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Today on the podcast:- Former NFL player turned pastor Derwin Gray joins us to share his transformative experience of faith with the "Naked Preacher," the significance of love in the Christian life, and reflects on Good Friday and Easter.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's What's Up Podcast with Annabelle Hasselbeck - https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum's Get in the Game Podcast with Scott Linebrink -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7
Many of us long to make a meaningful impact for Christ in our communities but feel inadequate, awkward, and afraid of accidentally causing offense. How can we communicate the life-giving invitation of Jesus in a better way? Ed Stetzer talks with Derwin Gray about his book, Lit Up for Love and how to share the gospel with authenticity, to become a beacon of light in a world desperate for love and belonging on Ed Stetzer Live. Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. To donate, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click here. To learn more about Ed Stetzer Live, click here. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/edstetzerliveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Derwin Gray, pastor and author, joins Rebecca to explore the transformative power of God's love in a world craving the gospel. They discuss Gray's latest book, "Lit Up with Love: Becoming Good News People in a Gospel Starved World," examining how Jesus' love compels us to love others, transcending racial and social barriers.Buy Derwin's Book:Lit Up With LoveFollow Derwin:Instagram | X | WebsiteSign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Confronting Christianity:Instagram | XProduced by The Good Podcast Co.
What does it mean to be lit up with love in a world that's growing colder by the day? Dr. Derwin Gray joins us to talk about his journey from a football-obsessed kid in Texas to an NFL player whose life was radically changed by the Gospel. But he didn't stop at receiving the Good News—he became a messenger of it.In this conversation, Dr. Gray shares why so many believers struggle to share their faith, how relational evangelism can transform lives, and why revival starts with ordinary people embracing their role as everyday missionaries. He reminds us that grace meets us in our mess but doesn't leave us there—it turns us into a masterpiece. Plus, he unpacks themes from his new book, Lit Up With Love: Becoming Good News People to a Gospel-Starved World, challenging us to move beyond a transactional faith and step into a sacred romance with Jesus.If you've ever wondered how to share your faith in a way that feels natural and full of love, this episode is for you.Learn more about Dr. Gray's new book here: https://www.derwinlgray.com/litupwithlove
Our Man Church guest speaker, Dr. Derwin Gray, is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church, a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community located in Indian Land, South Carolina. Dr. Gray speaks to the challenges of being a man in today's world, emphasizing the importance of three essential gifts that only Jesus can provide: unconditional love, significance, and power. He reflects on his personal journey, sharing experiences from his life, including his upbringing, struggles with identity, and his professional football career. This message serves as both a personal testimony and a call to action for men to embrace their roles and responsibilities, rooted in faith and community.
Has Wheaton College, the flagship of evangelical higher ed, gone woke? Concerned parents and alumni have published a letter accusing the school of valuing diversity more than discipleship. Others have responded by defending Wheaton against the unfounded claims of the MAGA mob. What does the controversy reveal about the state of evangelicalism in the U.S.? A new piece by friend of the show, Karen Swallow Prior, explores the relationship between justice and mercy. Does emphasizing one value more than the other explain the rift in the American church? Derwin Gray is back to discuss his new book, “Lit Up With Love.” He explains how evangelism fits into the bigger narrative of the Bible, and how our reconciliation with God impacts our reconciliation with others. Also this week—North Dakota officially rejects the kingship of Jesus. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/123105870/ 0:00 - Show Starts 4:07 - Theme Song 4:29 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 5:26 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - This episode is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off 8:09 - Legal Resolution to Recognize Kingship of Jesus 12:56 - Wheaton Controversy, Russell Vought 18:42 - Wheaton, the Cultural Institution 31:03 - Justice and Mercy 37:05 - The Necessity of Wisdom 41:10 - What is Legalism? 53:03 - Sponsor - Fabric by Gerber Life - Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at https://www.meetfabric.com/HOLYPOST 54:08 - Sponsor - Go to https://www.fromourplace.com and use code HOLYPOST to get 10% off site wide on beautiful cookware! 55:20 - Interview 56:28 - Lit Up With Love 1:00:03 - Appetizer for the New Creation 1:06:11 - Confrontational Evangelism 1:15:10 - The Risk of Loving the Church 1:25:52 - End Credits Links Mentioned in News Segment: North Dakota House Rejects “Kingship of Jesus” Resolution: https://news.prairiepublic.org/local-news/2025-02-19/house-rejects-kingship-resolution?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/religion Mercy and Justice, False Dichotomy https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/dispatch-faith/justice-mercy-virtues-christianity/ Other resources: Lit Up with Love: Becoming Good-News People to a Gospel-Starved World by Derwin Gray: https://a.co/d/aRcDAuB Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Another fun episode of the RESGEN Giving Life Podcast that's just a little different than the normal format! This episode features a conversation Tom had with 3 of our communicators at this year's RESGEN Men's Summit in front of a live audience of over 1100 men. Derwin Gray is a former NFL linebacker, author and the co-founding and lead pastor of Transformation church just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. Ted Cunningham is a comedian, author and the founding pastor of Woodland Hills Family Church in Branson, MO. And Bryan Loritts is an award-winning author of 10 books and a teaching pastor at the Summit Church in Durham, North Carolina.You are invited to listen in as Tom asks Derwin, Bryan and Ted a variety of questions that were sent in throughout the day by Summit attendees. Topics they discuss include:ParentingAuthenticityMarriageMen's need for friendshipBiblical masculinityThe current state of the American churchand more.The Giving Life Podcast: Conversations about being a man whose life in Christ gives life to others.Watch the video version on YouTube - https://youtu.be/iiS_hCGDCFEMore info about Restoration Generation - www.resgen.org
