What happens when a beagle bred for laboratory research gets a second life—and changes a human forever? Journalist and author Melanie D.G. Kaplan joins me for a conversation about her book Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research. It’s also our December pick for It Has to Be Read. At the center of the story is Hammy—a former lab dog who survived isolation, fear, and trauma, and went on to teach lessons about forgiveness, patience, joy, and what it tr...
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What happens when a beagle bred for laboratory research gets a second life—and changes a human forever? Journalist and author Melanie D.G. Kaplan joins me for a conversation about her book Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research. It’s also our December pick for It Has to Be Read. At the center of the story is Hammy—a former lab dog who survived isolation, fear, and trauma, and went on to teach lessons about forgiveness, patience, joy, and what it tr...
Dr. Clint Heacock: Escaping Bill Gothard, Faith Deconstruction & Rebuilding Spiritual Integrity
In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer
1 hour 14 minutes
2 months ago
Dr. Clint Heacock: Escaping Bill Gothard, Faith Deconstruction & Rebuilding Spiritual Integrity
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 ChristianityHis journey through Bible college, ministry, and a Ph.D. in theologyWhy he left the faith he once devoted his life toHow he now studies cult dynamics & religious extremismWhat healthy co...
In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer
What happens when a beagle bred for laboratory research gets a second life—and changes a human forever? Journalist and author Melanie D.G. Kaplan joins me for a conversation about her book Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research. It’s also our December pick for It Has to Be Read. At the center of the story is Hammy—a former lab dog who survived isolation, fear, and trauma, and went on to teach lessons about forgiveness, patience, joy, and what it tr...
