Today's Conversation - Tim Schultz | The Genius of Religious Freedom

<h3><strong>America’s founders crafted a bold and countercultural vision of religious freedom. In this conversation, NAE President Walter Kim and religious freedom expert Tim Schultz explore why those ideas were so revolutionary then — and what they demand of us now as we approach the  250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. </strong></h3><p><br /></p><p><strong>Tim Schultz </strong>has helped shape more than 20 state religious freedom laws and is a trusted bipartisan advisor in Washington, D.C. He offers practical guidance for strengthening civic virtue, promoting healthy pluralism, and safeguarding the future of religious freedom in America. </p><p><br /></p><p>You’ll also hear Walter and Tim discuss: </p><ul><li>How Christians throughout history have defended freedom for others; </li><li>How Scripture — from Eden to the prodigal son — forms a vision of non–coercive faith; </li><li>Why parental rights, gender policy debates and civic virtue are reshaping the religious freedom landscape; and </li><li>What ordinary believers can do to strengthen religious freedom and civic life. </li><li><br /></li></ul><p>This conversation encourages believers to step into this moment with humility, courage and neighbor–love— championing a religious freedom that reflects the heart of God. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Subscribe today wherever you listen to podcasts.</strong> </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Do you like the podcast?</strong></p><p>Give us a 5-star rating on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/todays-conversation/id1039699307" style="color:rgb(203,96,21);">Apple Podcasts</a> and leave us a review. This is the best way for others to discover these conversations. If you listen on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2x5IHPw43EYPW4ZEJRIwp9" style="color:rgb(203,96,21);">Spotify</a>, give us a follow and hit the notification bell to be sure you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to pass your favorite episodes along to colleagues, friends and family. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Resources</strong> </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oqrrjrutAI" style="color:rgb(203,96,21);">Full conversation with Tim Schultz on YouTube</a></li><li>For further study, see Genesis 2–3, Matthew 19:16–22, Luke 15:11–32, Romans 1:24–28, Philemon</li><li><a href="https://1stamendmentpartnership.org/" style="color:rgb(203,96,21);">1st Amendment Partnership</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.nae.org/for-the-health-of-a-nation/protecting-religious-freedom-and-liberty-of-conscience/?_gl=1%2A4eom1c%2A_gcl_au%2AMTU2MjM4MDkxMy4xNzY1OTkwMzA4%2A_ga%2AMTk0MDEyNDAxMS4xNzU2MTQxNDMy%2A_ga_TZP09KZESV%2AczE3NzAyNTQxOTQkbzEzNiRnMSR0MTc3MDI1NDUyNiRqNjAkbDAkaDA." style="color:rgb(203,96,21);">Protecting Religious Freedom and Liberty of Conscience</a>, section of NAE’s “For the Health of the Nation” </li><li><a href="https://nae.org/rightnowmedia" style="color:rgb(203,96,21);">For the Health of the Nation</a>, RightNow Media + NAE small group curriculum </li><li><a href="https://www.nae.org/mark-noll-christianity-faith-usa-america-founding/" style="color:rgb(203,96,21);">Christianity and the Making of Early America</a>, NAE podcast with Dr. Mark Noll </li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Today’s Conversation is brought to you by <a href="https://www.brotherhoodmutual.com/insurance?utm_source=NAE&utm_medium=banner-ad&utm_campaign=cmp-banner-ad-005319-NAE" style="color:rgb(203,96,21);">Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.brotherhoodmutual.com/insurance?utm_source=NAE&utm_medium=banner-ad&utm_campaign=cmp-banner-ad-005319-NAE" style="color:rgb(203,96,21);"><img src="https://www.nae.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BrotherhoodMutual_Logo_Horizontal_FullColor_RGB.png" height="120" width="484" alt="BrotherhoodMutual_Logo_Horizontal_FullColor_RGB.png" /></a></p><h3><br /></h3>