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Respecting Religion

BJC
Christian Nationalism
Religious Freedom
Supreme Court
BJC
U.S. Supreme Court
Faith Freedom
Abortion
Johnson Amendment
Ten Commandments
Separation Of Church and State
Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Trump Administration
Texas
Religious Liberty
Abortion Rights
Civil Rights
Public Education
American Chosenness
First Amendment
Church-State Separation

What's at stake for faith freedom for all in our world today? Join the conversation on religion and the law, including the most significant cases concerning religion and religious liberty at the U.S. Supreme Court and the continuing impact of Christian nationalism. As lawyers and people of faith, BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler and General Counsel Holly Hollman think these topics deserve respe... more

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What remedies does a person have if their religious freedom rights are violated in a state prison? In our season 7 finale, Amanda and Holly go in-depth on the disappointing Supreme Court decision in Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections – the... more

How is increased immigration enforcement impacting the right to religious freedom? Should some "sensitive" locations be treated differently? Get an update on the twists and turns of this legal issue that has real world consequences for religious free... more

Get caught up on all things court-related as Amanda and Holly run through some big decisions and changes over the past few months, including the multiple decisions in cases about posting the Ten Commandments, the dismissal of a legal challenge to the... more

The "Christian nation" rhetoric and spectacle we're seeing is not just bad history – it's having real ramifications for religious freedom for all in our country today. Amanda is back from sabbatical, and she and Holly discuss recent developments, inc... more

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Steven Green
Author, historian, and professor
Willamette University
Episode: Best of: Were we founded as a 'Christian nation'?
Bill Leonard
Reverend Dr. Bill Leonard, founding dean at the Wake Forest University School of Divinity and Professor of Divinity Emeritus
Wake Forest University (Divinity School)
Episode: Best of: 'How to End Christian Nationalism'
Amanda Tyler
Amanda Tyler, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC) and author of How to End Christian Nationalism
Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC)
Episode: Best of: 'How to End Christian Nationalism'
Rob Reiner
Filmmaker and actor, producer of God & Country
God & Country documentary
Episode: Best of: Rob Reiner and 'God and Country' director Dan Partland on Christian nationalism
Dan Partland
Director of the God & Country documentary
God & Country
Episode: Best of: Rob Reiner and 'God and Country' director Dan Partland on Christian nationalism
Dr. Catherine Brekus
Professor at Harvard Divinity School, presented the lecture on American chosenness.
Harvard Divinity School
Episode: Best of: The myth of American 'chosenness' with Dr. Catherine Brekus
Dr. Sergio M. González
Historian of US immigration, labor, and religion and professor at Marquette University
Marquette University
Episode: S7, Ep. 04: Criminalizing Mercy: Sanctuary and Government Repression of Migrant Justice
Melissa Rogers
A lawyer who served in two different presidential administrations leading the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Episode: Special Episode: Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia and the rule of law
Dr. Corey D. B. Walker
Dean of the Wake Forest University School of Divinity and Wake Forest Professor of the Humanities
Wake Forest University
Episode: S6, Ep. 11: African Americans and Religious Freedom

Hosts

Amanda Tyler
Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty; host focusing on religious liberty and policy.
Holly Hollman
General Counsel of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty; co-host focusing on legal analysis and church-state issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • This Atheist Loves this Show

    Thank you for providing such thoughtful commentary. My faith is one of community and love and has never had a higher power other than that. And yet listening to you and following your show has given me a renewed sense that especially as we are moving forward in Trump 2.0 Our people can come together in community and protect our most vulnerable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lawyerinrecovery
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent factual information!

    I was raised Presbyterian, but I’m now a Unitarian Universalist. I find this podcast very helpful. There is no preaching and no swearing. They give accurate information and great suggestions for supporting the separation of church and state in the United States. They believe, and I agree, that separating church and state strengthens both.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UU from Alaska
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing

    How does 45 min go so fast. I could listen to each episode for hours. The clear explanations. The calming presence even just through speaking. The knowledge I have gotten from listening. I just can’t praise this podcast and the BJC enough. I love being Christian and I love this as a resource to remind people that there are Christians that think like me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    olympian at heart
    Canada2 years ago
  • Grateful for clear thinking and faith

    I love the law, and am a person of faith. It is so very helpful to have such clear thinking and insights into what is properly our civic life, and our religious life. Thank you for your efforts to ensure religious freedom, separation of church and state, in our times. So very helpful! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uigse
    United States2 years ago
  • This Atheist Loves this Religious Podcast

    I so appreciate people like you who are thoughtful Christians yet recognize the sacred importance of keeping religion out of our secular government. Alito was outraged that anti-gay potential jurors were excused. He raises this to a level of massive discrimination against Christians. So please tell Mr Alito that as a pediatrician, I have been excused from juries 3 times simply because of my profession: a personal injury case, a child abuse case, and a drug charge against a minor. So what does Al... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrDK2
    United States2 years ago

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Accessible yet rigorous, appealing to both practitioners and informed general listeners.
Thoughtful, nuanced discussion of religion and law; informative for policy-focused listeners.
High-quality guests and credible legal analysis; respectful tone that clarifies complex issues.

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#225
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Best of: Were we founded as a 'Christian nation'?
Q: So can you give us your working definition of Christian nationalism and how that relates to an idea of a Christian nation?
Christian nationalism is an exaggerated form of American exceptionalism that asserts the country's laws and governance are rooted in a Christian framework, and it often promotes a special status for Christian ethics in public life.
Best of: Rob Reiner and 'God and Country' director Dan Partland on Christian nationalism
Q: Why this film now?
Dan Partland explains that rising polarization and a growing Christian nationalist movement are driving culture war battles, and the film aims to map how this movement threatens democracy and Christianity alike.
Best of: But … is it Christian nationalism?
Q: Is it Christian nationalism to believe that the US Constitution was divinely inspired?
Yes, this belief is problematic as it blurs the lines between sacred scripture and a political document.
Best of: But … is it Christian nationalism?
Q: Is putting an American flag in the sanctuary Christian nationalism?
Yes, it is a visual representation of the merging of our national and religious identities.
S6, Ep. 13: Active citizenship: A conversation with Melissa Rogers about promoting religious freedom and the common good
Q: What's most concerning to you? What are you watching?
There are several issues that I'm deeply concerned about, including dismantling agencies and cuts to key programs.

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The show centers on the intersection of religion and law, with a focus on religious liberty, church-state separation, and current court-related developments. Episodes frequently cover Supreme Court cases, legislative and policy actions affecting faith communities, and the impact of Christian nationalism on civil society, delivered through respectful, policy-driven conversations with legal experts and faith leaders. Noteworthy strengths include clear legal analysis from seasoned practitioners and a consistent emphasis on protecting religious freedom for all while maintaining government neutrality towards religion. Potential listeners who want nuanced discussions about how law, policy, and faith interact in the public square will likely find ... more

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1. Steven Green
2. Bill Leonard
3. Amanda Tyler
4. Rob Reiner
5. Dan Partland
6. Dr. Catherine Brekus
7. Dr. Sergio M. González
8. Melissa Rogers

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