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2.31 Virgil Walker, Stephen Wellum, David Schrock • Interview • "Where is the Good News? An Honest Look at the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Community"

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While the Civil Rights Movement accomplished much good, it unwittingly hitched the Black community to destructive governmental institutions and policies. Just how did this happen? Listen in to Virgil Walker, Stephen Wellum, and David Schrock as they talk about these inter-related issues.


Timestamps to Know

  • Intro: 00:34
  • Virgil Walker’s Background - 04:07
  • Dr. Wellum’s Experience with Civil Rights - 09:10
  • How Scripture Has Shaped Virgil’s Thinking on Race Growing Up - 14:02
  • The Importance of Responsibility and Hard Work vs. Affirmative Action - 17:20
  • What was Positive and Concerning about the Civil Rights Movment? - 27:21
  • How to think about Martin Luther King Jr. - 31:30
  • Current Civil Rights Leaders Have Left MLK Behind - 35:20
  • The Black Church and White Church are Not Monolithic - 41:00
  • Over-Dependence on the Government - 45:21
  • How Was the Black Family Impacted by the Civil Rights Movement? - 49:58
  • How Should Pastors Address the Civil Rights Movement? - 55:50
  • Closing Thoughts & Outro – 59:27

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    Resources to Click

    • Where is the Good News? An Honest Look at the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Community? – Virgil Walker
    • What’s the Truth about Martin Luther King Jr.? – Virgil Walker

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