Beyond Barriers Podcast

Episode 29 - Understanding Does Not Equal Agreement - Michael Ashford

Episode 29 of Beyond Barriers Podcast featuring TEDx Speaker and host of The Follow-Up Question Podcast, Michael Ashford. Michael Ashford (https://michaelashford.com) is the Director of Marketing at a Denver-based software company, The Receptionist, as well as a podcaster and independent journalist. Michael has conducted thousands of interviews over the last two decades in his time as a journalist, marketer, and podcaster, and as the host of The Follow-Up Question podcast, Michael explores wh...

Episode 28 - Controversial Truths with Dr. Craig McCann

Jeff Schoep & Acacia Dietz interview Dr. Criag McCann discussing the controversy over his recent article "Beware the Anti-Fascists, for they have become what they oppose." (https://beyondbarriersusa.org/beware-the-anti-fascists-for-they-have-become-what-they-oppose/) and the importance of challenging all forms of political violence regardless of the ideological motivation. Dr Craig McCann is an independent specialist adviser and researcher. As the Director of S.P.E.C.T.R.U.M. (Strategic Prev...

#Safety and #Security - Interview with Retired #Police Officer Anthony Beattie - EPISODE 27

For more information on PEACE and ATAP please visit: PEACE: https://communityandpolice.com ATAP Security: https://atapsecurity.com ATAP Hall Monitor: https://ataphallmonitor.com Jeff Schoep is the Founder of Beyond Barriers. From 1994 until early 2019, Jeff Schoep was the leader of the largest neo-Nazi organization in the United States, the National Socialist Movement (NSM). In March 2019 he became the highest profile former white nationalist to ever walk away from far-right extremism in th...

#Repair the #World (Tikkun Olam) - Episode 26 - Interview w/ Tamara Meyer

For the past two decades Tamara Meyer, child of German Jewish Holocaust survivors has been honoring her family legacy by teaching and using the lessons of the Holocaust to promote dialogue and reconciliation and do her part to 'Tikkun ha Olam' repair the world. This special episode Jeff Schoep and Acacia Dietz will discuss these things and more! Parents For Peace: https://www.parents4peace.org/ https://jewishremembranceweekgoerlitz2021.com/ https://one-by-one.org/dialogue-group Photo Credi...

Theology and the Far-Right - Interview with Prof Dr Alon Milwicki

Dr. Alon Milwicki joins Jeff Schoep and Acacia Dietz in this latest episode of #BeyondBarriersPodcast. Dr. Alon Milwicki earned his doctorate from American University studying the origins and proliferation of white supremacy with a specific focus on theological justifications for neo-Nazism in America. He is currently a research fellow at the American Counter Terrorism and Resilience institute and a history professor at Texas A&M University. For more information or to contact Dr. Milwicki...

From Hate Crime Survivor to Activist

As a tribute to Yom Kippur, Acacia Dietz & Jeff Schoep interview Josh Stepakoff a childhood survivor of the 1999 North Valley Jewish Community Center mass shooting. Josh was shot twice in the horrific attack at age 6. Today, Josh is a courageous activist who speaks out and warns about the repercussions of gun violence, hate, & anti-semitism. We discuss the toll of dehumanization, & what we can all do to make the world a little better. For more information on Women Against Gun Violence...

Shireen Qudosi & The Foundation for Human Belonging

In this Beyond Barriers exclusive, Jeff Schoep and Acacia Dietz speak with Shireen Qudosi about her organization The Foundation for Human Belonging, along with subjects of Afghanistan and extremism. Shireen is a writer and speaker on faith, identity, and belonging. In 2021, she created The Foundation for Human Belonging, a 501(c)(3) that looks at the arc of human belonging to build alternative frameworks challenging radicalization, polarity, and extremism. Beyond Barriers is a 501(c)(3) non...

An exclusive interview w/ LGBTQ Activist Phoebe Rose

Special Guest Phoebe J Rose joins this episode of Beyond Barriers Podcast. Phoebe is a transgendered female and was also part of the EDL (English Defense League) for about 5yrs. Phoebe left the EDL back in 2020 and now strives to educate and to bring others together. Her mission now: Peace & Reconciliation. For media inquiries: [email protected] For more information on Beyond Barriers: https://beyondbarriersusa.org Follow Jeff Schoep on Twitter: @SchoepJeff Follow Acacia Dietz...

