Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs

Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs

Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs is a long-form interview podcast exploring the ideas behind books. Broadcast journalist Chris Dabbs speaks with novelists, historians, scientists, religious and commuunity leaders and non-fiction writers about their work, the research behind their books and the stories that shaped them. Each episode takes a thoughtful look at the creative process, big ideas and the questions authors wrestle with when writing about history, science, politics and the human experience. If you enjoy author interviews, literary conversations and discussions about books and ideas, Author Conversations offers a relaxed but insightful look behind the pages. Hosted by Chris Dabbs – broadcast journalist and podcast host. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/author-conversations-with-chris-dabbs--6905413/support.

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June 29, 2026 27 mins
“My main goal is for children just to be their best person… loving their animals, loving their families. It’s very important to me that children are happy and loved.”
Joanne Stubenburg


What can one rescued little dachshund teach children about kindness, bullying, compassion and responsibility?

In this heartwarming episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs is joined by children’s a...
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📡 A final Morse code message: "The lid has been opened."

🎙️ Author Conversations with David Dye Do Not Open: Ghost Ships, Hidden History and the Mystery That Refuses to Die

What if one of the world’s most chilling maritime mysteries was only the beginning?

In this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs sits down with author David Dye to explore Do Not Open, a historical supernatural thriller i...
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“When you align with your spirit, you don’t chase success. You attract it.”
Chris Sharpe


✨ Can spirituality actually make you more successful in business?

In this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs speaks with author Chris Sharpe about his book Spiritual Sales: How Spiritual Practice Unlocks Extraordinary Results.

Chris argues that the most effective salespeople are not driv...
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“Questioning accepted history isn’t an attack on faith. It’s a search for truth.” – Hans Peter von Liechtenstein

📚 What if some of the most widely accepted stories in history are incomplete?
 
In this thought-provoking and radical episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs speaks with Hans Peter von Liechtenstein, author of The Jesus Twins: And Their Countless Incarnations.
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“The frontier wasn’t built by men alone. Women claimed it, survived it and shaped it too.”
— CK Van Dam

📚 What did it take for a woman to survive and thrive on the Dakota frontier?
In this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs is joined by historical fiction author CK Van Dam to discuss her latest novel, Medicine Creek Claim.
 
Inspired by real historical records and the rem...
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“God says what He means, and He means what He says.”

📖 What if one of the Bible’s most debated prophetic passages has been misunderstood for generations?

In this fascinating episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs speaks with biblical scholar Dr Cliff Loriot, author of The Sovereign Lord Yahweh Has Spoken: He Has Roared Like a Lion.

Drawing on decades of research, advanced biblical lan...
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“A meaningful life is built on meaningful relationships. Everything else is subject to change.”

📱 What have we gained from technology… and what have we lost? In this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs speaks with storyteller, singer-songwriter and humourist Tom Potosnak, author of Subject to Change.

Part memoir, part collection of stories and songs, Tom’s book explores the journey f...
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📚 What happens when a former top-performing salesman leaves city life behind and starts writing action thrillers from a ranch in Texas? 

🎙️ In this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs sits down with Robert Danger Workman, author of ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT! Alone Wolfe.
 
✍️ Robert discusses his remarkable journey from bestselling sales author to thriller novelist, the creation of private investigator...
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What if the struggles you face today didn’t begin with you? In this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs speaks with author, therapist and hypnotherapy expert Zetta Thomelin about her book The Trauma Effect: Exploring and Resolving Inherited Trauma. Drawing on both professional experience and deeply personal family history, Zetta explores the fascinating idea that trauma, guilt, shame and emotional patterns can be pas...
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In this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs speaks with Laure Stack, an author and former educator whose children’s books are rooted in more than 20 years of working with young people.

Laure discusses how her classroom experience shaped her writing, particularly the children who shut down when they believe they “can’t” do something. Her book Once Upon a Boy explores self-belief and the idea ...
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Could Donald Trump become the president who delivers reparations for Black Americans?
In this episode of Author Conversations, broadcaster and journalist Chris Dabbs speaks with author Thomas Redick about his controversial and provocative book Time for Trump’s Patriotic Reparations.

The discussion explores slavery, Jim Crow laws, lynching, historical injustice and whether the United States is approaching a politica...
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In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, Chris speaks with author Mark Sacco about his gripping crime novel Owned By The Streets.
Set against the backdrop of 1950s organised crime, the story follows Frank Gevono, an ambitious young man torn between the values of family life and the dangerous pull of the streets. As betrayal, romance and violence collide, Frank is forced to survive in a world where loyalty can m...
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Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now, but for many people it still feels confusing, technical and overwhelming.

In this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs speaks with award-winning author Rick Samara about his book AI for Beginners Demystified, a practical guide designed to help everyday people understand artificial intelligence without the complicated jargon.

Rick shares how his background as a...
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In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, Chris speaks with Enice Toussaint, a Haitian-born author now based in Montreal, Canada. Joined by her children Max and Natacha Casimir, Enice discusses her remarkable four-volume memoir series Tales of a Multifaceted Life, a deeply personal body of work exploring hardship, migration, motherhood, resilience, forgiveness and healing. The conversation explores:
  • Growing up in...
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Sir Tim Melville-Ross joins Chris Dabbs on Author Conversations to discuss Tough Choices, an extraordinary first novel inspired by the lives of his father and grandfather.
Spanning the late 19th and 20th centuries, the story moves from the Amazon jungle to early aviation, submarine warfare, espionage and the emotional aftermath of war. In this conversation, Sir Tim reflects on family history, courage, trauma, ambition and the d...
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What happens when science meets faith?
 
In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, former NASA engineer Steven Cole Chris speaks to former NASA engineer Steven Cole about faith, science and his interpretation of the Holy Spirit.
He shares the thinking behind his book Catch the Wave — and explores one of the most profound and debated topics: the Holy Spirit.
Drawing on his background in e...
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(00:00:00) Welcome to Author Conversations with Chris Dads
(00:00:08) Introducing Liederly Lee Roberts
(00:00:26) The Transformative Power of Jesus' Appearance
(00:01:44) The Simple Path to God's Love
(00:03:03) Understanding Sin and God's Love
(00:11:23) The Importance of Scripture and the Holy Spirit
(00:16:42) Taking the First Step Towards God
(00:22:49) The Antichrist and Biblical Truths
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In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, Chris speaks to Steve Denton about his book Gracefully Broken: Finding Strength Through Faith.

They discuss personal resilience, faith and the experiences that shaped Steve’s journey and writing. 
A thoughtful conversation about overcoming challenges and finding meaning through difficult moments.
 
Steve discusses the challenges that tes...
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In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, Author Peter Dingus, PhD, joins broadcaster Chris Dabbs to discuss his science fiction novella The End of the World and the deeper ideas behind his work.
 
They explore the ideas behind the story, the inspiration for the book and how Peter approaches big, existential themes through fiction.
 
This is a conversation about storytelling at scale &mdas...
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Every book has a story beyond its pages.

In Author Conversations, broadcast journalist, presenter and newsreader Chris Dabbs sits down with the writers behind some of today’s most fascinating books to uncover the research, experiences and ideas that never made it onto the printed page. 

Featuring bestselling and emerging authors from around the world, each episode goes beyond the blurb to explore the ...
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