Religion in the American Experience

Religion has profoundly influenced the sweeping American narrative, perhaps more than any other force in its history, from the time of the Indigenous Peoples to the present day. Religion in the American Experience explores how religion has shaped America and how America has shaped religion. This includes the establishment of religious freedom as defined by the U.S. Constitution’s Article II, Section 1 ”Oath or Affirmation” clause; Article VI ”no religious Test” clause; and the Bill of Right’s free exercise and non-establishment clauses. The museum invites all people to explore the role of religion in shaping the social, political, economic, and cultural lives of Americans and thus America itself.Join us as we follow scholars and others deep into America’s religious history and learn how it can inform and animate us as citizens grappling with complex questions of governance and American purpose in the 21st century. Episodes will be released monthly on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon,

Religion in the American Experience is a history podcast hosted by nationalmuseumofamericanreligion, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Episode #29

  American Religion: Christian Science

  Oct 2, 202640 minS4

  Welcome to another episode of “Religion in the American Experience”, the podcast that equips listeners to be more effective stewards of religion’s beneficial role in the American experiment in self-government. Today we will explore history of Christian Science, a religion founded in the United States in the 19th century. Season 4, Episode 2p – American Religion: Christian Science Guest Bio Michael Hamilton is the Executive Manager of The Mary Baker Eddy Library in Boston, Massachusetts. Mike holds a PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and his research interests include religion and education, women in religious leadership, and American religious history. He served as a United States Navy chaplain for 20 years. Podcast Support Scholarly support provided by Lauren Turek, Associate Professor of History at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Technical audio and video assistance provided by Randall Stephens, a Professor of American and British Studies at the University of Oslo. Religion in the American Experience is a podcast of the private, digital-first National Museum of American Religion, which tells the story of how religion has shaped America and how America has shaped religion. This includes the establishment of religious freedom in the United States Constitution’s Article II, Section 1 “Oath or Affirmation” clause; Article VI “no religious Test” clause; and the free exercise and non-establishment clauses in the Bill of Rights.

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  Episode #28

  How Did William Penn Influence the Future United States?

  Sep 25, 202645 minS4

  Welcome to another episode of “Religion in the American Experience”, the podcast that equips listeners to be more effective stewards of religion’s positive role in the American experiment in self-government. Today we will explore William Penn, founder of the Quaker colony of Pennsylvania, and his influence on the future United States. Season 4, Episode 28 – How Did William Penn Influence the Future United States? Guest Bio Andrew Murphy is professor of political science (and department chair) at the University of Michigan. He has a PhD from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Murphy's research takes up the intersections between politics and religion, in both historical and contemporary contexts. Andrew has engaged deeply with the life, career and political thought of William Penn, and is the author of William Penn: A Life; Liberty, Conscience, and Toleration: The Political Thought of William Penn; and co-editor (with John Smolenski) of The Worlds of William Penn. Podcast Support Scholarly support provided by Lauren Turek, Associate Professor of History at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Technical audio and video assistance provided by Randall Stephens, a Professor of American and British Studies at the University of Oslo. Religion in the American Experience is a podcast of the private, digital-first National Museum of American Religion, which tells the story of how religion has shaped America and how America has shaped religion. This includes the establishment of religious freedom in the United States Constitution’s Article II, Section 1 “Oath or Affirmation” clause; Article VI “no religious Test” clause; and the free exercise and non-establishment clauses in the Bill of Rights.

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  Episode #27

  The History of Religions' Treatment of the Earth - Part 1: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  Sep 18, 20261h 1mS4

