Marinate On That

Welcome to the Transforming the Church podcast. In today's episode, we'll be highlighting how to stop seeking approval from people because we have already been approved by God. We often see ourselves and form an identity based on our performance: EGO or self-loathing. It's time that we love ourselves correctly by believing and seeing ourselves as God sees us. How we see ourselves determines our habits and our habits establish our lives. So instead we get to love ourselves correctly. Let's listen in with our co-hosts, Pastor Derwin Gray and Alexandra Hoover.  Alexandra: Our soul tattoo this week is this - Love yourself correctly by seeing yourself the way God sees you.

Episode 3 | It's time for different | Overcoming shame. Welcome to the Transforming the Church podcast. It's season 2 and we're talking all about how it's time for different. In this episode, our co-hosts will discuss “overcoming shame.” If you struggle with guilt and shame, we want you to experience the love and transformation found in Jesus. Our co-hosts have an honest and vulnerable conversation about how to heal from shame. And now here are your hosts of the podcast, Alexandra Hoover and Pastor Derwin Gray. Our soul tattoo this week is this - See and believe what God sees and believes about you.

Welcome to the Transforming the Church podcast. This season we're talking all about how it's time for different. In this episode we're asking the question, “Does God love me?” So many wonder if God loves them. What does God's love look like? What does it mean for me? How does it transform my life? If you have questions about God's love for you, listen in with our co-hosts Alexandra Hoover and Pastor Derwin Gray. Our soul tattoo this week is this – Remember that we love God because He loved us first. Jesus came down to love us in our despair, in our brokenness, in our rejection.

Today we're kicking off a new podcast series with our first episode – How to love God in a world that says otherwise. Make sure to subscribe so you won't miss any new episodes. What does it look like to love God? A life of sacrifice? Serving? Tune in as Alexandra Hoover and Pastor Derwin L. Gray talk through what it looks like to truly love God in a world that says otherwise. Make sure to connect with us www.transformationchurch.tc

Our guest in today's episode is Annie F. Downs. You know her from her wildly popular podcast That Sounds Fun! She also is the best-selling author of several books including That Sounds Fun, Looking for Lovely, and Let's All Be Brave. She's also a sought-after speaker and Bible teacher. Listen in on this conversation all about prayer.

Today's episode is all about God's Kingdom, mission, and what our role is in all of it. As Christ followers, we have been given a ministry and mission, we get to join Jesus in bringing His Kingdom to earth. Join us for this conversation with your hosts Dr. Derwin Gray and Alexandra Hoover.

Do you ever struggle with worry? Chances are you do! But as followers of Jesus, we can choose worship over worry. How? Listen in to today's episode as we learn how to do this together.

In today's very special episode we welcome Vicki Gray to the podcast. She is the co-founder of Transformation Church along with her husband, Dr. Derwin Gray. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Spiritual Formation and Staff Health and has a passion for prayer and discipleship. In today's episode, she'll be talking about how we can depend on God when everything else fails.

In today's episode, we're talking about how to reconcile hard things with a good God. Everyone goes through difficult experiences, but when we're walking through a hard season or facing an impossible situation, what does that say about God's goodness? Listen in with your hosts, Dr. Derwin Gray and Alexandra Hoover.

In episode 2 of Transforming the Church podcast, Pastor Derwin and Alexandra sit down with Jackie Hill Perry to talk about how prayer is both an invitation and a command. The Lord's Prayer is like a mini-catechism that shows us how we should pray and invites us to connect with the heart of our Father.

In our very first episode of Transforming the Church, Alexandra Hoover will ask Pastor Derwin Gray about the power of prayer. Can God actually hear all of us? What is the purpose of prayer? Listen in as they delve into these questions and more.

Marinate on That is now Transforming the Church! Join Dr. Derwin Gray with his new co-host, Alexandra Hoover, as they talk about how to equip and disciple our churches so they can be gospel-centered transformative communities of love and grace.

Now that we know why we build multiethnic churches, how do we go about building them? In Part 2, Pastor Derwin sits down with a few staff members of Transformation Church to talk about what boots on the ground multiethnic ministry actually looks like.

When it comes to the multiethnic church, it's important to establish our why. In this episode, Dr. Derwin Gray & Vicki Gray discuss the theology behind the multiethnic church and how they got started planting Transformation Church in 2010.

In this special bonus episode of Marinate on That, Dr. Derwin Gray sits down with Rachel Baribeau to discuss what she's doing to "change the narrative." As a sportscaster, Rachel saw first-hand the mental health struggles of young athletes. Now she's working to help them understand their purpose outside of sports.

In this Bonus Episode of Marinate on That, Dr. Derwin Gray shares what he has learned over the last six episodes from the guests who shared their stories of healing. He offers his own words of wisdom to help others on their journey.

We all experience tragedy in our lives. In this episode, Joel Muddamalle shares about the tragic death of his cousin and the steps he's taken towards healing.

In this episode, Dr. Derwin Gray is joined by Pastor Josh Samarco, who also serves at Transformation Church. Pastor Josh had a tumultuous childhood, but an unexpected encounter with God changed the trajectory of his life. As he grew in his faith, he realized he had to deal with the trauma from his past and began a journey to healing through counseling and biblical community.

