Through a thematic and broadly chronological approach, WOLSEY (Routledge, 2020) offers a fascinating insight into the life and legacy of a man who was responsible for building Henry VIII’s reputation as England’s most impressive king. 

The book reviews Thomas Wolsey’s record as the realm’s leading Churchman, Lord Chancellor and political patron and thereby demonstrates how and why Wolsey became central to Henry’s government for 20 years. By analysing Wolsey’s role in key events such as the Field of Cloth of Gold, the study highlights how significant Wolsey was in directing and conducting England’s foreign relations as the king’s most trusted advisor. Based on up-to-date research, Richardson not only newly appraises the circumstances of Wolsey’s fall but also challenges accusations of treason made against him. This study provides a new appreciation of Wolsey’s importance as a cultural and artistic patron, as well as a royal administrator and politician; roles which helped to bring both Henry VIII and England to the forefront of foreign relations in the early-sixteenth century. 

Presenting Wolsey in his contemporary and historiographical contexts more fully than any currently available study, Wolsey is perfect for students of Tudor England.

Author: Glenn Richardson is a Professor of Early Modern History at St. Mary’s University, Twickenham, London. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and is an Honorary Fellow of the Historical Association.

Dr. Kristen Vitale Engel, Assoc. FRHistS, Department of History at Southern New Hampshire University, Global, Editor-in-Chief of "The Court Observer" for The Society for Court Studies, Submissions Editor for the Royal Studies Journal and International Ambassador for HistoryLab+ in partnership with the Institute of Historical Research.

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Until now, the standard narrative of American religious history has begun with English settlers in Jamestown or Plymouth and remained predominantly Protestant and Atlantic. Driven by his strong sense of the historical and moral shortcomings of the usual story, Thomas A. Tweed offers a very different narrative in this ambitious new history. He begins the story much earlier—11,000 years ago—at a rock shelter in present-day Texas and follows Indigenous Peoples, African Americans, transnational migrants, and people of many faiths as they transform the landscape and confront the big lifeway transitions, from foraging to farming and from factories to fiber optics.

Setting aside the familiar narrative themes, Dr. Tweed highlights sustainability, showing how religion both promoted and inhibited individual, communal, and environmental flourishing during three sustainability crises: the medieval Cornfield Crisis, which destabilized Indigenous ceremonial centers; the Colonial Crisis, which began with the displacement of Indigenous Peoples and the enslavement of Africans; and the Industrial Crisis, which brought social inequity and environmental degradation. The unresolved Colonial and Industrial Crises continue to haunt the nation, Dr. Tweed suggests, but he recovers historical sources of hope as he retells the rich story of America’s religious past.

Our guest is: Dr. Thomas A. Tweed, who is professor emeritus of American Studies and history at the University of Notre Dame. A past president of the American Academy of Religion, he is the editor of Retelling U.S. Religious History and the author numerous books including Religion: A Very Short Introduction, and Religion in the Lands That Became America.

Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who holds a PhD in American history. She works as a grad student and dissertation coach, and is a developmental editor for scholars in the humanities and social sciences. She is the producer of the Academic Life podcast and the author of the Academic Life newsletter, found at christinagessler.substack.com

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What if the most powerful tool for cultural change isn’t just in Washington—but in your hands?

In this high-impact episode, Kristen and Kurt Luidhardt sit down with Troy Miller, President & CEO of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), to explore how Christian communicators—from business owners to podcasters to everyday believers—are shaping media, defending free speech, and fueling a values-driven economy. From confronting IRS overreach to leading a record-breaking NRB convention, Troy reveals what’s really at stake—and what you can do about it.
Whether you're a business owner, pastor, parent, or podcaster, your voice matters more than ever—and every values-driven leader is called to speak truth in a culture desperate for it.

Key Takeaways from the Episode

- Use Your Platform—Big or Small: Whether you're a CEO or a content creator, you have influence. Troy challenges every Christian to see themselves as a communicator called to share truth—online, at work, and in the public square.

- Know the Market You Serve: There are 76.5 million faith-aligned consumers spending in line with their values. Learn how aligning your business with those values isn't just right—it's smart strategy in a $5 trillion market.

- Fight for Freedom—Before You Lose It: Hear how NRB is pushing back against the Johnson Amendment and FCC’s DEI mandates, defending religious expression in media—and why your support of organizations like NRB is vital.

- Media Matters—So Get in the Game: From The Chosen to gamer-led Bible studies, faith-based content is exploding. Now’s the time to engage, create, and support Christian storytelling that reaches hearts across generations.

- Equip and Protect the Next Generation: Kristen shares how parents and professionals alike must be intentional about digital content. NRB provides powerful tools to guide, inspire, and safeguard our kids in a noisy culture.

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We welcome Tyler Grey to FTC today. 

Now a leading voice in veteran mental health, he developed LTSD theory—a groundbreaking framework on chaos addiction and how trauma rewires the brain—giving veterans a powerful new way to understand post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Check out https://tyleragrey.com/about/

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