In this episode, we welcome Derwin Gray back to the show. He is a pastor, author, and former NFL player. He is also the founder and lead pastor of Transformation Church in Indian Land, South Carolina. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts and played for them from 1993-1997 and then the Carolina Panthers in 1998. He is the author of several books to include his new book “Lit Up with Love: Becoming Good-News People to a Gospel-Starved World”. In this interview, we discuss why it is dangerous for pastors to call themselves “annointed”, the real trauma he suffered during his childhood, how he found an escape through football, the two coaches that invited him to step into the challenge of being a great man, the naked man that helped lead him to Christ, the problem with churches that don't focus on discipleship, why we're all so exhausted in modernity, why most of us don't evangelize, how he strives to make his church man-friendly, how churches should approach the subject of race, and much more. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, I get to chat with Dr. Derwin Gray, pastor of Transformation Church and former NFL player, to talk about his brand-new book, Lit Up With Love: Becoming Good-News People to a Gospel-Starved World.Dr. Gray's story is powerful—going from a college football scholarship at BYU to an NFL career, then encountering the relentless love of Jesus through a teammate who shared the gospel with him for five years. He opens up about how that love transformed his life, healed his heart, and set him on a mission to bring the good news to a world desperate for hope.We dive into: • His journey from the NFL to pastoring a thriving, multiethnic church • How sports taught him about leadership, discipline, and faith • The way God's love changes how we see ourselves, our families, and our purpose • Why everyday believers are called to be everyday missionaries • What it means to be “lit up with love” and how the gospel fuels our witnessDr. Gray reminds us that the nations are no longer just “out there” they're right here, and the church has a calling to welcome and love people from every background. He challenges us to see the mission field in our neighborhoods, workplaces, and everyday relationships.This conversation is full of wisdom, encouragement, and a deep passion for Jesus. Don't miss it!
There's a crisis of good news in our world today. The message of the gospel - the radical, transformative love of God poured out through Jesus Christ - has become muted, obscured by the noise of culture wars and the bitter taste of Christendom's failures. For many, the idea of "evangelism" conjures up images of slick preachers and aggressive door-to-door campaigns, leaving a sour note where there should be a jubilant melody. But my guest today, Derwin Gray, is on a mission to reclaim that melody - to help believers rediscover the joy and power of sharing the good news, not as a chore or a weapon, but as an overflow of the love that has set their own hearts ablaze. As the founding pastor of Transformation Church, Derwin has witnessed firsthand the way a community can be "lit up with love" - a people so captivated by the grace of God that it spills out into every corner of their lives. In our conversation, he unpacks a vision of evangelism that is relational, empathetic, and rooted in the overwhelming reality of God's affection. It's a perspective that has the potential to rekindle our passion for the gospel and reshape how we engage a world that is, in many ways, starving for the good news. So join me as we dive into Derwin's story, and discover how the simple act of receiving God's love can transform us into everyday missionaries, compelled to share the most life-giving news the world has ever known. Dr. Derwin L. Gray is the co-founding and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church, just outside of Charlotte, NC. He is also the author of several books, including “How to Heal Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and What the First Century Christians Knew about Racial Reconciliation." You can follow him at @derwinlgray on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, as well as www.derwinlgray.com.Derwin's Book:Lit Up With LoveDerwin's Recommendation:Paul: A BiographySubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowEmail jjohnson@allnations.us, so we can get your creative project off the ground! Support the show
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcastshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
Former player for the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers, Dr. Derwin Gray sits down with Rusty George in this episode of Leading Simple to. The now founder of Transformation Church in South Carolina, Dr. Gray discuss the importance of diversity in churches and how churches can achieve true diversity Listen in as Derwin shares words of wisdom and even relieves his memories of eliminating Rusty's Kansas City Chiefs from the 1995 playoffs. You do not want to miss that!Derwin Gray Social Media:Website: https://www.derwinlgray.com/Church Website: https://transformationchurch.tc/pastor-derwin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derwinlgray/?hl=enX: https://twitter.com/DerwinLGray?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 3 to 7 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcastshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
In this episode of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast, hosts Henry Kaestner and Justin Forman reflect on the recent Faith Driven Entrepreneur conference and introduce a powerful message from Derwin Gray, former NFL player and pastor.Key points:Gray compares spiritual warfare to animal hunting tactics, warning entrepreneurs about the devil's strategies to isolate and weaken them.He outlines three common temptations entrepreneurs face: performance ("I am what I do"), possession ("I am what I have"), and popularity ("I am what others think").Gray emphasizes the importance of adopting a wartime mindset and utilizing the armor of God as described in Ephesians 6.The hosts discuss the relevance of Gray's message to entrepreneurial challenges and the importance of recognizing spiritual battles in business.An upcoming prayer series based on Gray's teachings is announced, designed to equip entrepreneurs with spiritual tools for success.Discussion Questions: How have you experienced the three temptations (performance, possession, popularity) in your entrepreneurial journey? Which one challenges you the most?In what ways can adopting a "wartime mindset" change how you approach challenges in your business?Derwin Gray emphasizes the importance of putting on the "armor of God." How can you practically incorporate this spiritual discipline into your daily routine as an entrepreneur?How can recognizing spiritual warfare in business help you make better decisions and maintain a stronger faith?What steps can you take to build a support network of fellow entrepreneurs to combat isolation and strengthen your spiritual defenses?
