Building Community & Faith on & Off Campus: Derek Grassia from Campus Outreach & Two States Media
Release Date: 07/30/2025
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info_outlineOn this week’s episode of the Spread The Positive Podcast, Trent Denson sits down with Derek Grassia, part of the Campus Staff for Campus Outreach at Middle Tennessee State University and founder of Two States Media. Derek shares the inspiring story of how Campus Outreach went from a small Bible study in a dorm room to a thriving community of students committed to faith, service, and personal growth—and how he’s leveraging his new media company to amplify positive stories across Tennessee and beyond.
🎓 What You’ll Learn:
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Derek’s Journey: From college freshman to leading campus ministry
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Campus Outreach Mission: Creating discipleship groups, one-on-one mentorship, and leadership training
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Two States Media: Derek’s vision for storytelling that bridges Tennessee and Georgia—follow @twostatesmedia on Instagram & Facebook
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Weekly Gatherings & Events: Inside look at Bible studies, service projects, fall retreats, and spring break mission trips
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Impact Stories: Real examples of students finding purpose, overcoming challenges, and building lifelong friendships
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Get Involved: How MTSU students and community members can volunteer, attend events, or support Campus Outreach
📲 Connect with Derek Grassia:
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Two States Media: @twostatesmedia (Instagram, Facebook)
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/derekgrassia
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Campus Outreach – MTSU: @COMTSU (Instagram, Facebook) | campusoutreach.org/mtstate
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