Whose Conscience Counts? Kevin Bolling on Religion in Schools

An episode of the Faithful Politics podcast, hosted by Faithful Politics Podcast, titled "Whose Conscience Counts? Kevin Bolling on Religion in Schools" was published on September 20, 2025 and runs 61 minutes.

September 20, 2025 ·61m · Faithful Politics

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] Why are nearly half of Gen Z unaffiliated with organized religion—and what does that mean for campuses wrestling with conscience and rights? Kevin Bolling, Executive Director of the Secular Student Alliance, joins Will and Josh to unpack the lived reality behind the headlines: church–state separation, “10 Commandments in classrooms,” chaplains replacing counselors, school v...

Episode Description

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Why are nearly half of Gen Z unaffiliated with organized religion—and what does that mean for campuses wrestling with conscience and rights?

Kevin Bolling, Executive Director of the Secular Student Alliance, joins Will and Josh to unpack the lived reality behind the headlines: church–state separation, “10 Commandments in classrooms,” chaplains replacing counselors, school vouchers, and the legal fights around drag shows and student speech.

From Texas organizing to LGBTQ student protections, Kevin shares how secular and religious students often work together to protect religious liberty for all, even as white Christian nationalism reshapes public policy. We also explore the family side of belief change—how parents and students can navigate identity, community, and care without coercion.

Learn more: https://secularstudents.org

Guest Bio
Kevin Bolling is Executive Director of the Secular Student Alliance (SSA), serving since 2017. He’s a veteran nonprofit leader with two decades of experience in student organizing, higher-ed programs, and civil society advocacy, focused on church–state separation, LGBTQ inclusion, and student leadership. Under his leadership, SSA supports chapters nationwide across high schools, colleges, and virtual communities.

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