PRESS CLUB C Podcast with Ray Keating

Ray argues that we need less politics in 2022, and beyond. And he means a lot less. He wants to see more and more Americans get on board with this New Year’s resolution. Get things done in the new year with the The Lutheran Planner 2022: The To Do List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done – using monthly, weekly and daily to-do lists – with encouragement, inspiration...

Ray highlights a case of bipartisanship working. Republicans and Democrats coming together in a positive and productive way. Crazy, right? Get things done in the new year with the The Lutheran Planner 2022: The To Do List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done – using monthly, weekly and daily to-do lists – with encouragement, inspiration and consolation from the Chris...

Ray gets to talk to Jerry Bowyer about his fascinating book The Maker Versus the Takers: What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and Economics. Looking at the economy of the times, Bowyer engrosses and enlightens. Read Jerry Bowyer’s The Maker Versus the Takers: What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and Economics right now! Make things happen in the new year with The Lutheran Planner 202...

Ray and the crew from the Mid-Modcast podcast serve up some mid-century Christmas nostalgia, including discussions about the “Happy Holidays with Bing and Frank” television special, the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life,” great 1960s Christmas toys, and a look at Christmas lights and other decorations. For You and a Great Christmas Gift! The Lutheran Planner 2022: The To Do List Solution combines a sim...

Ray explains that President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are the same on trade. And oh yeah, they’re both dead wrong on trade. For You and a Great Christmas Gift! The Lutheran Planner 2022: The To Do List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done – using monthly, weekly and daily to-do lists – with encouragement, inspiration and consolation from the Christi...

Ray talks about how immersive, fascinating and inspiring director Peter Jackson’s documentary on The Beatles is. It ranks as must-see on Disney+. And even if you're not a big fan of rock or The Beatles, but you are a creator - an author, songwriter, filmmaker, or whatever - you need to watch this documentary to see the creative process at work in a truly unique way. For You and a Great Christmas G...

Ray Keating offers tools to get organized and work to achieve goals, while being inspired each day. For You and a Great Christmas Gift! The Lutheran Planner 2022: The To Do List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done – using monthly, weekly and daily to-do lists – with encouragement, inspiration and consolation from the Christian faith. Also, it comes with a handy spir...

Which is a better movie – “Dune” or “Eternals”? For Ray, it’s not even close. For You and a Great Christmas Gift! The Lutheran Planner 2022: The To Do List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done – using monthly, weekly and daily to-do lists – with encouragement, inspiration and consolation from the Christian faith. Also, it comes with a handy spiral binding for easy us...

Ray talks about people he has heard from who have experiences rather similar to the life of the fictional Pastor Stephen Grant – the former Navy SEAL, onetime CIA operative, and now a pastor. For You and a Great Christmas Gift! The Lutheran Planner 2022: The To Do List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done – using monthly, weekly and daily to-do lists – with encourage...

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney World with Disney expert Chris Lucas, author of the book Top Disney. Chris and Ray particularly focus on the roles played by Walt Disney himself and his brother, Roy O. Disney, in making “The Most Magical Place on Earth” a reality. Get Top Disney: 100 Top Ten Lists of the Best of Disney, from the Man to the Mouse and Beyond by Chris Luca...

Ray talks about the main protagonist in his series of Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries, that is, Stephen Grant. What’s the deal with a character about which some have said: Think James Bond as your pastor or priest? Keating has three new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen...

What was Martin Luther up to 500 years ago, and why should we care now? Ray discusses the Lutheran Reformation with Pastor Brian Noack – from some of the history to the role of Lutheranism in the 21st century. Hey, who says you can’t span 500 years of theology in less than an hour? Keating has three new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pa...

Is there any real difference between President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump on trade. Ray seeks free trade wisdom from Bryan Riley at the National Taxpayers Union. Get more information about Bryan Riley and his work on trade here. And one of Ray Keating’s newest books on the economy is Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know, which is available at Amazon in...

Ray counters out-of-this-world criticisms of Captain Kirk, billionaires and entrepreneurs going to space by explaining the real-world economics. Keating has three new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series, and the 15th book in the series...

Ray serves up his thoughts on all five James Bond movies starring Daniel Craig, from Casino Royale to No Time To Die. Keating has three new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series, and the 15th book in the series is What’s Lost? A Pastor St...

You never know from where inspiration or the next big idea might come. James Bond served up inspiration – shaken, not stirred, of course – for Ray. Keating has three new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series, and the 15th book in the seri...

Performance matters, or at least it should whether in sports or the business world. Keating has three new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series, and the 15th book in the series is What’s Lost? A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story. Signed bo...

Unlike politicians, small business owners get it on taxes. Ray takes a look at a recent small business survey on tax increases. Keating has three new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series, and the 15th book in the series is What’s Lost? A...

Ray looks at the results of a recent poll from Gallup on Americans’ views of assorted institutions. For the most part, the results aren’t pretty. Keating has three new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series, and the 15th book in the series...

Many people and enterprises deserve thanks but wind up getting the exact opposite. Ray has a list of those who deserve thanks, from pharmaceutical and tech companies to clergy who stay true to their calling to conservatives who stay true to conservatism, to many others. Keating has three new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen...

In a sense, Ray is interviewing Calvin Coolidge, capturing Coolidge’s wisdom about the Fourth of July and the founding of America. Keating has three new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series, and the 15th book in the series is What’s Lost...

After “WandaVision” and “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” fell short, Ray argues that Disney really needs “Loki” to excel. Keating has three new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series, and the 15th book in the series is What’s Lost? A Pa...

Ray looks at the economic realities of immigration, particularly when it comes to immigrants as entrepreneurs. Keating has three new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series, and the 15th book in the series is What’s Lost? A Pastor Stephen G...

Ray explains that President Biden has proposed a spending plan that would push sustained federal outlays to historic levels, and that spells trouble for the economy. Keating has three new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series, and the 15t...

Ray explains why the negatives of the Biden tax increases would reach far beyond big businesses and the wealthy. Keating has three new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series, and the 15th book in the series is What’s Lost? A Pastor Stephen...