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Listen in as TJ and Shawn talk GroveMen Ministry, Identity, Following the Call of God, Stewardship of Personal Health and more! This quick hitting episode is geared for all men navigating a wide wild range of life! Men, we are grateful for you and if we can serve you, click on one of the links below and let us know. If you ever need help or would like to connect, we are here for you. Email GroveMen Pastor, TJ Gilliam at [email protected].     You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

TJ interviews Juan Alvarez. There aren't many guys out there that have more joy than Juan. Listen in as he talks about growing up in New York, building a viral app, navigating life in the tech industry, facing family tragedy to finding the Lord all while being the father to 5 children alongside his incredible wife.  You will find yourself laughing along the way while listening! If you ever need help or would like to connect, we are here for you. Email GroveMen Pastor, TJ Gilliam at [email protected].     You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

In this episode, TJ interviews Mechanized and Air Assault Infantry Combat Veteran who served in both Afghanistan and Iraq and retired as a Major and now Grove Church staff member, Concho Moore. Listen in as Concho walks us through the the tension of navigating marriage and fatherhood in the life of a solider and how the Lord is still writing his story. Concho talks us through some practical/tactical application skills that are used in military that directly translate to spiritual journey. This is a must listen! If you ever need help or would like to connect, we are here for you. Email GroveMen Pastor, TJ Gilliam at [email protected].    You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

In today's episode, Jason Gentry interviews Josh Smarrella at the Grove Church Forward Con Men's Event. Over the the last year, Josh has experienced health challenges, job transition and found the Lord to be faithful through it all! We hope you are challenged by this episode! If you ever need help or would like to connect, we are here for you. Email GroveMen Pastor, TJ Gilliam at [email protected].    You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

Welcome to 2026 Men! In today's episode, TJ sits down with 5 other men to talk about life, being a dad, an intentional husband, ministry and more. These guys all serve on staff at The Grove Church. Andrew King is the Finance Director, Gregg Tisor is the Care Pastor, JJ McCleod is the Communities Pastor, Shawn Martinez is the Disciple Making Groups Director and Emmanuel Dusabimana is the Worship Pastor. This a great episode to walk through how we are all on the journey with you guys! If you ever need help or would like to connect, we are here for you. Email GroveMen Pastor, TJ Gilliam at [email protected].  You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

Today's episode is big one so buckle up!. TJ sits down with Pastor Joe Pacheco of Espiritu y Verdad in Mazatlan, Mexico. Joe and his wife, Laurie, planted the church 40 years ago. In this episode, Joe shares of his upbringing, being an addict, being a biker all the way to surrendering to Jesus and leading in many impactful Kingdom ways. There are many challenges and truths for you to hang on to in this episode. The Grove Church will be mobilizing mission teams to Mazatlan in 2026. If you ever need help or would like to connect, we are here for you. Email GroveMen Pastor, TJ Gilliam at [email protected].    You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

In today's episode, TJ and Rafael are in Mazatlan, Mexico working with Espiritu y Verdad Iglesia. They are there to launch a Known and Grove partnership. While on the trip, Rafael and TJ sit down to talk faith, retirement, God's faithfulness, life as a grandfather and make the intentional decision to go all in with Jesus in your life. We hope you enjoy this conversation! If you ever need help or would like to connect, we are here for you. Email GroveMen Pastor, TJ Gilliam at [email protected].    You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

In today's episode, we decided to flip who is being interviewed. Jason Gentry (Episode 4) sits down and interviews TJ Gilliam. TJ is the GroveMens + Missions Pastor at The Grove Church. Jason and TJ talk about his upbringing, his faith journey and why does what he does. Thanks for taking the time to listen in! If you ever need help or would like to connect, we are here for you. Email GroveMen Pastor, TJ Gilliam at [email protected].    You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

In today's episode, Brock shares his story of family, faith, how he became involved in ministry in the funeral services industry at Ramsey Funeral Home. TJ and Brock have a lot of light-hearted conversations (Aliens and Elon?) and then drill down on death and the preparation for death. This is really important conversation about eternity and surrender. This episode will have you questioning sanity, laughing and then thinking deeply about life. We hope you enjoy today episode. If you ever need help or would like to connect, we are here for you. Email GroveMen Pastor, TJ Gilliam at [email protected].    You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

In today's episode, TJ had the opportunity to sit down with John Herrington. John serves as Executive Pastor at The Grove Church. Listen in as John shares his heart for scripture, serving, marriage, how a pharmacist made a major spiritual impact on his life and why he uses the phrase "caterpillar brain" often. John has well over 2,000 scripture verses memorized and is one of the most encouraging men you will ever meet. Thanks for taking the time to listen in! If you ever need help or would like to connect, we are here for you. Email GroveMen Pastor, TJ Gilliam at [email protected].    You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

In today's episode, we have the chance to hear from Ray Avery. Ray his wife, Anna, are partners at The Grove. Ray is part of the Security tTeam and is a major part of the GroveMen Leadership Team. Listen in as Ray shares about his time in the Marines, his faith journey, his business journey including an incredibly hard season of transition with a friend and about his love for the outdoors. Ray is a great brother and friend. The heart of Christ just radiates from this guy! It's time to get connected to GroveMen's Bible Study. Click HERE.  If you ever need help or would like to connect, we are here for you. Email GroveMen Pastor, TJ Gilliam at [email protected].    You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

In today's episode, Laird Young shares about some of his upbringing, meeting his future wife on a study abroad trip, incredibly hard times in marriage, fallout with family and professional life as a commercial airline pilot that led to learning and embracing the truth and grace of God. Laird's story leads to a marriage and a life restored. In this episode, Laird shares so much wisdom and his voice of  kindness and grace of the Lord just cut through the noise we have surrounding us. This is a hard, powerful and important listen for all.  It's time to get connected to GroveMen's Bible Study. Click HERE.  If you ever need help or would like to connect, we are here for you. Email GroveMen Pastor, TJ Gilliam at [email protected].    You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

In today's episode, Harvey Wright shares about his childhood, serving in the Navy on a Destroyer, being faithfully married to wife for 62 years and being a follower of Jesus for 53 years. This is one you want to sit down, grab something to take notes with and learn from our 84 year, faithful, brother.  It's time to get connected to GroveMen's Bible Study. Click HERE.  If you ever need help or would like to connect, we are here for you. Email GroveMen Pastor, TJ Gilliam at [email protected].    You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

In today's episode, Payton shares about his childhood, coming to faith, the journey to lead his family, faith in transition of jobs and plans and his desire to see men grow in the faith. We also talk about the recent events in our country and some of the reasons why they have had a major impact on our lives. Payton also shares about men who have made an impact on his life and why. We hope you enjoy and grow from this episode.  It's time to get connected to GroveMen's Bible Study. Click HERE.  If you ever need help or would like to connect, we are here for you. Email GroveMen Pastor, TJ Gilliam at [email protected].    You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

Today, we finish our time with Jeff Carmon. Jeff continues telling his story of becoming a follower of Jesus after almost 30 years of being separated from the church and eventually becoming an atheist. This is PART 2 of a great conversation that you will for sure want to listen to! To get information and to sign up for Men's Bible Study, click HERE.  If you ever need help or would like to connect, we are here for you. Email GroveMen Pastor, TJ Gilliam at [email protected].  You can also learn more about The Grove Church at explorethegrove.org