A Baptist Against Christian Nationalism

Just a few years ago, religious liberty was an obscure topic; now it’s all over the headlines. What is religious freedom? Does it allow us to freely practice our faith, or does it mean we are free to discriminate based on our faith?

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My guest today is Brian Kaylor, Executive Director of Word and Way, a Baptist organization keeping its eye on religious liberty, Christian nationalism, and other headline-grabbing topics. We’ll dive deep into the complexities of religion in public life, as well as tell interesting travel stories, in this episode.

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