What Makes Baptist Political Theology?
The distinctive Baptist contribution to political theology is the doctrine of religious freedom and disestablishment. You will find some mention of religious freedom in almost every chapter of this book. But why? And what does religious freedom mean for the whole body of political theology? Is it the only thing we have to say about […]
What Should Churches Do for the Fourth of July?
What should churches do on the Sunday of the Fourth of July? The Fourth of July can be one of the most perplexing dates of the year for many pastors. Unlike Easter and Christmas, the Fourth is neither a universal, nor a specifically Christian occasion. It’s only celebrated by Americans, and non-Christians can enjoy the […]
Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh: An Interview with Thomas S. Kidd
Thomas S. Kidd serves as research professor of Church History at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His latest book, Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh (Yale University Press, 2022), is a revelatory new biography of Thomas Jefferson, focusing on his ethical and spiritual life.
Episode 164: Thomas Kidd on the Fascinating Case of Thomas Jefferson
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with historian Dr. Thomas Kidd about his new biography of Thomas Jefferson, helping us separate fact from fiction in Jefferson’s life and spirituality.
Thomas Kidd on Why Pastors Should Care about History
Why should pastors seek to study and understand history?
Thomas Kidd on the Most Notable Effects of the First and Second Great Awakenings
We asked Thomas Kidd, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Church History at MBTS and Distinguished Professor of History at Baylor University, “What were the most notable effects of the First and Second Great Awakenings on American spirituality?”
Thomas Kidd on His Primary Influences Related to Evangelicalism and the Life of the Mind
We ask Thomas Kidd, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Church History at MBTS and Distinguished Professor of History at Baylor University, “Who or what were your primary influences related to evangelicalism and the life of the mind?”
Reduce Your Social Media Friction
Social media platforms have to be a tool for outreach and benefit, not stress and anxiety, or they're not worth it.
Who Is an Evangelical, Anyway?
Whatever people call “evangelicals,” I hope we will still be known as bearers of the good news about salvation through Jesus Christ.
What Preachers Can Learn From George Whitefield’s First Sermon
Abundant religious activity cannot mask a rebellious heart at the last day.