Ep. 15 | My Dad Left, But He Saved Me: Overcoming Fatherlessness with Zach Garza

In this moving episode of The New Adam Podcast, hosts Ryan and Scott sit down with Zach Garza, founder of You Can Mentor and author of Tell Me About Your Father. Zach opens up about the pivotal moment in eighth grade when his father left, sparking a downward spiral of seeking affirmation in all the wrong places. He shares how a man named Bob eventually broke through his defensive walls—not with programmed advice, but by "earning the right to be heard" through years of consistent, low-pressure friendship.

The conversation dives deep into the "orphan spirit" versus the security of sonship, exploring how men who grew up without a stable father figure often struggle with a constant, "low-grade fever" of fear and the temptation to choose comfort over engagement. Zach provides practical advice for younger men seeking mentors and encourages older men to realize they have more to offer than they think. From weeping in a college Bible study to learning how to parent his own children without passing on his childhood trauma, Zach’s story is a powerful testament to how God uses "dorks," slow sanctification, and intentional brotherhood to heal the wounds of the past.