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The Grotto Podcast delivers strong inspiration, substantial hope, and precise direction to men, women, youth, and families using a faith-based foundation.

Jon Pettis


    • Feb 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 62 EPISODES


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    Spiritual Discipline - Solitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 18:39


    Solitude(NASB)Matthew 6:6 But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.

    Spiritual Discipline - Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 19:50


    In Matthew 6:9-13 during his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus explicitly tells us how to pray, even giving us a sample prayer we can model.He says,“(NASB)9 “Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10 ‘Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. 11 ‘Give us this day our daily bread. 12 ‘And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 ‘And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. [For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.']

    Characteristics of the Spiritual Disciplines Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 13:53


    Characteristics of the Spiritual Disciplines Part 1 John 14:6, “...(NASB) “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.

    Spiritual Disciplines: Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 18:33


    Spiritual Discipline pt 1 Paul puts it this way in I Corinthians 9:24-27: “Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.”

    Trusting God to Change You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 21:07


    Trusting God to Change You Ephesians 3:20 says, “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us…:”

    Anxiety Is a Liar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 24:33


    Anxiety Is A Liar Matthew 6:27 (NASB)27 And who of you, by being worried, can add a single hour to his life?

    Never Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 14:48


    Never Alone Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, it is He that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”

    Could Anxiety Be a Blessing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 21:49


    Could Anxiety Be a Blessing? Psalm 94:19“In the multitude of my thoughts within me, thy comforts delight my soul.”

    Is God Dependable?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 25:46


    Is God Dependable? Isaiah 41:10: “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

    All Things For Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 14:34


    Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

    Specific Prayers for Worries

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 29:41


    Specific Prayers for Worries Matthew 7:7 “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”

    Greatfulness drives out worry.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 24:54


    Matthew 7:11“If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?”

    What is so Perfect about God?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 29:01


    What is so Perfect about God? 1 John 4:18 “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”

    God's Remedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 29:59


    Phi 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

    Freedom from fear pt7 - Resting in His Presence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 28:10


    LIVE Now, Resting in His Presence Psalm 46:1-2God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear.

    Freedom From Fear - What can love do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 24:20


    What Can Love Do? 1 John 4:18 (NASB) There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.

    Freedom from fear pt5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 21:01


    1:7 ForReceiving God's Work In You. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

    Freedom From Fear pt4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 20:59


    Psalms 56:3-4 (NASB)  When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. 4 In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me?

    Freedom From Fear pt3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 15:30


    Who the Son set free is free indeed.

    Freedom From Fear pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 18:47


    Trust you you are not alone. The Peace of God will comfort you today.

    Be Free From Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 15:42


    Let's dive into ways to overcome fear.

    0828

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 12:07


    Is dismantling everything the solution?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 30:03


    A hammer in the hand can destroy and build. What are you doing with your tools? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    Christianity in Popular Culture: A Male Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 32:00


    Embrace a unique journey through the intersections of Christianity and Popular Culture from a male perspective. Discover the profound impact of faith in the midst of today's trends and influences.

    Navigating Doubt and Faith as Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 27:22


    "Embark on a transformative journey as we delve into the uncharted waters of doubt and faith—where resilience meets revelation. Join the conversation on Navigating Doubt and Faith as Men, because the real strength lies in our shared experiences and the unwavering courage to embrace both the questions and the answers.

    S3EP33: "Modern Faith Perspectives for Men"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 37:41


    Exploring Modern Social Norms for Men through the Lens of Faith: Navigating challenges and celebrating victories in our evolving perspectives of the past, present, and future. #InFaithAndChallenges #NavigatingNorms #EvolvingFaith #WeInTheGrotto --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    The Grotto Podcast (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 0:59


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    S2EP32- "Show Me Your I.D."

