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NEW BOOK: NOISE: A Strategy for Stillness In A World That Won't Shut Up. https://a.co/d/0hzP2s22 Marriage isn’t two people competing over who carries more. It’s two people committed to carrying life together. In the final episode of Monumental Love: 5 Marks of a Loving and Lasting Marriage, we’re unpacking Ephesians 5:21–33 and what it means to love your spouse with the sacrificial, intentional, Christlike love that strengthens a marriage. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Strong Support Begins With Sacrifice — Why real love is demonstrated through daily acts of selflessness.Strong Support Pays Attention — How to recognize and respond to your spouse’s emotional, spiritual, and practical needs.Strong Support Shares the Burden — Why marriage requires carrying life’s challenges together.Strong Support Doesn’t Keep Score — How to replace transactional love with covenant commitment.Strong Support Builds Something That Lasts — Why lasting marriages are formed through consistent faithfulness.WE’RE ALSO TALKING ABOUT: Why providing for your family means more than paying the bills.How to support your spouse when life gets overwhelming.The danger of comparing contributions and keeping score.Practical ways to become a better teammate in marriage.The five foundational marks of a monumental marriage.How Christ’s sacrificial love transforms the way we love our spouse.Plus, a practical Support Check-In Challenge to help you turn good intentions into meaningful action. Whether you’re married or preparing for marriage, this episode challenges you to become the kind of man who serves, sacrifices, and loves like Jesus. GREAT MARRIAGES AREN’T FOUND. THEY’RE FORMED. SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 5:21–33 | Genesis 2:18 | Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 | Galatians 6:2 Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

This world may be where you live, but it isn't where you ultimately belong. In Philippians 3:20–4:1, Paul reminds believers that our citizenship is in heaven and that we eagerly await the return of Jesus Christ. Our eternal identity should transform our earthly priorities, perspectives, and perseverance. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: Remember Your Citizenship — Understand what it means to belong to heaven while living faithfully on earth.Remember Your Coming King — Discover how the promised return of Jesus gives us hope, confidence, and an eternal perspective.Remain Standing Firm — Learn why our heavenly citizenship should produce unwavering faithfulness in the present.WE'RE ALSO TALKING ABOUT: Why your identity in Christ matters more than your earthly status.The difference between living in the world and living for the world.How the return of Jesus should shape your daily decisions.The promise of our future resurrection and transformed bodies.Why eternal hope produces present endurance.How to stand firm when the world pressures you to compromise.DON'T GET SO COMFORTABLE IN A TEMPORARY WORLD THAT YOU FORGET YOUR ETERNAL HOME. SCRIPTURE: Philippians 3:20–4:1 Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

What consumes your mind will eventually influence the direction of your life. In Philippians 3:19, Paul warns about those whose minds are set on earthly things. What captures our attention can eventually control our affections, decisions, and direction. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: Examine What Consumes Your Mind — Identify the thoughts, distractions, and priorities dominating your attention.Expose What Shapes Your Mind — Recognize how culture, entertainment, and daily influences shape your thinking.Elevate Your Mind Toward Eternity — Develop a Christ-centered perspective that prioritizes eternal things over temporary satisfaction.WE'RE ALSO TALKING ABOUT: The daily battle for your attention and affection.Why your thought life determines the direction of your decisions.The danger of allowing temporary things to dominate your thinking.How worldly influences can quietly reshape your convictions.The importance of renewing your mind through God's Word.Practical ways to redirect your thoughts toward Christ and eternity.WHAT FILLS YOUR MIND WILL EVENTUALLY SHAPE YOUR LIFE. SCRIPTURE: Philippians 3:18–19 Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

