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In this powerful episode of the Transforming the Church Podcast, Pastor Derwin L. Gray does something a little different. As he reads chapter 7 of his new book “It’s Time to Heal,” we explore how our deepest wounds can either harden us into destroyers or, when surrendered to God, reshape us into healers. Drawing on the real-life stories of figures like Adolf Hitler, Corrie ten Boom, and Nelson Mandela, Pastor Derwin reveals how pain itself does not determine our destiny — our response does. Through Scripture, listeners are invited to embrace forgiveness, trust God’s nearness in their brokenness, and allow the Holy Spirit to transform their wounds into wisdom and compassion.  PODCAST RESOURCES • More from Derwin: www.derwinlgray.com and www.transformationchurch.tc/podcast • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts • Subscribe on Spotify • Subscribe on YouTube • Subscribe on Amazon Music • The ChurchLeaders Podcast Network  CONNECT WITH DERWIN • Facebook: www.facebook.com/derwinlgray • Instagram: @derwinlgray RATE, LEAVE A REVIEW, & SHARE If you’ve been impacted by this podcast, please leave a rating and a review, and share with someone in your life.

In this powerful episode of the Transforming the Church Podcast, Pastor Derwin Gray sits down with Joshua Broome to explore the journey from deep shame and brokenness to healing and restoration through the gospel of Jesus. Using the HEAL framework—Honest, Expect pain, Accept, and Live from love—Joshua shares his personal story of struggle, vulnerability, and redemption after leaving the adult film industry. Together, they discuss the reality of ongoing pain, the importance of honest confession to God and trusted community, and the necessity of confronting hidden wounds. Listeners will be encouraged to take their pain into the light, trust in God’s fatherly love, and discover true identity and freedom in what Christ has done. This episode is an invitation to experience healing by living from the overflow of grace and the power of the Holy Spirit. PODCAST RESOURCES • More from Derwin: www.derwinlgray.com and www.transformationchurch.tc/podcast • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts • Subscribe on Spotify • Subscribe on YouTube • Subscribe on Amazon Music • The ChurchLeaders Podcast Network  CONNECT WITH DERWIN • Facebook: www.facebook.com/derwinlgray • Instagram: @derwinlgray RATE, LEAVE A REVIEW, & SHARE If you’ve been impacted by this podcast, please leave a rating and a review, and share with someone in your life.

In this heartfelt episode of the Transforming the Church podcast, Pastor Derwin Gray sits down with bestselling author Ann Voskamp to discuss deep, gospel-centered healing. Drawing from Derwin’s new book, “It’s Time to Heal,” the conversation explores how God meets us in our deepest wounds and invites us into true restoration—not just coping or striving. Using Jesus’ question at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5:6) and His invitation to the weary (Matthew 11:28), Pastor Derwin unpacks a practical, biblical framework for healing. Together, he and Ann discuss the HEAL acronym—Honesty, Expecting hard work, Accepting without approving, and Living from God’s love. They share personal stories of pain, trauma, and transformation, emphasizing that healing is a slow, holistic process involving mind, body, and spirit. Listeners are encouraged to move beyond shame and self-protection by embracing their identity in Christ, renewing their minds with truth (Romans 12:2), and supporting each other in community. With wisdom from mental health professionals and practical steps like “Christ Behavioral Therapy,” this episode invites everyone—whether at rock bottom or longing for deeper healing—to discover hope, rest, and God’s faithful love. PODCAST RESOURCES • More from Derwin: www.derwinlgray.com and www.transformationchurch.tc/podcast • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts • Subscribe on Spotify • Subscribe on YouTube • Subscribe on Amazon Music • The ChurchLeaders Podcast Network  CONNECT WITH DERWIN • Facebook: www.facebook.com/derwinlgray • Instagram: @derwinlgray RATE, LEAVE A REVIEW, & SHARE If you’ve been impacted by this podcast, please leave a rating and a review, and share with someone in your life.

