From Combat to Calling: Eli Tavares on Brokenness, Brotherhood & Project Savior Outdoors

Missing in Action: Why Men Check Out and What It Costs the People Who Need Them Most | With Terry Gwaltney

In this solo episode of the Man-Up Adventure Podcast, host Terry Gwaltney delivers a raw and unfiltered challenge to every man who has gone missing — not just physically, but emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. Drawing from sobering statistics, Scripture, and real-life patterns, Terry breaks down exactly what it looks like when a man goes MIA, why it happens, and what it costs the people who are left waiting. From the passively comfortable man glued to his screen, to the spiritually AWOL man who handed off every spiritual responsibility to his wife, Terry names it all — and refuses to let men stay comfortable in a place that is quietly destroying them. But this episode isn't just a gut punch. It's a road map back. Rooted in the stories of Adam, Jonah, and the Prodigal Son, Terry makes the case that God has never written off a missing man — and He's not about to start with you. If you know you've been checked out, this episode is your wake-up call. Main Quote: "Absence is not neutral. Your checking out is not harmless coasting. It's active damage. It just has a time delay on when it really shows up." 🏕️ ManUp Adventure Camp — October 23–25 | manupadventure.com [http://manupadventure.com/] 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Remember:Legacy is not what you leave to people. It’s what you leave in them. 📩 Interactive: Email your feedback and questions to info@manupadventure.com — one email will be randomly selected to receive a signed copy of Mantality. Guard your mind. Hold your ground. Man up. Get your copy of Mantality or Post 30 and Man-Up Merch  Here-- ⁠http://manupadventure.com/store [http://manupadventure.com/store]/⁠ Email us at info@manupadventure.com

From Fatherless Streets to Raising Sons: TJ Greaney on Mentoring the Next Generation

Email us at info@manupadventure.com In this episode of the Man-Up Podcast, host Terry Gwaltney sits down with TJ Greaney — fourth-generation Texan, award-winning outdoor journalist, radio host, and founder of Kids Outdoor Zone, one of the fastest-growing men's mentoring ministries in America. TJ opens up about growing up in a broken home, living on the streets at 13, and how God used the outdoors to shape his faith and calling. Together, Terry and TJ unpack the epidemic of fatherlessness sweeping our nation, why so many men raise their hand for Jesus but never get in the fight, and how a simple Saturday in the woods with a fatherless boy can change the trajectory of a family for generations. If you've been waiting for a sign to roll up your sleeves and invest in the next generation — this is it. Find out more at kidsoutdoorzone.com [https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/]. Main Quote: "I don't want our men in the church to raise their hand and say, 'Yes, I'm for Jesus,' and then come to the end of their life realizing they just rang the bell. They never got in the fight. They never got to the front lines." 🏕️ ManUp Adventure Camp — October 23–25 | manupadventure.com [http://manupadventure.com/] 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Remember:Legacy is not what you leave to people. It’s what you leave in them. 📩 Interactive: Email your feedback and questions to info@manupadventure.com — one email will be randomly selected to receive a signed copy of Mantality. Guard your mind. Hold your ground. Man up. Get your copy of Mantality or Post 30 and Man-Up Merch  Here-- ⁠http://manupadventure.com/store [http://manupadventure.com/store]/⁠ Email us at info@manupadventure.com Here are three simple things you can do that would really help us accomplish that goal:  Follow us on Instagram / manupadventureReview us on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Review us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2NhWK7n77Q0fyuaTIkkLXe?si=8e1349637ed74bca Subscribe on YouTube / @man-upadventurecamp If this episode encouraged you, hit Subscribe, tap the bell icon, and drop a comment to let us know what you think!

From Combat to Calling: Eli Tavares on Brokenness, Brotherhood & Project Savior Outdoors

In this powerful episode of the Man-Up Adventure Podcast, host Terry Gwaltney sits down with Eli Tavarez — Navy veteran, husband, father of four, and leader of Project Savior Outdoors, a ministry on the front lines of fighting veteran suicide through brotherhood, purpose, and the hope of Jesus Christ. Eli grew up in a Christian home with an incredible family legacy, but left his faith behind when he joined the Navy — chasing success, status, and the approval of the world. On paper he had it all. But spiritually and morally, he was bankrupt. It wasn't until his infant daughter's life hung in the balance that God broke through and brought Eli to his knees in one of the most raw and powerful conversion moments you'll ever hear. From that encounter with the living God, Eli's life was transformed — and now he gets front row seats to watching Jesus do the same in the lives of veterans, first responders, and broken men who walk through the doors of Project Savior Outdoors. In this episode: Eli's journey from a legacy of great men to spiritual bankruptcy in the Navy The terrifying hospital moment that brought him face to face with God How discipleship and brotherhood have been at the center of every victory in his walk What Project Savior Outdoors is and how it's fighting veteran suicide Why isolation is one of the enemy's greatest weapons against men The difference between meeting church and actually meeting Jesus 🌐 Learn more about Project Savior Outdoors and how you can support the mission. 🏕️ ManUp Adventure Camp — October 23–25 | manupadventure.com [http://manupadventure.com/] 👨‍👦 DadUp Camp — June 3–5 | manupadventure.com/dadup [http://manupadventure.com/dadup] 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode! #ManUpPodcast #EliTavarez #ProjectSaviorOutdoors #VeteranSuicide #ChristianMen #Brotherhood #Faith #Redemption #ManUp #TerryGwaltney Main Quote: "Spiritual bankruptcy does not know a tax bracket. Whether you have a lot or a little — if your life is not oriented around Christ, everything else is out of order." Remember:Legacy is not what you leave to people. It’s what you leave in them. 📩 Interactive: Email your feedback and questions to info@manupadventure.com — one email will be randomly selected to receive a signed copy of Mantality. Guard your mind. Hold your ground. Man up. Get your copy of Mantality or Post 30 and Man-Up Merch  Here-- ⁠http://manupadventure.com/store [http://manupadventure.com/store]/⁠ Email us at info@manupadventure.com Here are three simple things you can do that would really help us accomplish that goal:  Follow us on Instagram / manupadventureReview us on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Review us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2NhWK7n77Q0fyuaTIkkLXe?si=8e1349637ed74bca Subscribe on YouTube / @man-upadventurecamp If this episode encouraged you, hit Subscribe, tap the bell icon, and drop a comment to let us know what you think!

