Beyond Barriers Podcast

Episode 29 of Beyond Barriers Podcast featuring TEDx Speaker and host of The Follow-Up Question Podcast, Michael Ashford. Michael Ashford (https://michaelashford.com) is the Director of Marketing at a Denver-based software company, The Receptionist, as well as a podcaster and independent journalist. Michael has conducted thousands of interviews over the last two decades in his time as a journalist, marketer, and podcaster, and as the host of The Follow-Up Question podcast, Michael explores what it means to have curious conversations that bring us together rather than divide us. He has won numerous awards for his reporting and storytelling as a journalist, he is a two-time TEDx speaker, and his work across various platforms has been featured in publications like Men's Health Magazine and Podcast Magazine.The Follow-Up Question podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-follow-up-question/id1524211779Beyond Barriers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to a new approach of countering and preventing extremism. For more information on Beyond Barriers: https://beyondbarriersusa.org https://linktr.ee/beyondbarriersusaTo donate to Beyond Barriers: https://giv.li/r8xtpcFor media inquiries: info@beyondbarriersusa.orgAbout the Hosts:Jeff Schoep is the Founder of Beyond Barriers. From 1994 until early 2019, Jeff Schoep was the leader of the largest neo-Nazi organization in the United States, the National Socialist Movement (NSM). In March 2019 he became the highest profile former white nationalist to ever walk away from far-right extremism in the USA. Since then, Jeff has been an outspoken advocate against the ideology that he had been part of for 27 years, making him uniquely qualified to understand extremism and extremist ideologies. Jeff now works as an inspirational public speaker helping to educate communities and policy makers on how to effectively counter and prevent violent extremism. https://jeffschoep.com Follow Jeff Schoep on Social Media https://linktr.ee/jeffschoepTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/SchoepJeff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-schoep-126472213/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffschoepofficialhttps://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialJeffSchoepPageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeff_schoepAcacia Dietz is the Managing Director of Beyond Barriers, co-hosts #BeyondBarriersPodcast, the host of Coffee & Conversation Podcast and owner of Underground Media Productions. Before working with Beyond Barriers she was once the propagandist and a multimedia content creator for the National Socialist Movement (NSM). Today she works with Beyond Barriers helping to counter and prevent violent extremism by creating multimedia content such as counter-narrative videos and podcasts. She is also a public speaker on women in extremism and disengagement. (https://beyondbarriersusa.org/team/di...) Follow Acacia on social media: https://linktr.ee/undergroundmediaBeyond Barriers on Social Media:Telegramhttps://t.me/beyondbarriersusa1https://t.me/beyondbarriersusaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/BeyondBarriersUSATwitterhttps://twitter.com/_BeyondBarriersThis video was produced by Beyond Barriers Media in association with Underground Media Productions.

Jeff Schoep & Acacia Dietz interview Dr. Criag McCann discussing the controversy over his recent article "Beware the Anti-Fascists, for they have become what they oppose." (https://beyondbarriersusa.org/beware-the-anti-fascists-for-they-have-become-what-they-oppose/) and the importance of challenging all forms of political violence regardless of the ideological motivation. Dr Craig McCann is an independent specialist adviser and researcher. As the Director of S.P.E.C.T.R.U.M. (Strategic Preventative Expertise to Counter Terrorism Risks using Upstream Measures) Universal Ltd. he provides consultative services for domestic clients and international development programmes with an emphasis on preventative counter terrorism strategy and delivery. He also writes, advises, lectures and provides commentary on the U.K. Prevent strategy, de-radicalisation / disengagement programming, online approaches to counter terrorism and responses to right wing extremism. Dr McCann holds a Law Degree and an MA in Criminology from the University of Kent at Canterbury. At the same university he completed his PhD which explored how the U.K. Prevent Strategy has been applied to right wing extremism since 2011. He subsequently converted this thesis into a book titled “The Prevent Strategy and Right-Wing Extremism: A Case Study of the English Defence League” which has been published as part of the Routledge Extremism and Democracy range. (https://www.routledge.com/The-Prevent-Strategy-and-Right-wing-Extremism-A-Case-Study-of-the-English/McCann/p/book/9781138320673) In this episode we discuss Dr McCann's article and more. Jeff Schoep is the Founder of Beyond Barriers. From 1994 until early 2019, Jeff Schoep was the leader of the largest neo-Nazi organization in the United States, the National Socialist Movement (NSM). In March 2019 he became the highest profile former white nationalist to ever walk away from far-right extremism in the USA. Since then, Jeff has been an outspoken advocate against the ideology that he had been part of for 27 years, making him uniquely qualified to understand extremism and extremist ideologies. Jeff now works as an inspirational public speaker helping to educate communities and policy makers on how to effectively counter and prevent violent extremism. https://jeffschoep.comFollow Jeff Schoep on Social Media https://linktr.ee/jeffschoepTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/SchoepJeff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-schoep-126472213/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffschoepofficialhttps://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialJeffSchoepPageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeff_schoepBeyond Barriers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to a new approach of countering and preventing extremism. For more information on Beyond Barriers: https://beyondbarriersusa.orgTo donate to Beyond Barriers: https://giv.li/r8xtpcFor media inquiries: info@beyondbarriersusa.orgBeyond Barriers on Social Media:Telegramhttps://t.me/beyondbarriersusa1https://t.me/beyondbarriersusaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/BeyondBarriersUSATwitterhttps://twitter.com/_BeyondBarriersAcacia Dietz is the Managing Director of Beyond Barriers (https://beyondbarriersusa.org/team/directors/acacia-dietz) follow Acacia on Twitter and Instagram: @SilencedMediaThis video was produced by Beyond Barriers Media in association with Underground Media Productions.

