In this episode
What if gratitude could change the direction of your entire life? Trevor Brachtenbach’s “Gooder Than Shit” philosophy is funny on the surface—but underneath it is a powerful story of faith, purpose, transformation, and choosing to find the good even when life gets hard.
In this episode of Wake Up With Giants TV, Trevor Brachtenbach shares his journey from Colorado feedlots, ranch work, breaking colts, riding bulls, partying, and chasing adrenaline to asking a much bigger question:
What am I really here for?
At only 28, Trevor has lived a life rooted in the Western values of hard work, loyalty, grit, keeping your word, and getting back up when life knocks you down. But his greatest transformation may have nothing to do with ranching.
It’s the internal journey.
Trevor opens up about changing direction, developing his relationship with God, choosing gratitude, discovering greater purpose, and creating The Ranch Squad—a TikTok community built around loyalty, encouragement, belonging, and making sure everyone has a place at the table.
What you'll take away
- Why gratitude doesn’t require perfect circumstances
- How to change direction without having your whole life figured out
- Moving from chasing adrenaline to pursuing purpose
- Trevor’s developing journey of faith and relationship with God
- How The Ranch Squad became more than an audience
- Why belonging and community can transform lives
- What Trevor means by “Gooder Than Shit”
- Why every storm eventually runs out of rain
- Becoming the person you believe you’re called to become
About Trevor Brachtenbach
Trevor splits his time between Oklahoma and Montana, working ranches, breaking colts, riding bulls, and sharing his life online. He is the creator of The Ranch Squad and hosts regular Bible-study livestreams where his community can learn, ask questions, connect, and grow together.
A question to sit with
What’s something good you can still find in your life—even if everything isn’t perfect?
