Heath W. Carter

Heath W. Carter, a historian of American Christianity and author of *Union Made*, explores the often-overlooked working-class roots of social Christianity. He reveals how labor movements shaped the social gospel far from elite seminaries, highlighting grassroots efforts that pressed churches to advocate for labor rights. Carter discusses the evolution of church attitudes from anti-labor to embracing living wages, emphasizing the importance of collective action in transforming faith communities. He reflects on the challenges facing democracy and economic justice today, urging a return to solidarity.