In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer

It Has to Be Read. • This Is Going to Hurt by Bekah S. McNeel

19 Jul 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Journalist and Author Bekah McNeel, exploring her work and the themes of her book, This Is Going to Hurt: Followi...

It Has to Be Read. • My American Dream by Barbara Sommer Feigin

16 Jul 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Barbara Sommer Feigin, exploring her life and work and the themes of her book, My American Dream: A Journey from ...

It Has to Be Read. • What Are Children For? by Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman

05 Jul 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman, exploring their work and the themes of their book, What Are Children For?_____...

Jonathan Rothwell

02 Jul 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Jonathan Rothwell, Ph.D., Principal Economist at Gallup, exploring his work and the themes of his book, A Republi...

Timothy William Waters

25 Jun 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Professor Timothy William Waters exploring his work and the themes of his book, Boxing Pandora: Rethinking Border...

Julie Ingersoll

18 Jun 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author and Professor Julie Ingersoll, exploring the themes of her book, Building God's Kingdom: Inside The W...

It Has to Be Read. • Get Married by Brad Wilcox

14 Jun 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Professor of Sociology and Director of the National Marriage Project, Brad Wilcox, exploring his work and the the...

It Has to Be Read. • Hannah's Children by Catherine Ruth Pakaluk

11 Jun 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Associate Professor and Author Catherine Ruth Pakaluk, exploring the themes of her book, Hannah's Children: ...

Frances Story

04 Jun 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author, Poet, and Performance Artist Frances Story, exploring the themes of her work, the writer's disciplin...

It Has to Be Read. • A Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings

31 May 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with podcaster, speaker, and content strategist Tia Levings, exploring her life and work and the themes of her book, A...

It Has to Be Read. • Baptistland by Christa Brown

31 May 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Christa Brown, exploring her life and work and the themes of her book, Baptistland._____LINKShttps://christabrown...

It Has to Be Read. • Why Does Everything Have to Be About Race? by Keith Boykin

21 May 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with American TV and Film Producer and Author Keith Boykin, exploring the themes of his new book, Why Does Everything ...

It Has to Be Read. • American Breakdown by Gerard Baker

07 May 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Gerard Baker, Editor at Large at The Wall Street Journal, exploring his work, the themes of his book, American Br...

Randall Balmer

23 Apr 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with John Phillips Professor in Religion at Dartmouth College and Author Randall Balmer, exploring the themes of his b...

It Has to Be Read. • Beatleness by Candy Leonard

19 Apr 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Sociologist and Author Candy Leonard, exploring the themes of her book, Beatleness: How the Beatles and Their Fan...

Jason Willick

09 Apr 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Washington Post Columnist Jason Willick, exploring his work covering law, politics and foreign policy._____LINKSJ...

It Has to Be Read. • The Violent Take It by Force by Dr. Matthew D. Taylor

05 Apr 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Matthew D. Taylor, Senior Scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, & Jewish Studies, exploring his wo...

John Pavlovitz

02 Apr 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with John Pavlovitz, exploring the themes of his new book, Worth Fighting For: Finding Courage and Compassion When Cru...

It Has to Be Read. • The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory by Tim Alberta

26 Mar 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Journalist and Author, Tim Alberta, exploring his work and the themes of his new book, The Kingdom, the Power, an...

David Frum

12 Mar 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Former Speechwriter and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush, Staff Writer for The Atlantic, and New Yor...

The Reverend: Nick Canfield & Rev. Vince Anderson

08 Mar 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Nick Canfield and Rev. Vince Anderson, exploring their lives, craft, and their new film, The Reverend._____LINKSh...

It Has to Be Read. • The Founding Myth by Andrew L. Seidel

27 Feb 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with constitutional and civil rights attorney and author, Andrew L. Seidel, exploring his work and the themes of his b...

It Has to Be Read. • The Politzer Saga by Linda Ambrus Broenniman

23 Feb 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Linda Ambrus Broenniman, author of The Politzer Saga, my “It Has to Be Read.” Book Club Special Selection com...

