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In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferSteve Griggs: Straight Dirt on Wealth, Work, and the Art of Landscape DesignLandscape designer Steve Griggs joins Frank Schaeffer for a raw, funny, deeply human conversation about rising from a working-class New York childhood to becoming one of America’s premier landscape artists — featured in Forbes, WSJ, HuffPost and Bravo’s Backyard Envy.Steve reveals the truth about designing for the ultra-wealthy, why taste beats money every time, how stonework builds character, what 40 years in the dirt taught him, and why water + fire belong in every garden — from mega-estates to tiny balconies.Frank and Steve go deep on class, beauty, craftsmanship, fathers, work ethic, climate, art, and...
2025-12-0659 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferMedical Gaslighting, Grief & a Golden Retriever Healer with Dr. Carolyn Larkin Taylor, MDNeurologist Dr. Carolyn Larkin Taylor, MD joins Frank Schaeffer to talk about her powerful new memoir Whispers of the Mind — a life in neurology, grief, intuition, near-death stories, medical gaslighting, and one extraordinary golden retriever named Prancer who became a four-legged healer in the clinic._____LINKShttps://www.carolynlarkintaylorauthor.com/Whispers of the Mind: A Neurologist's Memoirhttps://bookshop.org/a/99692/9781647429362_____Across three decades of practice, Dr. Taylor has walked families through ALS, Parkinson’s, deme...
2025-11-281h 24
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferKaren Elliott House on MBS, Saudi Arabia, and the Future of Faith and PowerPulitzer Prize–winning journalist Karen Elliott House joins Frank Schaeffer to talk about her remarkable new book, The Man Who Would Be King, Muhammad bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia.Across four decades of reporting on the Middle East and Saudi Arabia, Karen has developed rare access to the kingdom’s inner world — including seven in-depth meetings with Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman (MBS), often late at night inside the palace.In this conversation, Frank and Karen dive into:How a strict Texas church...
2025-11-141h 09
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferUnpacking The Gospel with Christian Smith, PhDUnpacking The Gospel with Christian Smith, PhDFrank Schaeffer joins sociologist Christian Smith, PhD, author of "Why Religion Went Obsolete" and "Moral Believing Animals", for a deep conversation about Frank’s new book, "The Gospel of Zip."Together they explore the book’s central themes: how dogs teach us humility, forgiveness, and connection; what Frank calls the “survival of the friendliest”; and how love, caregiving, and beauty offer a countercultural answer to division and loneliness.Frank reflects on growing up as the son of theologian Francis Schaeffer, the lessons of failure and forgiveness, and why...
2025-11-061h 07
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferSally McQuillen, LCSW, CADC on Reaching for Beautiful: Love, Loss, and the Wild Child Who Changed EverythingFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Sally McQuillen, exploring her work and the themes of her book, Reaching for Beautiful: A Memoir of Loving and Losing a Wild Child._____LINKShttps://www.sallymcquillen.com/https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-sally-mcquillen_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… wi...
2025-10-031h 08
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferExiled but Not Silent: Amanda Quintero Aguerrevere on Power, Policy, and the Price of BelongingFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Amanda Quintero Aguerrevere, exploring her work and the themes of her book, “We Said Farewell: stories of forced exile”_____https://www.byamanda.lovehttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-amanda-quintero-aguerrevere_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substa...
2025-07-151h 17
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferCracked Open: Michelle Moffitt on Breaking Free, Setting Boundaries, and Reclaiming Your PowerFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Michelle Moffitt, exploring her work and the themes of her book, Cracked Open: A Journey to a Resilient and Independent Mindset._____LINKShttps://michellemoffitt.comhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-michelle-moffitt_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Fr...
2025-06-171h 17
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferJonathan Rauch Unfiltered: Cross Purposes, Broken Democracy, and Free Speech on Fire with Frank SchaefferJonathan Rauch joins Frank Schaeffer to tear apart the tangled mess of faith and politics in America. From religious hypocrisy to democracy’s near-collapse, this episode isn’t for the faint of heart. Get ready for a searing look at free speech, identity, and the culture war battles you can’t ignore._____LINKShttps://www.brookings.edu/people/jonathan-rauch/https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-jonathan-rauch_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcas...
2025-06-101h 06
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferGenetic Secrets, Racial Identity & Hidden Truths with Author Gail LukasikFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Gail Lukasik, exploring her life and work and the themes of her book, What They Never Told Us: True Stories of Family Secrets and Hidden Identities Revealed._____LINKShttps://www.gaillukasik.comhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-gail-lukasikI have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast...
2025-06-031h 02
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferThe Camps Never Closed: Andrea Pitzer on the Hidden History We Choose to ForgetWhat if the horrors of Auschwitz weren’t a historical exception—but part of a global pattern we refuse to name? Andrea Pitzer joins Frank Schaeffer to expose the uncomfortable truth behind her book One Long Night: A Global History of Concentration Camps. From colonial Cuba to contemporary detentions, we trace the chilling evolution of mass civilian imprisonment—and how democracies, not just dictatorships, are to blame. This is the history we’re living again. Listen in before the memory fades._____LINKShttps://andreapitzer.comhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-andrea-pitzerI have...
