ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What happens when one of life's greatest tragedies becomes the foundation for a ministry that changes thousands of lives?
In this episode of the Pillars of Purpose Podcast, Matthew Efird sits down with Chris Grainger, founder of The Lion Within Us, to discuss how the heartbreaking loss of his daughter led him to create a ministry dedicated to helping men become stronger husbands, fathers, and leaders through God's Word.
Chris shares the remarkable journey of starting with a simple podcast in 2020 and growing into a global men's community through the Bible App, virtual mastermind groups, and an upcoming partnership with RightNow Media. He also reveals the surprisingly simple strategy that helped grow his ministry's email community from just 1,000 to more than 17,000 subscribers by focusing on serving people first.
Whether you're a husband, father, business owner, church leader, or simply looking to grow spiritually, this conversation offers practical wisdom on biblical leadership, authentic accountability, and building meaningful Christian community.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• How personal tragedy became a ministry with global impact
• Why Christian men need genuine brotherhood and accountability
• The leadership lessons Chris learned through life's hardest seasons
• The simple content strategy that fueled explosive ministry growth
• How to apply Scripture to everyday life—not just Sunday mornings
• Why "serving first" creates lasting influence
Connect with Chris Grainger:
Website: thelionwithin.us
Bible App: Search "The Lion Within Us"
Email: [support@thelionwithin.us](mailto:support@thelionwithin.us)
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