When Honesty Meets Action: Angela Shelton on Life and Justice

Welcome to Twice 5 Miles Radio. I’m your host, James Navé, and today, I’m joined by screenwriter, actress, and documentary filmmaker Angela Shelton for a wide-ranging conversation that’s as bold as she is. This is Angela’s second visit to the show, and if there’s one thing I admire about her, it’s her fearless honesty. She has no hesitation in saying what’s on her mind, whether it’s about the clutter on her kitchen counter or heavier topics like the politics of sex trafficking and the aftermath of last year’s floods in Western North Carolina. She believes developers are using the floods as an excuse for a massive land grab; it’s a point worth exploring. We also touch on faith and perspective. Angela says Jesus is her boyfriend—someone she can always count on. I see God more as “The Infinite,” something less human and more abstract. That’s where our conversation takes its twists and turns, from rituals and daily habits that keep us grounded to the unflinching realities of the world around us. Angela’s perspective on sex trafficking is incredibly personal—she believes it’s time for ordinary people to step in, become investigators, and take action. It’s a controversial notion that forces you to think and question where you stand. Our visit is more than an interview—it explores ideas and attitudes that challenge the status quo. Whether or not you agree with everything we discuss, Angelia brings a fire to the conversation that’s impossible to ignore.