Perhaps with Damon Garcia

This Good Friday I'm thinking about systems, agency, the nature of reality, the inseparability of particles, and what Jesus meant when he said on the cross, "They don't know what they're doing." Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia Preorder my book, You Don't Need a Calling: An Anti-Capitalist Manifesto for a Life of Purpose https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9798889832164/You-Dont-Need-a-Calling

Talking about the US-Israel war against Iran, the warmongering theology of Christian Zionism, the direction AI weapons are taking us, and the need for an anti-imperialist faith. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia Preorder my book, You Don't Need a Calling: An Anti-Capitalist Manifesto for a Life of Purpose https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9798889832164/You-Dont-Need-a-Calling

Talking about recent anti-trans legislation, trans rights, and the trans part of God. Article discussed in the episode by Erin Reed, "Kansas Sends Letters To Trans People Demanding The Immediate Surrender Of Drivers Licenses" https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/kansas-sends-letters-to-trans-people Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia Preorder my book, You Don't Need a Calling: An Anti-Capitalist Manifesto for a Life of Purpose https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9798889832164/You-Dont-Need-a-Calling

In episode 33 I'm talking about turning 33, why 30s are better than 20s, looksmaxxing, internet misogyny, and the new generation. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia Preorder my book, You Don't Need a Calling: An Anti-Capitalist Manifesto for a Life of Purpose https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9798889832164/You-Dont-Need-a-Calling

Talking about the Bad Bunny halftime show, the racist backlash, which political side are the real "snowflakes", and how to know if art is revolutionary. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia Preorder my book, You Don't Need a Calling: An Anti-Capitalist Manifesto for a Life of Purpose https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9798889832164/You-Dont-Need-a-Calling

We're back. Talking a bit about where I've been and some words of encouragement for yall in these times. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia Preorder my book, You Don't Need a Calling: An Anti-Capitalist Manifesto for a Life of Purpose https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9798889832164/You-Dont-Need-a-Calling

Tired and rambly episode about Zohran Mamdani's epic win and socialism and social democracy and reviewing the new movies, Bugonia and Good Fortune, and why the new "eat the rich" movies rarely have good endings. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia Preorder my book, You Don't Need a Calling: An Anti-Capitalist Manifesto for a Life of Purpose https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9798889832164/You-Dont-Need-a-Calling

Still recovering from my Minneapolis trip, recapping, and talking about the need for more community! Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia Preorder my book, You Don't Need a Calling: An Anti-Capitalist Manifesto for a Life of Purpose https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9798889832164/You-Dont-Need-a-Calling

Today we're talking about my creative journey, reclaiming lost creativity and rediscovering your inner wisdom! Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia Preorder my book, You Don't Need a Calling: An Anti-Capitalist Manifesto for a Life of Purpose https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9798889832164/You-Dont-Need-a-Calling

Talking about the failed rapture and the problem with escapist theology. Andre Henry: Rapture, again: Why the end times never end https://religionnews.com/2025/09/24/rapture-again-why-the-end-times-never-end/ Peter Rollins: The Rapture https://youtu.be/Y5QGR0BgTWI?si=C2u1wKFXCkL_DTX8 Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia Preorder my book, You Don't Need a Calling: An Anti-Capitalist Manifesto for a Life of Purpose https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9798889832164/You-Dont-Need-a-Calling

A ranty episode about what's been going on this week. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia Preorder my book, You Don't Need a Calling: An Anti-Capitalist Manifesto for a Life of Purpose https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9798889832164/You-Dont-Need-a-Calling

Today is a more personal episode talking about my friend who passed away last week and some thoughts on truly living before we die. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia Preorder my book, You Don't Need a Calling: An Anti-Capitalist Manifesto for a Life of Purpose https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9798889832164/You-Dont-Need-a-Calling

Today we're talking about Gaza, imperialist propaganda, and the new War of the Worlds movie, starring Ice Cube. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia Preorder my book, You Don't Need a Calling: An Anti-Capitalist Manifesto for a Life of Purpose https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9798889832164/You-Dont-Need-a-Calling

