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S3, Ep. 09: Reviewing the Biden administration’s first year in religious liberty from 2022-01-21T23:09:46

It’s been one year since President Joe Biden took office. What have we seen from his administration in regards to religious liberty? From executive actions to court cases to appointments, Amanda...

S3, Ep. 08: Flying the flag and Christian nationalism: Previewing Shurtleff v. Boston from 2022-01-14T20:05:49

The Christian flag is at the center of a case the Supreme Court hears next week. Amanda and Holly preview Shurtleff v. Boston, share how this situation made it to the highest court, and...

S3, Ep. 07: Is religion really just like soccer or book club? Responding to the oral arguments in Carson v. Makin from 2021-12-17T22:13:12

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S3, Ep. 06: Challenging misinformation: How to have productive conversations with friends and family from 2021-12-13T04:21:47

What do you do when you’re around the dinner table or visiting family over the holidays and hear someone share misinformation? How do you have productive conversations and truthful exchanges tha...

S3, Ep. 05: What’s the problem with the government funding religious education? A preview of Carson v. Makin from 2021-12-03T14:17:22

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S3, Ep. 04: Searching for sincerity and standards: SCOTUS on religious rites in the execution chamber from 2021-11-22T13:33:39

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S3, Ep. 03: What’s going on with religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine mandates? from 2021-11-04T16:20:08

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S3, Ep. 02: Out of the shadows and into the courtroom: Religion in the execution chamber from 2021-10-28T21:56:37

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S3, Ep. 01: The fondness of magistrates: Is religion really winning at the Supreme Court? from 2021-10-21T21:06:06

As we kick off season three of Respecting Religion, Amanda and Holly take a look at where we’ve been and the big cases the Supreme Court will hear this term.

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Previewing season 3 of Respecting Religion -- subscribe to our new feed! from 2021-10-14T15:28:03

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Season 2 bonus episode: When ministers become candidates from 2020-12-17T14:56:58

Race and religion are topics at the forefront of the U.S. Senate race in Georgia between Sen. Kelly Loeffler and the Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock. On this bonus episo...

Season 2, Ep. 06: What’s next? The Biden administration and religious liberty (Featuring Melissa Rogers) from 2020-12-10T13:58:33

In our season finale, we look to the future and the potential ways the Biden administration could impact religious liberty. Our guest for this episode is Melissa ...

Season 2, Ep. 05: This Emotional Court from 2020-12-03T14:12:22

This summer, the coronavirus pandemic raised novel new questions about religious freedom and government powers. Now, as we head toward winter, what have we learne...

Season 2, Ep. 04: Grading the Trump administration on religious freedom from 2020-11-19T15:17:16

What do we make of the Trump legacy when it comes to religious freedom? Go beyond the sound bites and confusing statements as Amanda and Holly analyze what really...

Season 2, Ep. 03: Religion and politics: Decision 2020 and beyond from 2020-11-12T15:59:03

How did Christian nationalism show up on the campaign trail and at the ballot box? What is the possibility for religion to be a positive and unifying force for ou...

Season 2, Ep. 02: Religion vs. Religion at the Supreme Court from 2020-11-06T15:15:24

What’s at stake in the high-profile religious liberty case at the Supreme Court this term? Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman break down the oral arguments in ...

Season 2, Ep. 01: Amy Coney Barrett hearings and the Supreme Court's future from 2020-10-29T13:06:09

What did we learn about religious freedom from the Amy Coney Barrett hearings? To kick off season two of Respecting Religion, Amanda Tyler and Ho...

Ep. 20: Supreme Court in July! from 2020-07-16T15:28:53

The doctrine of the “ministerial exception” and the latest installment in the ongoing saga of challenges to the contraceptive mandate capped off this year’s Supreme Court term. Amanda and Holly ...

Ep. 19: SCOTUS disregards distinctiveness of religion in school funding decision from 2020-07-09T15:53:58

Amanda and Holly examine the troubling Supreme Court ruling that has major implications for funding education and protecting against government-sponsored religion. They break down the decision i...

