Religious liberty is not a political stance but a founding principle essential to a free and flourishing society. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Todd Williams, president of Cairn University, explores why defending religious freedom matters not only for Christian institutions but for the good of all. Drawing from his testimony before the U.S. Religious Liberty Commission, Dr. Williams offers wisdom for leaders seeking to preserve conviction, uphold truth, and prepare the next generation to live faithfully in a changing world.
🎧 Tune In to Discover
âś…Why religious liberty is foundational to a free society
âś…How removing faith from culture weakens justice and virtue
âś…What Christian educators can do to protect institutional autonomy
âś…The dangers of open enrollment and mission drift in Christian colleges
✅Three practical ways to strengthen your institution’s religious identity
🎙️ Inside the Episode
02:02 - Why religious liberty is a founding principle, not a policy issue
06:13 - How freedom of faith sustains a just and virtuous society
08:02 - What history teaches when religion is removed from culture
14:56 - Todd’s experience testifying before the Religious Liberty Commission
22:12 - Why worldview and theology can never be separated from education
26:44 - Three ways Christian colleges unknowingly weaken their own liberty
34:28 - A practical first step for every Christian leader
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