Christianity has a rich and diverse history in the United States. With so many different traditions and nationalities serving as the foundation of the early church, historians are constantly uncovering new and exciting facts about Christianity's influence on the nation's cultural, social, and political development. 

What have these discoveries revealed about the modern American religious landscape? Dr. Elesha J. Coffman joins us to explore the factors contributing to the complex tapestry of faith we see today…

Dr. Coffman is a Professor of History at Baylor University and an author of religion and media in American culture. In this conversation, we discuss her latest publication, Turning Points in American Church History: How Pivotal Events Shaped a Nation and a Faith, which outlines the evolution of American Christianity from the colonial period to the present.

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• Dr. Coffman’s unique background in Christian history.
• What the first churches in the U.S. were like.
• Why and how Christians started new congregations in America.
• The ways that immigrants are linked to different religions. 

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