The Power of Honest Art: Steve Taylor on Music and Faith

This week, we talk with musician and filmmaker Steve Taylor. We explore the intersection of faith and art, examining how Christian music can both challenge and inspire. Steve talks about his influences, including punk rock and Rich Mullins, and touches on the importance of authenticity in the Christian community. Steve reflects on the power of art to speak truth and reflects on the challenges and rewards of maintaining integrity in the music industry. Connect with Steve • Steve's latest film project: SKETCH (2025) | Official Website | Now Streaming on Angel • Dead Sea Squirrels: Dead Sea Squirrels - Minno Kids Connect with RLC • 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

This week, we talk with author and bridge builder, Latasha Morrison, about her new book 'Brown Faces in White Spaces.' We discuss reconciling and healing within the church, and explore the spiritual crisis mirrored in the political arena. This heartfelt conversation seeks to propel the mission of justice, love, and truthful theology forward. Connect with Latasha Latasha's site:  Be The Bridge organization: https://bethebridge.com/ Instagram: @latashamorrison Latasha's monthly newsletter Connect with RLC 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    

Shane interviews Rev. Dr. Sally Mann, a pastor, professor, and co-director of Red Letter Christians UK, about her recent arrest (along with 500 other people) under the UK Anti-Terrorism Act for peacefully protesting the violence in Gaza. They discuss the moral implications of the protest, the importance of nonviolent action inspired by faith, and the broader context of the Palestinian crisis. The conversation also touches on the role of Palestinian Christians, the disproportionate consequences faced by protesters, and how genuine faith calls for action against injustice. Connect with Sally RLC UK: https://redletterchristians.org.uk/ Sally on Facebook: Sally Mann RLC UK on Facebook: RLCUK Recent Article on Sally's arrest: Independent Connect with RLC 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

Shane Claiborne interviews Daniel Bannoura, a Palestinian theologian, about his background, recent completion of his PhD, and his work on the Qur'an. They discuss misconceptions about Islam, interfaith relations, and the importance of loving one's neighbors. Bannoura also highlights the impact of the Gaza conflict on his personal life and calls for Western Christians to engage with issues around justice and theology, particularly concerning Palestine and Israel. The conversation also touches on the upcoming Church at the Crossroads conference, which aims to educate and mobilize Christians for peacemaking. Connect with Daniel Daniel's site and writing: https://danielbannoura.com/ Across The Divide podcast: https://www.peacecatalyst.org/across-the-divide-podcast A detailed list of resources to help understand and engage with the situation in Palestine and Israel: resources Instagram: @danielbannoura Connect with RLC 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

Want to be part of the movement? Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple and Spotify. It’s a small act with a big impact to spread the word about Jesus + justice — your support helps us spark dialogue and mobilize listeners for impact. ----more---- Shane talks with one of the world's great theologians and ethicists, Stanley Hauerwas, who Time magazine has called "America's theologian. Shane and Stanley talk about power, empire, and what it means to be the holy, countercultural, peculiar people of God. 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

Want to be part of the movement? Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple and Spotify. It’s a small act with a big impact to spread the word about Jesus + justice — your support helps us spark dialogue and mobilize listeners for impact. ----more---- SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE | Shane speaks with Ariel Gold about her recent trip to Israel, as she was stranded and had to seek safety in a bomb shelter.  She used her time in Israel to connect with young people who are refusing to serve in the Israel military, and are going to jail for refusing to kill.  Ariel is the Executive Director of Fellowship for Reconciliation.  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

Want to be part of the movement? Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple and Spotify. It’s a small act with a big impact to spread the word about Jesus + justice — your support helps us spark dialogue and mobilize listeners for impact. ----more---- Shane talks with Rev. Charles "Chaz" Howard. He is the chaplain at the University of Pennsylvania, where Elon Musk and Donald Trump when to college.  Chaz is the chaplain at UPenn and talks about his work pastoring young people in this turbulent times.  He has has a new book out "Uncovering Your Path."  (he and Shane have also been arrested together a time or two for the good trouble). 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

Want to be part of the movement? Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple and Spotify. It’s a small act with a big impact to spread the word about Jesus + justice — your support helps us spark dialogue and mobilize listeners for impact. ----more---- Shane talks with his friend Jim Murphy, bestselling author of the legendary book Inner Excellence that went viral when football players from the Philadelphia Eagles took it to the Superbowl as their "secret playbook." Jim is a former professional baseball player, and is now moving to Kensington to join Shane and The Simple Way in Philadelphia.  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

Want to be part of the movement? Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple and Spotify. It’s a small act with a big impact to spread the word about Jesus + justice — your support helps us spark dialogue and mobilize listeners for impact. ----more---- Shane talks with Judy Henderson who spent 35 years in jail for a crime she did not commit.  Her faith helped get her through -- they talk about her life and her new book "When the Light Finds Us" -- and of course about grace, healing, and the sweet Lord Jesus. 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

Want to be part of the movement? Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple and Spotify. It’s a small act with a big impact to spread the word about Jesus + justice — your support helps us spark dialogue and mobilize listeners for impact. ----more---- Shane talks with Pastor Carl Ruby about the urgent struggle to protect immigrant families against ICE raids and deportation.  Pastor Ruby is a pastor in Springfield, OH, where Haitian families have been under threat of deportation after VP Vance and President Trump claimed they ate people's pets, a false claim and racist trope that has led to real death threats in Springfield.  Hear how the church is rising up to protect the lives of vulnerable neighbors.  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