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That Makes Total Sense!Episode 336 – Malcolm Foley (re-release!)Producer’s Pick! For MLK Jr. Day, I asked my husband and producer, Seth, to choose an episode he wanted to re-release and without hesitation, he said, “What about Malcolm’s most recent one?!” Done and done! Here ya go! That Makes Total Sense! regular, the Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley, is back on the podcast and I could … Continue reading Episode 336 – Malcolm Foley (re-release!)
2026-01-191h 12
Theology In Pieces69 - BEST IN SHOW '25Send us a Question!The Winner of 2025's best episode this past year was:Episode 56 - The Anti-Greed Gospel: A Revolutionary Conversation with Malcolm Foley on the Battle with Mammon.No surprise. Malcolm is pretty great. Thank you all for listening, sharing, and reviewing! Keep sharing in 2026. We're working on a few things behind the scenes to make this podcast even better. Runner's up from 2025:"t"I Stand with Israel? When Empires Claim His Name...If you haven't listened to our back catalog - Start with to today...
2026-01-031h 28
Theology In Pieces68 - If God Pardons Like a President… Should That Worry Us?Send us a Question!How ought the Christian feel about presidential pardons given our personal dependence on pardons? On today's episode, we dug into the messy intersection of presidential pardons, public trust, and Christian theology to ask a hard question: when a leader can erase consequences with a signature, who bears the cost of the harm?We start with a rapid-fire tour through a heavy news cycle filled with violence, a personal reset, and broach the topic of gerrymandering as another “false scale” that skews representation, eroding legitimacy and fueling resentment.Then we shif...
2025-12-191h 07
Theology In Pieces67 - Why Can't We Be Friends? - With Rev. Dr. Erin MonizSend us a Question!On this episode of Theology in Pieces, Slim and Malcolm are back with a full plate—and not just because Thanksgiving is still lingering in our arteries. We kick things off with National Signing Day and why college football used to be great but is actually terrible. Then we wade into the typical swamp of terrible tweets, biblical misquotes, and the unsettling ease with which Christians can justify killing people unlawfully… all before asking, Why can’t we actually be friends?That question brings us to our guest, Rev. Dr. Erin M...
2025-12-041h 20
Words Do Things"Words that Kill" with Malcolm FoleyHost Sørina Higgins interviews Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley about the dangers of dehumanizing discourse, especially words that turn people into demons, beasts, or insects who need to be eradicated--such as in the lynching era or historical genocides. Dr. Foley points out that we live in an attention economy of rampant self interest that requires enemies to attack, which is a serious malformation of moral imagination. They discuss the policing of language and the use of words to build each other up or tear each other down. In the speed round, Malcolm defines "love," "right," "racism," "greed," "the Gospel," a...
2025-11-1646 min
Theology on MissionS11:E6 The Anti-Greed Gospel with Dr. Malcolm FoleyWhat if racism isn’t primarily about ignorance or hate, but about greed? In this episode, Dave Fitch and guest co-host Gino Curcuruto sit down with Dr. Malcolm Foley, pastor, scholar, and author of The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward.Dr. Foley unpacks how economic exploitation lies at the heart of racial injustice—and why Jesus’ warning that “you cannot serve both God and mammon” is as urgent today as ever. Together they explore the demonic cycle of self-inter...
2025-11-1043 min
Homebrewed ChristianityYou Can't Serve God and Mammon: Malcolm Foley on Greed, Racism, and the GospelThis conversation was a wild ride through some of the most challenging questions facing progressive Christians today. Malcolm Foley—reverend, scholar, and all-around theology nerd—walked us through his journey from studying Greek church fathers to researching lynching and the Black church's witness to America. We dug into his book's central thesis that greed (not just ignorance or hate) is the root of racism, explored why Christians keep trying to serve both God and Mammon despite Jesus being pretty clear about that either/or situation, and wrestled with what it means to pursue justice with moral clarity, fierce perseverance, and...
