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Pass The Mic: Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III (ARCHIVES)

Pass The Mic

The Witness

Christianity, Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy

4.7 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 29 January 2024

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

We are taking a little time to gear up for the next round of episodes from Pass The Mic but did not want to leave you hanging. We've got back to back hits from the archives for you to enjoy in the meantime. New episodes return Feb 5th. With civil rights advocacy in his DNA, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III built his ministry on community advancement and social justice activism. As Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Moss spent the last two decades practicing and preaching a Black theology that unapologetically calls attention to the problems of mass incarceration, environmental justice, and economic inequality. Dr. Moss is part of a new generation of ministers committed to preaching a prophetic message of love and justice, which he believes are inseparable companions that form the foundation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He was recently recognized as one of the “12 Most Effective Preachers in the English-Speaking World” by Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary. As part of his community engagement through Trinity United Church of Christ, Dr. Moss led the team that came up with the “My Life Matters” curriculum; which includes the viral video, “Get Home Safely: 10 Rules of Survival” created in the aftermath of Michael Brown’s death at the hands of Ferguson, Missouri police. Dr. Moss was named to the inaugural Root 100, a list that “recognizes emerging and established African-American leaders who are making extraordinary contributions,” according to the publication’s website. Honorees range between ages 25 to 45 and their accomplishments and successes transcend media headlines or statistics. With a unique gift to communicate across generations, Dr. Moss’ creative Bible-based messages have inspired young and old alike. His intergenerational preaching gift has made Dr. Moss a popular speaker on college campuses, at conferences, and churches across the globe. He is highly influenced by the works of Zora Neale Hurston, August Wilson, Howard Thurman, Jazz, and Hip-Hop music. The work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the pastoral ministry of his father, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio, have been primary mentors for his spiritual formation. The founder of Unashamed Media Group, a justice centered, faith-based agency committed to producing and curating stories to inspire the heart and challenge the mind, Dr. Moss is the recipient of a 2016 NAACP Image award for his work, which includes providing biblical context and theological support to a myriad of groups and causes, including the #BlackLivesMatter and the #Occupy movements. His earlier publications include: Redemption in a Red Light District, and The Gospel According to the Wiz: And Other Sermons from Cinema. He co-authored The Gospel Re-Mix; How to Reach the Hip-Hop Generation with three other contributors, and Preach! The Power and Purpose Behind Our Praise, with his father. He is married to his college sweetheart, the former Monica Brown of Orlando, Florida, a Spelman College and Columbia University graduate. They are the proud parents of two creative and humorous children, Elijah Wynton and Makayla Elon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This episode is brought to you in part by Reach.

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sign up today at reach others.org. dot org. This is Pass the Mic.

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Greetings and God bless. Welcome to another episode of Pass the Mic,

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Dynamic Voices for a diverse church,

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powered by the witness a black Christian collective.

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I am your host, Tyler Burns. You can follow me on Twitter and

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Instagram at Burns Clan. Please follow at your own risk and joining me as

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always is the man, the myth, the legend, the very extensive buy of a two-time best-selling author,

0:55.0

Mr Blue Check verified himself. Dr. Jamar Tisbee, what's going on, brother?

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Hey, I've been looking forward to this episode for a long time.

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We are blessed to have this topic and this guest today.

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So I'm thrilled.

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That's how I'm doing.

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Listen, let's get right into it.

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We don't want to waste any time.

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We have one of the words.

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I could read his bio, but truly, it would, first of all,

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it would take about 15 minutes for us to through it but beyond that he is simply put

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one of this generations for most spiritual leaders he is the pastor, senior pastor of Trinity

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United Church of Christ in Chicago and the author of many books,

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