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O C N W T R

by Dr. Ryan Delamater

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Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer and special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global cooperative of 40+ churches, serving about 1500 people in 7 countries. Together, we have provided over 75,000 liters of water for people. I fund my church myself, without taking offerings. Our 2050 Vision is to Build 250 BeachHouses in the 108 countries with direct ocean access for 5000 people that celebrate SALT WATER(Culture)CLEAN WATER(Cause) & LIVING WATER(Christ) PS - that's my High School Photo

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Episodes

  1. E291 How to lead in times of crisis 1 Samuel 22

    Today’s episode, we’re diving into 1 Samuel chapter 22, where David’s leadership truly takes shape in the wilderness of Adullam. Together, we’ll unpack what it means to lead through a crisis. Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special education teacher with over 30 years of experience…

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  2. E290 How to lead through crisis with faith - 1 Samuel 21

    This is a story of survival, resourcefulness, and faith—one that reveals how we can lead effectively even in times of crisis and uncertainty. Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries...

  3. E289 How to Lead with Loyalty and Courage: Lessons from 1 Samuel 20

    Jonathan’s actions remind us that leadership is not about securing power but about serving others, lifting them up, and protecting them. His loyalty to David, despite the cost to himself, his courage in the face of potential conflict, and his transparency with David all serve as a model for how…

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  4. E288 Leading with Integrity: How to Stand for What's Right in the Face of Adversity 1 Samuel 19

    Effective leadership requires integrity, and courage, and a focus on the benefit of others, not ourselves. This is exactly what Jonathan exemplified. He showed that we can stand up for what's right even when it's difficult. In contrast to Saul, who is totally insecure and demonstrates how a...

  5. E287 "How to Lead with Humility, Loyalty, and Wisdom: Lessons from 1 Samuel 18"

    Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global...

  6. E286 “Leading with Courage: How to Face Your Giants Like David” 1 Samuel 17

    Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global...

  7. E285 What God looks for in a leader - 1 Samuel 16

    Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global...

  8. E284 “How full obedience is a blessing” - Lessons in Leadership 1 Samuel 15

    Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global...

  9. E283 "How to lead with courage" 1 Samuel 14 - Lessons in Leadership

    Courage is contagious. Sometimes it only takes one bold choice to initiate a ripple effect. This is that story in the Bible. Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally....

  10. E282 "How to lead with patience" LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP 1 SAMUEL 13

    Patience is a paradox. The less time you have in this world the more you need to exercise patience. Understanding that God can do more in 1 second than we can do in 1 month or even 1 year is key to using patience as a tool to make good decisions. Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special...

  11. LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP 1 SAMUEL 12

    Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global...

  12. LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP 1 SAMUEL 11

    Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global...

  13. LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP 1 SAMUEL 10

    Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer, special education teacher, and lay missionary with the Wesleyan Church with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San...

  14. LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP 1 SAMUEL 9

    Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer, special education teacher, and lay missionary with the Wesleyan Church with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San...

  15. LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP 1 SAMUEL 8

    Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer, special education teacher, and lay missionary with the Wesleyan Church with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San...

  16. LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP 1 SAMUEL 7

    Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer, special education teacher, and minister with the Wesleyan Church with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente,...

  17. LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP 1 SAMUEL 6

    Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer, special education teacher, and minister with the Wesleyan Church with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente,...

  18. LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP 1 SAMUEL 5

    Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer, special education teacher, and minister with the Wesleyan Church with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente,...

  19. LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP 1 SAMUEL 4

    CONTENT DESCRIPTION Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer, special education teacher, and volunteer minister with the Wesleyan Church with over 30 years of experience in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. I am dedicated to sharing a holistic approach to life and ministry through...

  20. LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP 1 SAMUEL 3

    Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer, special education teacher, and volunteer minister with the Wesleyan Church with over 30 years of experience in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. I am dedicated to sharing a holistic approach to life and ministry through teaching and community...

  21. LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP 1 SAMUEL 2

    Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer, special education teacher, and volunteer minister with the Wesleyan Church with over 30 years of experience in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. I am dedicated to sharing a holistic approach to life and ministry through teaching and community...

  22. LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP - 1 SAMUEL 1

    We are a local church that began with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ , a chief of police & 1 kook surfer) in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We currently meet the 2nd Friday of each month @surcoffee in San Clemente from 7-10pm for coffee & worship we...

