Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Carolyn Baker, Ph.D., exploring her latest book, Confronting Christofascism . _____ LINKS WWW.CAROLYNBAKER.NET Carolyn may be contacted at Carolyn@carolynbaker.net. _____ Carolyn Baker, Ph.D., was a psychotherapist in private practice for 17 years and a professor of psychology and history for 10. She is the author of 13 books including Navigating The Coming Chaos: A Handbook For Inner Transition (2011) and Sacred Demise: Walking The Spiritual Path of Industri...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Filmmaker Erin Bagwell, exploring the themes of her new documentary, Year One. Follow Erin on Instagram Watch Year One NEW: Subscribe to Love In Common Podcast _____ Erin Bagwell is a documentary filmmaker, blogger, and new mom. In the summer of 2014 she launched a successful Kickstarter campaign, raising over $100,000 in funding to produce her first feature length film Dream, Girl. In May 2016, Dream, Girl premiered at the White House under the Obama adminis...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Dan Attias, director of film and television, exploring his new book, Directing Great Television . _____ LINKS https://www.danattias.com/ Directing Great Television _____ Sharing his own process honed over a decades-long career, Emmy-nominated director Dan Attias brings you into the actual experience of directing series television. Whether it’s the high-stakes pressure of solving a last-minute problem on set, or the joy of pulling off a perfect shot by the ski...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Brian Allain, leader of Writing for Your Life , a resource center and conferences for spiritual writers, which includes the Publishing in Color conference series. _____ Brian Allain leads Writing for Your Life , a resource center and conferences for spiritual writers, which includes the Publishing in Color conference series, intended to increase the number of books published by spiritual writers of color. Brian also leads the teams that produce Compassionate ...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 3 min
In this Bonus Episode of In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, Dr. Clint Heacock of the Mindshift Podcast interviews Frank Schaeffer on his new book, Fall in Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy . Available November 2 from HCI Books. Get the Book Subscribe to The Mindshift Podcast 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, ...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Rev. Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft, Executive Minister for Justice, Education & Movement Building at Middle Church and Founder of Raising Imagination , exploring the intersection of race, faith, politics, feminism, and parenting. _____ LINKS Middle Church Follow Middle Church on Twitter and Instagram . Raising Imagination Follow Raising Imagination on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . _____ Amanda is an Activist, Writer, Ordained Minister, Mother and Founde...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 23
"A Caregiver's Manifesto" I hope you'll listen to my entire Conversation with my friend, the incredible Rev. Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft, but if you only have 4 minutes, I ask you to listen to "A Caregiver's Manifesto," because this is how we are going to save the planet. Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Rev. Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft, Executive Minister for Justice, Education & Movement Building at Middle Church and Founder of Raising Imagination , exploring the intersection of race, faith,...
Nov 02, 2021•5 min
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, exploring his work as President of Sojourners and Author of Mobilizing Hope: Faith-Inspired Activism for a Post Civil Rights Generation . His new book, A More Perfect Union: A New Vision for Building the Beloved Community is available now. Links: Soujourners on Twitter SoJo Action on Twitter Rev. Adam Russell Taylor on Twitter A More Perfect Union: A New Vision for Building the Beloved Community _____ Rev. Adam Russell Taylor is pres...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Berkley Center Research Fellow Jerome Copulsky, exploring American civil religion and the significance of Francis Schaeffer. _____ LINKS https://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/people/jerome-copulsky _____ Jerome Copulsky, a scholar is residence at American University and a Berkley Center research fellow, specializes in modern Western religious thought, political theory, and church/state issues. He is currently working on a project on American civil religion and...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Rabbi Or Rose, Founding Director of the Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership of Hebrew College . _____ The Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership of Hebrew College, established in 2016 in honor of Betty Ann Greenbaum Miller, seeks to provide current and future religious and ethical leaders with the knowledge and skills to serve in a religiously diverse society. _____ LINKS FOLLOW THE MILLER CENTER ON TWITTER . FOLLOW ...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Amy Siskind, author of The Weekly List and President of The New Agenda, a non profit dedicated to the advancement of women and girls, exploring advocacy, activism, and her book, The List: A Week-by-Week Reckoning of Trump’s First Year . Links: https://amysiskind.com https://theweeklylist.org https://twitter.com/Amy_Siskind https://twitter.com/TheNewAgenda https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-list/id1392843387 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1635572711?t...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Bonus Episode • Civia Tamarkin In light of recent events in Texas and other states restricting reproductive rights, my guest Civia Tamarkin has come back to provide us with an update. _____ LINKS https://msmagazine.com/2021/03/24/civia-tamarkin-arizona-abortion-laws-access/ https://www.birthrightfilm.com _____ Civia Tamarkin is an award-winning investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker and former television news executive. She has produced independent and cable documentaries as well as dev...
