The Daily Rebel Devotional with Derek Griffon

Derek Griffon
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The Daily Rebel is a bold, Scripture-driven devotional podcast for believers who know they were rescued by grace — and re-sent with purpose. Hosted by Derek Griffon AKA “Griff”, this daily show delivers strong biblical teaching, clear spiritual insight, and real-life application to help you live anchored, disciplined, and different in a loud world. This isn’t surface-level inspiration. It’s daily formation. Each episode unpacks the Word of God with depth and clarity, offering practical handles for everyday obedience, spiritual growth, leadership, and identity in Christ. If you want: • Strong Bible teaching • Clear spiritual direction • Practical handles for daily faith • And a call to live set apart The Daily Rebel is for you. Because redeemed rebels don’t drift. They grow. New episodes drop daily. Book Derek Griffon to speak at your next event: https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

  1. 8H AGO

    #61 - Pray In Every Season | James 5:13-15 | Pray Like It Matters

    Prayer was never meant to be seasonal.  In this episode of The Daily Rebel, we walk through James 5:13–15 and confront the reality that many people don’t actually have a prayer life—they have a crisis response. When life falls apart, they pray. When pressure hits, they panic and finally seek God. But when life is steady, comfortable, or successful, prayer slowly disappears. James destroys that mindset by showing us that prayer is not reserved for emergencies—it’s meant for every season of life.  James gives three different situations: suffering, cheerfulness, and weakness.  That’s intentional. He’s covering pain, pleasure, and pressure—every major rhythm of human life. The message is clear: prayer is not situational, it’s foundational. If suffering drives you away from God instead of deeper into dependence on Him, you’ll miss the very strength God wants to provide. If blessing causes you to enjoy life while forgetting the God who gave it, your heart slowly drifts into self-sufficiency. And if weakness causes you to isolate instead of bringing your burdens into the light, independence will crush you spiritually.  In this episode we break down three core truths: Pray when it hurts — Pain is not meant to push you away from God, but deeper into Him. Praise when it’s good — If you only talk to God when you need Him, you don’t have relationship—you have transaction. Pray when you’re weak — Weakness isn’t the problem; independence is. God designed you to need Him and the people around you. Jesus prayed in every season: pressure, peace, pain, and suffering. And because of Him, you don’t have to carry life alone. Whatever season you’re in—pray in it. Because redeemed rebels don’t pray occasionally; they pray consistently. Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

    6 min
  2. For Men | Resistance | Jonah 4 | The Jonah Warning for Men

    2D AGO ·  BONUS

    For Men | Resistance | Jonah 4 | The Jonah Warning for Men

    You can obey God’s commands while still resisting God’s heart. In Episode 4 of the Jonah Warning for Men series, we walk through Jonah 4 and expose the deepest issue in Jonah’s life—not his feet, but his heart. Nineveh repents. Revival breaks out. And Jonah gets angry. Why? Because Jonah loved grace when it rescued him but resisted grace when it rescued people he disliked. This episode confronts:  self-righteousness  spiritual pride  resistance to compassion  and the danger of obeying externally while remaining hardened internally. Because redeemed rebels don’t just obey God externally. They align with Him internally. THREE GRITTY TRUTHS  RESISTANCE FORGETS THE GRACE YOU NEEDED  RESISTANCE WANTS MERCY FOR SELF, JUSTICE FOR OTHERS  RESISTANCE REVEALS A HEART OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH GOD Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

    13 min

  3. 3D AGO

    #60 - Say What You Mean | James 5:12 | Built To Last

    Your words shouldn’t need help. In this episode of The Daily Rebel, we break down James 5:12 and confront the issue of integrity, exaggeration, and empty words. James warns believers not to rely on dramatic promises or extra language to sound believable—but to simply let their “yes” be yes and their “no” be no. We unpack three truths: Simplicity of speech Strength of characterSobriety before God You’ll hear why integrity removes the need for explanation, how weak character hides behind loud words, and why God takes your speech seriously. You don’t need extra words when your life is honest. Say what you mean…and live it. Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

