Adam Nicholas Phillips

On Charlie Kirk, Melissa Hortman, and the rising tide of political violence, my latest piece in @RNS The American experiment has always been fragile. It has always required stewards. Which is why, in the wake of violence, we must look for the helpers. And, we must rededicate ourselves to nurturing our freedoms — even for those with whom we disagree. Fred Rogers told children to look for those who bring comfort in a storm. Today, the helpers are those who stand in the civic gap protecting campuses, community centers, schools and sanctuaries as places of safety. They lower the temperature rather than raising it, and defend freedom even for those they mostly oppose. religionnews.com/2025/09/12/how…

Some exciting news ✨ 📕 It’s past time to rethink power. Thankfully, we have signposts all around. Together, we can harness a better way—the power of pluralism. Grateful for the support of friends, family, colleagues, and partners. POWER: A Commonwealth (Orbis - Spring 2027).

Today, and this Lent and Ramadan, I’m praying especially for children — in Iran, Ukraine, Sudan, Israel, Palestine, and beyond. God of mercy, shelter the child who wakes to sirens, who sleeps hungry, who has lost home, family or friends.

At America 250, there’s a lot of talk about our common life. I believe that while the state of the Union may feel fragile in '26, the state of America’s faith communities is stronger than ever. 🇺🇸 🙏 The power of American pluralism is real. @baptist_news baptistnews.com/article/divers…

I truly believe we are an Interfaith America at 250. Maybe because I’ve seen firsthand how faith, belonging and bridgebuilding can come together for the greater good. It was nice to sit down with @Deseret and share a little bit about my own story. deseret.com/faith/2026/02/…

Despite rampant polarization in our country, most Americans still believe in civil liberties and cooperation. Courageous Minnesotans are showing what happens when people work across difference to overcome division and fear. Read more: bit.ly/3LOmW6s

"To be is to stand for." — Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel We honor the victims of the Shoah by standing for the dignity of every human being. Let memory be a commitment to justice & an end to anti-semitism wherever it may be found. #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay #WeRemember

Interfaith America CEO Adam Nicholas Phillips reflects on the violence harming our communities—and why courageous pluralism is the work we need now. Watch his video: bit.ly/461gS18

I went into this ready to blame Alex Pretti. After watching hours of footage from multiple angles… I can’t. Here’s why 👇 youtu.be/T1r60gRauB0

In Federalist 51 (1788) James Madison wrote that “Justice is the end of government. It is the end of civil society.” What does that look like in 2026? Not what we are seeing unfold in American cities. Reflections on what is transpiring, as well as 2 in my life lost to violence.

Localized approaches and American leadership are paramount when it comes to beating back and ending senseless AIDS deaths. @MRBartlettNH with a good word on World AIDS Day on how the President can deliver on his 2019 promise to end AIDS near and far. foxnews.com/opinion/trumps…

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Today, don’t ignore your uncle’s recent Facebook posts or brace for impact with your niece who listens to podcasts at 1.5x speed while you pass the Thanksgiving stuffing. Do like Mamdani and Trump… Talk about politics! Here are 4 tips 🦃 interfaithamerica.org/article/this-t…

America’s story of religious freedom goes beyond the Pilgrims. From Jewish settlers in New York to the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, these stories shaped our pluralistic society. Read more: interfaithamerica.org/article/5-reli…

“Hunger is not partisan. It is human.” Adam Nicholas Phillips, CEO of Interfaith America, calls on leaders to act as SNAP funding stalls. Faith groups are stepping up, but they can’t replace a $2B/week lifeline. Read his urgent reflection: interfaithamerica.org/article/white-…

link: nytimes.com/2025/11/06/opi…

America’s religious traditions teach us that connection doesn’t require full agreement on every single issue. We need more spaces for those kinds of conversations to learn how to live side by side, even with those who vote or worship differently than we do. Today @nytimes

@JustinEGiboney Congrats Justin - excited for this book 🙏

My new book was released today! Here’s an excerpt in Christianity Today: “The Civil Rights Movement was the opposite of escapism. It was an action-oriented initiative with a keen awareness of the principalities and spiritual wickedness in high places at play in society.”

What do AOC, Josh Hawley, 100s of faith groups and Heretic Coffee in Portland all have in common? We have to come together to get SNAP fully back online. I think this hunger and policy crisis might also be a roadmap out of our divisions, too. My latest in @RNS religionnews.com/2025/11/03/liv…

The President does the right thing and gets SNAP benefits back online for our hungry neighbors newsweek.com/donald-trump-s…

Two years after October 7, @theRevAdam reflects on grief, conscience, and the work of repair. “The suffering of Israeli and Palestinian families alike calls us to a moral reckoning—not only with the violence itself, but with how we choose to respond.” Read more: interfaithamerica.org/article/octobe…