2025-10-061h 29
Jude 3 ProjectThe Anti-Greed Gospel - Special Guest: Dr. Malcolm FoleyLisa Fields sits down with Dr. Malcolm Foley to talk about his new book The Anti-Greed Gospel. Together, they unpack how greed fuels racial oppression, why Mammon remains one of the greatest threats to Christian faith, and how the church is called to resist exploitation, violence, and lies by building communities of solidarity, generosity, and truth.
From the rich young ruler to today’s grind culture, Dr. Foley challenges us to rethink wealth, dependence, and what it really means to follow Jesus in a world shaped by capitalism.
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2025-09-1536 min
Christianity Without Compromise: Following Jesus Beyond the Culture WarsA Christian Response to Violence [BONUS]- Ft. Joash P. Thomas, Malcolm Foley, Natalie Drew, Nathan Perrin, and Joshua SchuettenhelmIn this BONUS episode, recorded live, five past guests of Christianity Without Compromise join host Jake Doberenz to talk about the Christian response to violent current events, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk, school shootings, ICE deportations, and attacks against marginalized communities. This raw, honest reflection includes Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley (author, The Anti-Greed Gospel), Rev. Joash Thomas (author, The Justice of Jesus), Joshua Schuettenhelm (military veteran turned pacifist), Natalie Drew (former soldier and current RAWTools board member), and Rev. Nathan Perrin (Mennonite pastor and activist). Drawing on personal experience, theology, and global justice work, we discuss t...
2025-09-151h 06Theology In Pieces62 - Becoming Gods: The Mystery of Theosis... Powered by Jesus.Send us a Question!What if becoming like Christ means something far more profound than we've imagined? In this week's episode Malcolm and Slim dive into one of Christianity's most transformative yet often overlooked doctrines.The ancient Christian understanding of salvation extends beyond forgiveness to actual participation in divine life. "What Christ is by nature, we become by grace." Before that, you'll want to hear about the CIA's Operation Acoustic Kitty & why Christians are done turning the other cheek as a Texas Congressional Candidate burns the Quran inviting christians to support he...
2025-08-2755 min
Be the Bridge Podcast with Latasha MorrisonMalcolm Foley on the Anti-Greed Gospel and Why the Love of Money is the Root of RacismIn this conversation, Latasha Morrison and Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley dive into the true meaning of the gospel and the impact of economic exploitation on society. They discuss the vision behind Mosaic Waco, the intentionally multicultural church Malcolm co-pastors, and his book The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward. Malcolm and Latasha explore the deep-rooted issues of greed, violence, and racial injustice in society. They discuss the historical context of lynching and its economic implications. They also address the dangers of...
2025-08-2246 min
Theology in the RawLive from Exiles25: Social Justice & the Gospel. Thaddeus Williams & Malcolm FoleySubscribe to Theology in the Raw on Patreon to instantly unlock Part 2 of this episode for FREE. You'll get to watch Malcolm and Thaddeus interact with questions from each other and our live audience! Just head to www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw and select “Join for Free” to watch now. For this first video, I invited Dr. Thaddeus Williams and Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley to discuss and debate the role of social justice in the mission of the the Church. This took place at 2025 Exiles in Babylon Conference, hosted in Minneapolis April 3-5, 2025.
2025-07-2456 min
Theology In Pieces61 - I STAND WITH ISRAEL? When Empires Claim His Name...Send us a Question!Where does God stand when empires claim His name? This urgent question anchors our conversation about Christian responsibility in the face of violence happening in Gaza.We dive deep into the theological underpinnings often used to justify unwavering support for the modern state of Israel. Genesis 12:3 – "I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you" – has become a rallying cry for Christians supporting Israel's military actions. But does this represent faithful biblical interpretation or dangerous theological sleight-of-hand?Malcolm and Slim challenge the collapse between biblical Isra...
2025-07-171h 03
The Englewood Review of Books PodcastEpisode 87: Racial Capitalism - Jonathan Tran & Malcolm FoleyJoel spoke with two first-time guests to the podcast, Jonathan Tran & Malcolm Foley, about their recent books and their work to more precisely illuminate and define the "racial capitalism" in which those of us in the Western world live. It's a stimulating and wide-ranging conversation about race, economics, history, higher education, politics and more. Of course, we end with a discussion of what we have all been reading.Dr. Jonathan Tran is the author of multiple books, including Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism (2022, Oxford UP), as well as Professor of Theological Ethics...
