The Liberty & Slavery Podcast

Documentary creators A. Troy Thomas and Christopher Marshall sit down to recount their reflections on the making of the “Liberty & Slavery” documentary.  Along the way, they discuss their most fascinating interviews, favorite locations and most surprising discoveries.

Thomas Kidd discusses America's Founding Era including its Biblical views, the US Constitution's ratification and chattel slavery. 

Kidd is a Research Professor of Church History at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri.

Thomas Kidd discusses America's Founding Era including its Biblical views, the US Constitution's ratification and chattel slavery. 

Kidd is a Research Professor of Church History at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri.

Pastor Leonce Crump discusses the intersection of race and religion with director A. Troy Thomas in this episode.

Leonce is the Lead Pastor and co-founder of Renovation Church in Atlanta, GA. He is also the author of “Renovate: Changing Who You Are By Loving Where You Are."

Pastor Tolivar Wills discusses race, religion and slavery with director A. Troy Thomas. Tolivar is the Senior Pastor at Ponce Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA, and a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Archaeologist Matt Reeves sits down with A. Troy Thomas to discuss archaeology and restoration at James Madison’s Montpelier. Matt is the Director of Archaeology and Landscape Restoration at the Montpelier Foundation.

Travis Ricketts sits down with A. Troy Thomas to discuss early American history, including the Puritans and the Pilgrims. Travis is a Professor of Politics, Government & History at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee.

Pastor Harry Reeder sits down with A. Troy Thomas to discuss the influence of Christianity on the Founding Fathers and Early America. Dr. Harry Reeder was the Senior Pastor at Briarwood Presbyterian Church from 1999-2023.

Historian Alisha M. Cromwell sits down with Director A. Troy Thomas to discuss the role of women in Atlantic slavery.

Alisha is an assistant professor of history at Coastal Carolina University with interests in research of the 19th century Atlantic World.

Nicholas Wood joins Director A. Troy Thomas to discuss James Monroe and other Founding Fathers. 

Nic Wood is an assistant professor of Early American History at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama.