Best Dr Clint Heacock Podcasts (2025)

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Dr. Clint Heacock: Escaping Bill Gothard, Faith Deconstruction & Rebuilding Spiritual Integrity 1:14:41

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Dr. Clint Heacock spent decades pursuing the “victorious Christian life” promised by Bill Gothard and conservative Christianity. Instead, he witnessed spiritual control, family harm, and the failure of authoritarian religion. In this conversation, Clint shares: Growing up in Gothard-influenced Christianity His journey through Bible college, ministr…

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"An Unladylike Profession" by Chris Dubbs - American Women War Correspondents in WW1 46:59

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Educator and First World War enthusiast Kristin Stelfox comes on the podcast to discuss some of the first and pathbreaking American women war correspondents who covered the first years of the war. New Ypres League: https://www.newypresleague.com/ "An Unladylike Profession" by Chris Dubbs - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/an-unladylike-profession-amer…

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Barbara Oakley: The Neuroscience of Free Speech and the Death of Real Learning 1:18:31

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Engineer and author Barbara Oakley joins Frank Schaeffer to explore how censorship damages the brain, why education is broken, and how real thinking can save democracy. _____ https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/barbara-oakley-how-free-speech-amp-cognitive-flexibility-save-democracy _____ I …

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Unpacking The Gospel with Christian Smith, PhD 1:07:03

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Unpacking The Gospel with Christian Smith, PhD Frank Schaeffer joins sociologist Christian Smith, PhD, author of "Why Religion Went Obsolete" and "Moral Believing Animals", for a deep conversation about Frank’s new book, "The Gospel of Zip." Together they explore the book’s central themes: how dogs teach us humility, forgiveness, and connection; wh…

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Surviving a Narcissistic Relationship (with Stacie Rae) 57:44

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I'm joined this week by my very good friend Stacie Rae from Canada. Herself a survivor of a narcissistic relationship, Stacie now empowers those who are seeking not only to identify what narcissism is, but how to escape and rebuild their lives after leaving it all behind. Stacie works as a mentor and life coach providing, in her words, courses and …

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Surviving a Narcissistic Relationship (with Stacie Rae) 57:45

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I'm joined this week by my very good friend Stacie Rae from Canada. Herself a survivor of a narcissistic relationship, Stacie now empowers those who are seeking not only to identify what narcissism is, but how to escape and rebuild their lives after leaving it all behind. Stacie works as a mentor and life coach providing, in her words, courses and …

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The Gospel of Zip 8:00:43

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Why am I giving my book away for free? I’ve been a writer my whole life, but this book—The Gospel of Zip—is different. It’s about my dog, Zip. It’s about my fifty-six-year relationship with my wife, Genie. It’s about what I’ve learned really matters: love, caregiving, family, friendship. In a world that feels more divided than ever, I wanted to off…

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"Loaned for the Summer" - A Discussion with Craig DeSteiguer 29:36

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Writer Craig DeSteiguer joins us to tell the story of his grandfather John Horace Merriman, who was deeply affected by his First World War-era service. "Death in the Trench" Let me sing no whispers of war. Let me tear my eyes, of all death…that lay. Let me hold the hand of their last breath. Let me pray their soul is gone….to home. Let me sing no w…

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Reclaiming Our Democracy—with Sam Daley-Harris 1:02:07

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Sam Daley-Harris has spent more than four decades proving that ordinary citizens can make extraordinary change. He founded the anti-poverty lobby RESULTS, co-founded the Microcredit Summit Campaign with Muhammad Yunus, and leads Civic Courage to empower citizen advocacy around the world. In this conversation, we talk about reclaiming democracy, bui…

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Taking Off The Tinfoil Hat: Christianity and Conspiracy Theories (with Cynane Shay) 1:09:24

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This week's conversation features Cynane Shay, who goes by the name "Taking Off The Tinfoil Hat" on social media. She's an expert on the subject of Christianity and conspiracy theories, which is incredibly timely given the current situation regarding religion and politics in today's world. You may be familiar with evangelicals who embrace such cons…

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Taking Off The Tinfoil Hat: Christianity and Conspiracy Theories (with Cynane Shay) 1:09:25

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This week's conversation features Cynane Shay, who goes by the name "Taking Off The Tinfoil Hat" on social media. She's an expert on the subject of Christianity and conspiracy theories, which is incredibly timely given the current situation regarding religion and politics in today's world. You may be familiar with evangelicals who embrace such cons…

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2026 Lost Battalion Tours Meuse-Argonne Pilgrimage 13:25

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We have dates for the 2026 Meuse-Argonne Battlefield Pilgrimage! The trip is from July 02 - 08, 2026. This next visit will be one where we really plan to put boots on the ground: we will be walking in the paths of some individual Doughboys in 2026. This is a new feature of Lost Battalion Tours, and we're excited to share it with you! A sample of th…

