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  • New Books in Christian Studies - Kati Curts, "Assembling Religion: The Ford Motor Company and the Transformation of Religion in America" (NYU Press, 2025)

    Henry Ford did not just mass produce cars. As a member of the Episcopal

    Church, reader of New Thought texts, believer in the “gospel of
    reincarnation,” mass marketer of antisemitic material, and employer who
    institutionalized a social gospel, Henry Ford’s contributions to
    American models of business were informed by and produced for an America he understood to be broadly Christian. Though Ford’s efforts at the
    head of the Ford Motor Company have commonly been understood as secular, Ford himself was explicit that his work in engineering and auto
    production was prophetic and meant to remake the world.

    In Assembling Religion: The Ford Motor Company and the Transformation of Religion in America (NYU Press, 2025), Dr. Kati Curts presents a religious history of Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company repositions them within critical studies of religion, examining how Ford transformed American religious practice in the twentieth century. Drawing directly on documents from Ford’s archive, it examines Ford’s mass production methods and

    bureaucratic reforms as examples of prosperity gospel traditions,
    illuminating the ways manufacturing and technology intersect with
    American religious practice. Bridging American religious and industrial
    history, Assembling Religion offers a new and surprising way to understand Ford’s impact on culture, commerce, and the technology of labor.

    This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book

    focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty
    negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative
    analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find
    Miranda’s interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.

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    52 min
  • Christian Publishing Show - Can Catholic Authors Use AI?

    About a year ago I launched a new podcast and YouTube show called Author Update. It is primarily a news show but recently we covered a news story I wanted to share with you here on the Christian Publishing Show. 

    Pope Leo XIV recently published an encyclical titled MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS. It the the best theological breakdown I’ve seen on AI, and that means a lot coming from me because I’m not Catholic. I’m not aware of any authoritative stances on AI from either the Orthodox or Protestant churches, which means, if and when those do come out, they will be responding to and echoing the Pope’s Encyclical. 

    If you have ever been curious about how, when, and why Christians can use AI I think you will find this breakdown helpful. But I want to share one other news story first that will help give some context. This story is about the Anti AI Butalrian Jihad that my cohost Jonathan Surger and I break down. 

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    53 min
  • Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Foster Care: How Everyone Can Help

    Foster parents experience unique circumstances that come with unique emotions, and sometimes it can feel as though no one can relate to their life. Strength and encouragement come from viewing foster care through the lens of the Gospel. This is the message that Jason Johnson, author of Reframing Foster Care, brings. In this interview, he will share stories from his own foster parenting journey, such as the hard decisions and processes that he and his wife have had to go through, including the very real issues that come with relating to the birth parents of the children they are fostering. He will offer support to foster parents, as well as encouragement to those who are considering fostering. Also, he will give practical ways that we can all help, whether we feel called to be involved in foster care or not.

     

    Every kid deserves something to call their own. This suitcase has three things inside: a Bible, a teddy bear, and a handwritten letter to remind a child in foster care how much he/she is loved. When you give, we'll say thanks with a copy of Reframing Foster Care and an audio download of "Foster Care: How Everyone Can Help."

     

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    28 min
  • Liberty Spenders™ - How Seth Greene Uses Podcasting to Generate Clients Without a Massive Audience

    Most people start a podcast hoping for more downloads, bigger rankings, or a larger audience.

    Seth Greene built his strategy around a different outcome. Instead of treating podcasting as a media business, he uses it to create access to the people who already have the trust of his ideal customers.
    Kurt and Kristen Luidhardt sit down with Seth to unpack why podcasts may be the greatest relationship building tool ever invented, how the DREAM 50 strategy creates partnerships with "co-opetition" businesses that already serve your ideal clients, and why the real value of a podcast often comes long after the interview ends.
    They also dive into AI generated podcasts, answer engine optimization, voice cloning, and how businesses are using audio content to build authority as search behavior shifts from websites to AI summaries.
    Underneath the tactics is a simple idea:
    Access to the right people creates more business opportunities than attention from the wrong audience.
    0:00 Intro
    06:35 The DREAM 50 Relationship Strategy
    12:19 Overcoming the Fear of Podcasting
    18:43 Success Beyond Downloads and Rankings
    24:41 Turning Podcast Guests Into Business Opportunities
    29:56 AI Podcasts and Answer Engine Authority
    35:56 Turning Content Into Ongoing Sales Assets
    40:27 Lightning Round
    Resources Mentioned:
    Book with Seth
    https://bookwithseth.com
    Market Domination LLC
    https://marketdominationllc.com
    The Ultimate Podcast Guest Book
    https://www.ultimatepodcastbook.com
    SharkPreneur Podcast
    https://marketdominationllc.com/education/sharkpreneur/
    Connect with Liberty Spenders™:
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/libertyspenders
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libertyspenders
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/libertyspenders
    • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6192506
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXn-vzlA03r59neWZD0ofJA
    • X: https://x.com/LibertySpenders
    Connect with Kurt and Kristen Luidhardt:
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luidhardts
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luidhardts
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/luidhardts
    • Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@luidhardts
    • X: https://x.com/luidhardts
    Liberty Spenders™ Podcast
    Join Kurt and Kristen, founders of Liberty Spenders™ on a groundbreaking podcast that unveils the secrets to tapping into the immense potential of the faith-based conservative market. With an estimated $5 trillion in annual spending power, this loyal and engaged consumer base represents a golden opportunity for businesses seeking rapid growth and increased customer loyalty. In each episode, Kurt and Kristen share their deep insights and proven strategies for authentically connecting with the Liberty Spender audience. Drawing from their extensive experience in political campaigns and their unique, data-driven approach, they guide listeners through the 5 Ps process: People, Positioning, Passion, Proof, and Product Launch.

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    48 min

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