Ep. 18: White supremacy and American Christianity from 2020-07-02T15:58:42

We’re bringing you important conversations on white supremacy and American Christianity in this episode. First, we’ll play the June 26 discussion between researcher Robert P. Jones of PRRI and j...

Ep. 17: A landmark case for LGBTQ rights: What’s next for religious liberty? from 2020-06-18T15:40:19

This week, the Supreme Court issued a landmark case for LGBTQ rights, interpreting Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or ...

Ep. 16: When religious liberty covers racism from 2020-06-11T16:14:10

As the conversation about racial justice continues in our country, we dig in to talk about race and religious liberty. BJC Director of Education Charles Watson Jr. joins Amanda and Holly for a p...

Ep. 15: Protests, the president, and the photo op with a Bible from 2020-06-04T16:17:43

After President Trump publicly addressed the unrest following the killing of George Floyd, peaceful protesters were violently dispersed and the president posed for a photo holding a Bible in fro...

Ep. 14: Finding the right response to reopening from 2020-05-21T16:21:13

Churches are facing a barrage of challenges as they navigate whether, when and how to resume in-person worship and other gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. This week, Amanda and Holly e...

Ep. 13: Who’s a ‘minister’ and who gets to decide? from 2020-05-14T15:29:22

On this episode, Amanda and Holly discuss this week’s Supreme Court arguments in cases involving the ministerial exception, a First Amendment doctrine that makes Title VII and other employment d...

Ep. 12: Not a charm: Contraceptive mandate returns to the Supreme Court for the third time from 2020-05-07T16:06:35

The controversy over the contraceptive mandate was back at the U.S. Supreme Court this week. Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman react to the live arguments in Trump v. Pennsylvania and give the hist...

Ep. 11: Christian nationalism during the coronavirus pandemic from 2020-04-30T16:25:33

The dangerous political ideology of Christian nationalism is a persistent problem in our country, and continues to be during the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, Amanda and Holly talk about how Chr...

Ep. 10: Lawsuits challenging COVID-19 directives from 2020-04-23T15:36:10

As religious communities deal with bans on mass gatherings, legal disputes are popping up across the country. What’s happening now, and what could we see more of when the country begins lifting ...

Ep. 09: Eboo Patel and interfaith collaboration from 2020-04-16T16:43:08

How do religious groups work together for the greater good? On this episode of Respecting Religion, we bring you a conversation featuring Eboo Patel, the founder of Interfaith Youth Core (starti...

Ep. 08: Religious freedom in the age of coronavirus from 2020-04-09T16:27:27

As the coronavirus changes everything – including the topics for this podcast series – Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman review how religious freedom principles are coming into focus. They talk abo...

Ep. 07: New laws – including the CARES Act – and houses of worship from 2020-04-02T16:55:20

As the country continues to grapple with the coronavirus, Congress passed and the president signed stimulus packages that impact businesses and nonprofits. But, what does this mean for houses of...

Ep. 06: Stay-at-home orders, religious freedom and RFRA from 2020-03-26T14:31:37

What does it mean for religious liberty when the government asks houses of worship not to hold services in the middle of a pandemic? Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman look at the impact of the coro...

Ep. 05: Supreme Court cases on employment discrimination from 2020-03-19T15:22:05

The coronavirus is leading many conversations this week, and we’ll talk about how it has impacted religious communities during this unprecedented time. But first, Amanda Tyler and Holly Holllman...

Ep. 04: On the Regs: Faith-based regulations from the Trump administration from 2020-03-12T15:08:42

This year, the Trump administration released proposed regulations impacting faith-based organizations that partner with the government. But, the story has gone largely unnoticed by the media, an...

Ep. 03: Religion and public schools from 2020-03-05T14:56:27

Has God been kicked out of the public schools? Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman dig into a recent announcement from President Trump about constitutional prayer in public schools and explore the rh...

Ep. 02: Supreme Court case on gov’t funding of religion: Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue from 2020-02-27T15:25:59

Why is religion treated differently by our Constitution? In a blockbuster year at the Supreme Court, BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler and General Counsel Holly Hollman examine one case that c...

Ep. 01: Respecting Religion and the National Prayer Breakfast from 2020-02-20T14:46:32

Why do we need to talk about religion and the law? In the inaugural episode of the “Respecting Religion” podcast series, BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler and General Counsel Holly Hollman rec...

Podcast Series Preview: Respecting Religion from 2020-02-13T17:10:43

It seems like we’re constantly seeing new headlines about religious liberty or an important legal development about the relationship between faith and government. Keep track of it all with our n...

Ep. 10: Embracing civic pluralism from 2019-10-02T14:10:12

What’s the antidote to Christian nationalism? To conclude our podcast series, we take a look at what it means to embrace civic pluralism with Eboo Patel, the founder and president of Interfaith ...

Ep. 09: Religious freedom, church-state law and Christian nationalism from 2019-09-25T16:26:03

In light of our conversations about Christian nationalism, this podcast takes a broader view of work in the church-state realm. BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler is joined by Rabbi Ambassador ...

Ep. 08: Christian nationalism and white nationalism from 2019-09-18T15:07:52

As we continue to explore the overlap of Christian nationalism and white supremacy, this week’s episode looks at their connection and the impact on communities. Hear from the Rev. Dr. Aidsand Wr...

Ep. 07: Christian nationalism, race and white supremacy from 2019-09-11T15:54:27

What is the connection between the history of racism and Christian nationalism? On this podcast, Jemar Tisby shares a historical view of white Christian nationalism in America, including how con...

Ep. 06: Standing against Project Blitz in a state legislature from 2019-09-04T14:24:09

What happens when bills influenced by Christian nationalism appear in state legislatures? Minnesota State Sen. John Marty discusses his experience standing against legislation from the “Project ...

Ep. 05: Understanding Project Blitz from 2019-08-28T15:08:51

“Project Blitz,” a coordinated effort to draft and pass bills informed by Christian nationalism, is showing up in state legislatures across the country. What is this effort, and what are its goa...

Ep. 04: Theological view of Christian nationalism with Walter Brueggemann from 2019-08-21T15:24:55

What does the Bible have to teach us about Christian nationalism? Author and scholar Walter Brueggemann talks about the theological dangers of Christian nationalism in the fourth episode of our ...

Ep. 03: Were we founded as a Christian nation? from 2019-08-14T16:17:38

Learn about the political and religious history behind the idea that the United States was founded as a “Christian nation” in this episode of our podcast series on Christian nationalism. BJC Exe...

Ep. 02: Academic view of Christian nationalism from 2019-08-07T16:11:17

Dr. Andrew Whitehead talks about his work researching Christian nationalism in the second episode of our special podcast series. A professor of sociology at Clemson University, he explains what ...

Ep. 01: Christian leaders on Christian nationalism from 2019-07-31T14:55:32

In the first episode of our podcast series on Christian nationalism, hear what Christian leaders have to say about the ideology. BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler speaks with Bishop Elizabeth ...

Podcast Series Preview: The Dangers of Christian Nationalism from 2019-07-29T18:46:24

Join us for a 10-week podcast series on the dangers of Christian nationalism. Amanda Tyler speaks with researchers, journalists, theologians, historians, and others, including Walter Brueggemann...

Examining the cross case decision with Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman from 2019-07-03T18:15:07

What does the Supreme Court's most recent church-state decision mean for all of us? BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler and General Counsel Holly Hollman examine the Court's splintered 7-2 decis...

Podcast: BJC’s new look, with Buzz Thomas and Amanda Tyler from 2019-06-20T15:33:29

Get to know more about BJC’s new look and website resources. Oliver “Buzz” Thomas, former BJC general counsel, interviews Executive Director Amanda Tyler about how BJC is working to inform about...

Molly Marshall on theological education, an international approach to faith, and ministry from 2019-05-30T13:15:59

Molly Marshall, the president of Central Baptist Theological Seminary, sits down with Amanda Tyler for a wide-ranging discussion on theological education, her journey in ministry, the importance...

Race, religious liberty and reconciliation from 2019-05-14T15:47:12

Rev. Dr. Aidsand Wright-Riggins sits down with BJC’s Amanda Tyler for a conversation about race, religious liberty, and reconciliation, including his experiences seeking racial justice.