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The Smartphone Generation Is in Trouble — Dr. Jean Twenge on How Parents Can Fight Back 43:46

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Author and researcher Dr. Jean M. Twenge joins Frank Schaeffer to talk about the crisis of parenting in a high-tech world. With over 190 scientific publications and her groundbreaking new book 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World, Dr. Twenge offers clear, practical strategies for reclaiming childhood from smartphones, social media, and ga…

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Aisne-Marne & Vesle Sector - SGT William Shemin 20:06

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In the final days of the Aisne-Marne Offensive, American forces pursued the retreating Germans to the River Vesle in August 1918. During the battles for possession of the key village of Bazoches-sur-Vesle, an American son of Russian-Jewish immigrants would distinguish himself by looking out for his friends and soldiers. The BFWWP is on Patreon: htt…

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Marc J. Dunkelman: Why Nothing Works — Who Killed Progress and How to Bring It Back 1:08:49

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Marc J. Dunkelman, exploring his work and the themes of his book, “Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress—and How to Bring It Back” _____ LINKS https://watson.brown.edu/people/visiting/dunkelman https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/it-has-to-be-read-why-nothing-works-by-marc-j-dunkelman _____ I have had the…

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The Myth of Good Christian Parenting (with Marissa Burt and Kelsey McGinnis) 57:13

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This is a great conversation featuring the co-authors of the soon-to-be-released excellent book, The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families by Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis. These dedicated authors now conclusively demonstrate that the concept of "good Christian parenting"…

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The Myth of Good Christian Parenting (with Marissa Burt and Kelsey McGinnis) 57:14

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This is a great conversation featuring the co-authors of the soon-to-be-released excellent book, The Myth of Good Christian Parenting: How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families by Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis. These dedicated authors now conclusively demonstrate that the concept of "good Christian parenting"…

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Sally McQuillen, LCSW, CADC on Reaching for Beautiful: Love, Loss, and the Wild Child Who Changed Everything 1:08:01

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Sally McQuillen, exploring her work and the themes of her book, Reaching for Beautiful: A Memoir of Loving and Losing a Wild Child. _____ LINKS https://www.sallymcquillen.com/ https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-sally-mcquillen _____ I have had the pleasure of talking t…

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Angel Down: A Discussion with Daniel Kraus 46:08

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NYT bestselling author Daniel Kraus comes on the podcast to talk about his novel set in the Meuse-Argonne battle "Angel Down." From Simon & Schuster: Private Cyril Bagger has managed to survive the unspeakable horrors of the Great War through his wits and deception, swindling fellow soldiers at every opportunity. But his survival instincts are put …

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Jessa Crispin on Feminism, Criticism, and “What Is Wrong With Men” 1:38:35

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Jessa Crispin, exploring her work and the themes of her book, What Is Wrong With Men. _____ LINKS https://www.jessacrispin.com https://substack.com/@theculturewedeserve _____ 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 …

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Slavery, Misogyny, and Racism: It's All In The Bible (with David Johnson) 1:19:44

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This week's episode features a wide-ranging and informative conversation with my good friend and returning guest, David Johnson, host of the Skeptics and Seekers Podcast. I've done a number of shows with David, both here and on his show, and we've teamed up a lot this year for his "Summer of Morality" series he's been doing on his platform. Speakin…

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Slavery, Misogyny, and Racism: It's All In The Bible (with David Johnson) 1:19:45

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This week's episode features a wide-ranging and informative conversation with my good friend and returning guest, David Johnson, host of the Skeptics and Seekers Podcast. I've done a number of shows with David, both here and on his show, and we've teamed up a lot this year for his "Summer of Morality" series he's been doing on his platform. Speakin…

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Christian Smith: Why Religion Went Obsolete 1:17:41

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Christian Smith, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America. _____ LINKS https://christiansmith.nd.edu/ https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/it-has-to-be-read-why-religion-went-obsolete-the-demise-of-traditional-faith-in-america-by-c…

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Liturgies of Liberation: Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis & Dr. Charon Hribar on We Pray Freedom 1:11:47

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis and Dr. Charon Hribar, exploring their work and the themes of their book, We Pray Freedom: Liturgies and Rituals from the Freedom Church of the Poor. _____ LINKS https://kairoscenter.org/ https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/it-has-to-be-read-we-pray-freedom-by-rev-dr-liz-theoharis-an…

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From Christian Rocker to Losing Jesus (with Mikee Bridges) 1:08:26

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This week's episode features new friend Mikee Bridges, a former Christian rocker/grunge/punk musician who is also known for putting on the Tom Fest, an alternative Christian music festival that ran for 14 years. He also ran a Christian rock venue in Portland, OR, for many years. After getting out of the Christian music game, Mikee went on to help f…

