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Just Liberty: Where Justice and Liberty Meet
The whole idea of religious freedom in America has taken a PR hit. For some, it’s a cover for bigotry or tool for Christian nationalists; for others it’s the last line of defense in a society that’s becoming hostile to traditional faith.
Is there a better way to think and talk about religious freedom in America that doesn’t buy into political extremes?
Join hosts Alan Reinach, executive director of the Church-State Council, who has been litigating religious liberty cases for nearly 40 years, and Bettina Krause, editor of Liberty Magazine, which has been at the forefront of religious liberty conversations since 1906. Together, they interview experts in law, politics, and faith, and tackle tough religious freedom questions, not just from the courts but also from culture.
Listen to Just Liberty for a fresh, balanced take on religious liberty and church-state issues.
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74. Should America "Stop in the Name of God"? Reviewing Charlie Kirk's posthumous book on the Sabbath - Jonathon Cherne
Charlie Kirk's book on the Sabbath, released posthumously, has created quite a stir. We explore the push for a national shared day of rest and why it’s more complicated than it sounds. We get into…
73. The Kingdom Comes to Capitol Hill: Dominionism in modern American politics - with André Gagné
A straightforward look at dominionism—what people mean by it, how it shows up in our politics, and why it matters. We talk through how some Christians think about influence and power, what’s…
72. Politics, Prophecy, and Israel: How some Christians turn Jews and Israel into props for the end times - with Alexander Bolotnikov
How does some Christian end-times thinking turn Jews and Israel into props, skew how people read conflicts like Iran, and blur the line between geopolitics and theological agendas? And, more…
71. A Graphic Witness: Artist Matt Yocum on the Life and Martyrdom of Shahbaz Bhatti - with Knox Thames
In a country where blasphemy can carry a death sentence, Pakistani politician Shahbaz Bhatti understood the cost of defending religious minorities—and ultimately paid it. Fifteen years after his…
Religious freedom's "use-by date"? (Replay) - with Jaziah Masters
Religious freedom in America may be headed toward the edge of a cliff. Why? Because survey after survey shows that younger generations of Americans neither understand nor value the crucial role…
The Bewitching of the American Mind (Replay) - with Molly Worthen
It's far more than simply charm, or rhetorical skill, or political savvy. Charisma is a powerful force that has shaped American public and religious life--for both good and ill--for more than four…
Replay: Power worshipping and Christian nationalism - with Katherine Stewart
Replay: An investigative journalist spent years exploring the politicization of American Christianity. Her work resulted in not just two best-selling books, but also a documentary, God & Country,…
Replay: Tracing the Historical Record of Church-State Separation - with Steven K. Green
How can we make sense of competing visions for the role of religion in American governance? We can start by following the paper trail left by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Interview originally…
Replay: American propaganda and the making of a civil religion - with Andrew Polk
Replay: No--"In God We Trust" wasn't inscribed on our currency during the founding era. And the motto "One Nation Under God" has a more recent origin than many might suspect. We take a fascinating…
70. Neither Left nor Right: Interview with Justin Giboney
Many Christians are exhausted by politics—caught between culture wars, partisan pressure, and a sense that something vital has been lost. This episode explores a healthier vision of public faith,…
69. Severed Lifelines: Interview with Matthew Soerens
Foreign aid and refugee policy rarely stay in the headlines—but their consequences can be life-or-death. This episode looks at the quiet dismantling of U.S. humanitarian aid, sweeping changes to…
68. Ancient Faith, Fragile Future: Iraq's Vanishing Christians - with Sean NelsonInterview with Sean Nelson
When ISIS left northern Iraq eight years ago, the headlines moved on. But for some of Christianity’s oldest communities the trauma and danger remain. In this episode we discuss the fight to defend…
67: From Footnote to Flashpoint: Evolution of Religious Freedom in America w Chris Beneke
The religion clauses of the First Amendment didn’t arrive with fireworks or fanfare. In this episode, we explore the surprising evolution of the American idea of religious freedom from constitutional…
66: Divine Endorsements? Churches & the Johnson Amendment - w Todd McFarland & Orlan Johnson
The saga continues over the fate of the so-called Johnson Amendment—a provision in the U.S. tax code that prohibits tax-exempt houses of worship from endorsing political candidates. What would…
65: Burning Down the House: Interview with Katherine Stewart.
Christian nationalism is often dismissed as a loose ideology—but what if it’s something far more organized? We talk with a journalist who has spent more than a decade investigating individuals and…
64: Tilting the Scales of Liberty: Interview with Rob Boston.
What happens when the Supreme Court expands religious free exercise but sidelines the establishment clause? We talk with a veteran First Amendment advocate about rulings that have tilted the balance…
63: Looking for a Holy War. Interview with Samuel Perry.
Based in the small town of Moscow, Idaho, the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches is quietly reshaping national debates about faith and power. In this episode, we trace the CREC’s origins, its…
62: A Christian mandate to rule? The Seven Mountains Mandate with Matthew Boedy
The Seven Mountains Mandate calls for Christians to “take back” culture by capturing the pillars of power—government, media, education, and more. But when faith becomes a strategy for control, what…
61: Made in the image of the algorithm? Interview with William Jones.
As artificial intelligence becomes more personal—and more powerful—it’s reshaping not just how we live, but how we understand what it means to be human. With the growing influence of algorithms on…
60: From classrooms to courtrooms. Interview with Charles J. Russo.
Across the country, new laws are inviting religion back into America’s classrooms—reviving old debates about prayer, scripture, and the separation of church and state. The Supreme Court’s recent…
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