America’s founders crafted a bold and countercultural vision of religious freedom. In this conversation, NAE President Walter Kim and religious freedom expert Tim Schultz explore why those ideas were so revolutionary then — and what they demand of us now as we approach the  250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. 

Tim Schultz has helped shape more than 20 state religious freedom laws and is a trusted bipartisan advisor in Washington, D.C. He offers practical guidance for strengthening civic virtue, promoting healthy pluralism, and safeguarding the future of religious freedom in America. 

You’ll also hear Walter and Tim discuss: 

• How Christians throughout history have defended freedom for others; 
• How Scripture — from Eden to the prodigal son — forms a vision of non–coercive faith; 
• Why parental rights, gender policy debates and civic virtue are reshaping the religious freedom landscape; and 
• What ordinary believers can do to strengthen religious freedom and civic life. 

This conversation encourages believers to step into this moment with humility, courage and neighbor–love— championing a religious freedom that reflects the heart of God. 

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Resources 

• Full conversation with Tim Schultz on YouTube
• For further study, see Genesis 2–3, Matthew 19:16–22, Luke 15:11–32, Romans 1:24–28, Philemon
• 1st Amendment Partnership 
• Protecting Religious Freedom and Liberty of Conscience, section of NAE’s “For the Health of the Nation” 
• For the Health of the Nation, RightNow Media + NAE small group curriculum 
• Christianity and the Making of Early America, NAE podcast with Dr. Mark Noll 

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