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From Christian Rocker to Losing Jesus (with Mikee Bridges) 1:08:27

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This week's episode features new friend Mikee Bridges, a former Christian rocker/grunge/punk musician who is also known for putting on the Tom Fest, an alternative Christian music festival that ran for 14 years. He also ran a Christian rock venue in Portland, OR, for many years. After getting out of the Christian music game, Mikee went on to help f…

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Escaping a Mormon Cult: Pamela Jones on Survival, Motherhood, and The Dirt Beneath Our Door 1:00:24

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Pamela Jones, exploring her life and the themes of her book, The Dirt Beneath Our Door. _____ LINKS https://www.pamelaspeaks.live/ _____ 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 sub…

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Bonus Episode: Not So Shiny Not So Happy People Chapter 3 Book Promo! 18:23

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In honor of my presentation at the Houston Oasis gathering on Sunday, the 24th of August, we are running a special promo sale that day on my book, Not So Shiny Not So Happy People: How Bill Gothard, Church, and Family Taught Me Christianity Doesn't Work. This weekend you'll be able to purchase the book on Amazon.com for just 99 cents! Also, if you'…

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Bonus Episode: Not So Shiny Not So Happy People Chapter 3 Book Promo! 18:24

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In honor of my presentation at the Houston Oasis gathering on Sunday, the 24th of August, we are running a special promo sale that day on my book, Not So Shiny Not So Happy People: How Bill Gothard, Church, and Family Taught Me Christianity Doesn't Work. This weekend you'll be able to purchase the book on Amazon.com for just 99 cents! Also, if you'…

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From Eisenhower to the Tea Party: Geoffrey Kabaservice on the GOP’s Ruin 1:08:03

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Geoffrey Kabaservice, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Rule and Ruin: The Downfall of Moderation and The Destruction of The Republican Party, From Eisenhower to The Tea Party. _____ https://www.niskanencenter.org/ https://www.niskanencenter.org/author/geoffrey-kabaservice/ https://podcasts.apple.co…

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America: Fed Into Trump's MAGA Woodchipper (with Frank Schaeffer) 52:33

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Once again I'm joined by my good friend Frank Schaeffer to discuss all things politics, religion, Christian nationalism, and the effect Trump is having on both the evangelical church and America overall. As a passionate observer of what's going on in terms of current events--not just in America but indeed the world--Frank always has a unique take o…

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America: Fed Into Trump's MAGA Woodchipper (with Frank Schaeffer) 52:34

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Once again I'm joined by my good friend Frank Schaeffer to discuss all things politics, religion, Christian nationalism, and the effect Trump is having on both the evangelical church and America overall. As a passionate observer of what's going on in terms of current events--not just in America but indeed the world--Frank always has a unique take o…

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Peter Samuelson — Philanthropy, Hollywood & the Search for True Happiness 1:18:49

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Peter Samuelson, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Finding Happy: A User's Guide to Your Life, with Lessons from Mine. _____ LINKS https://www.samuelson.la https://www.edar.org https://www.firststar.org https://www.starlight.org _____ I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors…

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Unfiltered & Unapologetic: Amanda Quintero Aguerrevere on Wanderlust, Identity, and Storytelling 1:15:33

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Amanda Quintero Aguerrevere, exploring her work and the themes of her book, Unfiltered: from the feed to the page–stories of wanderlust. _____ LINKS https://www.byamanda.love _____ I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast…

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An Ex-Evangelical and an Ex-JW Discuss Dr Robert Lifton's 8 Markers of Cults 1:35:36

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Recently I reconnected with returning guest Stephen Mather, former Jehovah's Witness and co-host of the now-defunct Cult Hackers Podcast. As an organizational psychologist, and former JW, Stephen is uniquely positioned to inform listeners on the eight markers of cults identified by Dr Robert Jay Lifton in his book Thought Reform and the Psychology …

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An Ex-Evangelical and an Ex-JW Discuss Dr Robert Lifton's 8 Markers of Cults (with Stephen Mather) 1:35:37

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Recently I reconnected with returning guest Stephen Mather, former Jehovah's Witness and co-host of the now-defunct Cult Hackers Podcast. As an organizational psychologist, and former JW, Stephen is uniquely positioned to inform listeners on the eight markers of cults identified by Dr Robert Jay Lifton in his book Thought Reform and the Psychology …

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The Hidden Globe: How the Ultra-Wealthy Rig the World — with Atossa Araxia Abrahamian 1:05:57

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, exploring her work and the themes of her book, “The Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World.” _____ LINKS https://www.atossaaraxia.com https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/it-has-to-be-read-the-hidden-globe-by-atossa-araxia-abrahamian _____ I have had the pleasure of talking to so…

