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Maoist philosopher Joshua Moufawad-Paul joins the pod to discuss revolutionary science and theology!Timeline of the conversation:06:15 - What are philosophy, science, and theology?23:00 - How is Marxism-Leninism-Maoism a science and why is it important?35:40 - Why aren't all failures the same and how does this understanding help us in our analysis and strategizing? 47:55 - What role might religion play in making revolution and what role should it not assume?1:01:00 - Why is waging political line struggle important for making revolution and how does political line struggle differ from debate between theologies?1:18:34 - What is utopian socialism and why might religious socialists tend toward revisionism?1:28:40 - What is cultural revolution and what role might members of religious communities and institutions play in the making of cultural revolution?   Check out this free pdf of The Communist Necessity here.Pick up Continuity and Rupture!Also linked are JMP's blog "M-L-M Mayhem" and twitter (@MLM_Mayhem).Support the show: patreon.com/faithandcapitalFaith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook.Contact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

Continuing our two-part series on the Philippines and Theology of Struggle, Dr. Victor Aguilan is back to help us understand what Theology of Struggle is, how ToS engages the question of violence and revolutionary praxis, and what Christians can be doing in the present moment. Part one of our conversation included an introductory history on colonialism, imperialism, and neocolonialism, revolution and resistance, and Christianity in the Philippines.Check out Dr. Aguilan's work:Theology of Struggle: a Postcolonial Critique of Philippine Christianity & SocietyEncountering Jesus in the Midst of Struggle: a Christology of StruggleSupport the show: patreon.com/faithandcapitalFaith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook.Contact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

This episode will be the first part of my two part conversation with Dr. Victor Aguilan, a Filipino Theologian of Struggle and professor at Silliman University. In part two we will discuss Theology of Struggle, but before we get there, would we really be good historical materialists if we failed to start from the history of colonialism, imperialism, and neocolonialism in the Philippines?Part one includes an introductory history on colonialism, imperialism, and neocolonialism, revolution and resistance, and Christianity in the Philippines.Check out Dr. Aguilan's work:Theology of Struggle: a Postcolonial Critique of Philippine Christianity & SocietyEncountering Jesus in the Midst of Struggle: a Christology of StruggleAlso check out the Magnificast's two episodes on Theology of Struggle and Solidarity with the Philippines w/ Ariel and Pastor Jeanelle AblolaSupport the show: patreon.com/faithandcapitalFaith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook.Contact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

Dr. Jennifer Graber joins the pod to discuss her book The Gods of Indian Country: Religion and the Struggle for the American West. We discuss a group of 19th century, self-described "Friends of the Indian," the lived experiences and historical resistance of the Kiowa Nation, the interrelatedness of US imperialism, settler colonialism, and Christianity, and the various ways that 19th century Christians thought of their genocidal work as benevolent and Providential.You can find her two books here: The Gods of Indian Country: Religion and the Struggle for the American West and The Furnace of Affliction: Prisons and Religion in Antebellum America Faith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook.Contact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

Were you looking for 5 reasons to go Christian Socialist? Well you've come to the right pod!Tripp Fuller, host of the Homebrewed Christianity podcast, and I collaborated for this episode on Christian Socialism. It's a fun one!Find all of Tripp's podcasts and books here: https://trippfuller.com/Tripp and Joerg Rieger are also planning a 6 Week Exploration of Economic Justice & Religion called "Capital Change: the End of Religion & Business as Usual." This would be a great way for folks to study and learn in community!Finally, consider helping us reach 50 patron supporters for our Two Year Anniversary! All it takes is $1/month. Fund the work at https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapitalFaith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook.Contact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

March 4th is our Two Year Anniversary! Woohoo!To celebrate, I spend some time reflecting on the successes, failures, and shortcomings of the pod thus far, my wrong thinking, and new goals! Let's practice self-criticism!Also, please consider helping us reach 50 patron supporters for our Two Year Anniversary! All it takes is $1/month. Fund the work at https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapitalFaith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook.Contact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

Part 3 of the F+$ Wretched of the Earth Series!We talk "buffer class" identities and politics, bourgeois and petitie bourgeois use of religio-racism, the possibility of post-revolution corruption, the failure of liberal, religious-based moralism, and that thing everybody wants a piece of these days: salvation.Faith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook!Find the show meaningful? Support the work for at https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapitalContact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

