The GROW podcast

In this episode Rock challenges listeners to identify and remove the negative influences, toxic habits, and limiting mindsets that are holding them back from becoming who God created them to be. Sometimes growth requires separation from fear, doubt, unhealthy relationships, or distractions that keep you stuck. 

On this episode of the GROW Podcast, we talk about what it really means to be burned out but still showing up. Life doesn’t slow down, but that doesn’t mean you have to run on empty. Learn how to reconnect with God, reset your pace, and keep moving forward without losing yourself. You’re not done, you’re just drained. Let’s grow through it.

In this episode, Rock challenges you to stop complaining and start taking action. Learn how to take ownership, shift your mindset, and move forward in faith.

So many people go to church for the wrong reason.  On this episode Rock shares three powerful points on what you should get out of church if you are going for the right reason.

Are you chasing success, peace, or purpose, and still coming up empty?What if what you’re looking for isn’t found in chasing… but in seeking God?

Not everyone in your life is meant to go where God is taking you. In this episode, we challenge you to take a real look at your circle and ask the hard question: Are the people around me helping me grow or holding me back? Growth requires alignment, and sometimes that means creating distance from what’s comfortable to step into what’s calling you forward.

You have procrastinated long enough. It’s time for you to take action.  Not tomorrow, not next week, but today! 

When we are connected to God and walking with Him, growth should be happening in our lives.

BE YOU - You were never created to live for the approval of people. Freedom begins when you stop performing and start living as the person God created you to be.

This episode explains the history of black history.  It reveals how black culture has shaped America and how it is still being written today.

Distractions are everywhere, but purpose requires focus. In this episode, we talk about how to cut through the noise, refocus your mind and time, and stay locked in on what God has called you to do.

On this  episode Rock explains the importance of trusting your faith in God’s Word over your feelings.

Rock shares the importance of focusing on winning daily battles in your life. 

On this episode of the Grow Podcast.  Rock shares some helpful nuggets on how to stay consistent as you navigate 2026

In this episode of The Grow Podcast, Rock challenges you to examine how your daily choices are shaping who you’re becoming and whether your life aligns with God’s purpose for you.

This first episode of 2026 is all about YOU.  Your mindset, your growth, and your responsibility to become who God created you to be.  Growth doesn’t start with others or circumstances. It starts with YOU.

Why wait to the new year? Go ahead and use the month of December as your Year End Reset. Make it a priority to go into 2026, releaved, refocused and with clarity.

Your closest relationships shape your mindset, faith, and future more than you realize. In this episode, Rock will share why the people you allow into your inner circle influence your growth, your habits, and your walk with God. Discover how the right voices can push you toward purpose—and the wrong ones can quietly pull you off course.

In this episode of The GROW Podcast, Pastor David Rocker reminds us to appreciate people while they’re here — to speak life, show love, and give honor in the moment, not the memory.

In this episode of The GROW Podcast, Rock takes a closer look at the recent firing of Auburn University’s football coach not from a sports angle, but from a life perspective. Change, disappointment, and transition are things we all face, and this moment offers a powerful lesson about leadership, humility, and personal growth.

In this episode, Rock talks about living in a world where right feels wrong and wrong feels right.

This episode is specifically for ladies who are going through the challenging season of menopause. Rock , shares for truths that will help you to navigate through this transitional season of life.

In the episode “When Life Makes a Bad Call” of The Grow Podcast, Rock revisit the Auburn vs. Georgia showdown and unpack how a controversial call – a fumble at the goal line – swung momentum and ultimately altered the outcome. Situations like this often happens in life as well.  

All of us at some point and time has experienced some type of hurt from those closest to us.  On this episode Rock will share some point thats will help you or someone you know, on how to process and overcome those deep hurts that may be haunting you.

Be sure to listen and more importantly share this episode with your true friends.  The three points shared on this episode will help you in recognizing and appreciating true friends. 

In today’s culture we spend the majority of our time looking down at our phones.  On this episode Rock will share how to shift your perspective from looking down to looking up.

On this episode Rock will share three points that will help you to stay focused, and grounded, beyond distracting current events.

If you or someone you know has been struggling with negative thinking.  This episode is one you have been waiting for.  Rock gives three action steps you should take to combat and overcome negative thinking. 

The Grow Podcast is back!  After taking a break the Grow Podcast returns dropping some nuggets to keep you encouraged in a chaotic world.

In order for you to grow and transform your life.  It is important to set boundaries.  On this episode Rock shares the importance of setting mind boundaries.

On this episode Rock challenges his listeners to be intentional about moving from or settling in a place or space of comfort. Rock passionately express the need to get uncomfortable, stretch your faith and move forward.

On this episode Rock shares three encourage points on why you should keep doing good in a world that it constantly becoming darker ever day.

Rock shares three points that will help you recognize that you are growing spiritually.

As you work on becoming the best you that you can possibly be.  Here are three signs that will help recognize that you are growing personally.

On this episode Rock shares some eye opening stats pertaining to the number of players that actually get the opportunity too play in the National Football League.

On this episode Rock shares five point that we should practice.  These points will let legacy builders known senior citizens know how much we appreciate them.

Rock shares an encouraging word about believing in yourself.

Rock shares two personal stories  that will encourage you to keep sharing and living out your faith.

On this episode of The Grow podcast find out the true origin and history of St.  Patrick’s Day.  

In life all of us will experience some type of pain.  On this episode Rock will share some encouraging words that will help you to continue to fight through your pain.

No matter how old you are it is essential that you get your annual check-up done known as a Physical.  On this episode Rock will give you four reasons why you should make sure you go and get your check-up every year.

In closing out black history month Rock shares the history of the first African American NASCAR driver known as Wendell Scott.

On this episode Rock shares the history of the Black National Anthem.  

Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles on winning the Super Bowl.  On this episode Rock will share some Black History facts pertaining to the NFL and also about the quarterback position of the Philadelphia Eagles.

February is the dedicated to celebrating Black History.  On the episode Rock shares the history and origin of Black History.  Also on a sports note Rock shares the history about the first men of color to play and coach in the National Football League (NFL).

In order to succeed and move forward in life.  You must be willing to let go of your past accomplishments, also failures, and repositions yourself.

This Monday we celebrate the achievements of Dr.Martin Luther King. On this episode Rock shares some interesting facts about the great Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

On this episode Rock begins to shed the light on something can have a major affect on our lives for a very long time.  Over the next two episodes Rock will be talking about childhood traumas.

Rock kicks off the first podcast of the year talking about the Los Angeles Rams making it into the playoffs.  Even though football season start in the fall of 2024 it is still going on even in the new year of 2025.  Even though it may be a new year it’s still the same season.  Rock explains how we all should keep this same mindset even though it’s a new year.

“I Made It!” Rock celebrate and reflect on some outstanding moments of 2024 completing season one of the Grow podcast.