Red Letter Christians Podcast

A Sweeter, Safer World: Ben Cohen, Activism & Ice Cream

Shane talks with Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream about their recent arrests for protesting the proposed budget of Trump that cuts resources to the most vulnerable and increases military spending to over 1 Trillion dollars.  Shane and Ben have been friends for over 10 years now, and share a vision for a sweeter world, with less war and more ice cream.
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Andrew DeCort: Embracing The Beatitudes in a Violent World

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Steve Chalke Reflects on Restorative Justice & Tony Campolo

Shane talks with Steve Chalke about the legacy of Tony Campolo, as well as Steve's newest project to rethink criminal justice as restorative justice in a new youth facility in the UK.  
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The Gospel According to Donald Trump | Guest: Pastor Robb Ryerse

Shane talks with Pastor Robb Ryerse about his new project "The Gospel According to Donald Trump" which shows the contrast between the Gospel of Jesus and the policies and rhetoric of President Trump.
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Church of Courage: Confronting Immigration Challenges

BONUS EPISODE: Shane talks with Rev. Erich Kussman whose church has created a sanctuary space for vulnerable families and has been organizing to protect immigrant neighbors from deportation.  He was also present when the Mayor of Newark was arrested by federal agents. 
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A Decade After Emanuel: Rev. Sharon Risher's Path of Forgiveness

June 17 is the 10th anniversary of the mass shooting in Emanuel AME church which killed 9 people.  June is also Gun Violence Awareness Month.  Shane talks with Rev. Sharon Risher whose mother, Ethel Lance, was killed in Emanuel AME and who has become one of the most prominent leaders in the movement to end gun violence, and the death penalty, in the US.  
 
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Secrets of the Killing State | author, Corinna Lain

 
Shane talks with law professor and death penalty expert Corinna Lain about her new book Secrets of the Killing State which exposes the untold story of lethal injection in America.  It also helps us understand why states are now using the electric chair and firing squad for executions. 
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Immigration Crisis | In Search of Sanctuary with Rich Morales

Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a special song by Paul Demer, titled "Do Not Pray to Politicians (Psalm 146)" -
 In this episode, Shane Claiborne hosts Rich Morales, a seasoned attorney and faith-based organizer, to discuss the critical issue of immigration in the United States. They delve into the moral imperatives of welcoming immigrants, policies under the current administration, and the power of grassroots and legal organizing. Rich shares his personal journey and professional work, highlighting the role of faith communities in advocating for the most vulnerable. The conversation also covers practical steps for local action, resources for support, and the spiritual and moral dimensions of immigration reform.
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From the Myth of the Nation to the Reality of Faith: Greg Boyd Speaks

Shane talks with his friend Greg Boyd, author of The Myth of the Christian Nation. They talk about Jesus, and empires, and what it means to be people who would rather die than kill.
 
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Music: Psalters "Dumpster Divers"
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Special RLC Podcast: Arrest the Attention of the Nation… Moral Mondays in the Nation’s Capitol

Special episode w/Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
 
Read more here: https://redletterchristians.org/2025/04/29/we-must-arrest-the-attention-of-the-nation/