Steven Collis – Praying with the Enemy

Brent talks to Steven Collis, the author of a new novel based on a true story called ‘Praying with the Enemy’ published by Shadow Mountain in the States. A captured American soldier during the Korean War attempts a daring escape for freedom.... Steven is a storyteller and a law professor at the University of Texas School of Law and the faculty director of Texas's Bech-Loughlin First Amendment Center and Law and Religion Clinic. (1:00) The Bech-Loughlin First Amendment Center and Law and Religion Clinic; (1:44) The First Amendment and its importance; (2:15) The connection between law and religion; (4:10) Steven’s books; (7:05) Writing history in a nonfiction format; (9:00) The two men in the novel; (11:50) Ward’s struggle with faith; (13:10) The Korean War; (14:00) Exercising faith and freedom of conscience in a totalitarian system; (16:00) The moral tensions of the two men; (20:00) How does faith transcend war and natural boundaries? Links mentioned in this episode: Steven T. Collis 'Praying with the Enemy' Bech-Loghlin First Amendment Center Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.