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The London LyceumCollegiality in Academia with John Wilsey and Stephen PresleyIn this episode, Jordan and Hunter talk with John and Stephen about the importance of friendship and collegiality in academia, particularly for early-career professionals. They share personal experiences and insights on navigating the challenges of academic life, the significance of providence, and the necessity of building relationships. The conversation also touches on evaluating job opportunities, the role of patience in academic growth, and the importance of engaging with scholarly work responsibly. Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Themes of Curiosity01:44 Friendship and Collegiality in Academia04:42...2025-07-2345 min
Kenwood Baptist Church at Victory MemorialJohn Wilsey - A Theology of Light (Genesis 1:3-4)Title: A Theology of LightPreacher: John WilseyPassage: Genesis 1:3-42025-06-3045 minKenwood Baptist ChurchJohn Wilsey - A Theology of Light (Genesis 1:3-4)Title: A Theology of LightPreacher: John WilseyPassage: Genesis 1:3-42025-06-3045 min
The London LyceumCivilizational Work with John Wilsey and Stephen O. PresleyIn this episode Jordan talks with John Wilsey and Stephen Presley about civilizational work, the concept of citizenship, and the intersection of faith and civic duty. They explore the importance of family and community in shaping citizenship, the role of the church as a family, and the impact of technology on community engagement. The conversation also touches on American exceptionalism and its relationship with Christian principles, as well as historical perspectives on citizenship.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast02:44 The Importance of Civilizational Work05:34 Understanding Citizenship in...2025-06-1150 min
Chats Under the Sun124: Christian Nationalism, Religious Freedom, and Becoming a Professor at Southern with John D. WilseyDr. John D. Wilsey is a Professor of Church History and Philosophy at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. After several years of talking politics in the halls or the gym, I asked if he would come on the podcast and share some wisdom. He agreed, and we had a really good chat. Purchase Dr. Wilsey's latest book, Religious Freedom here: https://a.co/d/3ZXDpPeFind me on Instagram @itsthevalkIf this podcast has ever been impactful for you, I’d be thrilled if yo...2025-06-021h 08
Theology Mom || All The ThingsChurch History Smashes Cultural Lies and Fortifies Your Faith | 5/24/25 | #208Uncover how church history obliterates today’s woke lies in this powerful interview with church historian, Dr. John Wilsey. We explore why Christians must care about church history to strengthen their biblical worldview and spot deception. From the Nicene Creed to ancient councils, learn how historical truths expose modern heresies masquerading as "new ideas." We dive into how the early church fought false teachings, the courage of martyrs, and lessons for resisting cultural compromise today. Discover practical ways to use church history for discipleship and protect your faith from emotional or popular arguments.
Make sure to visit centerforbiblicalunity.com to do...2025-05-241h 19
All The ThingsChurch History Smashes Cultural Lies and Fortifies Your Faith | 5/24/25 | #208Uncover how church history obliterates today’s woke lies in this powerful interview with church historian, Dr. John Wilsey. We explore why Christians must care about church history to strengthen their biblical worldview and spot deception. From the Nicene Creed to ancient councils, learn how historical truths expose modern heresies masquerading as "new ideas." We dive into how the early church fought false teachings, the courage of martyrs, and lessons for resisting cultural compromise today. Discover practical ways to use church history for discipleship and protect your faith from emotional or popular arguments.
