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BILL RAPIER | Serving Christ While Killing for Uncle Sam (Ep. 314)
31 mei 2022 · 2 uur 8 min
In this episode, we welcome Bill Rapier to the show. He served 20 years in the Navy SEAL teams, and his last 14 years of his service to this country were spent with the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU). During his career, he spent time as an assaulter, breacher, sniper, team leader, troop chief, and military working dog department senior enlisted adviser. After retiring from the military, he launched a firearms training company called American Tactical Shooting Instruction (Amtac). Amtac courses cover combative pistol and carbine and also the integration of other weapons like blades. In this interview, we discuss growing up in a family of Christian missionaries, why he was drawn to the US military, why he decided to become a SEAL, how he became a part of DEVGRU, when his job choice clashed with his Christian worldview, how he felt after his first combat kill, the problem of the lack of true manliness in the church, what he’s doing to develop rites of passage for young men, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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SAMUEL SEY | Why I Am Not An Abolitionist On Abortion (Ep. 313)
26 mei 2022 · 53 min
In this episode, we welcome Samuel Sey back to the show. He is a Christianity, politics, and culture commentator that has been featured on The Daily Wire, The Blaze, Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey, and Founders Ministries. In this interview, we discuss the firestorm he created with his latest blog entitled “Why I Am Not An Abolitionist on Abortion.” Are abolitionists actually hurting the Pro-Life cause? Is there a middle ground where the focus can be saving as many unborn babies as possible? Let’s get into it…
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RIC PRADO | The Life of a CIA Shadow Warrior (Ep. 312)
24 mei 2022 · 1 uur 40 min
In this episode, we welcome Ric Prado to the show. Ric had a legendary 24-year career in the United States’ Central Intelligence Agency. His career spanned two eras: The Cold War and the Age of Terrorism. Prado received the CIA Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal (highest award given upon retirement) and the George H. W. Bush Award for Excellence in Counterterrorism, among other awards. He is a paramilitary, counterterrorism, and special clandestine operations specialist, and served as an Operations Officer in six overseas posts. When he left public service, Prado worked as an executive at a private military contractor where he built a specialized operations team. He is currently a co-owner of Camp-X Training, where he continues his service training and supporting the Spec Ops community, teaching Advanced Special Operations and Techniques among other essential skills. Also, he’s the author of Black Ops: The Life of a CIA Shadow Warrior. He’s the first covert operator of major rank to pen a fully operational memoir in the history of the CIA. He retired as the equivalent of a 2-star general in the military. In this interview we discuss what it was like growing up in Cuba during the Revolution, how young Americans are romanced by Communism, how he and his family managed to get to America, growing up on the streets of Miami, how he found himself in the CIA, his service on the ground during the time of Iran Contra, his reaction to seeing the 9/11 attacks, how the US had the ability to easily kill Osama bin Laden in the 1990s but decided against it, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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Being Fat Dishonors God (Ep. 311)
23 mei 2022 · 1 uur 6 min
In this episode, we dig into the latest Jordan Peterson controversy where he rightly called out the culture’s acceptance and celebration of fatness. What does the bible have to say about being fat and honoring God? Also, we go over a supposedly major incidence of racism that happened during a Yankees and White Sox game over the weekend, the Biden administration pausing their newly announced Disinformation Board, gas prices hitting a new record high in the US, border patrol agents encountering the highest number of people on the US southern border in over a century, and Netflix telling their woke employees to grow up. Let’s get into it…
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JONATHAN ISAAC | Why I Stand for Christ and Not BLM (Ep. 310)
19 mei 2022 · 1 uur 8 min
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…
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JACK CARR | Beyond In the Blood (Ep. 309)
17 mei 2022 · 1 uur 16 min
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…
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JUST LET US KILL OUR BABIES, YOU TERRORISTS (Ep. 308)
12 mei 2022 · 1 uur 22 min
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…
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JOBY MARTIN | If the Tomb is Empty (Ep. 307)
10 mei 2022 · 1 uur 11 min
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…
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Elon Musk Bought Twitter and The World Ended (Ep. 306)
5 mei 2022 · 59 min
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…
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Roe v. Wade Dies So Babies May Live (Ep. 305)
3 mei 2022 · 17 min
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…
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RORY MACDONALD | The Return of the Red King (Ep. 304)
3 mei 2022 · 51 min
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…
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Q&A Vol. 19: Ads, Christians & the “Let’s Go Brandon” Chant, Kyle’s EDC, How to Find a Church, The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, UFC Fighter Pay, & More (Ep. 303)
