The podcast where two brothers, one a Christian in the political wilderness and the other a Socialist in the spiritual wilderness, look for faith, love, and community in America today.
The Cross Of Gold podcast is a thought-provoking and engaging show that delves into important social and political issues. The hosts, Chase and Brad, approach their discussions with open minds and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the world. One of the best aspects of this podcast is their emphasis on doing good for the disadvantaged. They consistently advocate for solutions that prioritize the well-being of those who are marginalized or struggling. Their commitment to addressing systemic injustices and promoting equality is commendable.
Another strong point of The Cross Of Gold podcast is the dynamic between Chase and Brad. As they come from different backgrounds and have differing perspectives, they create an environment where listeners can gain insight from multiple angles. Their respectful dialogue and ability to find common ground despite their differences sets a great example for productive discourse.
However, one area where this podcast falls short is in some of its solutions to complex problems. At times, the hosts' proposals can be overly simplistic, lacking in a deep understanding of the intricacies involved. For example, when discussing universal healthcare for children and mothers in episode 13, they may not have fully explored existing government programs such as Medicaid and CHIP that already provide healthcare support to low-income individuals. This oversimplification can lead to incomplete or misguided solutions.
In conclusion, The Cross Of Gold podcast offers valuable insights into important social and political issues. While there may be room for improvement in terms of delving deeper into the complexities of certain topics, the overall discussion and intention behind this show are praiseworthy. It challenges assumptions, promotes thoughtful reflection, and inspires listeners to consider how their own beliefs intersect with politics and societal change. Whether you relate more to Chase or Brad, this podcast encourages us all to strive for a stronger community rooted in justice and compassion.
In the premier episode of what the brothers are charitably calling their second season, they reacquaint themselves with the art of podcasting and discuss the most pressing issues of the day in the way only brothers can. From Artificial Intelligence to the strike wave, how can Christians and socialists navigate these tumultuous times?
To wrap up a 36 episode run, the brothers take a beat to reflect on what they have accomplished so far and to discuss where they want the podcast to go in the future. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to all who have listened to the show and have supported us in this endeavor. We owe you one. New episodes of Cross of Gold will resume just in time for you to listen on your holiday travels. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
The brothers are taking a brief hiatus while non-podcast work piles up but no fear, dear listener. To ensure you are not let bereft of content, we will be putting out several bonus episodes to whet your appetite with. In this episode, Cyrus chats with our producer, Alex, on what influenced their shift from Christian Conservatism to their current political and spiritual perspectives. This is Alex's podcasting debut so give it a listen, just to humor him. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
While Cyrus visits Chase in Texas, they sit down with Richard Ellis, head pastor of Reunion Church in Dallas and host of Richard Ellis Talks, a radio show which airs on 444 channels in 45 states as well as online at http://www.richardellistalks.com/. The three discuss the guiding principles of Reunion Church as well as another of the five types of Christian voter Chase identified in the first few episodes of this show, the Single Issue Voter. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
We are proud to introduce you to Josh Miller, a West Point graduate and Seminarian. Once he was committed to the sanctity of the Republic, now he is dedicated to a power he believes is higher than any nation, ideology, or will on Earth. Also, he has seen Chase naked more than just about anyone save his wife and doctor. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
The brothers pick up where they left off last episode discussing section two of the Communist Manifesto. For the first time since starting this reading, they finally reach some real points of contention on foundational political principles of authority, responsibility, and economic security. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
With revolutionary zeal, the brothers return to their read of The Communist Manifesto. Listen as they discuss surplus value, what Marx means when he invokes private property, and the *gasp* abolition of the family. You know it's a good episode when each brother quotes a different genocidal former prime minister of the U.K. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
The brotherly book club continues with their reading of the Book of Colossians. Colossians was a letter from the Apostle Paul to the early church in Colossae (located in modern-day Turkey) which offered encouragement and edification on the church's principles. Tune in to this episode to hear the most jarring intro we have ever recorded, a truly baffling innuendo regarding Nabisco products, as well as some encouragement and potentially some edification. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
By popular demand, Papa Cappo is back on Cross of Gold. This week, Chris joins the brothers to celebrate the life of his mother, their Grandma Joanie in the wake of her passing only weeks ago. They discuss her life from eating muskrat off the Klamath River to living in San Francisco in the late 60's to becoming a shrewd, if a bit abrasive, dealer of antique jewelry. Drawing lessons from her life, both good and bad, the family reflects on Grandma Joanie's impact on each of their lives and how they can strive to emulate her best examples. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
