Podcasts about Stauffer

The reality of the Bavarian Illuminati is much less dramatic than conspiracy theories would indicate. It wasn’t a mystical organization, but a protest organization formed by a rather conceited man who was frustrated with the Catholic church. Research: Britannica Editors. "illuminati". Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Feb. 2026, https://www.britannica.com/topic/illuminati-group-designation Carlson, Michael. “Robert Anton Wilson [Obituary].” The Guardian. Jan. 17, 2007. https://www.theguardian.com/news/2007/jan/18/guardianobituaries.usa “Two Letters from Adam Weishaupt, Founder of the Order of the Illuminati (1776).” German History Intersections. https://germanhistory-intersections.org/en/knowledge-and-education/ghis:document-190 “1776.” Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. https://www.lmu.de/en/about-lmu/lmu-at-a-glance/history/1776/ Goldenbaum, Annika. “250 Years of the Order of the Illuminati: New Research Puts Gotha in the Spotlight.” Centre for Transcultural Studies. Universitat Erfurt. https://www.uni-erfurt.de/en/forschungskolleg-transkulturelle-studien/ueber-uns/aktuelles/news/news-detail/250-years-of-the-order-of-the-illuminati-new-research-puts-gotha-in-the-spotlight Greene, Jim, MFA. Discordianism. EBSCO. 2024. https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/religion-and-philosophy/discordianism Hernandez, Isabel. “Meet the Man Who Started the Illuminati.” National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/history-magazine/article/profile-adam-weishaupt-illuminati-secret-society “To the Fathers Departing for Germany.” Georgetown University Library. https://library.georgetown.edu/woodstock/ignatius-letters/letter12 Galer, Sophia Smith. “The accidental invention of the Illuminati conspiracy.” BBC. July 11, 2020. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20170809-the-accidental-invention-of-the-illuminati-conspiracy Stauffer, Vernon. “New England and the Bavarian Illuminati.” Columbia University. New York, 1918. Accessed online: https://archive.org/details/newenglandbavari00stauuoft Taylor, Michael. “British Conservatism, the Illuminati, and the Conspiracy Theory of the French Revolution, 1797–1802.” Eighteenth-Century Studies, vol. 47, no. 3, 2014, pp. 293–312. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/24690289 Miller, Shari Parsons. “Illuminati.” EBSCO. 2022. https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/illuminati#bibliography Robison, John. “Proofs of a conspiracy against all the religions and governments of Europe, carried on in the secret meetings of Free masons, Illuminati, and reading societies.” Philadelphia : T. Dobson. 1798. https://archive.org/details/proofsofconspira00r/page/n9/mode/2up Vickery, Matthew. “The Birthplace of the Illuminati.” BBC. Nov. 28, 2017. https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20171127-the-birthplace-of-the-illuminati See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the American colonies rebelled against the British Empire, Mennonites and other nonresistant peoples were caught in a difficult situation. Romaine Stauffer explains how refusing to bear arms in the Revolutionary War affected the Mennonites, including her direct ancestor, Christian Burkholder. Romaine describes how the Mennonites stood for their beliefs, even at great cost.Romaine's book, Loyalty TestAddress to Youth by Christian Burkholder (His book is incorporated into the volume Christian Spiritual Conversation on Saving Faith. Christian's work begins on page 179 of the text.)Harmonia Sacra by Joseph FunkJohn Ruth on Mennonite Interaction with William Penn"How Did Indigenous Lands Become Mennonite Farms?" by John RuthThis is the 332nd episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter which contains new and featured content!Join us on Patreon or become a website partner to enjoy bonus content!Visit our YouTube channel or connect on Facebook.Read essays from our blog or listen to them on our podcast, Essays for King JesusSubscribe on your podcast provider of choiceSupport us or learn more at anabaptistperspectives.org.The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

What started as an innocent trip to the salon turned into seven weeks of unimaginable horror. This is the unbelievable true story of Mary Stauffer, her daughter Beth, and the obsessive stalker who refused to let go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Seculosity and How We Measure Our Lives" - Clay Stauffer - August 2, 2026 by Sermon

Sunday morning message, August 2, 2026.

In this podcast, Maggie Stauffer interviews Willow Valley resident Ken Smith, whose life story illustrates the power of resilience, tenacity, and compassion. After a rocky start in higher education and missing out on his dream of attending the Naval Academy, Smith eventually found success as a distinguished naval aviator. During his military career, he survived a near-death ejection and unknowingly transported Oliver North during the Iran-Contra affair. Transitioning to the private sector, he became a commercial airline captain before dedicating his retirement to philanthropy and hospice volunteering. His journey is defined by a commitment to service, artistic pursuit, and a philosophy of living every day to the fullest.

"Learning to Be Content" - Dr. Roy Stauffer - July 26, 2026 by Sermon

Sunday morning opening, July 26, 2026.

"A Christ-Centered, Truth-Telling Life" - Clay Stauffer - July 19, 2026 by Sermon

Auxiliary Gate 247 - Vic Stauffer, A Man Of Many Hats by CC Broaddus, Alan Schneider, & Geoff Riggs

"Lust, Adultery, and Collateral Damage" - Clay Stauffer - July 12, 2026 by Sermon

"Where Are the Leaders?" - Dr. Roy Stauffer - July 5, 2026 by Sermon

"Christ-like Leadership That Manages Anger" - Clay Stauffer - June 28, 2026 by Sermon

Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 2 the guys are joined by Prospect Analyst for Sportsnet, Sam Cosentino! The guys get Sam's thoughts on the crazy player movement across the NHL over the last few days. Off of that they pivot to the NHL Draft and how these moves effect the draft board going forward. To close the guys get Sam's take on who will be available to the Calgary Flames at pick #6!   (19:23) later on the guys are joined by the Host of Oilers Now, and Radio Colour Commentor, Bob Stauffer! Bob gives his insight on the Edmonton Oilers hiring of Mike Babcock as Head Coach. Stauffer gives his thoughts on Babcock's introductory press conference, and provides some rational behind the decision to bring him in.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

"Honoring Our Parents" - Roy Stauffer - June 21, 2026 by Sermon

PASTOR CLAUDE STAUFFER Mary welcomes back Pastor Claude Stauffer to talk about the importance of being a dad of integrity. What is usually the message on our greeting cards and in our Fathers’ Day sermons? We can’t say because we probably don’t remember. But when it comes to biblical exhortation for dads, Jesus always brings it down to the heart of the matter – taking up our cross and following Him and seeking the kingdom, because then everything else falls into place. But that cross – that is where everything becomes clear. What is parenting if not a cross, where we die to ourselves and lay down our lives for little people who may never love us in return, or run off without even so much as a thank you? Once that baby is brought home, we are instantly brought low and in need of trusting in God. We talk today about integrity, keeping our word, being providers, loving our spouses, handling tough times, and standing for truth. All things our children need to see in us to best model the heart of God.       Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

"What About The Sabbath?" - Clay Stauffer - June 14, 2026 by Sermon

Das Lied der Amsel - oder manchmal regeln sich die Dinge ganz von selbst. Mit: Irina Schönen (Monika), Fabienne Hadorn (Daniela), Klaus Brömmelmeier (Kurt) Tontechnik: Franz Baumann Regie: Margret Nonhoff Produktion: SRF 2019 Dauer: 7:32