28 april 2022 · 1 uur 18 min
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…
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CHAD ROBICHAUX | Rescuing Our Allies in Afghanistan and Ukraine (Ep. 302)
26 april 2022 · 1 uur 12 min
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…
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What Did I Miss? (Ep. 301)
21 april 2022 · 1 uur 37 min
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…
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JOHN DELONY | Overcome Your Stories Before They Destroy You (Ep. 300)
19 april 2022 · 1 uur 11 min
In this episode, we welcome John Delony to the show. He is an author, mental health expert, and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. In 2020, he joined Dave Ramsey’s company Ramsey Solutions. That same year, he released the book Redefining Anxiety: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and How to Get Your Life Back. In this interview, we discuss his new book: Own Your Past, Change Your Future, how the stories of our lives can rule our lives, the victimhood mindset, how technology and innovation was supposed to save humanity but obviously cannot, how we get to decide who hurts our feelings, why he yells so much, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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Squish Thompson (Ep. 299)
14 april 2022 · 49 min
In this episode, Kyle returns to the studio after a long layoff so he could welcome his second son, Elijah, to the world. He will break down some of the thoughts he’s had since Elijah’s arrival and how this will change some of the focus on Undaunted.Life. He also tells the story of how he ended up in the Emergency Room while his wife was in labor. Let’s get into it…
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JASON MCCARTHY | Forging a Better America One Ruck at a Time (Ep. 298)
12 april 2022 · 1 uur 29 min
In this episode, we welcome Jason McCarthy to the show. He’s a retired Green Beret and the founder and CEO of GORUCK. GORUCK is one of the top rucksack, boots, and apparel companies in the world. In this interview, we discuss why he chose to enter the military, what drew him to Special Forces, his thoughts on the pullout from Afghanistan, where he got the idea to start a backpack company, almost failing as a business owner, the forces fighting against the concept of community in America, what we can do to regain rites of passage in America, how going to war helped him see God’s hand in his life, the virtues of rucking, why we should all focus on doing hard things, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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ANDREWS & WILSON | Shepherds Series: Dark Angel (Ep. 297)
7 april 2022 · 1 uur 24 min
In this episode, we welcome Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson back to the show. Andrews & Wilson are the bestselling co-author team of the Shepherds Series, Tier One Thrillers series, Sons of Valor, and their latest book Dark Angel. In this interview, we discuss their thoughts on the pullout from Afghanistan, the war in Ukraine, the weakening of the US military, how they’re able to successfully co-author novels, the state of masculinity in our modern culture, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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ANDREW KLAVAN | The Truth and Beauty of Jesus (Ep. 296)
5 april 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
In this episode, we welcome Andrew Klavan to the show. Andrew is an international bestselling fiction and nonfiction author, a two-time Edgar Award Winner, and the host of The Andrew Klavan Show on The Daily Wire. In this interview, we discuss his new book: The Truth and Beauty: How the Lives and Works of England’s Greatest Poets Point the Way to a Deeper Understanding of the Words of Jesus, why he became a Christian at the age of 49 after spending his entire life as a agnostic Jew, a behind-the-scenes look at the beginning of The Daily Wire, the state of Conservatism in America right now, why the transgenderism ideology is so corrosive, the role of manhood in pushing back darkness, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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PAULA PRICE | CRT and Fighting For Our Children (Ep. 295)
31 maart 2022 · 56 min
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Paula Price to the show. She is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of Price University. In this interview, we discuss why there are seemingly so few older black conservatives, whether or not she deals with tokenism as an elected official, why Critical Race Theory is so dangerous, what parents can do to push back against their school boards that are teaching CRT, why she loves America so much, how important fathers are to a household, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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ALAN SMYTH & JESSICA MIDKIFF | The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking (Ep. 294)
29 maart 2022 · 1 uur 34 min
In this episode, we welcome Alan Smyth and Jessica Midkiff to the show. They are the co-authors of the book Men! Fight for Me: The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking. They both work with a nonprofit called Saving Innocence, an organization that serves, empowers, and advocates for child victims of sex trafficking. Alan is the Executive Director of Saving Innocence, and Jessica is a survivor of sex trafficking. She was sold for sex thousands of times over a 10-year period, and she has spent the last decade-plus advocating for and helping younger victims of sex trafficking to regain their mental and physical health. In this interview, we discuss the shocking number of children that are sex trafficked in the US, how children get pulled into sexual exploitation, the role pornography has in sex trafficking, a day in the life of a child that is sold for sex, why legalizing prostitution would lead to even more trafficking, the role of pimps in “the life,” what men can do to stop sex trafficking, and much more. This one is rough, guys. Let’s get into it…
