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PRESS CLUB C Podcast with Ray Keating

197 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Fascinating guests. Fun conversations. A podcast with Ray Keating - author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries, the Alliance of Saint Michael historical fiction, The Weekly Economist, The Weekly Economist II, Free Trade Rocks!, and Behind Enemy Lines - discussing a wide range of issues. What does PRESS CLUB C stand for? Politics, Religion, Economics, Sports, Stories (books, authors and writing), Culture (entertainment), Life, Understanding, Business & Entrepreneurship, and Conservative.  Ray Keating is an economist, novelist, nonfiction author, podcaster, entrepreneur, speaker, policy expert, and former college professor. All views expressed are his own.

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Episode #141: Talking Economy with Leading Talk Show Host Bill Brady

April 05, 2024 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Here’s something different: Ray is talking the economy as a guest on “The Bill Brady Show” on KFNX in Phoenix. Ray knows Bill from long ago, and Mr. Brady is, indeed, a great radio talk show host. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship. • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. There are 19 books in the series now. • Cathedral:...

Episode #140: Meet the Chaplain for the St. Louis Cardinals

March 26, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Father Chris Comerford joins Ray to discuss one of his jobs, i.e., being the Catholic chaplain for the St. Louis Cardinals. That’s right – it’s Christianity and baseball! Consider books by Ray Keating… • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship. • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. There are 19 books in the series now. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Mich...

Episode #139: We Need More Immigrants

March 22, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Economist David Henderson joins Ray to discuss why the U.S. economy needs more immigrants. That’s right – more immigrants! Consider books by Ray Keating… • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship. • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. There are 19 books in the series now. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel is at Amazon.  • Order The Weekly Eco...

Episode #138: Trump and Biden Agree on Trade, and That’s Not Good

March 06, 2024 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Ray Keating explains that, while their rhetoric and temperament are quite different, Donald Trump and Joe Biden essentially agree on being protectionists on trade. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order The Weekly Economist III: Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed books here and Kindle editions here. • Grab The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback editions here. • The Weekl...

Episode #137: Keating on Why Economics Matters

February 27, 2024 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

Ray Keating talks about one of his vocations in life – trying to illuminate economics and why it matters – and how that ties in with the latest entry in his “Weekly Economist” book series. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Order The Weekly Economist III: Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed books here and Kindle editions here. • Grab The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle and paperback ed...

Episode #136: What’s the Deal with Ash Wednesday?

February 11, 2024 16:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Pastor Brian Noack returns to discuss Ash Wednesday with Ray.  Consider books by Ray Keating… • Christmas Bells at St. Mary’s: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is Ray’s latest work of fiction at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKNRZ2TH. Signed paperbacks at https://raykeatingonline.com/products/christmasbells. • Check out all of Ray’s Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries.  • The Disney Planner: The TO DO List Solution provides some Disney fun and insights each day, while helping yo...

Episode #135: Reagan Conservatism – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

February 05, 2024 18:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Ray offers a clear-eyed appreciation for Ronald Reagan and the impact he has had on America, conservatism and the world. And Ray essentially argues for many of today’s so-called “conservatives” to reject populism, and come back to a Reagan-esque, American conservatism.  Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating - The Traitor: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel a...

Episode #134: Economic & Policy Outlook for 2024

January 19, 2024 17:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Ray puts on his economist hat, and serves up his take on the economy and policy for the coming year.  Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating - The Traitor: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel and Ray's collection of essays titled Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York. Remain a supporter and you'll get a FREE BOOK every six months...

Episode #133: Favorite Holiday Adult Beverages

December 18, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Ray is joined by Craig Donofrio to discuss favorite and/or recommended adult beverages to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s.  Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating - The Traitor: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel and Ray's collection of essays titled Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York. Remain a supporter and you'll get a F...

Episode #132: Pastor Gets a Call - What Now?

December 15, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

What happens when a pastor gets a call to a new parish? How does and/or should a pastor and the congregation think about the call?  Pastor Craig Donofrio joins Ray. Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating - The Traitor: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel and Ray's collection of essays titled Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York....

