BJC goes behind the headlines to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty. We bring you conversations about the importance of standing up for religious liberty for all people, threats to our First Amendment right, and our work in the courts and with Congress. Learn with us and make a difference in your community.
What's at stake for faith freedom for all in our world today? Join the conversation on religion and the law, including the most significant cases concerning religion and religious liberty at the U.S. Supreme Court and the continuing impact of Christian nationalism. As lawyers and people of faith, BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler and General Counsel Holly Hollman think these topics deserve respectful conversation -- something that we don’t always hear in the public square or our social med ...
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Jake talks about Age of Ultron and the prequel vibes that made it get better with age. Among the regular questions, he answers the most important one: If the Avengers had a band, what instrument would Hawkeye play?By Jake Clark
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S4, Ep. 11: The National Prayer Breakfast and religious freedom
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On February 2, we’ll see the 71st installment of an event that always raises eyebrows and makes news. The National Prayer Breakfast has been around since 1953, but what is it? Does it promote religious freedom, or is it yet another example of Christian nationalism? Amanda and Holly explore the legitimate questions it raises about faith in public li…
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Captain America: The Winter Solider feat. BJC
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Jake talks about one of the highest-rated MCU movies and the important steps it took for the Infinity Saga. What was the best fight scene in a movie that featured some pretty outstanding action?By Jake Clark
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Guardians of the Galaxy feat. Ricky Z
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Jake talks about the first space epic of the MCU, one that most people weren't all that hyped about. What ages well in the first movie to describe the power of the INFINITY STONES?By Jake Clark
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S4, Ep. 10: A report, a prayer vigil, and a somber anniversary: Two years after January 6
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Last week, our country marked the second anniversary of the January 6 insurrection. On today’s podcast, Amanda and Holly share their reactions to the report released by the January 6 Select Committee at the end of 2022, including the lack of any mention of Christian nationalism and why that matters. Amanda and Holly also discuss the importance of C…
Jake talks about the worst MCU movie of Phase 2 and the universe expansion it set out to accomplish. What ages well in a pretty universally despised movie?By Jake Clark
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Christian nationalism, Respect for Marriage Act, and the Supreme Court: Join us on Respecting Religion
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Want to learn more about the Respect for Marriage Act, the Supreme Court arguments in the 303 Creative case, and congressional testimony that mentions Christian nationalism for the first time? Join Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman on the Respecting Religion podcast feed. Now is a great time to catch up – search for “Respecting Religion” on this same …
Jake talks about the "debrief" from Avengers, a grounded cooldown film. Could this grounded, character-driven movie have been a limited series?By Jake Clark
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S4, Ep. 09: Addressing Christian nationalism before Congress
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Why hasn’t Congress addressed the dangers of Christian nationalism before now? Amanda and Holly talk about a crucial hearing this week, which included testimony from Amanda on how Christian nationalism overlaps with and provides cover for white supremacy and racial subjugation. They look at the challenges facing Congress in addressing the rise in v…
Jake talks about the blockbuster event of a lifetime and the effect it had on the MCU. What are some flaws in the movie he calls "flawless?"By Jake Clark
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S4, Ep. 08: Hypotheticals, reeducation, and a preemptive claim: SCOTUS hears 303 Creative v. Elenis
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Amanda and Holly review this week’s Supreme Court arguments in 303 Creative v. Elenis, a free speech challenge to a Colorado law that prohibits discrimination in the commercial marketplace. They look at how this case came to be, how it relates to 2018’s Masterpiece Cakeshop case, and the difficulty in deciding weighty matters of free speech and non…
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Captain America: The First Avenger feat. Ricky Z
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Jake talks about the movie that finally brought the most important Marvel property to theaters. What's the most inspiring moment in a movie featuring cinema's most inspiring character?By Jake Clark
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S4, Ep. 07: Does the Respect for Marriage Act protect religious liberty?
