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This conversation will be a major focus at YPS, where we'll hear from powerful voices like Pastor Derwin Gray and Shane Pruitt, who are passionate about seeing this generation step into the greater narrative of God's redemptive work.Why do you believe this topic is so important for leaders today?Do you sense a movement of revival in this generation? What are some of the indicators you've seen?How can ministry leaders actively foster and align with God's mission in their own contexts?Conclusion & Call to ActionKey Takeaways from Today's Discussion:Revival isn't just something that happens around us—it must first begin within us.God's mission is already unfolding; our role is to join Him in what He's doing.Ministry leaders play a key part in guiding students toward a greater understanding of God's redemptive story.Looking Ahead:Next up, we'll be diving into Leadership—how and why we influence the next generation. Stay tuned!Join Us at YPS!Are you a youth leader, educator, or volunteer? Youth Pastor Summit is for you! It's an opportunity to be equipped, encouraged, and connected with other ministry leaders.Register today and join us for impactful sessions, practical leadership labs, and an incredible time of community. We'll see you next time on Chasing Elephants!slulead.comyouthpastorsummit.com

Can the deep pain and division of racism ever be healed? And does the Christian faith play any role in the work of racial reconciliation? Pastor Derwin Gray believes that if we rightly understand the message of grace through Jesus, we will see the image of God across all races and cultures, and embrace and promote a culture of love instead of a culture of hate. In this special episode Pastor Derwin Gray of Transformation Church has a discussion with Shay and Lynn about the history of racism in America, its lasting impact, and the current need for ongoing reconciliation. Derwin's book, How to Heal Our Racial Divide, proposes that “racial reconciliation is God's idea”, and that the church should be a place that “isn't colorblind, but color-blessed.” This conversation covers topics like: The significance of Martin Luther King Jr. and his powerful writings The challenge of overcoming indifference and opposition to reconciliation How racial trauma manifests in different generations Teaching people to be "unoffendable in the gospel" Encouragement for Christians to extend grace in difficult conversations. Although the church should be a natural place for racial healing to occur, the reality is that barriers such as pride, fear, power and economics often prevent the church from taking the risk to love others when the cost seems too high. We appreciate Pastor Gray's passion and insights on this important topic, as he calls us to see the beauty of diversity as part of God's design and highlights the role we can play in helping people heal from racial trauma through empathy, compassion and understanding. If you enjoy listening to With You in the Weeds we'd love to hear from you! You can email us at withyouintheweeds@thecrossingchurch.com or leave us a review. For more great content from the team you can subscribe to our newsletter at withyouintheweeds.com and follow us on Instagram @withyouintheweeds.

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

Motivated By Love: On Mission For The Sake Of The Gospel On Saturated Friday, Pastor Derwin Gray teaches us how Jesus wants to light us up with love and how that love fuels our mission for the gospel. Through the interaction between Jesus and the expert in religious law (Luke 10:25-29 NLT), Pastor Derwin reminds us about the greatest commandments: loving God and loving your neighbor. The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. To learn more about how God is moving at Eleven22, visit coe22.com.

Many of us want to heal the racial divides in our nation and just need some objective ways to begin.  Chris Brooks talks with Pastor Derwin Gray who will provide a deep dive into biblical racial reconciliation that is void of critical race theory but is realistic and relational. EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is Thursday, April 7!    REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX. Not an Equipper and want to attend?   Become an Equipper Today

What comes to your mind when you hear the word, "humility"? Do you think doormat, walk over, self-deprecation, or strength, wisdom, boundaries, and peace? Humility can be a tough subject to tackle, but today we have the perfect duo to walk us through the connection between humility and peace: Guest Host, Esau McCaulley, and Dr. Joel Muddamalle. Esau is a long time friend of The Happy Hour and has provided us with incredible conversations around his books, Reading While Black and How Far to the Promised Land. Esau is an author and associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College. His writing and speaking focus on New Testament theology, African American Biblical interpretation, and Christian public theology. His book Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope won numerous awards, including Christianity Today's book of the year. Esau is a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times. His writings have also appeared in places such as The Atlantic, Washington Post, and Christianity Today.Joel serves as the Director of Theology and Research for Proverbs 31 Ministries and Lysa TerKeurst, and is a part of the preaching team at Transformation Church with Pastor Derwin Gray. Joel earned a PhD in Theology under Drs. Patrick Schreiner (NT) and Michael Heiser (OT) with an emphasis on Paul's household language in Ephesians as it relates to the Old Testament. He loves studying and teaching the brilliant truths found in Scripture and unpacking how they relate to our everyday lives.Whether we've incorrectly defined humility or underestimated its relevance to our daily life, we believe humility is the missing piece for the security, strength and confidence we all want. It's time to stop trying so hard to avoid our limitations or overcompensate for them. God has better for us and it begins with bowing low in humility!Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! SHOW LINKS: -Connect with Esau -Connect with Joel -The Hidden Peace-Connect with Jamie 

Tune in as Pastor Derwin Gray shares his personal testimony and faith journey. Thanks to a persistent and faithful man who shared his faith over and over, the Gospel transformed Pastor Derwin's perspective of Christianity from moral improvement to seeking a personal relationship with God. You won't want to miss this episode! For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Are you experiencing a crisis, pain or tragedy? In today's episode, Pastor Derwin Gray speaks encouragement and truth of how to find strength, hope, and meaning when the storms of life strike. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Pastor Derwin Gray shares a personal story of how he saw the power of the Gospel come to life as he shared his testimony with his coach. The Gospel brings people together and can create transforming life change. As you tune in today, will you accept Pastor Derwin's challenge to share your testimony with others? For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

What if being challenged doesn't break us, but instead breaks open new possibilities within us? Join us as Pastor Derwin Gray share a story from high school and the coach's impact on his potential by giving him a second chance. This episode provides a powerful reminder to inspire others to achieve their best for God's glory. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