Episode #131: Holiday Movies and “Christmas Bells at St. Mary’s”

December 04, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Ray Keating and his creation, Pastor Stephen Grant, have their lists of favorite Christmas movies. And some of this is explored in Ray’s latest book “Christmas Bells at St. Mary’s.” What about you? Which holiday films do you watch each year?  Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating - The Traitor: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel and Ray's collection of essay...

Episode #130: The Church and the Liturgy

November 20, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Ray is in a fog due to a cold, but thankfully, Pastor Brian Noack carries the show by explaining key aspects of the Church’s historic liturgy and why it matters. Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating - The Traitor: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel and Ray's collection of essays titled Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Left-Wing New York. Re...

Episode #129: “Clement Point” by Ray Keating

November 03, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MB

Ray Keating reads a chapter from his book Clement Point: A Berger & Knight Novel, which is part of his Kickstarter campaign. Check out Ray’s Kickstarter Campaign – “7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction and a Pinch of Science Fiction” – Get all of the information for this Kickstarter right here. It runs through Nov. 17, 2023. Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporter...

Episode #128: “Wrath” by Ray Keating

November 02, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.65 MB

Ray Keating reads a chapter from his book Wrath: A Quinn Porter Novel, which is part of his Kickstarter campaign. Check out Ray’s Kickstarter Campaign – “7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction and a Pinch of Science Fiction” – Get all of the information for this Kickstarter right here. It runs through Nov. 17, 2023. Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new at th...

Episode #127: “Evil Triumphant” by Ray Keating

November 01, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.92 MB

Ray Keating reads a chapter from his book Evil Triumphant: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel, which is part of his Kickstarter campaign. Check out Ray’s Kickstarter Campaign – “7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction and a Pinch of Science Fiction” – Get all of the information for this Kickstarter right here. It runs through Nov. 17, 2023. Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147...

Episode #126: “Put Not Your Trust in Princes” by Ray Keating

October 31, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.92 MB

Ray Keating reads a chapter from his book Put Not Your Trust in Princes: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel, which is part of his Kickstarter campaign. Check out Ray’s Kickstarter Campaign – “7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction and a Pinch of Science Fiction” – Get all of the information for this Kickstarter right here. It runs through Nov. 17, 2023. Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout...

Episode #125: Haunted Mansion and Halloween Movies with Chris Lucas

October 26, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

Ray has a wide-ranging talk with Chris Lucas, covering Disney’s Haunted Mansion, Universal Monster movies, The Addams Family vs. The Munsters, stand-up comedy, and more. And what does The Odd Couple’s Oscar Madison have to do with Halloween? Get Chris Lucas’ Top Disney book. Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating - The Traitor: A Pastor Stephen Grant N...

Episode #124: Lessons from Billionaires with Chris Ullman

October 20, 2023 14:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Ray talks with Chris Ullman about his new book Four Billionaires and a Parking Attendant.  Yeah, there’s a lot to be learned, from humility and gratitude to “impatient patience,” and more. Get Chris Ullman’s book Four Billionaires and a Parking Attendant, and his previous book Find Your Whistle. Support the PRESS CLUB C Podcast and get free books. Subscribe at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating - The Traitor: A P...

Episode #123: Freedom Conservatism with John Hood

October 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63 MB

Ray talks with John Hood about Freedom Conservatism; the movement’s statement of principles; why it’s desperately needed given the state of both the Right and Left today; and other interesting stuff.  Read more at FreedomConservatism.org.  Check out Ray’s Kickstarter Campaign – “7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction and a Pinch of Science Fiction” – Get all of the information for this Kickstarter right here.  Support the PRESS CLUB ...

Episode #122: Small Business & Entrepreneurship with Tom Sullivan

October 06, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

Ray talks with Tom Sullivan, vice president for small business policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, about the state of small business in America today, and into the future. They discuss what small business owners are thinking on a host of issues, and the vital role that entrepreneurs play in the U.S. economy.  Find out more about Tom Sullivan right here. Check out Ray’s Kickstarter Campaign – “7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction...

