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 Who was Roger Williams? Roger Williams was a seventeenth-century Christian minister, theologian, and colonial leader who founded Providence, Rhode Island, in 1636. He became one of America’s earliest and most influential advocates for religious freedom, liberty of conscience, and the separation of church… Continue reading Who Is Roger Williams? The Man Who Shaped Religious Freedom in America
Church and State Podcast: Director Andrew Linn Discusses Roger Williams and Religious Freedom
On January 15, I appeared on the Church and State Podcast to discuss my documentary, Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion. Our conversation explored the life of Roger Williams, his defense of religious freedom, and the historical foundations of the separation of church and state in America. We also… Continue reading Church and State Podcast: Director Andrew Linn Discusses Roger Williams and Religious Freedom
Who is Tim Hall?
Who is Tim Hall? Timothy L. Hall is a legal scholar, author, and former university president whose work explores Roger Williams, religious liberty, and the historical relationship between church and state in America. Hall is the author of Separating Church and State: Roger Williams and Religious Liberty, a book examining Williams’ influential arguments for freedom… Continue reading Who is Tim Hall?
Who Is Bill Federer?
Who is Bill Federer? William J. Federer is an American author, historian, and public speaker known for his work examining America’s founding documents, religious history, and the influence of faith on American society. Federer is the author of America’s God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations, a collection of historical quotations from American founders, presidents, and… Continue reading Who Is Bill Federer?
Who is John M. Barry?
Who is John M. Barry? John M. Barry is an American historian and bestselling author known for his research into American history, government, and the relationship between political power and individual liberty. He is the author of Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul: Church, State, and the Birth of Liberty, which examines… Continue reading Who is John M. Barry?
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 is now streaming on Relay TV, giving viewers another way to discover the historical documentary about religious freedom in America. The film explores the life and legacy of Roger Williams, the seventeenth-century Christian minister who challenged government-enforced religion and helped establish Providence, Rhode… 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
The Christian historical documentary Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion is available to watch on Vision Video’s YouTube channel, making it easier for audiences to discover the remarkable story of Roger Williams and the origins of religious freedom in America. The documentary examines the seventeenth-century Christian minister’s opposition to… Continue reading Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion Now Streaming on Vision Videos YouTube Channel