What does God see when He looks at you? Pastor Derwin Gray shares how placing your trust in Jesus results in a powerful exchange, like receiving a new 'outfit' from God. This dynamic change leads to worship and freedom from shame. Tune in as Pastor Derwin shares an encouraging word out of Galatians 3:27. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Dr. Derwin L. Gray and his wife Vicki Gray are the co-founders of Transformation Church, just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, where he serves as Lead Pastor. They met at Brigham Young University where he played football and she threw the javelin on the track team. They have two adult children. After graduating from BYU, Pastor Derwin played professional football in the NFL—five years with the Indianapolis Colts and one year with the Carolina Panthers. During that time, he and Vicki began their journey with Christ. Pastor Derwin went on to graduate magna cum laude from Southern Evangelical Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in Apologetics, and was mentored by renowned theologian and philosopher, Dr. Norman Geisler. He was later awarded an honorary doctorate from Southern Evangelical Seminary, and he received his Doctor of Ministry in the New Testament in Context at Northern Seminary under Dr. Scot McKnight. Pastor Derwin speaks at conferences nationwide and is 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. Highlights 02:00 Kurt introduces Pastor Derwin Gray. 03:30 What do you do as a pastor? It's not a job. It's a calling. 06:00 How he came to play with BYU football and in the NFL. The spiritual awakening that led Derwin to become a pastor. 13:00 Taking religious courses at BYU without much of a religious background. Derwin shares some of the experiences that he had in his classes. 16:30 Being at BYU taught Derwin to learn the story of other people that you love. It taught him a moral framework and what it means to take care of your own. 19:10 Leadership from Coach Edwards He surrounded himself with good coaches He delegated to them He empowered his staff He built strong relationships 22:30 Delegation means finding and equipping the right people to implement the vision and championing them to do it. 23:30 Tips for delegation You are clear on what you are asking them to do You are prepared to prepare them to do what you are asking them to do Celebrate them for what they do 26:45 Motivating the volunteers and people that are serving. Lovingly pushing people towards action. 32:15 The dynamic between the congregation and a pastor. They have a big staff to care for and shepherd their people. The pastor can't do it alone. 34:40 The biggest things that Derwin sees that his congregation is struggling with: anxiety, depression, fatigue, comparison, trauma. 37:15 I can't carry people's hurts; I have to carry them to Jesus. Learning to have compassion without getting compassion fatigue. 39:40 Crash course on giving a sermon on Jesus. It's not about information, it's about transformation. 45:00 Derwin shares his insights on sharing a testimony. Many in our church testify that Joseph Smith is a prophet and that the Church is true but don't talk about how Jesus has changed their lives. 46:00 The role of Derwin's wife, Vicki, in the ministry. Women have a vital ministry role. 48:00 To be a bishop or pastor doesn't mean telling people what to do. Their job is to serve the staff and congregation. 49:30 A lot of times we get our leadership style from culture and not from Christ. 52:40 Pastor Derwin shares his final thoughts and testimony on leadership. Links derwinlgray.com Books by Pastor Derwin Gray Read the TRANSCRIPT of this podcast Watch on YouTube Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library The Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck,

Dr. Derwin L. Gray and his wife Vicki Gray are the co-founders of Transformation Church, just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, where he serves as Lead Pastor. They met at Brigham Young University where he played football and she threw the javelin on the track team. They have two adult children. After graduating from BYU, Pastor Derwin played professional football in the NFL—five years with the Indianapolis Colts and one year with the Carolina Panthers. During that time, he and Vicki began their journey with Christ. Pastor Derwin went on to graduate magna cum laude from Southern Evangelical Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in Apologetics, and was mentored by renowned theologian and philosopher, Dr. Norman Geisler. He was later awarded an honorary doctorate from Southern Evangelical Seminary, and he received his Doctor of Ministry in the New Testament in Context at Northern Seminary under Dr. Scot McKnight. Pastor Derwin speaks at conferences nationwide and is 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. Highlights 02:00 Kurt introduces Pastor Derwin Gray. 03:30 What do you do as a pastor? It's not a job. It's a calling. 06:00 How he came to play with BYU football and in the NFL. The spiritual awakening that led Derwin to become a pastor. 13:00 Taking religious courses at BYU without much of a religious background. Derwin shares some of the experiences that he had in his classes. 16:30 Being at BYU taught Derwin to learn the story of other people that you love. It taught him a moral framework and what it means to take care of your own. 19:10 Leadership from Coach Edwards He surrounded himself with good coaches He delegated to them He empowered his staff He built strong relationships 22:30 Delegation means finding and equipping the right people to implement the vision and championing them to do it. 23:30 Tips for delegation You are clear on what you are asking them to do You are prepared to prepare them to do what you are asking them to do Celebrate them for what they do 26:45 Motivating the volunteers and people that are serving. Lovingly pushing people towards action. 32:15 The dynamic between the congregation and a pastor. They have a big staff to care for and shepherd their people. The pastor can't do it alone. 34:40 The biggest things that Derwin sees that his congregation is struggling with: anxiety, depression, fatigue, comparison, trauma. 37:15 I can't carry people's hurts; I have to carry them to Jesus. Learning to have compassion without getting compassion fatigue. 39:40 Crash course on giving a sermon on Jesus. It's not about information, it's about transformation. 45:00 Derwin shares his insights on sharing a testimony. Many in our church testify that Joseph Smith is a prophet and that the Church is true but don't talk about how Jesus has changed their lives. 46:00 The role of Derwin's wife, Vicki, in the ministry. Women have a vital ministry role. 48:00 To be a bishop or pastor doesn't mean telling people what to do. Their job is to serve the staff and congregation. 49:30 A lot of times we get our leadership style from culture and not from Christ. 52:40 Pastor Derwin shares his final thoughts and testimony on leadership. Links derwinlgray.com Books by Pastor Derwin Gray TRANSCRIPT coming soon Watch on YouTube Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library The Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox,

In our final episode of the Faith series, I talk with my friend, pastor of Transformation Church and former NFL player, Pastor Derwin Gray.  We get into why it's important to talk about race in the church… Why the church is still VITAL for people's faith and relationships in Jesus… You don't want to miss this POWERFUL episode… _____ Follow Pastor Derwin on Instagram HERE. Purchase his book How to Heal Racial Divide HERE. Watch Pastor Derwin's sermons from Transformation Church HERE. _____ You can find me on Instagram (@loswhit) here: https://bit.ly/CarlosIGNotes Get tickets to see me and my friend Annie F. Downs on the Here For You Tour this summer!!! Get access to all 13 dates HERE: https://bit.ly/CarlosTour Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let's keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://bit.ly/MasFamiliaNotes _____ ATHLETIC GREENS: Athletic Greensis giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/HUMANHOPE. … INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. … TUTAPONA: Give $15 per month for 15 months to help put 3 adults or children who have lived through armed conflict through one of Tutapona's mental health programs. Give at https://www.tutapona.com/give15 …HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE

In our final episode of the Faith series, I talk with my friend, pastor of Transformation Church and former NFL player, Pastor Derwin Gray.  We get into why it's important to talk about race in the church… Why the church is still VITAL for people's faith and relationships in Jesus… You don't want to miss this POWERFUL episode… _____ Follow Pastor Derwin on Instagram HERE. Purchase his book How to Heal Racial Divide HERE. Watch Pastor Derwin's sermons from Transformation Church HERE. _____ You can find me on Instagram (@loswhit) here: https://bit.ly/CarlosIGNotes Get tickets to see me and my friend Annie F. Downs on the Here For You Tour this summer!!! Get access to all 13 dates HERE: https://bit.ly/CarlosTour Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let's keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://bit.ly/MasFamiliaNotes _____ ATHLETIC GREENS: Athletic Greensis giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/HUMANHOPE. … INDEED: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Visit Indeed.com/HUMANHOPE to start hiring now. … TUTAPONA: Give $15 per month for 15 months to help put 3 adults or children who have lived through armed conflict through one of Tutapona's mental health programs. Give at https://www.tutapona.com/give15 …HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE

Joel and I discuss the topic of his Ph.D. dissertation, which examines the multiethnic nature of "household" imagery, especially Ephesians 2:19-22. We look at the Genesis 10-11 and Deuteronomy 32 background to this passage, along with how Acts 2 relates to Babel. We then talk about contemporary challenges to continuing building God's multiethnic temple in American society. Joel serves as the Director of Theology and Research for Proverbs 31 Ministries and Lysa TerKeurst, and is a part of the preaching team at Transformation Church with Pastor Derwin Gray. Joel earned a PhD in Theology under Drs. Patrick Schreiner (NT) and Michael Heiser (OT) with an emphasis on Paul's household language in Ephesians as it relates to the Old Testament. He loves studying and teaching the brilliant truths found in Scripture and unpacking how they relate to our everyday lives.

In today's episode Heather visits with one of her favorite theologians, Joel Muddamalle, for an energetic and insightful conversation about God's original vision for the church and how we often miss it. Joel unpacks what it means to be ambassadors for Christ in a fragmented world; he cautions us against letting social media divide our souls; and he reminds us that ethnic and cultural diversity in the church is a feature, not a bug. One of the big points Joel touches on is what he calls our commitment to “the sacred-and-secular divide.” What does it mean to be set apart as Christians, and what is our role in secular spaces? Joel's biblically rooted perspectives will inform, surprise, and challenge you to delve deeper into God's Word. (This is the second conversation in a three-part series that began with “What You May Be Getting Wrong About Biblical Womanhood.”) We also visit with our favorite social media whiz Brady Shearer for this week's #Blessed. He gives us a breakdown of the difference between the social graph algorithm vs. the discovery algorithm and why he believes we all need to ride whatever wave social platforms present us with. Brady is the director of Pro Church Tools and the church-software platform Nucleus. His work focuses on helping churches navigate the biggest communication shift in 500 years. Make sure to let us know your thoughts about this segment by typing in ViralJesusPod on Instagram or Twitter and including #Blessed with your comment. Guest Bio Joel Muddamalle serves as the director of theology and research for Proverbs 31 Ministries and Lysa TerKeurst. He's also a member of the preaching team at Transformation Church with Pastor Derwin Gray. Joel earned a PhD in theology under professors Patrick Schreiner (NT) and Michael Heiser (OT) with an emphasis on Paul's household language in Ephesians as it relates to the Old Testament. He loves studying and teaching the brilliant truths found in Scripture and unpacking how they relate to our everyday lives. Host Bio Heather Thompson Day is an associate professor of communication at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She is the author of eight books, including, I'll See You Tomorrow, and It's Not Your Turn. Reach out to Heather on Twitter @HeatherTDay and on Instagram @heatherthompsonday. Viral Jesus is a production of Christianity Today Host and creator: Heather Thompson Day Executive Producer: Ed Gilbreath Producer: Loren Joseph Associate Producer: Azurae Phelps Mix Engineer: Alex Carter Director of CT Podcasts: Mike Cosper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us for this enlightening conversation as we unlock the transformative potential of the gospel's social dimensions. NAE President Walter Kim and Pastor Derwin Gray guide us through an engaging exploration of faith, justice, and the path to a more inclusive and reconciled future. Don't miss this episode of Today's Conversation, available now on your favorite podcast platform.

This week we are joined again by the founder of the Christian Podcasters Association, Eric Nevins! Your hosts, Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell, ask him about the state of Christian podcasting this year and what we can look forward to in the year to come! What were our favorite Christian podcasts this year? Who are some good new comers to Christian Podcasting? And how does podcasting play a part in the future of the Church? We discuss all this and more! Join in our conversations on our Facebook group, the Whole Church Group!.Check out some of the podcasts we mentioned today!Halfway There, by Eric NevinsMy Seminary Life, by Brandon KnightBuddyWalk With Jesus, by Joe DeaDiving Deeper, by Joe Dea and Joshua NoelMinistry Misfits, by Andrew Fouts and Brandon SimmonsTransforming the Church, by Pastor Derwin Gray and Alexandra HooverWhy God, Why? by Peter EnglertThe Untangled Faith Podcast, by Amy FritzBrian Zahnd and the Beauty of ChristJames Bryan Smith and Loved Beyond ImaginationGrace Enough Podcast, by Amber CullumBeyond the Rut, by Jerry DuganA Quilter's Life, by Paula ChamberlinSeek Go Create Podcast, by Tim Winders.Help our fundraiser for a new website and to fund our convention next year by buying these limited-time t-shirts:https://www.customink.com/fundraising/convention-and-website-fund?utm_campaign=desktop-campaign-page-share-v3&utm_content=convention-and-website-fund&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link.Check out our online store:

Markus and Antwuan sit down with Pastor Derwin Gray to get a tease for what he'll be sharing at the Mosaix Conference on Nov. 8-10! Pastor Gray was coming off his fishing sabbatical, but that didn't mean he wasn't fired up. Check out this show if you need a boost! _____________________________Podcast Subscription LinksApple Podcast:  coloredcommentary.com/appleSpotify:  coloredcommentary.com/spotifyGoogle Podcasts:  coloredcommentary.com/googleStitcher:  coloredcommentary.com/stitcherIHeart Radio:  coloredcommentary.com/iheartradio

Listen to Pastor Derwin Gray and Vicki Gray speak on Derwin's new book, Healing Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and the First Christians Knew, About Racial Reconciliation!Link to book: Amazon The post Maxwell Institute Podcast #149: Healing Our Racial Divide, with Derwin and Vicki Gray appeared first on Neal A. Maxwell Institute | BYU.

Listen to Pastor Derwin Gray and Vicki Gray speak on Derwin's new book, Healing Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and the First Christians Knew, About Racial Reconciliation!Link to book: Amazon The post Maxwell Institute Podcast #149: Healing Our Racial Divide, with Derwin and Vicki Gray appeared first on Neal A. Maxwell Institute | BYU.

How do we heal the racial divisions in our country. The good news is the Bible has a lot to say about this. Ed Stetzer sits down with former NFL player and Pastor Derwin Gray to walk us through scripture, showing us how to straddle the hurdles and challenges to reconciliation that Scripture commands.

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On Daily Faith, to help us deal with the matters of our hearts is Pastor Derwin Gray. He is the co-founder and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church, Indian Land, SC. Transformation Church is a multi-ethnic and multi-generational, community-driven church whose heart is to see the love of Jesus transforms lives and communities through His grace. Recently, with the racial division, social injustice, and lack of compassion plaguing America and our world, Pastor Derwin has been blessed to see beyond the social rifts of our society with eyes of understanding. By exposing the sinful nature of the world and sharing how the love of Jesus can bring social reconciliation, he has written a new book entitled, How To Heal Our Racial Divide. The world is crying out for attention and love; people want to be accepted and not criticized. Jesus came to expose sin, call our hearts to repentance, and be transformed by the living word of God.   This is not for self-gain, it's intended to share one another's burdens, and in doing so, we unite as one body for the Kingdom of God. When our vertical relationship with Jesus is intact, this enables our horizontal fellowship with others. You can start today by showing a true act of justice; loving your neighbor—the kind of justice we need to see in the world.   For more information about Transformation Church, you can visit www.transformationchurc.tc, and to get your copy of Pastor Derwin Gray's latest book, How To Heal Our Racial Divide, please visit www.howtohealourracialdivide.com.    The Orphans Hands is the heartbeat of our mission's work in Eastern Europe. We have a village of homes in Moldova and a house in Odessa, Ukraine. Our homes take in and care for the needs of those unwanted and deemed unworthy by their family and society. In Moldova, many children are forced out of their homes, abandoned, and alone, now orphaned with no place to call home. They grow up in an orphanage with no one to love them and share a hug. At the age of sixteen, they are kicked out of the orphanage, subject to the false hopes and lies of the human traffickers. Society doesn't care for them as they struggle to find their way amid the racial divide. The Orphans Hands homes share the love of Jesus, which enables them to discover hope and unity within the body of Christ. They are now sons and daughters, turned missionaries reaching beyond the world's grasp to help those in need. We are proud to announce that recently, a few of our kids have furthered their education amid the most challenging times of the Russian war on Ukraine, graduating with honors to become teachers, psychologists, and doctors. Our kids are ministering daily to the Ukrainian refugees with food, blankets, and Bibles with the love of Jesus.  To learn how you can help support the next convoy of supplies through the Orphans Hands ministry, please visit www.theorphashands.org.

“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

As we dive into this Summer Series, we have the privilege of hearing from some of our favorite Pastors and leaders from around the country as our Pastor takes time to rest, seek God, and recharge for the coming year. Today, we will hear from Dr. Joel Muddamalle, who serves as the Director of Theology and Research for Proverbs 31 Ministries and Lysa TerKeurst, and is a part of the preaching team at Transformation Church with Pastor Derwin Gray right outside the Charlotte, NC area.

Have you ever gone through seasons where you want to believe that God is good, but your circumstances are telling you that He's not? This conversation is for you.My guest for today's episode is Alexandra Hoover. Alexandra is a sought-out speaker, Bible teacher, and Author of "Eyes Up" How To Trust God's Heart by Tracing His Hand. She's passionate about communicating the gospel's beauty and hope, and her words spur people on to hope and healing. Also, she serves on staff at Transformation Church with Pastor Derwin Gray!Friends, there is way too much goodness in this conversation - I truly could have spent hours talking to Alexandra. She walks us through what an ebenezer is, and the beautiful biblical story of Hannah. Alexandra also dives into how we sometimes allow our circumstances to inform the way we see God. But here's the solution: When we sit with God, we begin to trust God. Even if we don't see hope, we know hope is near because we know who God is. We don't always feel or see God in the way that we want because life is so hard and foggy, but we have a beautiful invitation to sit with Him and weep with Him and be reminded of His goodness.Connect with JamieFacebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTubeGET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

In a world so broken, it is no wonder that division can be seen everywhere, even within the walls of the Church. The past few years especially have shone a light on how pervasive the sin of racism still exists to this day within our communities and within the body of Christ. Through his own personal experiences and his study of God's word, former NFL player turned pastor, Derwin Gray, has a vision for how healing can come where there is so much pain when it comes to the topic of race. The early Church proves that God's desire for His people is diversity and healing our divides is possible through the power of Christ's resurrection. Davey talks with Pastor Derwin Gray about what it looks like to heal our racial divide, encouragement for those who have experienced racial trauma, how to deal with the sin of racism in our hearts and a hope for a future in which we all see the beauty in God's design. Let this conversation embolden you to become an agent of change in your church, your community, and your home.   Website: https://www.derwinlgray.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derwinlgray/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerwinLGray Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerwinLGray Book: How to Heal Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, And What the First Christians knew, about Racial Reconciliation