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DANNY RAY | Ministry Through Magic (Ep. 293)
24 maart 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
In this episode, we welcome Danny Ray to the show. He is a professional magician and illusionist and the author of No, I Can't Make Your Wife Disappear: A Magician's Guide to a Magical Marriage. In this interview, we discuss what got him into doing magic tricks, how you can be a Christian and have a profession based on deception, his appearance on Fool Us with Penn and Teller, the time an illusion went wrong and almost cost him his life, his advice for married couples, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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HAROLD CRONK | Christian Filmmaking and The Beard Ballad (Ep. 292)
22 maart 2022 · 51 min
In this episode, we welcome Harold Cronk to the show. He’s a writer, director, and film producer. He has directed several films to include God’s Not Dead, God’s Not Dead 2, and Unbroken: Path to Redemption. He also recently released a children’s book for young boys titled The Beard Ballad (foreword by Phil Robertson). In this interview, we discuss how he got into filmmaking, why Christian films have such a bad reputation, if he has experienced being “black listed” for being a Christian in the film industry, the one film he would leave for humanity, why he decided to write a children’s book, the state of modern masculinity, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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GABE WANDER | Maintain Eye Contact While Shaking Hands (Ep. 291)
17 maart 2022 · 1 uur 13 min
In this episode, we welcome Gabe Wander to the show. Gabe is a retired Army Major and combat veteran. After enlisting in the Army at 17, he eventually became an Officer and Nurse Anesthesiologist with a JSOC unit at Fort Bragg. That unit is the only Tier 1 unit that provides direct medical support to JSOC special missions units. During a workup, he had a near fatal parachute injury that required several emergency surgeries, and he remained hospitalized for nearly a month. During his recovery, he wondered what lessons he would choose to pass on to his children if he were to ever die in combat. That culminated in him writing a children’s book: Maintain Eye Contact While Shaking Hands: A Message to Boys on Being a Man. In this interview, we discuss how he handled the recovery process after his injury, common misperceptions about US Special Operators, his thoughts on the pullout from Afghanistan, why he decided to write a children’s book, what lessons he thinks every man should pass on to their sons, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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ADAM COMER | Opioids and the Forgotten Pandemic (Ep. 290)
15 maart 2022 · 1 uur 15 min
In this episode, we welcome Adam Comer to the show. He is a pastor and the CEO of S2L Recovery. S2L Recovery is a Christian-based, Christ-centered addiction recovery residential care facility for men ages 18-65. Adam himself is actually a graduate of the S2L Recovery program as he used to be completely addicted to opioids. He’s also featured in the documentary The Forgotten Pandemic which tackled the addiction crisis currently going on in the United States. In this interview, we discuss his life as an addict, how he found Christ, why people are ignoring the opioid crisis in the US, why legalizing all drugs is a horrific idea, why secular 12-step programs don’t work for most people, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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DR. JOE BOOT | The Church, The State, & The Kingdom of God (Ep. 289)
10 maart 2022 · 58 min
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Joe Boot to the show. He is a Christian thinker, cultural apologist/philosopher, the founder of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity, and the founding pastor of Westminster Chapel, Toronto, where he currently resides. Joe is originally from Great Britain and has worked in the fields of Christian apologetics, worldview education, and church leadership for over twenty years on both sides of the Atlantic. He regularly addresses pastors and Christian leaders as well as academic, medical, legal, and political professionals and has publicly debated leading atheist thinkers and philosophers in Canada and the United States. He is the author of many books, including his new book that we’ll be spending a lot of time with during the interview, Ruler of Kings. In this interview, we discuss how Christians should view the government, a concept called “sphere sovereignty,” how the “cult of the expert” affects public policy, how he deals with the problem of evil/pain, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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RYAN BURGE | Myths About Religion and Politics in America (Ep. 288)
8 maart 2022 · 1 uur 32 min
In this episode, we welcome Ryan Burge back to the show. Ryan is a pastor, writer, PhD Political Science professor, and a podcast alum (Ep. 264). In his previous interview, we discussed his first book called The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, And Where They Are Going. In this interview, we dig into his new book called 20 Myths about Religion and Politics in America. In this interview, we cover common myths in the US surrounding thoughts on abortion inside the church, why people “leave the faith”, how churchgoers break down politically, why the religiously unaffiliated cohort is growing, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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DAKOTA MEYER | The Medal of Honor & The Way Forward (Ep. 287)