"Idols and Counterfeit Gods" - Clay Stauffer - June 7, 2026 by Sermon

Nach vier Romanen über eine Frauenbiografie schreibt die Berner Autorin Stef Stauffer diesmal eine höchst vergnügliche Kleingaunerkomödie. Man leidet mit den Figuren mit und ein bisschen lacht man auch über ihr bemühtes Strampeln für ein würdiges Leben. Sie sind so unendlich menschlich! Ewige Geldsorgen drücken zwar auf ihre Stimmung, aber sie haben auch kreative und nicht immer ganz legale Ideen, wie sie diese Geldsorgen loswerden könnten. Dr Chläbi, d Mönele, dr Anger und dr Püntu. Beim King zum Beispiel, Ex-Tennisprofi, da müsste doch was zu holen sein, so unanständig reich, wie der ist. Wenn nur nicht die Tschuggerei ständig dazwischenfunken würde. Es sind keine Helden und keine grossen Geschichten, über die Stef Stauffer schreibt. Aber ihre Figuren haben Herz. Vor allem haben sie ihr Mundwerk. Denn reden, das können sie endlos. Die Sprache jeder ihrer Figuren spiegle ihren jeweiligen Charakter, sagt die Autorin. Tatsächlich macht das umständliche, wortreiche, bildhafte, farbige Reden dieser Menschen die Lektüre des Romans zu einer Quelle für gute Laune und Mitgefühl. Happy End inklusive. Familienname Jegerlehner Der Familienname Jegerlehner ist in Biglen, Hasle bei Burgdorf und Walkringen im Berner Mittelland einheimisch. Er bezieht sich als Wohnstättenname auf den Wohnort der ersten Personen mit diesem Namen, den Hof Jegerlee im Talgraben in der Gemeinde Walkringen. Dessen Name setzt sich zusammen aus der Personenbezeichnung Jeger und dem alten Rechtswort Lee(n) «Pacht, Lehen». Das Jegerlee war also ein Hof, der an einen Jäger oder an eine Person namens Jeger verpachtet war.

"A Life Worth Living" - Clay Stauffer - May 31, 2026 by Sermon

Eine Verwechslung wird zur Gefahr. Mit: Barbara Falter (Frau Möller) und Silvia Planzer (Frau Wittmann) Tontechnik: Björn Müller Regie: Nora Osagiobare Produktion: SRF 2024 Dauer: 10:01

Sunday morning opening, May 31, 2026.

"Turning Dreams Into Reality" - Clay Stauffer - May 17, 2026 by Sermon

Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by the Co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne on Sportsnet, Nick Kypreos! Nick gives his take on why the Colorado Avalanche were able to dispatch the Minnesota Wild in just 5 games. Then he gets into some moves that the Wild and Dallas Stars might need to make to stay competitive next year. Next, Nick brings us some insight into what going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs, in their front office and with Auston Matthews.   (18:12) Later on, the guys are joined by the Host of Oilers Now and Oilers Radio Colour Commenter, bob Stauffer! Bob breaks down why the Edmonton Oilers felt that now was the time to move on from former Head Coach Kris Knoblauch.. Then the guys get into the past few years of the Oilers and how the roster has deteriorated up until this point.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

“Family Stress, Friendships, & Being Loved” - Clay Stauffer - May 10, 2026 by Sermon

Sunday morning opening, May 10, 2026.

In an oversaturated market like Key West, how do you differentiate yourself when 600 other agents have the same license?. In this episode of the PR Pace Podcast, Annie Scranton talks with Jenna Stauffer of Sotheby's Realty about the practical role of Public Relations and media in building long-term trust with clients.About This Episode: Jenna shares how national media appearances provide a "stamp of approval" that makes a client feel confident in their choice. We discuss the reality of transitioning from a TV news background into the "service and therapy" side of real estate, where managing emotions is just as important as managing a listing.What You'll Learn:The Credibility Factor: How national press coverage on networks like Fox Business serves as a powerful "sign" to potential clients during the decision-making process.Standing Out: Navigating a small island market that is home to over 600 registered agents.Soft Skills from Media: How the pressure of live TV builds the confidence to walk into high-stakes listing appointments without being intimidated.Beyond the Listing: Why "timing the market" is often a distraction from a client's actual needs and life goals.Timestamps:0:00 - The reality of the Key West market 3:54 - How a TV background prepares you for real estate 9:26 - Managing low inventory on a 2x4 mile island 15:37 - How media presence creates a "competitive edge" 19:26 - The psychological impact of PR on client confidence 23:42 - Honest advice for buyers in an uncertain market 

