Curtis: Tell us how you got connected to the issue of gun violence. Michael: Uptown Baptist Church, it's on the north side about a mile northeast of Wrigley Field where the Cubs play baseball. Curtis: In our neighborhood, they are several rival gang factions that live and operate there. And so I wanted to know who were the perpetrators pulling triggers and who were the victims...I could step in and try to minister on both sides of the gun.
How can Christian respond to the epidemic of gun violence sweeping our country? Michael Allen and David Dillon join us to share about their inspiring work with Together Chicago. They are an unlikely pair in a racially divided city torn by violence: Michael is a former black pastor and David is a white business executive. Starting with their own friendship, Michael and David have led an innovative and inspiring campaign to counter the evil of gun violence with collaboration and hope.