Episode #121: Entrepreneurial Momentum with Lou Mongello

September 21, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Ray talks with Lou Mongello about his Momentum conference, entrepreneurship, customer service, podcasting, and much more.  Check out Lou’s stuff at www.loumongello.com and his great podcast WDW Radio at www.wdwradio.com.  New Kickstarter Campaign – “7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction and a Pinch of Science Fiction” – Get all of the information for this Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/raykeatingnovels/7-exclusiv...

Episode #120: Kickstarter and Engaging the Culture

September 19, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Ray talks about his new Kickstarter, and engaging the culture constructively as a conservative and a Christian. New Kickstarter Campaign - "7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction and a Pinch of Science Fiction" – Get all of the information for this Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/raykeatingnovels/7-exclusive-novels-from-ray-keating Consider books by Ray Keating… • “For Better, For Worse: A Pastor Stephen Grant Sho...

Episode #119: The “Why?” of Our Work

August 31, 2023 23:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Ray explores a question we all should ask and ponder: Why do we do what we do? Specifically, what’s our work about; what should be the focus of work? Consider books by Ray Keating… • “For Better, For Worse: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story” is now available! Signed books at https://raykeatingonline.com/products/forbetterforworse and Kindle and paperback editions at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB4XS5SD. • Order Under the Golden Dome: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel right now. Via Amazon at...

Episode #118: Reds Hall of Fame is a Must-See

August 18, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

After a recent visit, Ray says the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum is a must-see for any baseball fan, even those who don’t love the Reds as much as he does. Consider books by Ray Keating… • “For Better, For Worse: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story” is now available! Signed books at https://raykeatingonline.com/products/forbetterforworse and Kindle and paperback editions at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB4XS5SD. • Order Under the Golden Dome: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel right now...

Episode #117: A Lutheran at Notre Dame?

August 17, 2023 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Ray talks about his recent visit to one of his favorite places in the country – the University of Notre Dame – and the book – Under the Golden Dome: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel – he set in and around the campus. Consider books by Ray Keating… • “For Better, For Worse: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story” is now available! Signed books at https://raykeatingonline.com/products/forbetterforworse and Kindle and paperback editions at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB4XS5SD. • Order Under the Gold...

Episode #116: Lutherans, Christ Crucified and Beer in Milwaukee

August 15, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Ray talks about his recent road trip to get together with Lutherans in Milwaukee for theology, books, beer and great chats. He taps a Lutheran and a Catholic to get at the meaning of “we proclaim Christ crucified.” Consider books by Ray Keating… • “For Better, For Worse: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story” is now available! Signed books at https://raykeatingonline.com/products/forbetterforworse and Kindle and paperback editions at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB4XS5SD. • Order Under the Go...

Episode #115: Ray Keating Talks About and Reads from His New Book

July 26, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

For Better, For Worse is the latest entry in Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant series. Ray talks about and reads from the book. He also chats about reviews – his own and from others – and offers some writing advice. Consider books by Ray Keating… • “For Better, For Worse: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story” is now available! Signed books at https://raykeatingonline.com/products/forbetterforworse and Kindle and paperback editions at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB4XS5SD. • Order Under the ...

Episode #114: Top 10 Summer Adult Beverages

July 20, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

Ray is joined by Craig Donofrio, podcaster, pastor and Tiki guru, to serve up their top 10 adult beverages for summer. Craig essentially provides a summer adult beverages master class, while Ray is along for the ride. Fun book titled And a Bottle of Rum - A History of the New World in 10 Cocktails • Summer Adult Beverage Recipes from Craig Donofrio… The Trader Vic Mai Tai  1oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice ½ oz Orange Curacao  ¼ oz Orgeat  ¼ oz Simple Syrup  1oz dark rum (Jamaican if pos...

Episode #113: Interviewing “The Gates of Hell” Author

July 13, 2023 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

Ray interviews Matthew Heise, the author of a powerful book titled The Gates of Hell: An Untold Story of Faith and Perseverance in the Early Soviet Union.  Purchase The Gates of Hell right here. Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist...