Robbie Angle is the Discipleship Advisor for Right Now Media, a company that owns the world's largest library of Bible study videos. Robbie is also the president and CEO of True Face and a professional counselor whose vast experience with small groups makes him one of the leading experts on small group formation. He lives in Dawsonville, GA, with his wife, Emily, and their eight children. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today's episode is brought to you by RightNow Media. Every pastor knows the importance of small groups to help spur on discipleship, and RightNow Media is THE #1 platform. Church leaders can visit www.rightnowmedia.org to learn more about us and schedule a free demo. RightNow Media is the world's largest library of Bible study videos. With a RightNow Media subscription, everyone in your ministry gets unlimited access to over 25,000 discipleship resources from Christian leaders like me and Robby, as well as Francis Chan, Jennie Allen, Derwin Gray, and more. Visit www.rightnowmedia.org to schedule your free, in-depth tour of the video library today.Additionally, church leaders, I want to invite you to register for a FREE webinar that I'll be doing in November with RightNow Media on their platform. It's November 13th 12-1PM CT and it's all around helping churches define discipleship targets, so they can measure the impact of their discipleship efforts. So, you can visit www.rightnowmedia.org/webinars and register for that. I'm so pumped to be on their platform helping thousands of pastors and would love to have you there.Let's still include some RightNow Media graphics, links, and a link to my webinar here with them when we have it.Resources mentioned in the episode: The Cure: What If God Isn't Who You Think He Is And Neither Are YouThe Cure for Groups: How to Lead a Small Group that People Will Talk About the Rest of Their Lives RightNow Media NorthPoint Community Church in Atlanta, GA TrueFaceKey insights from the episode: If God designed us to grow through the context of relationships, then any church with over 50 adults should create an environment that's more conducive for relational and growth. – Robbie Angle The number one question to ask for small groups is what is our pipeline for the formation of leaders? – Robbie Angle A small group that has a shared mission outside of shared study content is often the most impactful. – Robbie Angle One of the greatest differentiators of a group was whether they got away for at least one night together a year. – Robbie Angle Small groups that only focus on “know more and sin less” goals are not focused on the gospel and are not successful. – Robbie Angle 65% of the efficacy of small groups depends on the leader. – Robbie Angle Once you taste the freedom of being fully known and loved in a small group, you don't go back to Supper Club mediocracy. – Robbie Angle Pastors know disciple-making is important, but they don't know how to do it. – Zach Zehnder Robby Angle's Challenge: Ask, “God, what do you want me to know, and what do you want me to do?”Are you following Jesus? Many want to be greater followers of Jesus but don't know how. We extensively studied everything Jesus commanded of us and located five key targets to which Jesus invited His followers. The five targets are Being, Forgiving, Serving, Giving, and Going.In partnership with LifeWay Research, we created a Red Letter Challenge Assessment that will measure you according to these five targets. And the best news of all: it's free! You will receive your results immediately and be presented with the next steps to help you become an even greater follower of Jesus.You can take the FREE Red Letter Challenge Assessment here. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, we continue our series of conversations with the guest preachers for The Church of Eleven22's Saturated 2024 with Pastor Derwin Gray of Transformation Church in Indian Land, SC. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Dave and Blaine dive into BYU's 18-15 victory over SMU, which snapped their five-game road losing streak and brought the Cougars to 2-0 for the season. We break down the key highlights of the game, including the stellar performance of the defense, which held SMU to zero touchdowns — a feat not accomplished since 2016.We also preview BYU's upcoming game against Wyoming, analyzing the matchup and sharing insights on what BYU needs to do to secure another win. Special guest Dr. Derwin Gray, a former BYU defensive back, joins us to discuss the current defense and his favorite BYU moments. Jennifer Wise, BYU Alumni Director for Denver, gives us a sneak peek into the alumni activities surrounding the Wyoming game.https://www.ysguys.com#BYUFootball #GoCougs #BYUSports #BYUvsSMU #BYUvsWyoming #Big12 #CougarNation #BYUDefense #BYUGameday #BYUAlumni #DerwinGray #BradyPlus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The racial divide in our culture continues to make headlines. The good news is that the Bible has a lot to say about how to heal our persistent conflicts concerning race. Ed Stetzer talks with popular Bible teacher and pastor Derwin Gray about God's vision for a reconciled multiethnic family, that reflects his beauty and healing presence in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 3 to 7 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcastshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