For more information on PEACE and ATAP please visit:PEACE: https://communityandpolice.comATAP Security: https://atapsecurity.comATAP Hall Monitor: https://ataphallmonitor.comJeff Schoep is the Founder of Beyond Barriers. From 1994 until early 2019, Jeff Schoep was the leader of the largest neo-Nazi organization in the United States, the National Socialist Movement (NSM). In March 2019 he became the highest profile former white nationalist to ever walk away from far-right extremism in the USA. Since then, Jeff has been an outspoken advocate against the ideology that he had been part of for 27 years, making him uniquely qualified to understand extremism and extremist ideologies. Jeff now works as an International Extremism Consultant helping to educate communities and policy makers on the threat of white supremacy and how to effectively counter and prevent violent extremism. https://jeffschoep.comFollow Jeff Schoep on Social Media https://linktr.ee/jeffschoepTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/SchoepJeff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-schoep-126472213/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffschoepofficialhttps://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialJeffSchoepPageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeff_schoepBeyond Barriers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to a new approach of countering and preventing extremism. For more information on Beyond Barriers: https://beyondbarriersusa.orgTo donate to Beyond Barriers: https://giv.li/r8xtpcFor media inquiries: info@beyondbarriersusa.orgBeyond Barriers on Social Media:Telegramhttps://t.me/beyondbarriersusa1https://t.me/beyondbarriersusaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/BeyondBarriersUSATwitterhttps://twitter.com/_BeyondBarriersThis video was produced by Beyond Barriers Media in association with Underground Media Productions.

For the past two decades Tamara Meyer, child of German Jewish Holocaust survivors has been honoring her family legacy by teaching and using the lessons of the Holocaust to promote dialogue and reconciliation and do her part to 'Tikkun ha Olam' repair the world. This special episode Jeff Schoep and Acacia Dietz will discuss these things and more! Parents For Peace: https://www.parents4peace.org/https://jewishremembranceweekgoerlitz2021.com/https://one-by-one.org/dialogue-groupPhoto Credits: Totschek/Meyer family archive and Tamara MeyerBeyond Barriers: https://beyondbarriersusa.orgJeff Schoep is the Founder of Beyond Barriers. From 1994 until early 2019, Jeff Schoep was the leader of the largest neo-Nazi organization in the United States, the National Socialist Movement (NSM). In March 2019 he became the highest profile former white nationalist to ever walk away from far-right extremism in the USA. Since then, Jeff has been an outspoken advocate against the ideology that he had been part of for 27 years, making him uniquely qualified to understand extremism and extremist ideologies. Jeff now works as an International Extremism Consultant helping to educate communities and policy makers on the threat of white supremacy and how to effectively counter and prevent violent extremism. https://jeffschoep.com https://linktr.ee/jeffschoepFollow Jeff Schoep on Social Media Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SchoepJeff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-schoep-126472213/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffschoepofficialhttps://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialJeffSchoepPageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeff_schoepBeyond Barriers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to a new approach of countering and preventing extremism. For more information on Beyond Barriers: https://beyondbarriersusa.orgTo donate to Beyond Barriers: https://giv.li/r8xtpcFor media inquiries: info@beyondbarriersusa.orgBeyond Barriers on Social Media:Telegramhttps://t.me/beyondbarriersusa1https://t.me/beyondbarriersusaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/BeyondBarriersUSATwitterhttps://twitter.com/_BeyondBarriersTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@beyondbarriersusaBeyond Barriers Podcast is produced by Beyond Barriers Media in association with Underground Media Productions. Follow Underground Media on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SilencedMedia