Episode #112: Angst and Enjoyment for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”

July 05, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.86 MB

While experiencing angst, Ray still gives a thumbs-up for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here.  And Kindle edition here. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. ...

Episode #111: New Indiana Jones Reviews - Raiders, Temple of Doom, Last Crusade, and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

June 26, 2023 21:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Ray gets ready for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” by watching the four great Indiana Jones films, and yes, it’s time to recognize “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” as an excellent movie. Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. S...

Episode #110: The Church and Social Media

June 22, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

Ray reflects on why the Christian Church should, for the most part, enthusiastically embrace social media as a tool for spreading the Good News. Indeed, it’s bewildering to think that the Church shouldn’t use this powerful tool for evangelizing and teaching. Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Order The Weekly Econom...

Episode #109: Guiding the Way to Clear Thinking on the Economy

June 02, 2023 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Ray talks about the new book – The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist – in his Weekly Economist series. Keating argues that often the best cure to misguided, ugly politics is sound economics. Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Rea...

Episode #108: Father Robert Sirico Talks Parables and Economics

May 31, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Ray welcomes back Father Robert Sirico to talk about his latest book The Economics of the Parables. As an economist sitting in the church pews, Ray long has been struck by how much Jesus talks about markets, trading, business, and investing in his parables, but he never quite heard anyone deal with this adequately, including explaining why, from the pulpit, or for that matter, in a book, until this book by Father Sirico. Tune in for this fascinating conversation. Purchase Father Sirico’s bo...

Episode #107: Pentecost and the Holy Spirit’s Work

May 21, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Is the Holy Spirit’s job to confuse or to comfort? Ray’s guest Pastor Brian Noack helps to clarify Pentecost and the work of the Holy Spirit. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. • Order Ray’s latest novel – Under the Golden Dome: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel – right now. Kindle editions at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZ3KLSCP Signed books at https://raykeatingonl...

Episode #106: Cathedrals and Episcopalians

May 17, 2023 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

A recent visit to the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., got Ray thinking about cathedrals, why they matter, the state of the National Cathedral, and the demise of the Episcopal Church. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. • Order Ray’s latest novel – Under the Golden Dome: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel – right now. Kindle editions at https://www.amazon.com/dp/...

Episode #105: Ideas & Fiction – No Real Difference Between Communism and Fascism

May 05, 2023 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

Ray Keating explores the idea that there is no real difference between communists and Nazis via excerpts from Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel and Under the Golden Dome: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. • Order Ray’s latest novel – Under the Golden Dome: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel – right now. Kindle editions at http...

Episode #104: Freedom, Notre Dame, the Church, Politics and a New Book

April 18, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Ray Keating talks about different aspects of his new book, Under the Golden Dome: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel, including why much of the book is set at the University of Notre Dame, and the ideas underlying the conflict in the story. Regarding that debate, much of it focuses on freedom of religion, and those who want to unite the Church and politics. But don’t worry, a thrilling, fun story with interesting characters isn’t lost to some kind of over-powering impulse to preach and hit people ...

Episode #103: Polling America

April 07, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Ray Keating looks at a variety of poll results that tell us a great about where Americans are on a host of issues, and he gets kind of depressed as a result. Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Ama...

Episode #102: New Baseball Rules – Thumbs Up and Down

March 20, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Ray Keating looks at the major rule changes in Major League Baseball over the past two years, and offers his thumbs up and thumbs down.   Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. • The Pastor S...

Episode #101: Guilty Pleasure of “Yellowstone”

March 13, 2023 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

Ray Keating started by watching the “Yellowstone” prequel “1883,” and now he’s ensnared in the “Yellowstone” universe. But why does he call it a “guilty pleasure”? In a rambling way, Ray explains. Consider books by Ray Keating… • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. The latest in the series is Persecution: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel. Get the sig...