Oct 12, 2021•41 min
Is ‘Roe’ Finished? Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Investigative Journalist and Filmmaker Civia Tamarkin, exploring her work as an Investigative Journalist, the film she directed, Birthright: A War Story , and asking the question, “Is ‘Roe’ Finished?” _____ LINKS https://msmagazine.com/2021/03/24/civia-tamarkin-arizona-abortion-laws-access/ https://www.birthrightfilm.com _____ Civia Tamarkin is an award-winning investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker and former television news execu...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Nicole Lynn Lewis, Author of PREGNANT GIRL and Founder of Generation Hope, exploring her book, her foundation, and what the future could look like if the U.S. provided real support for young families. _____ LINKS http://nicolelynnlewis.com www.generationhope.org twitter.com/NicoleLynnLewis twitter.com/SupportGenHope Pregnant Girl _____ At age seventeen, Nicole Lynn Lewis, a good student who grew up in a middle-class family, found herself fighting against the ...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Artist and Activist Genesis Be, exploring her latest album, Tom Boy, biracial queer intersectionality, and the viral Confederate emblem protest that thrust her into the national spotlight. _____ LINKS Follow Genesis on: https://www.facebook.com/GenesisBe/ https://twitter.com/GenesisBe https://www.youtube.com/c/GenesisBeOfficial _____ In 2016, a young rapper from Mississippi captivated America with a bold theatrical protest against the Mississippi State Flag. ...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 19
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Jared Yates Sexton, Associate Professor of writing at Georgia Southern University, exploring his book, American Rule: How a Nation Conquered the World but Failed Its People , available now in paperback. _____ LINKS The Muckrake Podcast Follow Jared on Twitter Read and Support Jared Yates Sexton’s Work on Substack _____ Jared Yates Sexton is the author of AMERICAN RULE: HOW A NATION CONQUERED THE WORLD BUT FAILED ITS PEOPLE (paperback edition released in Septe...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author and Founder of JoelSpeaksOut.com, Joel Barrett, exploring his book, Godly… But Gay, his journey through "ex-gay therapy," and his work uncovering what is real and true without apology or pretense. _____ LINKS JoelSpeaksOut.com Godly … But Gay _____ Joel’s memoir of growing up Godly, but always knowing he was gay. He lived a life of fear and shame for over 30 years. In a dramatic twist, he came face to face with himself when he had an encounter with ano...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Christian Stephen, exploring conflict journalism, and his latest venture, the News and Media Website, The Signal. _____ LINKS https://www.good.is/features/christian-stephen-war-photographer https://www.thesgnl.com https://www.facebook.com/fromthesignal https://twitter.com/thesignal https://twitter.com/cam_stephen _____ Christian Stephen is a Journalist, Filmmaker, Virtual Reality Creator, Writer, and Photographer. Internationally recognized as a pioneer and l...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Filmmaker Tiffany Kimmel Stubbert and Attorney and Activist Paul Carlos Southwick, exploring the battle between religious exemptions and civil liberties and the making of the feature-length documentary, On God’s Campus . _____ LINKS www.tiffanykimmel.com _____ Tiffany Kimmel Stubbert is a multi-hyphenate writer-producer-director. She is currently producing a feature-length documentary that explores the battle between religious exemptions and civil liberties wh...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Gareth Higgins, Author of How Not To Be Afraid, and Founder of The Porch Magazine, and The Porch Courses, exploring the upcoming Porch Course, hosted by Frank & Gareth, titled, Fall in Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy , beginning September 26th. _____ LINKS Learn More and Register at theporchcourses.com . _____ Porch Courses are focused online learning experiences, taught by leading figures in spirituality and activism, crafters of...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Mindful Chef, Life Coach, and Mystic Turn Founder, Samir Selmanović, exploring his work helping leaders thrive both personally and professionally by embracing the experience of human life. _____ LINKS www.samirselmanovic.com LinkedIn _____ Samir Selmanović, Ph.D. helps leaders thrive both personally and professionally by embracing the experience of human life. Samir consults, coaches, speaks, and facilitates retreats, helping people belong to their own life, ...