This powerful episode of Marinate on That features Dr. Gray's wife, Vicki. She has walked through seasons of extreme suffering that brought on depression. She shares the lessons she learned about God in her suffering and how prayer and His Word brought comfort and lasting transformation.

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older. Carlos Whittaker was one of those adults, but in his latest book, Enter Wild, he talks about his journey of healing from anxiety.

Lysa TerKeurst has shared much of her life in her books, but her latest book, Forgiving What You Can't Forget, takes the reader on a journey of finding healing through forgiveness. Listen in on this candid conversation between Lysa and Dr. Derwin Gray to discover what true forgiveness is and how it can be your first step towards healing.

On the opening episode to season 2 of Marinate on That, Dr. Derwin Gray talks with Brittney Moses of the Faith and Mental Wellness Podcast. They discuss healing through therapy and the importance of brain health. Brittney shares her story of how becoming a teen mom actually showed her the scandalous grace of Jesus and propelled her into a passion for merging faith and brain health.

Season 2 of Marinate on That with Dr. Derwin Gray premieres Monday, October 12. Check out the trailer to find out more about the upcoming season.

In the final episode for this season, Pastor Derwin has a conversation with the one and only Beth Moore. They talk about happiness, ministry, and Jesus Himself being the prize of Christianity. This conversation was originally recorded for Pastor Derwin’s book release party for his latest book, The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches About Finding True Happiness. Enjoy this talk and get your own copy of The Good Life at thegoodlifebook.net.

This is a special episode because Derwin is joined by his son, Jeremiah. They have a vulnerable conversation about the sudden change that occurred in Jeremiah’s life just as he was starting his college football career. Jeremiah sensed God calling him in a different direction. He talks about navigating this change and being obedient to God’s calling no matter what.

May is Brain Health Awareness Month. In today’s episode, Derwin sits down with one of today’s leading experts on brain health, Dr. Daniel Amen. This interview was originally recorded for Transformation Church’s Brain Health Conversations. You can find more information on these conversations at transformationchurch.tc.

In this episode, Derwin is joined by his wife, Vicki Gray. Vicki is one of the co-founders of Transformation Church and currently serves as the Executive Directional Strategist. In this episode, they talk about parenting, church planting, and prayer. Enjoy listening in on this vulnerable and eye-opening conversation!

Many of us are chasing happiness like children chase shadows. Happiness always seems just out of reach. But what if we’re thinking about happiness all wrong? In this episode, Derwin discusses five lies we often believe about happiness and shares the truth about what real happiness looks like.

Last week we shared Pastor Derwin’s candid conversation with Fantasia. As they were wrapping up their recording KJ Scriven, creative arts pastor at Transformation Church, walked in and they began having a conversation about ministry and mission. What happens when you say yes to God’s call? We hit record so we could share this important exchange with you all. We hope you enjoy this conversation and marinate on what it means to be “in ministry” and live on mission.

On today’s episode, Derwin has a special guest. Fantasia is a singer/songwriter who became a household name after winning American Idol at just 19 years old. She is also a member of Transformation Church and calls Derwin her pastor and friend. Listen in on their candid conversation on what it means to be a Christian in the music industry and Fantasia’s spiritual journey.

This episode on anxiety was recorded a couple of months ago and was not set to release until next month. In light of the global pandemic we are all facing, we felt it would be a helpful resource for anyone who may be dealing with anxiety during this time. Although Dr. Derwin does not mention COVID-19 or coronavirus specifically, the principles and truths he discusses still apply. As another resource, we are offering Chapter 5 of his forthcoming book for free. In this chapter, he addresses how the early Church responded to pandemics and plagues. Instead of responding with fear, they responded with truth and love. You can download this free chapter at thegoodlifebook.net.

Christ-followers should be known as peacemakers, but are we? Sometimes it can feel awkward or even scary living as a cultural peacemaker. Pastor Derwin walks through some practical steps we can all take to reach across ethnic lines.

Pastor Derwin reflects on the past ten years of Transformation Church. In February 2010, Pastor Derwin and Vicki Gray along with a team of people came together to launch Transformation Church. Over the past ten years, TC has seen incredible growth, and Pastor Derwin has learned many lessons along the way. Listen in as he shares his insights on the past ten years of church planting. Find the show notes on DerwinLGray.com.

As Christians, should we have New Year's Resolutions? Pastor Derwin Gray kicks off 2020 looking at resolution vs resolve and why one may be better than the other.

Are you ok with not being famous? Or not being a household name? Pastor Derwin Gray is back and this month he is marinating on being unknown.

Pastor Derwin is back and he is taking a look at Leadership vs Discipleship.

Dr. Derwin Gray is back and this month he's shedding light on a topic that often stays in the shadows. Mental health. Pastor Derwin will specifically address the soul care of pastors because they aren't immune to mental health issues.

Episode #3 is here. Join Dr. Derwin Gray as he marinates on the popularity of the prosperity gospel.

Dr. Derwin Gray is back with episode #2 of Marinate On That. This time he's marinating on belonging to God.

Dr. Derwin Gray enters the podcast universe with an open and honest discussion about the Christians role in divisive discussions surrounding politics, and theology.