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 30:02


    Hello Everyone, We are in the Grotto. First, I want to start by saying I appreciate you. In the following 25-30 mins, we will share what I call life-changing. We are in Season 2, and Have you ever lost your ID?   Let's discuss ways to get it back as we enter the Grotto. Director-Jon Pettis Producer-Jon Pettis Media Manager-Jon Pettis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    S2EP31 w/ Matt Holt - "Identity: The Plan"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 46:56


    (*remote interview) Hello Everyone, We are in the Grotto. First, I want to start by saying I appreciate you. In the following 15-20 mins, we will share what I call life-changing. We are in Season 2, and The Question is, Have you ever heard the saying, “don't try to figure it out God is gonna work it out.”  Let's talk about it as we enter the Grotto. Director-Jon Pettis Producer-Jon Pettis Media Manager-Jon Pettis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    S2EP30 - w/Dave Thomas "Good Grief"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 21:56


    Hello Everyone, We are in the Grotto. First, I want to start by saying I appreciate you. In the following 15-20 mins, we will share what I call life-changing. We are in Season 2, and The Question is, Have you ever lost a loved one and you can't explain grief?  Let's talk about it as we enter the Grotto. Director-Jon Pettis Producer-Jon Pettis Media Manager-Jon Pettis  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    S2EP29 - "Logistical Faith"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 24:24


    Hello Everyone, We are in the Grotto. First, I want to start by saying I appreciate you. In the following 15-20 mins, we will share what I call life-changing. We are in Season 2, and The Question is, Have you ever heard the saying, “don't try to figure it out. God is going to work it out.”  Let's talk about it as we enter the Grotto. Director-Jon Pettis Producer-Jon Pettis Media Manager-Jon Pettis  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    S2EP28 - w/ Dave Thomas "No Script Needed"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 37:34


    Hello Everyone, We are in the Grotto. First, I want to start by saying I appreciate you. In the following 30-40 mins, we will share what I call life-changing. We are in Season 2, and The Question is, do you live your life unscripted? Let's talk about it as we enter the Grotto. Director-Jon Pettis Producer-Jon Pettis Media Manager-Jon Pettis  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    S2EP27-"Faith & The Family"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 26:37


    Hello Everyone, We are in the Grotto. First, I want to start by saying I appreciate you. In the following 15-20 mins, we will share what I call life-changing. We are in Season 2, and The Question is, Have your beliefs impacted your family? Let's talk about it as we enter the Grotto. Director-Jon Pettis Producer-Jon Pettis Media Manager-Jon Pettis  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    S2EP26 w/Greg McElroy "Men, MENtal Health & The Silent Struggle"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 54:31


    Hello Everyone, We are in the Grotto. First, I want to start by saying I appreciate you. In the following 40-50 mins, we will share what I call life-changing. We are in Season 2, and The Question is, Have you ever felt alone? If so, you are NOT!!! Let's talk about it as we enter the Grotto. Director-Jon Pettis Producer-Jon Pettis Media Manager-Jon Pettis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    S2EP25 - "Faith Established"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 25:12


    Hello Everyone, We are in the Grotto. First, I want to start by saying I appreciate you. In the following 15-20 mins, we will share what I call life-changing. We are in Season 2, and The Question is, Have you had a friend who was ROCK solid, and you knew they would always be there if you needed them? Let's talk about it as we enter the Grotto. Director-Jon Pettis Producer-Jon Pettis Media Manager-Jon Pettis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    S2EP24-w/ Jude the Dude "A Talk With Dad"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 29:23


    Hello Everyone, We are in the Grotto. First, I want to start by saying I appreciate you. In the following 20-30 mins, we will share what I call life-changing. We are in Season 2, and The Question is, Have you ever wondered what prayer is like? Let's talk about it as we enter the Grotto. Director - Jon Pettis Producer - Jon Pettis  Media Manager - Jon Pettis  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    S2EP23- "The Faith to Be Obedient"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 20:43


    Hello Everyone, We are in the Grotto. First, I want to start by saying I appreciate you. In the following 15-20 mins, we will share what I call life-changing. We are in Season 2, and Question, Have you ever believed God for something and it has not happen yet or did it? Let's talk about it as we enter the Grotto. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    S2EP22 w/Johnny Williamson "ManagMENt in His Image"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 54:32