2025-05-271h 13
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferWhite Jesus & the Weaponization of Boyhood: Frank Schaeffer x Rev. Angela DenkerIs your Jesus making your sons more radical—or more compassionate? In this scorching conversation, Frank Schaeffer sits down with Rev. Angela Denker to unpack her explosive new book Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood. From Lutheran pulpits to CNN, Denker has tracked how faith, fear, and masculinity are being fused in dangerous ways. This episode exposes how American Christianity is grooming boys for culture war—and what real spiritual courage looks like instead._____LINKShttps://angeladenker.substack.comhttps://www.instagram.com/denkerangela/https://www.yout...
2025-05-201h 17
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferBrian Kaylor on Baptizing America and How Christian Nationalism Hijacked Mainline ReligionFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Brian Kaylor, President and Editor-in-Chief of Word & Way, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Baptizing America._____LINKShttps://briankaylor.comhttps://wordandway.orghttps://dogma.wordandway.org/https://bsky.app/profile/briankaylor.bsky.socialhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-brian-kaylor_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus...
2025-05-061h 07
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferVeeda BybeeFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Veeda Bybee, exploring her work and the themes of her book, “A Few of My Favorite Things: Recipes Inspired by Family-Friendly Musicals”_____LINKShttps://veedabybee.comhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-veeda-bybee_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favori...
2025-04-2558 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • Stuck by Yoni AppelbaumFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Yoni Appelbaum, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Stuck: How the Privileged and the Propertied Broke the Engine of American Opportunity._____https://www.theatlantic.com/author/yoni-appelbaum/https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-yoni-appelbaum_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… wi...
2025-04-151h 00
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • Money, Lies and God by Katherine StewartFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Katherine Stewart, exploring her work and the themes of her book, "Money, Lies and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy”_____LINKShttps://katherinestewart.me/https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-katherine-stewart-2025_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Scha...
2025-02-281h 01
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferMagdalene J. TaylorFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Magdalene J. Taylor, exploring her work and the themes of her article, “The Tech Oligarchy Is Stealing Your Sexuality.”_____LINKSMany Such Cases on Substackhttps://substack.com/@magdaleneXhttps://x.com/magdajtaylorInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/magdajtaylor/https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-magdalene-j-taylor_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, list...
2025-02-251h 16
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferSimone & Malcolm CollinsFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Simone & Malcolm Collins, exploring their life and work._____LINKShttps://pronatalist.orghttps://collinsinstitute.orghttps://hardea.orghttps://www.youtube.com/@SimoneandMalcolmhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-simone-amp-malcolm-collins_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Sc...
2025-02-111h 15
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • Against the Fascist Creep by Alexander Reid RossFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Alexander Reid Ross, Ph.D.,, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Against the Fascist Creep._____LINKShttps://alexanderreidross.nethttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-alexander-reid-ross-phdBOOKAgainst the Fascist Creephttps://bookshop.org/p/books/against-the-fascist-creep-alexander-reid-ross/10730754?aid=99692&ean=9781849352444&listref=it-has-to-be-readI have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes...
2025-02-041h 19
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferKaren OlsonFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Family Promise Founder and CEO Emeritus Karen Olson, exploring her life and work and the themes of her book, Meant for More: Following Your Heart and Finding Your Purpose._____LINKSMeant for More: Following Your Heart and Finding Your Purposehttps://bit.ly/3ZOwOjjhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-episode-432-karen-olson_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening...
2024-12-2458 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • Friendly Fire: A Fractured Memoir by Paul RousseauFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Paul Rousseau, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Friendly Fire: A Fractured Memoir._____LINKShttps://paul-rousseau.com/https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-episode-430-paul-rousseau_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to...
2024-12-101h 02
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • A Hard Silence by Melanie BrooksFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with teacher and author Melanie Brooks, exploring her work and the themes of her book, A Hard Silence: One daughter remaps family, grief, and faith when HIV/AIDS changes it all._____LINKSThe Globe and Mail: "Britain’s infected-blood inquiry changes nothing. But it means everything"https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-britains-infected-blood-inquiry-changes-nothing-but-it-means/https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-melanie-brooks_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to...
2024-12-031h 06
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferJeffrey W. Swanson, PhDFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Jeffrey W. Swanson, PhD, exploring his work work on gun violence prevention and mental health._____LINKShttps://psychiatry.duke.edu/profile/jeffrey-w-swansonhttps://riskbasedfirearmpolicy.org/about-us/https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-dr-jeffrey-wallace-swanson_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe...
2024-11-261h 13
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • BoyMom by Ruth WhippmanFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Journalist, Cultural Critic, and Author, Ruth Whippman, exploring her work and the themes of her book, BoyMom, Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity._____LINKSAuthor of BoyMom, Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinitywww.ruthwhippman.comhttps://www.instagram.com/ruthwhippman/SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK: https://ruthwhippman.substack.com/https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-ruth-whippman_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of...
2024-11-191h 11
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferMark RowlandsFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with philosopher and author Mark Rowlands, exploring the themes of his book, The Happiness of Dogs._____LINKShttps://www.theguardian.com/books/article/2024/aug/18/i-wag-therefore-i-am-the-philosophy-of-dogshttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-bonus-episode-mark-rowlands_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your fa...