In this heartfelt episode of the Transforming the Church podcast, Pastor Derwin Gray sits down with faith-integrated psychotherapist Jo Hargreaves to explore the deep connections between spiritual formation, emotional healing, and neuroscience. Together, they discuss how Jesus meets us in our wounds and invites us into honest, transformative healing—body, mind, and spirit. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and scientific insights, the conversation challenges the “behavior management” approach to faith and instead calls listeners to bring their true selves—scars and all—before God. Key themes include the renewing of the mind (Romans 12:2), the power of God’s unbreakable love (Romans 8:38), and the importance of emotional honesty in the healing journey. Jo and Derwin unpack the four God-given steps to restoration found in Derwin’s book, “It’s Time to Heal,” emphasizing honesty with God, expecting healing to be hard, accepting the past, and living from God’s love rather than for it. Listeners are encouraged to move beyond shame, embrace vulnerability, and find hope in Christ’s own scars—discovering that healing is possible, progressive, and rooted in God’s grace. Whether you are a ministry leader, counselor, or anyone seeking to experience deeper healing, this episode offers wisdom, compassion, and practical steps to help you live from love, not for love, and become an agent of restoration in your community. PODCAST RESOURCES • More from Derwin: www.derwinlgray.com and www.transformationchurch.tc/podcast • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts • Subscribe on Spotify • Subscribe on YouTube • Subscribe on Amazon Music • The ChurchLeaders Podcast Network  CONNECT WITH DERWIN • Facebook: www.facebook.com/derwinlgray • Instagram: @derwinlgray RATE, LEAVE A REVIEW, & SHARE If you’ve been impacted by this podcast, please leave a rating and a review, and share with someone in your life.

In this deeply honest conversation, Pastor Derwin Gray and renowned neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Amen explore God’s pathway to healing for those carrying trauma, shame, and persistent inner pain. Drawing from both Scripture and neuroscience, they discuss how healing begins with honesty—naming what happened—and continues through renewing the mind, accepting hard realities, and choosing to live from God’s love rather than striving for it. Pastor Derwin shares personal stories of forgiveness, including his journey to forgive his father, emphasizing that Jesus meets us in our wounds and can turn our scars into testimonies of grace. Dr. Amen highlights the brain’s capacity for renewal and the importance of aligning scientific insights with biblical truth. Ultimately, the episode invites listeners into a healing journey marked by forgiveness, freedom, and transformed relationships, calling the church to be a community that transfers healing, not hurt, as people experience God’s grace and restoration. PODCAST RESOURCES • More from Derwin: www.derwinlgray.com and www.transformationchurch.tc/podcast • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts • Subscribe on Spotify • Subscribe on YouTube • Subscribe on Amazon Music • The ChurchLeaders Podcast Network  CONNECT WITH DERWIN • Facebook: www.facebook.com/derwinlgray • Instagram: @derwinlgray RATE, LEAVE A REVIEW, & SHARE If you’ve been impacted by this podcast, please leave a rating and a review, and share with someone in your life.

In this episode of the Transforming the Church Podcast, Pastor Derwin Gray sits down with best-selling author, preacher, and church leader Hosanna Wong for an honest and hope-filled conversation about healing, grace, and leadership. Drawing from Hosanna’s powerful personal story—growing up in a family transformed by Jesus amid addiction and street life—the episode explores the urgent need for healing within the church and among its leaders. Derwin and Hosanna discuss the dangers of unaddressed wounds, the difference between behavioral modification and true transformation, and the role of grace in overcoming shame while discussing Pastor Derwin's new book It's Time To Heal. With wisdom rooted in Scripture, real-life experiences, and neuroscience, they challenge leaders to seek healing for themselves so they can lead others from a place of authenticity and freedom. The episode highlights practical steps for embracing God’s healing, underscores the importance of inviting Jesus into our deepest pain, and offers encouragement for anyone longing to walk in wholeness. Listeners will come away inspired to pursue genuine healing, equipped with practical insight, and reminded that the journey toward restoration begins not with self-sufficiency, but with surrender to the amazing grace of Jesus. PODCAST RESOURCES • More from Derwin: www.derwinlgray.com and www.transformationchurch.tc/podcast • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts • Subscribe on Spotify • Subscribe on YouTube • Subscribe on Amazon Music • The ChurchLeaders Podcast Network  CONNECT WITH DERWIN • Facebook: www.facebook.com/derwinlgray • Instagram: @derwinlgray RATE, LEAVE A REVIEW, & SHARE If you’ve been impacted by this podcast, please leave a rating and a review, and share with someone in your life.

