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
Friday Sep 20, 2019
September 15, 2019 - David Garlock Interview
Friday Sep 20, 2019
Friday Sep 20, 2019
Sometimes, it can seem as thought retribution is preferred to restoration for crimes committed. In this episode, Tony and Shane interview David Garlock, a previous convict, who now helps other past convicts enter back into society through restorative justice. Tune into hear the amazing work that God has done and continues to do in David's life through New Person Ministries, despite his past circumstances.
Friday Sep 20, 2019
September 8, 2019 - Matthew Laidlaw interview
Friday Sep 20, 2019
Friday Sep 20, 2019
Tony and Shane interview Matthew Laidlaw, the author of How we Read the Bible: 8 Ways to Engage the Bible With our Students and co-founder of the Open Circle Community. Tune in to hear Matthew Laidlaw discuss how we can dive into the Bible in order to find out what God really has to say to us.
Friday Sep 20, 2019
August 18, 2019 - What is Red Letter Christianity?
Friday Sep 20, 2019
Friday Sep 20, 2019
Tony and Shane provide an in depth description of Red Letter Christianity as a belief that not only has us looking forward to our future home, but a belief that challenges how we live in this world now. When you tune into this episode, you will be asked "What if Jesus meant what He said?"
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
September 1, 2019 - Shane Claiborne Reporting From Tennessee
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
In this episode, Tony interviews Shane who is currently on the front lines trying to stop executions of those on death row in Tennessee. Tune in to hear Shane's report of the moving testimony of the people on death row who are petitioning that the governor come and pray with them.
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
August 25, 2019 - What Does the Red Letter Lifestyle Look Like?
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Are our thoughts, actions, and lifestyles more influenced by our materialistic culture or by the transformative Spirit of God leading and guiding us? Tune in as Tony and Shane discuss how Jesus has come to set the poor and the rich free from the economic systems we live in today.
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
August 4, 2019 - Reflecting on the RLC UK Tour
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
In this episode, Tony and Shane share their experiences of the Red Letter Christian Tour in the United Kingdom. Tune in to hear what happened on this nine day journey as they got to witness the Kingdom of God unfold as people united to live out the red letters of the Bible.
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
August 11, 2019 - Dr. Lindy Backues interview
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
In this episode, Tony and Shane interview Dr. Lindy Backues, who currently co-pastors St. John's Baptist Church with Tony in South Philadelphia. Tune in to hear Dr. Backues' powerful testimony of Incarnational ministry that started in Indonesia and still continues today among the Indonesian immigrant community of South Philadelphia.
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
July 14, 2019 - Robert Whitfield interview
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
In this episode, Tony interviews Robert Whitfield, the author of Around the World - The Kindness Journey: Words and Thoughts of Hope, Encouragement and Kindness while Backpacking Around the World. Tune in to hear Robert Whitfield's powerful mission of spreading kindness to everyone he meets.
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
July 21, 2019 - Gun Violence
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
In this episode, Tony and Shane go in depth about the issue of gun violence that has ravaged the heart of our country. Tune in to hear them explain why it is time that we Christians should say, "In the name of Jesus, stop!" to this violence that plagues our people.
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
July 28, 2019 - Rex Harsin interview
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
Thursday Aug 29, 2019
What does the Bible have to say about the gun-violence rampaging our broken world today? Tony, Shane and Rex Harsin, of Rex Harsin films, explore this issue in his new documentary, Beating Guns, which they talk about in this episode. Tune in to hear Tony, Shane, and Rex discuss this country's love affair with guns.

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.