Austin and Isaac are joined by Dr. Derwin Gray to discuss political idolatry in our churches. Dr. Gray is both a pastor and scholar. We wanted to hear from him about this difficult topic, and the fruit he's seeing from it in our churches. We discuss the different manifestations of political idolatry, its causes, and the terrible fruit it produces. Despite that, Dr. Gray is encouraged because Jesus is still building His Church. We hope you are encouraged to fight sin after hearing this. LINKS & SHOW NOTES:This UWP Podcast Episode was produced by Josh Deng with editing by Roshane Ricketts.You can find Dr. Gray's books here. Support the Show.To learn more about United? We Pray, follow us on Instagram and keep exploring our website. Please consider rating the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe using your favorite podcast client to hear more!
Join us as Derwin Gray dives into the historical origins and modern misappropriations of the term "woke," underscores the importance of racial reconciliation through the love of Jesus, and shares personal stories of transformation and faith. Tune in for a compelling discussion on mercy, understanding, and the church's role in healing racial divides.
It's one thing to fight against a heresy, but what about the people caught in its grasp? Caleb Campbell's new book, “Disarming Leviathan,” argues Christian Nationalism is an idolatrous, anti-Christian movement, but that we ought to take a gentle, loving, and missional posture toward our friends and neighbors following it. Also this week, Ronald Reagan often said America was a shinning “city upon a hill.” Derwin Gray joins Skye and Kaitlyn to discuss the phrase, its original context in the Sermon on the Mount, and how Puritan colonists used it very differently than modern politicians. Plus, what's behind all of the hot A.I. images of Jesus? Holy Post Plus Discussion of Project 2025 https://www.patreon.com/posts/107830107/edit 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - Show Starts 3:18 - Theme Song 3:40 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 4:44 - Sponsor - Faithful Counseling - Get 10% off your first month at www.faithfulcounseling.com/HOLYPOST 5:52 - Responding to Feedback on Debate Coverage 12:26 - Shining City on a Hill 19:42 - Guiding People Away from Idolatry 30:36 - Perfect Love Casts Out Fear 34:41 - Hot A.I. Jesus 49:30 - Sponsor - Go to https://www.songfinch.com/HOLYPOST and start your song – after you purchase, you'll be prompted to add Spotify Streaming for your original song for FREE - a $50 value! 50:49 - Sponsor - Wheaton Graduate School - Learn in a rich, rigorous Christian environment - www.wheaton.edu/holypost 51:49 - Interview 53:57 - Why did Campbell write about Christian Nationalism? 1:15:15 - Practical Advice 1:23:53 - What About Flipping Tables? 1:33:14 - End Credits Links Mentioned in the News Segment: Is America a City on a Hill or a Nation on the Precipice? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/02/opinion/american-exceptionalism-reagan-biden-trump.html Hot AI Jesus is Huge on Facebook https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/06/hot-jesus-ai/678814/ Other resources: Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor by Caleb Campbell: https://www.ivpress.com/disarming-leviathan Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
What does God say about race? Should we see everyone as humans and not worry about the color of their skin? Not exactly! In fact, the Bible is bursting with mentions of ethnicity and healing divides. It is a big deal to God! In this 3-part series, based on the book How to Heal Our Racial Divide, we will explore how racial diversity is a part of Jesus' prayer that we would experience heaven, now. Because as Derwin Gray says, “We are color-blessed, not color-blind.” The Bible didn't fall from the sky. It was written in space and time. So, that means culture and ethnicities play a role. In fact, bridging the ethnic divide is a major theme throughout God's plan.