Episode #100: The Economy, Policy and Looking Ahead

January 06, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Ray Keating doesn’t like what he sees on the economy and policy, and discusses what’s needed. Unfortunately, he doesn’t expect anyone to get policy pointed in a pro-growth direction. Consider books by Ray Keating… • The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks, hardcovers and Kindle editions at Amazon.com. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and ...

Episode #99: What Does “Evangelical Catholic” Mean?

December 20, 2022 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

Ray Keating covers significant ground in an interview with Pastor Paul Sauer, but they mainly focus on a great daily devotional and what it means to be “evangelical catholic.” Visit the American Lutheran Publicity Bureau here, and check out For All the Saints: A Prayer Book For and By the Church. Ray Keating is the author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. The latest book is Persecution: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel. Get signed books at www.RayKeatingOnline.com. Find org...

Episode #98: A Mission Trip to Kenya

December 13, 2022 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

Ray interviews Pastor Tim Brown about his recent mission trip to Kenya.  Here are links to the groups mentioned by Pastor Tim Brown: 4KenyasKids at https://4kenyaskids.org Medical Mission Teams at https://www.medicalmissionteams.org And for more information, you can contact Pastor Brown at [email protected]. Ray Keating is the author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. The latest book is Persecution: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel. Get signed books at www.RayKeatingOnlin...

Episode #97: Christmas Music – Sacred and Secular

December 05, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Ray turns to Craig Donofrio, pastor and co-host of The Mid-Modcast Podcast, to talk about and enjoy both sacred and secular Christmas music.  Tune in to Craig Donofrio’s podcasts – The Mid-Modcast Podcast, For Your Radio Podcast, and the 1517 Blogcast. Also, listen to Craig’s Very Swanky Christmas playlist on Spotify. Ray Keating is the author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. The latest book is Persecution: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel. Get signed books at www.RayKeati...

Episode #96: What’s the Deal with Advent?

November 27, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Pastor Brian Noack joins Ray to walk us through the season of Advent. Devotionals for Advent and beyond – For All the Saints: A Prayer Book For and By the Church  and Treasury of Daily Prayer. Ray Keating is the author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. The latest book is Persecution: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel. Get signed books at www.RayKeatingOnline.com.  Order The Lutheran Planner: The TO DO List Solution, which combines a simple, powerful system for getting things...

Episode #95: The Tradition of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

November 18, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

Ray taps into Chris Lucas’ expertise on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – from its history to the 2022 extravaganza. Here’s a great way to get into the holiday spirit. Check out Chris Lucas’s book Top Disney: 100 Top Ten Lists of the Best of Disney, from the Man to the Mouse and Beyond. Ray Keating is the author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. The latest book is Persecution: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel. Get signed books at https://raykeatingonline.com/products/pers...

Episode #94: How About a Triple-Dip on the Economy?

October 27, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

A triple-dip sounds great if we’re talking desserts, but not recessions.  Ray Keating is the author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. Pre-order Persecution: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel. Keating says, “I think Persecution might be the most action-packed of any of the Pastor Stephen Grant books so far.” Signed books at https://raykeatingonline.com/products/persecution   Kindle edition at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHHJNNB4 Order the previous Pastor Stephen Grant thrill...

Episode #93: James Bond and Stephen Grant?

October 21, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.85 MB

Are there really similarities between Ian Fleming’s James Bond and Ray Keating’s Stephen Grant?  Ray Keating is the author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. Pre-order Persecution: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel. Keating says, “I think Persecution might be the most action-packed of any of the Pastor Stephen Grant books so far.” Signed books at https://raykeatingonline.com/products/persecution   Kindle edition at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHHJNNB4 Order the previous Past...

Episode #92: Find the Next James Bond in Latest Bond Books

October 19, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.11 MB

There’s a lot of chatter about who should be the next James Bond, and what should be the setting or focus of those movies. Ray argues that the answers can be found in three latest James Bond novels by Anthony Horowitz.  Ray Keating is the author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. Pre-order Persecution: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel. Keating says, “I think Persecution might be the most action-packed of any of the Pastor Stephen Grant books so far.” Signed books at https://r...