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

In this episode, we welcome Jonathan Isaac to the show. Jonathan plays in the National Basketball Association for the Orlando Magic and was the sixth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. He is also the author of the new book Why I Stand which he published under the Daily Wire’s new publishing wing. He became a household name on July 31st, 2020, when he decided to stand for the National Anthem while everyone else on the court knelt and wore shirts that said “BLACK LIVES MATTER.” In this interview, we discuss the background of his decision not to kneel, how his upbringing affected his performance anxiety and desire to please, the turning point in his basketball development, the special relationship with a coach that helped him pick the college team he wanted to play for, what it was like hearing his name be called at the NBA Draft in NYC, how back-to-back injuries during his rookie season opened the door for him to pull his full faith in Christ, what he plans to do after he retires from basketball, and much more. Let’s get into it…Episode notes and links HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we welcome Jack Carr back to the show. Jack is a retired Navy SEAL who spent 20 years in Naval Special Warfare as a sniper and platoon commander. After retiring from the Navy, he became a #1 New York Times Bestselling fiction thriller writer of the James Reece series which includes titles like The Terminal List, True Believer, Savage Son, and The Devil’s Hand. In this interview, we discuss the release of his fifth novel in the James Reece series called In the Blood, his forthcoming Amazon Prime Video series starring Chris Pratt, his writing process, when we can expect to see spinoffs of his main character, his thoughts on the US pullout from Afghanistan, what history can teach us about the situation in Ukraine, why men should make reading and library building a priority, what he thinks about politicians trying to take away Americans’ rights to keep and bear arms, what he has to say to those that don’t like his books, and much more. Let’s get into it…Episode notes and links HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we continue discussing the potential that Roe v. Wade will be overturned and how both sides of the debate have reacted since the Politico leak. We also go over wokeness on college campuses in Oklahoma, a unanimous SCOTUS decision on religious liberty that no one is talking about, the baby formula shortage that no one is talking about, the FDA restricting the J&J c-word v-word because of life-threatening blood clot issues, and the CDC tracking US citizens. Let’s get into it…Episode notes and links HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we welcome Pastor Joby Martin to the show. He is the founder and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, FL. He is also the host of the Deppen with Pastor Joby Martin podcast. In this interview, we discuss his new book If the Tomb is Empty: Why the Resurrection Means Anything is Possible, the problems with “prosperity gospel” teachings, the scariest verses in the bible, why Christians only believe in half the Gospel, his thoughts on the “unhitch” drama surrounding Andy Stanley, what churches are doing wrong with their men’s ministry, why people have issues with discussing “truth”, the sexual sin of prominent pastors, issues surrounding the “worship wars”, how the Great Commission aids multi-site churches and online ministries, and much more. Also, he gives one of the greatest descriptions ever about what the church is like for men. Let’s get into it… Episode notes and links HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we tackle all of the drama that unfolded after the breaking news that Elon Musk’s bid to buy Twitter was accepted. We also go over the Biden administration adding their own Ministry of Truth, the Biden administration floating student loan “forgiveness”, the brutal murder of 10-year-old Lily Peters by a 14-year-old boy, the state of California legalizing literal infanticide, and Joe Biden informing us that our kids don’t actually belong to us. Let’s get into it…Episode notes and links HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kyle gives his immediate reaction to the breaking news from Politico that the Supreme Court of the United States is set to overturn Roe v. Wade. Let’s get into it…Episode notes and links HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we welcome Rory “The Red King” MacDonald back to the show. Rory is a professional MMA fighter. He has previously fought in the UFC and Bellator, and now fights for the Professional Fighters League (PFL). In this interview we discuss his disappointing first season in the PFL, the adjustments he’s made coming into the 2022 season, the differences in fighting in the UFC vs. other organizations, his picks for dream MMA matchups, his thoughts on fighter pay, the situation surrounding Cain Velasquez, the reason why he thinks Robbie Lawler is a “different breed,” and much more. Let’s get into it…Episode notes and links HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kyle finally gets to your questions! He’ll tackle complaints about podcast ads, whether women should be able to perform wedding ceremonies, his EDC, whether Christians should say “Let’s Go Brandon”, UFC fighter pay, his favorite holiday, his thoughts on The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast, if he’d ever run for political office, why he doesn’t discuss Calvinism vs. Arminianism on the show, how to train when you’re injured, and much more. Let’s get into it…Episode notes and links HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we welcome Chad Robichaux back to the show. Chad is a retired Force Recon Marine that served eight combat deployments in Afghanistan, retired MMA Champion, 4th-degree BJJ black belt, best-selling author, speaker, and Founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation. He’s also the co-founder of a new organization called Save Our Allies (SOA) which rescues American Citizens, Permanent Residents, SIV Holders, and other special populations from conflict zones and contested areas like Afghanistan and Ukraine. In this interview, we discuss his initial reaction to the withdrawal from Afghanistan, why he and his teammates started SOA, how they saved 12,000 people in their first 10 days on the ground in Afghanistan, concerns over vetting those they evacuated, what the immediate future holds for Afghanistan, why they got involved in Ukraine, what missions they’re currently running in Ukraine, his thoughts on the current issues of the United States, and much more. Let’s get into it… Episode notes and links HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kyle breaks down ALL the biggest news stories that happened while he was out of the studio. He gives his thoughts on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Will Smith smacking Chris Rock, Elon Musk trying to buy twitter, the bevy of new abortion laws across the US, Lia Thomas becoming the greatest male women’s swimmer ever, Disney going Woke, the Florida Parents Rights in Education law, the NYC subway shooting, now-Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson, Cain Velasquez being arrested for attempted murder, the NFL’s newly expanded Rooney Rule, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau enacting the Emergency Act against the trucker convoy, and much more. Let’s get into it…Episode notes and links HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices