The American Identity & Conservatism
Dr. John Wilsey discusses the American identity, conservatism, and the importance of passing down tradition and values to the next generation. He emphasizes the significance of American history, stories, and the preservation of American identity for Christians. The conversation delves into the essence of conservatism, the role of politics, and the importance of historical perspective. It emphasizes the need for a conservative approach to cultural and political chaos, rooted in gratitude and a deep understanding of American tradition.
Harrison Lang
Harrison Lang serves as President and CEO of Truth in the Public Square. Harrison holds a Bachelor of Biblical Studies from Spurgeon College and a Master of Divinity from Midwestern Seminary. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies from Midwestern Seminary
John Wilsey
Dr. John Wilsey is Professor of Church History and Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Church History and Historical Theology.
Dr. Wilsey’s primary areas of teaching at Southern Seminary and Boyce College are in modern church history, history of Western thought, and American history. He supervises PhD dissertations in the areas of American church history and history of philosophy.
In addition to his work at Southern Seminary and Boyce College, Wilsey has held several fellowships, including with the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville as non-resident fellow (2023-2024); the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty as Affiliate Scholar (2016-2020); the Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal as Wilbur Fellow (2023); and the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions in the Politics Department at Princeton University as William E. Simon Fellow in Religion and Public Life (2017-2018). He currently holds fellowships at the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy as Senior Fellow, the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention as Research Fellow, and the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary as Research Fellow.
