
Faith and Capital
Faith and Capital is a show inviting Christians to participate in the struggle for global emancipation from capitalism, colonialism, and imperialism.
Latest episodes

Jan 11, 2023 • 1h 15min
Worldview, Freedom and the Purpose of Work w/ Jacob Alan Cook
Jacob Alan Cook, author of Worldview Theory, Whiteness and the Future of Evangelical Faith, joins me for the final Faith and Capital interview! We discuss worldviewing, ideology, the limits of our knowledge and freedom.Are you an organizer, activist or student of Marxism? Tune into the Mass Struggle podcast.Amplify this content with an iTunes or Spotify rating or review and subscribe to our channel on Youtube!Follow Faith and Capital on instagram, twitter, facebook and subscribe to our channel on Youtube.Support: patreon.com/faithandcapitalMake a one time contribution with PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/faithandcapitalEmail: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by D.C.R. Pollock and Ed RussekSupport the show

Nov 27, 2022 • 1h 12min
Defend Ka Louie! A Conversation w/ Ka Luis Jalandoni and Coni Ledesma
Ka Luis Jalandoni and Coni Ledesma discuss defending Ka Louie against terrorism accusations and the struggles against capitalism, feudalism, and US imperialism in the Philippines. They also talk about the sugar workers' struggle, the formation of Christians for National Liberation, advocating for women's rights, the objectives of NDF and GRP in peace talks, supporting the revolutionary fight in the Philippines, and the campaign to defend Ka Louie.

Nov 21, 2022 • 35min
Christ the King Sunday
Exploring the significance of Christ the King Sunday and its reminder to Christians about their allegiance to the spiritual ruler represented by the Catholic church. An analysis of the relationship between the Catholic Church and fascism, highlighting the efforts of the Italian Communist Party. Contrasting syndicalism and Marxism for socialism. The influence of syndicalism on Mussolini's fascist takeover and the regret felt by Pope Pius. The relationship between Pope Pius XI and Hitler, discussing Hitler's criticism of the church and the implementation of anti-Semitic laws.

Nov 7, 2022 • 1h 10min
Unsettling Mormonism w/ Nic
Nic, founder of the @Unsettling_Mormonism project, joins us to discuss how Mormonism views the land now called the "United States," Indigenous resistance to settler colonialism, links between Mormonism and US imperialism, blending science and religion in Mormonism, the impact of settler colonialism and imperialism on Indigenous nations, the relationship between imperialism and capitalism, and transitioning out of fundamentalism.

Oct 31, 2022 • 1h 12min
Missionary Deaths and Martyr Complex w/ Brandon Bayne
Brandon Bayne, author of Missions Begin with Blood: Suffering and Salvation in the Borderlands of New Spain, joins me to discuss the ways in which early Jesuit martyrdom was used to rally support for Spanish colonialism all the way to the present day and the American Martyr Complex.Are you an organizer, activist or student of Marxism? Tune into the Mass Struggle podcast.Amplify this content with an iTunes or Spotify rating or review and subscribe to our channel on Youtube!Follow Faith and Capital on instagram, twitter, facebook and subscribe to our channel on Youtube.Support: patreon.com/faithandcapitalMake a one time contribution with PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/faithandcapitalEmail: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by D.C.R. Pollock and Ed RussekSupport the show

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Oct 5, 2022 • 1h 14min
Indecent Theology: Marcella Althaus-Reid w/ Brooke Matejka
Brooke Matejka joins us to discuss the work of theologian Marcella Althaus-Reid, including her call for a materialist theology, critiques of Liberation Theology and liberal feminist theology, and the concept of indecent theology. They explore the intersection of theology, sexuality, and politics, as well as the importance of theology in addressing the material struggles of oppressed people. The chapter also touches on the real and pornographic in theology, the concept of indecent theology, and the importance of embracing failure and honesty in relationships and theology.

Sep 15, 2022 • 1h 21min
The Deacons for Defense and Justice and the Pendleton 2 w/ Too Black
We do a little US history today with Too Black, writer, organizer and co-host of the Black Myths Pod. We discuss the history of the Deacons for Defense and Justice, then Too Black tells us about the current organizing effort concerning the Pendleton 2 who participated in the Indiana Prisoner Rebellion of 1985.SEND 2 LETTERS TO FREE THE PENDLETON 2!Here's the book we discussed on the Deacons for Defense and Justice.Check out Too Black's other articles From Black Wall Street to Black Capitalism and Laundering Black Rage.Are you an organizer, activist or student of Marxism? Tune into the Mass Struggle podcast.Amplify this content with an iTunes or Spotify rating or review and subscribe to our channel on Youtube!Follow Faith and Capital on instagram, twitter, facebook and subscribe to our channel on Youtube.Support the show: patreon.com/faithandcapitalMake a one time contribution with PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/faithandcapitalEmail: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by D.C.R. Pollock and Ed RussekSupport the show

Aug 29, 2022 • 1h 7min
Black Socialist Preacher: George Woodbey w/ Charles Holm
Charles Holm joins us to discuss the work, life and politics of George Woodbey! Our wide-ranging discussion includes Woodbey's journey from populist to socialist ideology, his organizing churches and workers, his understanding of the relation between black/Afrikan freedom and communist struggle for socialism, chattel and wage slavery, anti-blackness and anti-communism, internationalism and anti-imperialism, and much, much more!Find a collection of Woodbey’s writings here: Black Socialist PreacherTo catch up with Holm, find his work at https://charlesholm.academia.edu/, on twitter, or email him at crholm3@gmail.com. Interested in organizing, activism or learning more about revolutionary communism? Tune into the Mass Struggle podcast.Amplify this content with an iTunes or Spotify rating or review and subscribe to our channel on Youtube!Follow Faith and Capital on instagram, twitter, facebook and subscribe to our channel on Youtube.Support the show: patreon.com/faithandcapitalMake a one time contribution with PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/faithandcapitalEmail: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by D.C.R. Pollock and Ed RussekSupport the show

Aug 17, 2022 • 1h 17min
Utopia, Ideology and Responsibility w/ The Left Page
Frank Lopez of the The Left Page podcast and I team up to discuss two short stories! The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas by Ursela Le Guin and The Ones Who Stay and Fight by N. K. Jemisin. We chat utopia, ideology, guilt, consciousness, political responsibility and more!Check out Frank's patreon here!Interested in organizing, activism or learning more about revolutionary communism? Tune into the Mass Struggle podcast.Amplify this content with an iTunes or Spotify rating or review and subscribe to our channel on Youtube!Follow Faith and Capital on instagram, twitter, facebook and subscribe to our channel on Youtube.Support the show: patreon.com/faithandcapitalMake a one time contribution with PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/faithandcapitalEmail: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by D.C.R. Pollock and Ed RussekSupport the show

Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 10min
Deconstruction or Decolonization? w/ Jo Luehmann
Jo Luehmann is a public theologian, writer and podcast host who speaks on the intersection of oppression and Christianity. Together we ask, "Deconstruction or decolonization?"Interested in organizing, activism or learning more about revolutionary communism? Tune into the Mass Struggle podcast.Amplify this content with an iTunes or Spotify rating or review and subscribe to our channel on Youtube!Follow Faith and Capital on instagram, twitter, facebook and subscribe to our channel on Youtube.Support the show: patreon.com/faithandcapitalMake a one time contribution with PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/faithandcapitalEmail: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by D.C.R. Pollock and Ed RussekSupport the show