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TG Garage Talks
by TG Garage Talks
Podcast by Training Ground. Training Ground is a Christ-centered, experiential discipleship program in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We invite young men, ages 18-25, to live in an intentional community while discovering who they are in Christ and the fullness of life Jesus provides. Our program offers real-life testing, intentional Biblical teaching, and leadership development centering around work, wilderness, and worship through an intentional community of older men.
Episodes
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Season 5 Ep 11 | 26’ Colorado Participants Check-In
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...
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Season 5 Ep 10 | Drawn Out by a Good Father
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...
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Season 5 Ep 9 | Summer ’26 Tennessee Participants
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...
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Season 5 Ep 8 | Peace in the Pressure of Purpose
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...
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Season 5 Ep 7 | In the Conversation: At the Feet of Jesus with Zion Brown
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...
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Season 5 Ep 6 | In the Conversation: Do You Really Want to Be Healed?
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...
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Season 5 Ep 5 | The Big Questions
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...
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Season 5 Ep 4 | The Power of the Will Pt.3
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…
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Season 5 Ep 3 | The Power of the Will Pt.2
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…
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Season 5 Ep 2 | The Power of the Will Pt.1
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.
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Season 5 Ep1 | Formed Through Experience
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…
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Season 4 Ep 7 | Spiritual Disciplines Overview: How Do We Apply the Disciplines to Our Lives
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.
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Season 4 Ep 6 | Spiritual Disciplines: Solitude with Cory and Chachi
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.
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Season 4 Ep 5 | Spiritual Disciplines: Fellowship with Chachi and Adam Reuss
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.
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Season 4 Ep 4 | Spiritual Disciplines: Studying Scripture
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...
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Season 4 Ep 3 | Spiritual Disciplines: Prayer
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 -...
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Season 4 Ep 2 | Spiritual Disciplines Overview with Ty Saltzgiver
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...
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Season 4 Premier | Spiritual Disciplines
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...
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Summer 2025 Recap and Favorite Moments
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.
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Weeks 7 & 8 - Reintegration, Celebration, and Redemption with Jackson and Caleb
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…
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Week 6 - Fathering, Showing Up, and Humility with Zion, Parker, Will and Marshall
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.
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Week 5 - Women, Wielding Tools Well, and the Father with Tyler and Adican
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.
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Week 4: Identity, Flipping Switches, and Dead Burying the Dead With Zion, Kiah and Ethan
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.
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Week 3: Work, Sex, and Worship with Joe and Caleb.
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.
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Week 2: Calling & Conflict Resolution with Parker and Jackson
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.
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Week 1: Story with Zion and Will
Chachi, Will, and Zion process the first week of summer program. They talk through their experiences of enduring hail storms, camping at elevation, and walking through each others stories.
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Colorado Summer of 2025 Intros
Cory, Chachi, Adican, and Tyler prime us for the Colorado Summer Program of 2025 with intros and summer expectations. They also inform us as to how we can stay updated and support this summers participants as well as staff.
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Young Men and Their Sexuality With Sam Jolman
Cory and Sam dive into the many facets of what it means to be a sexually whole man. Today’s conversation revolves around a young man's sexual and romantic awakening, how God designs our sexuality as a road to worship, and how to pursue sexual wholeness in our culture. Buy Sam's book "The Sex Talk...
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Where Are the Guides? (Why Intergenerational?)
Cory and Chachi tackle the topic of mentorship—more specifically, fathering—in today’s episode. The guys give insight into what to look for in a mentor, what questions we should be asking ourselves as we step into mentorship, and how to be a mentor that can leave a lasting legacy.
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The Heart of a Woman With Mary Ellen Chamberlain
Mary Ellen and Cory unpack the intricacies of male-female connection, name the cultural roadblocks that oppose healthy masculinity, and equip us with the tools that are needed to enter into healthy relational conflict well.
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Get Your Relationships Right
Cory and Chachi center today’s conversation around how our view of conflict, vulnerably, technology affect our capacity for healthy and long lasting relationships.
