Garrison Griffith

Most people spend a lifetime trying to figure out who they are. This quote from Dallas Willard reminds me exactly who I want to be and why.

What does Mike Tyson’s infamous bout with Holyfield teach us about spiritual formation? According to Dallas Willard, more than we may think. open.substack.com/pub/garrisondg…

@Lane_Kiffin @ESPNBooger @LSUfootball Hey coach! Glad you’re in Winnsboro. Need some fp boosters to buy you dinner? Be sure and talk to Dj Neal and Trey Martin are stars in the making for the tigers!

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@Jlove__ Wendell is a farmer from Kentucky, who also taught literature at NYU. Rejected the academy and moved back home. His thoughts on faith and community have formed all of his writing. He was a big influence of Eugene Peterson which is how I discovered him initially.

@GarrisonDGriff I have NEVER heard of this author - tell me more. I’ve had 2-3 recommendations for Jayber Crow

Okay! As a pastor, I'm frequently in theology books, but I want to expand my fiction reading, but am worried about the swamp of bad fiction. Fellow pastors & theologians - what fiction are you reading? Current fiction book: - Project Hail Mary

In 2026, I’ll share weekly reflections on Dallas Willard’s vision of pastoral work, drawing from his Fuller Seminary course and insights I explored in my dissertation. Join me as we consider what it means to live as teachers of the nations. open.substack.com/pub/garrisondg…

@drantbradley What’s the best way to book you for an event like this?

(2) At every church or men’s event where I’ve shared the data over the past 3+ years, men leave encouraged & make immediate changes as husbands & fathers. I almost always receive emails later: “I did what you said, and my relationship with my kids changed forever.”

On Saturday I spoke at Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, MI on fathers, raising boys, & why parents must be central to youth ministry. Data shows parents matter 10x more than programs for sustaining faith. I answered questions for over two hours. Two things that always happens:

For training pastors in rural Franklin parish to preach the whole counsel of God.

Yesterday graduated with a PhD from @SWBTS . The hymn, “Lead On, O King Eternal,” sums up this season for me: “Through days of preparation Thy grace has made us strong.” Special thanks to two of my faculty advisors who have shaped me and my project @wmgrace and @colemanford

#everythingFP! Geaux Patriots and Geaux Tigers!

🎶 GIVEAWAY! To celebrate week 5 of Pastor Appreciation Month, we're giving away 50 Sing! Hymnals to 50 of YOU! Our very own, @drmcboz contributed to this wonderful hymnal by our friends at @gettymusic. FOLLOW us, LIKE this post, and RT to be entered to win!

@pj_schreiner @garrisondgriff

PASTOR GIVEAWAY: I’m giving away three copies of my new Matthew book to pastors who plan to start preaching through Matthew within the next twelve months. Tag or mention a pastor (including yourself) below to enter! amazon.com/Matthew-New-Wo…

Facts the next LSU coach needs to address On Brian Kelly’s four Tigers teams, a total of ten Louisiana high school signees started at least 75 percent of the games in any one season. The greatest number of such players (six) were on the 2023 team, which produced Kelly’s best record at #LSU (10-3). Only two Louisiana high school signees on the present Tigers team started at least 75 percent of the first eight games DEEP DIVE ANALYSIS ($) ➡️ tigerbait.com/s/7643/facts-t…

@TBob53 Why not make him the minister of culture! Like Mcconaughey. He makes sure the vibes are on point and recruits like crazy.

It’s the right thing to do whether as HC or a member of the staff we need him back

📗 GIVEAWAY To celebrate the release of "New Word Biblical Themes: Matthew" by Dr. @pj_schreiner, we're giving away a free copy! FOLLOW US, LIKE this post, and RT to enter to win!

Thank you for your time Dr. Allen and for your instruction and example of how to preach text driven sermons! I and my congregation are better for it.

@DrDavidLAllen Dr. Allen, my church is about 30 minutes north of Ferriday. If you had some down time this week I’d love to buy you a meal and talk preaching. Not sure what your schedule is like.

Headed out to preach Sunday - Tuesday at FBC Ferriday, LA, for revival meetings, then on to Montrose , CO, for a two-day preaching workshop next weekend for pastors in western Colorado. Thankful to God for the privilege of preaching in churches and leading preaching workshops to assist pastors.

HUGE GIVEAWAY! 📦🤝 Be the first to own my new study Bible, Connecting Scripture New Testament. I've got a few copies in my possession, though it doesn't release until 10/15. Follow my account and repost for a chance to win.

How do we make disciples? #DallasWillard #discipleship #spiritualformation #disciplines #Jesus #christianauthors #christianreels

"We are not converted only once in our lives but many times, and this endless series of large and small conversions, inner revolutions, leads to our transformation in Christ." –Thomas Merton

@aburnette318 Thanks for investing in these boys and in this community! The boys are worth celebrating but so are the coaches putting them in position to receive these offers. Thanks for all you and your coaches are doing!

Major things going on in FP! Congratulations Big Fella