Summer Series 2026 - Todd Williams | Biblical Higher Ed Talk

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Join Philip Dearborn, President of ABHE, for a special summer series created to encourage and support leaders in Christian higher education. Every other week, we’ll revisit some of the most popular conversations from past seasons, with practical insights and meaningful reminders about the importance of Christ-centered education.

This episode originally aired November 2025

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Religious liberty is not a political stance but a founding principle essential to a free and flourishing society. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Todd Williams, president of Cairn University, explores why defending religious freedom matters not only for Christian institutions but for the good of all. Drawing from his testimony before the U.S. Religious Liberty Commission, Dr. Williams offers wisdom for leaders seeking to preserve conviction, uphold truth, and prepare the next generation to live faithfully in a changing world.

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Tune In to Discover
▫️Why religious liberty is foundational to a free society

▫️How removing faith from culture weakens justice and virtue

▫️What Christian educators can do to protect institutional autonomy

▫️The dangers of open enrollment and mission drift in Christian colleges

▫️Three practical ways to strengthen your institution’s religious identity

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Inside the Episode

02:02 - Why religious liberty is a founding principle, not a policy issue

06:13 - How freedom of faith sustains a just and virtuous society

08:02 - What history teaches when religion is removed from culture

14:56 - Todd’s experience testifying before the Religious Liberty Commission

22:12 - Why worldview and theology can never be separated from education

26:44 - Three ways Christian colleges unknowingly weaken their own liberty

34:28 - A practical first step for every Christian leader

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To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.

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The Biblical Higher Ed Talk podcast is brought to you by The Association of Biblical Higher Ed and is proud to be a part ofThe Higher Ed Marketer Podcast Network.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Biblical Higher Ed Talk

Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ.

As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish.

On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish.

We’ll engage leaders and practitioners in biblical higher education and beyond, tapping their wisdom for navigating the complexities you face in higher education and hearing them share how you can take your institution from its current state to its future potential.

Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Biblical Higher Ed Talk

Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ.

As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish.

On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish.

Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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This episode originally aired November 2025

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Tune In to Discover
▫️Why religious liberty is foundational to a free society

▫️How removing faith from culture weakens justice and virtue

▫️What Christian educators can do to protect institutional autonomy

▫️The dangers of open enrollment and mission drift in Christian colleges

▫️Three practical ways to strengthen your institution’s religious identity

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Inside the Episode

02:02 - Why religious liberty is a founding principle, not a policy issue

06:13 - How freedom of faith sustains a just and virtuous society

08:02 - What history teaches when religion is removed from culture

14:56 - Todd’s experience testifying before the Religious Liberty Commission

22:12 - Why worldview and theology can never be separated from education

26:44 - Three ways Christian colleges unknowingly weaken their own liberty

34:28 - A practical first step for every Christian leader

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To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.

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The Biblical Higher Ed Talk podcast is brought to you by The Association of Biblical Higher Ed and is proud to be a part ofThe Higher Ed Marketer Podcast Network.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Biblical Higher Ed Talk

Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ.

As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish.

On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish.

Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Biblical Higher Ed Talk

Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ.

As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish.

On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish.

Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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This episode originally aired November 2025

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Tune In to Discover
▫️Why religious liberty is foundational to a free society

▫️How removing faith from culture weakens justice and virtue

▫️What Christian educators can do to protect institutional autonomy

▫️The dangers of open enrollment and mission drift in Christian colleges

▫️Three practical ways to strengthen your institution’s religious identity

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Inside the Episode

02:02 - Why religious liberty is a founding principle, not a policy issue

06:13 - How freedom of faith sustains a just and virtuous society

08:02 - What history teaches when religion is removed from culture

14:56 - Todd’s experience testifying before the Religious Liberty Commission

22:12 - Why worldview and theology can never be separated from education

26:44 - Three ways Christian colleges unknowingly weaken their own liberty

34:28 - A practical first step for every Christian leader

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To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.

___

The Biblical Higher Ed Talk podcast is brought to you by The Association of Biblical Higher Ed and is proud to be a part ofThe Higher Ed Marketer Podcast Network.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Biblical Higher Ed Talk

Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ.

As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish.

On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish.

Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Biblical Higher Ed Talk

Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ.

As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish.

On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish.

Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

This episode originally aired November 2025

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Tune In to Discover
▫️Why religious liberty is foundational to a free society

▫️How removing faith from culture weakens justice and virtue

▫️What Christian educators can do to protect institutional autonomy

▫️The dangers of open enrollment and mission drift in Christian colleges

▫️Three practical ways to strengthen your institution’s religious identity

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Inside the Episode

02:02 - Why religious liberty is a founding principle, not a policy issue

06:13 - How freedom of faith sustains a just and virtuous society

08:02 - What history teaches when religion is removed from culture

14:56 - Todd’s experience testifying before the Religious Liberty Commission

22:12 - Why worldview and theology can never be separated from education

26:44 - Three ways Christian colleges unknowingly weaken their own liberty

34:28 - A practical first step for every Christian leader

___

To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.

___

The Biblical Higher Ed Talk podcast is brought to you by The Association of Biblical Higher Ed and is proud to be a part ofThe Higher Ed Marketer Podcast Network.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Biblical Higher Ed Talk

Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ.

As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish.

On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish.

Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Biblical Higher Ed Talk

Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ.

As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish.

On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish.

Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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