This Stuff Matters with Tom Gray

Part 1 of our interview with Joshua Youssef Jesus said, “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before yo...

Meet Fran Mann, Jr. – a husband, an executive at Aflac, a backwoods bush pilot, a motocross racer, and a man battling cancer. Send me an email (below) if you’d like to subscribe to Frank’s daily text message devotionals. As always, please download and share the episode with anyone you think will benefit from it. Hit me up with questions or thoughts – email me at info@thisstuffmatters.net or text/v...

Part 1 of our interview with Frank Mann, Jr. Meet Fran Mann, Jr. – a husband, an executive at Aflac, a backwoods bush pilot, a motocross racer, and a man battling cancer. Send me an email (below) if you’d like to subscribe to Frank’s daily text message devotionals. As always, please download and share the episode with anyone you think will benefit from it. Hit me up with questions or thoughts – em...

Anxiety disorders have risen 20% in the last four years in the U.S. Today, we want to hit one significant root cause of many manifestations of anxiety and discouragement. Proverbs 29:25 says, “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” Getting into a saving, life-altering personal relationship with God is where stability and strength are found: https://www....

As we navigate through life, we inevitably encounter trials and tribulations that can take a toll on our mental health. It's a reality that more and more adults are grappling with depression and anxiety. In this episode, Tom explores the purpose and story of each individual and how it fits into their life, as well as the bigger life story happening all around us. As always, please download and...

Dr. Gordon Pritz, a now-retired, forty-year public educator, has been married for 46 years to wife, Ginny. He is the fourth of five boys in his family. He and Ginny have raised four boys to manhood, and are now proudly investing in the lives of their four grandchildren. An athlete, teacher, coach, and administrator, Gordon has impacted countless lives over the course of his life and continues to d...

Dr. Gordon Pritz, a now-retired, forty-year public educator, has been married for 46 years to wife, Ginny. He is the fourth of five boys in his family. He and Ginny have raised four boys to manhood, and are now proudly investing in the lives of their four grandchildren. An athlete, teacher, coach, and administrator, Gordon has impacted countless lives over the course of his life and continues to d...

Enjoy part 2 of our interview with a great man, a real difference-maker in the world, Dennis Gomez. If you are interested in learning more about the mentoring organization that Dennis has been involved in, here is the link to their website - https://100blackmen-atlanta.org/ As always, please download and share the episode with anyone you think will benefit from it. Hit me up with questions or thou...

Enjoy part 1 of our interview with a great man, a real difference-maker in the world, Dennis Gomez. If you are interested in learning more about the mentoring organization that Dennis has been involved in, here is the link to their website https://100blackmen-atlanta.org/ As always, please download and share the episode with anyone you think will benefit from it. Hit me up with questions or though...

In a world threatening to be pulled into the black hole of laziness and leisure, the way forward will be to renew our strong commitment to industriousness as a critical virtue – aka, hard work. The biblical/old testament model (Exodus 20:9) leads us to work six days per week and rest one day per week. Traditionally as Americans, we enjoy a rigorous five-day work week with one day designated for re...

Truth = that which is in accordance with fact and reality. Whatever is built on truth thrives. Whatever is built contrary to truth crumbles. As we near the 4th of July, we must recognize the greatness of our nation is a result of its foundation being built on the truth – “we hold these truths to be self-evident …” Every human life, every family, every organization, and every culture thrives to the...

What is Truth? Truth = that which is in accordance with fact and reality. Whatever is built on truth thrives. Whatever is built contrary to truth crumbles. As we near the 4th of July, we must recognize the greatness of our nation is a result of its foundation being built on the truth – “we hold these truths to be self-evident …” Every human life, every family, every organization, and every culture...

Your role as a father is critical and powerful. In this episode, Tom gives some very practical insight in to how to set your home and relationships up to provide for the best chance of success in sending your kids out into the world as responsible adults. If you’re a new dad wanting to jump-start your spiritual life, here is the linkto order Tom’s book designed to help you get going in the right d...

