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Daily Thunder Podcast

1035: Chicago Boy // Spiritual Lessons from Black & White America 28 (Eric Ludy)

Sep 4, 2023
Emmett Till, a fun-loving 14-year-old boy, whose social faux pas in 1955 led to significant changes in America. The podcast discusses the code of Jim Crow, the murder of Emmett Till, racism and communism, Rosa Parks' defiance, taking action against injustice, and the concept of taking up one's cross and following Jesus.
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  • The death of Emmett Till was a catalyst for the civil rights movement, leading to significant events like the Montgomery bus boycotts and the rise of Martin Luther King Jr.
  • The violent death of missionary Jim Elliot inspired Christians to boldly proclaim the gospel and be willing to sacrifice their lives for their faith.

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The Awakening of Rosa Parks

The death of Emmett Till sparks a movement in the civil rights era, leading to Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat on a bus. This act propels the Montgomery bus boycotts and brings Martin Luther King Jr. to the forefront of the movement.

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