Make sure to visit centerforbiblicalunity.com to do...2025-05-241h 19
The London LyceumReligious Freedom with John WilseyIn this episode, Jordan and Hunter engage with Dr. John Wilsey about his new book on religious freedom. They explore the historical context of religious freedom in America, the relationship between conservatism and religious liberty, and the balance between order and liberty in society. The conversation also delves into the complexities of nationalism, the challenges facing conservatism today, and the importance of maintaining optimism in the face of cultural challenges.Resources:1) Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer, John WilseyTo learn more about Professor Lending, visit their website h...2025-05-2145 min
The UpWords PodcastReligious Freedom: A Conservative Primer | John D. WilseyIn this episode of the UpWords Podcast, Dan Hummel interviews John Wilsey, a professor and author, about his book, Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer. They explore the broader themes of conservatism, emphasizing its historical roots, the importance of tradition, and the concept of aspirational conservatism. The conversation delves into key figures in conservative thought, the role of the conservative imagination, and the significance of religious freedom in contemporary society.John D. Wilsey is professor of church history and chair of the Department of Church History and Historical Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. H...2025-05-1254 min
McConnell Center PodcastWhy You Should Read The Roman Way with Dr. John WilseyJoin the #McConnellCenter for a discussion regarding the importance of the Edith Hamilton's book The Roman Way, led by Dr. John Wilsey. Dr. John Wilsey is Professor of Church History and Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Church History and Historical Theology at Southern Seminary and Boyce College. Dr. Wilsey’s primary areas of teaching are in modern church history, history of Western thought, and American history. He supervises PhD dissertations in the areas of American church history and history of philosophy. We all know we need to read more and there are lite...2025-05-0618 minMcConnell Center PodcastWhy You Should Read The Greek Way with Dr. John WilseyJoin the #McConnellCenter for a discussion regarding the importance of the Edith Hamilton's book The Greek Way, led by Dr. John Wilsey. Dr. John Wilsey is Professor of Church History and Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Church History and Historical Theology at Southern Seminary and Boyce College. Dr. Wilsey’s primary areas of teaching are in modern church history, history of Western thought, and American history. He supervises PhD dissertations in the areas of American church history and history of philosophy. We all know we need to read more and there are l...2025-04-2913 min
The Reading Wheel ReviewEp. 15 | Interview with John D. Wilsey | Religious Freedom: A Conservative PrimerIn this month’s episode of the Reading Wheel Review, Dr. John D. Wilsey, a senior fellow at the CRCD and professor at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, sits down with the CRCD’s director of research Dr. Jordan Ballor to discuss some of the key features of his recent book, Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer. Conservatism is a contested perspective these days, and one that is often contrasted with liberalism. But as we will learn throughout the course of this discussion, understanding the right relationship between order and liberty is essential to defending a truly principled conservatism and religi...2025-04-2445 min
The Commonwealth MattersFaith and Freedom: Is Christianity at Odds with American Liberty? w/ Dr. John WilseyWhat’s the role of religion in American society? Is Christianity antithetical to America’s idea of liberty? And what does it mean to be an American? On this week’s edition of The Commonwealth Matters, we’re gonna tackle these questions with Dr. John Wilsey, Professor of Church History and Philosophy at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Wilsey has recently written the book Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer.If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org.Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicyFollow us on X: @CPC4KentuckyFollow us on YouT...2025-04-0929 min
The SowerEPISODE 34 - John Wilsey, Religious Freedom, and ConservatismJosh Bowman talks with John D. Wilsey about his new book Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 2025) https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802881908/religious-freedom/, which will be released April 24, 2025.
John is Professor of Church History and Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Church History and Historical Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. For a lengthier bio, visit: https://www.sbts.edu/faculty/john-d-wilsey/
We discuss Wilsey’s concept of “aspirational conservatism,” along with questions of religion and politics, nationality, the black conservative tradition, Russell Kirk, Peter Viereck and more.
