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Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion was selected to be featured on Salem News Channel’s America 250 Film Series, a special collection of documentaries commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The documentary explores the life and legacy of Roger Williams, his defense of religious liberty, and his… Continue reading Church and State Featured on Salem News Channel’s America 250 Film Series

I recently appeared on The Bible Says What? podcast for a Christian vs. atheist debate that turned into a challenging discussion about faith, Scripture, and the existence of God. As the filmmaker behind Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion, I initially expected a conversation about my documentary and the… Continue reading Christian vs. Atheist Debate: Church and State Filmmaker Appears on The Bible Says What? Podcast

I recently appeared on The Vince Miller Show to discuss Roger Williams, religious liberty, and my documentary, Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion. Our conversation explored the historical origins of religious freedom in America, the separation of church and state, and why Roger Williams’ defense of liberty of conscience… Continue reading Roger Williams and Religious Liberty: Church and State on The Vince Miller Show

I recently appeared on the Shades of Jade Podcast to discuss my documentary, Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion, and the important history behind religious liberty in America. Our conversation explored the life and legacy of Roger Williams, the origins of the separation of church and state, and why… Continue reading Church and State Documentary on the Shades of Jade Podcast: Roger Williams and Religious Freedom

Documentaries about American history offer viewers a deeper understanding of the people, ideas, and conflicts that shaped the United States. One of the most important—and frequently debated—subjects in American history is the separation of church and state. Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion explores the historical origins of religious… Continue reading Documentaries about American History: The Separation of Church and State

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

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

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? 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? 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?