Why Save 71? The Fight to Save Jerry Falwell’s Liberty University (with Calum Best)

MindShift Podcast

English - March 19, 2021 20:27 - 48 minutes - 42.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 87 ratings
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In this episode, we round out our examination of the Falwell family legacy by speaking with Calum Best, who is himself an alumni of the Christian University founded by Jerry Falwell Sr., which was then taken over by his son ... Read More »

Beyond objecting to Jerry Falwell Jr’s leadership style and negative example he set, we also discuss Charlie Kirk and the Falkirk Center, which until recently was headquartered at Liberty.

Although he still identifies as an evangelical, Calum is definitely critical of many aspects of the movement…I hope you find this conversation intriguing and informative!