Shane Claiborne is such a beautiful human being and it was a privilege to speak to him.  As you will hear in the conversation he has his finger in many interlinking pies.  Shane is just so humble and relatable - just an ordinary guy - yet he has learned that his life can make a difference and has given himself to that.   Some of you will have listened to episode 17 with Caz Tod-Pearson from the Simple way. Shane is one of the founders of the Simple Way and is still part of that community in Philadelphia.  We don't go into this so much because there is so much else to talk about but if you want to hear more about that go back and listen to that chat with Caz.   We cover his time with Mother Teresa, his activism and civil disobedience, his pacifism, including his time in Iraq during the war, and his fight against gun violence and the electric chair.   It's action packed and sure to leave you inspired Find Shane at shaneclaiborne.com or at: Facebook: facebook.com/ShaneClaiborne  Instagram: @shane.claiborne  Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne  And check out redletterchristians.org for articles, resources, links and more.  Shane's books include Jesus for President; Red Letter Revolution; Common Prayer; Follow Me to Freedom; Jesus, Bombs and Ice Cream; Becoming the Answer to Our Prayers; Executing Grace; Beating Guns; and his classic The Irresistible Revolution.  ___ Connect with me at downtoearthconversations.com or at: Facebook: facebook.com/downtoearth.conversations  Instagram: @downtoearth.conversations Email: downtoearth.conversations@gmail.com   Music by Strahan: Spotify: Strahan Facebook: facebook.com/StrahanMusic  or  facebook.com/commonerscommunion Instagram: @strahanmusic  or  @commoners_communion