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 NavyThe terrifying hospital moment that brought him face to face with GodHow discipleship and brotherhood have been at the center of every victory in his walkWhat Project Savior Outdoors is and how it's fighting veteran suicideWhy isolation is one of the enemy's greatest weapons against menThe 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👨‍👦 DadUp Camp — June 3–5 | manupadventure.com/dadup🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode!#ManUpPodcast #EliTavarez #ProjectSaviorOutdoors #VeteranSuicide #ChristianMen #Brotherhood #Faith #Redemption #ManUp #TerryGwaltneyMain 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 [email protected] — 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/⁠Email us at [email protected] 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=8e1349637ed74bcaSubscribe on YouTube / @man-upadventurecampIf this episode encouraged you, hit Subscribe, tap the bell icon, and drop a comment to let us know what you think!