Special Guest Chris Griffin CEO and Men's Pastor Ep. 9
Oct 30, 2023
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Todd interviews Chris Griffin, CEO of Hover Energy and Men's Pastor at Gateway Church. They discuss Chris's experience pastoring as a CEO and an actual pastor, reflections on life and the role of father figures, the power of building relationships, finding healing through Jesus, understanding father wounds and the importance of purpose, and the power of authenticity and staying true to oneself.
Father wounds and the need for fathers to provide unconditional love and affirmation to their children, regardless of their background or culture.
The importance of authenticity in discovering one's true identity and purpose, resisting societal pressures and social media influence.
Deep dives
Father wounds and the importance of unconditional love
One of the main themes that emerged from the podcast episode was the prevalence of father wounds among the men Chris Griffin has interacted with. Many of these men struggle with feelings of inadequacy and fear of failure, stemming from conditional love and a lack of affirmation in their childhood. Chris emphasizes the need for fathers to provide unconditional love and affirmation to their children, recognizing that this issue is not limited to broken homes, but is present across different backgrounds and cultures. He encourages fathers to prioritize relationship over performance-driven motivation, helping their children develop a solid sense of identity and unconditional love that can transform lives.
The power of authenticity in discovering one's identity
Chris highlights the importance of authenticity in discovering one's true identity and purpose. He emphasizes the need to resist societal pressures and social media influence, which often impose prescriptive models of success and identity. Instead, he encourages individuals to turn to their faith or personal beliefs to find their authentic selves. By living authentically and being true to oneself, individuals can experience personal growth, overcome challenges, and build a strong foundation of faith and identity.
The role of gratitude and joy in healing brokenness
Chris shares his personal journey of healing and transformation, highlighting the role of gratitude and joy. He credits his mother's joyful nature and the joy of the Lord as sources of strength and healing. Chris encourages others to cultivate a sense of gratitude and to find joy in their lives, even in the midst of brokenness. He suggests the practice of daily gratitude and shares a family tradition of writing down things they are thankful for during the holiday season.
Faith and response to fear in the journey of life
Chris acknowledges that fear, particularly the fear of failure, is a common struggle for many, including himself. However, he emphasizes that the focus should be on one's response to fear rather than the fear itself. Chris highlights the importance of relying on faith, seeking God's guidance, and surrendering moments of fear and doubt to Him. He shares his own experience of leaning into his faith and finding strength and reassurance in God's presence, leading him to a place of growth and continued transformation.
Todd sits down with Chris Griffin, CEO of Hover Energy and Men's Pastor at Gateway Church, to find out how he manages all his different lanes. From pastoring people as a CEO to being an actual pastor, what things are the same, and what is different between the positions?
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