We’ve reached a dangerous place when the very things that should lead us to repentance become the things we celebrate. WHEN SIN BECOMES A SOURCE OF PRIDE INSTEAD OF A REASON FOR REPENTANCE, SOMETHING HAS GONE TERRIBLY WRONG. In Philippians 3:19, Paul warns about those who “glory in their shame.” It’s a sobering picture of what happens when we stop recognizing sin for what it is and begin celebrating what God calls us to surrender. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: The Danger of Redefining Sin — How changing the language around sin can distort our understanding of biblical truth.The Danger of Celebrating Sin — Why normalizing and boasting about what dishonors God hardens our hearts toward repentance.The Beauty of Repentance — How turning from sin and toward Jesus leads to forgiveness, freedom, and transformation.We’ll examine the danger of allowing culture to shape our convictions, the importance of biblical discernment, and why repentance is an invitation to grace rather than a reason to run from God. DON’T CELEBRATE WHAT CHRIST DIED TO SAVE YOU FROM. SCRIPTURE: Philippians 3:18–19 Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

Not everything you crave is something you should chase. WHEN YOUR APPETITES CONTROL YOUR DECISIONS, THEY’VE BECOME MORE THAN DESIRES. THEY’VE BECOME YOUR MASTER. In Philippians 3:19, Paul warns about those whose “god is their belly.” It’s a sobering reminder that even good desires can become destructive when they take the place of God. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Recognize Your Appetites — Identify the desires influencing your decisions and competing for your devotion.Refuse to Worship Your Appetites — Understand why every craving doesn’t deserve to be satisfied and why self-control matters.Redeem Your Appetites Through Surrender — Learn to bring your desires under the authority of Jesus rather than allowing them to rule your life.We’ll unpack the danger of unchecked desires, the difference between enjoying God’s gifts and worshiping them, and how the gospel transforms what we love and pursue. IF YOUR APPETITES ARE LEADING YOU, JESUS ISN’T. SCRIPTURE: Philippians 3:18–19 Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

Not every road that looks successful leads to eternal life. Just because things are going well doesn’t mean we’re walking with God. TEMPORARY SUCCESS IS NOT PROOF OF ETERNAL SECURITY. In Philippians 3:18–19, Paul delivers a sobering warning about those who live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their present circumstances may appear promising, but their ultimate destination is destruction. IN THIS EPISODE: Don’t Confuse Temporary Success With Eternal Security — Earthly prosperity doesn’t guarantee spiritual life.Don’t Confuse God’s Patience With His Approval — God’s mercy should lead us to repentance, not complacency.Don’t Ignore Eternity While Enjoying the Temporary — What we live for today matters in light of forever.We’re confronting the danger of spiritual complacency, the deception of temporary satisfaction, and the eternal consequences of living apart from Christ. DON’T BECOME SO CONSUMED WITH WHAT’S TEMPORARY THAT YOU NEGLECT WHAT’S ETERNAL. SCRIPTURE: Philippians 3:18–19 Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

MONUMENTAL LOVE — EP 004: CLEAR COMMUNICATION Love Speaks and ListensYou can love your wife deeply and still communicate with her terribly.GOOD INTENTIONS DON'T AUTOMATICALLY PRODUCE GOOD COMMUNICATION.In Week 4 of Monumental Love: 5 Marks of a Loving and Lasting Marriage, we're diving into Ephesians 4:29 and how our words can either strengthen our marriage or slowly tear it down.In today's episode: WATCH YOUR WORDS — Your mouth is building something.LEARN TO LISTEN — Understanding before answering.CONFRONT WITHOUT CONDEMNING — Fight for your marriage, not against your spouse.SPEAK LIFE DAILY — Don't let criticism become louder than encouragement.We're also talking about: Why your tone matters just as much as your words.How to listen without immediately trying to fix everything.Why winning an argument can cost you connection.The importance of daily affirmation, appreciation, and encouragement.A practical 10-10-10 Conversation Challenge to strengthen your communication this week.Whether you're married or preparing for marriage, this episode will challenge you to communicate with greater intentionality, humility, and grace. THE WORDS YOU SPEAK TODAY ARE SHAPING THE MARRIAGE YOU'LL EXPERIENCE TOMORROW. Scripture: Ephesians 4:29; James 1:19–20; Proverbs 18:21; Ephesians 4:25–32. Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

