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
70 episodes
Mind Boundaries
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.
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7:20
Get Uncomfortable
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.
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7:43
Keep Doing Good
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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9:26
Spiritual Growth Signs
Rock shares three points that will help you recognize that you are growing spiritually.
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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7:07
Personal Growth Signs
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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8:42
NFL Draft Weekend
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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8:02
Appreciating Legacy Builders
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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8:20
Believe In Yourself
Rock shares an encouraging word about believing in yourself.
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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9:07
You Just Never Know…
Rock shares two personal stories that will encourage you to keep sharing and living out your faith.
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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10:00
The History of St. Patrick’s Day
On this episode of The Grow podcast find out the true origin and history of St. Patrick’s Day.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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7:04
Keep Fighting
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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7:59
Go Get Your Check-Up!
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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7:31
Who is Wendell Scott?
In closing out black history month Rock shares the history of the first African American NASCAR driver known as Wendell Scott.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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8:02
The Black National Anthem
On this episode Rock shares the history of the Black National Anthem.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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6:25
Super Bowl 2025
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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9:41
The History of Black History
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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8:01
Reposition Yourself
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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9:45
Facts about Martin Luther King Jr.
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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8:56
Who told you that?
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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11:55
New Year Same Season
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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10:14
I Made It
“I Made It!” Rock celebrate and reflect on some outstanding moments of 2024 completing season one of the Grow podcast.
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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12:03
The True Meaning of Christmas
Many people argue or debate about Christmas being a pagan holiday. On the episode Rock explains the true meaning of Christmas.
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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8:37
Chette Williams Tribute
I want to dedicate this episode to my dear friend Chette Williams who passed away Sunday evening. Chette served as the football chaplain at Auburn University for twenty five years. He and I were extremely close breaking bread at eac...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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10:44