Chicago’s 'Rooftop Pastor' BLASTS NBA Star Stephen Jackson’s Promotion of Gang Violence | Ep 722

Pastor Corey Brooks spent nearly a year on a rooftop to raise money to build a community center in Chicago’s notorious gang-controlled “O’block.” That’s why Pastor Brooks took exception with former NBA star Stephen Jackson “checking in” with the “real ones.” One of the kids featured in Jackson’s infamous “O’block” video is headed to jail accused of murder. Brooks shares that story and the battles he’s facing advocating for the black community as a Christian conservative in one of the most liberal, crime-ridden cities in the country.
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[@heywella]

40 something Stephen Jackson checking in with teenagers in the projects and bragging about it on social media was crazy. GOAT CLOWN move right there🤡 🐐

[@floydjr1478]

Exactly

[@oldmansportsog2514]

He is a joke of a human being enabling them gangsters instead of calling them out for how they wreck the community. L

[@frankgambrel1683]

He is a clown

[@cthomas1821]

Goat clown is crazy 😂😂😂

[@williamwald9282]

It’s called keeping it real! 🤦‍♂️

[@frederickgale0554]

Thank you Jason Whitlock for this video. This is the best program I’ve heard from you, being born and raised in Chicago. My heart is for Chicago changing for the better

[@mbp7060]

Here's the bottom line, *Brandon Johnson* is still the Mayor. He is going to undermine every effort to make positive progress in Chicago. Anyway, I'm just checking in.

[@Ajas0810]

He’s probably already gotten a cut or else it wouldn’t have been built.

[@jasonleveck8546]

We know people out here are against us as servants of the One God Almighty. So we do what we can do as human beings, which is limited and leave all the other aspects to the Lord God Almighty. We allow God to work in the places only he can and we continue to do what we can do.

[@davidcase1286]

have the pastor back at least 6x a year. he's great

[@blaisetzu]

Meanwhile we still waiting on Dr Umar's magical school for the gifted.

[@shaieresmirnoff]

It ain’t comin. Just send $ to his cash app is the plan. Going on 16 years

[@petergianakopoulos4926]

I sent in a resume to teach students how to take care of their hair

[@hebrewharv8018]

DONATIONS!!!!!😂😂

[@Qboro]

A true pastor, not those con artists and thieves like td jakes joel Osteen and rest of those clowns

[@jasonleveck8546]

I'm very pleased to see actual servants of God begin getting a platform.

[@wildmansteve5451]

Jason, please have Pastor Corey on again. Fearless has really found its voice in the last few months. Pastor Corey is the real deal! Much better than Royce White😂

[@thelight7083]

When our Lord Jesus Christ is working in our lives know evil can come against us. Thank you pastor for fighting for our kids and may God bless you and protect you.

[@rillihi697]

Stephen jackson is george floyd with a tiny amount of basketball skill

[@otrnam1]

What kind of comparison are you making about Mr. Floyd who was murdered by that POS Chauvin and Stephen Jackson?

[@josephm6808]

I remember when guys like Penny Hardaway, Grant Hill, Iverson, Garnett were considered “stars” are we really to the point of calling a guy like Stephen Jackson a “star”?? Everyone gets a trophy huh, and every role player is now an “NBA star” man.. what has happened to the sport and league I once loved and couldn’t get enough of. I can’t even watch the product they call “basketball” anymore. Just sad..

[@teresaebosley6532]

May God Bless this Pastor. Amen

[@c-mobucks4930]

This is an interesting guy. You should have him on more often so he can get more support and we can follow his walk.

[@petergianakopoulos4926]

Only if we trash SAS

[@mattglenn29]

Jacksons been a less than respectable person his entire life

[@tjayd1225]

I didn’t think Stephen Jackson could get anymore clownish & here we are

[@teezobobb8575]

I like the Rooftop Pastor!

[@yelder12]

One of your best... I understand the WNBA coverage and I do understand you can do both things. But these type of interviews is the work you was called to do!! Greatness!

[@jasonleveck8546]

For what it's worth, i'm in agreement with you brother!

[@ECD92]

Stephen jackson is always been a self proclaimed tough guy. We have only seen him fight when the brawl happened at the pistons game and he fought 5'5 drunk fans in the crowd. Other then that, no footage at all. Hes like 40 plus and chain smokes. He isn't shit in a fight.

