Conversations with Campolo, is a new podcast featuring interviews with the next generation of faith- and thought-leaders reflecting on Tony’s witness and its relevance for the challenges facing the church and society today.

Today's Guest is Steve Chalke

Chalke is a prominent theologian, social activist and leading advocate of the role of Christian faith in public life and the delivery of public services including education, health care, youth services.

Chalke founded the Oasis Trust in 1985 with a vision to build inclusive local communities. Oasis is now one of the largest charities in the UK, as well as working in a host of other countries. It provides housing, education, healthcare, various other community-building initiatives including a therapeutic alternative to a youth prison for violent young people.

Steve is also an author, speaker, former UN Special Advisor on Human Trafficking and a Baptist minister. He holds an MBE and various honorary fellowships,

Books featured in this episode:

A Manifesto For Hope: Ten principles for transforming the lives of children and young :www.abebooks.com/Manifesto-Hope-Ten-principles-transforming-lives/32233398351/bd

The Lost Message of Paul: Why has the Church misunderstood the Apostle Paul? https://www.abebooks.com/9780281079407/Lost-Message-Paul-Church-misunderstood-0281079404/plp

This week's sermon excerpt from "The Church God's Instrument for Changing the World by the Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo.

Hosts: Jy'Aire Smith-Pennick and Mary Kulp

Interviewer: Robert Gauthier

Producer: John Doyle and Robert Gauthier

Editor: John Doyle

Board Op: Jason Karch

Crew: Alayna Casey and Za'niyah Wesley

The Campolo Center for Ministry prepares students in the Campolo Fellows Program for servant-leadership in the Church, Christian ministries, and the public sphere – for the glory of God and in honor of Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo, distinguished Eastern University Professor Emeritus of Sociology.