To learn m...2025-03-2342 min
New Books in American PoliticsReligious Freedom: A Conversation on the Conservative Tradition with John D. WilseyIn this conversation, we sit down with John D. Wilsey, Professor of Church History and Philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Senior Fellow at the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy, to tackle the urgent and often contentious topic of religious freedom in America. Drawing from his forthcoming book, Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer (William B. Eerdmans, 2025), Wilsey examines how conservatives have historically understood religious freedom, how those views have evolved, and why the gap between past and present perspectives matters in today’s culture, and how it is the bedrock of American Government.Wilsey addr...2025-02-2644 min
New Books in ReligionReligious Freedom: A Conversation on the Conservative Tradition with John D. WilseyIn this conversation, we sit down with John D. Wilsey, Professor of Church History and Philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Senior Fellow at the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy, to tackle the urgent and often contentious topic of religious freedom in America. Drawing from his forthcoming book, Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer (William B. Eerdmans, 2025), Wilsey examines how conservatives have historically understood religious freedom, how those views have evolved, and why the gap between past and present perspectives matters in today’s culture, and how it is the bedrock of American Government.Wilsey addr...2025-02-2645 min
New Books in American StudiesReligious Freedom: A Conversation on the Conservative Tradition with John D. WilseyIn this conversation, we sit down with John D. Wilsey, Professor of Church History and Philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Senior Fellow at the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy, to tackle the urgent and often contentious topic of religious freedom in America. Drawing from his forthcoming book, Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer (William B. Eerdmans, 2025), Wilsey examines how conservatives have historically understood religious freedom, how those views have evolved, and why the gap between past and present perspectives matters in today’s culture, and how it is the bedrock of American Government.Wilsey addr...2025-02-2645 min
Madison's NotesS4E27 Religious Freedom: A Conversation on the Conservative Tradition with John D. WilseyIn this conversation, we sit down with John D. Wilsey, Professor of Church History and Philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Senior Fellow at the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy, to tackle the urgent and often contentious topic of religious freedom in America. Drawing from his forthcoming book, Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer (William B. Eerdmans, 2025), Wilsey examines how conservatives have historically understood religious freedom, how those views have evolved, and why the gap between past and present perspectives matters in today’s culture, and how it is the bedrock of American Government.Wilsey addr...2025-02-2644 min
New Books in Christian StudiesReligious Freedom: A Conversation on the Conservative Tradition with John D. WilseyIn this conversation, we sit down with John D. Wilsey, Professor of Church History and Philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Senior Fellow at the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy, to tackle the urgent and often contentious topic of religious freedom in America. Drawing from his forthcoming book, Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer (William B. Eerdmans, 2025), Wilsey examines how conservatives have historically understood religious freedom, how those views have evolved, and why the gap between past and present perspectives matters in today’s culture, and how it is the bedrock of American Government.Wilsey addr...2025-02-2645 min
New Books in Intellectual HistoryReligious Freedom: A Conversation on the Conservative Tradition with John D. WilseyIn this conversation, we sit down with John D. Wilsey, Professor of Church History and Philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Senior Fellow at the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy, to tackle the urgent and often contentious topic of religious freedom in America. Drawing from his forthcoming book, Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer (William B. Eerdmans, 2025), Wilsey examines how conservatives have historically understood religious freedom, how those views have evolved, and why the gap between past and present perspectives matters in today’s culture, and how it is the bedrock of American Government.Wilsey addr...2025-02-2644 min
New Books in LawReligious Freedom: A Conversation on the Conservative Tradition with John D. WilseyIn this conversation, we sit down with John D. Wilsey, Professor of Church History and Philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Senior Fellow at the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy, to tackle the urgent and often contentious topic of religious freedom in America. Drawing from his forthcoming book, Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer (William B. Eerdmans, 2025), Wilsey examines how conservatives have historically understood religious freedom, how those views have evolved, and why the gap between past and present perspectives matters in today’s culture, and how it is the bedrock of American Government.Wilsey addr...2025-02-2645 min
OutstandingEp. 172: America's Identity Crisis: Faith, History, and Immigration with John WilseyDr. John Wilsey, professor of church history and philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins Joseph Backholm to give an analysis of America right now compared to its history. Together they dive into the concept of “Christian Nationalism”, the root of the term, and what it truly means. They also discuss the controversial topic of immigration, answering the question, “Is it selfish and unbiblical to want to put America first?”2025-01-3145 min
The Law & Liberty PodcastA Voice in the Modern Wilderness Anyone could be forgiven for not knowing much about Peter Viereck. The eccentric historian and poet was one of the first mid-century thinkers to robustly embrace the "conservative" label, but he fell out of favor with movement conservatives and has been largely forgotten. John Wilsey thinks that's a mistake. He joins Law & Liberty's editor, John Grove, to talk about Viereck and his unique conservative manner of approaching the challenges of modern life. Related Links John Wilsey, "Peter Viereck's Unadjusted Conservatism," Law & Liberty Peter Viereck, Conservatism: From John Adams...2025-01-0751 min
The American Reformer PodcastCold Warrior Nationalism (ft. John Wilsey)John Wilsey, professor of church history at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, discusses his biography of John Foster Dulles with Josh and Timon.
