Daniel K. Williams
Historian and author specializing in American religion and politics, known for books such as God's Own Party and Defenders of the Unborn; featured here to contextualize Jerry Falwell and the rise of the religious right.
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Nov 4, 2025 • 47min
Republicans and Evangelicals: Abortion
In this insightful discussion, Daniel K. Williams, an associate professor of history and expert on American religion and politics, explores the evolution of abortion as a pivotal issue for evangelicals. He explains how abortion was traditionally viewed through a Catholic lens and highlights the significant shift that occurred in the 1970s, marked by New York's groundbreaking law. Williams also details how abortion became intertwined with Republican politics, transforming into a litmus test for evangelical voters and shaping broader cultural battles.
Nov 18, 2025 • 40min
Republicans and Evangelicals I Jerry Falwell (part 1)
Daniel K. Williams, a historian and author, joins to delve into the life of Jerry Falwell, a pivotal figure in American evangelicalism. They explore Falwell's transformation from a regional pastor to a media mogul and political powerhouse, highlighting his founding of the Moral Majority in 1979. The discussion touches on Falwell's controversial views on race, his separationist past, and the anxieties that fueled the rise of Christian conservatism. Williams also examines the strategic recruitment of evangelicals by political operatives, connecting faith with patriotism.
