There’s no question that Christianity and American culture have a connection – but what does this actually mean? For centuries, religion and politics have been intertwined, and the United States is no exception. Joining us in this episode to explain this complex relationship is Dr. Barry Hankins, a Professor of History and Graduate Program Director at Baylor University.

With an M.A. in Church-State Studies from Baylor University and a Ph.D. in History from Kansas State University, Dr. Hankins is an expert in religion and American culture, Protestant fundamentalism and evangelicalism, and the relationship of church and state in American history. Drawing from his distinct background, Dr. Hankins is on a mission to explain how religion and politics function in American culture…

In this episode, we cover:

• How certain U.S. presidents have interacted with Christianity. 
• What studying the religious lives of others can reveal. 
• What it means to be an evangelical in present-day America.

To learn more about Dr. Hankins and his work, click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

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