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.
Episodes
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In this special episode, podcast manager Vanessa Gomez steps in front of the microphone to interview Father Bill W., a significant influence on her recovery journey. Father Bill W. delves into his journey, the impactful practice of Two-Way Prayer, and the origins of the Oxford Group which heavily influenced Alcoholics Anonymous and later became a peacemaking community. This episode aims to shed light on how these spiritual and practical tools can benefit anyone struggling with addiction or seeking a deeper connection with their higher power.
For more information on Two Way Prayer, visit: https://www.twowayprayer.org/
To follow along on Vanessa's sober and spiritual journey, visit: www.youtube.com/@vanessawhatever_
Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/
To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us www.redletterchristians.org
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Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Decolonizing Philanthropy: Activism Meets Faith with Amethyst Rodriguez
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Outro song is "Be Love" by Common Hymnal: https://commonhymnal.com/
Shane speaks with Amethyst Rodriguez about transforming philanthropy.
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
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Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne
Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
A Life Well-Lived | Tony Campolo: Celebration of Life
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Recorded on February 25th (what would have been Tony's 90th birthday), this special podcast episode is dedicated to the remarkable journey and enduring influence of Tony Campolo. From anecdotes to spiritual insights, join us in commemorating a life well-lived.
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
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Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne
Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
President Trump's address to the nation came on the eve of Ash Wednesday and Lent. In light of that, Shane reflects on the State of the Union in America and the state of the church. He invites us to think of this season as a time of repentance, reflection, and emptying ourselves to be filled with God.
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
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Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne
Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Welcoming the Stranger: Reflections on Radical Hospitality | Guest: Julio Hernandez
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Join us for a heartfelt conversation as Shane Claiborne and Julio Hernandez tackle immigration, radical hospitality, and the power of community action. Discover how faith and love can shape our response to pressing global issues.
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
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Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne
Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Navigating Politics + Faith: A Conversation with Doug Pagitt, Vote Common Good
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Struggling to understand the dynamics of faith, politics, and identity in today's world? Join Shane Claiborne with special guest Doug Pagitt, from Vote Common Good, as they delve deep into the complexities of the recent U.S. election, faith-driven political activism, and the need for open dialogue.
For more information on Doug, visit: https://dougpagitt.com/
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
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
The Path to Peace: Insights from Philip Farah
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Shane Claiborne introduces his guest, Philip Farah, from the Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace. They discuss issues related to the death penalty, gun violence, and the importance of building a better world. Farah shares his personal story of being a Palestinian Christian born in Jerusalem. They also explore the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the role of Christianity in advocating for peace and justice, and how Western Christian communities can better support Palestinian Christians. The conversation highlights the need for deeper theological reflection and active engagement in social justice.
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
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Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne
Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Special guests Rev. Ashley Guthas and Kirk Lyman-Barner join from Georgia, where they are part of a historic church and community, the home church of President Jimmy Carter, birthplace of Koinonia Farm and Habitat for Humanity. We discuss the complexities of pastoring a church in politically divided times.
Outro song by Common Hymnal: https://commonhymnal.com/
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
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Conflict and Compassion: Navigating Grace with Jay Bakker
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
A fresh conversation on grace, and disagreeing well with each other... with pastor and author Jay Bakker, son of televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker.
Visit https://revolutionchurch.com/ for more information
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
Intro song by Common Hymnal: https://commonhymnal.com/
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
A Collision of Two Christianities: The Inauguration on MLK Day
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Stay tuned until the end of the episode for special song by John Francis O'Mara called "Kill The Dreamer" www.johnfrancisomara.com_
Shane reflects on the historic collision of Trump's inauguration and Martin Luther King Day. The inauguration of Donald Trump's happens to Jan. 20, which is also the national holiday celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.
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
Intro song by Common Hymnal: https://commonhymnal.com/

The RLC Podcast is back!
Since the inception of Red Letter Christians, we’ve collaborated with some great partnerships to get our message out. For several years, we had a television show. For over a decade, we’ve had a weekly radio show, “Across the Pond,” airing on Premier Radio in the United Kingdom. In 2020, both the pandemic and Tony’s stroke made it difficult to record new content, but we’ve got good news…new episodes can now be found each week online or on the radio in the UK! These shows along with content from RLC events and friends can also be found on the RLC podcast through iTunes. You can also find the video recordings for all events on YouTube.