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Purpose That Prevails

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  • ‘Purpose That Prevails’ was created to inspire its listeners, primarily of the Christian faith, to understand and embrace the power that comes with taking steps forward to achieve a greater global society through the sharing of ideas and personal involvement in events that will help to shape the social, economic and religious landscapes in the American South over the next half-century.  Through conversations with prominent historians, religious scholars and college educators, “Purpose That Prevails with Otis Pickett” strives to provide listeners with greater insight into the history of the Southern Christian movement and how it has shaped the last half-century in American politics, education and social justice. 
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  • Episode 8 - Dr. Ansley Quiros & Dr. Sam Perry

    Episode 8 - Dr. Ansley Quiros & Dr. Sam Perry
    Nov 28 2023
    On this week’s episode of “Purpose That Prevails with Dr. Otis Pickett,” Dr. Otis speaks with two religious historians and scholars who, like Otis, grew up as kids during the 1980’s “Jesus Movement” era, and whose faith was shaped by this period of rise in Christian evangelicalism. Dr. Ansley Quiros is a Professor of History at the University of North Alabama, has written extensively on race, politics and religion in today’s society, and has been integral in the development of an interracial faith community in Americas, Georgia. Sam Perry is a Professor of Sociology and Religious Studies at the University of Oklahoma, and has been a leading scholar in creating awareness of the dangers that nationalism can have when buttressed with Christian faith, even being interviewed by the January 6th Committee as an expert contributor. Among the topics of discussion in this episode include the rise of Christian nationalism and its dangers to society, how Christianity has become manipulated by American politics, and why racial healing and social justice have helped create multicultural communities in the South. Learn more on the Purpose That Prevails webpage here: https://ncpodcasts.com/purposethatprevails
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    44 mins
  • Episode 7 - Howard & Kellie Brown

    Episode 7 - Howard & Kellie Brown
    Nov 21 2023
    On this week’s episode of “Purpose That Prevails with Dr. Otis Pickett,” Dr. Otis discusses the growth of multiculturalism in the Christian church over the last 20 years and it’s positive impact on Christians of all races with Howard & Kellie Brown, a husband & wife pastoral team who are pioneers in the field of “multicultural church planting” for the Presbyterian Church’s PCA, where they have helped bring diversity to Christian communities across the South. Among the topics of discussion in this episode include the history of church planting and how it has successfully brought welcome diversity to predominately White Christian communities across the South, the challenges faced by both black and white parishioners as they seek to share their faith with people outside of their race, and how racial healing has been integral in the success of creating racially diverse Christian communities. Learn more on the Purpose That Prevails webpage here: https://ncpodcasts.com/purposethatprevails
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    40 mins
  • Episode 6 - Dr. Robert P. Jones

    Episode 6 - Dr. Robert P. Jones
    Nov 14 2023
    On this week’s episode of “Purpose That Prevails with Dr. Otis Pickett,” Dr. Otis has a dynamic one-on-on talk with religious scholar and award-winning author Dr. Robert P. Jones, whose articles on religion, politics and culture are featured in TIME Magazine, The Atlantic, the New York Times and other major media outlets. He is the Founder of the Public Religion Research Institute and his book, “White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity,” won the 2021 American Book Award. Among the topics of discussion in this episode include the current state of white supremacy in American Christianity, the hidden roots of white supremacy in American history, and how the changing demographics of the US is diminishing the power of white supremacists. Learn more on the Purpose That Prevails webpage here: https://ncpodcasts.com/purposethatprevails
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    43 mins
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