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Can marriage equality and religious liberty co-exist? Amanda and Holly discuss the Respect for Marriage Act, including what led to this bill’s creation, the legislative wrangling to get it passed in an election year, and the bevy of amendments full of political posturing. They also discuss the important distinctions between marriage as a civil inst…
Jake talks about the movie that morphed the MCU from a sci-fi to an amazing fantasy. What ages poorly in a movie that didn't quite nail the MCU tone?By Jake Clark
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S4, Ep. 06: Evaluating Christian nationalism as a political strategy
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Where did we see religion and religious liberty have an impact during the midterm elections? Amanda and Holly break down election results in this podcast, including a look at how extremism fared at the ballot box. Plus, they review the implications of former president Donald Trump’s return as a candidate when it comes to Christian nationalism. SHOW…
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Jake talks about the second straight "eh" MCU movie and the action scenes that save it. Who stands out in a movie with a couple fun bad guys?By Jake Clark
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Jake talks the importance of Iron Man and the precedents the ballsy film set for the MCU. What ages the best in the movie that kicked off a franchise?By Jake Clark
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S4, Ep. 05: Christian nationalism and the midterm elections
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Christian nationalism’s influence continues to permeate so many facets of our world, particularly as we approach the midterm elections. Holly and Amanda look at the headline-grabbing ReAwaken America tour events happening across the country, including how Michael Flynn and others are exploiting Christian nationalism in those arenas for political ga…
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S4, Ep. 04: A religious freedom right to an abortion?
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Debates about access to abortion are often intertwined with religion, and the conversation is changing in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal constitutional right to an abortion. Amanda and Holly review some of the public and academic commentaries on the…
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S4, Ep.03: Lessons learned in 3 years of the Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign
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It’s been three years since the launch of the Christians Against Christian Nationalism initiative. In this episode, Amanda and Holly discuss what we’ve learned since convening that project and how the conversation is changing today. They share about accusations we’ve heard over the project’s lifetime, why we are seeing this topic in the media more …
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S4, Ep. 02: Justice Alito and religion at the Supreme Court: Previewing the new SCOTUS term
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What are Amanda and Holly watching in the new Supreme Court term? They preview 303 v. Elenis, a case involving a woman who says she doesn’t want to design wedding websites for same-sex couples, and compare it to the Masterpiece Cakeshop case, in which the Court avoided the main question. Amanda and Holly also discuss an order from the Court’s “shad…
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S4, Ep. 01: Still more to say: Review and updates on last term’s religious freedom cases from SCOTUS
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The Supreme Court opened its new term this week, and Amanda and Holly look at where its last decisions are leading us. They provide updates on high-profile decisions, including the praying coach in Washington state who hasn’t returned to work yet and the dilemmas facing religious schools in Maine. Amanda and Holly lament how this Court ignores the …
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S3, Ep. 21: Not solving a problem, but creating one: Dissecting the Kennedy v. Bremerton decision
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The Supreme Court is sowing more confusion with its Kennedy v. Bremerton decision, ruling for a public school official and abandoning long-standing Establishment Clause protections in ways that harm the religious freedom rights of students. In our season three finale – and our first episode in front of a live audience – Amanda and Holly discuss the…
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S3, Ep. 20: Forcing states to fund religion: Carson v. Makin decision
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Does the Constitution require our government to fund religion? In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court says, for the first time, that if a state has a program that includes funding for private schools it must also provide funding for religious schools. In this episode, Amanda and Holly examine the Carson v. Makin decision, which shows how the Supre…
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S3, Ep. 19: Gun culture and Christian nationalism in America
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The United States has a distinctive and increasingly destructive gun culture. In this episode, Amanda and Holly look at how embracing Christian nationalism correlates to opinions on gun control and why conversations about gun reform become more difficult when “God-given rights” are invoked and government-sponsored prayer is advanced as a policy sol…
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S3, Ep. 18: Christian nationalism and election season 2022
