# Summer Series 2026 - Todd Williams

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Podcast: [Biblical Higher Ed Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023)
Published: 2026-06-23T04:03:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.ausha.co/biblical-higher-ed-talk/summer-series-2026-todd-williams
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## Resource

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 ___ 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. ___ 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 ___ 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…

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