What if the very pain that has broken you could become the pathway to your greatest healing? In this powerful conversation, Pastor Derwin and Vicki unpack the heart behind Pastor Derwin's new book, *It's Time to Heal: Four God-Given Steps to Restore What Life Has Shattered*—a message born not from theory, but from their own raw, courageous journey through trauma and transformation. Drawing from John 5:6, where Jesus asks a man paralyzed for decades, "Do you want to be made well?" Pastor Derwin reveals that healing begins with a vulnerable yes—because Jesus doesn't heal a future version of us, He heals the real us. With wisdom rooted in both Scripture and neuroscience, Pastor Derwin reframes suffering through the lens of post-traumatic growth, reminding us that the villain and the hero share the same origin story: pain. The difference is what you do with it. Vicki's voice adds tender authenticity, affirming that healing isn't linear, but God wastes nothing. Don't stay stuck in familiar pain—pre-order multiple copies of *It's Time to Heal* today and begin passing down healing instead of hurt to the next generation, for the glory of King Jesus. PODCAST RESOURCES • More from Derwin: www.derwinlgray.com and www.transformationchurch.tc/podcast • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts • Subscribe on Spotify • Subscribe on YouTube • Subscribe on Amazon Music • The ChurchLeaders Podcast Network  CONNECT WITH DERWIN • Facebook: www.facebook.com/derwinlgray • Instagram: @derwinlgray RATE, LEAVE A REVIEW, & SHARE If you’ve been impacted by this podcast, please leave a rating and a review, and share with someone in your life.

What if the wounds you've been quietly carrying your whole life were never meant to stay hidden? In this powerful conversation, Pastor Derwin and Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress explore the transformative message at the heart of Pastor Derwin's new book, *It's Time to Heal: Four God-Given Steps to Restore What Life Has Shattered*. Drawing from Romans 12:2—"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will"—Pastor Derwin reveals how neuroscience is catching up to what Scripture has proclaimed for centuries: real healing transforms us from the inside out. Through his own story of trauma, shame, and breakthrough, he unpacks the HEAL framework—Honest about what happened, Expect turbulence, Accept what took place, and Live from love, not for love—showing that true wholeness isn't behavioral modification but a new creation encounter with Jesus. As Jim affirms, this integration of theology, psychology, and neurobiology isn't compromise—it's wisdom. If you feel stuck, ashamed, or secretly broken, Jesus is already at the table with a cup of coffee saying, "I already know, and I love you." Pre-order *It's Time to Heal* today and take your first step toward freedom. PODCAST RESOURCES • More from Derwin: www.derwinlgray.com and www.transformationchurch.tc/podcast • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts • Subscribe on Spotify • Subscribe on YouTube • Subscribe on Amazon Music • The ChurchLeaders Podcast Network  CONNECT WITH DERWIN • Facebook: www.facebook.com/derwinlgray • Instagram: @derwinlgray RATE, LEAVE A REVIEW, & SHARE If you’ve been impacted by this podcast, please leave a rating and a review, and share with someone in your life.

