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PRESS CLUB C Podcast with Ray Keating

Ray Keatingwww.keatingfiles.com

Fascinating guests. Fun conversations. A podcast with Ray Keating - author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries, the Alliance of Saint Michael historical fiction, The Weekly Economist, The Weekly Economist II, Free Trade Rocks!, and Behind Enemy Lines - discussing a wide range of issues. What does PRESS CLUB C stand for? Politics, Religion, Economics, Sports, Stories (books, authors and writing), Culture (entertainment), Life, Understanding, Business & Entrepreneurship, and Conservative.  Ray Keating is an economist, novelist, nonfiction author, podcaster, entrepreneur, speaker, policy expert, and former college professor. All views expressed are his own.

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Episodes

Episode #149: Author of “Life in Christ”

Ray gets to chat with Adam Filipek about his fascinating book Life in Christ: Rooted, Woven, and Grafted into God’s Story . Get the book here . • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship . • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries . There are 19 books in the series now. • The Alliance of Saint Michael historical fiction series – Cathedral and Subversion – is at Amazon . ...

Oct 29, 202444 minSeason 2Ep. 149

Episode #148: Wrestling with Pete Rose

Pete Rose made Ray a Cincinnati Reds fan when a kid, and he wrestles with Rose’s death and legacy decades later. • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship . • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries . There are 19 books in the series now. • The Alliance of Saint Michael historical fiction series – Cathedral and Subversion – is at Amazon . • Order Ray’s Weekly Economist ...

Oct 02, 202421 minSeason 2Ep. 148

Episode #147: The Eighth Commandment and Social Media

Ray looks to the Eighth Commandment for some guidance on how to behave on social media. • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship . • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries . There are 19 books in the series now. • The Alliance of Saint Michael historical fiction series – Cathedral and Subversion – is at Amazon. • Order Ray’s Weekly Economist series – The Weekly Econom...

Aug 29, 202416 minSeason 2Ep. 147

Episode #146: Political Polling and the Margin of Error

Ray notes that when people proclaim that “the polls were wrong,” they’re usually wrong. • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship . • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries . There are 19 books in the series now. • The Alliance of Saint Michael historical fiction series – Cathedral and Subversion – is at Amazon. • Order Ray’s Weekly Economist series – The Weekly Econom...

Aug 22, 202410 minSeason 2Ep. 146

Episode #145: Walt Disney on Entrepreneurship

Ray hits on some entrepreneurship lessons from one of his favorite entrepreneurs – Walt Disney. • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship . • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries . There are 19 books in the series now. • The Alliance of Saint Michael historical fiction series – Cathedral and Subversion – is at Amazon. • Order Ray’s Weekly Economist series – The Weekl...

Aug 15, 202419 minSeason 2Ep. 145

Episode #144: How Religious are Americans?

Ray reflects on Gallup polling data looking at how religious Americans are these days. Quick answer? Less and less so. • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship . • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries . There are 19 books in the series now. • The Alliance of Saint Michael historical fiction series – Cathedral and Subversion – is at Amazon. • Order Ray’s Weekly Econo...

Aug 08, 202419 minSeason 2Ep. 144

Episode #143: Commies, Fascists and Fiction

Ray talks about his new Alliance of Saint Michael novel, Subversion, which leads to a discussion about communism, fascism and the Christian Church. Consider books by Ray Keating…• Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship.• The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. There are 19 books in the series now.• Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel is at Amazon.&nb...

Jun 18, 202420 min

Episode #142: Who was Jan Hus?

Pastor Craig Donofrio is back on the show to discuss the early 15th-century theologian, church reformer and martyr Jan Hus, and why people in the 21st century should know about him.Jan Hus, along with Martin Luther, play central roles in Ray’s Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel. Paperback and Kindle editions are at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P1S5R26, and signed books are at https://raykeatingbooksandmore.com/shop/ols/products/vaticanshadows.Consider books by Ray Keating…• Never m...

Apr 24, 202436 min

Episode #141: Talking Economy with Leading Talk Show Host Bill Brady

Here’s something different: Ray is talking the economy as a guest on “The Bill Brady Show” on KFNX in Phoenix. Ray knows Bill from long ago, and Mr. Brady is, indeed, a great radio talk show host.Consider books by Ray Keating…• Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship.• The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. There are 19 books in the series now.• Cathedral: An Allia...

Apr 05, 202444 min

Episode #140: Meet the Chaplain for the St. Louis Cardinals

Father Chris Comerford joins Ray to discuss one of his jobs, i.e., being the Catholic chaplain for the St. Louis Cardinals. That’s right – it’s Christianity and baseball!Consider books by Ray Keating…• Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship.• The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. There are 19 books in the series now.• Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel...

Mar 26, 202432 min

Episode #139: We Need More Immigrants

Economist David Henderson joins Ray to discuss why the U.S. economy needs more immigrants. That’s right – more immigrants!Consider books by Ray Keating…• Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship.• The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. There are 19 books in the series now.• Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel is at Amazon. • Order The Weekly Economist...

Mar 22, 202437 min

Episode #138: Trump and Biden Agree on Trade, and That’s Not Good

Ray Keating explains that, while their rhetoric and temperament are quite different, Donald Trump and Joe Biden essentially agree on being protectionists on trade.Consider books by Ray Keating…• Order The Weekly Economist III: Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed books here and Kindle editions here.• Grab The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here. And Kindle and paperback editions here.• The Weekly Ec...

Mar 06, 202428 min

Episode #137: Keating on Why Economics Matters

Ray Keating talks about one of his vocations in life – trying to illuminate economics and why it matters – and how that ties in with the latest entry in his “Weekly Economist” book series.Consider books by Ray Keating…• Order The Weekly Economist III: Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed books here and Kindle editions here.• Grab The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here. And Kindle and paperback edit...

Feb 27, 202420 min

Episode #136: What’s the Deal with Ash Wednesday?

Pastor Brian Noack returns to discuss Ash Wednesday with Ray. Consider books by Ray Keating…• Christmas Bells at St. Mary’s: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is Ray’s latest work of fiction at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKNRZ2TH. Signed paperbacks at https://raykeatingonline.com/products/christmasbells.• Check out all of Ray’s Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. • The Disney Planner: The TO DO List Solution provides some Disney fun and insights each day, while helping y...

Feb 11, 202419 min

Episode #135: Reagan Conservatism – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Ray offers a clear-eyed appreciation for Ronald Reagan and the impact he has had on America, conservatism and the world. And Ray essentially argues for many of today’s so-called “conservatives” to reject populism, and come back to a Reagan-esque, American conservatism. Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating - The Traitor: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel...

Feb 05, 202436 min

Episode #134: Economic & Policy Outlook for 2024

Ray puts on his economist hat, and serves up his take on the economy and policy for the coming year. Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating - The Traitor: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel and Ray's collection of essays titled Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York. Remain a supporter and you'll get a FREE BOOK every six mont...

Jan 19, 202422 min

Episode #133: Favorite Holiday Adult Beverages

Ray is joined by Craig Donofrio to discuss favorite and/or recommended adult beverages to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s. Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating - The Traitor: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel and Ray's collection of essays titled Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York. Remain a supporter and you'll get a...

Dec 18, 202344 min

Episode #132: Pastor Gets a Call - What Now?

What happens when a pastor gets a call to a new parish? How does and/or should a pastor and the congregation think about the call? Pastor Craig Donofrio joins Ray.Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating - The Traitor: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel and Ray's collection of essays titled Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New Yor...

Dec 15, 202333 min

Episode #131: Holiday Movies and “Christmas Bells at St. Mary’s”

Ray Keating and his creation, Pastor Stephen Grant, have their lists of favorite Christmas movies. And some of this is explored in Ray’s latest book “Christmas Bells at St. Mary’s.” What about you? Which holiday films do you watch each year? Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating - The Traitor: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel and Ray's collection of ess...

Dec 04, 202325 min

Episode #130: The Church and the Liturgy

Ray is in a fog due to a cold, but thankfully, Pastor Brian Noack carries the show by explaining key aspects of the Church’s historic liturgy and why it matters.Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating - The Traitor: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel and Ray's collection of essays titled Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York. Remai...