#JohnWilsey #ChurchHistory #SBTS #Christianity #Government #Politics #Dulles #JohnFosterDulles #History #Biography #ColdWar
Dr. John Wilsey is Professor of Church History and Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Church History and Historical Theology. He also serves as Book Review Editor of The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology. Prior to coming to Southern, Wilsey taught elementary, middle, and high school students in history and Bible for eleven years in North Carolina and Virginia. He also has served Southern Baptist chu...2024-11-2755 min
Ashland Community ChurchEquipped Conversation: American Exceptionalism & Patriotism with Dr. John Wilsey (Includes Q&A)Join us for a conversation with Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Professor Dr. John Wilsey about ‘American Exceptionalism and Patriotism’. This conversation was be about how Christians can maintain both an unquestioning allegiance to Christ and a robust love of their nation. It was a delightful time of teaching and an interactive question and answer session.2024-10-171h 18
The Kenwood Institute PodcastChristianity & Politics: What Is Conservatism? An Imaginative Approach (John Wilsey)This episode features audio from a talk by John Wilsey during a seminar on Christianity & Politics hosted by the Kenwood Institute on October 6th.
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United? We PrayPolitical Myth: Christian NationalismDr. Paul D. Miller is a professor at Georgetown University's school of foreign service. He is a veteran, patriot, and author of The Religion of American Greatness: What's Wrong with Christian Nationalism (IVP: 2022). Dr. Miller joins Austin today to talk about Christian Nationalism - what it is, isn't, and what it gets wrong about both the church and the state. Many of us have loved ones who hold these views, and it is important for us to understand them in order to love them well. Dr. Miller is careful and fair in how he engages, and we hope this...2024-09-1133 minThe Kenwood Institute PodcastChristian Nationalism in Historical Perspective | John WilseyThis episode features audio from an event on Christian Nationalism hosted by the Kenwood Institute and the Commonwealth Policy Center, which featured lectures from John Wilsey, Andrew Walker, and Colin Smothers.
In this lecture, John Wilsey, professor of history and Christian apologetics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Kenwood elder, address the topic of Christian Nationalism from a historical perspective.
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United? We PrayAmerican Exceptionalism with John WilseyAustin is joined today by Dr. John D. Wilsey, author of American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion: Reassessing the History of an Idea (IVP, 2015). Dr. Wilsey has much to teach us about history and how Americans have thought about themselves and their place in the world. While American Exceptionalism has sometimes referred to an imperialist mindset, Dr. Wilsey encourages us to lean into the legacy of people like Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, and Dr. King who called us to live up to the ideals expressed in our nation's founding documents. We hope this episode encourages you toward greater love of...2024-08-0730 minKenwood Baptist Church at Victory MemorialJohn Wilsey — Choose the Good Part (Luke 10:38-42)Title: Choose the Good Part
Preacher: John Wilsey
Passage: Luke 10:38-422024-06-0346 minKenwood Baptist ChurchJohn Wilsey — Choose the Good Part (Luke 10:38-42)Title: Choose the Good Part
Preacher: John Wilsey
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Adopted Believers PodcastIntro to Isaiah Feat. Dr. John Wilsey | Classic EpisodesTo get us ready for out study of Isaiah, Dr. John Wilsey, Associate Professor of Church History and Philosophy at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins the show!2024-05-2711 min
The Optimistic CurmudgeonJohn Wilsey: Religious Liberty and Conservatism in the Negative World (6x7)John Wilsey discusses the nature of religious conservatism, its place in the American tradition, and why conservatives are the best disposed group in America today to defend everyone's religious liberty. He explains the nature of patriotism, defending the idea of being American, and roots his arguments in Burkean conservatism. With callbacks to episode 5x5 featuring Ben Cnreshaw, Dr. Wilsey explains his take on Christian Nationalism. What does Wilsey think about Stephen Wolfe's Case for Christian Nationalism? Listen and find out!
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Vital Remnants6.16 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | A Fortnight in the WildernessVital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary's co-host, Dr. John Wilsey is joined by author Amy H. Sturgis, faculty member at Signum University with a Ph.D. in Intellectual History who specializes in Gothic and Indigenous America Studies. Together they explore Tocqueville's stand-alone work, A Fortnight in the Wilderness. ...2024-05-0757 min
The SowerEPISODE 18 - Ennis Montana, with John WilseyA look at Ennis, a town in southwest Montana, with John Wilsey. Dr. Wilsey teaches church history at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and is a research fellow at the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy, an initiative of First Liberty Institute.
0:00 Introduction to Ennis
4:20 Nostalgia
9:38 Poverty
17:20 Ways of Life
21:50 Going Back
28:42 Passing Places to Our Children
One in an occasional series on place, hosted by Christopher Anadale.
To support the Ciceronian Society, learn more about our activities, or join...2024-05-0333 minVital Remnants6.15 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Equality and Free InstitutionsVital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary's co-host, Dr. John Wilsey is joined by Dr. Sara Henary from Missouri State University to explore the final sections of Tocqueville’s work. "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th centu...2024-04-2247 minVital Remnants6.14 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Honor, Patriotism & PugnacityVital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary's co-host, Dr. John Wilsey, explores the themes of honor, patriotism & pugnacity within Tocqueville’s work while examining the ways in which America has changed since the 19th Century and the many ways in which things have stayed consistent. "Tocqueville's America - and Ou...2024-04-0459 min
The Conference on Faith and History PodcastMarch 2024 Book Talk | Cultural Christians in the Early Church by Nadya WilliamCultural Christians in the Early Church, which aims to be both historical and practical, argues that cultural Christians were the rule, rather than the exception, in the early church. Using different categories of sins as its organizing principle, the book considers the challenge of culture to the earliest converts to Christianity, as they struggled to live on mission in the Greco-Roman cultural milieu of the Roman Empire. These believers blurred and pushed the boundaries of what it meant to be a saint or sinner from the first to the fifth centuries CE, and their stories provide the opportunity to...2024-04-0256 minVital Remnants6.13 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Family and the Role of WomenVital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary's co-host, Dr. John Wilsey, welcomes McConnell Scholar Kathleen Price to join him for a discussion exploring how Tocqueville observed the roles of women inside and apart from the function of family in 19th century America. "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the...2024-04-0254 min
Sermons - Christ Church West ChesterResurrection Requires Waiting - Stand Alone SermonsSermon from Dr. John Wilsey on March 17, 20242024-03-1744 minSermons - Christ Church West ChesterTo Think Christianly, Think Virtuously - Sunday Night TheologySermon from Dr. John Wilsey on March 17, 20242024-03-171h 26Vital Remnants6.11 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Spiritualism and WorkVital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary's co-host, Dr. John Wilsey, welcomes Trey Dimsdale, the Executive Director of the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy, to join him for a discussion exploring how Tocqueville felt towards the ideas of spiritualism and work in America. "Tocqueville's America - and Ours"...2024-02-2842 minVital Remnants6.10 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Associations and Self InterestVital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary's co-host, Dr. John Wilsey, welcomes McConnell Scholar Riley Maddox to join him for a discussion exploring how Tocqueville felt towards the ideas of association and self-interest in America. "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on stu...2024-02-2146 minVital Remnants6.9 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Is There an American Mind?Vital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary's co-host, Dr. John Wilsey, explores the theme of what Tocqueville believed defined a mindset as specifically "American." "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." L...2024-02-1248 minVital Remnants6.7 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | Religion and RaceVital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your hosts - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg and Dr. John Wilsey - as they lead an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Dr. John Wilsey explores the theme of "religion and race." "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a cla...2023-12-111h 07
The Nuts and Bolts of WritingEP 230: Book Review: “American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion” by John D. WilseyToday, host Fortunus Games reviews John D. Wilsey’s “American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion: Reassessing the History of an Idea.” Find out why she gave this book 5/5 stars and why she found it a useful resource for understanding Christian Nationalism and other current political trends in the U.S.
You can get this book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/American-Exceptionalism-Civil-Religion-Wilsey/dp/083084094X
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Christ Over All2.63 Andy Naselli, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • "Twelve Reflections on Twelve Interviews on Christian Nationalism"Andy Naselli recently provided an analysis of the numerous interviews Christ Over All conducted last month. Here, he is joined by David Schrock and Stephen Wellum to discuss those reflections.
Timestamps
Introduction - 00:28
Range of Approaches to Church and State - 3:54
Articulating a Methodology of Constructing a Political Theology - 05:21
Reflection 1 - 08:24
The Church’s Mission & Doug Wilson – 10:08
Reflection 2 - 11:44
What About Those who Might Be Inbetween Views 4 & 5? - 14:05
How Are Views Altered By Current Events? - 18:48
Reflection 3 - 22:23
Reflection 4 - 23:43
Reflection 5 – 25:00
Using ‘Christian’ as an Adjective – 29:57
Reflection 6 - 34:57
Reflection 7 - 36:03
Starting with Creation Order Rather than the Dec...2023-12-041h 07Vital Remnants6.5 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | The Press Vital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary welcomes John Wilsey, PhD, to discuss the theme of "the press." "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a classic conside...2023-10-311h 01Vital Remnants6.4 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | The JudiciaryVital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary welcomes John Wilsey, PhD, to discuss Chapter 6 and the theme of "judicial power." "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a clas...2023-10-241h 14Christ Over All2.48 John Wilsey, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • "The Many Lives of American Christian Nationalism"Listen in as John Wilsey joins David Schrock and Stephen Wellum to talk about his longform article on Christian Nationalism.2023-10-161h 10Vital Remnants6.3 Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America | TownshipsVital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary welcomes John Wilsey, PhD, to discuss Chapter 5 and the theme of "townships." "Tocqueville's America - and Ours" is the McConnell Center's 2023-2024 programming, focused on studying Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th century work, "Democracy in America." Long considered a classi...2023-10-061h 01Vital Remnants6.1 Alexis de Tocqueville in Space and TimeVital Remnants, a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, walks you through great texts in human history. This season, join your host - the Center’s Director, Dr. Gary L. Gregg - as he leads an exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America. For this episode, Gary welcomes John Wilsey, PhD, to deliver a lecture titled "Alexis de Tocqueville in Space and Time." Dr. Wilsey, associate professor of church history and philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, speaks as part of the "Tocqueville's America - and Ours...2023-10-0449 minThe Commonwealth MattersChristian Nationalism: A Biblical and Historical ResponseIn this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Dr. John Wilsey of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Dr. Colin Smothers of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood to discuss Christian nationalism and the biblical and historical response to this popular movement.
Register for the event at wwww.commonwealthpolicycenter.org/event
If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org.
The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org . Please visit the...2023-08-0928 min
Audio Articles — A podcast by 9MarksThe Many Faces of Christian Nationalism by John WilseyIn all our social media hot takes on Christian nationalism, we miss how nuanced nationalism has been in the American experience.The Many Faces of Christian Nationalism2023-06-0629 min
Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9MarksEpisode 238: On American Exceptionalism (with John Wilsey)How should a Christian think about patriotism? Why should pastors especially be careful of both nostalgia and cynicism? In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman chats with SBTS professor John D. Wilsey about all these questions and more.2023-05-2332 min
Theology for the ChurchReading History, Learning from Imperfect Voices with John WilseyIn this episode Caleb talks with John Wilsey (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) professor of church history and philosophy at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary about how to read history well and how to learn from imperfect voice of the past. What is history and why should we care about it? How do we listen to and learn from imperfect and sinful people without minimize their flaws or neglecting to look in the mirror of our own hearts to see our own fallenness and shortcomings?
Books by Dr. John Wilsey
God’s Cold War...2023-02-0853 min
The Law & Liberty PodcastA Priest of Liberal NationalismJohn Foster Dulles represented the apex of liberal mainline Protestantism's influence on American power and policy. Brian A. Smith (00:03): Welcome to Liberty Law Talk. This podcast is a production of the online journal, Law & Liberty, and hosted by our staff. Please visit us at lawliberty.org, and thank you for listening. James Patterson (00:17): Hello, you are listening to Liberty Law Talk, the podcast for Law & Liberty. Today is January 6th, 2023. My name is James M. Patterson, and I'm a Contributing Editor to Law & Liberty as well as Associate Professor and...2023-01-2746 minThe Commonwealth MattersChristian Nationalism w/ Dr. John WilseyIn this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Dr. John Wilsey of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss what Christian nationalism is and if Christians should support it. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org.
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Restorative FaithDestiny's ChildIn episode 5 of Season 3, we explore the connection between Christianity and nationalism. We begin by speaking with Nick Stutzman, a radio host who found himself sucked into the underground world of the QAnon conspiracy. We also interview Dr. Leigh Ann Perry, associate professor of psychology and behavioral science at the United States Naval War College, who explains the psychological factors undergirding the belief in conspiracy theories. Tying the episode together, we talk to Dr. John Wilsey, associate professor of church history at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, who discusses the connection between Christian Nationalism and Manifest Destiny.2022-11-191h 09
Booked On Rock with Eric Senich"Addicted To Noise: The Music Writings Of Michael Goldberg"/Michael Goldberg [Episode 91]“Addicted to Noise” collects the best interviews, profiles, and essays Michael Goldberg has written during his forty-plus years as a journalist. From combative interviews with Frank Zappa and Tom Waits to essays on how Jack Kerouac influenced Bob Dylan and the lasting importance of San Francisco’s first punk rock club, Goldberg, as novelist Dana Spiotta wrote, “shows us how consequential music can be.”Contained within the pages: interviews with Sleater-Kinney, Sonic Youth, Patti Smith, Lou Reed, Flipper, John Fogerty, Neil Young, and Rick James, along with profiles of Robbie Robertson, John Lee Hooker, James Brown, the Clash, Prince, Mi...2022-11-031h 01
The London LyceumAmerican Exceptionalism with John WilseyJordan and Garrett talk with John Wilsey about American Exceptionalism. They cover topics like: What is American exceptionalism? How did it come about? What is the difference between religious and political nationalism? Has this played out differently among different American denominations? Have there been any common themes Why should Pastors care about these debates? Why should pastors care about history? And much more!Resources:1) American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion: Reassessing the History of an Idea, John Wilsey2) Redeemer Nation: The Idea of America's Millennial Role, Ernest Lee Tuveson3) Kingdom Coming: The Rise of...2022-11-0255 min