YOU DON'T NEED MORE PEOPLE WHO ARE IMPRESSED BY YOU. YOU NEED PEOPLE WHO ARE INVESTED IN YOU. Everybody wants to grow. Everybody wants to become wiser, stronger, and more spiritually mature. But here's the problem: too many people want the results of spiritual maturity without the relationships that help produce it. You weren't created to follow Jesus alone. In Philippians 3:17, Paul challenges believers to imitate those who are faithfully following Christ. Why? Because spiritual growth requires more than information. It requires relationships, accountability, humility, and people who are willing to help us become more like Jesus. In this episode of The Daily Rebel, we're talking about three people everybody needs: A COACH — Somebody Who Develops You. Someone further along in the faith who can teach you, sharpen your disciplines, and help you grow.A CHALLENGER — Somebody Who Confronts You. Someone who loves you enough to expose your blind spots, challenge your excuses, and hold you accountable.A COUNSELOR — Somebody Who Directs You. Someone who provides godly wisdom when you're navigating difficult decisions, relationships, and seasons of life.We'll unpack Paul's call to imitate faithful believers, why being teachable is essential to maturity, and why the people you allow to influence your life will shape the person you're becoming. And here's the challenge: Don't just find somebody worth following. Become somebody who points others to Jesus. BIG IDEA: IF YOU WANT TO GROW IN CHRIST, YOU NEED PEOPLE WHO ARE FURTHER ALONG IN CHRIST. DAILY REBEL: YOU'LL NEVER OUTGROW YOUR NEED FOR PEOPLE WHO HELP YOU GROW. FIND SOMEBODY WORTH FOLLOWING, AND BECOME SOMEBODY WHO POINTS OTHERS TO JESUS. Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

EP 169 — MATURITY MATTERS Philippians 3:15–16 | The Pursuit — Part 4 EVERY MAN GROWS OLDER AUTOMATICALLY. BUT NO MAN GROWS SPIRITUALLY MATURE ACCIDENTALLY. Just because you've been following Jesus for years doesn't necessarily mean you've been growing in your relationship with Him. You can know Scripture without living Scripture. You can be busy in ministry without becoming more like Jesus. You can grow older in the faith without ever growing deeper. In Philippians 3:15–16, Paul challenges believers to develop the mindset of spiritual maturity and live consistently with the truth they've already received. WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT, YOU CARE ABOUT. WHAT YOU CARE ABOUT, YOU CHASE. In this episode of The Daily Rebel, we're examining three directions of spiritual maturity: INWARD — A Renewed Mind. Why spiritual maturity begins with allowing God's Word to transform the way we think.UPWARD — A Growing Relationship With God. Why becoming more like Jesus requires consistently abiding in Him, not merely doing things for Him.OUTWARD — A Life Committed to the Mission. Why genuine spiritual maturity should make a difference in the lives of people around us.We'll unpack the difference between spiritual maturity and spiritual perfection, why biblical knowledge must produce biblical living, and how to evaluate whether we're actually becoming more like Christ. BIG IDEA: SPIRITUAL MATURITY ISN'T MEASURED BY HOW LONG YOU'VE FOLLOWED JESUS, BUT BY HOW MUCH YOUR LIFE LOOKS LIKE HIM. DAILY REBEL: DON'T JUST GROW OLDER IN THE FAITH. GROW DEEPER IN CHRIST, STRONGER IN CHARACTER, AND FURTHER IN THE MISSION. Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

EP 168 — STRAIN TOWARD WHAT'S AHEAD Philippians 3:13–15 | The Pursuit — Part 3 Are you actually growing in your faith, or are you just getting older? You can spend years attending church, reading Scripture, and participating in ministry without intentionally pursuing Christlikeness. In Philippians 3, Paul describes the Christian life like a runner stretching toward the finish line. He's not satisfied with where he's been because he knows who he's pursuing. YOU DON'T DRIFT INTO CHRISTLIKENESS. YOU PURSUE IT. In this episode of The Daily Rebel, we're breaking down three essentials for spiritual growth: PERSEVERANCE — Keep Straining. Why spiritual growth requires endurance, discipline, and a refusal to quit when following Jesus gets difficult.PURPOSE — Know What You're Pursuing. Why running hard means nothing if you're running toward the wrong thing.PERSPECTIVE — Think Like Someone Who's Growing. Why genuine spiritual maturity produces humility, teachability, and a deeper dependence on Christ.We'll unpack Paul's athletic imagery, what it means to press toward the goal, and why the greatest prize of the Christian life is Christ Himself. BIG IDEA: YOU CAN'T PURSUE WHAT'S AHEAD WHILE REFUSING TO STRETCH BEYOND WHERE YOU ARE. DAILY REBEL: DON'T JUST RUN HARD. RUN TOWARD WHAT MATTERS. PERSEVERE WITH PURPOSE, KEEP YOUR PERSPECTIVE, AND PRESS ON TOWARD CHRIST. Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

