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S3Ep15: Fall in Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy with Frank Schaefer

Apr 17, 2022
Frank Schaeffer shares his journey from a prominent evangelical background to embracing a fulfilling family life. He discusses the importance of love, caregiving, and community in achieving true happiness, challenging conventional success metrics. The conversation touches on delayed gratification and the significance of nurturing relationships, particularly during the pandemic. Schaeffer critiques consumerism's impact on love and advocates for social support systems to foster meaningful connections, all while reflecting on the political undercurrents within evangelical circles.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
From Evangelical Roots to New Beginnings
02:34 • 12min
3
Redefining Happiness: Love and Care
15:02 • 19min
4
Redefining Love and Care in Society
34:10 • 24min
5
The Power of Delayed Gratification in Family and Happiness
58:07 • 4min
6
The Political Strategy Behind Evangelical Support
01:01:39 • 2min
7
Reflections on Caregiving and Political Change
01:03:45 • 3min