A Black Eagle Scout Responds to Hegseth's Attack on the Scouts

In this episode of Faithful Witness with Terrance Carroll, Terrance responds to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s criticism of the Boy Scouts—now Scouting America—and explores what’s really at stake.What does the Eagle Scout Award represent? Is diversity a betrayal of tradition—or a fulfillment of it?Drawing from his own experience and the moral vision behind Scouting, Terrance explains why inclusion strengthens institutions rather than weakens them. He challenges narrow worldviews that seek to define patriotism, faith, and citizenship in exclusionary terms, and makes the case that Scouting’s evolution reflects America at its best.🔎 Topics include:The meaning and discipline behind the Eagle Scout AwardThe transition from Boy Scouts to Scouting AmericaDiversity and inclusion in civic institutionsRejecting narrow nationalism and exclusionary ideologyFaith, democracy, and moral leadershipAt a time when public leaders question inclusive institutions, this conversation asks: Who gets to define American character?👉 Subscribe to Faithful Witness with Terrance Carroll for weekly conversations at the intersection of faith, democracy, and public life.