    Hello Everyone, We are in the Grotto. First, I want to start by saying I appreciate you. In the following 30-40 mins, we will share what I call life-changing. We are in Season 2, and the Question is, what makes a man not love God? Let's talk about it as we enter the Grotto. Director- Jon Pettis Producer - Jon Pettis  Media Manager -Jon Pettis  *Forgive my mic audio. The audio was captured from a PC due to technical difficulties.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    S2EP21-"Faith is a Frame"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 20:45


    Hello Everyone, We are in the Grotto. First, I want to start by saying I appreciate you. In the following 15-30 mins, we will share what I call life-changing. We are in Season 2, and have you ever wanted to do something different about how you look? Let's talk about it as we enter the Grotto. Director: Jon Pettis Producer: Jon Pettis Media Manager: Jon Pettis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    S2EP20-with Dennis: “Money MENtality pt3”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 38:27


    Hello Everyone, We are in the Grotto. First I want to start by saying I appreciate you. For the next 30-40 mins we will share, what I call life-changing. We are in Season 2 and have you ever been broke busted and discussed? Let's talk about it as we enter the Grotto. Director - Jon Pettis Producer - Jon Pettis Media Manager -  Jon Pettis  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    S2EP19 "Faith Is Your Future"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 27:00


    Hello Everyone, We are in the Grotto. First I want to start by saying I appreciate you. For the next 15-30 mins we will share, what I call life-changing. We are in Season 2 and have you ever felt hunted by what happened to you yesterday? Let's talk about it as we enter the Grotto. Director: Jon Pettis Producer: Jon Pettis Media Manager: Jon Pettis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    S2EP18 with Aubrey Lucas "MENance in the Family"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 37:00


    Hello Everyone, We in the Grotto. First I want to start by saying I appreciate you. The 15-30 mins we shared I believe was life changing. We are in Season 2 and There is always a MEN-ance in the family. Let's talk about it as we enter into the Grotto. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    S2EP17: "Faith is a Gift"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 20:25


    Hello Everyone, We in the Grotto. First I want to start by saying I appreciate you. The 15-30 mins we shared I believe was life changing. We are in Season 2 and I wonder, are gifts better than salary? Let's talk about it as we enter into the Grotto. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    S2EP16-"Faith is a Catalyst"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 22:31


    This Podcast is for people looking for inspiration that will motivate them into vision, movement, and wholeness. We are in Season 2 and I feel stuck and can't break away, this may be a good thing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    S2EP15- "It's a New Season"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 14:16


    Taking the first step and saying "I appreciate you" is an important step for anyone looking for purpose, happiness, and clarity in their life. Those 15-30 minutes we shared have had a profound impact on my journey, and I'm sure that it has had a lasting effect on yours too. This podcast goes beyond inspiration; it provides insight into the inner workings of personal growth, movement, and wholeness like none other. We've gone so much further into Season 2 now, creating visionary content through interviews with amazing guests and exciting topics. You're not going to want to miss out on this conversation as you enter into the Grotto! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-pettis/message

    Ep. 14 The Secret to Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 34:16


    Have you ever wondered what is the secret to Life? In this episode we discuss key point to finding out. Tune NOW! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jon-pettis/message

    NOT Forgiveness?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 31:04


    What Forgiveness Is NOT Our mission and purpose for this discussion is to come to an understanding of how NOT to forgive. I will tell you what forgiveness is NOT, the impact of Not forgiveness, how NOT to do it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jon-pettis/message

    Ep. 12 It's already prepared!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 4:56


    On a day like today, it's already prepared. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jon-pettis/message

    Ep. 11 Who are you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 29:59


    In this episode we take a look at the gospel of John to find strength in the question "Who are you?" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jon-pettis/message

    Ep. 10 Like Christ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 23:55


    In this series we will take a look at at the Agenda of God.  Know that this His agenda is linear.  His agenda is from point A to Point B.  His agenda is straight and it is efficient.  It may appear at times while waiting for His agenda there are some unknowns. We will dive deep into “Why”.  Speaking of questions we will look at our ability to perfectly respond the the "Why of God's Agenda".  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jon-pettis/message

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