3 maart 2022 · 1 uur 24 min
In this episode, we welcome Dakota Meyer to the show. He is a United States Marine Corps veteran and a combat veteran of the war in Afghanistan. Dakota was the first living US Marine in 41 years to receive the Medal of Honor and one of the youngest. He was given the award for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on September 8th, 2009. He wrote a New York Times bestseller about his life and that experience in 2013 called Into the Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Most Extraordinary Battle in the Afghan War. He is also the co-author of the new book The Way Forward: Master Life’s Toughest Battles and Create Your Lasting Legacy with co-author and retired SEAL Robert O’Neill, the man that killed Osama Bin Laden. In this interview, we discuss why he decided to become a US Marine, what went wrong leading up to the Battle of Ganjgal and why he was removed from his team, the guilt he feels about losing his entire team during the battle, why he defied direct orders to stand down during the battle, the actions that led to him earning the Medal of Honor, why he hates the Medal to this day, his decision to attempt suicide, the one combat kill that haunts him the most, his personal thoughts on God and Jesus, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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ROBERT O’NEILL | Killing Osama bin Laden & The Way Forward (Ep. 286)
1 maart 2022 · 1 uur 31 min
In this episode, we welcome Robert O’Neill to the show. He is a retired Navy SEAL that deployed more than a dozen times and took part in over 400 missions across four different theaters of war. During his career, he was a member of SEAL Teams TWO, FOUR, and the legendary Development Group, aka DEVGRU, aka SEAL Team SIX. He was part of many well-known missions including the mission to rescue Marcus Lutrell, the Lone Survivor from Operation Red Wings, and the mission that saved Captain Richard Phillips after he was kidnapped by Somali pirates in 2009. Robert is best known for his participation in one of the most famous ops in US Military history called “Neptune’s Spear” which took place on May 2nd, 2011 at a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. On that mission, he fired the shots that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda that carried out the 9/11 terrorist attacks. After he retired, he wrote a New York Times bestseller about his life and military experience in 2017 called The Operator: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior. He’s also the co-author of a new book out this week called The Way Forward: Master Life’s Toughest Battles and Create Your Lasting Legacy, with co-author and retired United States Marine and Medal of Honor recipient, Dakota Meyer. In this interview, we discuss the funny story about how he ended up as a SEAL instead of a Marine, how SEALs are selected to become a member of SEAL Team SIX, what he was doing during the mission to save Captain Phillips, all of the information leading up to the bin Laden raid, what it was like killing the leader of al-Qaeda, how that mission changed his relationships with many of his SEAL brothers, what he thinks about the “code of silence” for Special Operators, his personal faith, how he feels about all of the killing he’s done, the one killing that haunts him most, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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MICHAEL EASTER | The Comfort Crisis (Ep. 285)
24 februari 2022 · 1 uur 20 min
In this episode, we welcome Michael Easter to the show. He is a journalist and writer, and his work has also appeared in Men’s Health, where he’s a Contributing Editor, and Outside, Men’s Journal, Cosmopolitan, Vice, Esquire, Scientific American, Women’s Health, and others. He’s also the author of the bestseller The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy, Self. In this interview, we discuss why it’s so dangerous that many people in modernity are so focused on comfort, why he decided to embrace discomfort in his life, the month-long backcountry caribou hunt in Alaska that changed his perspective on discomfort, how and why we should create more discomfort in our everyday lives, his appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, his personal faith, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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KRISPIN MAYFIELD | Attached to God (Ep. 284)
22 februari 2022 · 1 uur 34 min
We’ve got a bit of drama with this interview. You do NOT want to miss the intro of this one!... In this episode, we welcome Krispin Mayfield to the show. He is a couples counselor and the author of a new book out this week called Attached to God: A Practical Guide to Deeper Spiritual Experience. He is a proponent of using something called “Attachment Science” to help people develop a deeper spiritual life, and that is what this book centers on. In this interview, we discuss what Attachment Science is, how our attachment style affects our relationships, his thoughts on healthy stoicism, why he doesn’t believe in Hell, why he’s a Universalist, the time God spoke to him and told him “I’m your Mother now,” and much more. Let’s get into it…
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BRIAN SUMNER | From Professional Skateboarder to Professional Evangelist (Ep. 283)
17 februari 2022 · 1 uur 35 min
