Spiritual Grounding for May Day & Everyday
In this episode of Red Letter Christians for Common Prayer, host John welcomes pastor Zach Lambert to reflect on May Day, the historic struggle for workers’ rights, and the role of non‑violent resistance rooted in Christian faith. They discuss the current budget impasse in North Carolina, the broader movement of economic withdrawal, and read liturgies, Psalms, and Leviticus passages that frame the day’s prayer. Zach shares his journey from a Southern Baptist upbringing to a radical, scripture‑centered ministry in Austin, emphasizing how liberation theology and the tradition of reading the Bible for oneself shaped his pastoral vision.
The War Is Not Over
President Donald Trump announced on social media that the Strait of Hormuz was open, a claim immediately rejected by Iranian officials who continued to fire on vessels. At the same time, Trump escalated his rhetoric against Pope Leo, portraying himself...