Fatherhood is simultaneously thrilling and terrifying. In this episode, Tom lays a critical foundation for new fathers just getting started. If you’re a new dad wanting to jump-start your spiritual life, here is the link to order Tom’s book designed to help you get going in the right direction. https://www.amazon.com/This-Will-Help-Principles-Jump-Start/dp/1945338326/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BB1YSXN82HRG&...

The Most Radical, Revolutionary Thing Any Human Can Do? Read the Bible for yourself! Have you considered giving the Bible a fresh, personal, unbiased look? Ever heard of Matthew Maury? Just about any time you’ve flown in an airplane or purchased a product that has been shipped overseas, you’ve benefited from Matthew Maury’s belief in and study of the Bible. See how in the story in today’s episode....

Memorial Day is a national holiday – it is next Monday, May 29th this year. It is the day we honor those who have died while serving in our country’s military. Jesus said, “Greater love has no one than this, that a person will lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 This year, may we not only remember the sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our nation but may their sacrifice serve t...

The current American Pandemic is the lowering of standards across the board – as highlighted in a recent WSJ article entitled “Schools are Ditching Homework, Deadlines in Favor of ‘Equitable Grading’ - https://www.wsj.com/articles/schools-are-ditching-homework-deadlines-in-favor-of-equitable-grading-dcef7c3e The subprime mortgage crisis in 2008 cost Americans 8 trillion dollars financially – all a...

Today’s episode is the second part of a two-part interview with Lori Apon. Lori, with God’s help, raised eight children as a widowed single mom. Today, she leads and helps widows, single mothers, and fatherless children through her powerful ministry, Perspective Ministries. Tap into her ministry here: https://perspectiveministries.org/. And, engage with her podcast entitled “Help! I’m Raising Fath...

Today’s episode is the first part of a two-part interview with Lori Apon. Lori, with God’s help, raised eight children as a widowed single mom. Today, she leads and helps widows, single mothers, and fatherless children through her powerful ministry, Perspective Ministries. Tap into her ministry here: https://perspectiveministries.org/. And, engage with her podcast entitled “Help! I’m Raising Fathe...

In light of the recent passing of Charles Stanley, our focus today is to draw on his legacy and the other great influencers of his generation to motivate us, this generation, to rise up and be the influencers/difference makers our world needs us to be. We reference two Bible passages today. Joshua 24:31, “Israel served the Lord throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him a...

Today’s episode features part 2 of an interview with Danny Kanell. Danny is a husband and father of three daughters. He played QB in the NFL for six years, leading the New York Giants to an NFC East division championship, after being named the 1995 ACC Player of the Year at Florida State. He is a broadcaster/commentator currently working with CBS, Fox Sports1, and SiriusXM. As always, please downl...

Today’s episode features part 1 of an interview with Danny Kanell. Danny is a husband and father of three daughters. He played QB in the NFL for six years, leading the New York Giants to an NFC East division championship, after being named the 1995 ACC Player of the Year at Florida State. He is a broadcaster/commentator currently working with CBS, Fox Sports1, and SiriusXM. As always, please downl...

We May Be Going Over the Cliff – The WSJ Values Poll and Holy Week In today’s episode, we dig into the roots of the recent Wall Street Journal Poll on the dramatic changes in what we value as Americans reveal and directly connect it to the need for a national acknowledgment of and belief in God. The time for the revolution of souls and society is now! As always, please download and share the episo...

Today’s episode is part 2 of a 2 part interview with Taylor Trammell. Taylor is an outfielder for the Seattle Mariners. Taylor grew up in Powder Springs/Cobb County, Georgia, and attended Mount Paran Christian School. He was the 35th player taken in the 2016 MLB draft (Cincinnati Reds). During his senior year in high school, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution called Taylor the best two-sport athlete...

Today’s episode is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Taylor Trammell. Taylor is an outfielder for the Seattle Mariners. Taylor grew up in Powder Springs/Cobb County, Georgia, and attended Mount Paran Christian School. He was the 35th player taken in the 2016 MLB draft (Cincinnati Reds). During his senior year in high school, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution called Taylor the best two-sport athlete...