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.

Episodes

Episode 8 - Dr. Ansley Quiros & Dr. Sam Perry

November 28, 2023 • 44 mins

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 societ...

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Episode 7 - Howard & Kellie Brown

November 21, 2023 • 40 mins

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 co...

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Episode 6 - Dr. Robert P. Jones

November 14, 2023 • 43 mins

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 ...

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Episode 5 - Dr. Susan Glisson & Dr. Jennifer Gunter

November 7, 2023 • 41 mins

On this week’s episode of “Purpose That Prevails with Dr. Otis Pickett,” Dr. Otis visits with two of his most esteemed colleagues from his days of working in racial healing and social justice in Mississippi, Dr. Jennifer “Bingo” Gunter, a college professor and civil rights dynamo who has been deeply involved in racial healing and social justice in the South for more than 20 years, and the renowned Dr. Susan Glisson, dubbed a “hero ...

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Episode 4 - Dr. Jemar Tisby

October 31, 2023 • 45 mins

On this week’s episode of “Purpose That Prevails with Dr. Otis Pickett,” Dr. Otis speaks with national speaker, religious historian and New York Times Bestselling author Dr. Jemar Tisby. Dr. Tisby earned his PhD in History at the University of Mississippi and has written 3 books that address racism from a religious, sociological and historical perspective, including the New York Times bestselling book, “The Color of Compromise,” wh...

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Episode 3 - Dr. Russell Moore

October 24, 2023 • 50 mins

On this week’s episode of “Purpose That Prevails with Dr. Otis Pickett,” Dr. Otis has a powerful one-on-one conversation with Dr. Russell Moore, the current Editor-In-Chief of Christianity Today, and the former President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), where he was controversially removed from his position due to comments he made that the SBC deems as critical of then President...

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Episode 2 - DeSean Dyson & Dr. Peter Slade

October 17, 2023 • 48 mins

On this week’s episode of “Purpose That Prevails with Dr. Otis Pickett,” Dr. Otis visits with two prominent educators and religious scholars whose work highlights and defines the intersections that connect race, history and the Christian Church. Dr. Peter Slade, a native of England and a college professor at Ashland University in Ohio, has been involved in racial healing in the US South for more than 30 years and his book, “Open Fr...

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Episode 1 - Vernon Burton & Rhondda Thomas

October 10, 2023 • 53 mins

On this week’s episode of “Purpose That Prevails with Dr. Otis Pickett,” Dr. Otis visits with two distinguished scholars who are also colleagues at Clemson University. Dr. Vernon Burton, The Matthew J. Perry Distinguished Chair of History at Clemson University, is considered to be one of the most distinguished historians of American culture living today, especially when it comes to the history of the American South. Vernon has been...

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Introducing...Purpose That Prevails

September 27, 2023 • 1 min

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