Faith and the Presidency

Even as the United States upholds a tradition of separating the powers of church and state, religion continues to plays a role in all political affairs. This was certainly the case during the presidency of George W. Bush. This project will explore the role of religion during the Bush administration by recording the stories and perspectives of people who can speak on subjects ranging from the President’s personal faith background, to the role of religion in shaping both domestic and foreign policy.  

Lead Scholar - Dr. Brian Franklin


Interviewees: 

John Dilulio

John Dilulio

Director of the Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives

Joshua DuBois

Joshua DuBois

Director of the Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, under President Obama

Timothy Goeglein

Special Assistant to President George W. Bush
Deputy Director of the Office of Public Liaison

Jay Hein

Jay Hein

Director of the Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives

Clay Johnson

Clay Johnson

Executive Director of the Bush-Cheney presidential transition
Assistant to the President and Deputy Director for Management at the Office of Management and Budget
Joe and Jan O'Neill

Joe and Jan O'Neill

Longtime friends of George W. and Laura Bush
Don Poage

Don Poage

Former group leader of Midland's Christian Bible Study class
Peer to George W. Bush
Melissa Rogers

Melissa Rogers

Director of the Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, under President Obama
Jim Towey

Jim Towey

Director of the Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives
Assistant to the President
Tim Walker

Tim Walker

Pastor at First United Methodist Church, Midland, Texas
Charles Younger

Charles Younger

Lifelong friend of George W. Bush