I think if we're really learning and if we're really growing and if we're really gaining a

revelation of who he is there would be a constant breathlessness and a constant level of gratitude that's not forced. So I would say that each of us,

we need to press into really knowing him.

Welcome to the Jesus Calling podcast.

Today's guests have experienced the heroic influence of God in their lives

and have strived to convey the power of his presence in their lives to others.

Pastor Derek Greer, an inspirational children's publisher Wayne McKay.

While he was growing up, if you would have asked Dr. Derek Greer what he would do for a living, he admits that being a pastor was the last thing he thought he'd do.

And yet he defied expectations by becoming the founder of Grace Church, named by Outreach magazine as one of the fastest growing churches in America.

As an introverted young person, Dr Greer relates how he overcame his aversion to groups by understanding

how he is uniquely wired to connect with others.

He shares about his troubled youth and how an encounter with God changed the direction

he was headed.

He also passes on some insight from his new book,

When God stops.

My name is Derek Greer.

I'm the husband of 25 years to the love of my life.

I'm also the father of two young men now. I'm also the pastor of Grace Church in Dumfries, Virginia.

We're about 30 miles outside of Washington, D.C. and, you know, if I was to explain, you know,

who I am and what my passion is, I'd probably say to help people build

authentic and dynamic and powerful relationships with Jesus and help folks live lives bigger

and more significant than they probably ever imagined.

...