2024-11-151h 12
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • Future of Denial by Tad DeLayFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with philosopher, religion scholar, and interdisciplinary critical theorist, Tad DeLay, PhD, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Future of Denial: The Ideologies of Climate Change._____LINKSTwitter/X: https://x.com/taddelayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/taddelayauthorWebsite: taddelay.com Future of Denial Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-denial/id1739638142The Guardian: https://bit.ly/3Usp7xBP&RAPRAXIS: https://bit.ly/3YuCjmJVerso Books: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2857-future-of-denial
2024-11-121h 11
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferBekah McNeel & Rev. Dr. Leah Schade, PhDFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Bekah McNeel & Dr. Leah Schade, PhD, exploring the themes of their work._____LINKShttps://bekahmcneel.comhttps://www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopreacher/https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-bonus-episode-bekah-mcneel-amp-rev-dr-leah-schade_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, an...
2024-11-081h 12
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferSheryl Gay StolbergFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with New York Times Washington Correspondent and Wilson Center Public Policy Fellow, Sheryl Gay Stolberg, exploring the themes of her work._____LINKShttps://www.wilsoncenter.org/person/sheryl-gay-stolberghttps://www.nytimes.com/by/sheryl-gay-stolberghttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-sheryl-gay-stolberg_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please...
2024-11-051h 16
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferFaith HillFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Faith Hill, Staff Writer at The Atlantic._____LINKShttps://www.theatlantic.com/author/faith-hill/https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversationnbspwith-frank-schaeffer_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. ...
2024-11-011h 14
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferPaul WeigelFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Paul Weigel, exploring his life and work and the themes of his book, Iron Dad: A Cancer Survivor’s Story of Discovering Strength, Life, and Love through Fatherhood._____LINKShttps://irondadbook.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulweigelirondadhttps://www.instagram.com/paulweigelirondadhttps://www.facebook.com/paulweigelirondadhttps://www.youtube.com/@paulweigelirondad-dn5gxhttps://a.co/d/dS24xNPhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-paul-k-weigelI have had the pleasure of ta...
2024-10-291h 05
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferJean L. WaightFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Jean L. Waight, exploring the themes of her book, The River Beyond the Dam._____LINKShttps://jeanwaight.comRecent essay in ProgressiveChristianity.org: https://progressivechristianity.org/resource/lifting-women-in-progressive-churches/Book Introductory video (2+ minutes): https://youtu.be/x-X2gX4PMVQhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-jean-l-waight_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-p...
2024-10-1859 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • Winging It by Randy FertelFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Randy Fertel, exploring his life and work and the themes of his book, Winging It: Improv’s Power & Peril in the Time of Trump._____LINKShttps://www.fertel.comhttps://www.facebook.com/randyfertel/https://x.com/rfertelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-fertel/https://www.instagram.com/rfertel/https://randyfertel.substack.comhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-randy-fertel_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and ch...
2024-10-111h 18
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • The Case for the Legal Protection of Animals by Kimberly C. MooreFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Advocate Kimberly C. Moore, exploring her life and work and the themes of her book, The Case for the Legal Protection of Animals: Humanity’s Shared Destiny with the Animal Kingdom._____LINKShttps://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/lawyers/kimberly-moore.htmlhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-kimbery-c-mooreBOOKhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/the-case-for-the-legal-protection-of-animals-humanity-s-shared-destiny-with-the-animal-kingdom-2023-kimberly-c-moore/20611572?aid=99692&ean=9783031460647&listref=it-has-to-be-read&_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, an...
2024-10-081h 12
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferStephan TchividjianFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Stephan Tchividjian, President of the board of the National Christian Foundation of South Florida (and Grandson of Evangelist Billy Graham), exploring his life and work._____LINKShttps://www.trustbridgeglobal.com/stephan-tchividjianhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-stephan-tchividjian_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this...
2024-10-041h 02
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • Disobedient Women by Sarah StankorbFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Journalist and Author Sarah Stankorb, exploring her work and the themes of her book, Disobedient Women: How a Small Group of Faithful Women Exposed Abuse, Brought Down Powerful Pastors, and Ignited an Evangelical Reckoning._____LINKShttp://sarahstankorb.comhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-sarah-stankorbShop the “It Has to Be Read.” Book Club List: https://bookshop.org/shop/frankschaeffer_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I wa...
2024-09-271h 08
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • American Doom Loop by Dale MaharidgeFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dale Maharidge, exploring the themes of his work and his book, American Doom Loop: Dispatches from a Troubled Nation, 1980s-2020s._____LINKShttps://journalism.columbia.edu/faculty/dale-maharidgehttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-dale-maharidgeShop the “It Has to Be Read.” Book Club List: https://bookshop.org/shop/frankschaeffer_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you...
2024-09-241h 13
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferMichael SheldrickFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author and Global Citizen Founder Michael Sheldrick, exploring his work and the themes of his book, From Ideas to Impact._____LINKShttps://michaelsheldrick.comhttps://www.globalcitizen.org/en/https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-michael-sheldrick_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast...
