Best Matthew Frank Stevens Podcasts (2024)

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Jason Sokol 59:11

37m ago59:11

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with American Historian and Author, Professor Jason Sokol, exploring his work and the themes of his books, including The Heavens Might Crack: The Death and Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. _____ LINKS www.jasonsokol.com https://ugapress.org/book/9780820365541/the-heavens-might-crack/ https://love-children-planet.squ…

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433. Michelle Brasier on 'Once' by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová (2007) 43:11

2d ago43:11

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Comedian, author, actor, musician and more Michelle Braisier joins Jeremy Dylan to talk about Once, the album of music by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová from the classic film of the same name. Michelle discusses the intimacy and sincerity that powers the film, the beautiful sadness of the music, her annual rewatches of the film in memory of her b…

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It Has to Be Read. • The 9.9 Percent by Matthew Stewart 1:02:28

17d ago1:02:28

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Philosopher and Author Matthew Stewart, exploring his work and the themes of his books, The 9.9 Percent: The New Aristocracy That Is Entrenching Inequality and Warping Our Culture, and the forthcoming An Emancipation of the Mind: Radical Philosophy, the War Over Slavery, and the Refounding of America. _____ LINK…

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Steven Hoffen 1:03:06

4d ago1:03:06

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Steven Hoffen, exploring his life and work as the Executive Director of Growing Peace, Inc. _____ LINKS https://www.growingpeaceinc.org https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-steven-hoffen _____ I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, ac…

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432. Chloe Maddren on Amy Winehouse 'Frank' (2003) 37:54

6d ago37:54

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Today comedian/writer/musician/podcaster Chloe Maddren joins me to shine a light on the less heralded Amy Winehouse album, 2003’s Frank. We talk about the cat she named after the album, fighting against Winehouse’s influence on her voice and lifestyle, the difference between the popular conception of Winehouse and who she was on this album, the dif…

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It Has to Be Read. • Ask Not by Maureen Callahan 1:03:36

27d ago1:03:36

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with award-winning investigative journalist, author, columnist, and commentator, Maureen Callahan, exploring her work and the themes of her latest book, Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed. _____ LINKS https://www.maureencallahan.net https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-…

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431. Andy Golledge on Bob Dylan 'Blood on the Tracks' (1975) 34:30

14d ago34:30

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Today, self-proclaimed dad-rocker Andy Golledge joins Jeremy Dylan to talk about Bob Dylan’s iconic ‘Blood on the Tracks’. They talk about how Dylan’s new love of painting may have informed the songwriting, speculate about Dylan’s exercise regime, how Blood on the Tracks has replaced Blonde on Blonde as the consensus best Bob Dylan album, the diffe…

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It Has to Be Read. • Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies by Rev. Prof. Dr. David P. Gushee 1:12:06

1M ago1:12:06

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Rev. Prof. Dr. David P. Gushee, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies. _____ LINKS https://www.davidpgushee.com https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-rev-prof-dr-david-p-gushee Shop the “It Has to Be Read.” Book Club…

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It Has to Be Read. • This Is Going to Hurt by Bekah S. McNeel 1:00:09

1M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Journalist and Author Bekah McNeel, exploring her work and the themes of her book, This Is Going to Hurt: Following Jesus in a Divided America. _____ LINKS https://bekahmcneel.com https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-bekah-s-mcneel _____ I have had the pleasure of talkin…

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430. Steven Hyden on Bruce Springsteen 'Born in the USA' (1984) 57:15

26d ago57:15

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Today, Indiecast co-host, Uproxx cultural critic and author Steven Hyden returns to the show to discuss his book about one of the most iconic albums of all time, "There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA" and the End of the Heartland. Steve talks about the album's uneasy relationship with Bruce's die-hard fans, Bruce's i…

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It Has to Be Read. • My American Dream by Barbara Sommer Feigin 1:09:59

1M ago1:09:59

1:09:59

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Barbara Sommer Feigin, exploring her life and work and the themes of her book, My American Dream: A Journey from Fascism to Freedom. _____ LINKS www.barbarafeigin.com https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-barbara-sommer-feigin Shop the “It Has to Be Read.” Book Club List:…

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429. Emily Wurramarra on Cleo Sol 'Gold' (2023) 25:14

2M ago25:14

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Today the spellbinding Emily Wurramurra joins me to discuss Cleo Sol's dynamic 2023 album 'Gold'. We talk about how she discovered and fell in love with Cleo's music, how Cleo builds community and connection through her music, the genuine hope and optimism in this album vs the toxic positivity of soical media, relating to the album's religious them…

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It Has to Be Read. • What Are Children For? by Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman 1:31:29

2M ago1:31:29

1:31:29

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman, exploring their work and the themes of their book, What Are Children For? _____ LINKS https://www.anastasiaberg.com/ https://www.rachelwiseman.com/ https://thepointmag.com https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-anastasia-berg-and-rachel-w…

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Jonathan Rothwell 1:08:04

1M ago1:08:04

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Jonathan Rothwell, Ph.D., Principal Economist at Gallup, exploring his work and the themes of his book, A Republic of Equals: A Manifesto for a Just Society. _____ LINKS https://twitter.com/jtrothwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtrothwell/ Love, Children, Planet. https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/jonath…

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Timothy William Waters 1:10:30

2M ago1:10:30

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Professor Timothy William Waters exploring his work and the themes of his book, Boxing Pandora: Rethinking Borders, States, and Secession in a Democratic World. _____ LINKS WSJ 🎁 Link: “Genocide in My Classroom” https://www.wsj.com/articles/genocide-in-my-classroom-free-speech-higher-education-israel-house-heari…

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Julie Ingersoll 1:07:47

2M ago1:07:47

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author and Professor Julie Ingersoll, exploring the themes of her book, Building God's Kingdom: Inside The World Of Christian Reconstruction. _____ LINKS http://julieingersoll.weebly.com https://twitter.com/julieingersoll https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-episode-414-…

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It Has to Be Read. • Get Married by Brad Wilcox 1:14:36

3M ago1:14:36

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Professor of Sociology and Director of the National Marriage Project, Brad Wilcox, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Get Married: Why Americans Should Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families and Save Civilization. _____ LINKS http://brad-wilcox.com https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-convers…

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It Has to Be Read. • Hannah's Children by Catherine Ruth Pakaluk 1:13:54

3M ago1:13:54

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Associate Professor and Author Catherine Ruth Pakaluk, exploring the themes of her book, Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth. _____ LINKS https://twitter.com/CRPakaluk https://www.hannahschildren.com Shop the “It Has to Be Read.” Book Club List: https://bookshop.org/shop/frankschaeffer …

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Frances Story 1:03:53

2M ago1:03:53

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author, Poet, and Performance Artist Frances Story, exploring the themes of her work, the writer's discipline, and her first Washington Post article. _____ LINKS iamfrancesstory.substack.com Instagram @iamfrancesstory Link to Washington Post Article: "I’m a marijuana enthusiast, but weed is getting a pass on hea…

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It Has to Be Read. • Baptistland by Christa Brown 1:04:42

3M ago1:04:42

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Christa Brown, exploring her life and work and the themes of her book, Baptistland. _____ LINKS https://christabrown.me/columns/ https://x.com/ChristaBrown777 https://christabrown.substack.com/ https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-christa-brown _____ I have had the pleas…

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It Has to Be Read. • A Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings 1:13:05

3M ago1:13:05

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with podcaster, speaker, and content strategist Tia Levings, exploring her life and work and the themes of her book, A Well-Trained Wife. _____ LINKS https://tialevings.com https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-tia-levings _____ I have had the pleasure of talking to some of th…

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It Has to Be Read. • Why Does Everything have to Be About Race? by Keith Boykin 1:07:39

3M ago1:07:39

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with American TV and Film Producer and Author Keith Boykin, exploring the themes of his new book, Why Does Everything Have to Be About Race?: 25 Arguments That Won't Go Away. _____ LINKS https://linktr.ee/keithboykin BOOK Why Does Everything Have to Be about Race?: 25 Arguments That Won't Go Away https://bookshop.org…

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428. The Revered Shawn Amos on Junior Wells Blues Band with Buddy Guy 'Hoodoo Man Blues' (1965) 38:42

3M ago38:42

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Today, I'm joined by the Reverend Shawn Amos to turn a spotlight on a classic blues record that has reverberated down almost six decades since its recording - Junior Wells 'Hoodoo Man Blues'. We talk about the contrast between Junior Wells unprecedented creative feedom and the restraints on blues artists at Chess Records, the interplay with Buddy G…

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It Has to Be Read. • American Breakdown by Gerard Baker 1:07:10

4M ago1:07:10

1:07:10

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Gerard Baker, Editor at Large at The Wall Street Journal, exploring his work, the themes of his book, American Breakdown: Why We No Longer Trust Our Leaders and Institutions and How We Can Rebuild Confidence, and the role of the media in an age of information overload. _____ LINKS https://www.wsj.com/news/author…

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427. Carla Geneve on The Drones 'Wait Long By the River and the Bodies of Your Enemies Will Float By' (2005) 33:34

4M ago33:34

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Today, Carla Geneve zooms in from WA to celebrate the almost-20th anniversary of The Drones classic 'Wait Long By the River and the Bodies of Your Enemies Will Float By'. Carla talks about being introduced to the record by her Dad at age 11, the violence of the music and subject matter, the epic nature of the nine songs, leaving space for meaning a…

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426. Matthew Milia (Frontier Ruckus) on Paul and Linda McCartney 'RAM' (1971) 31:55