Nov 20, 202339 min

Episode #129: “Clement Point” by Ray Keating

Ray Keating reads a chapter from his book Clement Point: A Berger & Knight Novel, which is part of his Kickstarter campaign.Check out Ray’s Kickstarter Campaign – “7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction and a Pinch of Science Fiction” – Get all of the information for this Kickstarter right here. It runs through Nov. 17, 2023.Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters...

Nov 03, 202314 min

Episode #128: “Wrath” by Ray Keating

Ray Keating reads a chapter from his book Wrath: A Quinn Porter Novel, which is part of his Kickstarter campaign.Check out Ray’s Kickstarter Campaign – “7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction and a Pinch of Science Fiction” – Get all of the information for this Kickstarter right here. It runs through Nov. 17, 2023.Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new at the $8 ...

Nov 02, 202311 min

Episode #127: “Evil Triumphant” by Ray Keating

Ray Keating reads a chapter from his book Evil Triumphant: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel, which is part of his Kickstarter campaign.Check out Ray’s Kickstarter Campaign – “7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction and a Pinch of Science Fiction” – Get all of the information for this Kickstarter right here. It runs through Nov. 17, 2023.Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/s...

Nov 01, 202314 min

Episode #126: “Put Not Your Trust in Princes” by Ray Keating

Ray Keating reads a chapter from his book Put Not Your Trust in Princes: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel, which is part of his Kickstarter campaign.Check out Ray’s Kickstarter Campaign – “7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction and a Pinch of Science Fiction” – Get all of the information for this Kickstarter right here. It runs through Nov. 17, 2023.Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/...

Oct 31, 202314 min

Episode #125: Haunted Mansion and Halloween Movies with Chris Lucas

Ray has a wide-ranging talk with Chris Lucas, covering Disney’s Haunted Mansion, Universal Monster movies, The Addams Family vs. The Munsters, stand-up comedy, and more. And what does The Odd Couple’s Oscar Madison have to do with Halloween?Get Chris Lucas’ Top Disney book.Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating - The Traitor: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel ...

Oct 26, 20231 hr 3 min

Episode #124: Lessons from Billionaires with Chris Ullman

Ray talks with Chris Ullman about his new book Four Billionaires and a Parking Attendant. Yeah, there’s a lot to be learned, from humility and gratitude to “impatient patience,” and more.Get Chris Ullman’s book Four Billionaires and a Parking Attendant, and his previous book Find Your Whistle.Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating - The Traitor: A P...

Oct 20, 202359 min

Episode #123: Freedom Conservatism with John Hood

Ray talks with John Hood about Freedom Conservatism; the movement’s statement of principles; why it’s desperately needed given the state of both the Right and Left today; and other interesting stuff. Read more at FreedomConservatism.org. Check out Ray’s Kickstarter Campaign – “7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction and a Pinch of Science Fiction” – Get all of the information for this Kickstarter right here. Support the PRE...

Oct 13, 20231 hr 32 min

Episode #122: Small Business & Entrepreneurship with Tom Sullivan

Ray talks with Tom Sullivan, vice president for small business policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, about the state of small business in America today, and into the future. They discuss what small business owners are thinking on a host of issues, and the vital role that entrepreneurs play in the U.S. economy. Find out more about Tom Sullivan right here.Check out Ray’s Kickstarter Campaign – “7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction...

Oct 06, 202347 min

Episode #121: Entrepreneurial Momentum with Lou Mongello

Ray talks with Lou Mongello about his Momentum conference, entrepreneurship, customer service, podcasting, and much more. Check out Lou’s stuff at www.loumongello.com and his great podcast WDW Radio at www.wdwradio.com. New Kickstarter Campaign – “7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction and a Pinch of Science Fiction” – Get all of the information for this Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/raykeatingnovels/7-exc...

Sep 21, 202345 min

Episode #120: Kickstarter and Engaging the Culture

Ray talks about his new Kickstarter, and engaging the culture constructively as a conservative and a Christian.New Kickstarter Campaign - "7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction and a Pinch of Science Fiction" – Get all of the information for this Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/raykeatingnovels/7-exclusive-novels-from-ray-keatingConsider books by Ray Keating…• “For Better, For Worse: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Stor...

Sep 19, 202333 min
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