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It’s an election year, and we’re already seeing high-profile primaries and debates over the role religion plays in elections. In this episode, Amanda and Holly discuss constructive engagement for religious organizations in elections and voting, discussing terms that often get confused – such as “political” and “partisan” – and the important role of…
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S3, Ep. 17: Religious freedom and our Indigenous neighbors: Save Oak Flat
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Imagine your house of worship is facing destruction and your elected officials could stop it, but they were more concerned with how others view your sacred space. That’s the scenario facing the San Carlos Apache and other tribes in their fight to preserve their sacred land of Chí’chil Biłdagoteel, loosely translated in English as “Oak Flat.” In thi…
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For new podcast episodes featuring BJC’s Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman, subscribe to the “Respecting Religion” podcast feed. It is available on this same podcasting provider. There, you’ll find their latest conversations on faith freedom for all, including their reactions to Supreme Court arguments and decisions impacting religious liberty. Subscr…
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S3, Ep. 16: SCOTUS decision roundup: Shurtleff v. Boston, Ramirez v. Collier, and the leaked Dobbs draft
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It’s been quite the week for the Supreme Court, releasing a decision in a case we were watching and responding to the unprecedented leak of a draft opinion in a case that captured the attention of the entire country. In this episode, Holly and Amanda break down Monday’s ruling in Shurtleff v. Boston – about a city flying a Christian flag – and the …
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S3, Ep. 15: The coach is the loudspeaker and the field is his classroom: Recapping the arguments in Kennedy v. Bremerton
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This week, the Supreme Court discussed a coach-led prayer practice on the football field, hearing two very different versions of the facts. Amanda and Holly review Monday’s oral arguments in Kennedy v. Bremerton in this podcast, sharing their four takeaways and playing key courtroom exchanges. From the fights over the facts to conflating the rights…
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S3, Ep. 14: #NoPrayToPlay: Previewing the Kennedy v. Bremerton case
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A public high school football coach is claiming a right to pray with students on the 50-yard-line immediately after the game while still on duty. What’s the best way to protect religious freedom for everyone in this situation? Amanda and Holly talk about the Supreme Court case of Kennedy v. Bremerton, what’s at stake, and how various groups are por…
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S3, Ep. 13: Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings: The historic, the outrageous and the awkward
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The expected and the unexpected came up during Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings to be a Supreme Court justice. Amanda and Holly review key exchanges, including questions about her personal religious belief and religious liberty. Plus, they review the jaw-dropping news about texts from Virginia Thomas – wife of Supreme Court Justi…
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S3, Ep. 12: Christian nationalism and January 6
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Christian nationalism is one of the great threats to religious freedom in America, and there’s a new, comprehensive report on the role it played in the January 6 insurrection. Amanda and Holly take a look at what the report tells us, BJC’s experience working with Freedom From Religion Foundation on this expansive project, and the reactions we conti…
How do we tell a more inclusive and more critical narrative of religious liberty? How do we recognize and spotlight those who have been left out of the conversation, whether intentionally or not? This week, Amanda and Holly talk about the concept of religious freedom for all, exploring the intersections of race and religious freedom. From the racia…
The Supreme Court’s docket is deep with cases impacting religious freedom, and we learned this week that Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire. What does it all mean? Amanda and Holly take a look at what’s facing the Court, including recent oral arguments in the Christian flag case that deserve our attention and a new case about a coach’s prayer p…
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S3, Ep. 09: Reviewing the Biden administration’s first year in religious liberty
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It’s been one year since President Joe Biden took office. What have we seen from his administration in regards to religious liberty? From executive actions to court cases to appointments, Amanda and Holly take a look at this administration’s actions that impact faith freedom for all. In segment three, they talk about how President Biden has continu…
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S3, Ep. 09: Reviewing the Biden administration’s first year in religious liberty
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It’s been one year since President Joe Biden took office. What have we seen from his administration in regards to religious liberty? From executive actions to court cases to appointments, Amanda and Holly take a look at this administration’s actions that impact faith freedom for all. In segment three, they talk about how President Biden has continu…