Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Episode 270: Markus Zusak

 

            Markus Zusak is the acclaimed writer of The Book Thief. He sat down with me to talk about his writing process, quiet but powerful details in The Book Thief, and the beauty of storytelling. 

            Please enjoy the 270th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Markus Zusak. Markus, thank you for talking with me about storytelling. Such a gift!

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Friday, February 27, 2026

Episode 269: Brother Arnold

 

            Brother Arnold sat down with me to discuss the Shaker faith, how he came to embrace the Shaker worldview, and his life in the last active Shaker community in New Gloucester, Maine. 

            Please enjoy the 269th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Brother Arnold. Brother Arnold, thank you so much for this conversation. I really enjoyed it, and I am grateful for the time you took to answer my many questions. 

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Episode 268: Archie Yates

 

Actor 

             Archie Yates will forever be fixed in my mind as an actor who gave me one of my most beloved characters in film: Yorki in JoJo Rabbit. Archie sat down with me to talk about his passion for storytelling, moving into the filmmaking world, and his thoughts on compelling moral dilemmas in film.

            Please enjoy the 268th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Archie Yates. Archie, thank you for talking with me about your passion for storytelling. Excited to see what projects come your way in the future!

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Friday, February 20, 2026

Episode 267: A Personal Story

 

There and back again

             Well friends, I interrupt your regular scheduled programming to bring you a short, personal story. Still processing it but thought it might be worth sharing with you. 

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