Today we're joined by pastor, author and former NFL player Dr. Derwin Gray! We talk about the tidal wave of sports betting that's happening right now, and as Christians what we should watch out for. Plus, we have this week's RELEVANT Buzz, covering a surprise show that topped the Netflix charts, two big new album drops that take very different approaches to getting buzz, and an important documentary that just hit YouTube. At the end of the show, don't miss your annoying concert experience feedback!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Humility. Through. This episode hangs on those two words, and how they relate to Christianity today. Joel Muddamalle, Director of Theology and Research for Proverbs 31 Ministries, wrote the book on humility, The Hidden Peace. He explains that true, Christian humility--living out the humble life of Jesus--will bring us to God who will get us through the hurts, the hard times, and the exhaustion of life today. We find peace in humility, in that awareness that the Lord is with us always. And knowing that God is with us means God will walk through every broken moment with us.Joel earned his PhD in Theology under the guidance of Dr. Patrick Schreiner and Dr. Michael Heiser. He serves on the preaching team at Transformation Church with Derwin Gray. He writes, studies, and teaches about scripture and theology and how they go hand-in-hand with our every day, busy lives. Resources:Joel's websiteFollow Joel on Facebook and InstagramProverbs 31 MinistriesBuy The Hidden Peace
A prayerless life is a powerless life; yet many men struggle with prayer. Derwin will teach how to become powerful by learning how to pray like Jesus.
Welcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from former NFL defensive back and current pastor Derwin Gray. He first appeared on the podcast back in April of 2017. You can listen to the entire interview here. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 3 to 7 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcastshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
The right bold moves will help your church reach more people for Jesus. In this episode, Tony and Amy walk through four examples of successful bold moves that have led real churches to experience health and growth—and explain the common reasons why some bold moves fail. Free Webinar: 4 Bold Moves for Churches & How to Make Them Happen Ready to make a bold move in 2024? Join the Unstuck team and guests Derwin Gray, Rick Atchley, and Jonathan Smith on November 16 to help you clarify the next bold move God may be calling your church to make—and unpack the next steps to get there. This Episode is Sponsored by Planning Center A lot of people in ministry feel overwhelmed by the amount of details they need to organize, volunteers they need to schedule, or events they need to plan to cultivate community. But Planning Center, an all-in-one church management system, can help you organize your ministries and give your congregants a place to engage. Anyone can sign up for the free plan of any product to try it out today at planningcenter.com! For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode322. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.
This week's podcast is with one of our NRC24 Speakers, Derwin Gray. This week, Steve and Dewin discuss reaching men in the church today, how to combat the racial divide in the church, in our cities and in the world today in a christian framework.
We had the privilege of sitting down with Isaac Adams and Austin Sutor who do ministry through their non-profit United? We Pray. https://uwepray.org/We hope you find this conversation thought-provoking and engaging!Show notes:Demographic research: https://uwepray.org/united-we-pray-ar...Isaac's article about not making your minority friends your primary resources on race: https://uwepray.org/united-we-pray-ar...Interview with Derwin Gray: https://uwepray.org/podcast/how-to-he...Austin's article about whether white folks need to apologize for slavery: https://uwepray.org/united-we-pray-ar...When using the word "woke": https://uwepray.org/united-we-pray-articles/uwp-woke/ ⚫CONNECT WITH US:
When it comes to the future of our church, we all want to pursue God-sized dreams. In this episode, Tony and Amy explain how to clarify your next bold move—including how to know if your goal is too bold or not bold enough—and how to begin communicating your bold moves once you've defined them. Free Webinar: 4 Bold Moves for Churches & How to Make Them Happen Ready to make a bold move in 2024? Join the Unstuck team and guests Derwin Gray, Rick Atchley, and Jonathan Smith on November 16 to help you clarify the next bold move God may be calling your church to make—and unpack the next steps to get there. This Episode is Sponsored by BELAY Between your ministry and your life at home, managing your time as a church leader can feel impossible. If you're feeling overwhelmed, our friends at BELAY can help. Since time is the most valuable resource we have, BELAY wants to help you maximize it by offering our listeners an exclusive free download of their newest ebook, The Power of Productivity. Start making the most of the time you have each day and lead with BELAY. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode321. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.
Having a clear bold move in front of us is the opposite of being stuck as a church. It's how vision becomes actionable and the church continues to move forward. In this episode, Tony and Amy discuss what a bold move is and why many churches fail to embrace them. Free Webinar: 4 Bold Moves for Churches & How to Make Them Happen Ready to make a bold move in 2024? Join the Unstuck team and guests Derwin Gray, Rick Atchley, and Jonathan Smith on November 16 to help you clarify the next bold move God may be calling your church to make—and unpack the next steps to get there. This Episode is Sponsored by BELAY Between your ministry and your life at home, managing your time as a church leader can feel impossible. If you're feeling overwhelmed, our friends at BELAY can help. Since time is the most valuable resource we have, BELAY wants to help you maximize it by offering our listeners an exclusive free download of their newest ebook, The Power of Productivity. Start making the most of the time you have each day and lead with BELAY. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode320. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.
