In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Berkley Center Research Fellow Jerome Copulsky, exploring American civil religion and the significance of Francis Schaeffer. _____ LINKS https://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...

Frank 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...

Frank 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.com https://theweeklylist.org https://twitter.com/Amy_Siskind https://twitter.com/TheNewAgenda https...

Bonus Episode • Civia Tamarkin In light of recent events in Texas and other states restricting reproductive rights, my guest Civia Tamarkin has come back to provide us with an update. _____ LINKS https://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 f...

Is ‘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?” _____ LINKS https://msmagazine.com/2021/03/24/civia-tamarkin-arizona-abortion-laws-access/ https://www.birthrightfilm.com _____ Civia Tamarkin...

Frank 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. _____ LINKS http://nicolelynnlewis.com www.generationhope.org twitter.com/NicoleLynnLewis twitter.com/SupportGenHope Pregnant Girl _____ At age seventeen, Nicole...

Frank 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. _____ LINKS Follow Genesis on: https://www.facebook.com/GenesisBe/ https://twitter.com/GenesisBe https://www.youtube.com/c/GenesisBeOfficial _____ In 2016, a young rapper fro...

Frank 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. _____ LINKS The Muckrake Podcast Follow Jared on Twitter Read and Support Jared Yates Sexton’s Work on Substack _____ Jared Yates Sexton is the author of AMERIC...

Frank 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. _____ LINKS JoelSpeaksOut.com Godly … But Gay _____ Joel’s memoir of growing up Godly, but always knowing he was gay. He lived a life of fear and sha...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Christian Stephen, exploring conflict journalism, and his latest venture, the News and Media Website, The Signal. _____ LINKS https://www.good.is/features/christian-stephen-war-photographer https://www.thesgnl.com https://www.facebook.com/fromthesignal https://twitter.com/thesignal https://twitter.com/cam_stephen _____ Christian Stephen is a Journalist, Filmmak...

Frank 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 . _____ LINKS www.tiffanykimmel.com _____ Tiffany Kimmel Stubbert is a multi-hyphenate writer-producer-director. She is currently producing a fea...

Frank 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. _____ LINKS Learn More and Register at theporchcourses.com . _____ Porch Courses are focu...

Frank 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. _____ LINKS www.samirselmanovic.com LinkedIn _____ Samir Selmanović, Ph. D. helps leaders thrive both personally and professionally by embracing the experience of human life....

Frank 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 . _____ LINKS Via Politico: The Real Origins of the Religious Right Bad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right _____ Randall Balmer, an Episcopal priest, is the John Phillips Professor in Religion at Dart...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Writer, Pastor, and Activist, John Pavlovitz, exploring his new book, If God Is Love, Don’t Be a Jerk _____ LINKS https://johnpavlovitz.com If 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,...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Ambassador Matthew Barzun exploring his new book, The Power of Giving Away Power . _____ LINKS MatthewBarzun.com Download 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 bot...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Laura Dawn, exploring the intersection of Art & Activism. _____ LINKS https://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...

Frank 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. _____ LINKS https://wildgoosefestival.org/ Follow Wild Goose Festival on YouTube _____ When Jeff isn’t leading The Goose, he’s probably either teaching grad studen...

Felicia Davis is a self-described “girl from the South Side.” She is deeply committed to community through inclusive service to others. As president and CEO of Chicago Foundation for Women , she leads their strategic efforts in investing in women and girls as catalysts, building stronger communities for all. _____ LINKS Chicago Foundation for Women _____ Felicia is passionate about transforming li...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Gender Fair CEO Johanna C. Zeilstra, exploring equity, equality, fairness, and the future of feminism. _____ LINKS Download 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...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Richard Forer, Author of Wake Up and Reclaim Your Humanity: Essays on the Tragedy of Israel-Palestine _____ LINKS Follow 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...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Diana Butler Bass, exploring her new book, Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and Presence . _____ LINKS https://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 Peopl...

Frank 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. _____ LINKS https://theviifoundation.org _____ Gary Knight is a British photographer, architect and co-founder of the VII Photo Agency, the VI...

Frank 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. _____ LINKS Follow Rep. Ted Lieu on Twitter . _____ Ted W. Lieu is an American politician and Air Force Reserve Command colonel who has represented California's 33rd con...

Transcending 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 &...