In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with freelance journalist Melanie D.G. Kaplan exploring her life and work covering travel, science, and animals. _____ LINKS https://melaniedgkaplan.com _____ Melanie D.G. Kaplan is a long-time freelance journalist who covers travel, science and animals. She has written more than 100 travel stories for The Washington Post and has also contributed to The New York Tim...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Patrick J. Deneen, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Regime Change: Toward a Postliberal Future. _____ LINKS https://politicalscience.nd.edu/people/patrick-j-deneen/ https://www.patrickjdeneen.com BOOK Regime Change: Toward a Postliberal Future _____ Patrick J. Deneen is Professor of Political Science and holds the David A. Potenziani Memorial Chai...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Jonathan Fisher, Writer and Director of In A Whole New Way. _____ LINKS https://www.inawholenewway.com _____ Born in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx and Queens, filmmaker and editor JONATHAN FISHER administered the Developing Lives photography program at the New York City Housing Authority, managing its extension into award-winning video.  Trained in transpor...

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 break free from toxic, oppressive systems that have destroyed our collective humanity. _____ LINKS https://www.carolinejsumlin.com BOOK We’ll All Be Free https://www.amazon.com/Well-All-Be-Free-Supremacy/dp/1540902897/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2IAMR37CYRDE3&key...

THIS IS A SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE FROM THE LOVE IN COMMON PODCAST This week on “Love in Common” we are joined by singer, songwriter, and mom Katie Callahan who just released the album EXTRAORDINARY. During the conversation we learn about what to do when your creative well runs dry, how the body inspired Katie to look at songwriting a new way, and listen to some clips of her gorgeous new album.  Then...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Professor and Author Melanie Springer Mock, exploring the themes of her book, Finding Our Way Forward: When the Children We Love Become Adults . _____ LINKS https://www.melaniespringermock.com BOOK Finding Our Way Forward: When the Children We Love Become Adults _____ Melanie Springer Mock is professor of English at George Fox University, an evangelical Friends...

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'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 Histor...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Bioethicist and Writer, Jessica Pierce. _____ LINKS www.jessicapierce.net All Dogs Go to Heaven _____ BOOKS Run, Spot, Run _____ "As a bioethicist, my research and writing focus broadly on ethical issues that arise in the biological and biomedical sciences. Much of my early work was centered on interconnections between health, health care, and ecosystems....

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Award-Winning Author, Devoted Teacher, and Legacy Equestrian, Patrick Smithwick, exploring the themes of his new book, War’s Over, Come Home , and the realities faced by those who love those who have served. _____ LINKS https://www.patricksmithwick.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PatrickSmithwickAuthor/ https://www.instagram.com/patricksmithwick_author/ https://t...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Michael Camp, exploring the themes of his new book, Breaking Bad Faith . _____ LINKS Book: Breaking Bad Faith Website: The Spiritual Brewpub Podcast: Spiritual Brewpub Blog: Patheos Blog _____ Michael Camp is an author, podcaster, faith deconstruction coach, amateur historian, and a former conservative evangelical. He spent 25 years as an evangelical mis...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Kissing Fish Author Roger Wolsey, exploring the themes of his new book, Discovering Fire. _____ LINKS https://www.rogerwolsey.com BOOK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZ9V9V8H  _____ Spiritual Director, Speaker, Writer, Soul Friend, & Coach I have been a speaker at The Wild Goose Festival (3 times), The Embrace Festival, The Lion and The Lamb Festival, and Chri...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Daniel Pinchbeck exploring the themes of his books, Breaking Open the Head , 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl, When Plants Dream (with Sophia Rokhlin) and How Soon Is Now . _____ LINKS http://www.pinchbeck.io https://www.theliminalinstitute.com https://danielpinchbeck.substack.com _____ Daniel Pinchbeck is the author of Breaking Open the Head, 2012: The...

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 Modern Fable About Preparing for Your Future. _____ LINKS https://www.edhajim.com _____ Ed Hajim, the son of a Syrian immigrant, is a seasoned Wall Street executive with more than 50 years of investment experience. He has held senior management pos...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author, Speaker, and Activist, Shane Claiborne. _____ LINKS https://twitter.com/ShaneClaiborne https://www.facebook.com/ShaneClaiborne https://www.redletterchristians.org http://www.shaneclaiborne.com https://thesimpleway.org _____ Shane Claiborne is a prominent speaker, activist, and best-selling author.  Shane worked with Mother Teresa in Calcutta, and founde...

A Crude Loss of All Human Value. It Has to Be Said. - May 13, 2023 Follow Frank on Substack. https://frankschaeffer.substack.com It Has to Be Said. is a reader-supported endeavor. We have a lot of work to do to secure our democracy and the future of our country, and a year’s paid subscription will help support my work right into the heart of the 2024 Primaries. Please consider becoming a paid subs...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Jeff Sharlet, Author of The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power, exploring the themes of his forthcoming book, The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War. _____ LINKS https://wwnorton.com/author/SHARLETJEFF/jeffsharlet _____ BOOKS The Undertow: Scenes From A Slow Civil War The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of Americ...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Dave Pelzer, Author of the landmark A Child Called “It”, exploring the themes of his forthcoming book, Return to the River: Reflections of Life Choices During a Pandemic. _____ LINKS http://www.davepelzer.com _____ Dave Pelzer is the author of nine inspirational books. Dave’s first book, A Child Called “It” was on the New York Times Best Sellers List for a reco...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Soprano Camilla Tilling, exploring life, music, friendship, and art. _____ LINKS https://www.harrisonparrott.com/artists/camilla-tilling _____ Praised for her ​“beguiling tone and unfailing musicality” ( Gramophone, 2020 ), Swedish-native Camilla Tilling has been performing on the world’s leading opera, concert and recital stages for over two decades while buil...

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 . _____ LINKS https://www.bradonishi.com https://www.bradonishi.com/podcast _____ BOOK https://www.bradonishi.com/books/ _____ Brad Onishi is a social commentator, scholar, writer, teacher, coach, and co-host of th...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Rev. Katey Zeh, an ordained Baptist minister and Chief Executive Officer of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, exploring her book, A Complicated Choice. _____ LINKS https://kateyzeh.com https://rcrc.org _____ BOOK A Complicated Choice: Making Space for Grief and Healing in the Pro-Choice Movement _____ Rev. Katey Zeh is an ordained Baptist...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Rev. G. Scott Morris, Chief Executive Officer of Church Health in Memphis, Tennessee, exploring his book, Care: How People of Faith Can Respond to Our Broken Health System. _____ LINKS www.churchhealth.org BOOK Care: How People of Faith Can Respond to Our Broken Health System _____ Rev. G. Scott Morris, MD, a leading voice in the field of faith and healt...

Frank 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. _____ LINKS www.samirselmanovic.com www.turncommunity.com/frank www.turncommunity.com/lab _____ "I have been an engineer, a minister, a political activist, and an executiv...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Jared Yates Sexton, author of The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis and the co-host of the Muckrake Podcast. _____ LINKS The Muckrake Podcast BOOK The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis _____ Jared Yates Sexton is the author of The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Comi...

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 of exchange that make up a life. Moments with neighbors, partners, kids, and caregivers. Coming to the table with three very different life experiences we are meeting each other where we are at- and asking the big questions about how to survive and th...

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