BJC Podcast

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 Eaton of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (starting at 5:19); Rev. Dr. Paul Baxley of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (10:12); Diane Randall from the Friends Committee on National Legislation (...

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, Sister Simone Campbell, Eboo Patel, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, author Steven Green, Bill Leonard, and many more. Episodes release each Wednesday, starting July 31, 2019. The post Podcast Series Preview: The...

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 decision in the Bladensburg cross case and discuss what it means for the future. The post Examining the cross case decision with Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman appeared first on BJC .

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 religious liberty issues and equip people to make a difference. The post Podcast: BJC's new look, with Buzz Thomas and Amanda Tyler appeared first on BJC .

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 of an international view of religion, and advice for women beginning their career in ministry. The post Molly Marshall on theological education, an international approach to faith, and ministry appeared fi...

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. The post Race, religious liberty and reconciliation appeared first on BJC .

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 liberty, and hear from 10 BJC Fellows. Recorded during the BJC Dinner on April 26, 2019. The post An inclusive approach to religious liberty: BJC Dinner appeared first on BJC .

Podcast interview with Christine Browder and Rev. Charles F. Johnson on the faith leader's role and boundaries in supporting public education. The post Why Do Pastors Care About Public Schools? appeared first on BJC .

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 outside the Court. The post Reflections on Supreme Court arguments in the Cross Case appeared first on BJC .

A conversation on the case of The American Legion v. American Humanist Association. The post Bladensburg Cross Case: A Discussion with Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman appeared first on BJC .

Preview of the 2019 Shurden Lectures with Molly Marshall and Aidsand Wright-Riggins. The post Previewing the 2019 Shurden Lectures appeared first on BJC .

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 Seminar, what's next for them, and why they choose to give to the BJC.   The post 2018 BJC Fellows appeared first on BJC .

Hear an interview with BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler and Brian Kaylor, host of "Baptist without an Adjective." The post Brian Kaylor and Amanda Tyler in Missouri appeared first on BJC .

Take a listen to the congressional testimony of BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler in this podcast. The post Amanda Tyler testifies before Congress appeared first on BJC .

Hear from BJC Fellows at the 2018 Religious Liberty Council Luncheon. The post 2018 Religious Liberty Council Luncheon appeared first on BJC .

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. The post Pastor Stephen Cook on supporting the Johnson Amendment appeared first on BJC .

Listen to insight on the history of the Shurden Lectures. The post Amanda Tyler and Buddy Shurden appeared first on BJC .

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 more. The post Charles Haynes previews the 2018 Shurden Lectures appeared first on BJC .

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 Council of Nonprofits. The post A look at the Johnson Amendment with Amanda Tyler and Tim Delaney appeared first on BJC .

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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 the importance of MLK's legacy and impact. Head to iTunes for more BJC podcasts. The post MLK Day 2018 appeared first on BJC .

Holly Hollman and Amanda Tyler discuss the high-profile Masterpiece Cakeshop case and the BJC's brief in this podcast. The post Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission appeared first on BJC .

Support the BJC Fellows Program on Giving Tuesday! The post BJC Fellows on Giving Tuesday appeared first on BJC .

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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 serving as an intern and legal assistant, Tyler is looking to the future. She is excited to work on church-state issues at the federal and state levels, […] The post Amanda Tyler and Brent Walker on the future...