This episode is a collaborative episode with Michael and Zach from Sh*tty Christians Pod. We talk youth group, liberalism, and what Christian socialists and communists might do in our communities during a Biden Presidency.Check out the Sh*tty Christians pod here, and follow them on twitter!Faith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook!Find the show meaningful? Support the work for at https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapitalContact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

In part two of our F+$ The Wretched of the Earth series, we discuss, the revolutionary potential of the lumpen-proletariat, spontaneous rebellions, organizing locally, the limits of hate, and the trickery of concessions.*This was originally posted as a bonus episode, but I have since then ended doing bonus content...so enjoy!Faith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook!Find the show meaningful? Support the work for at https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapitalContact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

Starting a new series on Frantz Fanon's The Wretched of the Earth (a must read for anyone genuinely committed to liberation and people's movements! In this first episode, we discuss the violence of decolonization, the failure of the working class in settler countries to support the revolutions of peoples in colonies, and the solidarity that is built through struggling against common oppressors/exploiters.*This was originally posted as a bonus episode, but I have since the ended doing bonus content...so enjoy!Faith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook!Find the show meaningful? Support the work at https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapitalContact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

Dr. Claudio Carvalhaes tells us that "Liturgy is an instrument of power." But what powers are our liturgies in service of? In whose interests do our liturgical allegiances lie? How might liturgy be used in service of the liberation and radicalization of the people? All this and more in my conversation with Claudio who is here to expand and deepen our understanding of liturgy.Buy Claudio's book: Liturgies From Below.Find more of Claudio's work here.Claudio is on twitter and facebook!Faith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook!Find the show meaningful? Support the work at https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapitalContact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

Who gets to determine who is human and what it means to be human? Have capitalism and colonialism sought to define human being? How are the emancipatory projects of radical Christianity and revolutionary socialism anthropological projects as well? Dr. Edgar Rivera Colon joins me to talk anthropology, theology, marxism, and more!Check out Edgar's podcast "Karl Marx Ate My Field Notes" and find Edgar on twitter!Faith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook!Find the show meaningful? Support the work at https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapitalContact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

Bringing 2020 on home with our fourth and final Sunday of Advent. This episode could have also been called "tents" because that's pretty much all we talk about. Shout out to my boi 2 Sam.Faith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook!Find the show meaningful? Support the work at https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapitalContact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

Geez. The lectionary gods weren't playin! Who's "the oppressed"? What are people mourning? What must be done in light of the people's faint spirit? Are we just trying to reform the world and make this union "more perfect"? Can I both hate and love? Is Mary really just a total badass? Gotta sow what you wanna reap. Let's get our Advent on!Faith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook!Find the show meaningful? Support the work with your pennies at https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapitalContact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

This Sunday is a HECK of an Advent Sunday. From justice to comfort to finitude. And I'm pretty sure there's a little something about inevitability and nihilism too. Time to get to that way making!Faith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook!Find the show meaningful? Support the work with your pennies at https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapitalContact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

Advent is here and it's boiling hot! In this ep we talk a little rupture, a lot of hope and conviction, and of course some discipline, self-criticism, and good ole participation. I would like to thank Isaiah, Mark, a Psalmist, and the Apostle for making this episode possible.Faith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook!Contact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

What does it really mean to preferentially opt for the poor? What does A Theology of Liberation have to say about capitalism and poverty in the Latin America? What role must the oppressed play in the process of liberation and salvation? All this and more with my guest, Gerhard Stuebben. Follow Gerhard on twitter!Faith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook!Contact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

This episode is a rethinking of some common tendencies and intentions of popular Advent theology. Let's think Advent theology for communists and socialists.Faith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook!Contact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

Candace Simpson joins me to discuss gender, the various ways that stories about women in the Bible are used, and the story of the widow's oil (2 Kings 4:1-7).Check out Candace's work at Fish Sandwich Heaven!Follow Candace on twitter and instagram!Faith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook!Contact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)

What is the nuclear family and in whose interests does it serve? Why do calls for Christian, family, and national unity in the U.S. come at the expense of exploited and oppressed peoples? Melissa Florer-Bixler (@MelissaFloBix) is here to warn us of that bad unity!*note: had some internet issues during the interview, so there are some spots where I recorded in the missing words!Faith and Capital is on instagram, twitter, and facebook!Contact: faithandcapital@gmail.comMusic by Amaryah ArmstrongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/faithandcapital)