"What Our Time & Money Reveal" - Clay Stauffer - April 26, 2026 by Sermon

Contact Bill- billstauffer@rcn.com Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendations: Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment andRecovery in America by William White - https://archive.org/details/slayingdragonhis00whitPathways from the Culture of Addiction to the Culture ofRecovery: A Travel Guide for Addiction Professionals by William White - https://archive.org/details/pathwaysfromcult0000whit Best piece of Recovery advice- Keep working on yourself Resources: PRO.A – PA Statewide Recovery Community - https://pro-a.org/Recovery Review – a community of recovery-oriented experts -https://www.billstauffer.net/recoveryreview-articlesPapers | William White Library - https://chestnut.org/li/william-white-library/papersRecovery, Work, and Reflections - https://www.billstauffer.net/ Song that symbolizes recovery: Cover Me Up by Jason Isbell -https://youtu.be/S-s3vuXopS4?si=2Gl8RdrVAp4i--NhSummaryWilliam Stauffer shares his inspiring journey from earlydrug use to long-term recovery and his extensive work in the recoverycommunity. Discover insights into addiction, the history of recovery advocacy,and how community involvement can transform lives. William Stauffer discussesthe importance of integrity, responsibility, and community in recovery,addressing challenges like unethical practices and systemic flaws. He sharesinsights on building a culture of recovery, the significance of self-care, and thepower of collective action to improve the future of addiction treatment.  Don't forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” availableonly on Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast! https://open.spotify.com?episode/07lvzwUq1L6VQGnZuH6OLz?si=3eyd3PxVRWCKz4pTurLcmA (c) 2015 - 2026 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights Reserved.Theme Music: “all clear” (⁠⁠⁠https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/)by Ketsa (https://ketsa.uk⁠⁠⁠)licensedunderCCBY-NC-ND4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)

“Our Search for Meaning” - Clay Stauffer - April 19, 2026 by Sermon

This one is a preview of something I've been wanting to do for a long time — a class on the history of Christian social ethics that's actually useful for the moment we're in. Cornell West calls Gary Dorrien the greatest living Christian social ethicist, and after spending any amount of time with him, you understand why. Gary and Aaron Stoffer joined me to give people a taste of what's coming in Theology for Troublemakers, and what they gave us was a genuine history lesson that landed like a live wire. We started with Gary's own formation — a rural Michigan kid who never took a school book home until second semester senior year, who walked into a Catholic church and couldn't stop staring at the figure on the cross, who read a biography of King in ninth grade three times and went looking for the theologians King mentioned in the public library and found none of them. That kid became one of the most important social ethicists of our time. From there we moved into Norman Thomas's warning — that American populism always surges toward a dictator who scapegoats the vulnerable — and what the left's recurring failure to build cross-racial, multi-issue coalitions has to do with where we are now. Gary named the nineties as the most demoralizing decade of his life: TINA, triangulation, NAFTA, three-strikes, welfare gutted, and a Democratic Party that treated its progressive base as something to prove it could overcome. He was not gentle about Clinton, or Obama, or the way purity politics has consistently kneecapped the left's ability to organize. He was hopeful, carefully, about cooperatives, about DSA's organizing culture in New York, and about the strange opening the current moment creates for public theology. The class runs the whole history — from the Black Social Gospel and the new abolitionists to the Christian realists to Yoder and Dorothy Day — and Aaron frames it all in terms of what congregations can actually do with it. Go to homebrewclasses.com. This is the class for right now. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠UPCOMING ONLINE CLASS - Theology for Troublemakers: Christian Social Ethics from the Margins⁠⁠⁠⁠ The injustices we face are immense — but they are not unique. Previous generations confronted the same powers with theological conviction and strategic brilliance. The question is whether we'll learn from them. This 6-week online course, led by Dr. Gary Dorrien and Dr. Aaron Stauffer, recovers the radical tradition of Christian social ethics — from Reverdy Ransom and Reinhold Niebuhr to James Cone and the Welfare Rights Movement — and asks what faithfulness demands of us right now. Weekly lectures, live Q&A conversations, guest lecturers, and an online community included.

