His name is Phil Finch, and he was born and raised in Georgia—a decade or so before major changes in America’s civil rights laws. He was raised under the leadership of a man who was the father of the 20th Century’s most famous orator—Dr. Martin Luther King, Sr—the man who Baptized him. He was an usher—and later became the head deacon—at Ebenezer Baptist Church—the spiritual home for the civil rights movement where both Reverend King, Sr. and Jr. preached. On this episode Joe Watkins speaks to his good friend Phil Finch about being in the front pew of history.
Up Next in Season 2 (2021)
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Christ in Every Language : State of I...
Have you ever experienced worship in another culture? Maybe on a missions trip or perhaps visiting family in another city. Sometimes the tunes are familiar, but the words couldn’t be more different. In American culture, you can choose the church that’s most like you. You find the worship experien...
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Racial Reconciliation : State of Inde...
How do we confront the complexities of race in American in a way that recognizes the good that our differences bring—the richness that is the tapestry of a society that invites everyone—who embraces our values—to sit at the table of brotherhood? But how do we also understand the need to repent of...
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The Capitol Piano Boys
Representative David Rowe and Representative Andrew Lewis have a few things in common. They grew up in Christian homes— have been active in international missions—and both have real musical talent. And now, they’re even seatmates on the floor of the Pennsylvania House, seated just a few rows back...