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Shame-Sex Attraction: Surviving Conversion Therapy (with Dr Lucas Wilson) 1:05:53

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I finally caught up with Lucas Wilson after months of emailing each other to set up this interview. And am I ever glad that I did! We had a fantastic conversation that I truly believe you will enjoy and learn a lot from. Lucas--or Luke--originally hails from Toronto, Canada, and as a young man ended up attending Jerry Falwell's Liberty University, …

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Shame-Sex Attraction: Surviving Conversion Therapy (with Dr Lucas Wilson) 1:05:54

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I finally caught up with Lucas Wilson after months of emailing each other to set up this interview. And am I ever glad that I did! We had a fantastic conversation that I truly believe you will enjoy and learn a lot from. Lucas--or Luke--originally hails from Toronto, Canada, and as a young man ended up attending Jerry Falwell's Liberty University, …

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Exiled but Not Silent: Amanda Quintero Aguerrevere on Power, Policy, and the Price of Belonging 1:17:20

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Amanda Quintero Aguerrevere, exploring her work and the themes of her book, “We Said Farewell: stories of forced exile” _____ https://www.byamanda.love https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-amanda-quintero-aguerrevere _____ I have had the pleasure of talking to some of th…

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Dr. Koop: The Surgeon General Who Tried to Save America — with Nigel M. de S. Cameron 1:06:07

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Writer, Historian, and Ethicist, Nigel Cameron, exploring his work and the themes of his new book, Dr. Koop: The Many Lives of the Surgeon General. _____ LINKS https://drkoop.bio https://nigelcameron.substack.com https://www.facebook.com/nigelcameron https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelcameron/ https://x.com/nigelc…

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Vance Boelter: A Christian Assassin Radicalized by the New Apostolic Reformation 1:29:13

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Recently, a listener asked me if I would explore the potential connections between Vance Boelter--the gunman who recently killed 2 Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota, and wounded 2 more--and the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). The question posed was this: "Was Vance Boelter radicalized by his experiences within the NAR?" Beyond that, how do we know…

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Vance Boelter: A Christian Assassin Radicalized by the New Apostolic Reformation 1:29:14

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Recently, a listener asked me if I would explore the potential connections between Vance Boelter--the gunman who recently killed 2 Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota, and wounded 2 more--and the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). The question posed was this: "Was Vance Boelter radicalized by his experiences within the NAR?" Beyond that, how do we know…

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Michael Albertus on Land, Power, and Who Really Rules the World 1:11:36

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Professor Michael Albertus, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Land Power: Who Has It, Who Doesn't, And How That Determines The Fate Of Societies. _____ LINKS https://www.michaelalbertus.com/ https://substack.com/@michaelalbertus _____ I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors…

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Cracked Open: Michelle Moffitt on Breaking Free, Setting Boundaries, and Reclaiming Your Power 1:16:57

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Michelle Moffitt, exploring her work and the themes of her book, Cracked Open: A Journey to a Resilient and Independent Mindset. _____ LINKS https://michellemoffitt.com https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-michelle-moffitt _____ I have had the pleasure of talking to some…

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Project Esther: Weaponizing Antisemitism to Take Away Rights 1:07:34

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Although Chris Shelton and I just did an episode on Project Esther recently, there were a lot of details that we didn't have time to dive into. As the story develops, and more information comes out, there have been some truly concerning developments that have taken place. Thus, in this special episode, I'm bringing you all the details behind Projec…

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Project Esther: Weaponizing Antisemitism to Take Away Rights 1:07:35

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Although Chris Shelton and I just did an episode on Project Esther recently, there were a lot of details that we didn't have time to dive into. As the story develops, and more information comes out, there have been some truly concerning developments that have taken place. Thus, in this special episode, I'm bringing you all the details behind Projec…

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Jonathan Rauch Unfiltered: Cross Purposes, Broken Democracy, and Free Speech on Fire with Frank Schaeffer 1:05:26

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Jonathan Rauch joins Frank Schaeffer to tear apart the tangled mess of faith and politics in America. From religious hypocrisy to democracy’s near-collapse, this episode isn’t for the faint of heart. Get ready for a searing look at free speech, identity, and the culture war battles you can’t ignore. _____ LINKS https://www.brookings.edu/people/jona…

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Genetic Secrets, Racial Identity & Hidden Truths with Author Gail Lukasik 1:01:58

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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…

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Bonus Episode: The Cult of Trump and Project Esther (with Chris Shelton) 1:07:24

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In this special bonus episode, former Scientologist Chris Shelton and I take a deep dive into a controversial new development in Trumpworld: Project Esther. This story originally broke a few weeks ago in The New York Times, and has now been picked up in other media outlets. The brainchild of The Heritage Foundation, authors of Project 2025 and majo…