Ross Murray
The Kaleidoscope of Identity with Ross Murray
Explore the power of story as a leadership tool with Ross Murray, Vice President of the Media Institute. Ross walks us through building powerful narratives for connection. In essence, Ross helps us understand how to use story as a change management tool. We also dive into moments where he faced discrimination, embraced his identity, and turned it all into a panoply of opportunities to help LGBTQ+ people locally, nationally, and internationally.
Explore the power of story as a leadership tool with Ross Murray, Vice President of the Media Institute. Ross walks us through building powerful narratives for connection. In essence, Ross helps us understand how to use story as a change management tool. We also dive into moments where he faced discrimination, embraced his identity, and turned it all into a panoply of opportunities to help LGBTQ+ people locally, nationally, and internationally.
Guest Biography
Ross Murray is a Vice President at the GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) Media Institute and provides activist, spokesperson, and media engagement training and education for LGBTQ and allied community members, the media industry and advocacy organizations. Ross is also a founder and director of The Naming Project, a faith-based camp for LGBTQ youth and their allies. He’s an author and his book, Made, Known, Loved: Developing LGBTQ-Inclusive Youth Ministry is available from Fortress Press. Ross is a producer for the "Yass, Jesus!" podcast, a faith and sexuality affirming podcast that believes you don't have to pick between gay and God. Ross is an ordained Deacon in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, with a specific calling to advocate for LGBTQ people and to bridge the LGBTQ and faith communities. |
Show Notes
Season 1, Episode 2 Credits
Guest: Ross Murray Host: Liz Cavallaro Host: Bree Fram Audio: Frieda Garcia |