GroveMen Podcast

TJ Gilliam
  • 4.3 (19)
  • CHRISTIANITY

This is the GroveMen Podcast. Our goal is to challenge, encourage and equip others by hearing from different men from The Grove Church who walk the talk of faith. 

  1. APR 8

    Episode 20: Josh Smarrella

    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 tj.gilliam@explorethegrove.org.    You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

    18 min

  2. JAN 28

    Episode 19: Round Table Discussion

    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 tj@explorethegrove.org.  You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

    1h 14m

  3. 12/17/2025

    Episode 18: Pastor Joe Pacheco from Mazatlan, Mexico

    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 tj.gilliam@explorethegrove.org.    You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

    2h 14m

  4. 12/11/2025

    Episode 17: Rafael Manriquez

    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 tj.gilliam@explorethegrove.org.    You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

    34 min

  5. 11/19/2025

    Episode 16: TJ Gilliam

    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 tj@explorethegrove.org.    You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

    1h 20m

  6. 11/12/2025

    Episode 15: Brock Bonheim

    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 tj@explorethegrove.org.    You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

    51 min

  7. 11/05/2025

    Episode 14: John Herrington

    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 tj@explorethegrove.org.    You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

    46 min

  8. 10/27/2025

    Episode 13: Ray Avery

    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 tj@explorethegrove.org.    You can also learn more about The Grove Church at Explore the Grove.

    36 min
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4.3
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About

This is the GroveMen Podcast. Our goal is to challenge, encourage and equip others by hearing from different men from The Grove Church who walk the talk of faith. 

Information

  • Creator
    TJ Gilliam
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Grove Church
  • Show Website
    GroveMen Podcast