Our month of prayer conversations continue today with Pastor Derwin Gray as we discuss his new book How to Heal Our Racial Divide (which I got to write the foreword for!) and how to pray for people that are like us and people that are different than us and how prayer leads us into Holy Week! We've made a list of some of our favorite prayer resources here! --> https://www.anniefdowns.com/prayer (And just a reminder, we don't record or release episodes during Holy Week!) . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Athletic Greens: Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/soundsfun. Ritual: Right now Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off your first three months. Visit ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and turn healthy habits into a Ritual. Liquid I.V.: Grab Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout. Prose: Try your own custom hair supplements and you'll get 15% off! Go to https://prose.com/thatsoundsfun for your FREE in depth hair consultation and 15% off custom hair supplements. Family Camp: For more information or to find tickets to a theater near you, visit familycampmovie.com

Many of us want to heal the racial divides in our nation and just need some objective ways to begin.  Chris Brooks talks with Pastor Derwin Gray who will provide a deep dive into biblical racial reconciliation that is void of critical race theory but is realistic and relational. EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is Thursday, April 7!    REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX. Not an Equipper and want to attend?   Become an Equipper Today

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.

(00:00-9:11): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the trailer for the Discovery+ docu-series, “Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed.” (9:11-18:46): Jim Scudder, Jr., Senior Pastor of Quentin Road Baptist Church and Host of InGrace Radio, heard weekdays at 4am and 10am CT on AM 1160, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new series, “Armageddon's Dawn,” and the Gather InGrace Event on Sunday February 27th.  Reserve your complimentary tickets for the Gather InGrace Event on Sunday February 27th at Quentin Road Baptist Church at ingrace.us/gather Learn more about InGrace Radio and “Armageddon's Dawn” at ingraceradio.com And tune in for encouragement from Pastor Jim weekdays at 4am and 10am (CT) on InGrace Radio on AM 1160 Hope For Your Life.  (18:46-28:02): Brian and Aubrey reflected on an encouraging Twitter video from Pastor Jim Cymbala. (28:02-36:42): How does God meet our needs in unexpected ways? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed a tweet from Pastor Derwin Gray, “Over dinner, I was telling my wife @Vic_E_Gray how discouraged I was today. Then at dinner, our precious server gave us this note of encouragement. Thank you Jesus.” (36:42-45:31): Joanne Bratta, Executive Director Emeritus of Hopeful Beginnings of St. Mary's and Host of Hopeful Beginnings heard Sundays at 12pm (CT) on AM 1160, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about their Teen Parenting Program for schools and the Telehealth options they offer to their clients.  Learn more about Hopeful Beginnings at hopefulbeginning.org or call 847-870-8181 And tune in to Hopeful Beginnings Sundays at 12pm (CT) on AM 1160 Hope for Your Life.  (45:31-54:48): Brian and Aubrey shared some encouraging stories from the Good News Network: “Lifting Weights for Just Three Seconds a Day Helps Our Muscles Grow, According to Scientists” “Ancient Shard of Bone Said to Be From St Valentine's Finger On Display at Medieval Church” “Watch a Daughter Surprise Her Deer – Loving Dying Mom With Visit from Bambi – Her Face Says It All” “Stray Cats Saved a Restaurant During the Pandemic By Lounging On Miniature Models in the Window” “Town Called Lover is Celebrating Valentine's Day – Including a Couple Who Moved to be ‘The Lovers from Lover'” “India's Mass Tree Planting Success: Forest Cover Grows by Half-Million Acres in Two Years” “First Time Someone With Cut Spinal Cord is Able to Walk Freely, Thanks to New Swiss Technology” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Racial tension is at a high point. The embodiment of the Kingdom found in the New Testament and lived out through the Church was to be a vision of unity and diversity. The Church in America, unfortunately, has remained one of the most segregated organizations instead of being a vision for unity and diversity. Pastor Derwin Gray and Transformation Church is a shining light of how the Church can be the type of diverse community it was intended to be. Hear about Pastor Derwin's journey of planting Transformation Church, the challenges they faced from being a multiethnic church, and the steps any church can take to become a richer expression of the diverse Kingdom of God. Suggested Resources: Building a Multiethnic Church | Previously released as - The High Definition Leader by Derwin L. Gray (https://amzn.to/3J1Sezv) The Fellowship of Differents by Scot McKnight (amzn.to/2XvuIGa) Follow Pastor Derwin on his website (www.derwinlgray.com), Facebook (www.facebook.com/pages/Derwin-L-G…/117534411600257) Twitter (twitter.com/derwinlgray) Instagram (www.instagram.com/derwinlgray/)

Prayer can be challenging! Sometimes we wonder if we are saying the right things or if God is even listening but there is a prayer that God always answers.  Learn more as Pastor Derwin Gray joins Chris to answer those tough questions and help us to break through to a new and refreshing life of prayer! Prayer Works ResourcesEQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is TODAY, January 13, right after the progam!  REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX. 

Pastor Derwin Gray talks about how the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6 is a perfect model prayer for us and how we can incorporate it. Derwin talks about the mentality we need to take going into prayer... Scott Herrold is known for his interviews. He does a daily radio show on SOS Radio. This postcast is conversations about worldview, faith and culture with famous personalities.

On Daily Faith, our special guest bringing you a timely word from heaven is Pastor Derwin Gray. Pastor Derwin Gray co-founded Transformation Church eleven years ago in Indian Land, SC, serving as the Lead Pastor. Transformation Church is a multi-ethnic and multi-generational church. Today, Pastor Gray would like to help you discover that God is relational, and He longs to share His heart with you. There may be times when we feel distant from the Lord in our prayers, although we may be the ones who have stopped crying out to Him in our circumstances. God is faithful, and He keeps His promises never to leave us nor forsake us. Pastor Gray recently released his new book entitled God, do you hear me? He explains the importance and power of prayer in our daily walk with Jesus through the Lord's Prayer in the scriptures. Prayer isn't about making a checklist for God to write off and for you to go about your day. Daily prayer in a believer's life is for God to get to know you through a relationship with Him as your loving heavenly Father. As Pastor Derwin walks us through these steps of understanding, we pray that your heart will be open to receiving the free gift of God's Kingdom for your life and that your heart will take comfort knowing the Father's love surrounds you. For more information about Transformation Church with Pastor Derwin Gray, please visit www.transformationchurch.tc, and get a copy of Pastor Gray's new book “God, do you hear me?” please visit his website www.derwinlgray.com. The Orphans Hands ministry has helped save and rescue hopeless and forgotten children in Moldova and Ukraine for the past thirty years. We have seen countless tired feet and weary hearts find rest and joy by the comfort of the Father's love. In Moldova, many of their young children grow up in orphanages, never receiving a hug or getting to know the love of a family. These orphanages tell them no one loves them, and they will never amount to anything in life. When they become of age, they are forced out onto the streets, where they fall, subject to the terrifying risks of human trafficking. We have a village of homes in Moldova called Vatra Village and a house in Ukraine; the lives of these children are being transformed and renewed by the power of God's mercy and grace. Our kids have experienced how important the power of prayer is in their lives. By accepting their heavenly Father's love, they are reaching out to meet the needs of other tired feet for God's Kingdom. To learn more about The Orphans Hands ministry and how you can be a part of the answer, please visit www.theorphanshands.org.