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"Is Your Life on Time?" With Morgan Snyder
Morgan and Cory unpack the nuances of questioning if our own internal world is progressing at the same pace as our external world. The two explore how male initiation, union with God, and humility relate to the question: “Am I behind in life?”. Morgan's ministry -- https://becomegoodsoil.com/...
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How to Get Unstuck
Cory and Chachi explore the thoughts, beliefs, and choices that lead us into seasons of stagnancy. But the conversation doesn’t end there. The two go further by diving into what motivates us to change and conclude by presenting key insights that are essential to stepping into freedom.
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What Does Healing / Health Look Like in Your 20’s?
Cory and Hayne delve into the inner workings of what it can look like to heal physically, spiritually, and emotionally in your 20’s.
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The State of Change
Chachi and Cory talk about the desire for change, what questions are needed to bring about change, and some common roadblocks on the way to true transformation.
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The State of the Union of Young Men (College)
Cory, Chachi, and Andrew talk about finding a path forward in and through collage. Andrew brings a unique perspective in sharing the common fears and desires of college age men as well as how TG has equipped him with the tools for preparing for his next stage of life occupationally, relationally,...
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The State of the Union of Young Men (High School)
Chachi talks with Logan about his experiences in leading high school age ministry. Their conversation delves into what it means to lead, to find purpose, and to ask the age old question: “Do I have what it takes?” as a young man.
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How to Navigate Your Christmas Break in Your 20s
Christmas remix: -- We are revisiting a recording from Cory, Nick, and Luke about Christmas in your 20s. They cover how to navigate family, set expectations, and be intentional during your break.
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S2.5 | EP. 3 | Summer Series with The 2022 Participants Pt.3
Cory, Lee, and Candler talk with Connor Hicks and Von Swopes and ask them what their summer has been.
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S2.5 | EP. 2 | Summer Series with The 2022 Participants Pt.2
Cory, Lee, and Candler talk with Zach Ashby and Alex Arnaldi about their summer so far.
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S2.5 | EP. 1 | Summer Series with The 2022 Participants Pt.1
Cory, Lee, and Candler sit down with Drew Cottrill and Drew Myers and ask them what their summer has been like.
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S2 | EP.28 | Season 2 Finale | Summer Stories
Candler, Cory , and Lee talk about their most memorable summers as well as what to expect for TG Summer of 2022.
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S2 | EP.27 | Garage Talks Throwback | “Why Training Ground?” with Gary Barkalow
Cory Talks with Gary Barckalow about why young men need training ground in this throwback episode.
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S2 | EP.26 | Training Ground Testimonials
Candler, Lee, and Cory revisit testimonials from alumni and parents.
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S2 | EP.25 | Am I The Right Fit For TG?
Lee, Cory, and Candler talk about the upcoming summer and what they look for in a participant.
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S2 | EP.24 | Fathers and Sons
Candler, Cory, and Lee talk about the importance of relationship between fathers and sons.
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S2 | EP.23 | Why Our Story Matters
Candler, Lee, and Cory converse about why our stories are so important.
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S2 | EP.22 | Pinocchio and The Sacred Loss of Innocence
Lee, Cory, and Candler talk about what the maturing process from boyhood to manhood entails.
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S2 | EP.21 | The Stories That Last (Pt.2)
Cory, Lee, and Candler continue the conversation of memorable stories that have stuck with them through the years of TG.
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S2 | EP.20 | The Stories That Last (Pt.1)
Lee, Candler, and Cory talk reflect on the stories that have stuck with them through the years of TG.
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Podcast by Training Ground. Training Ground is a Christ-centered, experiential discipleship program in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We invite young men, ages 18-25, to live in an intentional community while discovering who they are in Christ and the fullness of life Jesus provides. Our program offers real-life testing, intentional Biblical teaching, and leadership development centering around work, wilderness, and worship through an intentional community of older men.
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