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The Jim Wallis Podcast

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The Jim Wallis Podcast explains how our faith should inform our politics, and not the other way around. Each episode, Wallis, a prominent Christian ethicist and social justice advocate, host conversations about faith and justice with activists, authors, scholars, spiritual leaders and prominent politicians.

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Advent, Patient Impatience, and Courageous Hope: Jim...

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2025/12/04

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry joins Jim Wallis for a powerful Advent conversation on “patient impatience” — acting boldly for justice without believing we are in charge of history. They explore how Advent fuels long‑distance courage in the Trump era–from the parable of the persistent widow and slave‑preacher wisdom–to today’s struggles for democracy, racial justice, and a deeper revolutionary spirituality rooted in love. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:45:04

Catholic Voices on Immigration: Archbishop Wenski’s...

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2025/11/20

In this compelling Jim Wallis Podcast episode, Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami brings clarity, compassion, and challenge to the national conversation on immigration. Drawing from decades of pastoral experience among immigrant communities, Wenski discusses the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ urgent new message, underscores the core gospel call to defend the vulnerable, and urges action for justice and dignity. Listeners will hear firsthand stories, real policy solutions, and a passionate call

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00:50:00

Faith, Justice & the Culture War: Jim Wallis...

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2025/11/13

Faith leaders Jim Wallis and Justin Giboney take on America’s toxic polarization—exploring compassion, conviction, and moral imagination in public life. Giboney, attorney, minister, and co-founder of the AND Campaign, shares insights from his new book, “Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around,” drawing wisdom from the Black church tradition and challenging listeners to rethink political binaries, face hard truths, and ground activism in faith-driven integrity. Discover practical disciplines, honest

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00:31:42

Restoring SNAP: Claire Borzner on Food Urgency,...

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2025/11/06

Host Jim Wallis sits down with Claire Borzner, Director of Federal Government Relations for Share Our Strength, to discuss the latest developments on the (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Borzner reveals how benefit cuts and funding delays threaten 42 million Americans with crippling hunger—especially children, seniors, and working families. Hear first-hand stories of hardship and resilience, learn why SNAP must be fully restored now, and find out how you can make a

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00:35:08

Faith, SNAP, and Shutdowns: Amelia Kegan on Standing...

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2025/10/30

Jim Wallis talks with Amelia Kegan, Associate General Secretary for Policy and Advocacy at the Friends Committee on National Legislation, about the looming SNAP cuts during the government shutdown. They discuss the real-life impact on millions of families, the faith community’s powerful advocacy, and how “faith cover” can help Congress do the right thing. From personal stories to policy insights, this episode challenges listeners to take action and gives hope for a more just path forward—because

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00:45:54

When Faith Meets Power: Brian Kaylor on the Gospel...

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2025/10/23

In this compelling conversation, Jim Wallis speaks with Brian Kaylor, president and editor-in-chief of Word & Way and host of Dangerous Dogma, about his new book The Bible According to Christian Nationalists. Kaylor exposes how Scripture is being distorted to serve political ends—and calls the Church to reclaim biblical truth and moral courage in an age of rising authoritarianism. Together, they explore how to resist “worship-washing,” rebuild faith literacy, and keep Jesus—not partisanship—at

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00:48:58

The Cross and the Olive Tree: Palestinian Theology,...

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2025/10/16

In this deeply moving episode of The Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim speaks with Palestinian theologian Samuel Munayer, co-editor of The Cross and the Olive Tree. Munayer offers a rare and urgent conversation about faith, justice, and reconciliation amid genocide and occupation. Drawing on the living imagery of the olive tree—its rootedness, fruit, and resilience—Munayer explores how Palestinian Christians are reimagining theology as a force for healing, not just advocacy. From the silence of Holy

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00:49:22

Facing America’s Divided Soul: Jim Wallis with Dr....

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2025/10/09

Jim Wallis welcomes Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr.—author, moral thinker, and Princeton professor—for a timely, unfiltered conversation on the centrality of race in America’s current political and spiritual crisis. They dig beneath the headlines, exploring the “lie at the heart of America’s self-understanding,” the urgent need for multiracial democracy, and what spiritual renewal demands of us all. Eddie Glaude calls for truth-telling, moral courage, and a shared commitment to justice as the nation

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00:44:05

Faithful Peacemaking in Turbulent Times: Jim Wallis...

The Jim Wallis Podcast ·

2025/10/02

In this episode of The Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim Wallis sits down with Jennifer Walker Thomas, co-Executive Director of Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG) and co-host of the Proclaim Peace podcast, to explore how faith communities can actively resist political violence and promote ethical leadership amid division. Following a tragic mass shooting at a Michigan Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Jennifer shares powerful stories of empathy, outreach, and nonpartisan moral advocacy

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00:45:42

The Soul Work of Justice: Wes Granberg-Michaelson on...

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2025/09/25

Join Jim Wallis for an inspiring conversation with renowned contemplative activist Wes Granberg-Michaelson, author of The Soul Work of Justice. Discover how inner spiritual practices fuel lasting commitment to justice—even amid political turmoil. Wes shares stories from his fifty years of journaling, spiritual discipline, and advocacy, offering wisdom for anyone wrestling with despair, burnout, or the urgent questions facing faith-based movements in today’s America. Tune in for practical guidance to

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00:45:40

Faith in the Crosshairs: Rob Schenck on Evangelicals,...

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2025/08/21

In this special rebroadcast, Jim Wallis sits down with Rev. Rob Schenck, longtime evangelical leader and president of the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute, to examine the complex relationship between white evangelicals, the Trump administration, and the rise of Christian nationalism. Schenck reflects on his personal journey, the moral crossroads facing the evangelical community, and how faith is being weaponized in politics today. With contemporary policies—from threats to democracy and voting rights

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00:54:52

Echoes of Resistance: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the Black...

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2025/08/14

In this episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim Wallis sits down with Dr. Reggie Williams, Bonhoeffer scholar and Associate Professor of Theology at St. Louis University, for a fearless exploration of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s radical life during the rise of Nazism in Germany. Williams draws a bold, unflinching line from Bonhoeffer’s resistance against Hitler-era fascism to the present-day surge of Trumpism, MAGA extremism, and White Christian Nationalism plaguing American democracy. Together, they

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00:48:39

Walking with the Stranger: Bishop Daniel Gutierrez on...

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2025/08/07

Join Jim Wallis in a powerful conversation with Bishop Daniel Gutierrez of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. Drawing from his journey from hardship to spiritual leadership, Gutierrez shares poignant insights on immigration, inclusion, and the transformative call of the Gospel to welcome the stranger. Explore how faith shapes our response to today’s political and social challenges—and how churches can embody radical compassion in this critical election year.See Privacy Policy at

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00:31:28

Faith, Service, and Democracy: Jim Wallis & Paul...

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2025/08/01

In this powerful episode, Jim Wallis sits down with national veterans’ leader Paul Rieckhoff. Together, they dive into the intersection of faith, military service, and the urgent need for moral leadership in American democracy. From combat zones to Capitol Hill, Rieckhoff shares candid stories about what fuels real service, the dangers of political division, and how faith can inspire change. This conversation challenges listeners—regardless of background—to find hope, stand up for justice, and

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00:41:25

Ending Systemic Racism in the United States

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2025/07/24

In this special reprise of the Jim Wallis Podcast, we revisit a vital conversation with Heather McGhee, author of The Sum of Us. As we navigate the turbulence of the second Trump administration—marked by escalating racial divisions, attacks on truth, and deepening inequality—Heather’s insights are more urgent than ever.This episode cuts to the heart of systemic racism’s cost—not just to people of color, but to all of us. Heather reveals how racial animus drains our collective resources and weakens

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00:42:50

Faith, Fear, and Resistance: Rev. Carlos Malave on...

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2025/07/17

Join Jim Wallis in this compelling episode as he sits down with Reverend Carlos Malave, President of the Latino Christian National Network, to discuss the escalating impact of immigration enforcement, ICE militarization, and the courageous resistance rising from Latino communities and faith leaders. Drawing from powerful personal stories and urgent national developments, Rev. Malave exposes the deep fear gripping immigrant neighborhoods, the tangible effects on church life, and how Christians are

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00:49:23

Chasing Hope and Truth: Jim Wallis with Nicholas Kristof

The Jim Wallis Podcast ·

2025/07/10

Nicholas Kristof discusses the moral crisis facing America and the world caused by the devastating and deadly impacts of humanitarian aid cuts by the Trump Administration.

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00:27:22

Rediscovering Justice: Jim Wallis at Chautauqua –...

The Jim Wallis Podcast ·

2025/06/27

Jim Wallis brings the spirit of Chautauqua to The Jim Wallis Podcast, as he unpacks foundational biblical texts—like Matthew 25 and the Good Samaritan—to challenge us to love our neighbors, defend the vulnerable, and reclaim justice as central to faith.

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00:12:28

Faith in the Line of Fire: Jim Wallis on Political...

The Jim Wallis Podcast ·

2025/06/20

Rev. Jim Wallis confronts the alarming rise in political violence since 2016 and calls for courage, truth, and peacemaking in an age of fear and intimidation.

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00:45:56

Standing for a Moral Budget: Faith Leaders Demand...

The Jim Wallis Podcast ·

2025/06/12

Faith leaders from across America gather at the U.S. Capitol during Pentecost Week to protest the proposed federal budget.

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