If you're a pastor in need of a break--this is for you. Joe Jensen, Senior Vice President at Barna, introduces the Resilient Pastor Roundtable event in Naperville happening TOMORROW--Thursday, October 26, from 9am-3pmCT. Register for free at Barna.com/Roundtable. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 3 to 7 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcastshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 3 to 7 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcastshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676
A pioneer of Christian radio has passed away--we celebrate his life, and then talk about the HUGE box office weekend for Barbie and Oppenheimer, whether men can tell women what to wear, and the latest Derwin Gray sermon clip we love. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Show Notes:Today we are joined by Dr. Derwin Gray, Lead Pastor and Co-Founder of Transformation Church in Indian Land, South Carolina. Dr. Gray played professional football in the NFL following his graduation from Brigham Young University in 1993. After his NFL career, Dr. Gray graduated magna cum laude from Southern Evangelical Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree. He received an honorary doctorate from Southern Evangelical Seminary in 2015, and in 2018 he earned his Doctor of ministry in the New Testament in Context at Northern Seminary. He is also the author of several books, including his most recent, How to Heal Our Racial Divide.Dr. Gray and his wife Vicki began Transformation Church in 2010 with the prayer that 700 people would show up. Their first service had 701 people in attendance. Transformation Church is a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community that God completely, ourselves correctly, and our neighbors compassionately.Resources:Transformation Church WebsiteTC FacebookTC TwitterTC InstagramDr. Gray's WebsiteDr. Gray on FacebookDr. Gray on TwitterDr. Gray on InstagramBuy Dr. Gray's books here
Dr. Derwin Gray is pastor of Transformation Church in Indian Land, South Carolina (just outside of Charlotte). He joins Austin to discuss his new book How To Heal Our Racial Divide (Tyndale, 2022). Austin thinks this book is the most complete offering for Christians on race and ethnicity. Dr. Gray has much to teach us about unity and God's plan for His people. Links & Show Notes:You can buy Dr. Gray's excellent book here.
Race-based trauma cuts deep. On Real Life Loading..., Shelby Abbott hosts former NFL pro and now-pastor Dr. Derwin Gray—who's got straight talk for all sides about America's racial divide, and thoughts on how to heal. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels.
Derwin Gray is a Living Example of TransformationJoin me for an incredible conversation with Dr. Derwin Gray, a former NFL player whose life was completely transformed by Jesus. He is inspiring, brilliant, and a powerful example of what happens when you find out who Jesus really is. Derwin is a thought leader, incredible speaker and writer, pastor of one of American's fastest growing churches, and an all around fascinating and inspiring person. You're going to be challenged by this talk, and Derwin actually made me cry, twice, on my own podcast. I'm so honored to be able to introduce you to our new friend, Dr. Derwin Gray.About Dr. GrayAfter graduating from Brigham Young University, Derwin played professional football in the NFL for five years with the Indianapolis Colts (1993-1997) and one year with the Carolina Panthers (1998). During that time, he and Vicki began their journey with Christ and experienced God's faithfulness and direction as He moved their hearts to know Him and make Him known.Derwin and Vicki began an itinerant speaking ministry in 1999, One Heart At A Time Ministries. Derwin went on to graduate magna cum laude from Southern Evangelical Seminary with a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, with a concentration in Apologetics, where he was mentored by renowned theologian and philosopher, Dr. Norman Geisler.Following God's call on their lives and their desire to shepherd people towards transforming their world through the mission of Christ, the Lord transitioned Derwin from his primary role of itinerant speaker to serving as the Lead Pastor of Transformation Church in January of 2010. Coupling his dynamic speaking style with a shepherd's heart, his intense passion for seeing lives and culture transformed is both contagious and inspiring.In 2015, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Southern Evangelical Seminary. In 2018, he received his Doctor of Ministry in the New Testament in Context at Northern Seminary under Dr. Scot McNight. In addition to his role at Transformation Church, Derwin teaches at conferences nationwide. He is the author of Hero: Unleashing God's Power in a Man's Heart (2010), Limitless Life: You Are More Than Your Past When God Holds Your Future (2013), Crazy Grace for Crazy Times Bible Study (2015), The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches About Finding True Happiness (2020), Building a Multiethnic Church (2021), God, Do You Hear Me? (2021), and How to Heal the Racial Divide (2022).Derwin also starred in the hilarious YouTube video called “The Evangelism Linebacker.”You can click on the cover below to pre-order my new book, Hope is the First Dose. Self-Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Derwin Gray joins the podcast to talk about his football career, faith, and shares his thoughts on the racial divide and what he thinks it'll take to heal it.About Derwin Gray: After graduating from Brigham Young University, Derwin played professional football in the NFL for five years with the Indianapolis Colts (1993-1997) and one year with the Carolina Panthers (1998). During that time, he and Vicki began their journey with Christ and experienced God's faithfulness and direction as He moved their hearts to know Him and make Him known.Derwin and Vicki