Episode 063 - Special Episode on Religious Freedom - Shelton Miles

It's summertime at the Farmville Baptist Podcast, and we figured that meant it was a good time to host some special topical episodes.  The theme for this summer's special episodes is a core Baptist principle: religious freedom.  An evergreen issue, understanding what Baptists mean when we discuss religious freedom is especially important in a society where religion is impacting public life in many ways, including calls for the adoption of Christian nationalism.

In this second special episode for the summer, Pastor Adam sat down with Rev. Shelton Miles, a longtime pastor in Virginia who had done tremendous work in the state to promote and protect religious freedom for all. The conversation covers a lot of ground, but you will come away with a better appreciation for the legacy of religious freedom in Virginia and beyond, and Baptists' unique place in promoting religious freedom. You'll also learn about Shelton's own ministry and how that ministry was intertwined with being a champion for religious freedom.

The video Shelton mentions at the end of the episode can be found on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pamJ7bPAUoI and is well worth the short watch.

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