Undaunted.Life: A Man's Podcast by Kyle Thompson

Joby Martin, Pastor of Church of 1122 and author of "Stand Firm and Act Like Men," dives into the crisis of biblical manhood. He shares a gripping near-death canoe story as a metaphor for guidance in men's lives. The importance of mentorship and rites of passage is emphasized, along with practical ways to engage boys in male communities. Joby critiques the ineffectiveness of modern church culture and highlights the core issues of passivity among men, urging a return to responsibility and vigilance.

Join the lively banter as the hosts dive into Romans 1:8-10, mixing humor about wrestling ticket prices with deep discussions on prayer. They reflect on the importance of thanking God for fellow believers and expand prayer to global needs. Enjoy insights on family worship, communion’s connection to gratitude, and the contrast between truth and grace in sharing the Gospel. Engaging debates brush against cultural compromises, emphasizing the need for love paired with boldness in confronting sin. Laugh, learn, and uplift your faith!

Joby Martin, a dynamic megachurch pastor known for addressing tough questions on faith, joins the discussion. He shares his thoughts on whether Christians should celebrate Halloween and how his family navigates the holiday. Joby also tackles difficult pastoral scenarios, including guidance for a saved gay couple with adopted kids. He highlights the purpose of church discipline and discusses the uncertainty of Hebrews' authorship. With a mix of wisdom and humor, he even engages in a fun on-air exercise—talk about a pastor who keeps it real!

Join Joby Martin, a senior pastor at Church of Eleven22, and Chad Robichaux, a retired U.S. Marine and bestselling author, as they dive into the essence of resilience. They discuss the energy from a recent Men’s Worship Night and explore how worship intersects with spiritual warfare. Chad shares battlefield stories that resonate and emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in testimony. Together, they tackle the stigma around mental health in the military and the church's role in holistic care, urging men to unite as a brotherhood against adversity.

Jake Winkler, a wrestling fandom enthusiast and cultural commentator, joins Russell Eustace, a theological guide steering the discussion, and Adam Smith, who dives deep into biblical text analysis. The trio debates the classification of '80s films like The Karate Kid and shares cherished wrestling memories, including their 'Mount Rushmore' of wrestlers. They also discuss the theological significance of Romans 1:7, contrasting modern and historical interpretations of 'saints' and navigating scriptural authority, making for an enriching conversation filled with laughter and insight.

Markwayne Mullin, a U.S. Senator from Oklahoma and former Congressman, discusses the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk and its implications for America. He highlights Kirk's influence on young voters through faith and facts, and reflects on the profound memorial attended by President Trump. Mullin details the surge in Turning Point USA's popularity post-assassination and emphasizes the need for older generations to mentor young activists. The conversation also explores themes of forgiveness, public faith in leadership, and the importance of understanding life's timing.

In this episode, Kyle breaks down what the assassination of Charlie Kirk means for the world. He gives a rundown of the details we know as of right now about the assassination, the things that seem off about this situation, the recent comments and public claims of Candace Owens, the difference between “cancel culture” and “consequence culture”, the lasting impact of Charlie’s memorial service, and much more. Let’s get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we go to The Forging Table to discuss Romans 1:4-7 with Matt Chandler. Let’s get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we welcome Martin Suarez and Ian Frisch to the show. Martin worked as an FBI Special Agent for 23 years. He holds the record for the most time spent continuously undercover, and has infiltrated criminal organizations across the United States, Europe, Asia, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. He is a six-time recipient of the FBI’s Special Achievement Award, a four-time recipient of the Department of Justice’s Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award, and received the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Lifetime Achievement Award. He retired from the FBI in 2011. Ian has written for The New Yorker, the New York Times, New York magazine, and Esquire, among many other publications. They combined to write the new book “Inside the Cartel: How an Undercover FBI Agent Smuggled Cocaine, Laundered Cash, and Dismantled a Colombian Narco-Empire”. In this interview, we discuss why he was chosen to work undercover for the FBI, how he got into smuggling drugs, how he began to infiltrate Colombian drug cartels, the time when the cartel asked him to smuggle $500,000,000 worth of cocaine into the US, what it was like switching back and forth between his true identity and his altar ego, the time when he was out to dinner with his wife and he ran into a cartel member, the difference between drug smuggling and money laundering, how he determined when to wear a wire, when he thought he had been made by the cartel, when a sicario came to his house to kill him after the investigation had closed, and much more. Let’s get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we continue our series of conversations with the guest preachers for The Church of Eleven22’s Saturated 2025 with Lysa TerKeurst of Proverbs 31 Ministries. Let’s get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices