
Derwin Gray
Co-founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church. Former NFL player and author of several books, including Lit Up With Love.
Top 3 podcasts with Derwin Gray
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Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 4min
CNLP 737 | Toxic Masculinity and the Church: Derwin Gray on Using Ministry to Heal Childhood Wounds, Lessons from the NFL, and The Challenge of Finding the Right Team
Derwin Gray, co-founding pastor of Transformation Church and former NFL player, dives into the pressing issues of toxic masculinity within the church and sports culture. He reflects on his own childhood trauma and emphasizes the power of ministry in healing. Derwin also discusses the importance of finding the right team members in a growing church and promotes a new model of masculinity that values humility and service. His insights encourage redefining faith and leadership through love and authenticity.

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Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 28min
658: Justice, Mercy, & Becoming Good News People with Derwin Gray
Derwin Gray, co-founder and lead pastor of Transformation Church, dives deep into the tensions at Wheaton College regarding diversity versus discipleship. He explores how evangelism is woven into the larger biblical narrative and the critical balance of justice and mercy. The discussion also touches on North Dakota's rejection of Jesus' kingship and the implications for evangelicalism today. Gray emphasizes that reconciliation with God should reflect in our relationships with others, urging Christians to embody love and hope in their communities.

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Oct 15, 2024 • 32min
Episode 314 - Wartime Mindset: Derwin Gray on Battling Spiritual Attacks as an Entrepreneur
Derwin Gray, a former NFL player turned pastor, brings profound insights on spiritual warfare as it relates to entrepreneurship. He draws compelling parallels between hunting tactics and the devil's strategies aimed at isolation. Gray outlines three key temptations entrepreneurs face: performance, possession, and popularity, urging a shift to a wartime mindset. He emphasizes the importance of wearing the armor of God, offering spiritual tools to navigate entrepreneurial challenges and suggesting that recognizing these spiritual battles can boost decision-making and strengthen faith.