As the Democratic National Convention kicks off next week, religious leaders and faith-and-politics experts will put on educational event and panels on the role of religious voters in the election. FPL organizing director Ron Stief (accompanied by yours truly) will be on hand to contribute to the dialogue. RNC events aren't publicized yet, but we're on the lookout and will share word on them as soon as it's available.

On Monday the 25th at 9 am MST (11 eastern), Faith In Public Life, Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and Beliefnet are cosponsoring "The Shifting Faith Vote: What It Means for this Election," a panel discussion at The Big Tent assessing how the changing values debate among religious voters will impact the general electorate, the campaigns and the media, and explore how those who support this expanded debate are getting the message out broadly between now and the election. Amy Sullivan will moderate, and Ron, Alexia Kelley, Zack Exley, Paul Raushenbush and Michael Beckwith will share their experience and expertise on the topic.

Check back here Monday for liveblogging and youtube clips of the panel. And please comment on the proceedings!

More to come about another faith-and-politics discussion later in the week.