Michael W. Waters

Freestyle: Reflections on Faith, Family, Justice, and Pop Culture Michael W. Waters

Rev. Dr. Michael Waters identifies as a member of the hip-hop generation living in an urban context. His purpose in writing is to inspire hope in the promise of a new day, in the assurance of victory over defeat, and in the fulfillment of God s promises within the created order. Freestyle boldly confronts issues within the urban community such as addiction, education, incarceration, family issues, and absentee fathers . Based on his blogs from The Huffington Post, Waters speaks truth to relevant current events with his edgy but truthful perspectives.
Sample chapters include:

• Glory: A New Day for Family and Fatherhood in Hip Hop Culture
• With Deepest Regret: A Letter to the Ancestors
• An Odd Future for Faith in Hip-Hop
• The Liturgy of Trayvon Martin
• They Reminisce Over You (T. R. O. Y).