  23. INVERTED POWER DYNAMICS - PART 1

    Thoughts on my 4 years working at the LARGEST church in California (Saddleback) & 4 years starting & leading the SMALLEST church in California (OCNWTR)

  24. REVELATION 6 "A PICTURE OF HEAVEN PART 3"

    We are a local church that began with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ , a chief of police & 1 kook surfer) in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We currently meet the 2nd Friday of each month @surcoffee in San Clemente from 7-10pm for coffee & worship we...

  25. REVELATION 5 "A PICTURE OF HEAVEN PART 2"

    We are a local church that began with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ , a chief of police & 1 kook surfer) in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We currently meet the 2nd Friday of each month @surcoffee in San Clemente from 7-10pm for coffee & worship we...

  26. REVELATION 4 "A PICTURE OF HEAVEN"

    We are a local church that began with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ , a chief of police & 1 kook surfer) in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We currently meet the 2nd Friday of each month @surcoffee in San Clemente from 7-10pm for coffee & worship we...

  27. REVELATION 3:14-22 "STAYING FIRED UP AND ON POINT"

    We are a local church that began with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ , a chief of police & 1 kook surfer) in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We currently meet the 2nd Friday of each month @surcoffee in San Clemente from 7-10pm for coffee & worship we...

  28. REVELATION 3:7-13 "SERVING THROUGH SUFFERING"

    We are a local church that began with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ , a chief of police & 1 kook surfer) in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We currently meet the 2nd Friday of each month @surcoffee in San Clemente from 7-10pm for coffee & worship we...

  29. REVELATION 3:1-6 “BEING HUMBLE & HARDCORE”

    We are a local church that began with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ , a chief of police & 1 kook surfer) in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We currently meet the 2nd Friday of each month @surcoffee in San Clemente from 7-10pm for coffee & worship we...

  30. REVELATION 2:18-29 "RESISTING THE URGE TO QUIT"

    We are a local church that began with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ , a chief of police & 1 kook surfer) in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We currently meet the 2nd Friday of each month @surcoffee in San Clemente from 7-10pm for coffee & worship we...

  31. REVELATION 2:12-17 "A WARNING AGAINST COMPROMISE"

    We are a local church that began with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ , a chief of police & 1 kook surfer) in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We currently meet the 2nd Friday of each month @surcoffee in San Clemente from 7-10pm for coffee & worship we...

  32. REVELATION 2:8-11 "HOPE FOR THOSE WITH AFFLICTION & TRIALS"

    We are a local church that began with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ , a chief of police & 1 kook surfer) in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We currently meet the 2nd Friday of each month @surcoffee in San Clemente from 7-10pm for coffee & worship we...

  33. REVELATION 2:1-7 "RETURNING TO YOUR FIRST LOVE"

    We are a local church that began with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ , a chief of police & 1 kook surfer) in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. Each of our churches have “a few to 40 people.” Since 2019 we have planted 45 churches in 6 countries that…

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  34. REVELATION 1:9-18 "THE GLORIFIED JESUS"

    We are a local church that began with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ , a chief of police & 1 kook surfer) in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. Each of our churches have “a few to 40 people.” Since 2019 we have planted 45 churches in 6 countries that…

    more

  35. REVELATION 1:4-8 JESUS THE BEGINNING AND THE END

    We are a local church that began with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ , a chief of police & 1 kook surfer) in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. Each of our churches have “a few to 40 people.” Since 2019 we have planted 45 churches in 6 countries that…

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  36. REVELATION 1:1-3 A PICTURE of Jesus, A PROPHECY fulfilled or PLAYBOOK for the apocalypse?

    A PICTURE of Jesus , a PROPHECY fulfilled or a PROGRAM for the apocalypse We are a local church that began in May 2019 with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ, a chief of police & 1 kook surfer in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We started with a few...

  37. REVELATION : OVERVIEW

    A brief overview of the book of Revelation In 2010 I rode my bicycle over 16,000 kilometers thru 10 countries from Canada to Colombia. As I traveled I learned that people didn’t have clean drinking water in certain parts of the world. In 2015 I adopted the village of El Palmar in El Salvador &…

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  38. SHANE BOYD

    Shane Boyd is the Founder of The Gathering of Nomads. In 2022 he and his family sold their home and went full send in the RV life. They have been teaching their children through books and travel experiences exploring the United States and staying at Campgrounds where they make friends and share…

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  39. NICKO OSTBY

    My brotha Nicko Ostby. Grew up in Indonesia. Great surfer. Lives in Malibu. SAG Actor & Model. 1 million + Streams on Spotify music & House Church planting pro! Epic dude Learn more about Nicko https://www.instagram.com/nicko_ostby/https://open.spotify.com/artist/0R10IYzfic7CP3lpmMeoW9 About Ryan...

  40. HOW GOD'S PLAN ALWAYS PREVAILS - PROVERBS 19:21

    God uses everything in our life to accomplish His plan for our life We are a local church that began in May 2019 with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ, a chief of police & 1 kook surfer in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We started with a few idiots…

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  41. INHERITANCE & STEWARDSHIP - PROVERBS 19:14

    Everything we have in our life is from God. How we manage and steward it shows our relationship with God. We are a local church that began in May 2019 with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ, a chief of police & 1 kook surfer in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May...

  42. HOW TO OVERLOOK AN OFFENSE - PROVERBS 19:11

    We are a local church that began in May 2019 with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ, a chief of police & 1 kook surfer in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We started with a few idiots and we’ve never looked back! Since our humble beginning with no money...

  43. HOW WEALTH EXPOSES MOTIVES - PROVERBS 19:4

    We are a local church that began in May 2019 with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ, a chief of police & 1 kook surfer in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We started with a few idiots and we’ve never looked back! Since our humble beginning with no money...

  44. HOW JESUS IS OUR TRUE FRIEND - PROVERBS 18:24

    We are a local church that began in May 2019 with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ, a chief of police & 1 kook surfer in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We started with a few idiots and we’ve never looked back! Since our humble beginning with no money...

  45. THE QUICKEST WAY TO WEALTH - PROVERBS 18:23

    We are a local church that began in May 2019 with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ, a chief of police & 1 kook surfer in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We started with a few idiots and we’ve never looked back! Since our humble beginning with no money...

  46. HOW FINDING A WIFE IS A BLESSING - PROVERBS 18:22

    We are a local church that began in May 2019 with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ, a chief of police & 1 kook surfer in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We started with a few idiots and we’ve never looked back! Since our humble beginning with no money...

  47. HOW GOOD MANNERS GET YOU PLACES - PROVERBS 18:16

    We are a local church that began in May 2019 with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ, a chief of police & 1 kook surfer in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We started with a few idiots and we’ve never looked back! Since our humble beginning with no money...

  48. WHY BEING RICH IS NOT SAFE - PROVERBS 18:11

    We are a local church that began in May 2019 with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ, a chief of police & 1 kook surfer in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We started with a few idiots and we’ve never looked back! Since our humble beginning with no money...

  49. WHY YOU SHOULD LISTEN BEFORE GIVING FEEDBACK - PROVERBS 18:13

    We are a local church that began in May 2019 with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ, a chief of police & 1 kook surfer in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We started with a few idiots and we’ve never looked back! Since our humble beginning with no money...

  50. WHY YOU SHOULD NOT BE LAZY - PROVERBS 18:9

    The bible teaches you work to eat. No work no eat. We are a local church that began in May 2019 with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ, a chief of police & 1 kook surfer in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We started with a few idiots and we’ve never...

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About this show

Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer and special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global cooperative of 40+ churches, serving about 1500 people in 7 countries. Together, we have provided over 75,000 liters of water for people. I fund my church myself, without taking offerings.

Our 2050 Vision is to Build 250 BeachHouses in the 108 countries with direct ocean access for 5000 people that celebrate SALT WATER(Culture)CLEAN WATER(Cause) & LIVING WATER(Christ)

PS - that's my High School Photo

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How many episodes does O C N W T R have?

O C N W T R has 290 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 1, 2024.

What is O C N W T R about?

Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer and special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global...

How often does O C N W T R release new episodes?

O C N W T R publishes weekly, based on its 290 episodes since April 2020.

Who hosts O C N W T R?

O C N W T R is created and hosted by Dr. Ryan Delamater.
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