The Magnificast

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Ep 118: A Theology of Failure w/ Marika Rose Jun 21, 2019

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In this episode of The Magnificast, Matt and Dean talk with Marika Rose about her new book A Theology of Failure: Zizek Against Christian Innocence.(http://www.fordhampress.com/9780823284085/a-theology-of-failure) Intro music by Amaryah Armstrong Outro music by theillogicalspoon

EP 117 - Barth Facts: the Marxist-Christian Dialogue in Germany Jun 14, 2019

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In this episode, Matt and Dean talk about James Bentley's book Between Marx and Christ. The book has a lot going on, but the conversation focuses on Christoph Blumhardt, Karl Barth, and Dorothee Sölle. Intro music by Amaryah Armstrong Outro music by theillogicalspoon

Ep 116 - What in Damnation with Tony Tost Jun 07, 2019

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Over the last few weeks, the Magnificast boys have been pumping out a side podcast on Patreon called "The Damnificast." The Damnificast is a podcast where Matt and Dean watch the show Damnation and talk about it. If you look back through the feed, you'll find the first episode. In this Episode, Matt and Dean talk with the Creator of Damnation, Tony Tost, and get into the background of the show and how some of the big ideas surrounding it. If you're not really into Damnation, then that's cool. We'll be back with the Christian Communist content you crave next week!

Ep 115 - Liberation Theology and Marxism May 31, 2019

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When the Berlin Wall fell and the USSR came to an end, many thought that was it for Communism and in turn liberation theology. Well, what did Liberation Theologians actually think about the fall of the Berlin Wall or the end of the Soviet Union? In this episode, Matt and Dean figure it out!

Ep 114 - The Damnificast May 24, 2019

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This week we're launching our patreon only podcast, The Damnificast! A podcast where we watch the TV show Damnation and talk about it! If you're into this podcast, you can subscribe to our patreon (patreon.com/themagnificast) at any level to get future episodes. New Episodes of the Damnificast will be posted on fridays on patreon only!

Ep 113 - The Assassination of a Saint with Matt Eisenbrandt May 17, 2019

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Earlier this year, Óscar Romero was canonized as a saint in the Catholic Church. His life and faith have been an important example to Christians on the left ever since his martyrdom. In this episode, we talk about the life and martyrdom of Saint Óscar Romero with Matt Eisenbrandt, author of The Assassination of a Saint. You can find his book here: http://www.assassinationofasaint.com/2017/01/02/247/

ep 112 - Fr. Thomas Hagerty and the IWW May 11, 2019

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Dean wrote a neat essay for Commonweal magazine, so we made a special podcast about it. Check out the essay here: https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/may-day-saint

Ep 111 - Peasant Socialism, Tolstoy, And Lenin May 03, 2019

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In this episode we take a look at a chapter from Roland Boer's new book "Red Theology" that deals with Russian peasant socialism, Tolstoy, and everybody's favorite Bolshevik Boi V. I. Lenin himself! Music by Amaryah Armstrong and theillalogicalspoon.

Ep 110 - The Christian Right Roundup (Cow Heaven) Apr 26, 2019

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A few weeks back we did a big roundup of articles about the Christian left, but because we believe in fair and balanced journalism, this week we're bringing you articles from the Christian right!

109 - K. H. Ting And Christianity In Communist China Apr 20, 2019

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We've made it over 100 episodes without ever talking about China, but today's the day folks. We're talking about K. H. Ting, an incredible leader in China's Three-Self Patriotic Movement, a group of Protestants determined to figure out how help build socialism in China and disentangle Christianity from Western capitalism. Warning: we might appeal to much to your carnality in the beginning. Music by Amaryah Armstrong and theillalogicalspoon.

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