Jeff Minick
Author
Jeff Minick has four children and a growing platoon of grandchildren. For 20 years, he taught history, literature, and Latin to seminars of homeschooling students in Asheville, N.C. He is the author of two novels, “Amanda Bell” and “Dust on Their Wings,” and two works of nonfiction, “Learning as I Go” and “Movies Make the Man.” Today, he lives and writes in Front Royal, Va.
LATEST
When Character Counted: Bankruptcy, a Book, and the Friend Who Made Good on a Promise
In this episode of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet the man who helped salvage the financial misfortunes of a dying American hero and provide for his widow.
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Pranks, the Press, and Three Presidents: Famous April Fools’ Jokes
From spaghetti trees to Sidd Flinch, a playful look at April Fools’ Day’s most memorable hoaxes—and the fine art of pulling off a prank with humor and grace.
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Why Is America Going Through a ‘Dating Recession’?
According to research, a primary cause of the dating slump is lack of self-confidence among young men and women.
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‘Don’t Waste Sympathy on Me, I’m the Happiest Person Alive’
This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ brings us to Fanny Crosby, a blind lyricist, composer, and poet whose hymns have touched and transformed millions.
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Screams in the Night, a Toddler’s Ear, and 12 Words
This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ brings us to Whittaker Chambers, who risked everything to leave Marxism and totalitarianism.
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Looking for Laughter? Try Frank O’Connor’s ‘First Confession’
The slice-of-life humorous look at church and family presents light fare during the Lenten season.
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When Character Counted: Bankruptcy, a Book, and the Friend Who Made Good on a Promise
In this episode of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet the man who helped salvage the financial misfortunes of a dying American hero and provide for his widow.
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Pranks, the Press, and Three Presidents: Famous April Fools’ Jokes
From spaghetti trees to Sidd Flinch, a playful look at April Fools’ Day’s most memorable hoaxes—and the fine art of pulling off a prank with humor and grace.
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Why Is America Going Through a ‘Dating Recession’?
According to research, a primary cause of the dating slump is lack of self-confidence among young men and women.
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‘Don’t Waste Sympathy on Me, I’m the Happiest Person Alive’
This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ brings us to Fanny Crosby, a blind lyricist, composer, and poet whose hymns have touched and transformed millions.
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Screams in the Night, a Toddler’s Ear, and 12 Words
This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ brings us to Whittaker Chambers, who risked everything to leave Marxism and totalitarianism.
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Looking for Laughter? Try Frank O’Connor’s ‘First Confession’
The slice-of-life humorous look at church and family presents light fare during the Lenten season.
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