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.By ReligiousSocialism.org

Mukta Interviews Beena Unnikrishnan regarding her project of painting the 64 powers of prana and then writing a corresponding book about the process. Discover more about Beena: https://beenaunnikrishnan.com/project... https://www.news18.com/india/internat... https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifes... http://onlineepaper.asianage.com/arti... https://w…

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/1958670324To speak with Jeff or join the …

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.orgBy ReligiousSocialism.org

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.orghttps://www.facebook.com/EugeneVDebsFoundationhttps://www.instag…

In this episode, we interview activist Chuck Collins on his new novel, "Altar to an Erupting Sun." His book addresses the work of activism, the value of community, and the question of what tactics are on the table as we face the destruction of the planet. Find his book and more resources at chuckcollinswrites.com. Don't forget to join us for theolo…

Scholar, philosopher, and prolific author Dr. David Bentley Hart joins the podcast to discuss Bible translation as an act of resistance, the Christian sources and support for social democracy, and the moral demands of human and creaturely relations to care for one another.Don't forget to join us at Theology Beer Camp (www.theologybeer.camp) and use…

This episode explores the growing alliance between the U.S. and the Indian far right, the various appearances of Hindutva (Hindu Nationalism)in US public life, anti-caste discrimination, and how Hinduism and socialism can be mutually informed. For more on this topic, check out– Hindus for Human Rights @hindusforhumanrights www.hindusforhumanrights.…

Mukta and Daniel have an intimate discussion about how work can greatly assist one's progress on the spiritual path.By Divine Shakti Arts

A bonus episode! Two different Q&A sessions with Joerg Rieger, Felipe Maia, and Jason Moore are bundled into this extra episode connected to Joerg's new book, "Theology in the Capitalocene."Listen for some great insights on religion, ecology, and solidarity in this turbulent era of creaturely life.By ReligiousSocialism.org

This episode is an edited version of a webinar built around Joerg Rieger's new book, Theology in the Capitalocene. He was joined by the incredible scholars Filipe Maia and Jason Moore. In the episode, we define the Capitalocene, upack the importance of class analysis for building solidarity, and close with a discussion of the intersectionality of a…

In this interview with Dr. Wideline Seraphin, we discuss the decolonizing power of Haitian spirituality and the unique literacies of a group of Haitian transnational girls, discovering the necessity of including the whole self – mental, emotional, physical, social, & spiritual – in the work for liberation. Dr. Wideline Seraphin is Assistant Profess…

In this panel discussion, DSA members from several religious traditions share their perspectives on the importance of religion for sustaining, inspiring, and organizing political movement on the Left. Speakers for this event include Asad Dandia (Muslim), Ty Kiatathikom (Buddhist), Clyde Grubbs (Unitarian Universalist), Marie Venner (Catholic). This…

Welcome back comrades! In this segment, Ralph & Nicole-Ann kick off a new season for Heart of a Heartless World, catching up after a long hiatus and giving a preview of what is to come this year. It's a good dose of solidarity, spirituality, and of course, socialism – all the things that give us a little hope for the world.…

Mukta interviews both a scientist and a yogi, Devashish, to discuss spiritual transformation and ways to activate it in one's life.By Divine Shakti Arts

Gugu interviews Mukta for an intimate story of how The Red Dot Kitchen began and his personal experience working and giving service there. Find more about The Red Dot at: https://thered.kitchen/ https://www.facebook.com/thereddotny/ https://www.instagram.com/thered.kitchen/By Divine Shakti Arts

Mukta has a deep and interesting Interview with Sherri Silverman about the power of art paired with meditation. find more about Sherri and her work at: https://sherrisilverman.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sherrisilvermanstudio/ https://www.facebook.com/sherri.silverman

Mukta Interviews Michael Douglas regarding the power & potential of Naturalism and Primitive Skills. Find more from Michael Douglas at: https://primordialskills.com/ https://www.primitiveskills.com/ https://www.instagram.com/me_primitive_skills/ Find more from Divine Shakti Arts at: https://www.divineshaktiarts.com/ https://www.instagram.com/divine…

Mukta Interviews GuruGanesha Singh for an intimate view of his life of Sadhana and his musical career. This conversation reveals the charming humor and loving enthusiasm that flows from Ganesh. He reminds us to stay present and create as much as possible. Find more of GuruGanesha Sing at: http://www.guruganeshaband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/the…

