Harmonia shares the story of Roger Williams, the exiled minister who refused to let faith become a tool for political power and paid the price for his convictions. In the frozen wilderness of colonial New England, Williams planted the radical idea of religious liberty-not as tolerance from the strong, but as a birthright for all. His courage created a haven for dissenters and laid the groundwork for true freedom of conscience. This episode explores why that principle matters more than ever today, and invites listeners to consider what it means to keep faith larger than any party, group, or creed. Next time: the hidden legacy of Rabbi Regina Jonas.

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