began an itinerant speaking ministry in 1999, One Heart At A Time Ministries. Derwin went on to graduate magna cum laude from Southern Evangelical Seminary with a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, with a concentration in Apologetics, where he was mentored by renowned theologian and philosopher, Dr. Norman Geisler.Following God's call on their lives and their desire to shepherd people towards transforming their world through the mission of Christ, the Lord transitioned Derwin from his primary role of itinerant speaker to serving as the Lead Pastor of Transformation Church in January of 2010. Coupling his dynamic speaking style with a shepherd's heart, his intense passion for seeing lives and culture transformed is both contagious and inspiring. Key Takeaways:1. Derwin talks about how he transitioned from being an NFL player to becoming a pastor.2. He talks about the relationship between modern-day politics and religion in the US.3. He speaks to white leaders looking to diversify their churches. 4. If you're not developing your character, you're not going to have longevity as a leader.Quotes From the Episode:“If you're filtering your faith through Republican politics or Democratic politics, that is idolatry.” “Only a theological cure can heal a theological problem.” “Why don't white people go to minority lead churches?”“Leadership is the development of your character.”“Do not compare, bigger is not better, better is better.”Resources Mentioned:How to Heal Our Racial Divide by Dr. Derwin GrayThe Good Life by Dr. Derwin GrayMultiethnic Church RoundtableBuilding a Multiethnic Church by Dr. Derwin GrayTransformation ChurchConformed to His Image by Kenneth BoaConnect with Derwin:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
Derwin Gray speaks with us about the current deconstruction movement and how we can healthy navigate different seasons of our faith. Plus, the cast has some “magical” banter while discussing Taco Bell's latest lawsuit, a heist gone wrong and one man's underwater challenge. At the end, the cast competes against each other in Reality Warp. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Not a week goes by that the US isn't rattled by a racially-charged news story. Just last week we reeled and lamented the shooting of young Ralph Yarl, a black teen boy who went to the wrong address in Kansas City to pick up his young brothers. It's tempting to think such headlines have nothing to do with us, or that we as individuals have nothing to offer our national strife. Christians especially might want to shrink back from the conversation, not wanting to become too political. The racial distance and even division we see in our Christian communities testifies that ethnic unity is not a high priority for us as a whole. Dr. Derwin Gray, a pastor of a multiethnic church in North Carolina and author of How to Heal Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and the First Christians Knew, About Racial Reconciliation, says pastors and seminaries have failed to disciple our generation of Christ followers when it comes to God's Word and our diversity. Dr. Gray says, “In western christianity we've turned the gospel into 'Jesus died for your sins and you can go to heaven when you die.' The gospel is more than simply saving individuals. It's saving individuals who are of different ethnicities to bring them into a family… What we've done in America is we've made a package of ‘here's how you can go to heaven when you die' versus ‘how do we become the redeemed new people of God for all time.'”On this episode of All Things we're diving into both the Bible and culture when it comes to ethnic unity and disunity. Dr. Gray refuses to be siloed into one political camp or the other. Rather, his insight and comments are nuanced and laser-focused on the Kingdom of Jesus. We talk about: - Derwin Gray's fascinating life story: how he played football at BYU and then the NFL, how he came to Jesus, his rigorous theological pursuits, and how he—a chronic stutterer—came to establish multiethnic megachurch with his wife in Charlotte, North Carolina. - How our vertical reconciliation to God requires our horizontal reconciliation to all people. - How the Bible is saturated with God's plan for a multiethnic family. - How there are indeed demonic powers at work in the world, seeking to keep us divided. - The cost and joy of pursuing multiethnic ministry. - Identity in Christ alone, especially when you preach against the cultural grain. - How to respond to the shooting of Ralph Yarl—you might be surprised by the multifaceted response Dr. Gray gives here. Like I said, he refuses to be siloed and I really appreciate that!- The benefits of detoxing from media and social media and feasting instead on God's Word. - How the church of Jesus is over 2,000 years old and political parties are new and temporary. Let's be rooted in what will last forever! Recommended Resources:How to Heal Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and the First Christians Knew, about Racial Reconciliation by Dr. Derwin L. Gray: https://us.10ofthose.com/product/9781496458803/how-to-heal-our-racial-divide-hardbackhttps://www.derwinlgray.com/
