In this episode of the Raw Tallant Podcast, host Dave Tallant dives into the essence of what it means to be a champion, both on the field and in life, drawing from Andrew Simpson’s transformative book, The Youth Truth. Reflecting on a recent championship win with his youth lacrosse team, Dave explores the journey from success to significance and ultimately to unselfish service. He challenges listeners to rethink the pursuit of trophies and titles, emphasizing the importance of aligning with God’s truth and living with integrity, love, and purpose.

Through personal stories, including his 20-year journey in youth sports and lessons from his own triumphs and mistakes, Dave unpacks how championships are mere milestones, not the ultimate goal. He introduces the concept of a champion as someone who fights for a cause, stands for truth, and serves others selflessly; whether as an advocate, a voice for the voiceless, or a standard-bearer of integrity. Referencing scripture like Matthew 6:19-21 and Philippians 4:8, Dave encourages parents, coaches, and athletes to focus on what truly matters: building character, fostering servant leadership, and grounding actions in love and truth.

Key Takeaways

Redefine Champion: A champion is not just a winner but someone who stands for truth, advocates for others, and upholds integrity in every area of life.

Success to Service: Move beyond chasing trophies to fostering significance and unselfish service, as outlined in Andrew Simpson’s The Youth Truth.

Know Your 10-20: Understand your athletes’ mental, emotional, and spiritual state to support their growth beyond the field.

Live the Golden Rule: Apply the golden rule to thoughts, words, and actions to build a legacy of love, peace, and harmony.

Servant Leadership: Embrace a God-centered, other-centered approach to coaching and parenting to inspire athletes to live with purpose.

“A great legacy is just the outcome of right living. Focus on the right stuff—love, truth, and service—and the championships will take care of themselves.” — Dave Tallant

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In this episode of The Raw Tallant podcast, host Dave Tallant invites listeners on a personal journey of reflection, revelation, and redemption. Drawing from his own experience as a father, coach, Marine, and law enforcement officer, Dave unpacks what it really means to parent, and lead, with purpose in today’s youth sports culture.

Fresh from a lacrosse tournament, Dave shares a transformative encounter with sideline culture, one that led him to re-examine his past behaviors and ask the hard questions: Was my voice from the sideline helping, or hurting? Was I building up my kids, or my own ego? Was I leading in love, or reacting in pressure? Through these honest reflections and powerful stories, including a heartfelt letter from his sons titled The Great, Good, Bad, and Ugly of Dad, Dave explores the lasting impact of how we show up in our children’s lives.

Anchored by the wisdom found in Andrew Simpson’s book The Youth Truth, this episode becomes a rally cry for parents, coaches, and mentors to become transformational leaders who put purpose over performance, and connection over control.

• Your presence matters more than your pressure. Yelling from the sidelines rarely helps, being emotionally safe and grounded does.
  

• Our children’s purpose is greater than sports. They weren’t created to be athletes or students, but image-bearers with divine assignments.
  

• We must ask: Who am I being? Are my child’s eyes shining in my presence, or dimmed by my unmet expectations?
  

• Legacy is shaped in the little moments. A coach’s or parent’s greatest influence isn’t strategy, it’s character.
  

• True transformation begins in vulnerability. Dave shares a powerful exercise that reshaped his identity and his relationship with his sons.
  

Dave also issues a call to faith: to surrender, seek God’s truth, and allow His love to shape how we lead our children. If you’ve ever wondered if there’s more to youth sports, or more to your role as a parent, this is the episode for you.

“Be the leader your children remember—not just for your words, but for the love that made their eyes shine.” - Dave Tallant

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🔑 Key Takeaways:

Inspired by Andrew Simpson’s book, The Youth Truth, this episode explores the deeper purpose of youth sports, moving beyond competition to cultivate character, resilience, and genuine connections. Designed for parents and coaches, we share actionable insights and heartfelt stories to help you navigate the fast-paced world of youth sports with authenticity and compassion. Join us to discover how to guide young athletes toward a life of purpose, equipping them for success both on and off the field.