Dr. Alon Milwicki joins Jeff Schoep and Acacia Dietz in this latest episode of #BeyondBarriersPodcast. Dr. Alon Milwicki earned his doctorate from American University studying the origins and proliferation of white supremacy with a specific focus on theological justifications for neo-Nazism in America. He is currently a research fellow at the American Counter Terrorism and Resilience institute and a history professor at Texas A&M University. For more information or to contact Dr. Milwicki: alon.milwicki@tamuc.eduBeyond Barriers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to a new approach of countering and preventing extremism. To donate to Beyond Barriers: https://giv.li/r8xtpcFor media inquiries: info@beyondbarriersusa.orgFor more information on Beyond Barriers: https://beyondbarriersusa.orgJeff Schoep is the Founder of Beyond Barriers. From 1994 until early 2019, Jeff Schoep was the leader of the largest neo-Nazi organization in the United States, the National Socialist Movement (NSM). In March 2019 he became the highest profile former white nationalist to ever walk away from far-right extremism in the USA. Since then, Jeff has been an outspoken advocate against the ideology that he had been part of for 27 years, making him uniquely qualified to understand extremism and extremist ideologies. Jeff now works as an International Extremism Consultant helping to educate communities and policy makers on the threat of white supremacy and how to effectively counter and prevent violent extremism. Follow Jeff Schoep on Twitter: @SchoepJeffBeyond Barriers on Social Media:Telegramhttps://t.me/beyondbarriersusa1https://t.me/beyondbarriersusaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/BeyondBarriersUSATwitterhttps://twitter.com/_BeyondBarriers#BeyondBarriersPodcast is produced by Beyond Barriers Media in association with Underground Media Productions.

As a tribute to Yom Kippur, Acacia Dietz & Jeff Schoep interview Josh Stepakoff a childhood survivor of the 1999 North Valley Jewish Community Center mass shooting. Josh was shot twice in the horrific attack at age 6. Today, Josh is a courageous activist who speaks out and warns about the repercussions of gun violence, hate, & anti-semitism. We discuss the toll of dehumanization, & what we can all do to make the world a little better. For more information on Women Against Gun Violence visit: https://www.wagv.org Beyond Barriers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to a new approach of countering and preventing extremism. To donate to Beyond Barriers: https://giv.li/r8xtpc For media inquiries: info@beyondbarriersusa.org For more information on Beyond Barriers: https://beyondbarriersusa.org Jeff Schoep is the Founder of Beyond Barriers. From 1994 until early 2019, Jeff Schoep was the leader of the largest neo-Nazi organization in the United States, the National Socialist Movement (NSM). In March 2019 he became the highest profile former white nationalist to ever walk away from far-right extremism in the USA. Since then, Jeff has been an outspoken advocate against the ideology that he had been part of for 27 years, making him uniquely qualified to understand extremism and extremist ideologies. Jeff now works as an International Extremism Consultant helping to educate communities and policy makers on the threat of white supremacy and how to effectively counter and prevent violent extremism. https://jeffschoep.com Follow Jeff Schoep on Twitter: @SchoepJeff Beyond Barriers on Social Media: Telegram https://t.me/beyondbarriersusa1 https://t.me/beyondbarriersusa Instagram @BeyondBarriersUSA Twitter @_BeyondBarriers #BeyondBarriersPodcast is produced by Beyond Barriers Media in association with Underground Media Productions.

In this Beyond Barriers exclusive, Jeff Schoep and Acacia Dietz speak with Shireen Qudosi about her organization The Foundation for Human Belonging, along with subjects of Afghanistan and extremism. Shireen is a writer and speaker on faith, identity, and belonging. In 2021, she created The Foundation for Human Belonging, a 501(c)(3) that looks at the arc of human belonging to build alternative frameworks challenging radicalization, polarity, and extremism. Beyond Barriers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to a new approach of countering and preventing extremism. To donate to Beyond Barriers: https://giv.li/r8xtpcFor media inquiries: info@beyondbarriersusa.orgFor more information on Beyond Barriers: https://beyondbarriersusa.orgJeff Schoep is the Founder of Beyond Barriers. From 1994 until early 2019, Jeff Schoep was the leader of the largest neo-Nazi organization in the United States, the National Socialist Movement (NSM). In March 2019 he became the highest profile former white nationalist to ever walk away from far-right extremism in the USA. Since then, Jeff has been an outspoken advocate against the ideology that he had been part of for 27 years, making him uniquely qualified to understand extremism and extremist ideologies. Jeff now works as an International Extremism Consultant helping to educate communities and policy makers on the threat of white supremacy and how to effectively counter and prevent violent extremism. Follow Jeff Schoep on Twitter: @SchoepJeffBeyond Barriers on Telegramhttps://t.me/beyondbarriersusa1https://t.me/beyondbarriersusaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/BeyondBarri...Twitterhttps://twitter.com/_BeyondBarriers#BeyondBarriersPodcast is produced by Beyond Barriers Media in association with Underground Media Productions.

Special Guest Phoebe J Rose joins this episode of Beyond Barriers Podcast. Phoebe is a transgendered female and was also part of the EDL (English Defense League) for about 5yrs. Phoebe left the EDL back in 2020 and now strives to educate and to bring others together. Her mission now: Peace & Reconciliation.For media inquiries: info@beyondbarriersusa.orgFor more information on Beyond Barriers: https://beyondbarriersusa.org Follow Jeff Schoep on Twitter: @SchoepJeffFollow Acacia Dietz on Twitter: @SilencedMedia Beyond Barriers on Telegram https://t.me/beyondbarriersusa1 https://t.me/beyondbarriersusa Instagram https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBarriersUSA Twitter https://twitter.com/_BeyondBarriers #BeyondBarriersPodcast is produced by Beyond Barriers Media in association with Underground Media Productions. All Rights Reserved Beyond Barriers & Underground Media Productions

Mohamed Ahmed is the creator and founder of Average Mohamed, a counter ideology non-profit organization promoting Peace, Democracy & Anti-Extremism. His life's mission is to promote peace and he advocates that ideas make the world go around. Join us in this incredible episode where we talk to Mohamed about the work he does to counter extremist ideas. For more information about Average Mohamed and how you can be part of the change visit: https://averagemohamed.comTo find out more about Beyond Barriers visit: https://beyondbarriersusa.orgFollow Jeff Schoep on Twitter: @SchoepJeffFollow Acacia Dietz on Twitter: @SilencedMediaFind us on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondBarriersUSAhttps://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialJeffSchoepTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/_BeyondBarriersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/BeyondBarriersUSATelegram: https://t.me/beyondbarriersusa1https://t.me/beyondbarriersusa#BeyondBarriersPodcast is produced by Beyond Barriers in association with Underground Media Productions

Duke and Catherine Schneider join us for this episode of BeyondBarriersPodcast. Duke is a former #neonazi leader. Love & compassion changed his life. Tune in to hear his amazing story!https://beyondbarriersusa.org

Kerry Noble joins co-hosts Jeff Schoep & Acacia Dietz for episode 19 of #BeyondBarriersPodcast. Since 2001, Kerry has been speaking out against hate, violence and the radical right. Kerry was involved with a group called CSA (Covenant, Sword & Arm of the Lord) during the late 1970's until they were raided by the FBI in April of 1985. CSA was a racist, paramilitary, survivalist, extremist group in rural Arkansas that believed in Christian Identity (a racist offshoot of Christianity). In this episode, Kerry tells of how in June 1983 he came within seconds of what could have been, at that time, the largest domestic terrorist act in US history, when he took a bomb into a gay church. But how the actions of the people in the church changed his perspective and he did not go through with the plan. This is an episode you won't want to miss.Kerry Noble has published two books "Tabernacle of Hate: Seduction Into Right-Wing Extremism" and "Tabernacle of Hope: Bridging Your Darkened Past Toward a Brighter Future" which can be found on Amazon.com - Check out Kerry on Twitter: @KerryNoble_CSAMore information on Beyond Barriers - https://beyondbarriersusa.org or email: info@beyondbarriersusa.org

"Leaving the movement was the most freeing thing ever. That's when life began.." Fred CookIn this episode co-hosts Jeff Schoep & Acacia Dietz interview a former leader in the National Socialist Movement (NSM) and discuss his journey in and out of Nazism.

