About The Redemption Project Podcast

Real stories. Thoughtful questions. Conversations about the people and systems shaping public life.

Hosted by Brandon Burley, The Redemption Project brings together personal stories of redemption, clear explanations of public systems, civic conversations and people doing good work.

Choose a program

Redemption Stories · Seasons 1 and 2

Conversations about rebuilding, second chances and the work of change.

Browse Redemption Stories

Systems Explained · Season 3

Understand institutions, public processes and how they affect everyday life.

Browse Systems Explained

Civic Conversations · Season 4

Public questions explored through context, evidence and thoughtful conversation.

Browse Civic Conversations

Good News / Good Works · Season 5

Meet people and organizations putting care into action.

Browse Good News / Good Works

Watch or listen

Search all episodes · Watch on YouTube

Join the conversation

Guest booking · Suggest a story · Discuss podcast sponsorship

Meet the programs

Short introductions to Redemption Stories and Civic Conversations. Press play to watch.

Redemption Stories — recovery, faith and second chances.

Civic Conversations — public questions, context and thoughtful answers.

Understand systems. Meet people doing good.

Explore Systems Explained and Good News / Good Works. Press play for a short introduction.

Systems Explained — understand public institutions and processes before reacting.

Good News / Good Works — people putting care into action.