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Discussions With Dad: Faith, Blood and the In-Between

Discussions With Dad: Faith, Blood and the In-Between

Written by: Tony and Matthew Shaffer; Father and Son
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 Hosted by Tony Shaffer and Matthew Shaffer, a father and son having the conversations many families avoid. Tony, a lifelong Christian raised in a small rural town in Southern Colorado, brings a traditional, conservative perspective shaped by faith, service, and responsibility. Matthew, his gay son, is a writer, artist, and educator raised in Southern California who leans progressive, guided by creativity, lived experience, and empathy. Together, they explore faith, culture, politics, and family—modeling how love and mutual respect can hold space for disagreement. Theme Music by Bruce MartinTony and Matthew Shaffer; Father and Son
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    Theme Music Composed by Bruce Martin.
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