Today I just wanted to share with you a simple but powerful prayer and thought from my friend Pastor Derwin Gray's book 'God Do You Hear Me? I hope this helps to remind us all that there is still good to be seen in spite of the bad.Follow The Story Box on Social Media► INSTAGRAM ► TWITTER ► FACEBOOK ► WEBSITE SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! ► Apple Podcast ► Spotify WATCH HERE:► YouTube If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to YouTube & Apple Podcasts, and leave a 5-star positive rating and review over on Apple Podcasts. Share it around with your friends and family.Support The Show Here:Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.

Today we talk to Dr. Derwin Gray, pastor of Transformation Church near Charlotte, NC and former NFL safety about his pro football career, sacking Jim Kelly and Dan Marino, intercepting passes from Steve Young, playing in the 1995 AFC Championship Game, and how he went from being a player to a pastor.  Derwin's new book "GOD, DO YOU HEAR ME?" releases October 5, 2021.  --- Receive our 10-day Sports Spectrum Devotional written by professional athletes for FREE when you sign up for our Sports Spectrum Weekly Email Newsletter. Sign up here.

On this Best-of Mornings with Carmen, Valerie Bell of AWANA and author of "Resilient" talks about what they've learned about helping children be spiritually resilient.  Pastor Derwin Gray talks about his book "The Good Life:What Jesus Teaches about finding True Happiness."

On this Best-of Mornings with Carmen, Valerie Bell of AWANA and author of "Resilient" talks about what they've learned about helping children be spiritually resilient.  Pastor Derwin Gray talks about his book "The Good Life:What Jesus Teaches about finding True Happiness."

Pastor Derwin Gray teaches on how Jesus is the poor King. Throughout Scripture, we are reminded that material wealth is fleeting and that true wealth is found in the person of Jesus. As we follow Him, we become rich in Christ.

In this sermon, Pastor Derwin Gray teaches us how Jesus is the rule-breaking King. Following Jesus will often mean deviating from the norm and behaving counter-culturally. Jesus is not hindered by ethnic, gender, or class barriers, and He invites us to embody His mission as we follow Him.

Pastor Derwin Gray brings a message on how King Jesus befriends the friendless and cares for outcasts and sinners. In His kindness, Jesus invites the unqualified to live on mission with Him and embody His Kingdom.

In this message, Pastor Derwin Gray talks about Jesus’ role as the rejected King. Jesus was refused by the people whom He came to save, but because of the rejection He experienced, we can be accepted as children of God.

Pastor Derwin Gray begins our series, A Paradox of Hope, with a message on Jesus' paradoxical roles as both servant and king. Through Christ, we are invited to participate in His Kingdom with humility as we follow His example.

Faith In The Zone: Pastor Derwin Gray, former Indianapolis Colts player. 

Faith in the Zone: Mike McGivern is joined by former Indianapolis Colt, Pastor Derwin Gray.

In this episode, Steve Carter interviews Pastor Derwin Gray about the importance of personal discipleship, intimacy with Christ, and helping people truly discover what the gospel is all about. Derwin dives into everything from discipleship vs. leadership in the Bible, and how the church has forsaken one for the other, to the most pastoral and compelling way one can experience deep intimacy (or “into-me-you-see”) with Christ.

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. 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 High-Definition Leader (2015), and The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches About Finding True Happiness (2020).

Would you like to live the good life? What does that really look like? How can we bring the good life to others? Friday we visit with former NFL player, Pastor Derwin Gray. Derwin will share about his journey for happiness and what he discovered was the source of true blessing. He'll also show us how we can be agents of peace in our communities, helping to foster healing and flourishing in our embattled cities.

Most people want to live the "good life," but how do we get there? Pastor, author and former NFL player Derwin Gray shares today about his journey, and about some life giving rhythms that can help you experience the happiness and goodness that Jesus has for you. Pick up Derwin's book "The Good Life" here: amazon.com/dp/B088PCCWHH/. Pick up Matt's book "Truth Plus Love: The Jesus Way to Influence" here: amazon.com/Truth-Plus-Love-Jesus-Influence/dp/0310355249/ For more from Matt Brown, and to receive our free gift “5 Spiritual Keys to Find Fulfillment in God” which will help you get started into the life of fulfillment God has for you, go to: Thinke.org

(00:00-09:22): Former Presidential Candidate Herman Cain passed away this morning from complications with COVID-19. Brian and Ian shared their reaction. (09:22-19:26): Rob Currie is a professor at Judson University. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about his new book Hunger Winter: A World War II Novel. (19:26-28:32): John Ortberg, a popular Christian author and speaker, has resigned as pastor of Menlo Church, a megachurch congregation outside of San Francisco. Brian and Ian shared their reaction to the news. (28:32-37:54): Brian and Ian talked about how to be a good Christian while engaging with people online. (37:54-47:03): Two days after holding a worship service at his Grace Community Church in California in defiance of state orders, John MacArthur was interviewed on Tucker Carlson’s show. Brian and Ian discussed MacArthur’s comments (47:03-56:07): Pastor Derwin Gray talked about why building a multiethnic church is important. Brian and Ian shared their reaction. (56:07-1:05:59): Brian and Ian talked about the need for Pastors to be leaders. (1:05:59-1:15:01): New science suggests singing can go a long way to improving your physical condition. Brian and Ian shared their reaction and talked about what that means for the current COVID world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone wants to be happy. But what if the satisfaction you're searching for isn't what you were designed for? Former NFL player and Pastor Derwin Gray talks with Ed Stetzer about how we can find our true happiness on mission for Christ in our churches and in our culture.

