Purpose That Prevails

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. 

Christianity
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Episode 8 - Dr. Ansley Quiros & Dr. Sam Perry
Dr. Otis speaks with two religious historians and scholars Dr. Ansley Quiros & Dr. Sam Perry about the rise of Christian nationalism and government's influence on the church in the south and beyond.
44 min
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Episode 7 - Howard & Kellie Brown
Pastors Howard & Kellie Brown discusses the growth of multiculturalism in the Christian church over the last 20 years and it’s positive impact.
40 min
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Episode 6 - Dr. Robert P. Jones
A dynamic one-on-on talk with religious scholar and award-winning author Dr. Robert P. Jones about white supremacy in American history, Christianity, and the impact of the evolving demographics of our Nation.
42 min
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Episode 5 - Dr. Susan Glisson & Dr. Jennifer Gu...
Dr. Otis speaks with two of his most esteemed colleagues Dr. Susan Glisson and Dr. Jennifer Gunter about their faith, their stories growing up in the south, and their work to advance the healing of the church.
40 min
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Episode 4 - Dr. Jemar Tisby
Dr. Otis speaks with national speaker, religious historian and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Jemar Tisby about a solution-oriented approach to healing the church.
45 min
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Episode 3 - Dr. Russell Moore
A powerful one-on-one conversation with Dr. Russell Moore, Editor-In-Chief of Christianity Today, about the future of evangelicalism in America.
50 min
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Episode 2 - DeSean Dyson & Dr. Peter Slade
Dr. Otis speaks with two prominent educators and religious scholars DeSean Dyson and Dr. Peter Slade about their faith and healing divisions within the church.
48 min
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Episode 1 - Vernon Burton & Rhondda Thomas
On this week’s episode, Dr. Otis speaks with two distinguished scholars of history and literature, both professors at Clemson University, Vernon Burton and Rhondda Thomas.
53 min
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Introducing...Purpose That Prevails
A podcast about faith hosted by Dr. Otis Pickett
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