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**Red Letter Christians Podcast**

A Christian commentary on the way of Jesus in the world today with Red Letter Christian leaders Dr. Tony Campolo and Shane Claiborne. Red Letter Christians gets its name from the Bibles that highlight the words of Jesus in red and we are aspiring to live “as if Jesus meant the stuff he said.” Some episodes of this podcast have been adapted from the radio show “Across the Pond” which airs on Sunday afternoons in the UK on Premier Radio. Others are from events such as Faith Forums, Book Clubs, and Monthly Morning Prayer.

Latest Episodes:

From Patriarchy to Peace: Tiffany Bluhm's Vision for Change Feb 26, 2026

Show notes

This week we talk about matriarchy, equality, and communal flourishing with author and leader, Tiffany Bluhm.

Connect with Tiffany

• Made For PAX: Made For PAX

• Tiffany's personal site: tiffanybluhm.com

• Tiffany on Instagram: @tiffanybluhm

• Made For PAX on Instagram: @madeforpax

Connect with RLC

• Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/

• To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us www.redletterchristians.org

• Follow us on Twitter: @RedLetterXians

• Instagram: @RedLetterXians

• Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne

• Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne

The Two Prophets

The Two Prophets is fast-paced fiction that asks what it means to tell the truth in a world that punishes dissent. Part spiritual allegory, part political thriller, it reflects the tensions of our present moment while imagining what could come next. Find out why The Two Prophets is making waves today! - link to Amazon

The Two Prophets: An Interview with Jeff Fulmer Feb 19, 2026

Show notes

In this special episode, we discuss The Two Prophets with author Jeff Fulmer, learning how his evangelical upbringing in Nashville and his long “journey of faith” shaped his turn toward prophetic, dystopian political fiction.

Connect with Jeff

Jeff’s website
His latest book, The Two Prophets
Facebook
Instagram

Connect with RLC

Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/
To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us www.redletterchristians.org
Follow us on Twitter: @RedLetterXians
Instagram: @RedLetterXians
Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne
Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne

From Teargas To Truth with Ben Norquist Feb 12, 2026

Show notes

This week, we talk to Ben Norquist and discuss the ongoing global atrocities and Christian activism, focusing on ICE raids, Gaza, and the work of the Red Letter Christians movement. They explore the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice and emphasize the importance of learning from Palestinian theologians and engaging directly with those affected by state repression in the U.S. and Palestine.

Connect with Ben

Connect with RLC

Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/
To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us www.redletterchristians.org
Follow us on Twitter: @RedLetterXians
Instagram: @RedLetterXians
Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne
Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne

Peace, Love, and Ice Cream: A Stand Against Militarism Feb 05, 2026

Show notes

Shane talks with his friend, the ice-cream-man, Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream, about their common vision for a sweeter world -- a world with less violence and more ice cream.

Connect with Ben

@yobencohen

Connect with RLC

Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/
To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us www.redletterchristians.org
Follow us on Twitter: @RedLetterXians
Instagram: @RedLetterXians
Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne
Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne

Salt Melts ICE with Jonathan "Pastah J" Brooks Jan 29, 2026

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We talk with Jonathan "Pastah J” Brooks from Lawndale Community Church in Chicago. J shares the strategies and motivations behind the Faith Over Fear movement, which aims to support and protect vulnerable migrants in the city.

Connect with Pastah J

“Chicago Made Me” by Corey Mix featuring Pastah J, and Presyce, produced and arranged by Phil Gates at Highpower Studios

Connect with RLC

Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/
To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us www.redletterchristians.org
Follow us on Twitter: @RedLetterXians
Instagram: @RedLetterXians
Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne
Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne

Looking Back & Looking Forward: Shane Claiborne Jan 26, 2026

Show notes

Shane does a little looking back at 2025 and looking forward to 2026.

Connect with RLC

Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/
To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us www.redletterchristians.org
Follow us on Twitter: @RedLetterXians
Instagram: @RedLetterXians
Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne
Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne

Beauty and Resistance with Jonathan Walton Jan 22, 2026

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Shane talks with author, speaker, and activist Jonathan Walton about rest, resistance, and restoration. Jonathan's books include Twelve Lies that Hold America Captive and Beauty and Resistance.

Connect with Jonathan

Jonathan’s new book
His website
Substack: https://substack.com/@jonathanwalton
Instagram: @jonathanpwalton

Connect with RLC

Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/
To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us www.redletterchristians.org
Follow us on Twitter: @RedLetterXians
Instagram: @RedLetterXians
Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne
Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne

The Courage to Begin: Faith and Organizing in Times of Crisis Jan 15, 2026

Show notes

Shane talks with Julio Hernandez and Reverend Joel Simpson about their subversive friendship and the massive mobilizing work they have been doing around ICE raids in Charlotte, NC, and around the country.

Connect with our guests

Joel’s Substack - https://joelsimpson.substack.com/
Congregational Action Network: https://www.congregationactionnetwork.org/

Connect with RLC

Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/
To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us www.redletterchristians.org
Follow us on Twitter: @RedLetterXians
Instagram: @RedLetterXians
Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne
Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne

Springfield’s Fight Against Racism and Deportation Jan 13, 2026

Show notes

Shane talks with Pastor Carl Ruby and Viles Dorsainvil about the targeted attack on Springfield, Ohio's Haitian Community. Thousands of families face the possibility of deportation... but the community has come together in solidarity and compassion.

Connect

Pastor Ruby’s congregation: https://www.ccspringfield.org
The Haitian Support Center: https://haitiansupportcenter.org/

Connect with RLC

Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/
To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us www.redletterchristians.org
Follow us on Twitter: @RedLetterXians
Instagram: @RedLetterXians
Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne
Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne

Joy, Resistance, and the Power of Ubuntu with Naomi Tutu Jan 08, 2026

Show notes

Shane speaks with the legendary speaker, advocate, and educator Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu. They talk about joy and resistance, what it was like to live through Apartheid in South Africa, and how that informs what we should be doing right now.

Connect with Naomi