The Christian historical documentary Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion is available on Stash TV, a streaming app for Amazon Fire TV devices, including compatible Fire TV Sticks.
The film explores the life and legacy of Roger Williams, the seventeenth-century Christian minister who challenged government-enforced religion and became an influential advocate for religious liberty in America.
Through historical storytelling and expert interviews, Church and State examines the origins of freedom of conscience, the separation of church and state, and why Roger Williams’ beliefs continue to influence discussions about Christianity and government.
The documentary also presents a Christian rejection of Christian nationalism, emphasizing that genuine religious faith should not depend on government coercion.
A Christian Documentary Streaming on Smart TV
Stash TV is an emerging Smart TV platform that features independent films, educational content, and documentaries. Being distributed on a Firestick-compatible Smart TV app significantly expands the reach of Church and State, moving beyond traditional web-based streaming and into living rooms nationwide.
This makes the film easier to access for families, churches, homeschool groups, and anyone interested in Christian history, religious freedom, and the origins of church–state separation in America.
About the Film: Roger Williams and Religious Freedom
Church and State explores the life and legacy of Roger Williams, the 17th-century theologian, pastor, and founder of Rhode Island. Williams was a pivotal figure in the development of freedom of religion and strongly opposed forced worship and state-controlled faith.
His conviction that civil government and the church should remain institutionally separate played a foundational role in shaping what would later become the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
This documentary presents Williams’ ideas within their historical and biblical context, making it especially relevant for Christians interested in theology, liberty of conscience, and American history.
Why Smart TV Distribution Matters
Licensing Church and State to a Smart TV streaming service like Stash TV is a meaningful step in the film’s broader distribution strategy.
Smart TV platforms allow documentaries to reach:
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Viewers who prefer watching long-form content on television
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Churches and study groups hosting group screenings
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Educators and homeschool families seeking high-quality Christian documentaries
Streaming on Firestick also improves long-term discoverability, helping the film reach audiences searching for content related to Christian worldview, church history, and religious liberty.
Expanding Christian Documentary Distribution
This Stash TV licensing agreement is part of a larger effort to distribute Church and State across multiple platforms and formats. Independent documentary distribution increasingly relies on licensed streaming partnerships, especially with Smart TV apps that curate educational and faith-based content.
By making the film available on Stash TV, the message of Roger Williams and freedom of conscience can continue reaching new audiences in an accessible, modern way.
How to Watch on Firestick
Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion is now available to stream on Stash TV, a Smart TV app on Amazon Firestick.
To watch:
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Open your Firestick device
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Download the Stash TV app
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Search for Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion
Thank you to everyone who has supported this project. I’m grateful to see this Christian documentary continue to spark thoughtful conversations about faith, liberty, and America’s founding principles