Amanda Tyler: podcast appearances and interviews

Amanda R. Tyler is an American lawyer and the executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty in Washington, D.C. She has held this position since she became the sixth person to lead the organization, which was founded in 1936. Tyler is also known for co-hosting the BJC's 'Respecting Religion' podcast series alongside BJC General Counsel Holly Hollman. As the first woman to serve as the organization's executive director, she has contributed to its advocacy efforts on issues related to religious freedom. Under her leadership, the BJC has taken positions against the Muslim travel ban and Christian nationalism and has supported protections for the Johnson Amendment. Her work focuses on defending religious liberty for all people through legal and public policy initiatives.