How Jerry Falwell turned his religious conviction into political action

Rev. Jerry Falwell died Tuesday at the age of 73, but the institutions he built will continue to shape American politics for years to come.

Guests

• Steve Scott: Former religion editor for the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Scott retired from the paper after 23 years there, and is now pursuing a master's degree at United Theological Seminary in New Brighton.
• Corwin Smidt: Director of the Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Resources

• The Henry Institute at Calvin College