When was the last time you got quiet enough to hear God speak? Too many men are running hard, scrolling for answers, carrying secret struggles, and trying to muscle their way through life alone. But the lone wolf mentality is costing men their marriages, their purpose, and sometimes their lives.

In this episode of the Man Up Adventure Podcast, Terry Gwaltney sits down with Mark Folk, founder of New Wilderness Adventures and author of Soul Weathered. For more than 25 years, Mark has led men into wild places where distractions disappear, hearts open up, and God does some of His deepest work. He shares how a 14-day wilderness trip helped him discover the man God made him to be, and why his calling was never just about adventure. It was about helping men come alive.

Mark and Terry get real about the anxiety, fear, comparison, and confusion that are paralyzing men today. They talk about why information overload keeps men drifting, why hidden struggles grow in the dark, and why every man needs corner men who know his story, challenge his blind spots, and will answer the phone when the fight gets hard.

This is more than a conversation about hunting, fishing, backpacking, or gathering around a fire. It is a call to break through the comfort, get out of isolation, and pursue the abundant life Jesus promised. Your outdoor passions may be more than hobbies. They may be part of the calling God wants to use to impact another man’s life.

Man Up. Show Up. Let’s go.

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Main Quote:

“You’ve got to have other men around you if you’re going to walk with God into abundant life.”

🏕️ ManUp Adventure Camp — October 23–25 | manupadventure.com

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"In this solo episode, host Terry Gwaltney tackles a question most men never stop to ask themselves: who are you when the job, the title, the role, or the reputation you've built your identity around gets stripped away? Through the story of a successful businessman who lost it all, along with illustrations from Florence Chadwick's famous swim and Alfred Nobel's obituary, Terry unpacks how isolation, pride, and performance-based identity set men up for a fall — and how failure is an event, not an identity. Drawing from Ephesians 2:10 and Romans 8:1, he challenges men to stop performing their way into worth and instead let a secure identity in Christ produce the action. The episode closes with a call to find a "corner man," get honest about past failure, and use that story to bring hope to someone else still stuck in it — plus an invite to the October Man Up Adventure Camp.

Ready to go deeper? Pick up Terry's book Mantality: A Tactical Field Guide for Men — a blueprint for becoming the kind of man this world desperately needs. Get your copy at https://manupadventure.com/product/mantality/

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Main Quote:

"Real strength doesn't start with 'I got this.' It really starts on your knees, guys."

🏕️ ManUp Adventure Camp — October 23–25 | manupadventure.com

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What kind of man are you becoming — right now, today, not someday when things slow down?

In this solo episode, Terry Gwaltney gets raw and honest about one of the most urgent issues facing men in America: the epidemic of men who are stuck in boyhood, playing life to the wrong scoreboard, and drifting through their days without ever fully deciding to become the man God designed them to be.

Terry unpacks the difference between intention and decision, why manhood is never automatic, and what it actually looks like when a man steps up — spiritually, relationally, and generationally. He shares a powerful personal story about how one decision made by his father over 50 years ago has now impacted five generations of his family — and challenges every man listening to consider the ripple effect their choices are setting in motion right now.

This episode is not a guilt trip. It's a call. A reminder that there is more grace in Jesus than there is sin in you — and that the same God who calls you to become a man also empowers you to do it.

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Main Quote:

"Manhood is not automatic. It's intentional. It's a series of decisions you make over time to grow and mature. You don't just age into it. You grow into it — which means you have to change."

🏕️ ManUp Adventure Camp — October 23–25 | manupadventure.com

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What happens when you take dads and their sons off the grid for a weekend — no phones, no schedules, no distractions — and just give them space?

In this special episode, Terry sits down with his friend Jeff Hamilton, founder of Dad Academy and author of Dad Academy: Raising Courageous, Capable, Confident Kids, to reflect on the very first Dad Up Adventure Camp. Together they unpack what made the weekend so powerful, why men are starving for community and presence, and what it actually looks like to be an intentional father — not just a present one in body, but one who shows up with purpose.

Jeff brings 35+ years of experience working with men and students, and his perspective on fatherhood, legacy, and what God does when men finally stop performing and start being is something every dad needs to hear.

Whether you're a father, a grandfather, or a man who wants to invest in the next generation — this one is for you.

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Main Quote:

Your children — they don't need a perfect dad. They need a present dad... The greatest gift you can give your children is not going to be found in your wallet. It's going to be found in your presence."

🏕️ ManUp Adventure Camp — October 23–25 | manupadventure.com

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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

⛺ ManUp Adventure Camp — October 23–25 | manupadventure.com

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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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