[@Guilla4Life]

This is who Jason NEEDS to be talking to.. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@MELTVLIVE]

YESSSSSS!!!!

[@MrBlackbolt1]

Ummm .. this IS who he is talking to.

[@I_Love_my_adblock4408]

🙋🏾‍♂️ Easter Island face 🗿 Steven Jackson, the world's oldest teenager.

[@jermainedevries5536]

While most of us, yes I am including myself are out here trying to make money to buy fast cars and fancy houses, there are people out here sacrificing to make a real difference. This guy is nothing short of an inspiration 👏

[@DennisWoods-oo1vl]

Amazing person. Keep up the good work.

[@counterpuncher01]

Wow this guy using gang funerals to spread truth is brilliant and righteous as It gets

[@mariohorn2459]

Great interview

[@chopter33]

Obama nowhere to be found.

[@Papote44]

Thank you 👏👏👏👏

[@Ajas0810]

It’s not an lgbtq center or else he would be there.

[@petergianakopoulos4926]

Wife is from o block

[@ranilcurry615]

Obama did a great job for 8 years as President. Trump should do Community Service speaking in Chicago.

[@s.tavares3257]

Lies.. he helped the alphabet mafia more than he helped blacks.. yet blacks still can’t get it through their heads.

[@jimfuerstenberg-pv1dd]

How do we support/donate to his project

[@GC3-22]

As a person who does not worship his skin and is black this is one of the best episodes I've seen that is specifically focused on the black community in America!

[@KsDontMiss21]

Why can’t the mayor give them the other 15 mil.?

[@josephvogel684]

It all about da community. Jews and Asians seem to be doing ok without da community?

[@ontheblock25]

Great job pastor

[@ozzyugo6587]

Jason I want to use this opportunity to let you know you are doing a very good job. The way you look at social issues from a different perspective is eye-opening. I am an African living in the UK, and I believe in standing against all forms of discrimination. I use Nelson Mandela as a focal point. If he can stay in prison for 27 years based on what he knows is right, I should be able to bear the consequences of being principled. Men like you are becoming extinct because no one wants to say the unpopular truth anymore. Please continue to be fearless and keep on the good side of righteousness.

[@apng8879]

Great talk!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DaMixWizard]

All he needs to do is ask 30 NBA & NFL players for $500k each and it's a done deal. But I bet not 1 player would donate a $1000. But I bet they would pay $2000-$5000 for a female escort to come to their room while on the road😅

[@skipsharpe9775]

Lol exactly

[@williamwald9282]

You sure called that one!

[@oogabooga1023]

Facts

[@herkdogg1]

This is what our black churches should be doing instead of being the bully pulpit for the democrats ! God bless and protect this pastor !

[@jasonleveck8546]

We should, as the body of Christ only speak the word and allow the world and other people to be proven or disproven by it.

[@RaynardColeman-oe1hc]

Great show great interview. I commend this man for fighting the battle right in the belly of the beast.

[@kenyongray2615]

If there were more men in the USA and the world like Pastor Brooks, we would all be better off. I saw him interviewed awhile back during the middle of winter and there Pastor Brooks was on top of the roof. May God bless this man! God bless Jason also.

[@flight2424]

Let me get this straight... The pastor pretends to be homeless and live on a rooftop for a year and does this stunt twice and raise millions, meanwhile actual homeless people living on the street and they can't raise their hand and get a warm meal... Please tell me how this makes sense?? So, if you pretend to be homeless, you can raise millions and those millions does not directly address homelessness at all, but the actual homeless people unfortunately are still homeless for real not for stunt or publicity. Where do they come up or their needs are addressed in this community center?

[@magnetsoldiercephas331]

Thank you for partnering with Preborn. This is the most vital part of civilization other than God. Breaks my heart knowing all these angels have no say and are dependent on parents that don’t want them. Evil, pure evil. Why don’t you let the baby be born and then just walk away? it’s the exact same thing. Think about that. Past is past but you can make the right decision today. Remember, you were allowed to live. Blessings

[@trakficjam17]

Sadly, the youth have been influenced by false prophets who are promoting wickedness in this world. The parents have to take responsibility for allowing them to have no discipline in their lives. It all starts from the inside out. Have God in your life, everyone.😞🙏🏾

[@ericelliott9086]

Instead of constantly criticizing the Democrats, why don't you take some time to address black conservatives as well? It seems like you always zero in on the Democrats. What about the black conservatives who have significant influence and financial resources? Where are they in your discussions?