    6 min

  4. 4D AGO

    #59 - Stay Steadfast | James 5:10-11 | Built To Last

    Real faith isn’t proven at the beginning—it’s proven by endurance. In this episode of The Daily Rebel, we walk through James 5:10–11 and look at the prophets and Job as examples of steadfast faith under pressure. James reminds us that faithful people still suffered, obedience often invites pressure, and endurance is not about perfection—it’s about remaining. We unpack three truths: Examples prove it Endurance defines it Outcome reveals Him You’ll hear the stories of Jeremiah, Elijah, Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Job—and how even in suffering, they stayed faithful to God. Job wrestled, questioned, and struggled… but he never walked away. When you can’t see what God is doing—you trust who God is. Stay steady…God’s not done Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

    7 min

  5. 5D AGO

    #58 - Stop The Grumbling | James 5:9 | Built To Last

    Pressure doesn’t create what’s in you—it exposes what’s already there. In this episode of The Daily Rebel, we walk through James 5:9 and confront the danger of grumbling, gossip, and complaining under pressure. James warns believers not to complain against one another because what comes out under pressure reveals the true condition of the heart. We unpack three truths: Hard seasons reveal your heart Grumbling and gossip damage relationships The Judge is near and He sees how you respond You’ll hear why complaining spreads like poison, how grumbling becomes external division, and why your response under pressure matters to God. Complaining doesn’t fix the problem—it reveals one. Watch your mouth because pressure is revealing you. Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

    6 min

  6. 6D AGO

    #57 - Establish Your Heart | James 5:8 | Built To Last

    Life gets unstable when your heart isn’t steady. In this episode of The Daily Rebel, we walk through James 5:8 and unpack what it means to establish your heart in seasons of pressure, waiting, and uncertainty. James writes to people under stress—and instead of telling them to change their situation, he tells them to strengthen their hearts. Because if your heart isn’t steady…  your life won’t be either. We unpack three truths: Set your heart Set your focus Set your anchor You’ll hear why stability is intentional, how focus shapes endurance, and why the promise of Christ’s return gives believers strength to keep going. What you fix your heart on determines how you endure. Get your heart right…  and you’ll last Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

    6 min

  7. MAY 18

    #56 - Wait Well | James 5:7 | Built To Last

    How many times have you checked for progress… only to feel frustrated when nothing seems to be changing? In this episode of The Daily Rebel, we walk through James 5:7 and the powerful picture of the farmer waiting on the harvest. James reminds us that patience is more than waiting—it’s enduring, staying steady, and refusing to quit when life takes longer than expected. A lot of us want growth instantly. But God often grows roots before He reveals fruit. We unpack three truths: Waiting is required Waiting is active Waiting has a reward You’ll hear why delay is often development, why staying faithful matters in hidden seasons, and how God uses waiting to build things that actually last. Waiting doesn’t mean stop. It means stay faithful. Keep praying. Keep showing up. Keep obeying. Because redeemed rebels don’t quit in the waiting—they grow in it Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

    6 min
  8. For Men - Reluctance | Jonah 3 | The Jonah Warning for Men

    MAY 16 ·  BONUS

    For Men - Reluctance | Jonah 3 | The Jonah Warning for Men

    You can obey God externally and still resist Him internally. In this episode, we break down Jonah 3 and expose the danger of reluctant obedience. Jonah finally goes to Nineveh—but chapter 4 reveals his heart never fully moved. This is a warning for men who are doing the right things outwardly while still resisting surrender inwardly. We unpack three gritty truths: Reluctance obeys outwardly but resists inwardly — you can do what God says and still not want what God wantsReluctance delays what God already said — delayed obedience reveals a resistant heartReluctance misses the heart of God — obedience without compassion still misses the pointIf you’ve been dragging your feet spiritually, resisting what God already made clear, or obeying without surrender, this episode will challenge you to stop delaying and follow God with your whole heart. Send us Fan Mail Book Derek Griffon to Speak at your next event  https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

    11 min
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The Daily Rebel is a bold, Scripture-driven devotional podcast for believers who know they were rescued by grace — and re-sent with purpose. Hosted by Derek Griffon AKA “Griff”, this daily show delivers strong biblical teaching, clear spiritual insight, and real-life application to help you live anchored, disciplined, and different in a loud world. This isn’t surface-level inspiration. It’s daily formation. Each episode unpacks the Word of God with depth and clarity, offering practical handles for everyday obedience, spiritual growth, leadership, and identity in Christ. If you want: • Strong Bible teaching • Clear spiritual direction • Practical handles for daily faith • And a call to live set apart The Daily Rebel is for you. Because redeemed rebels don’t drift. They grow. New episodes drop daily. Book Derek Griffon to speak at your next event: https://www.derekgriffon.com/invite

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