Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

The Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Mar 25, 2025

Join Chris Brooks, Pastor of Woodside Bible Church and author of Urban Apologetics, as he discusses the profound legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. He highlights King's moral theology and the often-overlooked religious foundations of his civil rights activism. The conversation addresses misconceptions between racial groups, the importance of recognizing each other's dignity, and the need for churches to foster genuine diversity. Brooks also emphasizes the significance of shared struggles over divisive rhetoric in achieving authentic Christian unity.

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MLK's Powerful Oratory

MLK's oratory skills captivated audiences and significantly influenced African-American preaching.
He effectively communicated with both immediate and broader audiences, fostering a global movement.

ANECDOTE

Censored Letter

Chris Brooks' son's teacher removed all theological references from MLK's "Letter from Birmingham Jail."
This reflects a broader cultural trend to minimize the religious aspects of MLK's message.

INSIGHT

Claiming MLK's Legacy

Many groups want to claim MLK's legacy but disregard his religious commitment.
Editing or disassociating MLK from his faith allows people to selectively embrace parts of his message.

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What is the enduring legacy of MLK?, why has the culture neglected the theological basis for his civil rights work?, what assumptions to white and black people have about each other that are inaccurate or unhelpful? We'll discuss these questions and more in a joint podcast with the Biola Winsome Convictions Podcast and my co-host Tim Muehlhoff. Our guest is Pastor Chris Brooks, pastor of Woodside Bible Church in metro Detroit and host of the radio program, Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Chris Brooks is a husband, father, pastor, radio host, and author. He and his wife, Yodit, adopted three of their six kids. He holds degrees from Michigan State University and Biola University and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. In addition to pastoring our church family, he hosts “Equipped with Chris Brooks,” a national radio program by Moody Radio, and is the author of Urban Apologetics.

Tim Muehlhoff (PhD, University of North Carolina) is a professor of communication at Biola University in La Mirada, California; co-director of The Winsome Conviction Project and Podcast; and a speaker and research consultant for the Center for Marriage and Relationships. His books include The God Conversation, I Beg to Differ,Winsome Conviction, and Winsome Persuasion, which received a 2018 Christianity Today book award in apologetics/evangelism.

Join us for ANCHORED: A Conference for Pastors, Church Leaders and the Community June 9-11, 2025. Hosted by Talbot School of Theology at Biola University in Southern California. Learn more and register at https://www.biola.edu/anchored

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