The Book of John Gray
The Book of John Gray is a dramedy docu-follow hybrid about the life of John Gray and his uniquely humorous way of helping people. John, who is an associate pastor at Houston's Lakewood Church under Pastor Joel Osteen, is just beginning to achieve success. Known for his loud, hilarious, unconventional ways, John will give viewers unprecedented and intimate access into his church and home life. John uses his deep convictions, hard-earned wisdom and famous sense of humor to help people overcome their greatest challenges, all while facing his own everyday struggles as a husband and father.
Season 1
16 episodes
- 1. The First ChapterPastor John Gray counsels a single mother of three who has lost her faith after losing her home in the Baton Rouge floods. At home, John and his wife, Aventer, prepare for Aventer's parents to move in.CC1 h 0 minApr 15, 2017
- 2. The Chapter on UnfaithfulnessAventer's close friend comes to visit the Grays for some healing after a heartbreaking divorce; John counsels a couple trying to overcome infidelity on their path to the altar.CC1 h 0 minApr 22, 2017
- 3. The Chapter on MiraclesJohn seeks Aventer's help to counsel a couple suffering from infertility; John works with a woman who has taken in three kids and had two open heart surgeries; Aventer struggles to get John to face his own medical challenges and manage his diabetes.CC1 h 0 minApr 29, 2017
- 4. The Chapter On Making PeaceAfter speaking with Aventer about the growing rift between police and the black community, John visits the Houston Police Department to open a dialogue. Meanwhile, a desperate father reaches out to John for help with his alcoholic daughter.CC1 h 0 minMay 6, 2017
- 5. The Chapter on Battling DemonsJohn must confront his own demons when he tries to help a sexual abuse survivor. Later, John enlists his mother-in-law, Bonnie, to get through to a cancer survivor struggling with fear and anger.CC1 h 0 minMay 13, 2017
- 6. The Chapter on Growing Up FatherlessJohn meets with a single mother who is struggling to control her disobedient and rebellious daughter; and Aventer and John play host for the weekend to four teenage boys seeking mentorship.CC1 h 0 minMay 20, 2017
- 7. The Chapter on Gun ViolenceJohn helps a mother deal with the violent death of her son through the healing power of music; a woman struggling with weight issues hits John close to home; and Aventer tries to convince Johnto take family photos.CC1 h 0 minMay 27, 2017
- 8. The Midnight SermonJohn tries to help a heartbroken mother to heal after her son goes to prison; John and Aventer counsel their unlucky-in-love friend, LeToya Luckett; and, on the homefront, John plans the ultimate surprise party for Aventer's 35th birthday.CC1 h 0 minJun 3, 2017
- 9. Into the StormThe Season 2 premiere. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, John and Aventer create a non-profit to help victims, including a Lakewood pastor who lost everything in the flood. John also helps reality TV star Tami Roman come to terms with the public image she has created.CC1 h 0 minJun 10, 2017
- 10. The Chapter on Facing Your FearsJohn meets a woman grieving the sudden loss of her twin sister and counsels a rebellious teen he's worked with before who has reverted to her disrespectful ways. Aventer choreographs a dance piece for an upcoming Hurricane Harvey relief benefit.CC1 h 0 minJun 17, 2017
- 11. The Chapter on A Mother's LoveWhen John's out-of-control diabetes lands him in the ER, Aventer offers tough love. Later, John counsels two moms: one who is grief-stricken over the loss of her daughter, and another who is smothering her college-student son with her overbearing ways.CC1 h 0 minJun 24, 2017
- 12. The Chapter on Respecting WomenJohn is enlisted to help a young man and his roommates as they try to navigate the world of sex and dating as faithful Christians; John meets a single mother struggling to raise her special-needs son; AJ Johnson helps John and Aventer with their diet.CC1 h 0 minJul 1, 2017
- 13. The Chapter on 'For Better or For Worse'John and Aventer work with a couple on the brink of divorce. John helps a veteran with PTSD find the path towards emotional and spiritual healing. LeToya Luckett and her fiancé go to Houston for some pre-marital counseling with John and Aventer.CC1 h 0 minJul 8, 2017
- 14. The Chapter on Leaving the Past BehindJohn counsels a woman whose controversial video went viral.CC1 h 0 minJul 15, 2017
- 15. The Chapter on Being PresentJohn pastors a young woman diagnosed with stage two breast cancer who struggles to maintain her faith; and emotions run high when John and Aventer surprise the boys at their annual Teen Weekend, by adding girls and taking away their phones.CC1 h 0 minJul 22, 2017
- 16. Answering the CallJohn counsels a struggling married couple who've lost their spark; a worried mom asks for help when her son develops troubling anger issues; and a life-changing offer to take over another church leads to a difficult decision for John and Aventer.CC1 h 0 minJul 29, 2017
The Book of John Gray
The Book of John Gray is a dramedy docu-follow hybrid about the life of John Gray and his uniquely humorous way of helping people. John, who is an associate pastor at Houston's Lakewood Church under Pastor Joel Osteen, is just beginning to achieve success. Known for his loud, hilarious, unconventional ways, John will give viewers unprecedented and intimate access into his church and home life. John uses his deep convictions, hard-earned wisdom and famous sense of humor to help people overcome their greatest challenges, all while facing his own everyday struggles as a husband and father.