[@danielmandigo636]

Gov is not the answer as showen by his work in the community. Jesus talks about you (the singular) help others not the plural you (gov)

[@NCeezo]

have to cut the check! we as black men had no starting points and the line was even pulled further back with then drug laws! so gimme my dam freedom and reparations

[@anthonydavis5993]

Those people who left his church are the ones who say, "Lord, Lord and Jesus says I never knew you!" They didn't believe, nor know the Word of God.

[@flight2424]

Jesus will say the same for the Pastor Brooks as well unfortunatley. A pastor can never serve 2 God's, I say this because whenever pastors and politics get together God's law his commandments become compromised with the sin of lying. I listened to this entire interview and not one time did this pastor mention the name of Jesus Christ or God for that matter. But he made it clear about who he serves and that is the republican party. So build all the community centers in the hood that you would like that cost 25 million dollars a facility or a building regardless of cost will save no one, but Jesus Christ will. Doing it the "Chicago" way? Really dude? So you are really saying as a man of God you are willing to lie, cheat, and steal for what actually? To save a kid who murdered someone from going to adult lock up? He wasn't acting as child when he took a life. I apologize if my comments sounds harsh but the idea if these super or mega churches are only self serving and maybe his politics did drive his members away if any pastor stick with God scripture and stand on the truth of God. But it appears that this pastor like most only serves the spirit of self because he is doing this and that in the black community etc.. this a very old and dated business model passed down from MLK, Malcom, Jesse Jackson, Sharpton, etc.. they have exploited more black people than slavery itself. Get out of all the skin idolatry and get back on scripture.

[@anthonydavis5993]

@flight2424 nah, you can have a say. But like he said, don't preach it over the pulpit. God gave us a reprieve with the Constitution and were gonna mess around and lose it. You up hold it by walking in the statues of God, know His Word by meditation every day. Read the Constitution, "Government" violates it every day cause we are sleeping at the wheel. We, the people, we're in the Wizard of Oz, and everybody is scared to pull the curtain back. Read how Paul delt with the Romans. He knew his rights

[@jmaundo4759]

⁠@@flight2424respectfully, you don’t know what the Messiah will say to Mr Brooks. You should be more concerned with your own judgement. Your disdain for a black man taking ownership of his community and incentivizing misguided youth to make better decisions says a lot about you and your pseudo spirituality. Be humble. You’re not biblically knowledgeable enough, nor qualified to be a judge to Mr Brooks or anyone else for that matter. Pray for wisdom, and if it’s meant for you you’ll gain it.

[@XXWeaponXIV]

@@jmaundo4759 a Christian should not be worried about calling himself a republican especially when those same values would go against what Jesus Christ taught, Jesus told us to not be of the world and politics is one of the most wicked things in the world filled with corruption and you want to praise a man for doing stuff in his own vanity, credit Jesus Christ for everything and preach the gospel

[@akhi5749]

@@flight2424 Most of what you said I agree with but don’t ever speak ill of Malcolm X. He was one of the most sincere, honest, and courageous leaders this side of the 20th century.

[@meme-qk7jq]

What an inspiring man. GOD will surely bless him. I do hope he writes that book or has somebody do it for him.

[@MrTerrrrible]

He lucky Steve Kim wasn’t on that rooftop…

[@joewild6871]

Very inspirational interview.

[@mikes9745]

That man needs to be the mayor of Chicago

[@jrc1219]

I'm just sitting down to watch this podcast as I listened to Jason's introduction; I'm really hoping that he & his center don't fall into the horrible policies of Chicago... Proverbs 22:6

[@flight2424]

Spoiler alert.... that is inevitable unfortunately

[@asshat23871]

Pastor Brooks is my favorite twitter follow .. he's really inspiring.

[@faithinthecross1769]

Where is the Gospel of Jesus Christ being peached in all of this, isn't that the whole reason for the purpose in life? Good deeds are wonderful but it's useless if you're not delivering the message of the True Gospel. A building will not stop the violence anywhere, a changed heart by the preaching of the Gospel will. So if the 40 million dollar facility is designed to stop the violence by going there instead of hanging out on the street its not going to happen. Conflict resolution and Counseling really!!

[@DollaB65]

Facts!

[@WHealthySelf]

The quote of the day, the church members attacked him, and the gangs were friends with him.

[@dwaynethomas4655]

Up to this day of the face of God's earth thst we as humans still don't get it, do not mix politics with the church the day you begin to mix politics with your church it's the day you really invite the devil inro your congregation. You are to be blame for what happens you are the man of God and God wants us about the ways of the world and you begin to embrace the ways of the world and you paid a heavy price.

[@flight2424]

You're not wrong...

[@StevenSpates]

This is a real man.

[@edub9716]

Says you.

[@StevenSpates]

@@edub9716 that's right. He's a man. Something you're not.

[@flight2424]

Thank you edub lol

[@jasonleveck8546]

@@edub9716 why is he not?

[@edub9716]

@@jasonleveck8546 I didn't say that he wasn't. I just don't want to hear it from, StevieSpates.

[@MyBoada]

This was obviously spiritual warfare. When a black conservative pastor was being attacked for his conservative views.

[@GranFinale]

The news said he was up there for 343 days, yet the pastor said only 94. Something don't smell right...🤔

[@danielinthelionsden654]

You need to listen to it again the 94 days was for for the prior place to close the 300 plus days for raising the funds for the community center!

[@mr.logicandfactsunapologet4926]

@@danielinthelionsden654people don’t listen at all!

[@thomashilson4158]

​@@danielinthelionsden654You are correct. Just today, I watched a video. One commenter made a statement based on erroneous listening. That commenter had 90 thumbs-up AND several written comments of approval. I was dumbfounded that 90+ people heard the video WRONG. A dozen or so OTHER people explained the error in their listening.

[@danielinthelionsden654]

@@thomashilson4158 this is our world today, people are easily misled and rather believe a lie over the truth and the Bible points this out! Only a small amount discern the truth as you did.

[@oldmansportsog2514]

Who remembers ludacris word of mouf album? Sista johnson in the front row with thongs on

[@rjames8elliott]

Best show yet.

[@jjphank]

Loved this video!!!

[@magnetsoldiercephas331]

To everyone who is a believer, listen to the Lord and you will receive the blessing on the other side. Doesn’t matter if you don’t understand, God is infinite and all-knowing and our Father, so take heed. Blessings are so amazing and worth it every time. We serve an awesome God and make sure you are that servant disciple we are called to be. Love this story. Very biblical. Almost a whole year including winter in Chicago. This guy is faithful and was blessed for it. Hallelujah

[@davidtyson4205]

Thank you, Jason we love listening to you from Switzerland

[@jordansntimbs]

Great interview, Whit. Corey Brooks; I’ll remember the name. He talks a lot of sense, he’s humble, and he’s doing big things out there. Giving guys jobs in construction and giving access to financial literacy. I liked what he said about not relying on government, too. I hope he continues his work; its sorely needed.

[@skipsharpe9775]

Great guest, this guy really puts his heart into his actions and cares to make improvements. I’m glad people like this exist.

[@itswurrk]

Whitlock u fell off bad I’m glad you not on the networks no more because your narrative is soo Uncle Ruckus is crazy smh 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@RoseReadings]

Jason please keep up the amazing reporting of good things done❤❤❤❤

[@jeannettechildress5682]

watch Reply,this was an Outstanding!!!! Conversation with Pastor Corey. 👏👏

[@philbridges3033]

Get waterboarded, listen to Mark Lamont Hill. Get waterboarded, listen to Mark Lamont Hill. It's a real toss-up for me.

[@ShaneBolerHunting]

They way they did this Pastor, if this don’t tell you who the REAL RACIST are in America, I don’t know what will

[@edcroteau3237]

How you find such awesome servants of the Lord for your show is just amazing to me..... I love watching Fearless!

[@T.T.J.E.]

Did it help that OBlock apartments were sold and the families removed also

[@kevintarantino8763]

Where is BLM ? Did they help to contribute part of the $40 million dollars project ?

[@michigan481]

If they could somehow make things work in Chicago ( worst city in america) they could take the format around the inner cities of america! Jason you could be a big help. I cant believe he is doing what he is doing in the tuffest place in the country. He is not even from Chicago and he get no help. Just think if Obama was on his side.

[@perrywalker6367]

Jason it's about damn time. Now we need to work on Greg Foreman, Ty Smith and definitely Candice

[@PurpleImpactStrategies]

Work on getting them to appear on the show?