  Welcome to another episode of “Religion in the American Experience”, the podcast that equips listeners to be more effective stewards of religion’s positive role in the American experiment in self-government. We are beginning a series exploring the history of religions’ view and treatment of planet earth, considered by many religious traditions as God’s creation. The first episode is about the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and how they view and have engaged with planet earth since their founding in early 18th century New York. Season 4, Episode 27 – The History of Religions’ Treatment of the Earth – Part 1: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Show Notes: “Caring for the Earth” website that includes doctrinal foundations and current projects: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/caring-for-the-earth?lang=eng Guest Bios Dr. Matthew C. Godfrey is a general editor of the Joseph Smith Papers and a senior historian in the Church History Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He holds a PhD in American and public history from Washington State University. Matt has authored or coedited several books, including five volumes in the Joseph Smith Papers, The Earth Will Appear as the Garden of Eden: Essays on Mormon Environmental History, and Religion, Politics, and Sugar: The Mormon Church, the Federal Government, and the Utah-Idaho Sugar Company, 1907-1921. Instagram handle: @matacious. Dr. George Hanley is a humanities professor at Brigham Young University with a research and teaching focus on environmental humanities. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and is the author (co-author Elizabeth M. DeLoughrey) of Caribbean Literature and the Environment: Between Nature and Culture, Home Waters: A Year of Recompenses on the Provo River, and New World Poetics: Nature and the Adamic Imagination of Whitman, Neruda, and Walcott. Jenica Sedgwick is the sustainability manager for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She has a BS in business management strategy from Brigham Young University in 2016. Podcast Support Scholarly support provided by Lauren Turek, Associate Professor of History at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Technical audio and video assistance provided by Randall Stephens, a Professor of American and British Studies at the University of Oslo. Religion in the American Experience is a podcast of the private, digital-first National Museum of American Religion, which tells the story of how religion has shaped America and how America has shaped religion. This includes the establishment of religious freedom in the United States Constitution’s Article II, Section 1 “Oath or Affirmation” clause; Article VI “no religious Test” clause; and the free exercise and non-establishment clauses in the Bill of Rights.

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  Episode #26

  Religion and American Medicine - Part 2: The Clinical Encounter

  Sep 11, 202629 minS4

  Welcome to another episode of “Religion in the American Experience”, the podcast that equips listeners to be more effective stewards of religion’s positive role in the American experiment in self-government. The influence of religion on American medicine is pervasive. This episode is an interview with Dr. Harold Koenig about the history of religion in the clinical encounter. Season 4, Episode 26 – Religion and American Medicine - Part 2: The Clinical Encounter Guest Bio Harold Keonig is on the faculty at Duke University Medical Center as Professor of Psychiatry and Associate Professor of Medicine. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Medicine at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and is Adjunct Professor in the School of Public Health at Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China. Dr. Koenig is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Religion and Health and is the lead author of the Handbook of Religion and Health, with professors Tyler VanderWeele and John Raymond Peteet. Show Notes: https://spiritualityandhealth.duke.edu/ Podcast Support Scholarly support provided by Lauren Turek, Associate Professor of History at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Technical audio and video assistance provided by Randall Stephens, a Professor of American and British Studies at the University of Oslo. Religion in the American Experience is a podcast of the private, digital-first National Museum of American Religion, which tells the story of how religion has shaped America and how America has shaped religion. This includes the establishment of religious freedom in the United States Constitution’s Article II, Section 1 “Oath or Affirmation” clause; Article VI “no religious Test” clause; and the free exercise and non-establishment clauses in the Bill of Rights.

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  Episode #25

  Religion and the Life, Times, and Work of Katherine Paterson

  Sep 4, 202652 minS4

  Welcome to another episode of “Religion in the American Experience”, the podcast that equips listeners to be more effective stewards of religion’s positive role in the American experiment in self-government. Today we will be talking with children’s author Katherine Paterson about religion’s role in her life and work. Season 4, Episode 25 – Religion and the Life, Times, and Work of Katherine Paterson Guest Bio Katherine Paterson is the author of more than 40 books, including 18 novels for children and young people. She has twice won the Newbery Medal, for Bridge to Terabithia in 1978 and Jacob Have I Loved in 1981. The Master Puppeteer won the National Book Award in 1977 and The Great Gilly Hopkins won the National Book Award in 1979 and was also a Newbery Honor Book. For the body of her work she received the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1998, the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2006, and in 2000 was named a Living Legend by the Library of Congress. She lives in Barre, Vermont and is an Elder in the First Presbyterian Church where her husband John, now deceased, was pastor. Podcast Support Scholarly support provided by Dr. Lauren Turek , Associate Professor of History at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Technical audio and video assistance provided by Dr. Randall Stephens , a Professor of American and British Studies at the University of Oslo. Religion in the American Experience is a podcast of the private, digital-first National Museum of American Religion, which tells the story of how religion has shaped America and how America has shaped religion. This includes the establishment of religious freedom in the United States Constitution’s Article II, Section 1 “Oath or Affirmation” clause; Article VI “no religious Test” clause; and the free exercise and non-establishment clauses in the Bill of Rights.

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