2024-09-101h 11
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • Rift by Cait WestFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Cait West, exploring her work and the themes of her book, Rift: A Memoir of Breaking Away from Christian Patriarchy._____LINKShttps://www.caitwest.comhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-cait-west_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite pl...
2024-09-061h 18
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferJason SokolFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with American Historian and Author, Professor Jason Sokol, exploring his work and the themes of his books, including The Heavens Might Crack: The Death and Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr._____LINKSwww.jasonsokol.comhttps://ugapress.org/book/9780820365541/the-heavens-might-crack/https://love-children-planet.squarespace.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-jason-sokol_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000...
2024-08-2759 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferSteven HoffenFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Steven Hoffen, exploring his life and work as the Executive Director of Growing Peace, Inc._____LINKShttps://www.growingpeaceinc.orghttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-steven-hoffen_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, an...
2024-08-091h 03
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • Ask Not by Maureen CallahanFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with award-winning investigative journalist, author, columnist, and commentator, Maureen Callahan, exploring her work and the themes of her latest book, Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed._____LINKShttps://www.maureencallahan.nethttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-maureen-callahan_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to...
2024-08-021h 03
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies by Rev. Prof. Dr. David P. GusheeFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Rev. Prof. Dr. David P. Gushee, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies._____LINKShttps://www.davidpgushee.comhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-rev-prof-dr-david-p-gusheeShop the “It Has to Be Read.” Book Club List: https://bookshop.org/shop/frankschaefferBOOKDefending Democracy from Its Christian Enemieshttps://bit.ly/defending-democracy-dpg_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and...
2024-07-301h 12
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • This Is Going to Hurt by Bekah S. McNeelFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Journalist and Author Bekah McNeel, exploring her work and the themes of her book, This Is Going to Hurt: Following Jesus in a Divided America._____LINKShttps://bekahmcneel.comhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-bekah-s-mcneel_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… wi...
2024-07-191h 00
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • My American Dream by Barbara Sommer FeiginFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Barbara Sommer Feigin, exploring her life and work and the themes of her book, My American Dream: A Journey from Fascism to Freedom._____LINKSwww.barbarafeigin.comhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-barbara-sommer-feiginShop the “It Has to Be Read.” Book Club List: https://bookshop.org/shop/frankschaefferBOOKMy American Dreamhttps://bit.ly/my-american-dream-bsf_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this...
2024-07-161h 10
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • What Are Children For? by Anastasia Berg and Rachel WisemanFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman, exploring their work and the themes of their book, What Are Children For?_____LINKShttps://www.anastasiaberg.com/https://www.rachelwiseman.com/https://thepointmag.comhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-anastasia-berg-and-rachel-wiseman_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this...
2024-07-051h 31
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferTimothy William WatersFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Professor Timothy William Waters exploring his work and the themes of his book, Boxing Pandora: Rethinking Borders, States, and Secession in a Democratic World._____LINKSWSJ 🎁 Link: “Genocide in My Classroom”https://www.wsj.com/articles/genocide-in-my-classroom-free-speech-higher-education-israel-house-hearing-eb837457?reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink&st=94ajvdw7o6sf365Timothy William Waters Page on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ATimothy+William+Waters&s=relevancerank&text=Timothy+William+Waters&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-timothy-william-waters_____I have had the...
2024-06-251h 10
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferJulie IngersollFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author and Professor Julie Ingersoll, exploring the themes of her book, Building God's Kingdom: Inside The World Of Christian Reconstruction._____LINKShttp://julieingersoll.weebly.comhttps://twitter.com/julieingersollhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-episode-414-julie-ingersoll_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In...
2024-06-181h 08
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • Get Married by Brad WilcoxFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Professor of Sociology and Director of the National Marriage Project, Brad Wilcox, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Get Married: Why Americans Should Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families and Save Civilization._____LINKShttp://brad-wilcox.comhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-brad-wilcox_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000...
2024-06-141h 14
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • Hannah's Children by Catherine Ruth PakalukFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Associate Professor and Author Catherine Ruth Pakaluk, exploring the themes of her book, Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth._____LINKShttps://twitter.com/CRPakalukhttps://www.hannahschildren.comShop the “It Has to Be Read.” Book Club List: https://bookshop.org/shop/frankschaefferhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-catherine-pakaluk_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you...
2024-06-111h 14
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • A Well-Trained Wife by Tia LevingsFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with podcaster, speaker, and content strategist Tia Levings, exploring her life and work and the themes of her book, A Well-Trained Wife._____LINKShttps://tialevings.comhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-tia-levings_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite pl...
2024-05-311h 13
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • Baptistland by Christa BrownFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Christa Brown, exploring her life and work and the themes of her book, Baptistland._____LINKShttps://christabrown.me/columns/https://x.com/ChristaBrown777https://christabrown.substack.com/https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-christa-brown_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… wi...
2024-05-311h 05
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • Beatleness by Candy LeonardFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Sociologist and Author Candy Leonard, exploring the themes of her book, Beatleness: How the Beatles and Their Fans Remade the World, the concerns, hopes, and dreams of the Baby Boomer generation - and commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Ed Sullivan appearance and Beatles records occupying the first five spots on the American singles chart!_____LINKSCandyLeonard.comTwitter @CandySezShop the “It Has to Be Read.” Book Club List: https://bookshop.org/shop/frankschaefferLove, Children, Planet. https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/even...