In this episode Red shares his story in and out of the neo-Nazi movement here in the United States. Red was involved in the far-right for about a decade and has been out for almost 13yrs, he now works with Beyond Barriers.If you or a loved one wants to leave hate behind or needs help leaving extremism please reach out to Beyond Barriers today: https://beyondbarriersusa.orgemail: help@beyondbarriersusa.orgBeyond Barriers Podcast is produced by Underground Media ProductionsFollow #JeffSchoep & #AcaciaDietz on Twitter:https://www.twitter.com/SchoepJeffhttps://www.twitter.com/SilencedMedia

Episode 16 of #BeyondBarriersPodcast, #RabbiCooper of the #SimonWiesenthalCenter joins Jeff Schoep and Acacia Dietz to talk about #change, #repentance and #redemption. These are things everyone NEEDS to hear, but many times is very uncomfortable to talk about. If you or a loved one wants to leave hate behind or needs help leaving extremism please reach out to Beyond Barriers today: https://beyondbarriersusa.orgemail: help@beyondbarriersusa.orgBeyond Barriers Podcast is produced by Underground Media ProductionsFor more information on the Simon Wiesenthal Center please visit: https://www.wiesenthal.com/Follow #JeffSchoep & #AcaciaDietz on Twitter:https://www.twitter.com/SchoepJeffhttps://www.twitter.com/SilencedMedia

In this #BeyondBarriersPodcast episode Jeff and Acacia are joined by Asma Jama. In 2015, Asma Jama was the victim of a hate crime which scarred her for life. Instead of allowing hate to consume her life, Asma now speaks out about hate and how to conquer hate with love.For more information on Asma Jama follow her on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Asma_Jama11Petals of Humanity on Twitter: @HumanityPetalshttps://www.petalsofhumanity.com/Need Help? help@beyondbarriersusa.orghttps://beyondbarriersusa.org#BeyondBarriersPodcast is an Underground Media production.

On this episode of #BeyondBarriersPodcast, Figen Murry joins #JeffSchoep and Acacia to discuss healing from tragedy, Martyn's law and how we can keep our humanity in the most horrific of circumstances. #lovenothate #compassion #empathy #dialogue #diversity #love #hope #MartynsLaw #counterterrorism #CVE #PVEFind out More about Figen Murray-https://www.twitter.com/FigenMurrayhttps://www.figenmurray.co.uk

In this #BeyondBarriersPodcast episode #JeffSchoep and Acacia speak with an Indigenous survivor of the #SixtiesScoop. This is an incredible story of courage and strength. How one survivor found his way home and is now raising awareness and speaking out against the genocide of the Canadian Indigenous people. **Disclaimer: The following content may contain elements that are not suitable for some audiences listener discretion is advised**"The Sixties Scoop refers to a practice that occurred in Canada of taking, or "scooping up," Indigenous children from their families and communities for placement in foster homes or adoption. Despite the reference to one decade, the Sixties Scoop began in the late 1950s and persisted into the 1980s. It is estimated that a total of 20,000 aboriginal children were taken from their families and fostered or adopted out to primarily white middle-class families as part of the Sixties Scoop..." - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sixties...https://www.cbc.ca/cbcdocspov/feature...Follow Jeff and Acacia on Twitter:https://www.twitter.com/SchoepJeffhttps://www.twitter.com/SilencedMedia

Jeff Schoep and Acacia Dietz take a deep dive into the echo chambers & barriers individuals create when involved in extremism. Many times people do not realize they are even in an echo chamber, so how does a person come to this realization and how does a person leave extremism? In this episode, Jeff and Acacia break down echo chambers and explain what those barriers that individuals erect in their own minds that keep a person trapped in extremism. If you or a loved one need help please contact Beyond Barriers today. You are not alone. https://beyondbarriersusa.org help@beyondbarriersusa.org Follow Jeff Schoep on Social Media:https://www.twitter.com/SchoepJeffhttps://www.instagram.com/OfficialJef... Follow Acacia on Social Media: https://www.twitter.com/SilencedMedia https://www.instagram.com/silencedmediaEnd Music Credit: Courage and Willpower by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

On this episode of #BeyondBarriersPodcast #JeffSchoep & Acacia Dietz talk with Former White Supremacist, #TMGarret about what it is like to be a "former" in today's society. What does it mean to leave #hate behind? TM Garret is a German-American Human Rights and Interfaith Activist. As a former Neo-Nazi and KKK leader, who left hate groups and extremist ideology behind in 2002, he now is a motivational speaker against hatred and Anti-Semitism.#BeyondBarriersPodcast is an Underground Media ProductionFollow Underground Media on Instagram SilencedMediaBeyond Barriers is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals and families effected by extremism. There is hope. Visit: BeyondBarriersUSA.org or email help@beyondbarriersusa.orgFor more information on TM Garret:tmgarret.com Twitter: @tmgarretMore information on Jeff Schoepjeffschoep.comFollow Jeff:Twitter: @SchoepJeffhttps://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialJeffSchoepPageInstagram: OfficialJeffSchoepFollow Acacia Dietz:Twitter: @SilencedMediaInstagram: acacia.dietzEnd Music Credit: Courage and Willpower by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/