2025-07-141h 02
Untidy FaithMoney, Power, and Faith | Malcolm FoleyIn this episode of the Untidy Faith Podcast, Kate Boyd sits down with Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley, author of The Anti-Greed Gospel, for a bold conversation about money, power, and faith that most churches avoid. This is about more than stewardship. It's a prophetic call to reimagine what Christian community could look like when we take Jesus' economic teachings seriously.Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley serves as special advisor to the President for equity and campus engagement at Baylor University and co-pastors Mosaic Waco, an intentionally multicultural church in Waco, TX. He has written for Christianity...
2025-07-0831 min
Truth's TableBehind the Book: Anti-Greed Gospel with Malcolm FoleyEpisode Description: It’s time for another Behind The Book episode! Is the love of money really the root of racism? That’s what our guest, Malcolm Foley argues in his book, The Anti-Greed Gospel. Pull up a chair as Ekemini and Christina ask Malcolm to get to the root of the sin of racism.Learn more about our guest: Malcolm Foley (PhD, Baylor University) is a pastor, historian, and speaker who serves as special adviser to the president for equity and campus engagement at Baylor University. He has...
2025-06-2845 min
The Bible For Normal People[Faith] Episode 59: Malcolm Foley - The Connection Between Racism and GreedIn this episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete and Jared sit down with Malcolm Foley to explore the connection between racism and greed in American history, and the calling of Christians to live differently. Drawing from his book The Anti-Greed Gospel, they discuss how economic self-interest has fueled racial injustice, how the church has been both complicit and resistant, and what it means to practice economic solidarity rooted in the life of Jesus.
Show Notes → https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-59-malcolm-foley-the-connection-between-racism-and-greed/
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2025-06-0954 min
Cruciform ConversationsIn Conversation With... Dr. Malcolm Foley: The Anti-Greed GospelIn this conversation, Greg Arthur and Dr. Malcolm Foley discuss his book, 'The Anti-Greed Gospel,' and explore themes of peacemaking, unity, and the divisions within the American church. He shares personal experiences of being an outsider in a predominantly white church and reflects on the historical context of racial justice, greed, and the church's role in addressing economic exploitation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of love as a material commitment to one another and the need for the church to build multi-ethnic congregations that reflect the kingdom of God.Buy The Anti-Greed Gospel...
2025-05-2741 min
Cruciform ConversationsIn Conversation With... Dr. Malcolm Foley: The Anti-Greed Gospel(Note - this post was created when I served as VP of Ideos Institute, which is now the Fuller Center for Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation) “Money. Mammon. Riches. All names for the same rival god, the service of whom the Scriptures call greed. Mammon lies at the root of lynching, of racial violence, of racial capitalism, and ultimately of the very concept of race itself. The demonic cycle of self-interest cannot be broken personally, communally, or cosmically without reckoning with greed. Those who are best positioned to spearhead this reckoning are those who se...
2025-05-2741 min
The Two CitiesEpisode #278 - The Anti-Greed Gospel with Rev. Dr. Malcolm FoleyIn this episode we’re joined by Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley, Pastor at Mosaic Waco, Special Advisor to the President for Equity and Campus Engagement at Baylor University, and the author of The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward (published by Baker). Over the course of our conversation we talk about how Jesus is calling Christians not simply to be generous, which can lead to paternalism, but more specifically anti-greedy, actively rooting out sites in our lives where greed can grow and take over. We...
2025-05-211h 08
Theology In Pieces60 - Hanging by a Thread (Not Your Hair): End Times Q&ASend us a Question!The millennium debate often gets mired in abstract timelines, but Revelation 20 demands we focus on a different question: who actually reigns with Christ during this period? Malcolm and Slim unpack questions from Mosaic Waco's sermon series on Revelation.In review of Slim's sermon on Revelation 20, we discuss: pre-millennial, post-millennial, amillennial, and Pan-millenial views. In a moment when many Christians seek political power without the cross, Revelation offers the path to reigning with Christ necessarily involves suffering with him. We address other pressing questions like: what happens immediately after death? Wi...