2024-04-191h 05
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferJohn PavlovitzFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with John Pavlovitz, exploring the themes of his new book, Worth Fighting For: Finding Courage and Compassion When Cruelty Is Trending._____LINKShttps://johnpavlovitz.comhttps://www.facebook.com/johnpavlovitzofficialhttps://twitter.com/johnpavlovitzhttps://www.instagram.com/johnpavlovitz/https://www.patreon.com/johnpavlovitzhttps://substack.com/@johnpavlovitzhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-john-pavlovitz-2024_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time...
2024-04-0257 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferDavid FrumFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Former Speechwriter and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush, Staff Writer for The Atlantic, and New York Times Bestselling Author David Frum._____LINKShttps://davidfrum.comhttps://www.theatlantic.com/author/david-frum/_____David Frum is a staff writer at the Atlantic.Frum is the author of ten books, most recently TRUMPOCALYPSE: Restoring American Democracy (HarperCollins, 2020). His first book, Dead Right, won praise from William F. Buckley as “the most refreshing intellectual experience in a generation” and from Frank Rich in the New York Time...
2024-03-121h 05
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferThe Reverend: Nick Canfield & Rev. Vince AndersonFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Nick Canfield and Rev. Vince Anderson, exploring their lives, craft, and their new film, The Reverend._____LINKShttp://www.thereverendfilm.comhttps://www.facebook.com/reverendfilmhttps://www.instagram.com/thereverendfilm/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14444398/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_reverend_2021https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-the-reverend-with-nick-canfield-and-rev-vince-anderson_____Watch The Reverend on The Criterion Channelhttps://www.criterionchannel.com/videos/the-reverendWatch
2024-03-081h 03
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • Eve by Cat BohannonFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Cat Bohannon, exploring the themes of her new book, Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution._____LINKShttps://www.catbohannon.comBOOKEve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolutionhttps://bit.ly/482OLNuhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-cat-bohannon_____Cat completed her PhD in 2022 at Columbia University, where she studied the evolution of narrative and cognition. Her writing has appeared in Scientific American, Science magazine, The Best American Nonrequired Reading, Lapham’s Quarterly, Th...
2024-02-021h 14
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferIt Has to Be Read. • Climbing the Rough Side of the Mountain by Norman Hill & Velma Murphy HillFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Norman Hill & Velma Murphy Hill, exploring their life and work and the themes of their book, Climbing the Rough Side of the Mountain: The Extraordinary Story of Love, Civil Rights, and Labor Activism._____LINKSClimbing the Rough Side of the Mountain: The Extraordinary Story of Love, Civil Rights, and Labor Activismhttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-norman-hill-amp-velma-murphy-hill_____When Velma Murphy was knocked unconscious by a brick thrown by a man from an angry white mob and was carried away by Norman Hill, it...
2023-12-221h 12
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferBradley OnishiIn this Bonus Episode of In Conversation…, Frank catches up with Brad Onishi, getting a feel for where we're at in the midst of Donald Trump's numerous indictments and how his run for the presidency may boil down to him merely trying to stay out of prison.Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Bradley Onishi, exploring the themes of his book, Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism–And What Comes Next._____LINKShttps://www.bradonishi.comPODCASTStraight White American Jesus PodcastBOOK...
2023-08-1136 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferSamir Selmanović, Ph.D. PCCFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author, Coach, and Turn Lab Founder, Samir Selmanović, Ph.D. PCC, exploring his work helping leaders thrive both personally and professionally by embracing the experience of human life._____LINKSwww.samirselmanovic.comwww.turncommunity.com/frankwww.turncommunity.com/lab_____"I have been an engineer, a minister, a political activist, and an executive coach, lucky to have worked with more than 50 organizations. I also had a fair share of forcing change on myself, the people I love, and the world. There's a way to m...
2023-03-031h 05
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferFrank Schaeffer • Authoritarianism in the Name of GodFrank Schaeffer • Authoritarianism in the Name of GodI have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on YouTube and S...
2023-01-1010 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferFrank Schaeffer • We Don't Have a Political Problem. We Have a Religious Problem.Frank Schaeffer • We Don't Have a Political Problem. We Have a Religious Problem.I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a ful...
2023-01-0507 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferFrank Schaeffer • Tell the Truth About Pope BenedictFrank Schaeffer • Tell the Truth About Pope BenedictI have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on YouTube and S...
2023-01-0206 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferFrank Schaeffer • I'm Dreaming of a White Rose ChristmasFrank Schaeffer • I'm Dreaming of a White Rose ChristmasI have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on YouTu...
2022-12-1907 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferFrank Schaeffer • We Have a Billionaire ProblemFrank Schaeffer • We Have a Billionaire ProblemI have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on YouTube and Subst...
2022-12-1606 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferFrank Schaeffer • Dear Evangelicals, Let Me Save You from Self-DestructionFrank Schaeffer • Dear Evangelicals, Let Me Save You from Self-DestructionI have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on Yo...
2022-12-1307 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferFrank Schaeffer • It Has to Be Said.Frank Schaeffer • It Has to Be Said.I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on YouTube and Subst...
2022-11-2105 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferFrank Schaeffer • My Message to the Right Wing: Go to Hell. I’m an American.My Message to the Right Wing: Go to Hell. I’m an American.I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a ful...
2022-08-2508 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferFrank Schaeffer • The Secret to a Happy LifeThe Secret to a Happy LifeI have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on YouTube and Substack tha...
2022-07-2010 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferFrank Schaeffer • We Are Not Exempt From World History.We Are Not Exempt From World History.I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on YouTube and Sub...
2022-07-0213 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferFrank Schaeffer • The Truth is Never Convenient.The Truth is Never Convenient.I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on YouTube and Substack that you...
2022-06-2811 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferFrank Schaeffer • The Left Has *Minutes* to Get Its Act Together.The Left Has *Minutes* to Get Its Act Together.I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on You...
2022-06-2410 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferMindshift • Dr. Clint Heacock and Frank SchaefferIn this Bonus Episode of In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, Dr. Clint Heacock of the Mindshift Podcast interviews Frank Schaeffer on his new book, Fall in Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy.Available November 2 from HCI Books.Get the BookSubscribe to The Mindshift PodcastI have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 ti...
2021-11-021h 16
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferRev. Adam Russell TaylorFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, exploring his work as President of Sojourners and Author of Mobilizing Hope: Faith-Inspired Activism for a Post Civil Rights Generation. His new book, A More Perfect Union: A New Vision for Building the Beloved Community is available now.Links:Soujourners on TwitterSoJo Action on TwitterRev. Adam Russell Taylor on TwitterA More Perfect Union: A New Vision for Building the Beloved Community_____Rev. Adam Russell Taylor is president of Sojourners and author of Mobilizing...
2021-10-291h 04
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferJerome CopulskyFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Berkley Center Research Fellow Jerome Copulsky, exploring American civil religion and the significance of Francis Schaeffer._____LINKShttps://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/people/jerome-copulsky_____Jerome Copulsky, a scholar is residence at American University and a Berkley Center research fellow, specializes in modern Western religious thought, political theory, and church/state issues. He is currently working on a project on American civil religion and its discontents. From 2016 to 2017, he was the American Academy of Religion/Luce Fellow and senior advisor at the U.S. Department of State's Office of...
2021-10-261h 03
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferRabbi Or RoseFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Rabbi Or Rose, Founding Director of the Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership of Hebrew College._____The Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership of Hebrew College, established in 2016 in honor of Betty Ann Greenbaum Miller, seeks to provide current and future religious and ethical leaders with the knowledge and skills to serve in a religiously diverse society._____LINKSFOLLOW THE MILLER CENTER ON TWITTER.FOLLOW HEBREW COLLEGE ON TWITTER.WEBSITES:MILLER CENTERPSALMSEASONJOURNAL OF INTERRELIGIOUS STUDIES
2021-10-191h 12
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferAmy SiskindFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Amy Siskind, author of The Weekly List and President of The New Agenda, a non profit dedicated to the advancement of women and girls, exploring advocacy, activism, and her book, The List: A Week-by-Week Reckoning of Trump’s First Year.Links:https://amysiskind.comhttps://theweeklylist.orghttps://twitter.com/Amy_Siskindhttps://twitter.com/TheNewAgendahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-list/id1392843387https://www.amazon.com/dp/1635572711?tag=&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1DEFENDER OF DEMOCRACY, ACTIVIST FO...
2021-10-151h 03
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferCivia TamarkinIs ‘Roe’ Finished?Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Investigative Journalist and Filmmaker Civia Tamarkin, exploring her work as an Investigative Journalist, the film she directed, Birthright: A War Story, and asking the question, “Is ‘Roe’ Finished?”_____LINKShttps://msmagazine.com/2021/03/24/civia-tamarkin-arizona-abortion-laws-access/https://www.birthrightfilm.com_____Civia Tamarkin is an award-winning investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker and former television news executive. She has produced independent and cable documentaries as well as developed programming content, models and strategies for cable, internet and digital global platforms. Tamarkin formerly was a CNN executive...
2021-10-121h 02
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferNicole Lynn LewisFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Nicole Lynn Lewis, Author of PREGNANT GIRL and Founder of Generation Hope, exploring her book, her foundation, and what the future could look like if the U.S. provided real support for young families._____LINKShttp://nicolelynnlewis.comwww.generationhope.orgtwitter.com/NicoleLynnLewistwitter.com/SupportGenHopePregnant Girl_____At age seventeen, Nicole Lynn Lewis, a good student who grew up in a middle-class family, found herself fighting against the prejudices and low expectations that society...
2021-10-081h 06
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferGenesis BeFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Artist and Activist Genesis Be, exploring her latest album, Tom Boy, biracial queer intersectionality, and the viral Confederate emblem protest that thrust her into the national spotlight._____LINKSFollow Genesis on:https://www.facebook.com/GenesisBe/https://twitter.com/GenesisBehttps://www.youtube.com/c/GenesisBeOfficial_____In 2016, a young rapper from Mississippi captivated America with a bold theatrical protest against the Mississippi State Flag. The protest went viral. The resulting backlash and press, threw her into the ongoing fight to remove the Confederate emblem...
2021-10-0559 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferJared Yates SextonFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Jared Yates Sexton, Associate Professor of writing at Georgia Southern University, exploring his book, American Rule: How a Nation Conquered the World but Failed Its People, available now in paperback._____LINKSThe Muckrake PodcastFollow Jared on TwitterRead and Support Jared Yates Sexton’s Work on Substack_____Jared Yates Sexton is the author of AMERICAN RULE: HOW A NATION CONQUERED THE WORLD BUT FAILED ITS PEOPLE (paperback edition released in September of 2021) an...
2021-10-011h 04
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferJoel BarrettFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author and Founder of JoelSpeaksOut.com, Joel Barrett, exploring his book, Godly… But Gay, his journey through "ex-gay therapy," and his work uncovering what is real and true without apology or pretense._____LINKSJoelSpeaksOut.comGodly … But Gay_____Joel’s memoir of growing up Godly, but always knowing he was gay. He lived a life of fear and shame for over 30 years. In a dramatic twist, he came face to face with himself when he had an encounter with another closeted gay minister. The story of his jo...
2021-09-281h 01
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferChristian StephenFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Christian Stephen, exploring conflict journalism, and his latest venture, the News and Media Website, The Signal._____LINKShttps://www.good.is/features/christian-stephen-war-photographerhttps://www.thesgnl.comhttps://www.facebook.com/fromthesignalhttps://twitter.com/thesignalhttps://twitter.com/cam_stephen_____Christian Stephen is a Journalist, Filmmaker, Virtual Reality Creator, Writer, and Photographer. Internationally recognized as a pioneer and leader in the field of innovative journalism, as well as a respected investigative reporter, Christian has covered stories in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Gaza, Central...
2021-09-241h 04
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferTiffany Kimmel Stubbert & Paul Carlos SouthwickFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Filmmaker Tiffany Kimmel Stubbert and Attorney and Activist Paul Carlos Southwick, exploring the battle between religious exemptions and civil liberties and the making of the feature-length documentary, On God’s Campus._____LINKSwww.tiffanykimmel.com_____Tiffany Kimmel Stubbert is a multi-hyphenate writer-producer-director. She is currently producing a feature-length documentary that explores the battle between religious exemptions and civil liberties while directing her first stop-motion short film. Her work can be summed up: ordo ab chao ("out of chaos, comes order"). She lives in Los Angel...
2021-09-211h 03
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferGareth HigginsFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Gareth Higgins, Author of How Not To Be Afraid, and Founder of The Porch Magazine, and The Porch Courses, exploring the upcoming Porch Course, hosted by Frank & Gareth, titled, Fall in Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy, beginning September 26th._____LINKSLearn More and Register at theporchcourses.com._____Porch Courses are focused online learning experiences, taught by leading figures in spirituality and activism, crafters of words and music, conflict transformation & peace-building. Each course lasts five weeks, and is shaped with the intention of...
2021-09-151h 08
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferSamir SelmanovićFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Mindful Chef, Life Coach, and Mystic Turn Founder, Samir Selmanović, exploring his work helping leaders thrive both personally and professionally by embracing the experience of human life._____LINKSwww.samirselmanovic.comLinkedIn_____Samir Selmanović, Ph.D. helps leaders thrive both personally and professionally by embracing the experience of human life. Samir consults, coaches, speaks, and facilitates retreats, helping people belong to their own life, befriend the unknown and cross their personal and professional thresholds.Af...
2021-09-141h 04
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferRandall BalmerFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with John Phillips Professor in Religion at Dartmouth College, Randall Balmer, exploring his new book, Bad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right._____LINKSVia Politico: The Real Origins of the Religious RightBad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right_____Randall Balmer, an Episcopal priest, is the John Phillips Professor in Religion at Dartmouth College. He is the author of fifteen books, including “Redeemer: The Life of Jimmy Carter” and “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory: A Journey into the Evangelical Subculture in Ame...
2021-09-071h 03
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferBonus Episode • John PavlovitzFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Writer, Pastor, and Activist, John Pavlovitz, exploring his new book, If God Is Love, Don’t Be a Jerk_____LINKShttps://johnpavlovitz.comIf God Is Love, Don’t Be a Jerk_____John Pavlovitz is a writer, pastor, and activist from Wake Forest, North Carolina. A 25-year veteran in the trenches of local church ministry, John is committed to equality, diversity, and justice—both inside and outside faith communities. When not actively working for a more compassionate planet, John enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, cookin...
2021-09-031h 05
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferAmbassador Matthew BarzunFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Ambassador Matthew Barzun exploring his new book, The Power of Giving Away Power._____LINKSMatthewBarzun.comDownload a Free Excerpt_____Matthew Barzun has always been fascinated about how we can stand out and fit in at the same time. He helped countries do both when he served as US Ambassador to the United Kingdom and to Sweden. He helped citizens do both as National Finance Chair for Barack Obama by pioneering new ways for people to...
2021-08-311h 13
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferLaura DawnFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Laura Dawn, exploring the intersection of Art & Activism._____LINKShttps://artnotwar.com/_____Laura Dawn is a filmmaker, writer, producer, political strategist, and the founding Creative & Cultural Director of MoveOn.org. She is currently the Founder, CEO, & Chief Creative of award winning social impact agency ART NOT WAR. An 18 year veteran of creating and directing social impact campaigns, Laura’s social justice media content has reached over 1.5 billion worldwide--40 million just this year alone. Laura was th...
2021-08-171h 05
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferJeff ClarkFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Jeff Clark, President and Producer of The Wild Goose Festival, a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice, taking place September 2-5, 2021 in Hot Springs, North Carolina._____LINKShttps://wildgoosefestival.org/Follow Wild Goose Festival on YouTube_____When Jeff isn’t leading The Goose, he’s probably either teaching grad students at MTSU, riding a bike, consulting in a political campaign, dancing in a club on Broadway, directing an academic conference in Chicago, or out finding the best ice cream shop in town. Jeff is happiest when...
2021-08-101h 11
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferJohanna C. ZeilstraFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Gender Fair CEO Johanna C. Zeilstra, exploring equity, equality, fairness, and the future of feminism._____LINKSDownload the App or learn more at www.GenderFair.com._____Johanna currently runs Gender Fair, a platform that uses data analytics to determine an organization’s progress towards gender equality and diversity.Johanna is an established business strategist and an accomplished leader for both start-ups and global corporations. Over the past two decades, she has worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers and JPMorgan Chase, and with over a dozen client corporations, including De...
2021-08-031h 02
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferRichard ForerFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Richard Forer, Author of Wake Up and Reclaim Your Humanity: Essays on the Tragedy of Israel-Palestine_____LINKSFollow Richard on Facebook.Learn more at https://richardforer.com._____Richard Forer was brought up in Trenton, NJ in the 1950s and 60s. His identical twin brother is a prominent member of an Orthodox sect of Judaism. Another brother is a past president of one of the largest Reform Synagogues on the East Coast. Other members of his family live in Jewish settlements in the West Bank.Certain...
2021-07-271h 02
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferDiana Butler BassFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Diana Butler Bass, exploring her new book, Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and Presence._____LINKShttps://www.dianabutlerbass.com/_____DIANA BUTLER BASS is the author of eleven books on American religion, including Grateful, Grounded, Christianity After Religion, Christianity for the Rest of Us, and A People's History of Christianity. She holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Duke University, has taught at the college and graduate level, and is currently an independent scholar. She was a columnist for...
2021-07-201h 06
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferGary Knight & Fiona TurnerFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Gary Knight & Fiona Turner, exploring their latest work, Imagine: Reflections on Peace; a book, exhibition and short films conceived to encourage discourse and conversation around peace building and ending conflict._____LINKShttps://theviifoundation.org_____Gary Knight is a British photographer, architect and co-founder of the VII Photo Agency, the VII Foundation and founder of the VII AcademyFiona Turner is an Emmy award–winning producer and director with a background in broadcast news and documentary. For ABC News and NBC News, she covered many of the gl...
2021-07-131h 01
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferBonus Episode • Rep. Ted LieuFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with Ted W. Lieu, an American politician and Air Force Reserve Command colonel who has represented California's 33rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2015._____LINKSFollow Rep. Ted Lieu on Twitter._____Ted W. Lieu is an American politician and Air Force Reserve Command colonel who has represented California's 33rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2015.I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast...
2021-07-0851 min
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferAndre Dubus IIITranscending Bad Role Models to Become the Quintessential Family Man (and A Famous Writer)Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Andre Dubus III, author of The Cage Keeper and Other Stories, Bluesman, and the New York Times bestsellers, House of Sand and Fog, The Garden of Last Days (soon to be a major motion picture) and his memoir, Townie, a #4 New York Times bestseller and a New York Times "Editors Choice"._____LINKSwww.andredubusiii.com_____Andre Dubus III is the author of The Cage Keeper and...
2021-07-061h 04
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferDr. Marlene Winell, Ph.D.Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Dr. Marlene Winell, Ph.D., exploring her book, Leaving the Fold; a self-help book that examines the effects of authoritarian religion on individuals who leave the faith._____LINKShttps://journeyfree.org/_____Dr. Marlene Winell is a psychologist and specialist in religious recovery consulting. Her background includes over 30 years of experience in human services, in both community and academic settings. She holds a doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State University. Born and raised overseas by missionary parents, Marlene was immersed in fundamentalist Ch...
2021-06-291h 01
In Conversation… with Frank SchaefferBrian D. McLarenFrank Schaeffer In Conversation with author Brian D. McLaren, exploring his new book, Faith After Doubt; a book for the millions of people around the world who feel that their faith is falling apart._____LINKSwww.brianmclaren.net_____From the author of A New Kind of Christianity comes a bold proposal: only doubt can save the world and your faith. "Will help you live fuller and breathe easier..” ―Glennon Doyle"Deeply reassuring to anyone who questions their faith or the existence of G...
2021-06-221h 01