From the Boston Tea Party onwards, we Americans have used the power of the Boycott to hit our opponents where it hurts—in the wallet. It was a signature act of quiet protest in the civil rights movement—one that was deployed to debilitate a system of segregated buses in Montgomery, Alabama. But it seems like every day there’s a call to boycott popping up somewhere in social media—many of them fellow Christians—pushing back against a culture that doesn’t always respect or share our values. But is this always the right strategy? And what is the goal of a boycott? Is it to gain attention for a cause, or to punish or strike back against a group that’s offended us?
On this episode, Joe Watkins talks with Courtney Reissig, an author who is challenging her readers to stop, think, and pray before they rally the neighborhood against that local retailer or coffee shop. (original airdate 9-29-23)
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Next Generation Voices : State of Ind...
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Losing Our Religion: State of Indepen...
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