What does it look like when followers of Jesus who love the same Lord arrive at the table holding vastly different political convictions? Pastor Derwin, alongside Dr. Frank Turek and Dr. Charlie Dates, opens a courageous and deeply needed conversation about faith, ethnicity, and political engagement—reminding us that the church is not a building but a blood-bought people of King Jesus, loved by the Father and empowered by the Spirit. Drawing from John 13, Dr. Dates grounds the entire dialogue in a love "based upon the virtue of the giver, not the worthiness of the recipient"—a love the Black church has embodied even toward a nation that did not love them in return. Dr. Turek challenges believers to engage government as seriously as they engage family and church, because politics directly shapes our ability to preach the gospel. Together, all three voices refuse easy answers, holding both prophetic critique and humble empathy, urging Christians to see one another's pain before dismissing one another's conclusions. This conversation is a call to you—don't retreat into comfortable tribalism. Lean in, listen deeply, and let the love of Christ be the politics that transforms your neighborhood, your city, and your world. PODCAST RESOURCES • More from Derwin: www.derwinlgray.com and www.transformationchurch.tc/podcast • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts • Subscribe on Spotify • Subscribe on YouTube • Subscribe on Amazon Music • The ChurchLeaders Podcast Network  CONNECT WITH DERWIN • Facebook: www.facebook.com/derwinlgray • Instagram: @derwinlgray RATE, LEAVE A REVIEW, & SHARE If you’ve been impacted by this podcast, please leave a rating and a review, and share with someone in your life.

What if the wounds you've carried since childhood are not the end of your story, but the very place where God begins to write something new? Pastor Derwin and Carly open this conversation with raw honesty about mental illness, trauma, and the lies that take root in our minds when pain goes unaddressed. Carly shares her journey through depression, PTSD, self-harm, and a nine-month stay at Mercy—a faith-based residential home—where a counselor gently helped her identify the lies she believed about herself and replace them with Scripture-grounded truth. Pastor Derwin weaves in the science of neuroplasticity alongside Romans 12:2 "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect" showing that healing is not a microwave moment but a crock-pot process of daily, faithful confession. Together, they remind us that knowing theology is not the same as letting it reach our souls. Your scars are not your shame—they are your testimony. Pre-order *It's Time to Heal* today and take your first step toward restoration. PODCAST RESOURCES • More from Derwin: www.derwinlgray.com and www.transformationchurch.tc/podcast • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts • Subscribe on Spotify • Subscribe on YouTube • Subscribe on Amazon Music • The ChurchLeaders Podcast Network  CONNECT WITH DERWIN • Facebook: www.facebook.com/derwinlgray • Instagram: @derwinlgray RATE, LEAVE A REVIEW, & SHARE If you’ve been impacted by this podcast, please leave a rating and a review, and share with someone in your life.

What happens when we refuse to let our circumstances dictate our spiritual vitality? Pastors Derwin and Christine reveal the profound truth that while the world grows increasingly barren, followers of Christ are called to flourish like olive trees—thriving where nothing else can grow. Drawing from David's declaration in Psalm 52, "I am like a green olive tree flourishing in the house of God," Christine shares how she discovered this powerful metaphor while standing before a sacred olive tree in Athens, the only living thing growing amid devastation. Her insight challenges our tendency to outsource our joy and peace to external circumstances, waiting for the world to improve before we step into God's promises. The conversation exposes how many believers have become "unbelieving believers"—doctrinally sound but practically faithless. True faith isn't about understanding everything; it's about trusting God's goodness even in crushing seasons, because just as olives must be pressed to produce oil, our trials produce the anointing that breaks chains. This isn't about comfort Christianity—it's about daily denying ourselves, taking up our cross, and laboring to enter God's rest. Stop waiting for perfect conditions to flourish. Your breakthrough isn't dependent on the world getting better—it's rooted in Christ who never changes. PODCAST RESOURCES • More from Derwin: www.derwinlgray.com and www.transformationchurch.tc/podcast • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts • Subscribe on Spotify • Subscribe on YouTube • Subscribe on Amazon Music • The ChurchLeaders Podcast Network  CONNECT WITH DERWIN • Facebook: www.facebook.com/derwinlgray • Instagram: @derwinlgray RATE, LEAVE A REVIEW, & SHARE If you’ve been impacted by this podcast, please leave a rating and a review, and share with someone in your life.

