Red Letter Christians Podcast

Shane Reflects on January 6th

On the anniversary of the attack on the Capitol (Jan. 6, 2021), Shane reflects on the danger of Christian nationalism and the heresy of "America First." 
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Laundry Room Joy and Hope with special guest, Katie Jo Brotherton

Special guest, circus-performer, comedian, and nature lover... and Shane's wife -- the legendary Katie Jo Brotherton.  Recorded on the floor of the laundry room while the baby is sleeping. 
Interwoven with humor and deep reflections, the couple also shares about their Advent devotional inspired by Palestinian Christians and their hope in a world filled with struggle. Whether you’re here for the lighthearted tangents or the profound moments of faith and hope, this episode is a delightful journey you won’t want to miss.
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Rediscovering the Reason for the Season | A Special Christmas Episode with Shane Claiborne

Join Shane Claiborne for this special Christmas edition of the podcast, where we dive deep into the true meaning of the season. Amid the hustle and bustle of shopping, decorating, and gift-giving, Shane challenges us to step back and reflect on the radical love and solidarity of Jesus—born as a homeless baby into a world of violence and suffering.
Check out: AdventConspiracy.org 
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Christ in the Rubble: A Liturgy of Lament (2023 Christmas Message by Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac)

From December 23, 2023: "This Advent, while global Christians prepare to commemorate the arrival of the Prince of Peace, our Palestinian kin in Gaza suffer unthinkable violence. Their cries for deliverance, echoing those of two millennia ago, seem to be falling unheard in the United States. To see their pain and hear their cries, US Christians must move beyond information to transformation...from webinar to worship. Listen in on the live-streamed worship gathering guided by Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac and his team at Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem on 23 December 2023. Central to this liturgy of lament is the prophetic message that if Jesus was born today, he would be born "under the rubble." [Co-organized by Global Immersion, Christ at the Checkpoint Conference, Bethlehem Bible College, Churches for Middle East Peace and Evangelicals for Justice; supported and sponsored by kindred organizations]"

The Shape of My Eyes | author Dave Gibbons, Newsong Church

Dave Gibbons shares about his recently released book, “The Shape of my Eyes,” on why he wrote his story, on why all of our histories matter, and why they deserve to be told.
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Buying Guns on the Blue Market | Shane Claiborne

"It’s easier to get a gun in America than it is to get rid of a gun.  
Even gun buybacks and incentivized gun surrender events can be problematic, because law enforcement agencies have a record of putting the guns right back on the market. Just as it is unthinkable for police to sell back heroin from a drug bust, we have to insist that law enforcement agencies stop selling weapons.  It is a violation of their pledge to serve and protect. We’ve all heard of the black market, but it has become clear that there is an entire underground “blue market” of cops selling guns. 
In a bombshell report, a recent study revealed that more than 52,000 guns used in crimes over a sixteen-year period can be tracked back to police.  At least 145 law enforcement agencies have sold firearms, which have later been used in thousands of shootings all over the country." - Shane Claiborne, Buying Guns on the Blue Market
READ MORE: https://redletterchristians.org/2024/07/19/buying-guns-on-the-blue-market/
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Standing Strong in Newham: Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz and Sally Mann Confront Extremism and Community Riots

Join us as we dive into the critical response led by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz and local activist Sally Mann in Newham, a diverse London borough facing challenges from recent riots and threats of white supremacist activity. Mayor Fiaz, a powerful advocate for equality and inclusivity, along with Sally Mann, a prominent community leader, work tirelessly to promote unity and security in Newham. This episode uncovers their strategic initiatives and collaborative approaches to maintain peace, empower marginalized voices, and resist hate-driven agendas.
Explore the powerful resilience of Newham’s leaders as they implement anti-racism measures and amplify community-led responses to uphold justice and safety. Learn more about Mayor Fiaz's work on the [official Newham website](https://www.newham.gov.uk/), and follow local initiatives through resources like [Newham London’s Community Safety](https://www.newham.gov.uk/community-safety) and updates on [Newham’s anti-racism efforts](https://www.newham.gov.uk/community-parks-leisure/anti-racism/).
 
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Tony Campolo: A Legacy of Red Letter Faith and Radical Love

https://redletterchristians.org/2024/11/20/tony-campolo-sociologist-and-famed-red-letter-christian-has-died/
We are deeply saddened to share that co-founder of Red Letter Christians, Tony Campolo, has passed away on November 19, 2024. Tony was a highly impactful spiritual figure and Shane reflects on his connection to Tony and the work they've done. God bless.
 
 
Tony's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Letter-Christians-Citizens-Politics/dp/0830745297
 
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Circle of Hope: A Reckoning of Love, Power and Justice in an American Church | Pulitzer Prize Winner, Eliza Griswold

We are excited to have October's featured guest Eliza Griswold talking about her latest book, "Circle of Hope: A Reckoning of Love, Power and Justice in an American Church" with Shane Claiborne and Katie Jo Brotherton. About the Book: "Circle of Hope" is an intimate portrait of a church, its radical mission, and its riveting crisis. “The revolution I wanted to be part of was in the church.” Americans have been leaving their churches. Some drift away. Some stay home. And some have been searching for—and finding—more authentic ways to find and follow Jesus. This is the story of one such “radical outpost of Jesus followers” dedicated to service, the Sermon on the Mount, and working toward justice for all in this life, not just salvation for some in the next. Part of a little-known yet influential movement at the edge of American evangelicalism, Philadelphia’s Circle of Hope grew for forty years, planted four congregations, and then found itself in crisis. The story that follows is an American allegory full of questions with urgent relevance for so many of us, not just the faithful: How do we commit to one another and our better selves in a fracturing world? Where does power live? Can it be shared? How do we make “the least of these” welcome? Building on years of deep reporting, the Pulitzer Prize winner Eliza Griswold has crafted an intimate, immersive, tenderhearted portrait of a community, as well as a riveting chronicle of its transformation, bearing witness to the ways a deeply committed membership and their team of devoted pastors are striving toward change that might help their church survive. Through generational rifts, an increasingly politicized religious landscape, a pandemic that prevented gathering to worship, and a rise in foundation-shaking activism, Circle of Hope tells a propulsive, layered story of what we do to stay true to our beliefs. It is a soaring, searing examination of what it means for us to love, to grow, and to disagree. About the Author: Eliza Griswold is the author of six books of poetry and nonfiction, all published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Her book Amity and Prosperity: One Family and the Fracturing of America was awarded the 2019 Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction. She writes for The New Yorker, is the Ferris Professor and Director of the Program in Journalism at Princeton University, and lives in New Jersey with her husband and son.
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Shane Claiborne Reflects on the Election: Love, Politics, and Faith [BONUS EPISODE]

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