The idea for Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion grew out of a concern I couldn’t ignore—one I was seeing more frequently on social media, specifically X and from the likes of Joel Webbon and others: the rise of Christian nationalism and the confusion surrounding what it means for… Continue reading Church and State Documentary: A Response to Christian Nationalism
Month: January 2026
Who Is Roger Williams? The Man Who Shaped Religious Freedom in America
Who Is Roger Williams? The Man Who Shaped Religious Freedom in America Roger Williams is one of the most influential—and least understood—figures in American history. Often overlooked in classrooms and popular narratives, Williams was a 17th‑century Christian minister, theologian, and political thinker whose radical ideas laid the foundation for religious liberty, freedom of conscience, and… Continue reading Who Is Roger Williams? The Man Who Shaped Religious Freedom in America
Director Andrew Linn Joins the Church and State Podcast to Discuss the Church and State Documentary
On January 15, I had the opportunity to appear on the Church and State Podcast to discuss and promote my documentary, Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion. It was a meaningful conversation centered on history, faith, liberty, and why the story of Roger Williams still matters deeply in our… Continue reading Director Andrew Linn Joins the Church and State Podcast to Discuss the Church and State Documentary
Who is Tim Hall?
One of the featured scholars in Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion is Tim Hall, author of Separating Church and State: Roger Williams and Religious Liberty and President Emeritus of Mercy University. Hall is a respected Legal Scholar whose work focuses on Roger Williams, freedom of conscience, and the… Continue reading Who is Tim Hall?
Who Is Bill Federer?
One of the featured voices in Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion is historian, author, and speaker Bill Federer, a nationally recognized authority on American history, religious liberty, and the role of faith in the founding of the United States. Federer’s work focuses on primary documents, original sources, and… Continue reading Who Is Bill Federer?
Who is John M. Barry?
One of the featured voices in Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion is historian and author John M. Barry, whose work explores the relationship between power, government authority, and liberty. Barry’s insights help illuminate the historical foundations of church and state in America, offering timely perspective as the nation… Continue reading Who is John M. Barry?
Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion Now Streaming on Relay TV
Historical documentary now available on the Relay Smart TV streaming app The documentary Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion is now streaming on Relay, the new Smart TV streaming app bringing meaningful, thought-provoking content directly to audiences worldwide. Viewers can now watch this powerful historical documentary on their Smart… Continue reading Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion Now Streaming on Relay TV
Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion Now Streaming on Vision Videos YouTube Channel
I’m excited to share that the Christian historical documentary Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion is now available to watch on Vision Videos YouTube Channel. This new release brings the film to one of the world’s largest video platforms, making it easier than ever for viewers to access this… Continue reading Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion Now Streaming on Vision Videos YouTube Channel