The ERLC Podcast

The relationship between religion and politics in America

June 13, 2024

Welcome to the ERLC Podcast. On this episode, the ERLC Research team is going to discuss the relationship between religion and politics in America.

The ERLC’s Jason Thacker, Miles Mullin, and Alex Ward discuss the 40th anniversary of the book The Naked Public Square: Religion and Democracy in America by Richard John Neuhaus and how it can inform our understanding of bringing our faith into the public square. 

Additional resources from the ERLC Research team

Jason Thacker
Jason Thacker

Jason Thacker serves as senior fellow focused on pro-life and other bioethical issues including abortion, reproductive technologies, medical care, euthanasia, and end-of-life decision making. He also leads the ERLC Research Institute. In addition to his work at the ERLC, he serves as assistant professor of philosophy and ethics at Boyce College and Southern Seminary in

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Miles Mullin

Miles S. Mullin II, Ph.D., served as executive vice president and chief of staff for the ERLC. Prior to this role, he served at the Missouri Baptist Convention, Hannibal-LaGrange University, and Southwestern Seminary, as well as a trustee for the ERLC. Miles was educated at the University of Virginia (B.A.), Southeastern Seminary (M.Div.) and Vanderbilt

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Alex Ward

Alex Ward previously served as the research associate and project manager for the ERLC’s research initiatives. Alex is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in History at the University of Mississippi studying evangelical political activity in the 20th century. He holds degrees from Mississippi State University (B.A.), Vanderbilt University (MTS), and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Th.M.).

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