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In this episode, Bob brings the guys into a conversation he started online when responding to a college student who was reflecting on the fact that her father was not responding in the same way that Bob has been responding in his dying. Bob's initial response was on social media, but he felt that this conversation deserved more attention. 

As you listen, join in to this conversation that is still being thought through and massaged out. But never fear, there is still so much good to take away from this episodes.

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The Dead Man Talking crew is joined by Jonah Scott who experienced sudden and devastating life altering experiences that seemed to leave God far behind it all. Jonah shares how, when he and his wife hit the bottom and there seemed to be nowhere else to go, that God had been there with them all along and helped them to trust in his goodness and faithfulness. 

This unbelievable testimony will encourage all, especially those who have walked in the deep dark valley of the shadow of death. God knows all that we are going through. no matter the circumstances. And he is with us all the way. 

You can donate to the ministry of Audra Smith, the Pastor's Widow, by clicking here. Your gifts are greatly appreciated. To learn more about Audra's work, you can find her website here. Also, look for her on Facebook and Instagram. 

Will you consider giving to help support Bob Roberts and his ministry as he seeks to glorify God along his cancer journey. Any and all gifts are greatly appreciated. You can give here at the Go Fund Me page that was created for him. 

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Bob and the guys reflect on the power of music and all that has done and can do in the midst of the dark valleys and the turmoil of life. In spite of the fact that millions of songs are being produced now every year, it is often the older tried-and-true songs that ground us and keep our thought anchored in Christ. 

In this episode, learn about how a few songs have done a lot to help our Dead Man Talking crew keep their hearts aimed towards God. And if you have songs that have resonated with you, we'd love to hear what they are. 

You can donate to the ministry of Audra Smith, the Pastor's Widow, by clicking here. Your gifts are greatly appreciated. To learn more about Audra's work, you can find her website here. Also, look for her on Facebook and Instagram. 

Will you consider giving to help support Bob Roberts and his ministry as he seeks to glorify God along his cancer journey. Any and all gifts are greatly appreciated. You can give here at the Go Fund Me page that was created for him. 

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In this 25th episode of the Dead Man Talking Podcast, the crew is joined by a special guest, Jen Janz. Jen is a friend and college mate to each of the crew, and she is the wife of Jason Janz. 

After growing up around a complicated and confusing approach to human emotions, and coming face to face with the long-term effects of emotional trauma, Jen set out on a mission to understand and craft an approach to two very important lists: 8 human emotions, 12 human needs. 

After offering an introduction and orientation to understanding emotions and needs, Jen and the guys try to apply these human realities and responses to Bob and his situation and to others in the group. 

You can donate to the ministry of Audra Smith, the Pastor's Widow, by clicking here. Your gifts are greatly appreciated. To learn more about Audra's work, you can find her website here. Also, look for her on Facebook and Instagram. 

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What happens when life as you knew it disappears—and the future hasn’t taken shape yet? In this episode of Dead Man Talking, the crew dives into the disorienting, often painful reality of liminal space... that “already but not yet” season where certainty fades, identity feels untethered, and your feet are “firmly planted in midair.” Through raw stories of cancer, loss, vocational upheaval, war, and personal crisis, the conversation names what many feel but struggle to articulate: freefall, loneliness, questioning, longing. This isn’t a quick-fix conversation—there are no easy answers here, only honest reflections on what it feels like to live in the tension when old answers stop working and new ones haven’t arrived yet .

But beneath the disorientation, there’s something deeper being uncovered. Liminal space becomes a revealer—stripping away false anchors like control, identity, and security—and pointing toward something more enduring. As the conversation unfolds, the group explores how these in-between seasons, though unwanted, can sharpen faith, deepen dependence, and awaken a quiet but persistent hope. Whether you’re navigating uncertainty, loss, or a season of waiting, this episode invites you to recognize that you’re not alone—and that even when nothing feels stable, there may be something eternal holding you steady.

You can donate to the ministry of Audra Smith, the Pastor's Widow, by clicking here. Your gifts are greatly appreciated. To learn more about Audra's work, you can find her website here. Also, look for her on Facebook and Instagram. 

Will you consider giving to help support Bob Roberts and his ministry as he seeks to glorify God along his cancer journey. Any and all gifts are greatly appreciated. You can give here at the Go Fund Me page that was created for him. 

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We all feel it at some point—the quiet, persistent ache that something in this world is not the way it’s supposed to be. In this episode of Dead Man Talking, the guys lean into that reality with honesty and vulnerability, exploring what Scripture calls the “groaning” of creation and the groaning we feel deep within ourselves. Through personal stories of suffering, loss, friendship, and even facing death, this conversation refuses to numb the pain or rush past it. Instead, it names it.

But this isn’t a conversation without hope. As the discussion unfolds, the groaning itself begins to take on new meaning—not as a sign of despair, but as evidence that we were made for something more. From Romans 8 to the words of Jesus, the guys reflect on how our longing, our grief, and even our confusion are all pointing beyond this broken world to a coming restoration. This is not the way it’s supposed to be… and deep down, we know it.

Whether you’re walking through personal loss, wrestling with unanswered questions, or simply feeling the weight of a broken world, this episode is an invitation to be honest about your groaning—and to find that even there, Christ meets us. Not with quick fixes, but with presence, promise, and a hope that does not disappoint.

You can donate to the ministry of Audra Smith, the Pastor's Widow, by clicking here. Your gifts are greatly appreciated. To learn more about Audra's work, you can find her website here. Also, look for her on Facebook and Instagram. 

Will you consider giving to help support Bob Roberts and his ministry as he seeks to glorify God along his cancer journey. Any and all gifts are greatly appreciated. You can give here at the Go Fund Me page that was created for him. 

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In this episode of The Dead Man Talking Podcast, the conversation turns to something many men want but few know how to build: real friendship. Why do so many men feel alone—even when they’re surrounded by people? And why does Bob insist that a man doesn’t just need one close friend, but four to six brothers who truly know him? What begins as a lighthearted conversation quickly moves into deeper waters as the guys share stories of war, heartbreak, temptation, and the quiet struggles most men carry.

Along the way, the group wrestles honestly with the cultural messages that taught men to “man up,” hide emotion, and face life alone. But they also explore the surprising truth that vulnerability is not weakness—it’s the doorway to real brotherhood. Drawing from Scripture, personal experience, and decades of friendship, they unpack why isolation can be dangerous and why the right group of friends can literally change the course of a man’s life.

And as Bob reflects on friendship while walking through his own battle with terminal cancer, the conversation becomes even more powerful. This episode isn’t just about having buddies to hang out with—it’s about the kind of friendships that help a man face temptation, suffering, and even death with courage. If you’ve ever wondered why male friendship matters so much—or how to build it—this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

You can donate to the ministry of Audra Smith, the Pastor's Widow, by clicking here. Your gifts are greatly appreciated. To learn more about Audra's work, you can find her website here. Also, look for her on Facebook and Instagram. 

Will you consider giving to help support Bob Roberts and his ministry as he seeks to glorify God along his cancer journey. Any and all gifts are greatly appreciated. You can give here at the Go Fund Me page that was created for him. 

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This episode marks a sobering turn in the Dead Man Talking journey. What begins with familiar humor gradually gives way to a serious conversation as Bob shares a clear medical reality and a decision that carries real cost no matter which path is taken. With limited options on the table, the room grows quiet as everyone wrestles with what it means to choose faithfully when time itself has become part of the equation.

Rather than offering easy answers, this conversation stays in the tension. The guys reflect on how decisions are actually made when faith, wisdom, family, church, suffering, and mortality collide. What emerges is an honest, unfiltered look at discernment in the face of death — and a reminder that sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is sit with reality, together, and trust God with what we cannot control.

You can donate to the ministry of Audra Smith, the Pastor's Widow, by clicking here. Your gifts are greatly appreciated. To learn more about Audra's work, you can find her website here. Also, look for her on Facebook and Instagram. 

Will you consider giving to help support Bob Roberts and his ministry as he seeks to glorify God along his cancer journey. Any and all gifts are greatly appreciated. You can give here at the Go Fund Me page that was created for him. 

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When the Dead Man Talking crew got together in Pennsylvania around Thanksgiving time (2025) we had the opportunity to minister in a few churches. This is the panel discussion from Calvary Baptist in Central PA. 

This conversation shares a little bit more into the lives of the guys on this podcast. Particularly, Jason Janz shares a powerful reflection on the 14 years he spent waiting for his brother to come out of a coma. 

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You can donate to the ministry of Audra Smith, the Pastor's Widow, by clicking here. Your gifts are greatly appreciated. To learn more about Audra's work, you can find her website here. Also, look for her on Facebook and Instagram. 

Will you consider giving to help support Bob Roberts and his ministry as he seeks to glorify God along his cancer journey. Any and all gifts are greatly appreciated. You can give here at the Go Fund Me page that was created for him. 

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At the start of the new year, the crew gets together again to talk about resolutions...rather resignations. The idea of resolutions is pretty common, but we take the liberty to add a spin on things and talk about the idea of resignations. 

In this episode, we get a framework for crafting your very own resignations as well as hearing some of the resignations that the guys have put together themselves. 

We also get an updated report on Bob's cancer journey as well as an update on the "Crack the Barrel" challenge. 

Prompts for writing your own Resignations

What version of yourself are you still striving to become that consistently produces anxiety rather than faithfulness?

What limitation—temperamental, physical, relational, or circumstantial—have you been treating as an obstacle rather than a boundary God intends you to live and act within?

Where are you sensing responsibility that God has never clearly assigned to you?

What criticism or disappointment have you been trying to outgrow instead of accepting as part of faithful living and following Jesus?

What failure in your past are you still struggling to get over?

If you were to write one honest resignation for this year, what illusion would you be willing to release?

You might begin simply:

Resigned, that…
 So, be thankful for…

Closing Reflection

The Christian life is not about finally becoming impressive enough for God to use. It is about becoming truthful enough to stop getting in the way.

by Jason Janz (slightly edited) 

You can donate to the ministry of Audra Smith, the Pastor's Widow, by clicking here. Your gifts are greatly appreciated. To learn more about Audra's work, you can find her website here. Also, look for her on Facebook and Instagram. 

Will you consider giving to help support Bob Roberts and his ministry as he seeks to glorify God along his cancer journey. Any and all gifts are greatly appreciated. You can give here at the Go Fund Me page that was created for him.