"Building Christian Lives" - Clay Stauffer - April 12, 2026 by Sermon

"The Power of Easter!" - Clay Stauffer - April 5, 2026 by Sermon

"The Difficult Road to Easter" - Clay Stauffer - March 29, 2026 by Sermon

David and Claude discuss the ‘Top 10 Things People Are Worrying About Right Now.'  Calvary Chapel Of Hope: www.calvarychapelofhope.org Shepherd of Hope: http://www.shepherdofhope.org Register for the Worldview Matters Conference: https://davidfiorazo.com/worldview-matters-conference/ www.worldviewmatters.tv © FreedomProject 2026

Listen on your podcast app:                    Resources Of This Episode: Interested in working with me? Schedule a free consultation call here.  Connect with Katia Stauffer:www.katiestauffertraining.com   Follow Katie Stauffer on Instagram:@katiestauffertraining  Summary Of This Episode: Click here to read the episode transcript   Chapters: [00:00] From Doubt to Decision: The Starting Point  [01:32] Meet Katie Stauffer and Her Mission  [03:22] The Hidden Cost of Unclear Positioning  [05:30] What Happens When Your Positioning Clicks  [07:17] The Process Of Owning Her Niche  [09:53] How Clear Positioning Makes Content Easier  [11:44] Aligning Your Offer With Your Positioning  [14:17] Navigating the Learning Curve of Tech and Marketing  [19:26] How Consistency Affects Content Creation  [20:09] Moving Past the Fear of Showing Up On Social Media  [22:37] Creating Content With Less Pressure and More Flow  [24:56] The Habit Formula for Long-Term Results  [27:17] The Real Challenges Women Face After 40  [31:00] Understanding Hormonal Changes and Their Impact  [35:18] Katie's Transformations That Prove It Works  [38:52] Where She Is Now and What Has Shifted  [40:57] Advice for Future Growth and Self-Belief  You don't need more marketing tactics. You need clarity.  When your positioning and messaging are vague, everything feels hard. Content creation. Selling. Confidence. Even believing your business can truly work.  But when your message is aligned with your mission, everything shifts.  In this powerful client case study, Katie Stauffer shares how she went from “I'm not sure I can do this…” to building clear messaging and strong business foundations that gave her the confidence to show up and attract her first clients, without needing a big audience.  Katie also shares her powerful expertise on women's health and building sustainable habits. And what's surprising is how perfectly those same...

