002: Alternative Economic Systems

Subtitle: Life Is Too Short for Bad Toilet Paper Anthony shares memories of living in poverty and foster care. Tonetta grew up in a middle-class family with a dad who knew how to work the system. The pastors explore how churches can ask for money without being manipulative. They agree that life is too short for single-ply toilet paper. Links and Show Notes Submit Feedback at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/loam.fm/  Topics Discussed Personal money stories and family backgrounds The evolution of credit card usage Church fundraising practices - both ethical and problematic The spirituality of fundraising Stewardship and the common good Alternative economic systems within church communities Key Concepts Perichoresis - The mutual indwelling and relationship within the Trinity Stewardship vs. ownership The concept of "giving until it hurts" Trust and mutuality in financial relationships The relationship between capitalism and Christian giving Resources Mentioned "The Spirituality of Fundraising" by Henri Nouwen Works by Mia Birdsong "The Cost of Discipleship" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer The parable of the Widow's Mite (Mark 12) "The Great Divorce" by C.S. Lewis Notable Quotes "Life is too short for crappy toilet paper." "Grace meaning that not the expectation of return a gift, meaning there are no strings attached and capitalism just, it strings everywhere." "The forces of oppression are well funded."