Gary Dorrien's new book American Democratic Socialism is a comprehensive look at the deep roots, many of them religious, of democratic socialism in this country. Rev. Andrew Wilkes spoke with Professor Dorrien at a live event in New York City at Judson Memorial Church, where this podcast was recorded.…

Mukta interviews Joel Veena on his journey of becoming a proficient Indian classical musician as a westerner. They discuss the spirituality in Raag music, discipline, practice, Auroville, and tips for the world musician. Find more of Joel at: https://joelveena.com/ https://joelveena.bandcamp.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/joelveena https://…

Mukta Interviews Dr. Sampadananda Mishra about his life, the potential of Sanskrit in the future, and serving Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. Find more of Sampadananda Mishra at: languagecurry.com devabhasha.in vmlt.in Sanskrit Radio http://radio.garden/listen/divyavani/lX2VE9qX Twitter handles @sampadananda @AuroSamskritam…

Seven Catholic plowshares activists entered Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base in St. Mary’s, Georgia on April 4th, 2018. They went to make real the prophet Isaiah’s command to “beat swords into plowshares.” The seven chose to act on the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who devoted his life to addressing wh…

Mukta interviews Guruprasad about his time living with Swami Sri Atmananda

Do we live in a secular age? Is capitalism a religion? In this episode, Stephen Crouch asks author and professor Eugene McCarraher about the "misenchanted" qualities of capitalist society. Dr. McCarraher is the author of the 800-page tome entitled, Enchantments of Mammon: How Capitalism Became the Religion of Modernity (2019). During the episode, D…

This episode of Heart of a Heartless World features Travis Donoho and Jeremy McMahan. Travis is a professional labor union organizer and member of Thich Nhat Hahn's Order of Interbeing Sangha. Jeremy is the producer of this podcast and a Tibetan Buddhist practitioner and scholar. They discuss the relationship between socialism and Buddhism, how sel…

On Tuesday, February 16th, Charles Howard, University Chaplain and Vice President for Social Equity and Community at the University of Pennsylvania, spoke with Lawrence Ware, co-editor of "Ballad of an American," the first-ever graphic biography of Paul Robeson, about Robeson's relevance for today.Paul Robeson was the pre-eminent Black, left-wing f…

Mukta interviews Balaram about his journey on the spiritual path and living with a Master.

Matt Mazewski and Brendan Moore, both economics doctoral candidates and labor organizers, join “Heart of a Heartless World” to discuss the relationship between labor rights and the American Catholic Church. Matt and Brendan are interviewed by Nicole-Ann Lobo, and their conversation includes a brief history of Catholic social teaching and what papal…

The spirit of black radical traditions, at their best, can turn the world upside down and help usher in a political economy of dignity, voice, and decision-making power for working-class communities. Liberationist streams of black radical spirituality are as contemporary as Alice Walker’s call for democratic socialist womanism, as old as Reverend G…

After exit polls from the November election showed 72% of voters wanted Medicare for All, Medicare for All Indiana and the Religious Socialism Committee of Central Indiana DSA convened on November 24th a Multifaith Forum on Medicare for All, recorded and available as our podcast episode.Panelists discussing their faith’s shared commitment to univer…

Jewish Traditions of SocialismOur latest episode of ‘Heart of a Heartless World’ is a recording of our October 26th webinar conversation between Rev. Andrew Wilkes and Rabbi Andy Bachman, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Project and former senior rabbi at Congregation Beth Elohim, about how Jewish traditions of socialism, from Martin Bube…

John D'Emilio joins "Heart of a Heartless World" to discuss the history of Bayard Rustin, a Quaker and democratic socialist who introduced nonviolent tactics to the civil rights movement and organized the March on Washington. After years of organizing protests, Rustin argued after Lyndon B. Johnson's election that the left needed to move "from prot…

Our latest episode of ‘Heart of a Heartless World’ is a recording of a webinar DSA’s NYC chapter hosted with faith leaders on how American apocalyptic thinking gets in the way building a better future, how to decolonize the apocalypse, and the potential for societal transformation through a just transition towards ecosocialism. On October 13th Ryan…

Our latest episode of “Heart of a Heartless World” is a recording of our September 30th webinar conversation with Bhaskar Sunkara, founding publisher and editor of Jacobin magazine, and Rev. Andrew Wilkes. They discussed the role of religion and faith traditions within the wider socialist movement and Left politics.…

