John Wilsey
Historian and public theologian who writes on Christian engagement with public life and political theology; contributes reflections on Augustine's influence for contemporary conservatism and religious freedom.
Top 3 podcasts with John Wilsey
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Mar 30, 2026 • 1h 36min
Christian Nationalism | The Kenwood Institute Podcast Episode 8
Richard Nelson, head of the Commonwealth Policy Center, describes practical state-level political engagement for Christian-minded citizens. John Wilsey, historian and author, provides scholarly context on church–state history and constitutional limits. They debate definitions of Christian nationalism, risks of state-driven religion, assimilation and immigration, and whether renewal should be cultural or top-down.
Mar 25, 2026 • 51min
How Augustine Shapes Christian Scholarship and Public Life with John Wilsey and Stephen Presley
John Wilsey, historian and public theologian, reflects on Augustine’s role in political theology and religious freedom. Stephen Presley, scholar of early Christian thought, connects Augustine to biblical interpretation and the patristic tradition. They discuss Augustine’s shaping of scholarship, the tension between metaphysics and politics, readings of City of God, and how Scripture anchors premodern thought.
Dec 22, 2025 • 58min
Religious Freedom with John Wilsey
In this engaging discussion, John Wilsey, a Professor of Church History and Philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and author of Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer, explores the intricate relationship between conservatism and religious liberty. He delves into Tocqueville's concepts of the 'spirit of religion' and 'spirit of liberty,' positing that conservatives are well-suited to uphold America's religious freedoms. Wilsey also emphasizes the importance of tradition, the defined boundaries of freedom, and the role of Christianity in shaping moral limits.
