In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer

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 public policy to end child abuse and neglect. _____ LINKS https://childusa.org ARTICLES WRITTEN BY MARCI A. HAMILTON Via  The Guardian : Mike Johnson, theocrat: the House speaker and a plot against America Via  The Guardian  ‘Warped history’: how the U...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Singer, Songwriter, and Social Commentator Dara Starr Tucker, exploring her work and what is important to remember as we head into 2024. _____ LINKS https://www.darastarrtucker.com MUSIC Dara Starr Tucker on Apple Music _____ Vocalist, songwriter and bandleader Dara Tucker presents fresh and inspired arrangements of classic singer-songwriter and soul compositio...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Political Consultant, Strategist, and Author James Carville. _____ LINKS https://twitter.com/JamesCarville Politics War Room Podcast _____ BOOKS James Carville on Amazon _____ James Carville is an American political consultant and author who has strategized for candidates for public office in the United States and in at least 23 nations abroad. He is an expert...

Frank 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 . _____ LINKS Climbing the Rough Side of the Mountain: The Extraordinary Story of Love, Civil Rights, and Labor Activism https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/eve...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Dr. Laura Anderson, PhD, LMFT, founder and director of the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery, exploring the themes of her upcoming book, When Religion Hurts You. _____ LINKS https://drlauraeanderson.com/book _____ Dr. Laura Anderson (PhD, Saybrook University; LMFT) is a therapist, trauma resolution and recovery coach, writer, educator, and creator who s...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with K. Allison Hammer, Ph. D., exploring their work as a multi-disciplinary, cross-genre scholar, artist, and cultural critic, and the themes in their forthcoming book, Masculinity in Transition. _____ LINKS https://www.kallisonhammer.com BOOK Masculinity In Transition _____ I am a multi-disciplinary, cross-genre scholar, artist, and cultural critic. In my critical...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author and Journalist Yascha Mounk, exploring his work covering the crisis of democracy and the themes of his new book, The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time . _____ LINKS https://www.yaschamounk.com PODCAST The Good Fight with Yascha Mounk WRITING The Atlantic   |  Foreign Affairs   |  Persuasion SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook   |  Twitter _____ Yas...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Wayne Besen, Executive Director of Truth Wins Out, and Author of Lies with a Straight Face: Exposing the Cranks and Cons Inside the ‘Ex-Gay’ Industry, exploring his work monitoring the Religious Right, fighting for LGBTQ equality, and debunking the “ex-gay” conversion industry. _____ LINKS https://waynebesen.com https://truthwinsout.org https://linktr.ee/lieswi...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Journalist and Author Bekah McNeel, exploring her life and work. _____ LINKS https://bekahmcneel.com BOOK Bringing Up Kids When Church Lets You Down: A Guide for Parents Questioning their Faith https://www.amazon.com/Bringing-Kids-When-Church-Lets/dp/0802882099/ref=sr_1_1?crid=OK3XJVAZ628W&keywords=Bekah+McNeel&qid=1693593534&sprefix=bekah+mcneel%2C...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Engineer, assistive technology professional, competitive Para Surfer, and author, Heather C. Markham, exploring the themes of her new book, Rough Waters. _____ LINKS https://www.heathercmarkham.com https://www.makingwavesforgood.com https://www.justforthelove.com _____ BOOK Rough Waters _____ Heather C. Markham is an engineer, assistive technology professional,...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Journalist and Author Jon Ward, exploring his life and work and the themes of his book, Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation. _____ LINKS https://www.jonwardwrites.org https://jonward.substack.com/ BOOK Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation _____ Jon Ward is senior political correspondent for Yahoo Ne...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Anthony J. Mohr, Superior Court Judge and author of Every Other Weekend: Coming of Age with Two Different Dads, exploring his life and work. _____ LINKS https://anthonyjmohr.com/ BOOK Every Other Weekend _____ Anthony J. Mohr served for 26 years as a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. He also sat as a judge pro tem on the Californ...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with author Linda Ambrus Broenniman, exploring the themes of her book, The Politzer Saga . _____ LINKS https://politzersaga.com BOOK The Politzer Saga _____ Linda grew up in Buffalo, New York. She is the middle child of seven born to Hungarian physicians who survived World War II and started their new life in the U.S. in 1949. Linda graduated from Swarthmore College...

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Martha Anne Toll, Author of Three Muses. _____ LINKS https://www.marthaannetoll.com/ BOOK Three Muses - Celebrating its one-year birthday! _____ Martha Anne Toll's debut novel, THREE MUSES, was shortlisted for the Gotham Book Prize and won the Petrichor Prize for Finely Crafted Fiction. THREE MUSES has received glowing tributes since it came out in Septemb...

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...