Ray interviews Pastor Rod Zwonitzer about his new devotional book that takes the reader through Proverbs with Christ.Get Rod’s book - Wise Words Each Day: A Devotional on Proverbs – here.Two great ways to order Ray Keating’s new nonfiction book – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon.com.Also, how about two great ways to order Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint...
Jul 28, 2022•33 min
Ray Keating interviews George Leef about his new book The Awakening of Jennifer Van Arsdale: A Political Fable for Our Time. Get George’s book here.Two great ways to order Ray Keating’s new nonfiction book – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon.com.Also, how about two great ways to order Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel, which is Ray’s six...
Jul 08, 2022•27 min
Ray Keating loves history. He loves great music and movies. But he’s not a fan of longing for the “good old days.” Thankfully, both Paul McCartney’s tour and “Top Gun: Maverick” with Tom Cruise were not stuck in nostalgia. Two great ways to order Ray Keating’s new nonfiction book – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon.com.Also, how about two great ways...
Jun 24, 2022•20 min
Ray sets the record straight on immigration’s impact on jobs, entrepreneurship and the economy. Ray points out that politicians get immigration wrong, as if they’re more interested in pandering and ginning up the base, rather than basing policy on sound economics. Go figure.Two great ways to order Ray Keating’s new nonfiction book – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle editi...
May 23, 2022•24 min
With two new books out and his starting another, Ray’s got writing on the brain. As a result, he serves up some thoughts and tips for people thinking about writing a book and even some who already have penned their tomes.Two great ways to order Ray Keating’s new nonfiction book – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon.com.Also, how about two great ways to ord...
May 13, 2022•44 min
Ray explains why small businesses deserve their own week, as well as thanks throughout the rest of the year. From JFK to Reagan to Biden, presidents have issued proclamations praising small businesses, but what about actual policymaking and small business?Two great ways to order Ray Keating’s new nonfiction book – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or the Kindle edition at Amazon.com.Also, how about two great way...
May 04, 2022•19 min
Based on his new book The Weekly Economist, Ray discusses why it’s important to think clearly on economics and about the economy. He argues that just a few minutes invested in his book each week results in the reader thinking more like an economist. This episode includes Ray reading one of the quick chapters in The Weekly Economist.Two great ways to order Ray Keating’s new nonfiction book – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeati...
Apr 20, 2022•18 min
Ray takes a look at what Nobel Prize winning economist Milton Friedman had to say on corporate social responsibility, and why management at Disney and other companies should take note. Two great ways to pre-order Ray Keating’s new nonfiction book – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or the Kindle edition at Amazon.com.Two great ways to pre-order Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel, which is Ray’s s...
Apr 11, 2022•31 min
Ray is joined by Pastor Brian Noack to discuss some of the basics, or essentials, regarding Lent, Holy Week and Easter. It’s more than “giving something up for Lent” and chocolate bunnies on Easter.Two great ways to pre-order Ray Keating’s new nonfiction book – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or the Kindle edition at Amazon.com.Two great ways to pre-order Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel, which is...
Apr 07, 2022•44 min
Ray takes a look at some fascinating results from a poll of entrepreneurs who started businesses during the pandemic. Two great ways to pre-order Ray Keating’s new nonfiction book – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or the Kindle edition at Amazon.com.Two great ways to pre-order Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel, which is Ray’s sixteenth work of fiction, and the first in the Alliance of Saint Mi...
Apr 01, 2022•18 min
Ray takes a fairly deep dive into stagflation, including some history, our current woes, and what’s really needed to banish stagflation.Ray Keating is the author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. So far, 15 Pastor Stephen grant adventures have been published, with more coming! The more recent books in the series are Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel, Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story, and What’s Lost? A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story. Signed books...
Mar 25, 2022•23 min
Fantasy and sci-fi author Brandon Sanderson’s incredibly successful Kickstarter campaign should be celebrated by authors and readers. And yes, there are plenty of lessons for writers and other entrepreneurs to take away from Sanderson’s campaign.Here's how Sanderson's campaign ended: 185,341 Kickstarter backers for a total of $41.75 million!Ray Keating is the author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. So far, 15 Pastor Stephen grant adventures have been published, with more c...
Mar 11, 2022•25 min
Ray wrestles with Disney’s investment in the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel versus the idea of a more expansive and affordable resort. 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 Christian faith. Also, it comes with a handy spiral binding for easy use.Or, The Disney P...
Mar 02, 2022•27 min
Ray takes a quick, critical look at a host of matters regarding the Church, including clergy issues, politics and the Church, divisiveness, teaching, church architecture, education, preaching and more.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 Christian faith. Also, it comes wi...
Feb 21, 2022•44 min
Ray scoffs at the idea of a Biden boom, at the progressive Left, and at the populist Right. Instead, he argues that our economy, society and culture need pro-growth conservatism. We should be looking to Reagan and Kemp, not Biden or Trump.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 ...
Feb 02, 2022•46 min
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 and consolation from the Christian faith. Also, it comes with a handy spiral binding for ea...
Jan 13, 2022•41 min
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 Christian faith. Also, it comes with a handy spiral binding for easy use.Or, The Disney Pla...
Dec 21, 2021•10 min
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 2022: The To Do List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done –...
Dec 16, 2021•42 min
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 simple, powerful system for getting things done – using monthly, weekly and daily to-do lists – with ...
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min
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 Christian faith. Also, it comes with a handy spiral binding for easy use.Or, The Disney Planner 2022: The...
Dec 06, 2021•21 min
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 Gift! The Lutheran Planner 2022: The To Do List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for get...
Dec 03, 2021•21 min
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 spiral binding for easy use.Or, The Disney Planner 2022: The TO DO List Solution combines the same sim...
Nov 24, 2021•24 min
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 use.Or, The Disney Planner 2022: The TO DO List Solution combines the same simple, powerful system f...
Nov 22, 2021•23 min
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 encouragement, inspiration and consolation from the Christian faith. Also, it comes with a handy spir...
Nov 10, 2021•13 min
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 Lucas andSeeing Home: The Ed Lucas Story: A Blind Broadcaster's Story of Overcoming Life's Greatest Ob...
Nov 02, 2021•49 min
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 Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series, and the 15th book in the series is What’s Lost?...
Oct 29, 2021•20 min
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 Pastor Stephen Grant series. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book i...
Oct 26, 2021•54 min
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 paperback or for the Kindle edition, and signed books at www.raykeatingonli...
Oct 19, 2021•50 min
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 is What’s Lost? A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story. Signed books are available at www.raykeatingon...
Oct 15, 2021•16 min
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 Stephen Grant Short Story. Signed books are available at www.raykeatingonline.com.Order Ray Ke...
Oct 08, 2021•29 min