2025-05-151h 06
Theology In Pieces59 - "t"Send us a Question!The "t" in LGBTQ (Transgender) has become one of the most heated cultural flashpoints of our time, leaving many Christians struggling to respond with both theological faithfulness and Christ-like compassion. How do we understand gender dysphoria through a biblical lens while genuinely caring for those who experience it?Enter Dr. Mark Yarhouse, Director of the Sexual and Gender Identity Institute at Wheaton College and author of groundbreaking works like "Understanding Gender Dysphoria" and "Emerging Gender Identities." With over two decades of clinical experience and research, Dr. Yarhouse brings a rare combination...
2025-04-301h 17
What in the Word?Is It Wrong to Want to Be Rich? | Malcolm Foley on 1 Timothy 6:6–10In this episode of What in the Word?, Malcolm Foley joins Kirk E. Miller to discuss the challenging passage of 1 Timothy 6:6–10. Together, they unpack Paul’s warnings about the desire for wealth and consider how the love of money is described as a root of all kinds of evil.Dr. Foley—pastor, scholar, and author—helps us think biblically about wealth, contentment, and how the church can resist the cultural pull toward materialism.Learn more and get special offers from Logos: https://www.logos.com/grow/witw-desire-for-wealth-1-timothy-6?utm_campaign...
2025-04-3053 min
Kainos: Seeking the Multiethnic Church with Dr. Bryan LorittsDr. Malcolm FoleyIn this conversation, Pastor Bryan and Dr. Malcolm Foley talk about Dr. Foley's new book "The Anti-Greed Gospel" and explore the dynamics of multi-ethnic churches, emphasizing the importance of ethnic unity over mere diversity. They discuss the historical context of economic exploitation in America, its impact on racial dynamics, and the need for churches to address these issues. Dr. Foley highlights the role of historical figures in advocating for justice and the necessity of building communities of economic solidarity, creative anti-violence, and prophetic truth-telling as strategies to combat exploitation and promote unity within the church. We'll also explore the...
2025-04-2900 minTheology In Pieces58 - Despair, Hope, & This Present CrisisSend us a Question!As our nation grapples with what many are calling a constitutional crisis, how should Christians respond? Malcolm and Slim wade into these turbulent waters with theological depth and pastoral sensitivity as expressed in calling some christian's response to mass deportations a "Toxic Soup of Dumb." Malcolm opens with a profound meditation on the heart of the Christian faith—not political power or cultural dominance, but Christ's invitation to share in his relationship with the Father. This theological foundation becomes crucial as we tackle disturbing current events including deportations, executive overreach, and tr...
2025-04-161h 03
The Biggest TableBecoming an Anti-Greed Community with Malcolm FoleyIn this episode of The Biggest Table, I welcome Malcolm Foley, a pastor, historian, and special advisor to the president for equity and campus engagement at Baylor University. We discuss Foley’s new book, 'The Anti Greed Gospel,' which addresses the connections between greed, racism, and the economic exploitation inherent in global systems. Foley advocates for a form of Christian socialism focused on sharing resources and combating exploitation and violence. Key topics include the role of the church in challenging societal injustices, the importance of deep economic solidarity, creative anti-violence, and prophetic truth-telling. The conversation also delves into ho...
2025-04-081h 05
VoxologyThe Anti-Greed Gospel: How Greed Fuels Racism and What the Church Can Do About It - w/ Dr. Malcolm FoleyUnpacking the intersection of economics, race, and faith, Mike and Tim sit down with historian and theologian Dr. Malcolm Foley to explore the dangerous roots of racism in greed and how Christian communities can resist the power of money—biblically referred to as "Mammon." With incisive insight, emotional clarity, and a sense of urgency, Malcolm walks us through the key thesis of his new book, "The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward." This challenging yet hopeful episode invites listeners to reimagine ho...
2025-03-311h 17
Colored CommentaryHow Greed Fuels Racism: A Conversation with Malcolm FoleySend us a textIs money really the root of all evil? In this thought-provoking conversation, Malcolm Foley, author of Anti-Greed Gospel, challenges us to rethink our relationship with wealth through the lens of Jesus' teachings. In Matthew 6:24, Jesus makes it plain: "You cannot serve two masters." Yet, wealth is often the ultimate measure of success in American culture. Join Markus, Antwuan, and Malcolm as they dive into the uncomfortable but necessary conversation about greed, racism, the church, and what it truly means to follow Christ in a society obsessed with wealth.
