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, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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 dictatorships, are to blame. This is the history we’re living again . Listen in before the memory fades. ...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 13
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 Christianity is grooming boys for culture war—and what real spiritual courage looks like instead. __...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 12
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-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and ...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 11
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 _____ I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 10
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/drmaraeinstein/ https://www.tiktok.com/@drmaraeinstein https://www.threads.net/@drmaraeinstein https://www.lo...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 9
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 change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening...
Apr 25, 2025•58 min
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 leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to persona...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 8
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 to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 time...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 7
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 personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times. P...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 14 min
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, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for s...
Mar 18, 2025•50 min•Season 5Ep. 6
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 https://bit.ly/4hNh4ov https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/it-has-to-be-read-i-didnt-believe-him-by-dr-...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for ...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Magdalene J. Taylor, exploring her work and the themes of her article, “The Tech Oligarchy Is Stealing Your Sexuality.” _____ LINKS Many Such Cases on Substack https://substack.com/@magdalene X https://x.com/magdajtaylor Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magdajtaylor/ https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-magdalene-j-taylor _____ I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, a...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Jerome Copulsky, exploring his work and the themes of his book, American Heretics: Religious Adversaries Of Liberal Order _____ LINKS https://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/people/jerome-copulsky https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/it-has-to-be-read-american-heretics-by-jerome-e-copulsky _____ 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...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Simone & Malcolm Collins, exploring their life and work. _____ LINKS https://pronatalist.org https://collinsinstitute.org https://hardea.org https://www.youtube.com/@SimoneandMalcolm https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-simone-amp-malcolm-collins _____ 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...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Alexander Reid Ross, Ph.D.,, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Against the Fascist Creep. _____ LINKS https://alexanderreidross.net https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-alexander-reid-ross-phd BOOK Against the Fascist Creep https://bookshop.org/p/books/against-the-fascist-creep-alexander-reid-ross/10730754?aid=99692&ean=9781849352444&listref=it-has-to-be-read I have had the pleasure of talking to ...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Professor Doriane Coleman, exploring her work and the themes of her book, On Sex And Gender: A Commonsense Approach. _____ LINKS https://www.dorianecoleman.com https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/it-has-to-be-read-on-sex-and-gender-a-commonsense-approach-by-doriane-coleman _____ 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 subs...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Ryan P. Burge, exploring his life and work and the themes of his book, The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going. _____ LINKS https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/ https://bit.ly/4h9Hws2 _____ 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 episodes over 100,000 t...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Dr. Kristina Stoeckl, exploring the themes of her book, “The Moralist International: Russia in the Global Culture Wars (Orthodox Christianity and Contemporary Thought)”. _____ LINKS https://www.kristinastoeckl.eu/cv/ https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/it-has-to-be-read-the-moralist-international-russia-in-the-global-culture-wars-by-dr-kristina-stoeckl I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-make...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Family Promise Founder and CEO Emeritus Karen Olson, exploring her life and work and the themes of her book, Meant for More: Following Your Heart and Finding Your Purpose. _____ LINKS Meant for More: Following Your Heart and Finding Your Purpose https://bit.ly/3ZOwOjj https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-episode-432-karen-olson _____ I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists...
Dec 24, 2024•58 min•Season 4Ep. 32
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Rev. Angela Denker, exploring the themes of her book, Red State Christians: A Journey into White Christian Nationalism and the Wreckage It Leaves Behind. _____ LINKS https://angeladenker.substack.com https://www.instagram.com/denkerangela/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmKIdMPvTt9uf3tlGBLFnxQ https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/it-has-to-be-read-red-state-christians-by-rev-angela-denker _____ I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading ...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 31
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Paul Rousseau, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Friendly Fire: A Fractured Memoir. _____ LINKS https://paul-rousseau.com/ https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-episode-430-paul-rousseau _____ 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-plu...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 30
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with teacher and author Melanie Brooks, exploring her work and the themes of her book, A Hard Silence: One daughter remaps family, grief, and faith when HIV/AIDS changes it all . _____ LINKS The Globe and Mail: "Britain’s infected-blood inquiry changes nothing. But it means everything" https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-britains-infected-blood-inquiry-changes-nothing-but-it-means/ https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-sc...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 29
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Jeffrey W. Swanson, PhD, exploring his work work on gun violence prevention and mental health. _____ LINKS https://psychiatry.duke.edu/profile/jeffrey-w-swanson https://riskbasedfirearmpolicy.org/about-us/ https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-dr-jeffrey-wallace-swanson _____ I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 28
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Journalist, Cultural Critic, and Author, Ruth Whippman, exploring her work and the themes of her book, BoyMom, Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity . _____ LINKS Author of BoyMom, Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity www.ruthwhippman.com https://www.instagram.com/ruthwhippman/ SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK: https://ruthwhippman.substack.com/ https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-ruth-...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 27
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with philosopher and author Mark Rowlands, exploring the themes of his book, The Happiness of Dogs . _____ LINKS https://www.theguardian.com/books/article/2024/aug/18/i-wag-therefore-i-am-the-philosophy-of-dogs https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-bonus-episode-mark-rowlands _____ 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...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with philosopher, religion scholar, and interdisciplinary critical theorist, Tad DeLay, PhD, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Future of Denial: The Ideologies of Climate Change . _____ LINKS Twitter/X: https://x.com/taddelay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taddelayauthor Website: taddelay.com Future of Denial Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-denial/id1739638142 The Guardian: https://bit.ly/3Usp7xB P&RAPRAXIS: https://bi...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 26
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Bekah McNeel & Dr. Leah Schade, PhD, exploring the themes of their work. _____ LINKS https://bekahmcneel.com https://www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopreacher/ https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-bonus-episode-bekah-mcneel-amp-rev-dr-leah-schade _____ 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...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with New York Times Washington Correspondent and Wilson Center Public Policy Fellow, Sheryl Gay Stolberg, exploring the themes of her work. _____ LINKS https://www.wilsoncenter.org/person/sheryl-gay-stolberg https://www.nytimes.com/by/sheryl-gay-stolberg https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-sheryl-gay-stolberg _____ I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of ...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 25