In our third episode of the Ask A Pastor Series, Nicki invited Pastor Derwin Gray and his wife Vicki to the show. They are leading a church just outside the Charlotte, NC area called Transformation Church.  In this episode they answer the following questions sent in from listeners:  *Do people ever think you live a "holier than thou" life as a pastor?  *Is there one sin God will not forgive?  *What are your thoughts on medical marijuana?  *How do we bring opinions back? Pastor Derwin recently released a new book titled, The Good Life.  In this episode Nicki also shares an exciting announcement about the next Revival Night's on June 27th. Click here to grab your tickets!

Eric Sentell lets Martin Luther King, Jr., filmmaker Erick Parker, Bishop Bob Farr, and Pastor Derwin Gray do most of the talking. How should Christians respond to racial injustices, systemic racism, protests, and riots? Hear what these wise men think.

Racial tension is at a high point. The embodiment of the Kingdom found in the New Testament and lived out through the Church was to be a vision of unity and diversity. The Church in America, unfortunately, has remained one of the most segregated organizations instead of being a vision for unity and diversity. Pastor Derwin Gray and Transformation Church is a shining light of how the Church can be the type of diverse community it was intended to be. Hear about Pastor Derwin’s journey of planting Transformation Church, the challenges they faced from being a multiethnic church, and steps any church can take to become a richer expression of the diverse Kingdom of God. Suggested Resources: The High Definition Leader: Building Multiethnic Churches in a Multiethnic World by Derwin L. Gray (https://amzn.to/2XYWSbS) The Fellowship of Differents by Scot McKnight (https://amzn.to/2XvuIGa) Follow Pastor Derwin on his website (www.derwinlgray.com), Facebook (www.facebook.com/pages/Derwin-L-G…/117534411600257) Twitter (twitter.com/derwinlgray) Instagram (www.instagram.com/derwinlgray/)

Pastor Derwin Gray, author of "The Good Life," talks about the racial tensions in the wake of George Floyd's death and the call of the Church to be peacemakers and healers in our world.  Global affairs expert David Aikman looks at how China has become more aggressive toward the world.

Pastor Derwin Gray, author of "The Good Life," talks about the racial tensions in the wake of George Floyd's death and the call of the Church to be peacemakers and healers in our world.  Global affairs expert David Aikman looks at how China has become more aggressive toward the world.

Many will ask, "How do I attain true joy and happiness in my life?" The world offers so many empty answers to this question and these answers will not satisfy the longing of our soul. Author, former NFL player, and Pastor Derwin Gray answers this question and so many more in his book "The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches about Finding True Happiness."

Many will ask, "How do I attain true joy and happiness in my life?" The world offers so many empty answers to this question and these answers will not satisfy the longing of our soul. Author, former NFL player, and Pastor Derwin Gray answers this question and so many more in his book "The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches about Finding True Happiness."

Derwin Gray, founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church in Indian Land, South Carolina, explains to host Taylor Berglund how the Beatitudes can shape our response to COVID-19. He talks about the inspiration behind his upcoming book, The Good Life, how the early church modeled love in a crisis and how to find true happiness in the midst of a pandemic.

Do you ever feel like despite professional and economic success, something is missing in your life? In today’s episode, we’re heading into one of the four pillars of the True Detox journey to talk about spirituality and love with our special guest, Doctor, and Pastor Derwin Gray. Dr. Gray is a former football player, with a successful career in the NFL and he, as many of us, he saw himself locked in a scheme that did not make him happy. In this opportunity, he’s sharing his inspiring journey and how he went from NFL professional player to devoted husband and preacher. We’re also talking about how external accomplishments cannot fix internal pain, deepening his 5-years process which includes:1. Is there someone who will love me despite2. An identity not based on performance3. Significance4. A mission that goes beyond accomplishing goals to something deeper > helping people discover who they’re meant to beTune in if you want to hear about this humbling story and if you don’t already know about the four pillars of the True Detox journey visit truedetox.comKey Points Discussed:From football star to committed husband and believer (00:09)How the Dr. Gray’s wife reacted to his call to love Jesus (09:48)Learning to embrace the love of Jesus (11:10)How do you start detoxing the spiritual side of your life (12:44)The ideal way to begin your journey to reaching others (17:43)Understanding your spiritual side in the era of Instagram (22:06)The steps and recommendations to get in touch with your spiritually (24:45)Additional Resources:Dr. Gray’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerwinLGrayDr. Gray’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerwinLGray/--Be sure to join the True Detox private group to continue the conversation and interact with our hosts, guests, and other awesome people in the True Detox community. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Google, or your favourite podcast app!

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.

The embodiment of the Kingdom found in the New Testament and lived out through the Church was to be a vision of unity and diversity. The Church in America, unfortunately, has remained one of the most segregated organizations instead of being a vision for unity and diversity. Pastor Derwin Gray and Transformation Church is a shining light of how the Church can be the type of diverse community it was intended to be. Hear about Pastor Derwin’s journey of planting Transformation Church, the challenges they faced from being a multiethnic church, and steps any church can take to become a richer expression of the diverse Kingdom of God. Suggested Resources: The High Definition Leader: Building Multiethnic Churches in a Multiethnic World by Derwin L. Gray (goo.gl/f9C1yB) The Fellowship of Differents by Scot McKnight (goo.gl/61WUrV) Follow Pastor Derwin on his website (www.derwinlgray.com), Facebook (www.facebook.com/pages/Derwin-L-G…/117534411600257) Twitter (twitter.com/derwinlgray) Instagram (www.instagram.com/derwinlgray/)

For this week's podcast, we're joined by Pastor Derwin Gray of Transformation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina for a conversation on race, diversity, and leading multiethnic churches.

You can begin again when you surrender and let Jesus be your performance. In this message, Pastor Derwin Gray teaches how to surrender. Join us next weekend for Part 2 of surrendering.

God's grace always precedes and empowers obedience. In this message, Pastor Derwin Gray teaches how to obey when obedience seems so hard.

