Undaunted.Life: A Man's Podcast by Kyle Thompson ISAAC TAUAEFA & RYAN CRAMER | Jesus & Jiu-Jitsu (Ep. 830)
Oct 23, 2025
Isaac Tauaefa and Ryan Cramer, co-founders of the Jesus & Jiu-Jitsu ministry, discuss the intertwining of faith and martial arts. They share their personal journeys to faith, highlighting how jiu-jitsu serves as both a character-building sport and a platform for evangelism. The duo elaborates on the ministry's mission to create community through high-level training and gospel messages, revealing plans for an upcoming discipleship curriculum that connects spiritual themes with jiu-jitsu concepts. Their vision includes expanding outreach and fostering local church connections.
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Branding That Starts Gospel Conversations
- Jesus is prioritized over jiu-jitsu in the ministry’s branding to spark spiritual conversations.
- The shirt’s bold “JESUS” label draws curiosity and opens doors for gospel conversations.
Saved After An Instagram Invite
- Ryan received an Instagram invite to a men's ministry while his life was falling apart and attended reluctantly.
- He encountered God at the event and got saved on November 19, 2022, which changed his life direction.
Raised In A Salvific, Messy Home
- Isaac grew up with a father who radically converted from gang life and joined the Power Team ministry.
- Isaac surrendered to Christ at age 12 but only grasped the depth of faith after college trials and injury.