Granger, my dad and I always would listen to your podcasts together. I have recently lost him to his 4 year battle with cancer. He has spent the last 3 days unresponsive in the hospital coming to terms with the lord, and eventually the lord called him home. I have never lost someone within my family and don’t know what to do next. He was my biggest influence growing up and with the snap of a finger he was gone. I have a really hard time opening up, sharing information, and showing that I am struggling. I’m sorry that this jumps around a lot, but I don’t know a good way to order it all.

@beckiepatrick6900

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So sorry for your loss.

@bgrateful453

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Jayden, I am so sorry that you lost your Dad. Your words fully expressed how much you loved him! What a gift that he is your greatest influence. Now lean on God & His word.

I went to church for a year or better before I became mature enough to lay my husband at the foot of the cross and started to pray over him and ask others to do the same…. Within 6 months of doing that, my husband started going to church with me, within the year he was Baptized. Praise be to God. What Granger says is true. I desperately needed the support of like minded people to get me through the times of doubt. I then got to watch God move in my husband, my best friends life and that’s been a cherished thing I will hold onto until my dying day! My husband was 17 when he lost his mother that had polio, which he cared for. I knew this but didn’t understand that he was SO angry with God for it. He has since come to the seat of mercy at the feet of Jesus and realizes that his mother was spared SO much pain. 🥰♥️🥰

Lol! This truck story reminded me of what happened to my VW van. One day while driving south on the 101 in California, my husband pulled over to the side of the road to get pictures of the beautiful view of the Pacific. Well as soon as he opened his door, a gust of wind ripped it out of his hand and almost wrapped it around the front of the van. Needless to say, the door wouldn't close. Fortunately he had a long wooden pole like a broomstick in the van. He stuck that in between the door and the hinge and slammed the door hard. It worked! The door shut and we went on our way.

Thank you for the great book. It couldn’t have come at a better time. I lost my best friend due to a logging accident and I was “trying to paddle against the river” I am now in the process of letting go and surrendering myself to the Lord. God bless you and your family

Granger, thank you for stressing the importance of being a part of a local church. Not just going but becoming a part of the family.

Granger thank you for your wise advices, for being sensitive to people with different spiritual position, but I love that you are not shy from speaking the truth and share the gospel. Good bless you!!!

I think it's a beautiful set up,and if you're comfortable we are too,God bless you have a great week ❣️🥰

Granger the comfortable chair agrees with you! ❤you seem more relaxed! I too have purchased extra copies of “Like A River” to share with others! Yee Yee Nation is my fellowship ❤

Very well spoken and soft spoken. Very intellectually driven, spiritually driven and wise words, in general. Love this. Your podcasts are great, brother

Great episode and I love the new seating!!!

I like this new setup much better! The other way seemed too big and uninviting. This way feels more intimate and cozier! Love y'all!

I'm ready to see the new set with you and a guest(s) having a discussion about the questions. I think this setting is much more conducive to that. I'm ready for Bernie to be back, and I'd love to hear his take on the book. I'm also always game for Amber, Tyler, Parker, and Amy to join you.

Bought the book in Clearfield at the show. I have 3 daughters and 7 grandchildren at 54 years old. Honestly, I’m struggling to get past the first chapter? I see myself in the hell youve gone through and can’t get past the heartache and tears reading!! God bless you all!

@beckiepatrick6900

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Hits ya hard right at the start doesn’t it? Hang in there.

@joynichols709

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Keep reading I promise it gets easier ❤

@bowed305

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I can totally understand why it's hard to get past that first chapter, but please do it, even if you have to do it one sentence at a time. I promise you it's worth it. I hope the heaviness in your heart will lift as you read about it lifting in Granger.

I just love that your Dad drove that one door truck proudly around town. So good. Was the puppy, Rio, your Labrador Retriever?

Love the new set up!

Love the new set up - it’s very fitting!

If you are more comfortable in the current set up, then go with it. We want this to work for you as well as us.

I like the new set up Granger!!

Granger, love the new setting! I read Like A River last week and have wanted to comment. It is beautifully written, raw and emotional, thank you for being so vulnerable in sharing your most personal moments through your journey. You and Amber helped me through the loss of my dad in 2020 and I thank you both so very much. Amber’s Arises make me seek God and now I’m on a totally different path and am so thankful for God’s love. Thank you and your family for sharing your testimony and we support your new journey with all our hearts. We are so excited to see you at Billy Bob’s and would love to meet the family! God Bless! ❤🙏❤️

Love the new set up!! Looks much more inviting.

I like the new set up. Saw it yesterday during Arise with Amber. Looks great! I am almost through with the book. Had company for a few days and had not started it until they left. Hope ya'll have a great week and God bless!

I just ordered my second copy to give away ❤. I'm praying for the family it's being gifted to, that it will bless them and help them as it did me.

Saw the new set up yesterday with Amber and I do like it but I do miss you having your buddies like Bernie being on and hope one day you can figure out a good set up to him or whoever back on. I have read the book as part of prelaunch team and have listened to the audio version and soon plan to do a third read. Saw you in concert in Norfolk and appreciated that my brief encounter with you early in the day was a positive one. Hope to get you out to Myrtle Beach in the future to speak and maybe Amber can do a ladies meeting as well. Love y'all.

I personally like the new setup. It's like I invited you over or versa. We're just sitting, talking about what's going on, comfy.

The growth in your walk with Christ is so encouraging! Thank you. 💙

Thanks for the podcast man! I listen every Monday. It’s very refreshing and helps me navigate my week. Thank you Granger

I would love to see Granger interview his Grandmother. What a blessing to have had her this long. Nothing is more valuable than time. It pains me reading the book. But it does have its purpose. Yee Yee

@bgrateful453

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Same!!! Even if Mini joined by phone only. I just love their relationship.

@thomascaldwell463

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@@bgrateful453 I agree. She is a treasure.

Love it. I now see #22. That is the sign from my daughter. She was killed by a drunk driver when she was 19. Been 8 1/2 yrs and never gets easier. I am ordering your book today.❤

@beckiepatrick6900

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I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m so glad you are getting his book. It will bring you so much comfort. Wishing you well. ❤😊

I just moved finished reading your book. I cried the first two chapters because I had lost custody of my children through a horrible divorce. It reminded me of the grief I went through from losing custody to a abusive husband. When I was grieving over the loss of custody of the children my friends told me that it could have much worse if my children had died. My 2 older children came to me when they turned 18. The youngest child was only 3 years old and her dad told her horrible lies about me and she believes the lies. I pray for her. I do love your book. You really shared very vulnerable things with you. I found your channel from Arms Family and I started watching you in 2021and Amber's channel right after, while you were going through this tragedy. I was shocked by the Darkest Night and I am glad you shared about the fact that you thought you were not really saved and surrendered to the Lord. You testimony is very important to get out to the people who think they are saved and aren't. My ex-husband husband told me he was a Christian. I pray for him and my youngest daughter to turn their lives over to God. Thank you for the book. God Bless you and your family. I was saved when I was 9 and I am involved in my church and I see God's protection over me during my whole life.

Jesus is coming back!

Love the new set up. Wishing you a blessed week.

Change is good.

I like the new set up, you look more comfortable in that chair ❤😊

❤❤❤. I Lovve The New Space change. All the Neat things behind you !! I Have Goosebumps when I see. Rivers Album Cover over your shoulder Hanging w dad lol. Love how Comfy you are in the Chair n Relaxed n Chilling like we Really are Hanging in Person !!! Gods Blessings for a Incredible Week. ❤. See you Sat( Good Lord Willing )

Granger, you look great in any setting!

Love the new setup. More laidback look.

Love the new set up.

Granger thanks so much for the podcast and your love for Christ! Love the new setup!

LOVE the new set up!

I think the new setting makes it seem more as if we were in your room. Closer connection My invite for you to come to Harrisburg Oregon Church still stands. I've talked with Pastor Clare, he's good with it.

Love the new setup!

Looks nice...😊

I LIKE THE NEW SETTING!!

Like the setup👍. Love your podcast and all your everything!! Love the book!!❤️

You did great with the lighting. I like it

Love the new set up

It looks really nice! I'm hoping to get your book soon, can't swing it right now.

Granger I like the new set up more relaxed setting.

I like the new podcast room set up. Since I watch on KZread it feels more cozy. YEE YEE!

I like the new set up .

I like the new more colorful set up

The sound quality is alway good where ever you sit. Do you.

I think you should have your “set up” what ever fits your mood. I don’t mind. ❤ God Bless

love the new set up granger yee yee

Granger Smith Thank You for everything that you do. Thank You for the Book "Like a River". I like the new set up and if your more comfortable with it I am fine with it.

I like the new set up. I can lay out the pattern of that wall in my sleep. 😅

Looks good and keep it coming

Nice new setup. Where will Bernie or other guests) sit?

I love the new set up!!! ❤

Love your podcast. Thank you. Visually the white wall is a bit distracting.

I’m digging the new setup 😊

I like the new setup!

I never even noticed the old setup. The content is important, where you sit is not(to me). Also, WHY DIDN'T HE REPLACE THE DOOR? We got hit and runned and lost a door on a car. Got another at the car junk yard. it was a different color, but it kept out the rain.

I'm from Big Rapids, MI too!

Thanks Griz,,🙏

Love it!

Granger... You recently attended our Church, however when the congregation went forward to receive the elements, you chose not to take part in communion. Why? You don't owe me any explanation but if you choose to that would be great. Thanks for your ministry.

Thanks for answering my question! Sent ya an email to follow up about the app.

New scene looks good.

I like the new set up but wonder where is Bernie gonna sit? Lol. You do look more comfortable 😊. Thank you for another great podcast! #201 right? And your not slowing down a bit! I couldn’t help but feel like you speaking str8 to me when you were talking about the church and all that pertains to it. It seems like that is the next step in my faith journey but I just don’t understand why I’m so resistant to it. Organized religion has left a bad taste in my mouth for a while now. I can see so many benefits, but you also hear so many stories. It’s a trust issue I think. I also struggle with finding a church. I’m not a religion, so how do I find a church? Do you pick the one with pretty flowers out front? I don’t know anyone who goes to church so I can’t ask around. There are popular churches but I don’t think I’d like a big church like that. So many issues. I guess I need to pray about it and work through my issues one by one. 😊

@bowed305

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I hope it helps to remember that a church is nothing but a hospital full of sick souls. While every member should certainly be trying his/her best to be who God has called us to be, each one of us is no more than a sinner saved by Grace. As you search for a group to join yourself with, compare what they are doing and teaching with what God's Word says. You can search by making visits to local congregations, but you can also find out a lot about congregations from their websites (and some on social media). Most congregations now have websites that will tell you about their beliefs, practices, structure, etc. It's about the practices and the people, not the flowers, popularity, or size of the building. The right folks are out there, and the search is worth the effort. I hope it works out for you.

@beckiepatrick6900

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@@bowed305thank you so much. That is great advice and a real place to start. You are right, a lot of churches are now offering their Sunday services online, I could check those out. I appreciate you taking the time to offer me advice. Thank you.

What is a good NIV study Bible? I want one that includes both the New Testament and the Old Testament. Thank you!!!

@beckiepatrick6900

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I know you didn’t ask me thought it might be helpful….I got the NIV Woman’s Study Bible off of Amazon and love it. It’s pink, large print, has verse by verse study notes, color maps and articles. I paid $50.99 for it. It’s a really great Bible. Hope this was helpful.

@kimberlyk418

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@@beckiepatrick6900 thank you so much! I appreciate your response. I will look at that one. Have a Blessed day.

@beckiepatrick6900

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@@kimberlyk418you are very welcome. Blessings to you as well. 😊

Saw you in Marion Illinois what a show your one of the nicest guys taken care of all the kids and letting them up on stage just tops in my book .come back to Illinois please and bring the message of Jesus Christ open invitation to Potter's Church Cave in Rock Illinois God Bless you and your family

I got my copy a day late. But I got it!!

No

How do you get to hell? Very simple: claim that you're innocent. How do you get to heaven? Very simple: Admit that you're not Innocent, you're guilty and ask for mercy. How to know if you're guilty or not? Simply: Compare your life to the Ten Commandments God gave you in the Bible. Everyone agrees that if people followed the ten commandments there would be no need for governments or police. Do not lie. Do not steal. Do not commit adultery. Do not insult God by using his name as a cuss word. There are six more but let's just leave it at that. How many lies have you told in your life? Have you ever taken anything that didn't belong to you? Jesus said, if you look at a women lustfully you've already committed adultery in your heart with that woman. How many times a day do you do that? Do you use God's name as a cuss word? Would you do that with your own mother's name? If you answer these questions honestly you know that you're guilty. God can justly punish you and send you to hell. Ask him for mercy. His name is Jesus. It's as simple as this, The Ten Commandments are called the moral law. You and I broke God's laws. Jesus paid the fine. The fine is death. Ezekiel 18:20 - "The soul who sins shall die." That's why Jesus had to die on the cross for our sins. This is why God is able to give us Mercy. Option A. You die for your own sins. Option B. Ask for mercy and accept that Jesus died on the cross for you. ❤ *Honest questions are welcome.* ))))

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Why don't you just cross the street Mr. Smith lol #yeeyee

Jesus is coming back ..

I received my book and read it in a day and then I reread it🩵Beautifully written. So many things you said that really stuck with me, your words will help so many. I understand Amazing Grace now❤ The new setup looks great😊