2025-03-241h 23
Theology In Pieces57 - Team Lamb vs. Team Dragon & The Politics of the Apocalypse.Send us a Question!What does the Book of Revelation actually reveal about our current political moment? Malcolm and Slim dive into this apocalyptic text to discover it's not as mysterious as we've been led to believe—it's a crystal-clear political critique that speaks directly to our time of tribal allegiances and corrupted power.We explore how Revelation sets up the ultimate conflict between "Team Lamb" (Christ) and "Team Dragon" (the devil and his systems of oppression), challenging listeners to examine where their true loyalties lie. Using recent political developments as touchpoints, we unpack how th...
2025-03-201h 11
Pass The MicHow To Live When Mammon is on the Throne with Dr. Malcolm FoleyDr. Malcolm Foley serves as the Special Advisor to the President for Equity and Campus Engagement. In this role, Dr. Foley facilitates engagement and interaction with and among the many diverse members of our community and works collaboratively to develop initiatives designed to foster a welcoming and inclusive campus for all. Dr. Foley holds a B.A. in Religious Studies with a second major in Finance and a minor in Classics from Washington University in St. Louis. He then completed a Master of Divinity at Yale Divinity School, focusing on the theology of the early and medieval church, and a...
2025-03-1736 min
Pass The MicHow To Live When Mammon is on the Throne with Dr. Malcolm FoleyDr. Malcolm Foley serves as the Special Advisor to the President for Equity and Campus Engagement. In this role, Dr. Foley facilitates engagement and interaction with and among the many diverse members of our community and works collaboratively to develop initiatives designed to foster a welcoming and inclusive campus for all.Dr. Foley holds a B.A. in Religious Studies with a second major in Finance and a minor in Classics from Washington University in St. Louis. He then completed a Master of Divinity at Yale Divinity School, focusing on the theology of the...
2025-03-1737 min
Currents in ReligionThe Anti-Greed Gospel: A Conversation with Malcolm FoleyEpisode IntroIn today’s episode, the Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley joins us again to discuss his recently published book, The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward (Brazos Press 2025). I can’t imagine a more relevant book for the church, given the intense economic anxiety that is so pervasive in America and beyond. I’m excited for you to hear from Malcolm about greed, racism, and how Christians might bear witness to the gospel economically.About the Gu...
2025-03-1441 minPass The MicThe Anti-Greed Gospel with Dr. Malcolm FoleyDr. Malcolm Foley serves as the Special Advisor to the President for Equity and Campus Engagement. In this role, Dr. Foley facilitates engagement and interaction with and among the many diverse members of our community and works collaboratively to develop initiatives designed to foster a welcoming and inclusive campus for all.Dr. Foley holds a B.A. in Religious Studies with a second major in Finance and a minor in Classics from Washington University in St. Louis. He then completed a Master of Divinity at Yale Divinity School, focusing on the theology of the...
2025-03-1036 min
The Holy Post659: The Root of Racism is Greed Not Hate with Malcolm FoleyAfter a made-for-T.V. meltdown in the Oval Office between President Trump and President Zelensky of Ukraine, the administration cut all military aid to Ukraine and sided with Russia instead. Will this cause some evangelicals to rethink their support for Trump, and if so where will they go? Two popular Christian books are saying that empathy is manipulative at best, or downright sinful at worst. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn examine their arguments. Most Christians probably believe that racism is rooted in hate or ignorance, but historian Malcolm Foley says it's really all about greed. Until we understand the economic o...
2025-03-051h 31
Gravity Commons PodcastMalcolm Foley: How the Love of Money is the Root of RacismWe talked with pastor and historian Malcolm Foley about the not-well-known-enough truth that racism is NOT about hate and ignorance; it's about greed. And it always has been.Foley's new book The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward explores how the desire for power and money causes violence and exploitation, rooted in racial ideology as its justification.Malcom Foley is a pastor, historian, and speaker who serves as special adviser to the president for equity and campus engagement at...
2025-03-0454 min
Begin A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Breakthrough.The Anti-Greed Gospel by Malcolm FoleyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/178375to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Anti-Greed Gospel
Author: Malcolm Foley
Narrator: Terrence Kidd
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins
Release date: 03-04-25
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 20 ratings
Genres: Ministry & Evangelism
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Racism is not about hate and ignorance. It's about greed. And it always has been. Black Christian historian Malcolm Foley explores this idea in The Anti-Greed Gospel, showing how the desire for power and money—what some call "racial capitalism"—causes violence and exploitation. Foley reviews the history of racial violence in the United States and connects the killings of mode...
2025-03-046h 07
Theology In Pieces56 - The Anti-Greed Gospel: A Revolutionary Conversation with Malcolm Foley on the Battle with Mammon.Send us a Question!Join us as we engage in a profound discussion addressing greed's pervasive and insidious influence in our lives. In this episode, we welcome our own, Malcolm Foley, author of "The Anti-Greed Gospel," who offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of money, race, and spirituality. As we navigate the complexities of our modern world, this new world order with the new administration, Malcolm reiterates how greed perpetuates a cycle of exploitation, violence, and lies that affect all areas of our life.Malcolm shares his insights on how the church can actively...
2025-02-281h 25
Peace TalksDr. Malcolm Foley: The Anti-Greed GospelDr. Malcolm Foley joins Mariah Humphries and Katie Mullin for a surprisingly joyful episode of Peace Talks. While explaining how greed is at the root of racism, Dr. Foley reveals beautiful truths about Jesus and the Church. This episode is full of 'aha' moments that challenge the American way of living.Malcolm Foley (PhD, Baylor University) is a pastor, historian, and speaker who serves as special adviser to the president for equity and campus engagement at Baylor University. He has written for Christianity Today, The Anxious Bench, and Mere Orthodoxy. His book, The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the...
2025-02-2548 minChristianity Without Compromise: Following Jesus Beyond the Culture WarsGreed, Racism, Violence, and Empire - Malcolm FoleyDr. Malcolm Foley, pastor, historian, and author of The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Move Forward, is on Christianity Without Compromise (formerly Smashing Idols) with host Jake Doberenz to expose greed as the spiritual force behind racism, empire, and violence. Malcolm traces the invention of race as a tool for economic exploitation, showing how systems of racial violence—like slavery, segregation, and lynching—have always been fueled by the desire for wealth and power. He explains how greed functions as a rival god, how the early church mode...
2025-02-2551 min
The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken KempS5E10 - The Anti-Greed Gospel with author Malcolm FoleySend us a textKen welcomes pastor, historian, and special advisor to the President at Baylor University, Dr. Malcolm Foley. Just this month, his new book - The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward - has just been released. Dr. Foley shares something of his faith and spiritual journey. As an undergraduate at Washington University in St. Louis, he majored in Finance and the Classics. After earning an M. Div. at Yale Divinity School, he completed his Ph.D. at Baylor...
2025-02-231h 02
Shifting CultureEp. 270 Malcolm Foley - The Anti-Greed GospelMalcolm Foley has written a book that addresses some of the deepest and most intractable problems in American life - racism, violence, and greed. But his diagnosis is not what you might expect. Foley argues that the root of these evils is not just racial animus or a lust for power, but something far more fundamental - the worship of Mammon, the love of money and material wealth. In this conversation, Foley takes us on a sweeping journey, from the history of lynching in America to the cosmic battle between God and the idolatry of riches. He shows how...
2025-02-1149 min
Faithful PoliticsThe Anti-Greed Gospel: How Wealth and Racism are Connected with Dr. Malcolm FoleyHave a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn this thought-provoking episode of Faithful Politics, co-hosts Josh Burtram and Will Wright sit down with Dr. Malcolm Foley, a historian, pastor, and advisor at Baylor University, to discuss his latest book, The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward. Dr. Foley unpacks the historical and theological connections between greed, economic exploitation, and racial violence, challenging the conventional narratives about race and...