It takes an idea to defeat an idea - Average Mohamed

Mohamed Ahmed is the creator and founder of Average Mohamed, a counter ideology non-profit organization promoting Peace, Democracy & Anti-Extremism. His life's mission is to promote peace and he advocates that ideas make the world go around. Join us in this incredible episode where we talk to Mohamed about the work he does to counter extremist ideas. For more information about Average Mohamed and how you can be part of the change visit: https://averagemohamed.com To find out more about Beyo...

Power of Love and Compassion - Episode 20

Duke and Catherine Schneider join us for this episode of BeyondBarriersPodcast. Duke is a former #neonazi leader. Love & compassion changed his life. Tune in to hear his amazing story! https://beyondbarriersusa.org

Bridging Your Darkened Past Toward a Brighter Future

Kerry Noble joins co-hosts Jeff Schoep & Acacia Dietz for episode 19 of #BeyondBarriersPodcast. Since 2001, Kerry has been speaking out against hate, violence and the radical right. Kerry was involved with a group called CSA (Covenant, Sword & Arm of the Lord) during the late 1970's until they were raided by the FBI in April of 1985. CSA was a racist, paramilitary, survivalist, extremist group in rural Arkansas that believed in Christian Identity (a racist offshoot of Christianity). In this...

Ep. 18 - Walking away from hate - Fred Cook

"Leaving the movement was the most freeing thing ever. That's when life began.." Fred Cook In this episode co-hosts Jeff Schoep & Acacia Dietz interview a former leader in the National Socialist Movement (NSM) and discuss his journey in and out of Nazism.

#BeyondBarriersPodcast Episode 17 - Red: A Message of Hope

In this episode Red shares his story in and out of the neo-Nazi movement here in the United States. Red was involved in the far-right for about a decade and has been out for almost 13yrs, he now works with Beyond Barriers. If you or a loved one wants to leave hate behind or needs help leaving extremism please reach out to Beyond Barriers today: https://beyondbarriersusa.org email: [email protected] Beyond Barriers Podcast is produced by Underground Media Productions Follow #Jeff...

What no one wants to talk about, but everyone needs to hear - Rabbi Cooper

Episode 16 of #BeyondBarriersPodcast, #RabbiCooper of the #SimonWiesenthalCenter joins Jeff Schoep and Acacia Dietz to talk about #change, #repentance and #redemption. These are things everyone NEEDS to hear, but many times is very uncomfortable to talk about. If you or a loved one wants to leave hate behind or needs help leaving extremism please reach out to Beyond Barriers today: https://beyondbarriersusa.org email: [email protected] Beyond Barriers Podcast is produced by Under...

From Tragedy to Triumph - Asma Jama - Ep 15

In this #BeyondBarriersPodcast episode Jeff and Acacia are joined by Asma Jama. In 2015, Asma Jama was the victim of a hate crime which scarred her for life. Instead of allowing hate to consume her life, Asma now speaks out about hate and how to conquer hate with love. For more information on Asma Jama follow her on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Asma_Jama11 Petals of Humanity on Twitter: @HumanityPetals https://www.petalsofhumanity.com/ Need Help? [email protected] https://bey...

From Pain to Compassion - Figen Murray Ep. 14

On this episode of #BeyondBarriersPodcast, Figen Murry joins #JeffSchoep and Acacia to discuss healing from tragedy, Martyn's law and how we can keep our humanity in the most horrific of circumstances. #lovenothate #compassion #empathy #dialogue #diversity #love #hope #MartynsLaw #counterterrorism #CVE #PVE Find out More about Figen Murray- https://www.twitter.com/FigenMurray https://www.figenmurray.co.uk

Long Way Home - Story of a 60's Scoop Survivor

In this #BeyondBarriersPodcast episode #JeffSchoep and Acacia speak with an Indigenous survivor of the #SixtiesScoop. This is an incredible story of courage and strength. How one survivor found his way home and is now raising awareness and speaking out against the genocide of the Canadian Indigenous people. **Disclaimer: The following content may contain elements that are not suitable for some audiences listener discretion is advised** "The Sixties Scoop refers to a practice that occurred ...