Desire, Discipline, and Destiny: The Battle Every Man Faces with Terry Gwaltney

Email us at: info@manupadventurecamp.com In Part 2 of his series on temptation, host Terry Gwaltney gets tactical. This episode moves beyond defining temptation and digs into how men can actually stop losing the same fight over and over again. Terry unpacks the enemy's primary battlefield — the mind — and explains why so many men live in a cycle of defeat, shame, and silence. Drawing from Scripture, real-life examples, and the story of Jesus in the wilderness, Terry challenges men to know their enemy, arm themselves with God's Word, and stop trying to white-knuckle their way through behavior modification. The real answer, he argues, is transformation through identity — understanding who God says you are before the enemy gets a chance to tell you otherwise. Whether you're a new believer or have been walking with God for decades, this episode delivers the tools and encouragement to start winning the battles that matter most. Main Quote: "Instead of figuring out how close you can get to sin without crossing the line, figure out how far back you need to build the guardrail." Remember:Legacy is not what you leave to people. It’s what you leave in them. 📩 Interactive: Email your feedback and questions to info@manupadventure.com — one email will be randomly selected to receive a signed copy of Mantality. Guard your mind. Hold your ground. Man up. Get your copy of Mantality or Post 30 and Man-Up Merch  Here-- ⁠http://manupadventure.com/store [http://manupadventure.com/store]/⁠ Register for Dad-Up Adventure Camp: https://brushfire.com/legacyfarm/dadupadventurecamp/607071 Register For Man-Up Adventure camp: https://brushfire.com/legacyfarm/manupadventurecamp/617304 Email us at info@manupadventure.com Here are three simple things you can do that would really help us accomplish that goal:  Follow us on Instagram / manupadventureReview us on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Review us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2NhWK7n77Q0fyuaTIkkLXe?si=8e1349637ed74bca Subscribe on YouTube / @man-upadventurecamp If this episode encouraged you, hit Subscribe, tap the bell icon, and drop a comment to let us know what you think!

MMA Fighter Hits Rock Bottom, Meets God & Now Protects the Vulnerable | Garrett Gross

Questions: Email us at info@manupadventure.com In this raw and powerful episode of the ManUp Adventure Podcast, host Terry Gwaltney sits down with Garrett Gross — a former professional fighter, black belt, and man whose road through addiction, incarceration, and rock bottom led to one of the most compelling redemption stories you'll hear. Garrett opens up about his childhood trauma, his spiral into substance abuse, and the moment God supernaturally removed his struggles for good. He shares how that transformation fueled the founding of Operation 17:2 — an organization dedicated to confronting those who harm the innocent and protecting the vulnerable — inspired by Luke 17:2. But this episode isn't just about one man's story. Garrett issues a challenge to every man listening: step up, stop isolating, find your brotherhood, and become the protector God called you to be — in your home, your family, and your community. In this episode:         Garrett's testimony from childhood trauma to severe addiction and time behind bars         The supernatural moment God removed his darkest struggles         What Operation 17:2 is and how it's catching those who exploit the innocent         Why strong fathers are the greatest deterrent to evil         Why isolation is the enemy's greatest weapon against men         What true biblical manhood and protection really look like ⛺ ManUp Adventure Camp — October 23–25 | manupadventure.com 👨‍👦 DadUp Camp — June 3–5 | manupadventure.com/dadup 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode! #ManUpPodcast #GarrettGross #Operation172 #Redemption #ChristianMen #Sobriety #ProtectTheInnocent #Faith #Brotherhood #ManUp #TerryGwaltney Remember: Legacy is not what you leave to people. It’s what you leave in them. 📩 Interactive: Email your feedback and questions to info@manupadventure.com — one email will be randomly selected to receive a signed copy of Mantality. Guard your mind. Hold your ground. Man up. Get your copy of Mantality or Post 30 and Man-Up Merch  Here-- ⁠http://manupadventure.com/store [http://manupadventure.com/store]/⁠ Register for Dad-Up Adventure Camp: https://brushfire.com/legacyfarm/dadupadventurecamp/607071 Register For Man-Up Adventure camp: https://brushfire.com/legacyfarm/manupadventurecamp/617304 Email us at info@manupadventure.com Here are three simple things you can do that would really help us accomplish that goal:  Follow us on Instagram / manupadventureReview us on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Review us on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2NhWK7n77Q0fyuaTIkkLXe?si=8e1349637ed74bca Subscribe on YouTube / @man-upadventurecamp If this episode encouraged you, hit Subscribe, tap the bell icon, and drop a comment to let us know what you think!