Your past can become a prison whether you're ashamed of it or proud of it. Some people can't move forward because they're still haunted by yesterday's failures. Others can't move forward because they're still celebrating yesterday's victories. But Paul reminds us in Philippians 3:13 that following Jesus requires learning to release what's behind so we can pursue what's ahead. In this episode, we're breaking down: What Paul actually means by "forgetting what lies behind."Why forgetting doesn't mean pretending your past never happened.How guilt, shame, and regret can keep you spiritually stuck.Why forgiveness doesn't require denying the hurt you've experienced.How bitterness can become a prison.Why yesterday's victories cannot replace today's obedience.How to stop allowing your past to define your identity and direction.Three practical questions to help you move forward in Christ.THREE MOVEMENTS: Forget What's Unholy — Repent of past sin without remaining imprisoned by condemnation.Forget What's Unworthy — Release bitterness, offenses, and the opinions that keep you captive.Forget What's Unproductive — Celebrate yesterday's victories without allowing them to become today's excuses.BIG IDEA: YOU CAN'T FULLY PURSUE WHAT'S AHEAD WHILE REMAINING A PRISONER OF WHAT'S BEHIND. DAILY REBEL: DON'T GET SO CAUGHT UP IN WHAT'S BEHIND YOU THAT YOU MISS WHAT CHRIST IS CALLING YOU TO PURSUE IN FRONT OF YOU. Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

What are you pursuing? Everybody is chasing something. Success. Money. Recognition. Comfort. Approval. But you can spend your entire life running hard and still be running in the wrong direction. In Philippians 3:12, Paul reminds us that even though he hasn't arrived, he's not finished pursuing Jesus. In this episode, we're breaking down: Why spiritual growth requires an intentional pursuit of Christ.Why Paul openly acknowledges his imperfections.The difference between perfectionism and perseverance.Why you can't make progress while pretending you don't need to grow.How Jesus took hold of Paul before Paul began pursuing Him.Why obedience flows from grace rather than earning grace.How yesterday's victories and failures can keep us from growing today.Three questions to evaluate your spiritual pursuit.THREE MOVEMENTS: Be Present in Your Journey — Recognize where you are without pretending you've arrived.Remember Who Took Hold of You — Pursue Jesus because He has already made you His own.Remain Focused on the Future — Refuse to let yesterday determine today's faithfulness.BIG IDEA: YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE PERFECT TO MAKE PROGRESS, BUT YOU DO HAVE TO KEEP PRESSING ON. DAILY REBEL: DON'T LET THE FACT THAT YOU HAVEN'T ARRIVED KEEP YOU FROM PRESSING ON. THE JESUS WHO TOOK HOLD OF YOU IS STILL WORKING IN YOU. Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

You can share a house without sharing your heart. Marriage was designed for more than proximity. It was designed for intimacy. But intimacy requires vulnerability—the willingness to know and be known. In this episode of The Daily Rebel, we're talking about why so many men hide behind silence, busyness, anger, humor, and the infamous two words: "I'm good." We're breaking down: Why Adam and Eve were naked and unashamed before sin entered the world.How shame causes us to cover, conceal, and hide.Why vulnerability means allowing yourself to be fully known.Why intimacy can only grow as deep as honesty.How to create emotional safety for your spouse.Why secrets build walls and prevent healing.What it looks like for a husband to go first in vulnerability.How the gospel gives us courage to stop pretending.This week's challenge: Have the 20-minute "Know Me" conversation with your spouse. Phones down. Ten minutes each. No interrupting, fixing, or defending. Just listen, learn, and love. BIG IDEA: YOU CAN'T BE FULLY LOVED WHILE INSISTING ON NEVER BEING FULLY KNOWN. DAILY REBEL: THE DEEPEST INTIMACY ISN'T JUST BEING LOVED. IT'S BEING KNOWN—AND LOVED ANYWAY. Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