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with John Phillips Professor in Religion at Dartmouth College, Randall Balmer, exploring his new book, Bad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right . _____ LINKS Via Politico: The Real Origins of the Religious Right Bad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right _____ Randall Balmer, an Episcopal priest, is the John Phillips Professor in Religion at Dartmouth College. He is the author of fifteen books, including “Redeemer: The Life of Jimmy Carter” and...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Writer, Pastor, and Activist, John Pavlovitz, exploring his new book, If God Is Love, Don’t Be a Jerk _____ LINKS https://johnpavlovitz.com If God Is Love, Don’t Be a Jerk _____ John Pavlovitz is a writer, pastor, and activist from Wake Forest, North Carolina. A 25-year veteran in the trenches of local church ministry, John is committed to equality, diversity, and justice—both inside and outside faith communities. When not actively working for a more compassi...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Ambassador Matthew Barzun exploring his new book, The Power of Giving Away Power . _____ LINKS MatthewBarzun.com Download a Free Excerpt _____ Matthew Barzun has always been fascinated about how we can stand out and fit in at the same time. He helped countries do both when he served as US Ambassador to the United Kingdom and to Sweden. He helped citizens do both as National Finance Chair for Barack Obama by pioneering new ways for people to have a stronger vo...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Laura Dawn, exploring the intersection of Art & Activism. _____ LINKS https://artnotwar.com/ _____ Laura Dawn is a filmmaker, writer, producer, political strategist, and the founding Creative & Cultural Director of MoveOn.org . She is currently the Founder, CEO, & Chief Creative of award winning social impact agency ART NOT WAR . An 18 year veteran of creating and directing social impact campaigns, Laura’s social justice media content has reached ...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Jeff Clark, President and Producer of The Wild Goose Festival, a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice, taking place September 2-5, 2021 in Hot Springs, North Carolina. _____ LINKS https://wildgoosefestival.org/ Follow Wild Goose Festival on YouTube _____ When Jeff isn’t leading The Goose, he’s probably either teaching grad students at MTSU, riding a bike, consulting in a political campaign, dancing in a club on Broadway, direct...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Felicia Davis is a self-described “girl from the South Side.” She is deeply committed to community through inclusive service to others. As president and CEO of Chicago Foundation for Women , she leads their strategic efforts in investing in women and girls as catalysts, building stronger communities for all. _____ LINKS Chicago Foundation for Women _____ Felicia is passionate about transforming lives and serves as an educator and mentor through a variety of networks, participating on numerous bo...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Gender Fair CEO Johanna C. Zeilstra, exploring equity, equality, fairness, and the future of feminism. _____ LINKS Download the App or learn more at www.GenderFair.com . _____ Johanna currently runs Gender Fair, a platform that uses data analytics to determine an organization’s progress towards gender equality and diversity. Johanna is an established business strategist and an accomplished leader for both start-ups and global corporations. Over the past two d...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Richard Forer, Author of Wake Up and Reclaim Your Humanity: Essays on the Tragedy of Israel-Palestine _____ LINKS Follow Richard on Facebook . Learn more at https://richardforer.com . _____ Richard Forer was brought up in Trenton, NJ in the 1950s and 60s. His identical twin brother is a prominent member of an Orthodox sect of Judaism. Another brother is a past president of one of the largest Reform Synagogues on the East Coast. Other members of his family liv...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author Diana Butler Bass, exploring her new book, Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and Presence . _____ LINKS https://www.dianabutlerbass.com/ _____ DIANA BUTLER BASS is the author of eleven books on American religion, including Grateful, Grounded, Christianity After Religion, Christianity for the Rest of Us, and A People's History of Christianity. She holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Duke University, has taught...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 8
