In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Christian Smith, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America . _____ LINKS https://christiansmith.nd.edu/ https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/it-has-to-be-read-why-religion-went-obsolete-the-demise-of-traditional-faith-in-america-by-christian-smith _____ I have had the pleasure of t...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis and Dr. Charon Hribar, exploring their work and the themes of their book, We Pray Freedom: Liturgies and Rituals from the Freedom Church of the Poor . _____ LINKS https://kairoscenter.org/ https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/it-has-to-be-read-we-pray-freedom-by-rev-dr-liz-theoharis-and-dr-charon-hribar https://bookshop.org/a/99692/9...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Pamela Jones, exploring her life and the themes of her book, The Dirt Beneath Our Door . _____ LINKS https://www.pamelaspeaks.live/ _____ 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 episode...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Geoffrey Kabaservice, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Rule and Ruin: The Downfall of Moderation and The Destruction of The Republican Party, From Eisenhower to The Tea Party . _____ https://www.niskanencenter.org/ https://www.niskanencenter.org/author/geoffrey-kabaservice/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vital-center/id1554124916 https:...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Peter Samuelson, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Finding Happy: A User's Guide to Your Life, with Lessons from Mine . _____ LINKS https://www.samuelson.la https://www.edar.org https://www.firststar.org https://www.starlight.org _____ I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of o...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Amanda Quintero Aguerrevere, exploring her work and the themes of her book, Unfiltered: from the feed to the page–stories of wanderlust. _____ LINKS https://www.byamanda.love _____ 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 subscribi...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, exploring her work and the themes of her book, “The Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World.” _____ LINKS https://www.atossaaraxia.com https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/it-has-to-be-read-the-hidden-globe-by-atossa-araxia-abrahamian _____ I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and...

Frank 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.love https://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-...

Frank Schaeffer  In Conversation with Writer, Historian, and Ethicist, Nigel Cameron, exploring his work and the themes of his new book, Dr. Koop: The Many Lives of the Surgeon General. _____ LINKS https://drkoop.bio https://nigelcameron.substack.com https://www.facebook.com/nigelcameron https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelcameron/ https://x.com/nigelcameron https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Professor Michael Albertus, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Land Power: Who Has It, Who Doesn't, And How That Determines The Fate Of Societies. _____ LINKS https://www.michaelalbertus.com/ https://substack.com/@michaelalbertus _____ I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of ou...

Frank 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 . _____ LINKS https://michellemoffitt.com https://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...

Jonathan 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. _____ LINKS https://www.brookings.edu/people/jonathan-rauch/ https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/eve...

Frank 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 . _____ LINKS https://www.gaillukasik.com https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-gail-lukasik I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artis...

What 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 dicta...

Is 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...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Phyllis E. Leavitt, exploring her work and the themes of her book, America in Therapy, A New Approach To Hope And Healing For A Nation In Crisis . _____ LINKS https://phyllisleavitt.com https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/it-has-to-be-read-phyllis-leavitt I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-mak...

Frank 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. _____ LINKS https://briankaylor.com https://wordandway.org https://dogma.wordandway.org/ https://bsky.app/profile/briankaylor.bsky.social https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-brian-kaylor ____...

Marketing or mind control? Dr. Mara Einstein, former NBC and MTV executive, exposes how brands use cult tactics to manipulate you. Based on her book Hoodwinked and featured in Netflix’s Buy Now documentary, this Conversation pulls back the curtain on deceptive marketing’s dark side. _____ https://www.drmaraeinstein.com https://www.instagram.com/drmaraeinstein/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmaraein...

Frank 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” _____ LINKS https://veedabybee.com https://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 chan...

Frank 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 leadi...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Austin Ross, exploring his life and work and the themes of his book, Gloria Patri. _____ https://austinrossauthor.weebly.com https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/it-has-to-be-read-gloria-patri-by-austin-ross _____ 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...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Laura Carney, exploring her life and the themes of her book, My Father’s List: How Living My Dad’s Dreams Set Me Free. _____ LINKS https://www.bylauracarney.com BOOK https://bookshop.org/a/99692/9781637586389 _____ 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...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Marietje Schaake, exploring her work and the themes of her book, The Tech Coup: How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley _____ LINKS https://cyber.fsi.stanford.edu/people/marietje-schaake https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/it-has-to-be-read-the-tech-coup-by-marietje-schaake _____ I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Dr. Irene Daria, PhD, exploring her work and the themes of her book, I Didn't Believe Him: My son told me his school wasn't teaching him to read. I told him to trust his teacher. This is the story of what happened next. _____ LINKS https://www.stepstoreading.com I Didn’t Believe Him on Amazon https://bit.ly/4bcrHPa Steps to Reading Workbooks on Amazon...

Frank 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 ” _____ LINKS https://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, a...