By faith in Christ, you must know that your identity is more important than your reputation. In this message, Pastor Derwin Gray teaches how we remain faithful to God by turning exclusively to the Lord for our identity.

Why do we tend to forget God in the good times? In this message, Pastor Derwin Gray teaches that thriving in good times is to never forget Who set you free from slavery and why you've been set free.

Pastor Derwin Gray, also known as the Evangelical Linebacker, talks about creating multiethnic, multicultural churches that can tutor the culture on how to love people across barriers. 

The purpose of marriage is to reflect Jesus and the Church. In "New Marriage," Pastor Derwin Gray and Vicki Gray teach questions to ask pre-marriage and holy habits to develop for a God-honoring marriage.

The purpose of marriage is to reflect Jesus and the Church. In "New Marriage," Pastor Derwin Gray and Vicki Gray teach questions to ask pre-marriage and holy habits to develop for a God-honoring marriage.

Our humanity is found in treasuring and honoring God with the sacred gift of sex. In this message, Pastor Derwin Gray and Vicki Gray teach that sex is an incredible gift from God that can be either used or abused.

Our humanity is found in treasuring and honoring God with the sacred gift of sex. In this message, Pastor Derwin Gray and Vicki Gray teach that sex is an incredible gift from God that can be either used or abused.

Pastor Derwin Gray said, "Discipleship is not knowing more information about Jesus, but knowing Jesus and being transformed into His image through the constant exposure of the Gospel of grace in the context of a local church.His life becomes...

Pastor Derwin Gray said, "Discipleship is not knowing more information about Jesus, but knowing Jesus and being transformed into His image through the constant exposure of the Gospel of grace in the context of a local church.His life becomes...

Pastor Derwin Gray said, "Discipleship is not knowing more information about Jesus, but knowing Jesus and being transformed into His image through the constant exposure of the Gospel of grace in the context of a local church.His life becomes...

Pastor Derwin Gray said, "Discipleship is not knowing more information about Jesus, but knowing Jesus and being transformed into His image through the constant exposure of the Gospel of grace in the context of a local church.His life becomes...

In the last message of the series, Pastor Derwin Gray is joined by Vicki Gray to teach what we should remember in our struggle with body image.

In the last message of the series, Pastor Derwin Gray is joined by Vicki Gray to teach what we should remember in our struggle with body image.

You must know Jesus' identity before you can know your identity. In this message, Pastor Derwin Gray and Vicki Gray teach what we should remember about our identity in Christ to overcome a poor self-image.

You must know Jesus' identity before you can know your identity. In this message, Pastor Derwin Gray and Vicki Gray teach what we should remember about our identity in Christ to overcome a poor self-image.

In this message, Vicki Gray joins Pastor Derwin Gray in teaching what to look for in a spouse through the lens of God's love, grace, and Word.

In this message, Vicki Gray joins Pastor Derwin Gray in teaching what to look for in a spouse through the lens of God's love, grace, and Word.

Racial tension is as at a high point. The embodiment of the Kingdom found in the New Testament and lived out through the Church was to be a vision of unity and diversity. The Church in America, unfortunately, has remained one of the most segregated organizations instead of being a vision for unity and diversity. Pastor Derwin Gray and Transformation Church is a shining light of how the Church can be the type of diverse community it was intended to be. Hear about Pastor Derwin’s journey of planting Transformation Church, the challenges they faced from being a multiethnic church, and steps any church can take to become a richer expression of the diverse Kingdom of God. Suggested Resources: The High Definition Leader: Building Multiethnic Churches in a Multiethnic World by Derwin L. Gray (https://goo.gl/f9C1yB) The Fellowship of Differents by Scot McKnight (http://goo.gl/61WUrV) Follow Pastor Derwin on his website (http://www.derwinlgray.com), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Derwin-L-Gray/117534411600257) Twitter (https://twitter.com/derwinlgray) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/derwinlgray/)

How can we have peace on earth when our newspapers are riddled with stories that indicate a complete lack of peace in our society? We often unconsciously gravitate toward a cozy environment so we don’t have to deal with the discomfort of reconciling with people that aren’t like us or don’t fit in. Pastor Derwin Gray, lead pastor of Transformation Church and author of The HD Leader, teaches how to bring peace through reconciling with others. You will learn how the gospel can turn enemies into friends and how you can be transformed into a peacemaker — becoming part of the process to bring healing and reconciliation.

How can we have peace on earth when our newspapers are riddled with stories that indicate a complete lack of peace in our society? We often unconsciously gravitate toward a cozy environment so we don’t have to deal with the discomfort of reconciling with people that aren’t like us or don’t fit in. Pastor Derwin Gray, lead pastor of Transformation Church and author of The HD Leader, teaches how to bring peace through reconciling with others. You will learn how the gospel can turn enemies into friends and how you can be transformed into a peacemaker — becoming part of the process to bring healing and reconciliation.

Message from Derwin Gray on August 9, 2015

Did you know that "heaven" was once on earth? The Bible is God's story of 'paradise lost is paradise once again being restored.' Pastor Derwin Gray explains how what was lost in the Garden will be restored, recreated and renewed.

A vision of the future will transform how you live in the present! In the inaugural sermon in the life of Transformation Church, Pastor Derwin Gray boldly proclaims who God has called Transformation Church to be in this world!

How often are rocks of condemnation thrown at us when we mess up? How often do we throw rocks at ourselves and others because we fail to live up to moral expectations? In this sermon, Pastor Derwin Gray preaches on God's eagerness to show humanity His mercy, offer His grace, and restore our dignity. God does so because it pleases His heart and it produces Upward, Inward, Outward people. Grace is so much better than religion!

In this sermon, Pastor Derwin Gray teaches that God is attracted to broken people... and explains how God the Son, in grace, incarnates to meet people where they are to restore them unto their humanity. s humanity to God and to each other.

Pastor Derwin Gray guides us through God's historical redemptive activity that concludes the work of Jesus, the Lamb of God.

Do you think heaven is a spiritual world where people become angels or chubby, diaper-wearing babies with wings? Or is heaven here on earth and redeemed people with resurrection bodies? Is heaven boring? In this sermon, Pastor Derwin Gray gives a biblical view of the New Heavens and New Earth.