
The Liberty & Slavery Podcast
Interviews from the Emmy award winning documentary - Liberty & Slavery: The Paradox of America's Founding Fathers.
Episodes
43 episodes
Pastor Leonce Crump on Race, Religion & Slavery
Pastor Leonce Crump discusses the intersection of race and religion with director A. Troy Thomas in this episode.Leonce is the Lead Pastor and co-founder of Renovation Church in Atlanta, GA. He is also the author of “Renovate: Changing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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45:31

Pastor Tolivar Wills on Slavery as Seen in the Bible
Pastor Tolivar Wills discusses race, religion and slavery with director A. Troy Thomas. Tolivar is the Senior Pastor at Ponce Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA, and a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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26:47

Matt Reeves Talks Archaeology at Montpelier
Archaeologist Matt Reeves sits down with A. Troy Thomas to discuss archaeology and restoration at James Madison’s Montpelier. Matt is the Director of Archaeology and Landscape Restoration at the Montpelier Foundation.
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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26:13

Travis Ricketts Talks Religious Origins of America
Travis Ricketts sits down with A. Troy Thomas to discuss early American history, including the Puritans and the Pilgrims. Travis is a Professor of Politics, Government & History at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee.
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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37:45

Pastor Harry Reeder on Christianity in Early America
Pastor Harry Reeder sits down with A. Troy Thomas to discuss the influence of Christianity on the Founding Fathers and Early America. Dr. Harry Reeder was the Senior Pastor at Briarwood Presbyterian Church from 1999-2023.
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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43:21

Alisha Cromwell & The 19th Century Atlantic World
Historian Alisha M. Cromwell sits down with Director A. Troy Thomas to discuss the role of women in Atlantic slavery.Alisha is an assistant professor of history at Coastal Carolina University with interests in research of the 19th centu...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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38:01

Nicholas Wood & James Monroe
Nicholas Wood joins Director A. Troy Thomas to discuss James Monroe and other Founding Fathers. Nic Wood is an assistant professor of Early American History at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama.
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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40:01

Jim Reimann Discusses Slavery in the Bible
Book Editor and Bible Teacher Jim Reimann discusses the various types of slavery as seen in the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament.
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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26:26

Historian Allan Kulikoff Discusses Agriculture and Slavery in Early America
Alan Kulikoff discusses Early American crop economics, the slave trade and America's Founding Fathers. Alan Kulikoff is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Georgia. His books include: "Tobacco and Slaves: The Development of Southern Cultu...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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31:09

Kat Imhoff Discusses James Madison
Kat Imhoff shares her insights on James Madison including his critical leadership in the founding of the United States. Kat Imhoff is the Senior Conservation Fellow at the Piedmont Environmental Council, and formerly the President and CEO of Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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21:58

George McDaniel Discusses Slavery at Drayton Hall Plantation in South Carolina
Historian George McDaniel describes the beauty and struggles that took place at Drayton Hall. George W. McDaniel served as the Executive Director of Drayton Hall, a National Trust Historic Site, located in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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48:10

Julian Dangerfield Discusses The Founding Fathers, The Bible, and Contemporary Black Views on Slavery
Julian Dangerfield explains his view of the Founding Fathers, and how American slavery still impacts contemporary Black Americans. Dangerfield is the founder of Shalom Outreach and Senior Pastor of Heritage Fellowship Church.
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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40:31

Ken Turner Explains Slavery in the Old Testament
A. Troy Thomas interviews Ken Turner about slavery in the Old Testament and its connection to Early America. Turner is a Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages at Taccoa Falls College in Taccoa, Georgia. He was formerly the Program D...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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44:40

Richard Cooper Discusses The Details of American Slavery
Rich Cooper discusses the economics of American slavery on a growing nation, and how America's Founding Fathers can rightly be praised and condemned for their actions. Rich is currently the President & CEO of the Levine Museum of t...
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Episode 29
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41:04

Zac Cunningham Discusses Walnut Grove Plantation
Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Zac Cunningham about the Walnut Grove Plantation and Charles Moore. Zac was the Director of the Walnut Grove Plantation and Historic Price House, and The Manager of Public Programs at the George Washington Fou...
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Episode 28
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21:36

Carolyn Davis Discusses Her Views on Childhood, The Founding Fathers and American Slavery
Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Carolyn Davis about her upbringing in Chicago schools, her heritage, and her views on the Founding Fathers and Slavery. Carolyn Davis is an Associate Professor of Business Administration and Economics at Moreh...
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Episode 27
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47:38

David Rutledge Discusses the Biblical View of Slavery
Director A. Troy Thomas interviews David Rutledge, a Professor of History at Furman University. David explores the connection with the Founding Leaders and their Biblical interpretation of slavery in the Bible.
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Episode 26
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44:53

Catherine Braxton Discusses Drayton Hall
Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Catherine Braxton about her ancestors at Drayton Hall, and the thoughts and memories she has of the place now. Catherine Braxton serves on the Governing Board of the Drayton Hall Preservation Trust.
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Episode 25
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25:06

K Carl Smith Discusses Frederick Douglass
Director A. Troy Thomas interviews author K Carl Smith about Frederick Douglass and his views on the Founding Fathers.
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Episode 24
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43:43

Rick Starr Discusses The Founders and Independence Hall
Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Park Ranger Rick Starr in Independence Hall. Rick discusses the events that took place there, and the Founders who participated.
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Episode 23
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15:15

Robert Baker Explores the Thinking Behind the Founders
Director A. Troy Thomas sits down with author, professor and historian H. Robert Baker to discuss the Founding Fathers and their complicated relationship with slavery. Baker explains the influences that shaped the thinking of the men that built...
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Episode 22
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36:12

Rod Gragg Discusses Religion's Influence in Early America
Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Rod Gragg, author of Forged in Faith. Rod discusses the Puritans and Pilgrims seeking religious freedom in the New World, and the im...
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Episode 21
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1:23:19

Sara Georgini discusses the Adams Family
Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Sara Georgini about John Adams, John Quincy Adams and Abigail Adams. Sara discusses the Adams prominent role in the founding of the country, and their relationship with slavery. Sara Georgini is an Ameri...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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45:47

Mary V Thompson discusses George Washington
Director A. Troy Thomas interviews Mary V. Thompson about George Washington. They discuss how Washington's views on slavery changed during his life and the complications he faced trying to free the slaves of Mount Vernon. Mary V. Thompson was a...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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29:23

Carl Westmoreland discusses Thomas Jefferson and Slavery in Virginia
Director A. Troy Thomas interviews the late Carl Westmoreland about Jefferson's view on slavery and its role in the colonies. Carl Westmoreland was the Senior Historian at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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38:36
