Shaping a generation, How Focus on the family used children as tools of propaganda- With Dave, Voice of Jimmy Barclay

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Dave reflects on his experiences as a voice actor and discusses the impact of Focus on the Family on Christian nationalism.

Send us Fan Mail Support the podcast subscribe to the SUBSTACK In this podcast episode, Dave, a recurring guest, and former voice actor for the character Jimmy Barkley in the children's radio program 'Adventures in Odyssey,' reflects on his experiences and the legacy of his work. The conversation touches on the impact of James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family, and the role the organization played in shaping Christian nationalism. Dave talks about his complicated feelings towards his...

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Host: Stephanie Warren

Guest: Dave

Topics covered

• Christian nationalism
• children's media
• propaganda
• Focus on the Family
• legacy of voice acting

Keywords

• Focus on the Family
• Christian nationalism
• voice acting
• Adventures in Odyssey
• James Dobson
• propaganda
• children's media

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Organizations: Focus on the Family

Books & works: Adventures in Odyssey

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