What happens when political influencers we've never met divide us from family members we've known our whole lives? Pastor Derwin confronts this troubling reality, reminding us that in our polarized America, Christians must remember their ultimate allegiance isn't to any political party—it's to King Jesus who bled, died, and rose again for us. Drawing from Galatians 3:27-28, Derwin powerfully declares that we're not clothed with political labels but with Christ himself, transcending ethnic, economic, and gender divisions that the world uses to separate us. He challenges listeners to ask themselves: are you influenced by the Holy Spirit or by paid political podcasters? Through compelling examples from Dietrich Bonhoeffer's resistance in Nazi Germany and Dr. Martin Luther King's kingdom-centered activism, Derwin shows how Scripture and prayer must shape us more than news cycles. He calls us to practice "kingdom politics"—loving God and neighbor—while guarding against political idolatry that destroys from within. Like Nelson Mandela choosing reconciliation over bitterness, we must be peacemakers in a shouting world. America's future doesn't depend on elections but on whether God's people stay faithful to their heavenly citizenship. Don't let political polarization rob you of your Christ-centered identity—choose to be salt and light in our divided world today. PODCAST RESOURCES • More from Derwin: www.derwinlgray.com and www.transformationchurch.tc/podcast • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts • Subscribe on Spotify • Subscribe on YouTube • Subscribe on Amazon Music • The ChurchLeaders Podcast Network  CONNECT WITH DERWIN • Facebook: www.facebook.com/derwinlgray • Instagram: @derwinlgray RATE, LEAVE A REVIEW, & SHARE If you’ve been impacted by this podcast, please leave a rating and a review, and share with someone in your life.

Summary: What if the very thing you think is helping you succeed is actually destroying you from the inside out? In this powerful message, Pastor Derwin unveils the hidden enemy of idolatry—not ancient golden calves, but the modern gods we bow to daily without realizing it. Drawing from his NFL experience, Pastor Derwin reveals how success, approval, and performance became his secret masters, promising fulfillment but delivering only emptiness and dysfunction. He exposes idolatry's devastating cycle: taking good things like career, relationships, or even ministry and making them ultimate, which distorts our identity, destroys relationships, and depletes our souls. But here's the gospel truth that changes everything—while idols demand your life, Jesus gave His life for you. Through powerful scriptures like Jeremiah 2:13 and John 4:13-14, Pastor Derwin shows how Jesus offers living water that truly satisfies, unlike the "broken cisterns" of worldly pursuits. The path to freedom follows three crucial steps: recognize what you feel you can't live without, repent by turning back to God's grace, and replace those false gods with daily surrender to Christ. Leaders, your congregation desperately needs this message—many are secretly enslaved to the very things they think are blessing them, burning out while chasing shadows instead of the Savior. What You'll Learn: What idolatry really is—misplaced worship of created things rather than the Creator How idolatry isn't just ancient statues, but whatever you look to for identity, security, and significance other than Jesus The truth that idolatry takes a good thing and makes it a "God thing"Four Major Effects of Idolatry:Distorts your identity - makes you a slave to performance, possessions, or people's opinions instead of living as God's beloved Destroys relationships - idols always demand sacrifice (career idol sacrifices family, control idol crushes friendships, money idol breeds greed) Depletes the soul - idols are "broken cisterns" that promise joy but deliver emptiness and exhaustion Draws you away from God - idolatry competes for God's place in your heartPODCAST RESOURCES • More from Derwin: www.derwinlgray.com and www.transformationchurch.tc/podcast • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts • Subscribe on Spotify • Subscribe on YouTube • Subscribe on Amazon Music • The ChurchLeaders Podcast Network  CONNECT WITH DERWIN • Facebook: www.facebook.com/derwinlgray • Instagram: @derwinlgray RATE, LEAVE A REVIEW, & SHARE If you’ve been impacted by this podcast, please leave a rating and a review, and share with someone in your life.

