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

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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."

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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."

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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

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In this episode of the Man Up Podcast, Terry tackles one of the biggest battles every man faces—temptation.

The truth is, temptation isn’t a sign you’re broken… it’s a sign you’re human. But too many men feel stuck, defeated, or alone in the fight.

In this episode, Terry breaks down a biblical and practical game plan for:

• Understanding where temptation comes from
• Recognizing the enemy’s strategy
• Building guardrails before the battle starts
• Winning daily—not just occasionally
• Living with strength, clarity, and purpose

This isn’t about behavior modification. It’s about transformation.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re losing the fight in your mind, your habits, or your decisions—this episode will give you the tools to take back control.

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In this episode of the Man Up Podcast, Terry sits down with Jeff Hamilton from Dad Academy to talk about what it really means to be a great dad in today’s world.

So many men feel like they’re falling short as fathers—but the truth is, being a great dad isn’t as complicated as we make it.

This conversation dives into:

• Why most dads feel stuck or unsure

• The biggest mistakes men are making in fatherhood

• How to lead your family with purpose and confidence

• Why presence matters more than perfection

• How small, intentional moments shape your child’s future

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not doing enough as a dad… this episode will reset your perspective.

👉 Being a great dad isn’t about doing more—it’s about being intentional with what already matters.

This episode is a strong reminder that you don’t have to be perfect to lead, but you do have to be present.

If you’re a husband, father, leader, or man trying to figure out your next step with God, this one is for you.

Remember:Legacy is not what you leave to people. It’s what you leave in them.

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In this episode of the Man Up Podcast, Terry sits down with Pastor Phil Hopper to talk about faith, calling, manhood, marriage, and spiritual leadership.

Before leading a thriving church, Phil Hopper served as a highly decorated police officer and SWAT team member in Kansas City. But after a life-changing encounter with God, everything changed. What followed was a journey from law enforcement to leading Abundant Life Church in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

This conversation is packed with wisdom for men who want to lead at home, walk closely with Jesus, and step fully into their calling.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Phil Hopper’s transformation story

• How a near-death moment changed his life

• What it means to fully submit to Christ

• How to know when God is calling you

• Why your job matters in the kingdom of God

• How men can begin leading spiritually at home

• The biggest mistakes husbands make in marriage

• What legacy really means for a godly man

This episode is a strong reminder that you don’t have to be perfect to lead, but you do have to be present.

If you’re a husband, father, leader, or man trying to figure out your next step with God, this one is for you.

Remember:Legacy is not what you leave to people. It’s what you leave in them.

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In this episode of the Man Up Podcast, Terry sits down with Kyle Thompson, founder of Undaunted Life, to talk about what it really means to be a godly man in today’s culture.

Kyle doesn’t hold back.

This conversation dives into the gap between godly men and manly men, the collapse of masculinity in modern culture, and why so many men are isolated, passive, and spiritually weak. Kyle shares a bold, practical playbook for men who want to stop coasting, find their corner, and become the kind of man God actually calls them to be.

They talk about:

• What biblical masculinity really is

• Why culture and even many churches have failed men

• How to find the right corner men / foxhole brothers

• Why men need shoulder-to-shoulder brotherhood before eyeball-to-eyeball vulnerability

• The danger of isolation and trying to fight alone

• How fathers are failing through passivity and poor emotional regulation

• Why men must stop choosing comfort and start choosing hard things

• The role of Scripture in building spiritual resilience

• How to push back darkness in your marriage, home, work, and community

If you’re tired of soft answers, passive faith, and surface-level Christianity, this episode is for you.

You were not created to coast.You were not created to fight alone.You were created to stand up, lead well, and live the life God designed for you to live.

Guest: Kyle Thompson Ministry: Undaunted Life Website: undaunted.life

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It’s what you leave in them.

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Your story isn’t just about you.

It’s about what you leave behind.

In this powerful episode of the Man Up Podcast, Terry sits down with Dr. Crawford, a man who has walked with Jesus for decades and is finishing strong with humility, conviction, and generational impact.

Dr. Crawford shares his remarkable family heritage—starting with an ancestor who was once a slave, and how God used one man’s faithfulness to shape generations of godly leadership.

This episode is a masterclass in legacy, spiritual endurance, and what it truly looks like to walk with the Lord over a lifetime.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• Why God thinks generationally, not just situationally

• How faithfulness matters more than recognition

• What to do when you’ve lost your spiritual edge

• Why decision always precedes development

• How passivity destroys men from the inside out

• Why gratitude is the antidote to pride

• What it means to love your wife over the long haul

• How fathers shape sons through responsibility and discipline

• Why you can Google knowledge but not wisdom

• How to stay grounded when God gives influence

• What it really means to finish well

Dr. Crawford reminds every man listening:

“If you’re going to leave footprints in the sand of time, you have to wear work boots.”

This episode will challenge you to step up, lead your home, walk in humility, and build a legacy that outlives you.

Because legacy isn’t what you leave to people…

It’s what you leave in them.

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Parenting in 2026 looks nothing like it did 20 years ago.

Anxiety. Depression. Social media. Identity confusion. Isolation.And most parents feel overwhelmed and unsure where to start.

In this powerful episode of the Man Up Podcast, Terry sits down with Mark Gregston, founder of Heartlight Ministries and a nationally recognized parenting expert who has spent over 50 years walking alongside struggling teens and families.

Mark has worked with more than 3,500 teens in crisis. He’s seen what works. He’s seen what doesn’t. And he’s here to help dads step up and lead spiritually and emotionally in their homes.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The biggest mistake parents make today

• Why teen issues have shifted from rebellion to depression and anxiety

• How social media is affecting your child’s need for connection

• Why parenting teens requires a completely different approach

• How to stay firm without becoming controlling

• How to stay loving without becoming passive

• What to do if your relationship with your teen feels strained

• Why dads must step up spiritually (even if they feel unqualified)

• How to redeem a broken relationship with your child

• Why not acting soon enough can cost more than you think

Your teen doesn’t need a perfect dad.They need a present one.

Legacy isn’t what you leave to your children.It’s what you leave in them.

If you’re a parent, grandparent, youth leader, or mentor — this episode is for you.

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Welcome to Episode 2 of the Mantality Series — a chapter-by-chapter breakdown of Terry’s book Mantality, designed to help men become who God calls them to be (not who the world pressures them to be).

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “I failed too hard… I’ve done too much… it’s too late for me”?

If that’s you, hear this: your story isn’t over.

In this episode of the Man Up Podcast, Devane Prince and Terry Gwaltney unpack Chapter 2 of Terry’s book, Mantality: “Your Story Isn’t Over.” This one is for the man stuck in shame, replaying his worst season like it’s his identity.

You’ll learn the difference between conviction and shame, why failure doesn’t get the final word, and how God restores identity—not just behavior.

In this episode:

• Why your past may explain you, but it doesn’t define you

• Conviction vs shame (and how to tell which one is talking)

• Why men sabotage their future through poisoned perspective

• The “flip the paragraph” exercise that exposes your mindset

• The 4-step pathway: renew your mind, gratitude, faith-filled community, speak life

• The gut-check line: “If you fight for your limitations, you get to keep them”

• Why transformation is metamorphosis, not willpower

• Practical reflection questions to apply today

If you’re a man in process, this episode will remind you: God is still writing.

Your pain can become purpose. Your mess can become a message. And your next chapter can be stronger than your last.

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