Press, appearances & coverage

Leigh In the Media

Scholar, veteran, and public intellectual; bringing rigorous, women-centered perspectives on history, theology, and culture to audiences across the country.

Press & Speaking Inquiries
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Immigration

Interview with local Great Falls activist, author, blogger and web designer Leigh Larson, about her recent trips to Sweden and the US-Mexico border, and their possible implications on future US Immigration policy.

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Children’s Books

Host Matt Donnelly interview local author and entrepreneur Leigh Larson talking about her business CreativeLeigh Digital and her latest book "The Adventures of Miss Leigh and Professor Huckleberry." 

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Pope Leo and Christian Nationalism

Theologian & Tiktoker Leigh Larson Explains Why Pope Leo Is A Great Choice For Combating Toxicity In Christianity in Rush Hour with David Neal.

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Project 2025

Jadonna chats with Leigh Larson, Project 2025 scholar and speaker about staying informed, avoiding fear-mongering, and speaking with in-groups about social change on Jadonna Live.

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Theology

In this vibrant episode of Adding Context, Leigh Larson, the force behind @followtheleighder, shares the origin of her unique platform blending outdoor adventures, activism, and theological insights.

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Theology

In this week's main episode, Matthew and Keith are joined by Leigh Larson and Andrea Butler to discuss the recent "Manosphere" documentary on Netflix, produced by Louis Theroux.

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Podcasts & Radio

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Iran War: Holy War?

Theologian & Tiktoker Leigh Larson Explains the Holy War rhetoric.

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Political Language

Welcome to episode 8! This was filmed on 5/7/2025, we are joined by Russell Cleveland and Leigh Larson. On this episode of Strangers Talking Politics we discuss Universal childcare, voter turn out in Missoula, MT and the politicization of language.

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Theology

In this week's main episode, Matthew and Keith sit down with Doug Pagitt and Leigh Larson to discuss the intersection of the USA's current foreign policy and war with Iran, and white Christian Nationalism.

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Project 2025

@followtheleighder wrote her master’s thesis on Project 2025.  She joins Michael Regilio on Dogma Debate to discuss. More at dogmadebate.com

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Supporting Local Libraries

Leigh Larson of Creativeleigh Digital talks about why she has a library card and what she gets out of coming to the Great Falls Public Library

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Theology

This week, Julie & Brandy talk to a former Military Chaplain about how Christian Nationalism is the driving force behind America’s involvement in the war in Iran. The conversation is incredibly disturbing, extremely enlightening, and ultimately…  VERY depressing.  

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Published Writings

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Read my blog for Rotary 360 following my visit with Scottish Rotary clubs and Taylor Swift concert.

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Read my blog for Girl Scouts of MT & WY about my childhood in Girl Scouts and tips for future Scouts.

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Read my blog for Week of Compassion about my summer in Pakistan serving women, children, and refugees amidst climate and humanitarian crises.

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Read my blog for Quaker House about Christian Dominionism in history

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Facing the Heat: Community Voices on Climate Change in Pakistan film production credit for CWSA

In the News

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Promoting the Montana Renewable Energy Assocation’s 2025 Clean Energy Fair in Montana

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Getting sick in Pakistan led to me getting some Hindustan Times press coverage.

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Promoting the Junior League of Great Falls’ Touch-A-Truck event!

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I tour a local elementary school as a supporting business owner

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Selected as a Disciples of Christ HELM Global Theological Fellow for 2026!

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GFDA covers the launch of my web and graphic business in Great Falls, MT

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Served as Program Manager for Recovery Cafe in Longmont, CO, to support those recovering from addictions

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Selected as 2025 Stone-Campbell Journal Promising Scholars for Disciples of Christ

Academia

Master of Theological Studies Phillips Theological Seminary. 2025 Stone-Campbell Conference Graduate Essay Finalist,
2025 Stone-Campbell Student Scholar
2025 Scholar Award
2025 Thesis: Christian Nationalism in US Military Chaplaincy, supervised by Dr. Warren Carter

Bachelor of Arts, International Relations University of Texas at Austin · 2016 Presidential Scholar · Jefferson Scholar Focus: International Relations, African Studies & Environmental Science. Student Government agency director. Hook ‘em.

Front-end + UX Engineering: Turing School of Software & Design. Peer-selected commencement speaker. 1st Place Group App competition.

Press Inquiries

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