TG Garage Talks

In this Colorado Training Ground update, Cory introduces the summer participants as they settle into life in the mountains of Colorado. The guys share what brought them to the program, their excitement for adventure, wilderness experiences, and meaningful community, while also honestly discussing fears around vulnerability, growth, leadership, and the unknown. Throughout the conversation, themes o...

Austin never expected to win a guided turkey hunt raffle and definitely didn’t expect to kill a bird on his very first morning in the woods. In this episode, Matt and Austin unpack the adrenaline, fear, and tension of stepping into something completely outside your comfort zone. What starts as a story about turkey hunting becomes a deeper conversation about risk, masculinity, and the ways God Fath...

In this special Tennessee Training Ground kickoff episode, Chachi sits down with Zach, Noah, and Ronan as they begin their eight-week summer journey. The guys share what drew them to Training Ground, their hopes for growth in faith, community, and personal development, and the challenges they anticipate along the way. From wilderness adventures and discipleship to learning new skills and building...

In this episode of TG Garage Talks, the guys dive into the tension surrounding calling, purpose, and the fear of getting life “wrong.” Through personal stories and honest reflection, they unpack how many young men carry pressure to figure out their future perfectly and how that pressure often reveals what they believe about God as Father. The conversation explores vocation, identity, prophetic wor...

On this episode of TG Garage Talks, the guys unpack a viral clip about Shia LaBeouf saying he would “kiss Jesus’ feet” if He walked into the room. What starts as a conversation about worship turns into a deeper discussion on sanctification, repentance, pride, and the tension between outward behavior and inward transformation. Zion reflects on what following Jesus has looked like through his twenti...

Today, the guys reflect on a raw moment from Theo Von’s podcast, focusing on his honest struggle with healing and identity. They highlight his question: Do I actually want to be healed? ..pointing out that real change has a cost, especially when it means letting go of a familiar or even broken identity. Using a story from John 5, they emphasize that healing is an invitation that requires a respons...

What questions are young men really asking today? In this episode, the guys dive into the core themes of belonging, identity, and purpose…why they still matter, and why they’re harder to navigate than ever. Through honest conversation, the guys challenge the pressure to figure life out alone and point toward a deeper, more grounded identity found in relationship, not performance.

In part three of this series, the guys wrap up their conversation on the power of the will by exploring what it actually looks like to live out our own spiritual formation. Through stories from their own lives and examples from David and Jesus, they unpack how God forms us over time and how seasons of waiting, failure, and uncertainty are all part of the process. This episode is a real, honest loo...

What does it really mean to partner with God in your spiritual growth? In this episode, the guys unpack the balance between our effort and the Holy Spirit’s work, exploring real-life barriers, the power of small daily decisions, and the role of community. This is about learning to walk with God in the middle of real life with grace and intentionality.

In this episode, Matt, Chachi, and Cory explore the power that our choices hold and our temptation to drift through life rather than intentionally engaging in the things of God.

Season 5 kicks off with Cory and Chachi welcoming Matt Vaught to the TG staff. Together, they reflect on the value of experience in our spiritual formation, exploring how God uses relationships and challenges to shape our hearts and draw us closer to His own. In this opening episode, they highlight why experiential discipleship is foundational to a young man’s journey with Jesus.

Cory and Chachi give an overview of the 4 Spiritual Disciplines covered this fall (Prayer, Scripture Study, Fellowship and Solitude).  They also break down how we can apply the spiritual disciples to the coming days as we approach the holiday season.

Cory and Chachi talk about their experience with solitude, how Christ models this particular spiritual discipline, and the fruit of practicing solitude on the day to day.

Chachi and Adam unpack various biblical examples of fellowship, the difference between friendship and fellowship, and the importance of remaining in deep meaningful relationship with like minded men.

Cory and Chachi talk about preconceived notions around studying scripture, the importance to applying scripture to our lives, and a challenge of application for the weeks ahead. Resources : - Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us - https://a.co/d/2POXzvK - The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives - https://a.co/d/1okiwgL - Disciplines of a Godly Man...

Cory and Chachi unpack different types of prayer and their specific uses, how Jesus has taught us to pray through scripture, as well as how we can apply different prayer practices in our every day lives. Resources : - Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us - https://a.co/d/2POXzvK - The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives - https://a.co/d/1okiwgL - D...

Cory and Ty talk about the deep revelation that comes from practicing spiritual disciplines as well as obstacles that keep us from meeting Jesus daily. https://saltresources.com/ https://saltresources.com/collections/frontpage/products/longing-to-experience-more-of-jesus https://saltresources.com/collections/frontpage/products/my-first-30-quiet-times

Cory and Chachi kick off Season 4 by talking through the importance of prayer, solitude, fellowship, and how we as audience members can prepare for this upcoming season of the podcast. The guys set the stage for intentional conversations on how we can grow closer to Christ and each other through hands on spiritual practice. Resources : - Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us...

Chachi and the 8 participants of Summer 2025 reflect on the highs and lows of the first and second halves of the program as well as ponder reintegrating back into their lives post-TG. The guys also talk about their top moments on the final trip in the Tetons.

Jackson and Caleb talk about how they have processed reintegrating out of TG and back into their lives. The guys also talk about finishing the program well and reflecting on the progress they had made throughout the last 7 weeks. Finally, they talk about how celebrating the end of the summer in the Tetons has paved the way for the next season of transition.

Zion, Parker, Will, Marshall, and Chachi talk about John Dale’s teaching on hearing the voice of God, Scotty Turbo’s lesson on aggression and masculine anger, and the impact humility has had on the dudes as they have passed the halfway mark of this years program.

Chachi, Tyler, and Adican talk about how the first half of the summer has been for the guys. They address this Summers participants desire for wisdom, their processing of The Heart of a Woman Teaching, and their craving for the fathering voice of God.

Zion, Kiah, Ethan, and Chachi center today’s conversation around the highs and lows of week 4. They dive into topics of spiritual identity, meeting discomfort head on, and seeking spiritual life over everything else. 

Joe, Caleb, and Chachi process week three and touch on the themes of work, Sam Jolman’s teaching on sexuality, and worshiping with Rev 5. The guys also unpack the difficulties they’ve experienced this week as well as their hopes for the coming 5 weeks of the program.

Jackson, Parker, and Chachi unpack the highs and lows of week 2. This week's conversation centers around calling, how the guys are dealing with conflict as a group, and expectations for the weeks to come.