This episode explores:

1. True Value of Sports: Youth sports should build character and teamwork, not just chase accolades.

2. Grounded in Truth: Use Philippians 4:8 to ensure sports’ significance aligns with reality and virtue.

3. Love Over Performance: Prioritize unconditional love, like Andrew’s father, who cheered quietly without criticism.

4. Shape the Future: Actions rooted in love, not ego, cultivate positive outcomes for children.

5. Beyond Sports: Prepare kids for life’s real challenges—relationships, finances, and health—beyond the field.

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In this episode, Dave Tallant reflects on his personal experiences and journey back to their faith in Jesus Christ. He discusses the importance of truth and integrity, sharing stories of betrayal and the consequences of disregarding the truth. He questions the current culture of cancel culture and censorship, highlighting the confusion over negative labels placed on certain individuals. Dave emphasizes the central role of God and Jesus Christ in his life, viewing them as his champion and the embodiment of truth. 

"God and Jesus Christ are at the center of every area of my life, especially with those close to me. Jesus Christ is my champion, my savior, the way, the truth, and the life." - Dave Tallant

What you will learn:

• Betrayal and reconciliation

• The dangers of speaking truth

• Jesus Christ as the way, truth, and life

• Seeking clarity in every area of life

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In this episode of Raw Tallant, host Dave Tallant delves into the transformative insights of Andrew Simpson’s book, The Youth Truth, to explore the current state of youth sports and propose a path toward meaningful change. Drawing from his personal experiences as a father, coach, and former Marine, Dave establishes a powerful framework for understanding the challenges and opportunities in youth sports. He emphasizes the need to evolve beyond outdated coaching methods, recognize children as unique individuals with free will, and prioritize their spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Through candid reflections, including a vulnerability exercise with his adult sons, Dave confronts the harsh realities of his past approach to parenting and coaching, offering listeners a raw and honest perspective on the need for transformation in how we engage with young athletes.

The episode highlights the alarming issues in youth sports, such as parental obsession, chronic overuse injuries, and the emotional toll on athletes, as outlined in Simpson’s book. Dave challenges listeners to reassess their priorities, asking critical questions about whether they value their children as human beings before athletes and whether their actions foster joy or stress. By introducing Simpson’s concept of love-powered leadership, the episode advocates for a paradigm shift that balances peak performance with mental and emotional health. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own behaviors, seek truth through self-awareness, and consider how their actions shape their children’s sports journeys, making this episode a compelling call to action for parents, coaches, and anyone invested in youth sports.

Primary Featured Points:

• Evolving Beyond Tradition: Recognize that coaching and parenting methods must evolve, as children are unique individuals, not extensions of their parents, requiring a shift from outdated approaches.

• Love-Powered Leadership: Embrace Andrew Simpson’s philosophy of love-powered coaching to foster joy, resilience, and peak performance without sacrificing relationships or well-being.

• Awareness of Well-Being: Prioritize the spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health of young athletes, ensuring parents and coaches know their “10-20” (location) to provide timely support.

• Confronting Truth: Use vulnerability and self-reflection, as exemplified by Dave’s exercise with his sons, to align actions with truth and avoid perpetuating harmful stories or behaviors.

“Our children are human beings, created in the image of the Creator, long before they decided—or we decided for them—to be athletes.” – Dave Tallant

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In this episode, Dave Tallant kicks off a new series rooted in Andrew Simpson’s transformative book The Youth Truth: Coaching and Parenting in Today’s Crazy Youth Sports World. Through personal storytelling, raw honesty, and a deeply spiritual lens, Dave shares his 20-year journey through youth sports as a father, coach, and man in pursuit of truth, balance, and redemption.

From yelling on the sidelines and burning the candle at both ends, to witnessing his sons rise as collegiate lacrosse players, Dave pulls no punches about the good, the bad, and the ugly of youth sports culture, and his own role in it. But it was a divine encounter at a lacrosse tournament, a prompting from God, and a connection through FCA that changed everything. What began as a relentless pursuit of performance became a spiritual transformation that reshaped not only how he coached, but how he fathered and lived.

Dave discusses the critical importance of thoughts, beliefs, words, choices, and actions; a formula that leads either to destiny or destruction. He invites parents and coaches alike to reflect: Are we building athletic resumes or eternal character? Are we seduced by stats and scholarships, or committed to raising confident, joyful, resilient human beings?

This episode is not just about youth sports, it’s about becoming the parent, coach, and leader God has called you to be. It’s a call to repent, realign, and rediscover the truth, through Scripture, through humility, and through Christ.

