Howdy, folks.
Scholar. Theologian. Veteran. Traveller. Storyteller.
I bridge theology, history, and advocacy through credible scholarship and informative yet approachable presentation.
Int’l Relations, UT Austin
Presidential Scholar & Jefferson Scholar
45 U.S. States
& International Travel
USAFR Chaplain Corps,
Chaplain Candidate
Historian, Theologian, Advocate
& Children’s Book Author
MTS, Phillips Theological Seminary
Stone-Campbell Scholar
225K+ Followers
on 5 Platforms
Howdy.
My name is Leigh Larson. I’m a seminary graduate, Air Force veteran, and Presidential and Jefferson Scholar of University of Texas at Austin with a deep belief that ideas matter and that women's voices belong at the center of public conversation.
My Master of Theological Studies focused on the intersection of religion, politics, and women — including original research on Christian Nationalism in US military chaplaincy. I built Follow the Leighder to bring that same rigor and curiosity to a wider audience; one that is hungry for substance, not surface.
I’m passionate about the outdoors and public lands.
When I'm not recording or writing, I'm probably somewhere on the road or camping with my dog, Professor Huckleberry.
My Focus
SCHOLAR
History, theology, and thought leadership. Long-form conversations with credentialed academics, historians, and public intellectuals.
Because serious ideas deserve serious treatment.
EXPLORER
Travel tied to historical, humanitarian, and cultural significance. On-location storytelling that brings the past alive for a modern, curious audience.
HUMAN
Women's empowerment, personal stories, and real talk. Honest conversations about faith, identity, service, and what it means to lead with purpose.
Children’s Book Series
The Adventures of Miss Leigh & Professor Huckleberry
The Adventures of Miss Leigh & Professor Huckleberry series takes young readers on camping trips across America's scenic lands and parks. This is a great introductory series for American history, our 50 states, and camping.
Narrated by Professor Huckleberry himself, this series focuses on history, natural sciences, and the great outdoors. Targeted for ages 4-6.
The Rockies
Latest from the Podcast
New conversations, every week.
Historians, theologians, women's advocates, and public intellectuals brought into honest conversation with you.
Latest from the Blog
Essays, analysis, and dispatches. Between episodes, I write about theology, history, politics, and the stories that don't fit in a 60-minute conversation.
Bring Follow the Leighder to your stage.
Available for keynotes, university lectures, conference panels, and podcast guest appearances.
Topics span Christian Nationalism, women in theology, military chaplaincy, and women's history. Opinions are my own and do not represent any institution.