Summary: What does it truly mean to grow as a leader? In a powerful message, Pastor Derwin draws from his unique experience as a former NFL player to deliver a compelling truth: leadership growth is not optional—it's a divine calling. He challenges us with the stark reality that, like his former defensive coordinator taught him, "You're either getting better or getting worse; there's no staying the same." Through vivid analogies, from golf swings to weight training, Pastor Derwin illustrates how true leadership development demands both smart work and hard work, all fueled by God's grace. He emphasizes that leadership isn't merely about influence, but about "being and doing what you want others to be and do." At the heart of his message lies three crucial questions every leader must confront: Do you really want to grow? Are you willing to work smart and hard? Will you boldly apply what you're learning? The urgency is clear—the world needs leaders who reflect Christ's beauty and glory, and transformation begins with the courage to answer these questions honestly and take action today. What You'll Learn: Why leadership growth is a calling, not an option, for every follower of JesusThe difference between working hard and working smart—and why both matterHow to identify and overcome the areas where you're stuck as a leaderWhy growth requires discomfort, sacrifice, and intentional actionThe ACTION acronym for catalytic leadership (Active, Catalytic, Trustworthy, Invest, Organize, Now)How to move from consuming leadership content to actually applying itWhy grace, not striving, is the fuel for sustainable leadership growthQuotes: "You're either getting better or you're getting worse. There's no staying the same.""Growing as a leader is not optional. It's your calling.""You can work hard doing the wrong things. We don't want to work hard doing the wrong thing. We want to work hard in God's grace on the things that he's called us to do the right way at the right time.""Growth doesn't happen through information. Growth happens through transformation. And transformation happens only when you take action.""Leader, you are appointed and you are anointed. The Holy Spirit is in you. You've been called. You've been positioned. God has entrusted people and influence to you. And the question is, will you do it?"PODCAST RESOURCES • More from Derwin: www.derwinlgray.com and www.transformationchurch.tc/podcast • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts • Subscribe on Spotify • Subscribe on YouTube • Subscribe on Amazon Music • The ChurchLeaders Podcast Network  CONNECT WITH DERWIN • Facebook: www.facebook.com/derwinlgray • Instagram: @derwinlgray RATE, LEAVE A REVIEW, & SHARE If you’ve been impacted by this podcast, please leave a rating and a review, and share with someone in your life.

In this episode of Transforming the Church podcast, Pastor Derwin Gray explores neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to rewire itself—and how Scripture can transform our thought patterns. He explains that by consistently meditating on God's Word and replacing lies with biblical truth, we can literally change our brain's neural pathways, moving from patterns of fear and shame to peace and joy. Gray emphasizes that Romans 12:2's call to "renew your mind" isn't just spiritual advice but aligns with neuroscience, showing that repeated Scripture meditation creates new mental "grooves" that reshape how we think and live. Through practical steps like Scripture rehearsal, meditation, and replacement of negative thoughts, believers can experience genuine transformation as the Holy Spirit uses God's truth to rewire their minds. What You'll Learn: 1. Your brain can change through God's Word Neuroplasticity proves that your brain isn't fixed—it can form new connections and pathways. Scripture is a powerful tool God uses to rewire our thinking patterns. 2. Meditation on Scripture creates new mental pathways Just like repeated practice in football created muscle memory for Pastor Gray, consistently meditating on God's truth creates new "grooves" in your brain that replace old patterns of fear, shame, and negativity. 3. Replace lies with biblical truth When negative thoughts arise (like "I'm not good enough" or "God can't love me"), actively replace them with Scripture. For example, counter "I'm worthless" with "I am God's masterpiece" (Ephesians 2:10). 4. Three practical steps to renew your mind Scripture rehearsal: Pick one verse weekly and repeat it throughout the dayScripture meditation: Spend 5 minutes sitting with one verse, letting it sink inScripture replacement: When negative thoughts hit, immediately replace them with God's truth5. Transformation takes time and repetition Renewal doesn't happen overnight. Just as it took years to develop negative thought patterns, it takes consistent practice to rewire your brain with God's truth—but the Holy Spirit empowers this transformation. PODCAST RESOURCES • More from Derwin: www.derwinlgray.com and www.transformationchurch.tc/podcast • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts • Subscribe on Spotify • Subscribe on YouTube • Subscribe on Amazon Music • The ChurchLeaders Podcast Network  CONNECT WITH DERWIN • Facebook: www.facebook.com/derwinlgray • Instagram: @derwinlgray RATE, LEAVE A REVIEW, & SHARE If you’ve been impacted by this podcast, please leave a rating and a review, and share with someone in your life.