Ghost Stories with Nancy French

Ghost Stories with Nancy French

Author: frontporchrepublic May 7, 2024 Duration: 44:35
Longtime ghostwriter Nancy French tells her own tale in the Ghosted:  An American Life.  French was raised in rural Tennessee and would later provide the words behind famous talking heads but found her own enchanting voice amid political and personal tumult.    Highlights 1:15                Mud pies for Parisians 6:00                Hillbillies on the run 9:30                Romney/Palin ‘08 11:00              Prison break with the Kardashians 13:30              Pulling political punches 20:00              Google University School of Journalism 27:30              French Holy Ghost revival 31:30              Befriending a critic 38:00              Laker girl 39:30              Trusting God with cancer 42:00              Back on the case Resources Nancy’s website and buy the book John’s review Wendell Kimbrough helps us find our way home

There’s a certain kind of conversation that happens best when you’re not in a hurry, when the topic can wander from the headlines of the day to the deeper questions that have always shaped how we live together. The Brass Spittoon is built for that kind of talk. Hosted by the folks at Front Porch Republic, this podcast serves as a gathering spot for discussions rooted in the tangible realities of our lives-our connections to a specific place, the practical limits we encounter, and what genuine liberty means within that framework. Each episode feels less like a lecture and more like joining a thoughtful, meandering dialogue among friends who aren’t afraid to chew over ideas from both the past and the present. You’ll hear explorations of culture, community, and the small-scale practices that build a durable society, all approached with a sense of curiosity and a lack of pretense. It’s for anyone weary of abstract debates and hungry for conversations grounded in the texture of everyday life. So, pull up a chair and settle in; this is where we consider how to live well, right where we are.
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