Today we're talking about the need to feel seen, validation, origin stories, and why you can't be fixed. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia Preorder my book, You Don't Need a Calling: An Anti-Capitalist Manifesto for a Life of Purpose https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9798889832164/You-Dont-Need-a-Calling

Let's talk about AI and try not to doomer out too much, but it's getting bad. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia Preorder my book, You Don't Need a Calling: An Anti-Capitalist Manifesto for a Life of Purpose https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9798889832164/You-Dont-Need-a-Calling

We're back! I talk about finishing my book after two years, why you don't need a calling, the big business behind deportations, end times conspiracy theories, and my review of the controversial new Superman! Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia Preorder my book, You Don't Need a Calling: An Anti-Capitalist Manifesto for a Life of Purpose https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9798889832164/You-Dont-Need-a-Calling

Goodbye for now. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia

In this episode I talk about creative block and learning to have compassion for yourself and your work. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia

The new pope is a leo! The 14th Leo! Let's talk about the man who some are calling the next "woke Marxist pope" and what it really means to have another Leo in the big 2025. Check out Theology Beer Camp at https://www.theologybeercamp2025.com Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia

We're 100 days into Trump's second presidency and in today's episode I get some thoughts and feelings off my chest about the disastrous state of things. Check out Theology Beer Camp at https://www.theologybeercamp2025.com Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia

Today's episode is about the passing of Pope Francis, his beef with JD Vance, and whether the pope was really as progressive as they say he is. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia

It's Good Friday and we're spoiling the end of the Jesus story in today's episode of the podcast but we're also talking about the type of radical politics that leads to the crucifixion of both Jesus and the protestors of today. I also spoil the ending to my book! Buy The God Who Riots here: https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506480374/The-God-Who-Riots Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia

It's the Friday before Holy Week and we're talking about the human side of the Jesus story and his week of political demonstrations before getting arrested. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia

In episode 13 we're talking about sin! I go through the seven deadly sins and talk about how to have a larger systemic perspective of sin that goes beyond the individualistic perspective you're used to. Systemic destructiveness causes individual destructiveness. We need a bigger picture. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia

In episode 12 we're talking about humility! But do you really need to be more humble? Or do you need to stop shrinking yourself for other people's comfort? Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia

Let's move beyond the binary of growing vs defective! You've been on one long path and you haven't gone off course. It's episode 11 and the third week of the Lent series and we're going even deeper! Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia

Let's talk about doubt baby! It doesn't have to be scary. In episode 10 we learn how to welcome doubt as an important part of faith and life! Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia

It's Lent yall. In episode 9 I talk about remembering that we're all gonna die and two ways to live your life differently in response. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia

In episode 8 I talk about how change really works, vulnerability, the cage stage, and what prophecy really is. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia

In episode 7 I talk about why we love the 8 year old viral sensation known as the Rizzler, the ethics of posting your children for money, legislation to protect child influencers, and finally, my advice for the Rizzler. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia

Happy Valentine's Day! In episode 6 I give 10 hot takes on love. Some are theological, some are political, some are personal, all are unhinged. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia

In episode 5 I talk about how to trust yourself and letting your body lead you. We also give a review of some of my favorite things from 2024, the best movie of the year, the Kendrick vs. Drake beef, who the real GOAT is, what I'm learning, and more! Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia

In episode 4 I talk about what my friends taught me about how to overcome perfectionism. Video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia

In episode 3 I talk about making peace with social media algorithms, the devastating 14 hour TikTok ban, Donald Trump's inauguration, Elon Musk's awkward salute, and navigating extremes. You can watch the video version of this podcast on the brand new podcast youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PerhapswithDamonGarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia

In episode 2 I talk about LA, the TikTok ban, and how both are waking a lot of people up to the fragility of America. Oh and of course we talk about the famous chicken strip in my hometown of Santa Maria, California. Watch the video version at https://www.youtube.com/damongarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia

Welcome to the first episode of Perhaps with Damon Garcia! In this episode I talk about how I got here and why I'm starting this show. Thank you for tuning in! Watch the video version at https://www.youtube.com/damongarcia Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon Subscribe to my newsletter at https://damongarcia.substack.com Support me at https://www.patreon.com/c/damongarcia