In this episode of the Plain Speech Podcast, host Michael Clary sits down with Kevin Briggins, a Christian Reformed Baptist, military veteran, and co-founder of the Center for Biblical Unity. Kevin hosts:

https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@OffCodePodcast⁩  

https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@InformedTakes⁩  

https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@centerforbiblicalunity⁩  

In this eye-opening episode, they dive deep into what many Christians get wrong about Martin Luther King Jr., challenging the narrative of his faith and legacy. From the social gospel to the civil rights movement’s hidden tactics, Kevin unpacks the complexities of race, culture, and biblical unity in today’s polarized world. They also discuss the dangers of critical race theory, the manipulation of language like "whiteness" and "blackness," and the hope for a church grounded in the true gospel. 

Topics covered: 

* Common misconceptions about Martin Luther King Jr.’s faith and the civil rights movement.  

* The dangers of critical race theory and its impact on the church.  

* How terms like "whiteness" and "blackness" are manipulated to push a Marxist worldview.  

* The cultural pressures that divide Christians and how the gospel offers true unity.  

* Kevin’s personal journey from a Democratic upbringing to conservative convictions.  

* The future of the church in navigating racial and cultural challenges.

Resources Mentioned

 Chad O. Jackson’s upcoming documentary on MLK: Follow Chad for updates https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@ChadOJackson⁩  

Fault Lines by Voddie Baucham https://a.co/d/aNnTnKu

Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham Machen https://a.co/d/0gVQtBP

https://x.com/KJBrigg

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Time Stamps

00:00 Debunking Myths About Martin Luther King

01:10 Introduction to the Plain Speech Podcast

01:19 Meet Kevin Brigans: Background and Beliefs

02:02 Navigating Race and Christianity

05:47 Kevin's Journey to Conservatism

06:39 Challenges of Being a Conservative Black Christian

08:22 The Impact of Social Justice on Church Unity

10:42 The Rise of Critical Race Theory in Churches

14:17 The Dangers of Activism in Christianity

26:22 Redefining Blackness and Whiteness

40:03 Embracing Ethnic Heritage and Identity in Christ

41:14 Navigating Racial Identity in America

43:10 The Woke Right and Its Implications

44:52 Challenges in Discussing Woke Ideologies

49:08 Reevaluating Martin Luther King's Legacy

53:36 The Civil Rights Movement: A Different Perspective

01:07:39 Cultural Influences and Social Dynamics

01:13:08 Future Challenges for Christians