Religious Socialism Podcast
Religious Socialism Podcast
DSA Religion and Socialism Commission
The Podcast "Heart of a Heartless World" of the Religion and Socialism Commission of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Bonus Conversation with Kelly Latimore
In this bonus episode, we keep the mics rolling with Kelly Latimore as we discuss icons, Bonhoeffer, and subversive religious practices.
Oct 24, 2025
10 min
Kelly Latimore | Iconography as Resistance
In this conversation, iconographer Kelly Latimore talks art, flourishing, protest, and spirituality, naming some practices for nourishing our spirits as we pursue justice in a toxic and demoralizing political climate. Check out his art at https://kellylatimoreicons.com
Sep 23, 2025
43 min
Calling, Purpose, & Keeping Your Soul | Chaz Howard
Chaz Howard, Chaplain at University of Pennsylvania, joins the podcast to talk about purpose and vocation, Black Liberation Theology as a needed remedy for American religion, and the necessity of spirituality in our activist work. We also discuss his new book, Uncovering Your Path, which you can purchase here: https://www.charleslattimorehoward.com
Aug 8, 2025
47 min
Broad-Based Organizing & Sacred Values | Aaron Stauffer
In this episode, Aaron Stauffer (Associate Director, The Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice) joins to discuss faith, the strategies of broad-based community organizing, and the role of sacred values in organizing work. For more on the topic, check out his book: Listening to the Spirit: The Radical Social Gospel, Sacred Value, and Broad-based Community Organizing.
Nov 21, 2024
49 min
Housing Justice for a Better World |  with Fran Quigley
Civil rights lawyer and long time member of Religious Socialism, Fran Quigley, joins the podcast to share experiences in eviction court, encourage those working for housing justice, and cast a vision for hope in the "pinch" of the U.S. housing system.
Sep 3, 2024
39 min
Socialism Nerd-Out with Tripp Fuller
In this episode, Tripp Fuller of Homebrewed Christianity podcast joins to talk faith that's beautiful enough to be called good news, a process vision of socialism, fiction and popculture as the fullest expressions of humanity, and miscellaneous nerdiness. Join us October 17–19 in Denver for theologybeer.camp ! Use the coupon code TAKEHEARTHOBBIT for $50 off your ticket. Email us at [email protected] if you plan to come, we'd love to meet up.
Jul 16, 2024
56 min
Setting A Larger Table | Live Panel
This episode is a condensed recording of a live conversation between Andrew Wilkes, Gary Dorrien, and Andrew Wilkes exploring the power of the Black Social Gospel for the Civil Rights Movement through the present struggle for liberation and equity in the U.S. and beyond.
Jun 27, 2024
58 min
The Uncontrolling Love of God | Jeff Wells
Jeff Wells joins the podcast to talk with us about the new book he coedited: Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays, and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology. Purchase his book! https://www.amazon.com/Preaching-Uncontrolling-Love-God-Perspective/dp/1958670324 To speak with Jeff or join the mailing list, contact [email protected] Join us October 17–19 in Denver for theologybeer.camp ! Use the coupon code TAKEHEARTHOBBIT for $50 off your ticket. Sign up before June 1 for reduced ticket prices. Email us at [email protected] if you plan to come, we'd love to meet up.
May 20, 2024
44 min
Radical Theological Education | Tim Conder & Daniel Rhodes
In this episode, we sit with Dr. Tim Conder and Dr. Daniel Rhodes of the Black Mountain School of Theology and Community to discuss a marxist, community-centered mode of theological research, organizing, and education. Visit their website at https://blackmountainschool.org
Apr 23, 2024
1 hr 9 min
Allison Duerk | A Conversation on the Life of Eugene V. Debs
In this special episode, we visit the Debs Museum in Terre Haute, IN to speak with museum director Allison Duerk about the life and vision of the pioneering socialist Eugene V. Debs. Visit the Debs Museum and follow them on social media for events and updates. https://debsfoundation.org https://www.facebook.com/EugeneVDebsFoundation https://www.instagram.com/debsmuseum
Mar 18, 2024
44 min
Load more