Our latest episode of “Heart of a Heartless World” is a recording of our August 20 webinar between Rev. Andrew Wilkes and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, National Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, about the campaign, its faith-rooted vision, and how the movement presents a concrete way to shift our political economy, uproot white supremacy, and expan…

Our latest episode of "Heart of a Heartless World" is a recording of the latest webinar put on by the Religion & Socialist working group. On July 16th, Linda Sarsour, the co-founder of Until Freedom and former co-chair of the Women’s March, spoke with Rev. Andrew Wilkes, a pastor, policy director, and member of Religious Socialism’s editorial group…

The latest episode of Heart of a Heartless World is an interview with Rev. Andrew Wilkes, longtime member of DSA, a contributor to the Religion and Socialism Working Group, and a writer for outlets such as The Huffington Post, The Guardian, Sojourners and others.A doctoral candidate in political science at the Graduate Center in the City University…

Kristin Jordan, aka KRJ, is a poet and activist in the Harlem community, where she has started an independent publishing company that focuses on Black and Latino literary activists. She is a member of DSA and is the Social Justice Chair for United Methodist Women at Salem Church, as well as being an active Buddhist.KRJ shares with us her years of e…

Mike McDonough interviews Tony Stern about his time spent with his three teachers: Swami Rudrananda, Krishna Murti, and Albert Low.

Imaan Javeed Podcast NotesOur latest episode of “Heart of a Heartless World” features an interview with Imaan Javeed, a writer and medical student, discussing the relationship between Islam and socialism.“There are so many different statements in the Quran and in the Hadith that clearly point to the goal of the society being to provide for the need…

Mike McDonough interviews Gaiea about her life, Spirituality, and the power of Sanskrit. The Conversation is a heart-opening experience that ends with a lovely message for humanity. Find more of Gaiea at: https://www.facebook.com/gaieasanskrit https://www.instagram.com/gaieasanskrit/ https://www.gaieasanskrit.com/ Support her in her mission at: htt…

Dr. Edgar Rivera Colón on the Latinx community, sexuality, and the churches In this episode of the RS podcast, Heart in a Heartless World, our guest Dr. Edgar Rivera Colón is a medical anthropologist who trains African-American and Latinx activists to prevent HIV and AIDS in their communities. He is of Puerto Rican descent, an expert in Latino gay …

Dr. Edgar Rivera Colón sobre la comunidad latinx, la sexualidad, y las iglesias En este capítulo del podcast RS, <> o Un corazón en un mundo sin corazón, nuestro invitado Dr. Edgar Rivera Colón es un antropólogo médico quien entrena a activistas afroamericanos y latinos en métodos de indagación para prevenir al VIH y SIDA en sus comunidades. Él es …

In this episode of the RS podcast, Heart in a Heartless World,, our guest is Colleen Shaddox, a devout Roman Catholic, a committed socialist, and a veteran healthcare journalist. Shaddox’s articles have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, NPR, and many other outlets. Along with her co-author Joanne Goldblum, Shaddox just completed …

Mike McDonough interviews CEO Michael Berean of Grace Innovation to discuss the story of the start-up and some of the spiritually meaningful aspects of running a business. Find more about Grace Innovation and their work at https://graceinnovation.com/. Check out their new Interactive video engine "Gravidy" at https://gravidy.co/ _/|\_…

Jay Forth is a graduate from Duke Divinity, a director of homeless outreach at a nonprofit in DC, previously he was the executive director of Festival Center, a faith-based space for organizing. In this wide-ranging conversation, Sarah talks with Jay about a paper he published linking the book, The Making of the Indebted Man: An Essay on the Neolib…

Maxine Phillips leads DSA’s religion and socialism working group nationally. She is a retired executive editor of Dissent, former DSA national director, and current volunteer editor of "Democratic Left."She has been part of DSA since the late 70's and oversaw the Religion & Socialism print newsletter for decades, which included articles from Cornel…

Qian Ye speaks of her breathtaking life story. She will take us through her journey of opera, art, near-death experiences, and finally the intimacy with the Divine presence that she cultivated. Find more about her at http://qianyeart.com/ Visit her Instagram page at instagram.com/qianyeart/

Daniel Soyer is professor at Fordham and a scholar of American Jewish history. He is a co-editor, along with Irena Klepfisz, of The Stars Bear Witness: The Jewish Labor Bund 1897 - 2017. Our interview with him is the second of a two-part series on the Jewish Labor Bund; it covers the origins and operations of the Bund in Eastern Europe, American Bu…