Ep. 12 - Echo Chambers & Seeing Beyond Barriers

Jeff Schoep and Acacia Dietz take a deep dive into the echo chambers & barriers individuals create when involved in extremism. Many times people do not realize they are even in an echo chamber, so how does a person come to this realization and how does a person leave extremism? In this episode, Jeff and Acacia break down echo chambers and explain what those barriers that individuals erect in their own minds that keep a person trapped in extremism. If you or a loved one need help please conta...

Episode 11 - In conversation with TM Garret

On this episode of #BeyondBarriersPodcast #JeffSchoep & Acacia Dietz talk with Former White Supremacist, #TMGarret about what it is like to be a "former" in today's society. What does it mean to leave #hate behind? TM Garret is a German-American Human Rights and Interfaith Activist. As a former Neo-Nazi and KKK leader, who left hate groups and extremist ideology behind in 2002, he now is a motivational speaker against hatred and Anti-Semitism. #BeyondBarriersPodcast is an Underground Me...

Episode 10 - #LivedExperience-IvanHumble

Episode 9 - Story of a Former Skinhead - Tim Zaal

Former Skinhead, Tim Zaal joins the #BeyondBarrriersPodcast for this episode.

History & Humanity with Larry Kuperman

#BeyondBarriersPodcast Ep 8 - Hosts Jeff Schoep & Acacia Dietz discuss the importance of History and Humanity with Larry Kuperman. Larry Kuperman is the Director of Business Development for Night Dive Studios (www.nightdivestudios.com), and is a part-time author and teacher. He is the author of over 200 on-line articles, covering a wide-range of subjects from politics to religion to technology to business. Beyond Barriers podcast is an Underground Media Production. To find out more about L...

Episode 7 - Daryl Davis -

Episode 6 with special guests from Simon Wiesenthal Center

Rick Eaton, Senior Researcher & Co-Director of Digital Terrorism & Hate Project, and Alison Pure-Slovin, Midwest Director, of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, Joins #JeffSchoep & #JenniferKreis for this special episode of #BeyondBarriersPodcast.

Episode 5 - Special Guest Jack Buckby

#BeyondBarriers w/ #JeffSchoep & #JenniferKreis - special guest #JackBuckby Jack Buckby joins Jeff Schoep for a discussion on reciprocal extremism and how far-left radicals are pushing more young men to the extreme right Jack is a former member of the BNP and author of :Monster of Their Own Making:How the Far Left, the Media, and Politicians are Creating Far-Right Extremists - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085FWR9Q4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 #CVE #PVE #Endracism #JackBu...

Preventing Violent Extremism - A Former's Perspective

#BeyondBarriers Ep 4 - In this episode, Jeff & Jenn tackle being a #former #extremist in today's social & political climates, as well as introducing the new non-profit organization Beyond Barriers & its judgement free, nonpartisan approach to Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism. For more information on Beyond Barriers visit: https://beyondbarriersusa.org

Episode 3 - One Human Race w/ Grumpy Old Dude

On this episode of #BeyondBarriers, #JeffSchoep and #JenniferKeis speak with #GrumpyOldDude. Once again Jeff & Jenn face society's current issues head on. Together with their special guest, Ed Schofield a.k.a. Grumpy Old Dude, they discuss how #Dialogue plays a major role if we are to come together as #ONEHUMANRACE and #EndRacism. Once again Beyond Barriers goes the extra mile! #Inspirational, #Educational, #GroundShaking. #EndRacism, #Protests2020, #Riots2020, #Empathy, #Compassion, #...

No Free Passes! Episode 2

#BeyondBarriers with #JeffSchoep & #JenniferKreis. Episode 2 promises to be the most #controverisal, #informational, #educational, and #groundshaking episode yet! Brought to you by Underground Media Productions! Jeff and Jennifer discuss racial tensions in the United States, #Protests2020 & #Riots2020, dismantling of American monuments, and how the far left & far right use these to feed their extremist narratives! Follow Jeff Schoep on Twitter: @SchoepJeff Follow Jennifer Kreis on Twitter: ...

Beyond Barriers with Jeff Schoep and Jenn Kreis

In this first episode of Beyond Barriers, Jeff Schoep and Jenn Kreis dive deep into the hot issues of Police Brutality, Protests, Far Right / White Supremacist Movements, Far Left Extremes, and everything in between.