Interactions – A Law and Religion Podcast · CSLR at Emory University

John Witte, Jr. – Table Talks on the Weightier Matters of Law and Religion

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John Witte describes being 'absolutely rebuked' by 44 minutes of silence during a meeting with the Russian Orthodox Patriarch.
John Witte, Jr. discusses his new book 'Table Talks,' a collection of reflections on law, religion, and life. He shares insights on mentoring law students, the importance of work-life balance, and personal stories that inform his scholarship on topics like religious freedom and abortion. The conversation explores how historical and personal perspectives can enrich public discourse.

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A thoughtful conversation about speech, silence, and the public duties of legal scholarship.

John Witte, Jr. frames Table Talks as more than a classroom exercise. He treats law-and-religion scholarship as something meant to move into public life, with students, academic duty, and a wider audience all in view.

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You want John Witte, Jr. on Table Talks, silence, and the public role of legal ideas.

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