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An inclusive approach to religious liberty: BJC Dinner from 2019-05-07T15:45:11

What gets left out of our conversations about religious liberty? Hear Dr. Corey Walker, Dr. Linda McKinnish Bridges, and Amanda Tyler discuss the need for an inclusive approach to religious libe...

Why Do Pastors Care About Public Schools? from 2019-04-16T15:03:46

Podcast interview with Christine Browder and Rev. Charles F. Johnson on the faith leader's role and boundaries in supporting public education.

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Reflections on Supreme Court arguments in the Cross Case from 2019-03-01T14:52:02

BJC's Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman share their takeaways from the oral arguments in the Bladensburg cross case, including their analysis of what they heard in the courtroom and the scene outsi...

Bladensburg Cross Case: A Discussion with Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman from 2019-01-31T14:47:12

A conversation on the case of The American Legion v. American Humanist Association.

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Previewing the 2019 Shurden Lectures from 2018-12-19T18:39:06

Preview of the 2019 Shurden Lectures with Molly Marshall and Aidsand Wright-Riggins.

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2018 BJC Fellows from 2018-11-26T18:37:57

2018 BJC Fellows BJC Associate Director of Mobilization Christine Browder chats with two of the 2018 BJC Fellows, Tanner Bean and Claire Hein Blanton, about their experience at the BJC Fellows S...

Brian Kaylor and Amanda Tyler in Missouri from 2018-11-02T12:55:42

Hear an interview with BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler and Brian Kaylor, host of "Baptist without an Adjective."

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Amanda Tyler testifies before Congress from 2018-10-15T17:58:55

Take a listen to the congressional testimony of BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler in this podcast.

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2018 Religious Liberty Council Luncheon from 2018-07-16T20:26:48

Hear from BJC Fellows at the 2018 Religious Liberty Council Luncheon.

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Pastor Stephen Cook on supporting the Johnson Amendment from 2018-06-19T22:07:19

The Rev. Dr. Stephen Cook, pastor of Second Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, discusses why he supports the Johnson Amendment and how it protects houses of worship.

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Amanda Tyler and Buddy Shurden from 2018-05-21T18:05:57

Listen to insight on the history of the Shurden Lectures.

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Charles Haynes previews the 2018 Shurden Lectures from 2018-03-01T20:45:46

Charles Haynes and Amanda Tyler preview the 2018 Shurden Lectures and discuss common misconceptions about the role of religion in public schools, current conversations over conscience, and much ...

A look at the Johnson Amendment with Amanda Tyler and Tim Delaney from 2018-02-27T00:42:51

Learn more about the Johnson Amendment and how it protects houses of worship and nonprofits in this podcast, featuring BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler and Tim Delaney from the National Counc...

Roger Williams Day from 2018-02-01T18:26:05

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MLK Day 2018 from 2018-01-12T16:59:42

To mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) this year, our friends at the First Baptist Church of Asheville have generously allowed us to share a sermon by Minister Leah Brown, that recounts th...

Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission from 2017-11-30T16:44:43

Holly Hollman and Amanda Tyler discuss the high-profile Masterpiece Cakeshop case and the BJC's brief in this podcast.

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BJC Fellows on Giving Tuesday from 2017-11-21T16:55:31

Support the BJC Fellows Program on Giving Tuesday!

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Constitution Day Podcast: Holly Hollman on foundations of religious liberty from 2017-09-15T18:30:23

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Amanda Tyler and Brent Walker on the future of the BJC from 2017-01-17T17:37:03

In this podcast, BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler talks with her predecessor, Brent Walker, about her 20-year relationship with the Baptist Joint Committee. While she has fond memories of ser...

Raphael G. Warnock on Religious Liberty and the Black Church from 2016-12-19T16:37:16

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Stan Hastey on BJC history, religious liberty and speaking up from 2016-10-28T15:42:06

  Stan Hastey’s storied career includes 15 years in the BJC communications department and another 20 as executive director of the Alliance of Baptists. Hastey is also a student of Baptist histor...