What if the greatest gift Jesus gives you isn't forgiveness, heaven, purpose, peace, or blessing? What if the greatest gift Jesus gives you is Himself? In Philippians 3, Paul reveals why he was willing to count everything as loss. It wasn't simply because he wanted a better life or an eternal reward. HE WANTED TO KNOW JESUS. In Episode 165 of The Daily Rebel, we're closing out our series, Jesus + Nothing = Everything, by examining the greatest treasure of the Christian life: knowing Christ, being found in Him, receiving His righteousness, experiencing His resurrection power, and becoming like Him—even through suffering. In this episode: Be Found in Christ: Why your identity must be rooted in Jesus rather than your accomplishments, reputation, or religious résumé.Receive a Righteousness You Could Never Achieve: Why righteousness comes from God through faith, not human performance.Know Christ, Not Just About Christ: The difference between possessing biblical information and pursuing a personal relationship with Jesus.Know His Resurrection Power: How the power of the risen Christ brings new life, freedom, and transformation.Know Him in the Suffering: Why following Jesus means knowing Him in both resurrection power and the fellowship of His sufferings.From Information to Transformation: Why the goal of discipleship isn't simply learning more about Jesus but becoming more like Him.The Ultimate Question: Do you genuinely want Jesus, or do you primarily want what Jesus can give you?BIG IDEA: THE GREATEST GAIN IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS CHRIST HIMSELF. Paul doesn't just want what Jesus can give him. Paul wants Jesus. Brother, Christianity isn't ultimately about getting a better life. It's about being brought into a relationship with the One who is life. JESUS ISN'T JUST THE WAY TO THE TREASURE. JESUS IS THE TREASURE. And that's where this entire week has been leading. JESUS + NOTHING = EVERYTHING. Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

What happens when everything you once considered valuable becomes secondary to knowing Jesus? In Philippians 3, Paul takes everything he once placed in the GAIN column—his heritage, accomplishments, religious status, and reputation—and moves it to the LOSS column. Why? Because he discovered something infinitely more valuable. JESUS CHRIST. In Episode 164 of The Daily Rebel, we’re unpacking Paul’s radical redefinition of success, sacrifice, and satisfaction—and discovering why following Jesus doesn’t simply change what we do. It changes what we value. In this episode: The Great Reversal: Why Paul counted his former gains as loss for the sake of Christ.Reevaluate What You Call Gain: How success, money, approval, comfort, and accomplishments can become competing treasures.Count the Cost Correctly: Why following Jesus may cost you something, but nothing you surrender is greater than what you gain in Him.Know What Your Treasure Is: Why Christianity isn’t ultimately about giving things up but discovering Someone better.What Paul Calls Rubbish: Understanding the powerful language Paul uses to describe everything compared to Christ.From “I Counted” to “I Count”: Why surrender isn’t merely a past decision but a daily declaration that Jesus is worth more.Check Your Ledger: Three questions to help identify what you’re trusting, treasuring, and afraid to lose.BIG IDEA: WHEN JESUS BECOMES YOUR TREASURE, EVERYTHING ELSE GETS REVALUED. Paul isn’t saying everything else has zero value. He’s saying nothing else compares to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. SACRIFICE ONLY LOOKS CRAZY WHEN YOU CAN’T SEE THE TREASURE. Brother, stop measuring your life only by what you’ve gained or lost in this world. Start measuring it by the One you’ve gained in Christ. JESUS + NOTHING = EVERYTHING. DAILY REBEL: THE WORLD MAY LOOK AT WHAT YOU GAVE UP AND CALL IT LOSS. YOU LOOK AT JESUS AND CALL IT GAIN. Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite