The Soul of the Nation with Jim Wallis

Nov 08 2024 181 ep. 30 mins 356
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The Soul of the Nation with Jim Wallis is a podcast about 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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Grieve but Do Not Despair

Nov 08 2024 17 mins  
In the wake of the decisive victory of Donald Trump and his followers, Rev. Jim Wallis speaks with Executive Producer Paul Woodhull about what must take place before we consider what lays before us. Wallis counsels that it is appropriate and healing to feel grief and to lament where we find ourselves as a nation. But he warns against falling into despair. See Privacy Policy at ht

Elizabeth Neumann on Trump: The Guardrails are Completely Off

Oct 25 2024 61 mins  
Elizabeth Neumann, Former Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism at the Department of Homeland Security and the author of Kingdom of Rage talks with Jim Wallis about her time serving at the Trump White House. Neumann says, “This is what another four years would be. Nobody tells [Trump] no. And then you end up violating people's constitutional rights… His rhetoric was inspir

Daniel Gutierrez on Immigration: “Look at Them with the Eyes of Christ”

Oct 16 2024 48 mins  
Bishop Gutierrez reflects upon the teachings of Jesus when regarding migrants and refugees: “The only way to have union with Jesus is to have union with one another.”

David Gushee: Democracy is the Number One Issue on the Ballot

Oct 09 2024 45 mins  
Christian Ethhicist David Gushee explains how White Evangelicals have lost their way as religious reactionaries work to destabilize our democracy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Test of Faith: Defending Democracy

Oct 01 2024 61 mins  
Jim Wallis convenes a roundtable of thought and faith leaders to discuss our responsibilities for the upcoming 2024 Presidential election.

Jocelyn Benson: Be Heard and Be Counted

Sep 24 2024 29 mins  
Jocelyn Benson analyzes the unique challenges election officials across the country face in 2024.

Ian Bassin: Donald Trump’s Authoritarian Playbook

Sep 17 2024 49 mins  
Ian Bassin outlines how Donald Trump and his radical right-wing enablers plan to subvert the democratic institutions of our country in order to amass and maintain power.

Rep. Jim Clyburn: Project 2025 is Jim Crow 2.0

Sep 11 2024 33 mins  
Rep. Jim Clyburn outlines the Trumpian attempts to revive Jim Crow practices.

Meet The Exvangelicals: A Journey Through Faith and Politics

Apr 23 2024 42 mins  
Join host Jim Wallis in a live and enlightening conversation at Georgetown University with Sarah McCammon, esteemed Political Correspondent at NPR and author of the thought-provoking book, "The Exvangelicals." Delve into Sarah's personal narrative as she shares her upbringing within the evangelical church and the profound intersections of faith and politics. Together, they unravel

Unveiling 'The False White Gospel' with Jim Wallis

Mar 27 2024 46 mins  
Join us for a riveting episode of The Soul of the Nation, where the spotlight turns on our esteemed host, Jim Wallis, as he becomes the guest of the hour. In this compelling conversation, Jim Wallis, the renowned New York Times bestselling author, unveils the profound insights from his latest groundbreaking book, The False White Gospel. Hosted by Daniel Burke, the Director of Commu