Undaunted.Life: A Man's Podcast by Kyle Thompson MAX LUCADO | Tame Your Thoughts (Ep. 798)
Aug 12, 2025
In this conversation, Max Lucado, a renowned pastor and prolific Christian author, shares insights from his extensive writing career and personal journey of faith. He discusses getting his first tattoo at 70, symbolizing forgiveness and transformation. Max dives into the differences between writing for adults versus children and explores the church's role in mentoring men. He also offers practical tools from his new book, 'Tame Your Thoughts,' highlighting the intersection of biblical wisdom and neuroscience. Humor and deep reflection underscore the importance of managing our thoughts and reclaiming personal authority.
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Tetelestai Tattoo & Conversion
- Max got his first tattoo at 70, engraving Tetelestai to commemorate his March 1975 conversion.
- He says the tattoo sparks gospel conversations and reminds him God paid his sin debt in full.
Gospel Is 'Done' Not 'Do'
- Max insists the gospel is an accomplished work: salvation is done, not earned.
- This frees believers to serve from gratitude rather than to try to buy God's favor.
Prison Ministry: Shared Sin, Shared Hope
- Kyle describes speaking at Lewisburg Prison and treating inmates as brothers by confessing shared sinfulness.
- He used humility to connect and remind them how grace can change anyone's life.