2025-02-1159 min
Theology in the RawGreed, Racism, and the Nonviolent Revolution of Jesus: Dr. Malcolm FoleyDr. Malcolm Foley (PhD, Baylor University) is a pastor, historian and speaker who serves as special advisor to the president for equity and campus engagement at Baylor University. He is the author of the upcoming book, The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward--If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel!Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintherawOr you can support me directly thr...
2025-02-101h 10
How to Heal Our DividesMalcolm Foley for “The Anti-Greed Gospel"Please enjoy this interview with Malcolm Foley for “The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward”
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2025-01-3133 min
Find Your Next CallingMalcolm Foley for “The Anti-Greed Gospel"Please enjoy this interview with Malcolm Foley for “The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward”
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2025-01-3133 min
Faith and Justice Book GroupMalcolm Foley for “The Anti-Greed Gospel"Please enjoy this interview with Malcolm Foley for “The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward”
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2025-01-3133 min
The New Evangelicals Podcast355. TNE TALKS: Understanding the Anti-Greed Gospel with Malcolm FoleyIn this TALKS Episode Tim engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Malcolm Foley about his book, 'Anti-Greed Gospel.' They explore the intricate relationship between greed and racism, delving into historical contexts, the implications of racial capitalism, and the biblical perspectives on wealth. The discussion highlights how greed has been a driving force behind systemic racism and social injustices, urging listeners to reconsider their understanding of meritocracy and the role of Christian communities in addressing these issues.Malcolm's Book | Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How...
2025-01-271h 08The New Evangelicals Podcast355. TNE TALKS: Understanding the Anti-Greed Gospel with Malcolm FoleyIn this TALKS Episode Tim engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Malcolm Foley about his book, 'Anti-Greed Gospel.' They explore the intricate relationship between greed and racism, delving into historical contexts, the implications of racial capitalism, and the biblical perspectives on wealth. The discussion highlights how greed has been a driving force behind systemic racism and social injustices, urging listeners to reconsider their understanding of meritocracy and the role of Christian communities in addressing these issues.Malcolm's Book | Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How...
2025-01-271h 08
That Makes Total Sense!Episode 284 – Malcolm FoleyThat Makes Total Sense! regular, the Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley, is back on the podcast and I could not be more psyched! His new book, The Anti-Greed Gospel releases next month and I cannot wait for it to hit the shelves. If you’re as intrigued as I was, even by the title and sub-title alone, … Continue reading Episode 284 – Malcolm Foley
2025-01-201h 12
Disarming Leviathan PodcastHow Greed Empowers Nationalism, Racism, and Violence w/ Malcolm FoleyIn this episode, Rev. Malcolm Foley joins Caleb to unpack the insidious role greed plays in fueling some of the most pressing evils of our time—racism, Christian Nationalism, and violence. They explore how greed distorts systems and relationships, driving division and oppression, and how the Gospel of Jesus offers a transformative path forward.About Malcolm Malcolm Foley is a pastor, historian, and speaker who serves as special adviser to the president for equity and campus engagement at Baylor University. He has written for Christianity Today, The Anxious Bench, and Mere Orthodoxy. Foley copastors Mosaic Waco, a mu...
2025-01-1043 min
Gifts and GracesOtis W. Pickett, Malcolm Foley, Ansley Quiros and Patrick Connelly | Using Practices of Lament in Contexts of InjusticeOn this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Dr. Otis W. Pickett, Dr. Malcolm Foley, Ansley Quiros, and Patrick Connelly on using practices of lament in contexts of injustice. Dr. Pickett is a historian of religion in the U.S. South at Clemson University. Dr. Foley is Special Advisor to the President for Equity and Campus Engagement at Baylor University. Ansley L. Quiros is an associate professor of history at the University of North Alabama. Patrick Connelly is an associate professor of history at Mississippi College. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at...
2024-11-1157 minTheology In Pieces52 - Who Are Evangelicals, Again? With Dr. Ansley Quiros and Dr. Jacob RandolphSend us a Question!Today we have a packed house with not 1, not 2, but 3 historians weighing in on the question Who are Evangelicals? With 81% of white evangelicals voting in one direction, it caused us to ask... what is it that holds evangelicals together? You may be surprised by our conclusions. We had a long but fantastic discussion including terrible tweets and responding to the most recent presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Have a listen and let us know what you think! Resources Referenced:Who Are Evangelicals, Again? Two H...
