Raw Tallant

What if one question could pull you out of the pit and into your purpose? In this episode of the Raw Tallant Podcast, Dave Tallant shares how a single question from his coach, asked during the darkest season of his life, unlocked clarity, connection, and personal transformation.

While walking through separation and emotional chaos, Dave was asked: “What do you want?”. That simple yet powerful question became the catalyst for a d...

What if your kids wrote you a letter titled “The Great, Good, Bad, and Ugly of Dad”; and told you the raw, unfiltered truth about how you showed up in their lives? In this episode, Dave Tallant shares the moment his adult sons handed him that exact letter; and how it shattered, healed, and ultimately transformed his identity as a father, husband, and man. After decades as a Marine, a police officer, a coach, and a provider, Dave be...

On this soul-stirring episode of Raw Tallant Mindset, former law enforcement officer and coach Dave Tallant asks a question most people avoid but everyone needs: Where are you? Not geographically; but mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.

Drawing from years in the field and wisdom forged through adversity, Dave unpacks the deeper meaning behind the 10-20 radio code used in law enforcement to locate officers in harm’s w...

In this episode of The Raw Tallant Podcast, host Dave Tallant takes a bold detour from the surface-level conversation on youth sports to expose what’s really driving the culture behind it: ego or creation. What begins as a discussion inspired by Andrew Simpson’s book The Youth Truth turns into a raw, honest look at how our own need for validation, accomplishment, and identity is often projected onto our children through year-round ...

Join host Dave Tallant on The Raw Tallant Podcast for a transformative journey into self-discovery and purposeful living. In this engaging episode, Dave dives into the importance of knowing your "10-20"; your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual location in life. Reflecting on his own experiences as a father and coach, he challenges listeners to assess whether they are showing up as champions or complainers, winners or whiner...

In this episode of the Raw Tallant Podcast, host Dave Tallant dives into the essence of what it means to be a champion, both on the field and in life, drawing from Andrew Simpson’s transformative book, The Youth Truth. Reflecting on a recent championship win with his youth lacrosse team, Dave explores the journey from success to significance and ultimately to unselfish service. He challenges listeners to rethink the pursuit of trop...

In this episode of The Raw Tallant podcast, host Dave Tallant invites listeners on a personal journey of reflection, revelation, and redemption. Drawing from his own experience as a father, coach, Marine, and law enforcement officer, Dave unpacks what it really means to parent, and lead, with purpose in today’s youth sports culture.

Fresh from a lacrosse tournament, Dave shares a transformative encounter with sideline culture, one t...

Inspired by Andrew Simpson’s book, The Youth Truth, this episode explores the deeper purpose of youth sports, moving beyond competition to cultivate character, resilience, and genuine connections. Designed for parents and coaches, we share actionable insights and heartfelt stories to help you navigate the fast-paced world of youth sports with authenticity and compassion. Join us to discover how to guide young athletes toward a life...

In this episode, Dave Tallant reflects on his personal experiences and journey back to their faith in Jesus Christ. He discusses the importance of truth and integrity, sharing stories of betrayal and the consequences of disregarding the truth. He questions the current culture of cancel culture and censorship, highlighting the confusion over negative labels placed on certain individuals. Dave emphasizes the central role of God and J...

In this episode of Raw Tallant, host Dave Tallant delves into the transformative insights of Andrew Simpson’s book, The Youth Truth, to explore the current state of youth sports and propose a path toward meaningful change. Drawing from his personal experiences as a father, coach, and former Marine, Dave establishes a powerful framework for understanding the challenges and opportunities in youth sports. He emphasizes the need to evo...

In this episode, Dave Tallant kicks off a new series rooted in Andrew Simpson’s transformative book The Youth Truth: Coaching and Parenting in Today’s Crazy Youth Sports World. Through personal storytelling, raw honesty, and a deeply spiritual lens, Dave shares his 20-year journey through youth sports as a father, coach, and man in pursuit of truth, balance, and redemption.

From yelling on the sidelines and burning the candle at bot...

When you’re in the middle of a journey, whether it’s rebuilding your life, launching a business, or healing a relationship, it’s easy to lose sight of the dream. The middle is messy. It’s where doubts get loud, motivation fades, and everything in you wants to quit. In this episode, host Dave Tallant speaks directly to that space, offering wisdom, clarity, and encouragement for anyone wondering if it’s still worth it.

Dave shares how...

Many people today feel out of alignment, caught between what they say and how they live. In this episode, listeners will explore the deep spiritual truth that men and women are created in God’s image and why living in integrity, being who we say we are, is essential for peace, freedom, and purpose.

Host Dave Tallant unpacks how integrity connects every part of life: faith, relationships, health, finances, and work. He challenges lis...

In this episode, we dive deep into the power of personal responsibility, identity, and truth. Host Dave Tallant explore how every man and woman is created in the image of God—the Great I AM—and how our thoughts, beliefs, choices, and actions shape the reality we live in. No more blaming others for our circumstances. No more accepting responsibility for someone else’s poor choices. It’s time to own your life, your way of being, and ...

In this compelling episode, Dave Tallant invites listeners into a deep, honest conversation about the divine nature of man and woman, and the reality that both are created in the same image of God. Drawing from biblical truth, personal testimony, and raw life experience, he challenges the cultural narratives around relationships, betrayal, and blame. Rather than pointing fingers, this episode calls men and women alike to take radic...

In this episode of Raw Tallant, we go deep into the heart of relationships, from the battlefield of disconnection to the standard of divine truth. Host Dave Tallant guides you through a journey of transformation using the timeless analogy of the mind as a garden, exploring how your thoughts, beliefs, and actions are seeds that either grow weeds or cultivate legacy.

Drawing from James Allen’s As a Man Thinketh, 1 Corinthians 13, and ...

In this episode of the Raw Tallant podcast, host Dave Tallant invites listeners into an honest reflection about the patterns that continue to show up in our lives—especially the ones rooted in pain, trauma, and past experiences. Drawing from James Allen’s As a Man Thinketh and Galatians 6:7-9, Dave challenges us to see our minds as gardens, and our repeated choices and emotional responses as patterns we’ve planted, nurtured, and—wh...

In this episode of the Raw Tallant podcast, host Dave Tallant shares a powerful framework for navigating life’s darkest moments—whether you’re facing a sudden crisis or an ongoing struggle. He invites listeners to ask a crucial question when life feels heavy, confusing, or overwhelming: Are you in a pit or a pattern?

Through the lens of his own life-changing experience—being shot in the line of duty—Dave explores how our thoughts, b...

In this episode of the Raw Tallant Podcast, host Dave Tallant unpacks the powerful analogy of the mind as a garden, inspired by James Allen’s classic As a Man Thinketh. Dave gets real about the foundational role integrity plays in planting seeds that bear fruit in every area of life—from relationships and finances to leadership and spiritual growth.

Using personal stories of failure, redemption, and transformation, Dave dives deep i...