Steven Beschloss

16 Feb 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with award-winning writer, journalist and filmmaker Steven Beschloss, exploring the themes of his work and America&apo...

It Has to Be Read. • We of Little Faith by Kate Cohen

13 Feb 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Washington Post Columnist and Author Kate Cohen, exploring the themes of her life, work, and her new book. We of ...

It Has to Be Read. • Eve by Cat Bohannon

02 Feb 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Cat Bohannon, exploring the themes of her new book, Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Hu...

Marci A. Hamilton

30 Jan 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Marci A. Hamilton, Founder and CEO of CHILD USA, exploring her work and the mission to improve laws and pu...

Dara Starr Tucker

16 Jan 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Singer, Songwriter, and Social Commentator Dara Starr Tucker, exploring her work and what is important to remembe...

James Carville

02 Jan 2024

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Political Consultant, Strategist, and Author James Carville._____LINKShttps://twitter.com/JamesCarvillePolitics W...

It Has to Be Read. • Climbing the Rough Side of the Mountain by Norman Hill & Velma Murphy Hill

22 Dec 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Norman Hill & Velma Murphy Hill, exploring their life and work and the themes of their book, Climbing the Rou...

Dr. Laura Anderson, PhD, LMFT

19 Dec 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Dr. Laura Anderson, PhD, LMFT, founder and director of the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery, exploring t...

K. Allison Hammer

05 Dec 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with K. Allison Hammer, Ph.D., exploring their work as a multi-disciplinary, cross-genre scholar, artist, and cultural...

Yascha Mounk

21 Nov 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author and Journalist Yascha Mounk, exploring his work covering the crisis of democracy and the themes of his new...

Wayne Besen

07 Nov 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Wayne Besen, Executive Director of Truth Wins Out, and Author of Lies with a Straight Face: Exposing the Cranks a...

Bekah McNeel

24 Oct 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Journalist and Author Bekah McNeel, exploring her life and work._____LINKShttps://bekahmcneel.comBOOKBringing Up ...

Heather C. Markham

10 Oct 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Engineer, assistive technology professional, competitive Para Surfer, and author, Heather C. Markham, exploring t...

Jon Ward

29 Sep 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Journalist and Author Jon Ward, exploring his life and work and the themes of his book, Testimony: Inside the Eva...

Anthony J. Mohr

26 Sep 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Anthony J. Mohr, Superior Court Judge and author of Every Other Weekend: Coming of Age with Two Different Dads, e...

Linda Ambrus Broenniman

22 Sep 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with author Linda Ambrus Broenniman, exploring the themes of her book, The Politzer Saga._____LINKShttps://politzersag...

Martha Anne Toll

15 Sep 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Martha Anne Toll, Author of Three Muses._____LINKShttps://www.marthaannetoll.com/BOOKThree Muses - Celebrating it...

Melanie D.G. Kaplan

12 Sep 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with freelance journalist Melanie D.G. Kaplan exploring her life and work covering travel, science, and animals._____L...

Patrick J. Deneen

08 Sep 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Patrick J. Deneen, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Regime Change: Toward a Postliberal Future.____...

Jonathan Fisher

29 Aug 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Jonathan Fisher, Writer and Director of In A Whole New Way._____LINKShttps://www.inawholenewway.com_____Born in M...

Caroline J. Sumlin

25 Aug 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with author Caroline J. Sumlin, exploring the themes of her book, We’ll All Be Free, and her work helping others bre...

Bonus Episode: The Undertaker’s Daughter with Katie Callahan

18 Aug 2023

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THIS IS A SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE FROM THE LOVE IN COMMON PODCASTThis week on “Love in Common” we are joined by singer, songwriter, and mom Katie Ca...

Melanie Springer Mock

15 Aug 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Professor and Author Melanie Springer Mock, exploring the themes of her book, Finding Our Way Forward: When the C...

Bradley Onishi

11 Aug 2023

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In 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&ap...