After admitting it broadcast election lies and conspiracies, and paying $787 million in damages, Fox News has fired its most popular host. Does this signal a change at the cable news network? An online chatbot says Christianity gives it hope. Are we witnessing the first A.I. convert? Then, more innocent people are being shot by fearful gun owners who “feel threatened.” Is this the inevitable outcome of America's addiction to fear and idolatry of guns? And Derwin Gray is back to ask a question he's been sitting on for 20 years—why isn't the Civil Rights Movement considered a Christian revival? He talks to Skye about the history of revivals in America, and how economic and political idols have prevented us from truly embracing the messianic mandate of Jesus. Plus, a Florida shark got hammered on spring break. Patreon Bonus: Derwin Gray https://www.patreon.com/posts/82033003 Patreon Bonus: Holy Post Office https://www.patreon.com/posts/82037160 0:00 - Intro 3:25 - Theme Song 3:47 - Sponsor: Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at Faithful Counseling.com/HOLYPOST 4:55 - Tucker Carlson Fired from Fox News 15:31 - Florida Man Beats Shark with Hammer 19:20 - Google AI becomes a Christian? 24:06 - Recent “Wrong Place, Wrong time” Shootings 36:50 - Feelings and Institutions Sponsors 47:33 - Sponsor: Magic Spoon Go to magicspoon.com/HOLYPOST and use code HOLYPOST to get $5 off 49:11 - Sponsor - Miracle Made Go to TryMiracle.com/ HOLYPOST and use the code HOLYPOST to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off 50:16 - Interview Intro Derwin Gray - https://www.derwinlgray.com/ 53:11 - Why the Civil Rights Movement should be considered a revival 1:03:14 - Were the great American revivals of the past actually revivals? 1:11:55 - Problems of seeing faith as only individualistic 1:24:12 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Florida man accused of beating a shark with a hammer arrested https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/04/14/florida-man-accused-of-beating-a-shark-with-a-hammer-arrested/ Experimental Google AI 'Bard' talks faith in the first person, says 'Christianity gives me hope' https://www.christianpost.com/news/experimental-google-ai-bard-talks-faith-in-the-first-person.html Common mistakes, uncommon reactions in 4 separate shootings https://apnews.com/article/wrong-place-shootings-3c6e5061adb30d889ac3d071893ef129 Other resources: Why Isn't the Civil Rights Movement Considered a Revival Movement? https://churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/446070-civil-rights-movement-considered-revival.html How to Heal Our Racial Divide by Derwin Gray https://www.amazon.com/How-Heal-Racial-Divide-Reconciliation/dp/149645880X?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1682438902&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=philvischer02-20&linkId=f365a7f8648cc31cc7c901fbc2b46840&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Missional and Multiethnic: Are You Ready for the Future of the Church? https://churchleaders.com/outreach-missions/outreach-missions-articles/447999-missional-multiethnic-church-ready-future.html Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
We sit down with Dr. Derwin Gray. Derwin is the pastor of Transformation Church in Indian Land, SC. He is also the author of How To Heal Our Racial Divide. Follow Derwin: https://www.instagram.com/derwinlgray/ https://twitter.com/DerwinLGray https://www.facebook.com/DerwinLGray How To Heal Our Racial Divide: https://a.co/d/eAfq3Lo Transformation Church: https://transformationchurch.tc/ Listen anywhere: https://practicallypastoring.com/ Join our mailing list: https://bit.ly/3plt5so --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/practicallypastoring/message
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Pastor and Author Dr. Derwin Gray joins us to discuss how the church can be reunited more this year. The cast starts off the new year by thinking through the easiest way to keep your resolutions, how Netflix is about to charge you more to share your password, why VR isn't everything we expected and how travel nurses are not getting everything they were promised. Be sure to stick around for a brand new game at the end of the show, "One Second Rewind"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
“It is impossible to say that we love God without a growing awareness of loving our neighbors as we love ourselves because God first loved us.”Today's conversation is with Pastor Derwin Gray, and we are talking about what it truly means to love your neighbor as yourself. Not just the ones who are part of our everyday lives, but also those whom we may disagree with, those who look different than us, and those whom we may not know (or may never come to know). This conversation is rich in knowledge, and filled with SCRIPTURE and PRACTICAL ways that we can love our neighbors everywhere, all around the world. There is so much opportunity to self reflect and to learn as you listen. I hope you enjoy this conversation and that it helps you to love God and your neighbors more.Be sure to check out Pastor Derwin Gray's new book “How to Heal our Nation Divide”. His best book yet, and such a great resource for you to continue to learn, grow, and act in love in your day-to-day life.Connect with JamieFacebook // Instagram // YouTubeGET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE
“Before we can get to what's good about the cross, I think we have to deal rightly and honestly with the horror and the tragedy and the defeat of what the cross would've meant for the people of Israel.”Y'all. This is one of the most helpful and educational conversations on Good Friday and I am so dang excited to share it with you. Dr. Joel Muddamalle serves as Director of Theology and Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries and works directly for Lysa TerKeurst. He is also on the speaking team at Transformation Church with Derwin Gray!Alright, here's what I love about Joel. He is one of the smartest people I know and dissects so many great things about theology in a way that we can truly understand. I always feel like I walk away knowing so much more! In this episode, we answer some of your questions like why do we call Good Friday “good” when it is so painful? What is the history of the cross? How do we talk to our kids about Good Friday? I love how he says that we should never disconnect what is hard with what is hopeful. This is SO TRUE. Joy, pain, and hope can all live together. Let's walk into Good Friday and Easter with this reminder.Connect with JamieFacebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTubeGET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE
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