[@perrywalker6367]

@@PurpleImpactStrategies yeah

[@oogabooga1023]

Stephen Jackson is a goofy 🤡! Clout chasing 101

[@Bears9McMahon]

Awesome guest..Thanks for this Jason

[@MrGarysugarman]

Trump needs to have a rally in Chicago, and Brooks needs to be a key speaker.

[@jasonleveck8546]

May wanna look at having the man on here from Dear Black Christian channel. He's a fine young man and doing good work!

[@PerryWalker-og5js]

I'm just getting a chance to watch this video and as a black christian man I'm beaming with pride

[@craigeodaniels4494]

It's so strange that when your talking about hot topics with a great guess your page lags and have a lot of commercials.

[@rudylovato8044]

Awesome job pastor Thanks to God Almighty Amen

[@HOOSIERDADDY24]

Corey Brooks is from Muncie Indiana the same town that Ball state is in that Jason went to college.

[@freddybo3715]

Jason Whitlock Fearless youtube channel a.k.a. Ball state recruitment channel

[@DollaB65]

Ask him why he went to court and lied for lil durk! That pastor ain’t innocent.

[@slamjackson64]

I'm not in Chicago and didn't think I'd be that interested in this conversation, but that was great. About to look into how I can donate to his community center fund.

[@jasonleveck8546]

Brother Vincent Ellison would be a fantastic guest on here!

[@karriemsharief]

You should have Pastor James Manning on the show.

[@LibertyBreedsProsperity]

What a great interview...some of your best lately

[@felipeflipgonzalez9094]

God bless you Pastor. Joshua 1:9 kjv

[@Tdavis_413]

Great idea as it relates to reparations! I’d be onboard with that.

[@IamN...]

Amen.

[@eddierosario1537]

Nba star? He was never a star he was a mediocre player at best

[@HereonTubeYou]

Wow Corey...God has blessed you with great wisdom and strength. Stay strong my brother. Something tells me you will.

[@jasonleveck8546]

We gotta be praying for all good shepherds and for the Lord's mighty hand to be over them!

[@Patrick-hc7tc]

Free Derek Chauvin

[@wmolders8160]

What an amazing interview and conversation!

[@TonyGodfearless909]

Jason you need to make the Pastor a weekly member

[@deloreswilliams1027]

Who would receive reparations

[@DONAVIN-0]

These young need the Gospel not foolishness

[@Yellowlightmediatv]

40:50 is when they speak on Stak Jackson

[@richardtardo5170]

This is a man of God, doing God’s Work.

[@YunaOrganics]

Hate to be pessimistic but i doubt a community center is going to do anything

[@petergianakopoulos4926]

What are you doing then?

[@YunaOrganics]

@@petergianakopoulos4926 $20 million and all the kids got was a gym and a pool. how many CDL licenses, or skills that will lead to good employment will come out of this? its another grift

[@XXWeaponXIV]

@@YunaOrganicsexactly it’s nonsense money laundering probably too, it should’ve been a community college or something that would teach skills for men and women to be able to work

[@jmaundo4759]

@@XXWeaponXIV well, unless you can provide proof of your “money laundering” claim, you’re bearing false witness on him… my God has some commandments about that. Secondly, as far as giving opportunities to work, he stated he’s heavily involved in the trade of construction, which provides training and work for the youth he helps mentor. How are you so sure the community center won’t have opportunities to help young adults become more eligible for employment? At the very least it’ll provide an alternative to standing on a street corner with nothing positive to look forward to. Why is it always those who likely aren’t doing anything for the less privileged, who always have the most to say about those who are trying to help? But carry on, because apparently you know best.

[@XXWeaponXIV]

@@jmaundo4759 I said probably money laundering not definitively, the church he was at doesn’t even have the viewership to even make that much money and I’m not saying he has to get a million views but he barley cracks 100 views, also in Chicago the real estate market is very corrupt and hard to even get into and he’s not even from Chicago too, why did the guy decide that he needed 35 million dollars to build a community center? This isn’t the first or last community center that still doesn’t address the problem which is most people are ungodly which is why crime still happens.

[@jlassonful]

i thought s jack was muslim?

[@leefuentes6733]

Steve Jackson was never a star.

[@ThomasKupec-vk8wp]

Courageous man of God!