2024-09-131h 29Theology In Pieces48 - Politics and Third-Way-ismSend us a Question!On Today's Episode we respond to the horrific assassination attempt on former President Trump's life. What does this mean for our country? What spiritually can we glean from his life being spared? Did God save Trump? Does Ephesians 6:11 play a part? Then we wrestle with Adam Joyce's article on Christianity and Third-Way-ism, titled "If there is a “third way”, this isn’t it: How Christian centrists acquiesce to America’s broken political system." Why are Christians so woefully prepared to talk about politics? Is it because we've been discipled t...
2024-07-1856 minTheology In Pieces47 - Whose Fault Is It Anyway? The Poor, Trump, and a Way Forward.Send us a Question!Whose Fault is Poverty? The poor, the rich, something else? Today we tackle this tricky topic biblically. Then the guys respond to a terrible tweet from the current President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and his article: The Verdict Is In. This is in response to former President Donald Trump convicted as guilty of 34 felony counts for falsifying business records. The news of his guilt has brought many responses including memes of Jesus comforting Trump saying, "It's okay, they called me guilty too." Which spurred Malcolm's response in his new article: "Hallow...
2024-06-061h 23Theology In Pieces43 - USA Bibles, Israel, and Holy Week QuestionsSend us a Question!Are you ready for an emotional rollercoaster ride? Buckle up as we navigate the entwined tracks of faith, nationalism, and capitalism. Our spirited discourse leaps from the laughable to the profound, starting with the absurdity of a themed Bible endorsed by a political heavyweight. We'll untangle the motivations behind such moves and what they herald for America's religious and political climate.The tension heightens with a spicy analysis of the US's role in the Israel-Palestine conflict. We scrutinize the paradox of providing both military might and humanitarian relief, emblematic...
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That Makes Total Sense!Episode 240 – Malcolm FoleyOkay. I hope you have *half* as much fun listening to this episode as Malcolm and I had recording it! We went in with no notes, no background reading material, and (almost) no filters. Malcolm first came on the podcast in 2020 and we talked about his dissertation work on the history of lynching in … Continue reading Episode 240 – Malcolm Foley
2024-03-181h 02Theology In Pieces40 - Nonviolence and the Paradox of the Christian WitnessSend us a Question!On today’s podcast, Malcolm declares war on a certain pizza, we respond to some absurdity about empathy, feminism, and the church, revisit penal substitutionary atonement and respond to objections to the Christian Ethic of nonviolence in the world and from the bible. For more resources on these subjects check out:Episode 21 – Atonement Theories w/ Dr. Jacob Randolph The Scope and Power of Nonviolent Resistance | Matt. 5:9 | Slim ThompsonSinners in the Hands of a Loving God - Brian ZahndThe Day the Re...
2024-02-071h 29Theology In Pieces30 - Unpacking Biblical Sexuality: Is It Pro-Gay?Send us a Question!Are you ready to unpack the controversial subject of biblical sexuality? This robust discourse kicks off with a fun chat with Malcolm, revealing his upcoming book and meet-up with historical icon, Malcolm X. While you might wonder what drink we'd share with any historic figure, prepare for a pivot as we plunge into the pressing question - Is the Bible Pro-Gay? As we traverse this convoluted terrain of sexual ethics, theological perspectives, and biblical views on homosexuality, we invite you to join us and engage in this intense exploration. But be prepared, as t...
2023-09-0752 minTheology In Pieces29 - Mailbag: Headship and HellSend us a Question!Today had a little bit of Everything as we caught up on our Mailbag answering 2 important questions: What is the biblical definition of headship? What happens to the people on an island who never hear the gospel? We traversed the tyranny of terrible tweets and found out Malcolm and Slim's favorite empire. Tune in! Some resources: Male Headship Wasn’t a Big Deal—Until I was Sexually Harassed by My PastorThe Bible Teaches the Equal Standing of Man and Woman
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