John D. Wilsey
Professor of church history and philosophy and chair of the Department of Church History and Historical Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; author of works on religious freedom and American civil religion and a senior fellow at the Center for Religion, Culture and Democracy.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 1h 36min
The Religious Freedom Interview
John D. Wilsey, professor of church history and author focused on religious freedom and American civil religion. He discusses why Christians should study history, how America balanced religion and liberty, the First Amendment’s roots, colonial pluralism, dangers to religious liberty from both left and right, and the need for cultural renewal and conservative stewardship across generations.
Oct 9, 2023 • 40min
2.45 John D. Wilsey • Reading • "The Many Lives of American Christian Nationalism"
Explore the evolution of American Christian nationalism from colonial puritanism to modern day, tracing its roots and analyzing its complexity. Dive into Lincoln's vision of democracy, Woodrow Wilson's belief in America's divine mission, and the impact of Magisterial Christian nationalism on constitutional frameworks.
