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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, ...
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BONUS EPISODE | Pastor Carl Ruby responds: Haitian Immigrants in Springfield, OH
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In this special bonus episode, Pastor Carl Ruby responds to the hatred and racism in Springfield, OH spurred by political current events. "Carl is very involved in the community as a spokesperson on a variety of issues of social justice, and is particulary passionate about welcoming immigrants to our community. Prior to becoming pastor [at Central …
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Originally streamed live on Aug 15, 2024 - Join a group of conscientious objectors including former fighters from Palestine and Israel, plus active duty U.S. G.I.s as they urge U.S. soldiers, sailors and airmen, to tell Congress to stop funding Israel’s genocide in Gaza, calling for nothing short of an immediate ceasefire. Watch on YouTube - https:…
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Hopeful Activist: Discovering the vital change you were made to bring | Rich Gower + Rachel Walker
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" 'An invaluable guide. . . I wish I had been able to read this book twenty years ago!' Ruth Valerio All around us there are signs of a broken world, situations that are just not right. Where do we begin? Sometimes we simply don't know what to do. Or maybe you are busy 'doing' and it's tough, even bringing you close to burn out. Whether you are new…
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The Gospel of Kevin² | "Today! - The Best Day of My Life" by Tennessee death row inmate Kevin Burns and friend Rev. Dr. Kevin Riggs
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Purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Today-Best-Day-My-Life/dp/B0DBJNP92T Rev. Kevin Burns (KB) Growing up in a large family meant there was always something to do and always someone to play with. But sometimes I wanted to be left alone. During those times, I went to my bedroom and lay on the bed and thought about life. I thought about de…
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The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go from Here | Author, Kaitlyn Schiess
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Purchase here: https://kaitlynschiess.com/theballotandthebible "How do Bible passages written thousands of years ago apply to politics today? What can we learn from America's history of using the Bible in politics? How can we converse with people whose views differ from our own? In The Ballot and the Bible, Kaitlyn Schiess explores these questions …
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Churches of Welcome at World Relief | Daniel Yang
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Daniel Yang is the National Director of Churches of Welcome at World Relief. Previously he served as the director of the Church Multiplication Institute at the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center, a think tank for evangelism and church planting. He has pastored and helped plant churches in Detroit, Dallas-Fort Worth, Toronto, and Chicago. He earned…
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Living Undivided: Loving Courageously for Racial Healing and Justice | authors Chuck Mingo & Troy Jackson
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June's RLC Book Club with Chuck Mingo and Troy Jackson to learn about their book, "Living Undivided: Loving Courageously for Racial Healing and Justice." About the Book: As the church and as a country, we've often neglected and avoided addressing the impact and ongoing reality of racism. We've been more focused on order than justice, more concerned…
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Apartheid-Free Communities | Allison Tanner
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The Rev. Dr. Allison J. Tanner is a pastor, educator and organizer working for justice and healing in her community. She is the Stephen McNeil Fellow at AFSC, where she organizes the Apartheid-Free Communities platform. She is also the Pastor of Public Witness at Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church in Oakland, California. [https://afsc.org/profile/alli…
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Skye Jethani | Former Christianity Today exec and Co-host of the Holy Post Podcast
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"An award-winning author, speaker, and co-host of the Holy Post Podcast, Skye has written more than a dozen books and served as an editor and executive at Christianity Today for more than a decade. Raised in a religiously and ethnically diverse family, his curiosity about faith led him to study comparative religion before entering seminary and past…
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“Practices for Embodied Living: Experiencing the Wisdom of Your Body" | author Dr. Hilary L. McBride with host Divya David | Book Club
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Dr. Hillary L. McBride joins us in conversation with Divya Rosaline David to discuss her latest book, “Practices for Embodied Living: Experiencing the Wisdom of Your Body.” Practices for Embodied Living offers an experiential guide-centered on prompts, activities, and opportunities for reflection-to support readers who want to practice embodiment. …
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Morning Prayer w/RAW Tools | Turning weapons into tools of nonviolence and love
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Recording from June 2024 Morning Prayer. June's Monthly Morning Prayer with Mike Martin and our friends at RAWtools. We'll be praying and reflecting upon the urgent need for peace, and to turn weapons of all kinds into tools of nonviolence and love. Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out what RLC is up to, pl…
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What to the Slave is the 4th of July? | Reading of Frederick Douglass’ 1852 speech
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Frederick Douglass’ 1852 speech “WHAT TO THE SLAVE IS THE FOURTH OF JULY” Originally recorded and published on the RLC Blog on July 3, 2021. One-hundred and seventy-two years ago tomorrow, abolitionist, writer, and statesman Frederick Douglass gave a speech to the 600 members of the Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society entitled “What to the Slave …
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Dr. Mimi Haddad | Tell Her Story: Women in Scripture and History
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Register here: https://www.cbeinternational.org/event/mimi-haddad-will-lead-a-workshop-at-cbes-denver-conference-tell-her-story-women-in-scripture-and-history/ "Dr. Mimi Haddad serves as president and CEO of CBE International. She has taught as an adjunct associate professor of historical theology at Fuller Theological Seminary, Olivet University a…
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April Ajoy | Star-Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding A True Faith
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Pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Spangled-Jesus-Leaving-Christian-Nationalism/dp/1546006680 "April Ajoy is a content creator and podcast host who uses humor to shine light on harmful, toxic, and sometimes just weird traits of American Evangelicalism. After growing up an evangelist’s kid entrenched in Christian Nationalism and later working in…
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Learning More about Divya David | RLC staff and contributor
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You may have seen her hosting some of your favorite RLC Book Clubs and now she's here to share more about her story. One of RLC's very own, we are so excited for you to learn more about the very gifted Divya David! Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us www.redletterchristia…
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Jonathan Brenneman, Mennonite Action and the Art of Organizing
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Jonathan Brenneman, a Palestinian Mennonite and one of the authors of Mennonite Church USA’s “Seeking Peace in Israel and Palestine: A Resolution for Mennonite Church USA,” discusses organizing for peace and activism at the Capitol. Learn more: https://www.mennoniteaction.org/ Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To che…
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Our Trespasses: White Churches and the Taking of American Neighborhoods | Guest: author, Greg Jarrell
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"Greg is the author of two books. His book Our Trespasses: White Churches and the Taking of American Neighborhoods (Fortress Press), has won wide acclaim for its lucid storytelling and new research. He has written widely, including for Sojourners, The Bitter Southerner, and The Charlotte Observer. Greg is a regular contributor at Baptist News Globa…
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Carlos A. Rodriguez of The Happy Givers, Simply Sonship | May Monthly Prayer
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May's Monthly Morning Prayer recorded May 1) with our featured guest and dear friend, Carlos A. Rodriguez. Carlos is a passionate speaker who leads the Happy Non-Profit and The Happy Givers. He is the author of Simply Sonship, Drop The Stones, and the upcoming Flip The Tables. His main passions are leading The Happy NPO and spending time with his w…
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Bruce Reyes-Chow, author of "Everything Good about God is True: Choosing Faith"
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"A 3rd Generation Chinese/Filipino, armchair sociologist, and technology enthusiast Bruce speaks and teaches on faith, race, parenting, and technology in a variety contexts from seminaries to conferences to congregations to pre-schools. While he speaks to both religious and secular audiences, he is committed to living and expressing a Christian fai…
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Jenny Dyer Advocates for A Sustainable World in 2030 for Ourselves + Our Neighbors
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"Jenny Dyer is the Founder of The 2030 Collaborative. As such, she directs the Faith-Based Coalition for Global Nutrition with support from the Eleanor Crook Foundation. She also directs the Faith-Based Coalition for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria in partnership with Friends of the Global Fight." [https://www.2030collabora…
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"What was God doing?" | Reverend Dr. Sarah Baldwin Discusses The Asbury Revival
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Reverend Dr. Sarah Thomas Baldwin serves as the Vice President of Student Life at Asbury University in central Kentucky. Sarah shares her experiences behind the scenes of the Asbury Revival that broke out at in February 2023 and the lessons that God taught her through that experience. Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate…
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Katherine Stewart, author of "The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism"
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"Katherine Stewart has been covering religious nationalism and the assault on American democracy for over 15 years. Her latest book, The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism, was awarded first place for Excellence in Nonfiction Books by the Religion News Association as well as a Morris D. Forkosch award. Her previou…
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The Self-Immolation of Aaron Bushnell | Diana Oestreich Discusses Conscientious Christians in the Military
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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/…
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Lisa Sharon Harper from Freedom Road Discusses The Hundred Years' War on Palestine with Rashid Khalidi
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This special episode comes to you in partnership with Freedom Road. [https://freedomroad.us/] As ethnic cleansing and plausible genocide grip Gaza, we ask, “What’s going on? And how did we get here?” Our guest for this episode is Dr. Rashid Khalidi. He is a Palestinian-American historian of the Middle East and the Edward Said Professor of Modern Ar…
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Lisa Sharon Harper on Deconstruction, Hierarchies of Human Belonging, and the Desecration of God's Image
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Lisa Sharon Harper, author of Fortune and host of The Freedom Road Podcast, joins Shane Claiborne to discuss deconstruction and the desecration of God's image. To help sustain our work, you can donate here To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us www.redletterchristians.org Follow us on Twitter: @RedLetterXians Instagram: @RedLetterXians Fol…
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