"Alright, alright" I say as I finish my hashbrowns; covered and chunked like I've ordered them since the first grade. "You're telling me this company rooted in excessive consumption which self-mythologizes a sense of unity and common purpose between workers and then uses that mythology as a cover to hide their less-than-stellar labor practices is somehow a metaphor for America? I'm gonna need you to show your work on that one bud." w/ clips from Jim Gaffigan's 2009 comedy special King Baby Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
The brother chat with Brian Carroll, the 2020 Presidential Candidate for the American Solidarity Party. The ASP describes themselves as a party which seeks the common good, on common ground, through common sense. Combining faith with progressive policy, Brian and the ASP challenge much of what is conventionally believed about Christianity and about politics. American Solidarity Party https://solidarity-party.org/ Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
The brothers come together to discuss the historical context of the Israel/Palestine situation and to try to understand the other's viewpoint on the current crisis. A Christian Evangelical and a godless Commie talking Israel/Palestine, what could go wrong? Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
Bourgeois (Marxist Definition): the social class that came to own the means of production during modern industrialization and whose societal concerns are the value of property and the preservation of capital to ensure the perpetuation of their economic supremacy in society. Bourgeois (Dictionary Definition): of or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes. Karl just needed a better PR campaign. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
In this episode, the brothers tackle the sticky concept of U.S. foreign policy. Is the U.S. a caped avenger ready to take on the hooded villain? Or was the hooded villain the U.S. all along? Have superhero movies poisoned our ability to determine right from wrong? Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
The brothers are joined by Matt Christman, co-host of Chapo Trap House, Time For My Stories, and creator of the CushVlog series to to talk the spiritual basis of socialism, the role of faith in emancipatory movements, why traditional religion won't get us to the promised land, what heaven and hell really represent, and more for all you fellow travelers out there. Follow Matt on twitter at @cushbomb and check out all of his projects! Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
Like a new pair of running shoes, you need to give a president 100 days to really get broken in before you know if they suit you. Also like a pair of running shoes, after 100 days you will notice that your new president stinks and cannot be returned. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
As promised, the Brothers begin their discussion on Ecclesiastes, one of the "Wisdom Books" of the Bible. In classic fashion, Cyrus takes a philosophical approach while Chase has a more spiritual reading. Can they find commonality within their different frameworks? Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
After eighteen episodes of stimulating conversation with not only his brother but with a parade of insightful and gracious guests, Chase gives us a check-in on what the cumulative effect has been on his heart and mind. We all know how Chase loves enumeration, so enjoy listening to Chase walk us through the nine takeaways and questions the show has brought him so far. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
If you're joining us for the first time, or re-joining us after a while, please listen to Episode 17 to hear the first half of our interview with Joel Richards-DSA endorsed candidate for City Council in Boston's 4th District. If you've already listened to Episode 17, we're glad you're back to hear more from Joel. Joel was an incredible guest and sparked some important conversation which sat with us long after we finished recording. We hope you get as much out of this conversation as we did. www.moreford4.com Joel's Sermon at Mosaic Church (starts at 19:07) www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0FSUbWarSs Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
Joel Richards wears a lot of hats. He's a teacher, a union activist, a minister, and he's just been endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America in his race for City Council in Boston's 4th District. In part one of the brothers' discussion with Joel they discuss how his conversion led to a new outlook on finance and ambition, Chase reflects on a sermon Joel delivered on the story of Jonah, and Joel's candor gives Cyrus the strength to share a shameful secret. www.moreford4.com Joel's Sermon at Mosaic Church (starts at 19:07) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0FSUbWarSs Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
Still reeling from some of their recent interviews and conversations, the brothers take a beat to introspect and discuss spirituality. Cyrus explains his path to agnosticism and his, potentially surprising, views on spirituality and the "collective unconscious", Chase challenges Cyrus by assigning some reading, and they both agree unequivocally that Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy belongs in the Criterion Collection. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
In this continuation of their conversation with Russ Weiss-Irwin, the brothers ask Russ to expound on the ways in which his faith and his activism derive from the same impulse, Russ describes ways in which collective action and mutual aid affirm biblical teaching, and the brothers get a bit heated over Ayn Rand. www.workerorganzing.org The Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC) is a project of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE) to build a distributed, grassroots organizing program to support workers organizing at the workplace. www.religioussocialism.org DSA's Religion and Socialism group is open to DSA members of all faiths whose socialism is in some way inspired by their spiritual identity. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
