The GROW podcast
Host David Rocker, Senior Pastor of The Connection Church in Jonesboro, Georgia, is a former NFL defensive lineman for the Los Angeles Rams. David also serves as the President of Gibraltar Ministries, Inc., an evangelist outreach ministry and sponsor of The GROW podcast. The GROW podcast will cover a variety of topics dealing with Faith, Life, and You. The end game of this podcast is to challenge and inspire you to GROW physically, mentally, and spiritually, in order to become the best version of you that you can possibly be. It’s time to GROW!
Episodes
106 episodes
You’re the Problem
Growth begins the moment you stop blaming everyone else. In this episode Rock challenges you to take an honest look in the mirror, confront the habits holding you back, and embrace the personal responsibility that leads to lasting transformatio...
Nobody Cares
Nobody Cares challenges the endless pursuit of status and approval. Stop living to impress people and start living with purpose because what truly matters isn’t what you have, it’s who you’re becoming.
The Return of the Women
The return of the women explores the importance of restoring dignity, self-respect, and purpose in womanhood. In a culture that often promotes shortcuts and temporary gains, this episode challenges women to embrace their value, pursue God...
Break The Cycle (Father’s Day Edition)
Some struggles don’t start with us but they can end with us. In this powerful Father’s Day episode, Rock challenges men to confront the unhealthy patterns, wounds, and habits that have been passed down through generations. Discover how healing,...
The Version of You That Keeps Killing Your Growth
In this episode of Rock challenges listeners to identify the old habits, limiting beliefs, and unhealthy mindsets that are holding them back from becoming the person God created them to be. Growth requires change, and sometimes the biggest obst...
Stop Playing and Start Building
In this episode of The GROW Podcast, Rock challenges listeners to stop wasting time chasing distractions and start building a life that truly matters. From faith and discipline to purpose, legacy, and personal growth, this episode will push you...
The People You Need Around You
On this episode, Rock talks about the importance of having the right people around you. The people in your circle can influence your faith, mindset, growth, and purpose. Learn how to identify relationships that help you grow, challenge you, enc...
Get Rid of Them
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, d...
Burned Out but Still Showing Up
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 mo...
Stop Complaining and Do something about 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.
Why Do You Go To Church?
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.
Stop Chasing… Start Seeking
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?
Who’s Growing with You?
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 requi...
I’m Not Staying Like This Anymore
You have procrastinated long enough. It’s time for you to take action. Not tomorrow, not next week, but today!
Are You Growing?
When we are connected to God and walking with Him, growth should be happening in our lives.
Be You
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.
BLACK HISTORY - Then, Now, & Still Being Written
This episode explains the history of black history. It reveals how black culture has shaped America and how it is still being written today.
Staying Focused In A Distracted World
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.
Faith Over Feelings
On this episode Rock explains the importance of trusting your faith in God’s Word over your feelings.
Winning The Daily Battle
Rock shares the importance of focusing on winning daily battles in your life.
Consistency
On this episode of the Grow Podcast. Rock shares some helpful nuggets on how to stay consistent as you navigate 2026
Who Are You Becoming?
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.
Y. O. U.
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.
Year End Reset
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.
Why Your Circle Matters
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 th...