The freedom to live your faith is a bedrock American principle. But has the right of religious freedom always enjoyed the level of protection that it does today?

On this episode, Nic Dunn sits down with Thomas Lehrman, executive producer of a new documentary called “Free Exercise: America’s Story of Religious Liberty.” The film tells the story of the fight for religious freedom, and how those efforts influenced other rights that Americans enjoy today. Nic and Thomas discuss why this story matters, and how it impacts ongoing debates over religious freedom.

Show notes:

• The Filmmakers – Free Exercise Movie
• Policy | Religious Freedom – Sutherland Institute 

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