Red Letter Christians Podcast
Red Letter Christians
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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Jul 4, 2024 • 1h 16min
What to the Slave is the 4th of July? | Reading of Frederick Douglass’ 1852 speech
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 is the Fourth of July?” On July 3, 2021, Christian leaders from around the country gathered virtually with Red Letter Christians to read this powerful piece together.
Find an excerpt and link to the full transcript below, and watch the reading here
Jul 4, 2024 • 26min
Dr. Mimi Haddad | Tell Her Story: Women in Scripture and History
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 and has taught for institutes and organizations worldwide....
Mimi is an award-winning author and has written more than one hundred fifty academic, popular, and blog articles for Ashland Theological Journal; The Campbellsville Review, Catalyst, Christian Ethics Today, Christianity Today, Evangelical Fellowship of India and the Evangelical Fellowship of India Commission on Relief; Her.menuetics; Sojourners; and the William Carey Development Journal, and CBE’s journals, Mutuality and Priscilla Papers." [https://www.cbeinternational.org/person/mimi-haddad/]
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Intro song by Common Hymnal: https://commonhymnal.com/
Jun 27, 2024 • 38min
April Ajoy | Star-Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding A True Faith
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 conservative Christian media, she saw the harm caused firsthand. Still a Christian, she uses her platform to expose the dangers of Christian Nationalism while promoting a more inclusive faith."
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
Intro song by Common Hymnal: https://commonhymnal.com/
Jun 20, 2024 • 27min
Learning More about Divya David | RLC staff and contributor
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!
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Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne
Intro song by Common Hymnal: https://commonhymnal.com/
Jun 13, 2024 • 38min
Jonathan Brenneman, Mennonite Action and the Art of Organizing
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 check out what RLC is up to, please visit us www.redletterchristians.org
Follow us on Twitter: @RedLetterXians
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Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne
Intro song by Common Hymnal: https://commonhymnal.com/
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Jun 6, 2024 • 37min
Our Trespasses: White Churches and the Taking of American Neighborhoods | Guest: author, Greg Jarrell
Author Greg Jarrell discusses the impact of urban renewal on African American neighborhoods. He explores the legacy of key figures in Charlotte's history and addresses issues of racial discrimination and urban changes. The podcast delves into the significance of AME Zion churches in shaping black communities, the devastating effects of urban renewal, and the complexities of gentrification. Jarrell emphasizes the need for reparations, cultural memory preservation, and structural interventions to heal and restore affected neighborhoods.
May 30, 2024 • 46min
Carlos A. Rodriguez of The Happy Givers, Simply Sonship | May Monthly Prayer
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 wife, Catherine and their 3 adorable children. Oh yeah, he also wants everyone to know that he’s a Puerto Rican (living in Puerto Rico) and he can’t wait to host you there! Come on through to pray and reflect with Carlos A. Rodriguez in conversation with Shane Claiborne and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove.
May 23, 2024 • 39min
Bruce Reyes-Chow, author of "Everything Good about God is True: Choosing Faith"
"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 faith that is beautifully complex, unimaginably just, and excruciatingly gracious." [https://www.redletterchristians.org/]
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
Intro song by Common Hymnal: https://commonhymnal.com/
May 16, 2024 • 25min
Jenny Dyer Advocates for A Sustainable World in 2030 for Ourselves + Our Neighbors
"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.2030collaborative.com/staff]
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/
May 9, 2024 • 36min
"What was God doing?" | Reverend Dr. Sarah Baldwin Discusses The Asbury Revival
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/
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/