4M ago31:55

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Today singer-songwriter and Frontier Ruckus frontman Matthew Milia joins me to celebrate Paul and Linda McCartney's 1971 masterpiece RAM. We talk about the freedoms and pressures on Paul as an artist in the wake of the Beatles breakup, his philosophy of 'don't fix the mistake, explore the accident', the darkness in some of the lyrics, the derangeme…

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Randall Balmer 1:07:06

4M ago1:07:06

1:07:06

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with John Phillips Professor in Religion at Dartmouth College and Author Randall Balmer, exploring the themes of his books, Passion Plays: How Religion Shaped Sports in North America, and Saving Faith: How American Christianity Can Reclaim Its Prophetic Voice. _____ LINKS Saving Faith: How American Christianity Can R…

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It Has to Be Read. • Beatleness by Candy Leonard 1:05:33

4M ago1:05:33

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Sociologist and Author Candy Leonard, exploring the themes of her book, Beatleness: How the Beatles and Their Fans Remade the World, the concerns, hopes, and dreams of the Baby Boomer generation - and commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Ed Sullivan appearance and Beatles records occupying the first five sp…

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425. Ken Womack on his book about Beatles road manager Mal Evans, 'Living the Beatles Legend' (2023) 58:02

4M ago58:02

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TW: Suicide Today, celebrated author Ken Womack joins me to unpack his extraordinary new definitive biography of Beatles road manager Mal Evans, 'Living the Beatles Legend'. Ken talks about the incredible access given to him by the Evans family, including Mal's unpublished memoirs and diaries, the digital warehouse he built to sort through the incr…

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424. Deirdre Kelly on her book 'Fashioning the Beatles: The Looks That Shook The World' (2023) 41:26

5M ago41:26

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Today we bring you a (if you can believe it) new perspective on the Beatles story, as Dierdre Kelly joins me to discuss her fascinating book 'Fashioning The Beatles: The Looks That Shook The World', in which she unpacks the journey of the Fab Four's style across their careers, how they influenced and were influenced by fashion and the culture at la…

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Jason Willick 56:05

4M ago56:05

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Washington Post Columnist Jason Willick, exploring his work covering law, politics and foreign policy. _____ LINKS Jason Willick at The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/newsletters/follow-jason-willick/?initiative=TW&location=SM&method=SURL https://twitter.com/jawillick _____ "I cover the law, poli…

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423. Jeremiah Fraites (The Lumineers) on Radiohead 'Ok Computer' (1997) 39:23

4M ago39:23

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Today I'm joined by songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and co-founder of The Lumineers, Jeremiah Fraites, to wax rhapsodic on Radiohead's iconic 1997 album 'OK Computer'. We talk about Jeremiah's journey from hating to loving Radiohead as a teenager, the album's diverse but coherent sound, the album's sonic easter eggs, the balance of performed and …

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It Has to Be Read. • The Violent Take It by Force by Dr. Matthew D. Taylor 2:07:14

5M ago2:07:14

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Matthew D. Taylor, Senior Scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, & Jewish Studies, exploring his work and the themes of his forthcoming book, The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy. _____ LINKS Via Rolling Stone: The Key to Mike Johnson's Christian Extrem…

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John Pavlovitz 57:03

4M ago57:03

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with John Pavlovitz, exploring the themes of his new book, Worth Fighting For: Finding Courage and Compassion When Cruelty Is Trending. _____ LINKS https://johnpavlovitz.com https://www.facebook.com/johnpavlovitzofficial https://twitter.com/johnpavlovitz https://www.instagram.com/johnpavlovitz/ https://www.patreon.co…

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422. Ed Nash (Bombay Bicycle Club) on Kurt Vile 'Smoke Ring for My Halo' (2011) 22:33

5M ago22:33

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Today I'm joined by Ed Nash, bassist of UK indie heroes Bombay Bicycle Club, down the line from North London to chat about Kurt Vile's modern classic 2011 album, 'Smoke Ring for My Halo'. Ed talks about discovering the album on tour in Australia, how it became the soundtrack of BBC's breakthrough period, listening to it on repeat on tour, the sonic…

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It Has to Be Read. • The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory by Tim Alberta 1:18:31

5M ago1:18:31

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Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Journalist and Author, Tim Alberta, exploring his work and the themes of his new book, The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism. _____ LINKS https://www.bytimalberta.com BOOKS The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism https://ww…

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421. Mia Dyson on Talking Heads 'Stop Making Sense' (1984) 41:53

5M ago41:53

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We kick off our tenth anniversary year with ARIA-winner Mia Dyson, who joins me to talk about the soundtrack of the iconic Talking Heads concert film 'Stop Making Sense'. We talk about wearing out VHS tapes in the pre-streaming era, the contrast between the band's musical eccentricity and austere aesthetic, why the film is the perfect entry point f…

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