“Our thoughts, beliefs, words, choices, and actions either lead us to our destiny or our destruction—and the truth is, our kids are watching which road we take.” – Dave Tallant

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When you’re in the middle of a journey, whether it’s rebuilding your life, launching a business, or healing a relationship, it’s easy to lose sight of the dream. The middle is messy. It’s where doubts get loud, motivation fades, and everything in you wants to quit. In this episode, host Dave Tallant speaks directly to that space, offering wisdom, clarity, and encouragement for anyone wondering if it’s still worth it.

Dave shares how growth often happens in the dark and why staying aligned, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, with your God-given vision is key to breakthrough. You’re likely closer to the finish line than you think. The question is: will you keep going?

Key Takeaways:

• Breakthrough often comes right after the moment you want to quit.
  

• Align your thoughts, beliefs, words, and actions with the vision God gave you.
  

• Keep your dream in front of you—especially in the dark.
  

• Commitment means doing what you said you’d do, long after the mood has faded.

“The dark isn’t the end, it’s where your strength is born.”

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Many people today feel out of alignment, caught between what they say and how they live. In this episode, listeners will explore the deep spiritual truth that men and women are created in God’s image and why living in integrity, being who we say we are, is essential for peace, freedom, and purpose.

Host Dave Tallant unpacks how integrity connects every part of life: faith, relationships, health, finances, and work. He challenges listeners to triangulate the truth using God’s Word, personal reflection, and wise counsel, while addressing how false stories, lies, and fear disconnect us from God’s design.

Key Takeaways:

• Integrity means aligning thoughts, beliefs, words, choices, and actions with God’s truth.
  

• Liars, cheaters, and thieves cannot experience true love, leadership, or triumph.
  

• Our “I am” statements shape reality: what we declare, we create.
  

• God calls us to courage, truth, and love as the foundation of life transformation.
  

“Anything that does not stand in truth cannot last. But when we align with God’s truth, we become creators of light and life.” – Dave

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In this episode, we dive deep into the power of personal responsibility, identity, and truth. Host Dave Tallant explore how every man and woman is created in the image of God—the Great I AM—and how our thoughts, beliefs, choices, and actions shape the reality we live in. No more blaming others for our circumstances. No more accepting responsibility for someone else’s poor choices. It’s time to own your life, your way of being, and your results.

Dave unpacks the crucial difference between masculine and feminine energies while revealing the deeper truth: before we are men or women, we are human beings—conscious creators—designed to live by universal law. Whether you’re in a strained marriage, working through betrayal, or aiming to build a rock-solid relationship, this episode calls you to align with truth, integrity, and divine principles that never fail.

Dave challenges widespread narratives about infidelity, accountability, and leadership and dismantle the false belief that you are responsible for another person’s sinful actions. Instead, he highlights the threshold where responsibility ends and personal integrity begins. Drawing on Scripture, universal law, and real-life examples, Dave exposes the excuses that keep people stuck—and offer a clear roadmap for transformation.

You’ll also hear about:

• Why “I Am” statements shape your reality (and how to rewrite yours)
  

• The truth about universal law—and why it applies equally to men and women
  

• How to guard, guide, and grow your relationship with honor
  

• The role of grace, repentance, and new creation in your healing journey
  

• Why aligning with God’s truth and Christ’s way is the ultimate key to lasting love, loyalty, and restoration
  

Whether you’re struggling with betrayal, seeking clarity, or simply ready to live more powerfully and truthfully, Dave invites you to step fully into your God-given identity and become a creator of light, love, and integrity.

“Grace doesn’t erase responsibility; it gives us the power to become new creations.” - Dave Tallant

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In this compelling episode, Dave Tallant invites listeners into a deep, honest conversation about the divine nature of man and woman, and the reality that both are created in the same image of God. Drawing from biblical truth, personal testimony, and raw life experience, he challenges the cultural narratives around relationships, betrayal, and blame. Rather than pointing fingers, this episode calls men and women alike to take radical ownership of their lives and relationships—beginning with how they think, speak, and act. It's a wake-up call to return to truth, honor, and integrity, and to rediscover our identity as conscious creators aligned with the Great I Am.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why both men and women are equally responsible for the reality they’re living
  

• The spiritual fallout of betrayal, infidelity, and emotional drift
  

• What it means to embody true love and become a high-value human being
  

• A call to rise in truth, take ownership, and create with intention

"The words 'I am' are not just language—they are creation. Every time you say 'I am,' you’re planting seeds in the garden of your mind."

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