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Today’s episode, we’re diving into 1 Samuel chapter 22, where David’s leadership truly takes shape in the wilderness of Adullam. Together, we’ll unpack what it means to lead through a crisis. Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 46 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago...

This is a story of survival, resourcefulness, and faith—one that reveals how we can lead effectively even in times of crisis and uncertainty. Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clement...

Jonathan’s actions remind us that leadership is not about securing power but about serving others, lifting them up, and protecting them. His loyalty to David, despite the cost to himself, his courage in the face of potential conflict, and his transparency with David all serve as a model for how we should approach leadership today. Whether in a church, business, or family context, these timeless pr...

Effective leadership requires integrity, and courage, and a focus on the benefit of others, not ourselves. This is exactly what Jonathan exemplified. He showed that we can stand up for what's right even when it's difficult. In contrast to Saul, who is totally insecure and demonstrates how a downfall of someone is precipitated by pride, insecurity, jealousy, and poor decision making. Hi, I am Dr. R...

Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global cooperative of 40+ churches, serving about 1500 people in 7 countries. Together, we have provided ov...

Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global cooperative of 40+ churches, serving about 1500 people in 7 countries. Together, we have provided ov...

Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global cooperative of 40+ churches, serving about 1500 people in 7 countries. Together, we have provided ov...

Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global cooperative of 40+ churches, serving about 1500 people in 7 countries. Together, we have provided ov...

Courage is contagious. Sometimes it only takes one bold choice to initiate a ripple effect. This is that story in the Bible. Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has...

Patience is a paradox. The less time you have in this world the more you need to exercise patience. Understanding that God can do more in 1 second than we can do in 1 month or even 1 year is key to using patience as a tool to make good decisions. Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Coun...

Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global cooperative of 40+ churches, serving about 1500 people in 7 countries. Together, we have provided ov...

Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer & special education teacher with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global cooperative of 40+ churches, serving about 1500 people in 7 countries. Together, we have provided ov...

Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer, special education teacher, and lay missionary with the Wesleyan Church with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global cooperative of 40+ churches, serving about 1500 people in 7...

Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer, special education teacher, and lay missionary with the Wesleyan Church with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global cooperative of 40+ churches, serving about 1500 people in 7...

Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer, special education teacher, and lay missionary with the Wesleyan Church with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global cooperative of 40+ churches, serving about 1500 people in 7...

Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer, special education teacher, and minister with the Wesleyan Church with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global cooperative of 47 churches, serving about 1500 people in 7 countri...

Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer, special education teacher, and minister with the Wesleyan Church with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global cooperative of 47 churches, serving about 1500 people in 7 countri...

Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer, special education teacher, and minister with the Wesleyan Church with over 30 years of experience Teaching and Traveling in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 at Fight Strong Jui Jitsui in San Clemente, California has now grown into a global cooperative of 47 churches, serving about 1500 people in 7 countri...

CONTENT DESCRIPTION Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer, special education teacher, and volunteer minister with the Wesleyan Church with over 30 years of experience in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. I am dedicated to sharing a holistic approach to life and ministry through teaching and community water projects. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 in a jui jitsu studio in San...

Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer, special education teacher, and volunteer minister with the Wesleyan Church with over 30 years of experience in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. I am dedicated to sharing a holistic approach to life and ministry through teaching and community water projects. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 in a jui jitsu studio in San Clemente, Californi...

Hi, I am Dr. Ryan Delamater, a surfer, special education teacher, and volunteer minister with the Wesleyan Church with over 30 years of experience in 40 US States and 42 Countries Internationally. I am dedicated to sharing a holistic approach to life and ministry through teaching and community water projects. The church I started 5 years ago in 2019 in a jui jitsu studio in San Clemente, Californi...

We are a local church that began with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ , a chief of police & 1 kook surfer) in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We currently meet the 2nd Friday of each month @surcoffee in San Clemente from 7-10pm for coffee & worship we would love for you to come Each of our churches have “a few to 40 people.” Since 2019 we have...

Thoughts on my 4 years working at the LARGEST church in California (Saddleback) & 4 years starting & leading the SMALLEST church in California (OCNWTR)

We are a local church that began with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ , a chief of police & 1 kook surfer) in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We currently meet the 2nd Friday of each month @surcoffee in San Clemente from 7-10pm for coffee & worship we would love for you to come Each of our churches have “a few to 40 people.” Since 2019 we have...

We are a local church that began with 3 people ( a mixed martial arts champ , a chief of police & 1 kook surfer) in a Jui Jitsui studio on Wednesday Nights in San Clemente CA in May 2019. We currently meet the 2nd Friday of each month @surcoffee in San Clemente from 7-10pm for coffee & worship we would love for you to come Each of our churches have “a few to 40 people.” Since 2019 we have...