Jessica Pierce

01 Aug 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Bioethicist and Writer, Jessica Pierce._____LINKSwww.jessicapierce.netAll Dogs Go to Heaven_____BOOKSRun, Spot, R...

Patrick Smithwick

18 Jul 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Award-Winning Author, Devoted Teacher, and Legacy Equestrian, Patrick Smithwick, exploring the themes of his new ...

Michael Camp

07 Jul 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Michael Camp, exploring the themes of his new book, Breaking Bad Faith._____LINKSBook: Breaking Bad FaithW...

Roger Wolsey

04 Jul 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Kissing Fish Author Roger Wolsey, exploring the themes of his new book, Discovering Fire._____LINKShttps://www.ro...

Daniel Pinchbeck

20 Jun 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Daniel Pinchbeck exploring the themes of his books, Breaking Open the Head, 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoa...

Ed Hajim

06 Jun 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Ed Hajim, author of On The Road Less Traveled, exploring the themes of his new book, The Island of the Four Ps: A...

Shane Claiborne

23 May 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author, Speaker, and Activist, Shane Claiborne._____LINKShttps://twitter.com/ShaneClaibornehttps://www.facebook.c...

A Crude Loss of All Human Value.

13 May 2023

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A Crude Loss of All Human Value.It Has to Be Said. - May 13, 2023Follow Frank on Substack.https://frankschaeffer.substack.comIt Has to Be Said. is a r...

Jeff Sharlet

09 May 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Jeff Sharlet, Author of The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power, exploring the theme...

Dave Pelzer

25 Apr 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Dave Pelzer, Author of the landmark A Child Called “It”, exploring the themes of his forthcoming book, Return...

Camilla Tilling

21 Apr 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Soprano Camilla Tilling, exploring life, music, friendship, and art._____LINKShttps://www.harrisonparrott.com/art...

Bradley Onishi

11 Apr 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Bradley Onishi, exploring the themes of his book, Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christ...

Rev. Katey Zeh

28 Mar 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Rev. Katey Zeh, an ordained Baptist minister and Chief Executive Officer of the Religious Coalition for Re...

Rev. G. Scott Morris, MD

14 Mar 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Rev. G. Scott Morris, Chief Executive Officer of Church Health in Memphis, Tennessee, exploring his book, ...

Samir Selmanović, Ph.D. PCC

03 Mar 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author, Coach, and Turn Lab Founder, Samir Selmanović, Ph.D. PCC, exploring his work helping leaders thrive both...

Jared Yates Sexton

28 Feb 2023

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Jared Yates Sexton, author of The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis and the c...

Love In Common launches January 25, 2023

25 Jan 2023

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We live in a world driven by deadlines, paychecks, and political division. But what happens during those moments in between? It’s those small slices...

Frank Schaeffer • Authoritarianism in the Name of God

10 Jan 2023

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Frank Schaeffer • Authoritarianism in the Name of GodI have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and chan...

Frank Schaeffer • We Don't Have a Political Problem. We Have a Religious Problem.

05 Jan 2023

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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 auth...

Frank Schaeffer • Tell the Truth About Pope Benedict

02 Jan 2023

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Frank Schaeffer • Tell the Truth About Pope BenedictI have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and chang...

Fred Herron

20 Dec 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Fred Herron, a self-described “Prodigal pastor who loves a prodigal God,” exploring his work with Spiritualit...

Frank Schaeffer • I'm Dreaming of a White Rose Christmas

19 Dec 2022

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Frank Schaeffer • I'm Dreaming of a White Rose ChristmasI have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, ...

Frank Schaeffer • We Have a Billionaire Problem

16 Dec 2022

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Frank Schaeffer • We Have a Billionaire ProblemI have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-mak...

Frank Schaeffer • Dear Evangelicals, Let Me Save You from Self-Destruction

13 Dec 2022

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Frank Schaeffer • Dear Evangelicals, Let Me Save You from Self-DestructionI have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists...

Candy Leonard

06 Dec 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Candy Leonard, exploring her book, Beatleness: How the Beatles and Their Fans Remade the World_____LINKSht...

Frank Schaeffer • It Has to Be Said.

21 Nov 2022

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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 ...

Idelette McVicker

15 Nov 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Idelette McVicker, exploring her book, Recovering Racists: Dismantling White Supremacy and Reclaiming Our ...

Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade

01 Nov 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade, Author and Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship at Lexington Theological Seminar...

Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade "The Dark Night of the Green Soul"

01 Nov 2022

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Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade "The Dark Night of the Green Soul"_____Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade, Author and Asso...

Mary Ziegler

18 Oct 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Historian, Professor, and Author, Mary Ziegler, exploring the history of the abortion debate and the themes of he...

Susan Ross

04 Oct 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author & Life and Leadership Coach, Susan Ross, exploring the importance of personal development and living a...

Amri Kibbler

20 Sep 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with HeyMama Co-Founder & Chief Community Officer, Amri Kibbler, exploring her work raising the visibility for mot...

Jen Nash

06 Sep 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Jen Nash, exploring her book, The Big Power of Tiny Connections— How Small Interactions Spark Awesome Outcomes....

Luann Abrams

30 Aug 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with CEOX Founder Luann Abrams, Exploring Leadership and Elevating Women into CEO and Board Roles._____LINKShttps://pr...

Frank Schaeffer • My Message to the Right Wing: Go to Hell. I’m an American.

25 Aug 2022

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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...

Dr. Risa Ryger

16 Aug 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Dr. Risa Ryger, Clinical Psychologist, International Speaker, and Entrepreneur, exploring the Life & Work Bal...

Janna Meyrowitz Turner

02 Aug 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Janna Meyrowitz Turner, Exploring Reproductive Freedom and the Future of American Democracy._____LINKShttps://www...

David Smith and Brad Johnson

26 Jul 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Good Guys and Athena Rising Authors, David Smith and Brad Johnson, exploring the importance of and true meaning o...

Frank Schaeffer • The Secret to a Happy Life

20 Jul 2022

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The 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...

Kristin Hull

19 Jul 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Kristin Hull, Founder and CEO of Nia Impact Capital exploring the importance of representation and inclusion with...

Katherine Stewart

15 Jul 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Katherine Stewart, exploring her latest book, THE POWER WORSHIPPERS: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Natio...

Joyce Odidison

12 Jul 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Joyce Odidison, President & CEO of Interpersonal Wellness Services Inc., exploring the psychology of interper...

Jared Yates Sexton

08 Jul 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Jared Yates Sexton, exploring themes from his forthcoming book, THE MIDNIGHT KINGDOM: A HISTORY OF POWER, ...

A Caregiving Forum

05 Jul 2022

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A Caregiving Forum:Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Mim Senft, Dr. Dale Atkins, PhD, and Karina Muller MBA_____LINKSmotivitycare.comwww.thekindnes...

Frank Schaeffer • We Are Not Exempt From World History.

02 Jul 2022

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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 t...

Frank Schaeffer • The Truth is Never Convenient.

28 Jun 2022

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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 ...

Frank Schaeffer • The Left Has *Minutes* to Get Its Act Together.

24 Jun 2022

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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-maker...

Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino • Part 2

21 Jun 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with return guest Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, Founder of The Best Ever You Network and Author of The Change Guidebook,...

Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino • Part 1

07 Jun 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, Founder of The Best Ever You Network and Author of The Change Guidebook, exploring wa...

Brittany N. Cole

31 May 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Brittany N. Cole, Speaker, Coach, and Author of Thrive Through It, A Guide to Redefine Resilience, Communicate wi...

Civia Tamarkin

27 May 2022

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Policing Pregnancy and Privacy in a Post-Roe America.Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Investigative Journalist and Filmmaker Civia Tamarkin, Explo...

Teresa Spangler

24 May 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Teresa Spangler, Author of All That I Am, Now That I Know, exploring woman entrepreneurship._____LINKShttps://www...

Gavriella Schuster

17 May 2022

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Sales, Marketing, and Product Development Expert, Gavriella Schuster, exploring the importance of mission-focused...