“Healing a Broken World” - Clay Stauffer - March 22, 2026 by Sermon

“Jesus' Prayer for Unity” - Roy Stauffer - March 15, 2026 by Sermon

Katelyn Stauffer, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Georgia, has an excellent new book focusing on how voters and citizens perceive the legitimacy and functionality of political institutions, especially when they think there are women elected to those institutions. The Politics of Perception: How Beliefs About Women's Inclusion Shape Democratic Legitimacy in the United States (Oxford UP, 2025) weaves together a number of different threads to reach some interesting conclusions about women in elected office and the trust that voters have in those elected offices and institutions. Stauffer starts the research trajectory with a framing around representation, and how the different kinds of representation within elected bodies connects to how voters think about those bodies themselves and whether they trust them and think they are effective. This opens the path to bring in the question of gender, and how voters' or citizens' perceptions of how many women are in legislative bodies also connects with how much trust those same citizens have in those representative bodies. The Politics of Perception explores both accurate perceptions as well as misperceptions about governmental institutions, and this is also where the research is truly fascinating. Part of what the research indicates is that, perhaps unsurprisingly, the American public does not actually know a lot about politics or about how political institutions operate. At the same time, many citizens hold strong opinions or thoughts about politics, which generally are at odds with the lack of knowledge. This is also bound up with stereotypes that voters consider in terms of male and female elected officials and how they work within institutions. The Politics of Perception interrogates all of these misperceptions, unpacking the truth or reality versus the ideas that individuals hold about office holders and the political institutions in which those office holders work. Stauffer also discussed how she was able to build on a comparative politics approach, since parliamentary systems are, by their nature, collective institutions, and this approach helped to provide another theoretical framework for the analysis. The Politics of Perception: How Beliefs About Women's Inclusion Shape Democratic Legitimacy in the U.S. is an important and useful book for many different scholars: those who study American government and politics; scholars of gender and politics, especially in the United States; comparative political scientists; and political theorists exploring issues of representation and democracy. We discussed the Ghost Bookstore in Athens, Georgia as a bookseller that can order The Politics of Perception for readers in Georgia or elsewhere. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Katelyn Stauffer, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Georgia, has an excellent new book focusing on how voters and citizens perceive the legitimacy and functionality of political institutions, especially when they think there are women elected to those institutions. The Politics of Perception: How Beliefs About Women's Inclusion Shape Democratic Legitimacy in the United States (Oxford UP, 2025) weaves together a number of different threads to reach some interesting conclusions about women in elected office and the trust that voters have in those elected offices and institutions. Stauffer starts the research trajectory with a framing around representation, and how the different kinds of representation within elected bodies connects to how voters think about those bodies themselves and whether they trust them and think they are effective. This opens the path to bring in the question of gender, and how voters' or citizens' perceptions of how many women are in legislative bodies also connects with how much trust those same citizens have in those representative bodies. The Politics of Perception explores both accurate perceptions as well as misperceptions about governmental institutions, and this is also where the research is truly fascinating. Part of what the research indicates is that, perhaps unsurprisingly, the American public does not actually know a lot about politics or about how political institutions operate. At the same time, many citizens hold strong opinions or thoughts about politics, which generally are at odds with the lack of knowledge. This is also bound up with stereotypes that voters consider in terms of male and female elected officials and how they work within institutions. The Politics of Perception interrogates all of these misperceptions, unpacking the truth or reality versus the ideas that individuals hold about office holders and the political institutions in which those office holders work. Stauffer also discussed how she was able to build on a comparative politics approach, since parliamentary systems are, by their nature, collective institutions, and this approach helped to provide another theoretical framework for the analysis. The Politics of Perception: How Beliefs About Women's Inclusion Shape Democratic Legitimacy in the U.S. is an important and useful book for many different scholars: those who study American government and politics; scholars of gender and politics, especially in the United States; comparative political scientists; and political theorists exploring issues of representation and democracy. We discussed the Ghost Bookstore in Athens, Georgia as a bookseller that can order The Politics of Perception for readers in Georgia or elsewhere. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Katelyn Stauffer, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Georgia, has an excellent new book focusing on how voters and citizens perceive the legitimacy and functionality of political institutions, especially when they think there are women elected to those institutions. The Politics of Perception: How Beliefs About Women's Inclusion Shape Democratic Legitimacy in the United States (Oxford UP, 2025) weaves together a number of different threads to reach some interesting conclusions about women in elected office and the trust that voters have in those elected offices and institutions. Stauffer starts the research trajectory with a framing around representation, and how the different kinds of representation within elected bodies connects to how voters think about those bodies themselves and whether they trust them and think they are effective. This opens the path to bring in the question of gender, and how voters' or citizens' perceptions of how many women are in legislative bodies also connects with how much trust those same citizens have in those representative bodies. The Politics of Perception explores both accurate perceptions as well as misperceptions about governmental institutions, and this is also where the research is truly fascinating. Part of what the research indicates is that, perhaps unsurprisingly, the American public does not actually know a lot about politics or about how political institutions operate. At the same time, many citizens hold strong opinions or thoughts about politics, which generally are at odds with the lack of knowledge. This is also bound up with stereotypes that voters consider in terms of male and female elected officials and how they work within institutions. The Politics of Perception interrogates all of these misperceptions, unpacking the truth or reality versus the ideas that individuals hold about office holders and the political institutions in which those office holders work. Stauffer also discussed how she was able to build on a comparative politics approach, since parliamentary systems are, by their nature, collective institutions, and this approach helped to provide another theoretical framework for the analysis. The Politics of Perception: How Beliefs About Women's Inclusion Shape Democratic Legitimacy in the U.S. is an important and useful book for many different scholars: those who study American government and politics; scholars of gender and politics, especially in the United States; comparative political scientists; and political theorists exploring issues of representation and democracy. We discussed the Ghost Bookstore in Athens, Georgia as a bookseller that can order The Politics of Perception for readers in Georgia or elsewhere. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Inside is comfortable - inside a house, inside a family, inside a routine - but what if we widen our view beyond the fence and across the street? Matthew 22:39 tells us to "love your neighbor as you love yourself." The question is- who is your neighbor? It's not just the person to the left or right of our house; or upstairs or downstairs in our building. Our neighbor can be the barista at the coffee shop or the cashier at the grocery store. What would it look like to LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR? As the world grows more connected, our neighbors are closer than ever. You might not share a fence, but you can still share their burdens and joys.

