The Jim Wallis Podcast

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Catholic Voices on Immigration: Archbishop Wenski’s Urgent Call to Action Nov 20, 2025

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In this compelling Jim Wallis Podcast episode, Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami brings clarity, compassion, and challenge to the national conversation on immigration. Drawing from decades of pastoral experience among immigrant communities, Wenski discusses the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ urgent new message, underscores the core gospel call to defend the vulnerable, and urges action for justice and dignity. Listeners will hear firsthand stories, real policy solutions, and a passionate call for faith-led advocacy to change the narrative — and the future — for migrants and refugees in America.

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Faith, Justice & the Culture War: Jim Wallis Interviews Justin Giboney Nov 13, 2025

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Faith leaders Jim Wallis and Justin Giboney take on America’s toxic polarization—exploring compassion, conviction, and moral imagination in public life. Giboney, attorney, minister, and co-founder of the AND Campaign, shares insights from his new book, “Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around,” drawing wisdom from the Black church tradition and challenging listeners to rethink political binaries, face hard truths, and ground activism in faith-driven integrity. Discover practical disciplines, honest self-examination, and a call for courageous witness in turbulent times.

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Restoring SNAP: Claire Borzner on Food Urgency, Impact, and Advocacy Nov 06, 2025

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Host Jim Wallis sits down with Claire Borzner, Director of Federal Government Relations for Share Our Strength, to discuss the latest developments on the (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Borzner reveals how benefit cuts and funding delays threaten 42 million Americans with crippling hunger—especially children, seniors, and working families. Hear first-hand stories of hardship and resilience, learn why SNAP must be fully restored now, and find out how you can make a difference.

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Faith, SNAP, and Shutdowns: Amelia Kegan on Standing Up for Hungry Families Oct 30, 2025

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Jim Wallis talks with Amelia Kegan, Associate General Secretary for Policy and Advocacy at the Friends Committee on National Legislation, about the looming SNAP cuts during the government shutdown.

They discuss the real-life impact on millions of families, the faith community’s powerful advocacy, and how “faith cover” can help Congress do the right thing. From personal stories to policy insights, this episode challenges listeners to take action and gives hope for a more just path forward—because feeding the hungry is a moral imperative, not a political option.

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When Faith Meets Power: Brian Kaylor on the Gospel vs. Christian Nationalism Oct 23, 2025

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In this compelling conversation, Jim Wallis speaks with Brian Kaylor, president and editor-in-chief of Word & Way and host of Dangerous Dogma, about his new book The Bible According to Christian Nationalists. Kaylor exposes how Scripture is being distorted to serve political ends—and calls the Church to reclaim biblical truth and moral courage in an age of rising authoritarianism. Together, they explore how to resist “worship-washing,” rebuild faith literacy, and keep Jesus—not partisanship—at the center of public life.

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The Cross and the Olive Tree: Palestinian Theology, Lament, and Living Hope Oct 16, 2025

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In this deeply moving episode of The Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim speaks with Palestinian theologian Samuel Munayer, co-editor of The Cross and the Olive Tree. Munayer offers a rare and urgent conversation about faith, justice, and reconciliation amid genocide and occupation.

Drawing on the living imagery of the olive tree—its rootedness, fruit, and resilience—Munayer explores how Palestinian Christians are reimagining theology as a force for healing, not just advocacy. From the silence of Holy Saturday to a “faith Nakba,” he and Wallis grapple with questions of lament, witnessing, and genuine hope when peace feels impossible.

This is theology grown from suffering soil, yet bearing the fruit of steadfast love and liberation.

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Facing America’s Divided Soul: Jim Wallis with Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. Oct 09, 2025

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Jim Wallis welcomes Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr.—author, moral thinker, and Princeton professor—for a timely, unfiltered conversation on the centrality of race in America’s current political and spiritual crisis. They dig beneath the headlines, exploring

the “lie at the heart of America’s self-understanding,”
the urgent need for multiracial democracy, and
what spiritual renewal demands of us all.

Eddie Glaude calls for truth-telling, moral courage, and a shared commitment to justice as the nation confronts crossroads that will define its future. Listen for honest answers, powerful challenges, and hope drawn from America’s deepest moral traditions.

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Faithful Peacemaking in Turbulent Times: Jim Wallis with Jennifer Walker Thomas Oct 02, 2025

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In this episode of The Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim Wallis sits down with Jennifer Walker Thomas, co-Executive Director of Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG) and co-host of the Proclaim Peace podcast, to explore how faith communities can actively resist political violence and promote ethical leadership amid division.

Following a tragic mass shooting at a Michigan Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Jennifer shares powerful stories of empathy, outreach, and nonpartisan moral advocacy among Mormon women and discusses the urgent need for faith-driven action that transcends party lines. Join Jim and Jennifer for an honest, hopeful conversation on peacemaking, spiritual resilience, and the essential role of faith in advancing justice and healing in today’s polarized America.

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The Soul Work of Justice: Wes Granberg-Michaelson on Faith, Activism, and Resilience Sep 25, 2025

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Join Jim Wallis for an inspiring conversation with renowned contemplative activist Wes Granberg-Michaelson, author of The Soul Work of Justice. Discover how inner spiritual practices fuel lasting commitment to justice—even amid political turmoil. Wes shares stories from his fifty years of journaling, spiritual discipline, and advocacy, offering wisdom for anyone wrestling with despair, burnout, or the urgent questions facing faith-based movements in today’s America. Tune in for practical guidance to root your activism in hope, resilience, and the soul’s deep work for justice.

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Faith in the Crosshairs: Rob Schenck on Evangelicals, Trump, and the Perils of Christian Nationalism Aug 21, 2025

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In this special rebroadcast, Jim Wallis sits down with Rev. Rob Schenck, longtime evangelical leader and president of the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute, to examine the complex relationship between white evangelicals, the Trump administration, and the rise of Christian nationalism. Schenck reflects on his personal journey, the moral crossroads facing the evangelical community, and how faith is being weaponized in politics today.

With contemporary policies—from threats to democracy and voting rights to the erosion of church-state separation—echoing the ethical concerns raised in this 2020 interview, Schenck’s warnings about Christian nationalism and the Faustian bargain for power are more urgent than ever. Listen as they explore a way forward rooted in repentance, true discipleship, and love for the “least of these.”

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