This week the brothers converse with Russ Weiss-Irwin, a union activist, former member of the DSA National Political Committee, and deacon at First Baptist Church Dorchester, MA. Russ is a devout Christian as well as a committed Socialist and, in this episode, he weaves the two together based on their shared values. His is a unique and compelling perspective that you will not want to miss out on hearing. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
After taking some time to reflect, the brothers chop it up discussing their interview with Jason Yates, CEO of My Faith Votes. Tune in to learn WWJV (What Would Jesus Vote) and to hear the final word ever on whether or not Socialism is evil. Productivity and Wages: https://www.epi.org/publication/understanding-the-historic-divergence-between-productivity-and-a-typical-workers-pay-why-it-matters-and-why-its-real/ https://www.epi.org/productivity-pay-gap/ PRO Act: https://www.npr.org/2021/03/09/975259434/house-democrats-pass-bill-that-would-protect-worker-organizing-efforts Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
The brothers are joined by Jason Yates, CEO of My Faith Votes, to discuss another position on how Christians ought to engage with politics. In part one, Jason details his involvement with My Faith Votes, the impulse which brought him to the organization, and what he sees as the political expression of his biblical worldview. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
The brothers are joined by Brian Sears, a friend and classmate of Chase's from West Point as well as a noted U.S. history wonk, to discuss the history of American Christianity from 1945 to the present day with a particular focus on the ways in which the church has responded to the changing political and social landscapes throughout that period. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
With the Cappo family together under one roof to celebrate the birth of Cato Duke Cappo, the brothers sit down with their father Chris AKA Papa Cappo to discuss fatherhood, family, and the importance of finding the most appropriate locale for Cato's eventual first tequila shot. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
In part two of their interview with Julia Claire, co-host of Reply Guys, Julia explains her turn toward Socialism, explores the graduation from boy to man, and offers a full-throated defense of women's reproductive rights from a left-feminist perspective. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
The brothers sit down with Julia Claire: a leftist feminist, comedian, and co-host of Reply Guys to discuss how her experiences growing up in the church- and leaving it- have informed her politics, and to teach Chase a whole slew of new vocabulary words. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
In part two of the brothers' conversation with John Sanders, John lays it all out. As his story catches up to the present day, he reveals his conclusion on how to live out his faith in a political world. Listen to hear his thoughts as well as the brothers' analysis of their discussion. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
The brothers are joined by John Sanders, an elder at Reunion Church, to discuss his story and testimony. In part one, John discusses his political awakening in his hometown in Louisiana, his scholarly approach to questions of faith, and his step-by-step growth toward coming to his own understanding of how politics and faith interact. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
FOX News warns of an impending Socialist takeover of the U.S. To address these surely valid concerns, Cyrus takes us on a journey through Joe Biden's history, his stated goals for America during his presidency, his actions in office, and whether or not these things have any tie to working class politics. Find us on Twitter at @crossofgoldpod, on Facebook at Cross of Gold, and on Instagram at @crossofgoldpodcast. Questions, comments, and prayer requests can be sent to us at CrossofGoldPodcast@gmail.com Listen to Cross of Gold wherever you get your podcasts.
In the first episode of the brothers' Becoming Better Men series, Chase and Cyrus discuss what it means to be a man vs. a boy and which qualities their respective beliefs suggest a man ought to possess. [Content warning for parents: light sexual content discussed between 18:45-23:30]
As Donald Trump's term in office comes to an end, the brothers discuss what 45's legacy will be, what his presidency meant for Christians and Socialists respectively, and Cyrus' dental hygiene habits. Do you have questions, comments, or prayer requests? Reach out to us at crossofgoldpodcast@gmail.com
In this final installation of our introductory series, Chase discusses how his faith transformed from a lifestyle choice to a meaningful relationship with Jesus which guides his steps. Topics covered include: Chase's own testimony, an analysis of American Christian Conservatism, and the complex interplay between faith and political belief. Do you have questions, comments, or prayer requests? Reach out to us at crossofgoldpodcast@gmail.com
In part two of our introductory series, Cyrus takes the reins to explain what he means when he calls himself a Socialist, dispels some of the common misconceptions of his beliefs, and elucidates just why he calls Socialism the politics of love. Do you have questions, comments, or prayer requests? Reach out to us at crossofgoldpodcast@gmail.com
Welcome to Cross of Gold, the podcast where two brothers: one a Christian in the political wilderness and the other a Socialist in the spiritual wilderness work together to rediscover faith in each other, our communities, and the American experiment. In our first episode, Chase and Cyrus introduce themselves and discuss how they arrived to their respective beliefs. Do you have questions, comments, or prayer requests? Reach out to us at crossofgoldpodcast@gmail.com
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