From Farm to Innovation: Ryan Stauffer's Journey! In this episode of 'Who Knew in the Moment', host Phil Friedrich interviews Ryan Stauffer, co-founder of Levrack. Ryan shares his journey from growing up on a Nebraska farm to becoming an entrepreneur in the agricultural industry. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the challenges of starting a business, and the significance of building relationships within the community. Ryan also highlights the evolution of their product, the impact of media exposure, and the dynamics of growing a team while maintaining a family-like culture. The conversation emphasizes the value of innovation, hard work, and the unexpected connections that can lead to success. To View This Episode- https://youtu.be/nCDiQm76Mw0 #entrepreneurship, #agriculture, #innovation, #businessgrowth, #mentorship, #community, #productdevelopment, #leadership, #media, #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys have emerged from an eight-month slumber to sit down with Eric Buzzetti and Devin Stauffer to talk about their teacher Christopher Bruell and the newly edited collection Christopher Bruell: Essays of Five Decades on Philosophy and Philosophers. They recount what it was like to study with Bruell at Boston College, why his writing is equal parts illuminating and elusive, and how his work presses readers back toward tough questions of philosophy. Along the way, they discuss Bruell's relationship to Strauss, his long engagement with Plato, Xenophon, Aristotle, and the moderns, as well as why he resisted easy slogans about nature, happiness, and the philosophical life. If serious reading and soul-forming education are your thing, buckle up for this 99-minute marathon.

PASTOR CLAUDE STAUFFER Mary welcomes back Pastor Claude Stauffer of Calvary Chapel in Amityville, NY to talk about the church side of the headlines concerning Iran. The cost of conversion there is a life or death matter of course, because it conflicts in every way with Islam. Is there revival going on there? Or is revival fueling the revolution at this juncture in 2026? We talk about the numbers, the cost and how God continues to use Persia for His own purposes – across the ages. Then we look at discipleship in the New Year, via Matthew 1-4. New Years’ resolutions are pretty useless, but God’s Word never returns void. Since that is our commission, to go and make disciples of all men, what better way to start things out than to learn more about how to do that. A full hour with a man who truly loves God’s Word and it transformative effects. Pray for Iran, for the believers there, that they too can make disciples boldly, and fearlessly. Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A