In this episode, we welcome Brian Sumner to the show. Born in Liverpool, England, Brian made a name for himself in the UK as a skateboarder, and he came to the US at the age of 15 to join Tony’s Hawk’s Birdhouse Skateboards team. During his professional career, his life and marriage began to fall apart. He set out on a journey to disprove the existence of God only to find Him and dedicate his entire life to Him. He is now an evangelist, pastor, author, and speaker. In this interview, we discuss how he got into skateboarding, what it was like riding for Tony Hawk, why his marriage fell apart and how God redeemed it, how he came to faith in Christ after considering suicide, why he started training jiu-jitsu, who he thinks is the GOAT of MMA, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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JON TYSON | The Intentional Father (Ep. 282)
15 februari 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
In this episode, we welcome Jon Tyson to the show. He is a church planter and the lead pastor of Church of the City in New York City. He is originally from Adelaide, Australia but currently lives in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of NYC. He moved to the US over 20 years ago because he wanted to renew the Western Church. He is the author of books such as Beautiful Resistance, Rumors of God, Sacred Roots, A Creative Minority, and The Burden is Light. We spent most of this interview talking about the book he released in August of 2021 called The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character. In this interview, we discuss the difficulty of being a Christian pastor in NYC, why our culture doesn’t focus on leading boys into manhood, how fathers can intentionally impact their sons over time, the four questions every father must answer about their son, why we should “sever” the relationship between our sons and their mothers, why initiation for young men is so important, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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Q&A Vol. 18: If Jesus Would Get The Jab, Joe Rogan & Spotify, the Freedom Convoy, Questioning Tom Brady’s GOAT Status, & More (Ep. 281)
10 februari 2022 · 1 uur 20 min
In this episode, Kyle takes your questions. He hits on the controversy surrounding Joe Rogan and Spotify, his thoughts on the Freedom Convoy in Canada, whether he thinks Jesus would get “The Jab,” if Tom Brady is the GOAT in any sport, the worst bourbon he’s ever had, advice for newly married men, his grade for Joe Biden’s first year as president, his favorite type of workout, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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PHIL ROBERTSON | Jesus, Ducks, & Living Uncanceled (Ep. 280)
8 februari 2022 · 1 uur 8 min
In this episode, we welcome the one and only Phil Robertson to the show. He is the patriarch of the great American Robertson family, a professional hunter, the founder of Duck Commander, one of the stars of the reality TV series Duck Dynasty, and the NYT bestselling author of books like Happy, Happy, Happy, UnPHILtered, The Theft of America’s Soul, and Jesus Politics. He also authored the brand-new book out now called Uncanceled: Finding Meaning and Peace in a Culture of Accusations, Shame, and Condemnation. In this interview, we discuss what it was like growing up in rural Louisiana, his time as a college quarterback at Louisiana Tech, why he founded Duck Commander, his life before and after he found Jesus, the dangers of Cancel Culture, what he thinks of those that participate in Cancel Culture, his thoughts on the lack of manhood in the church, and much more. This episode is sure to make you happy, happy, happy! Let’s get into it…
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Purple Belt (Ep. 279)
3 februari 2022 · 1 uur 12 min
In this episode, Kyle describes the experience of recently being promoted to purple belt in jiu-jitsu. He also discusses the biggest turning points he’s experienced so far, the top lessons he’s learned, a message to those that just started training jiu-jitsu, a message to those that haven’t started training yet, an ode to his jiu-jitsu family, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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TRENT TALBOT | Brave Books for Kids (Ep. 278)
1 februari 2022 · 46 min
In this episode, we welcome Trent Talbot to the show. He is the CEO of BRAVE Books, an entrepreneur, and a medical doctor. According to his bio, he has a deep love for America and the values it was built upon, and he is passionate about reminding Americans of the beauty and responsibility of freedom. He’s doing that with BRAVE Books. BRAVE Books is a publisher that is dedicated to bringing real American values that endure and equipping parents to have intentional and enjoyable conversations with their kids about topics that matter. They have prominent conservative guest writers like US Rep. Dan Crenshaw, The HodgeTwins, and Dana Loesch. These books tackle huge themes like the sanctity of human life, the right to bear arms, the dangers of Communism, gender identity, cancel culture, CRT, and others, but in a way that is appropriate for children. In this interview, we discuss why he decided to get into the publishing world, why he decided to create an entire fictional universe for the books to take place in, why they tackle such hard topics using children’s books, what they plan to expand into in the future, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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Canada Outlaws Biblical Christianity. Is America Next? (Ep. 277)
27 januari 2022 · 1 uur
In this episode, we dig into the “conversion therapy” laws that are popping up around the globe, including Bill C-4 in Canada. What problem do these laws intend to solve? Who are they supposed to protect? How have Christians responded? What is “conversion therapy” actually? Let’s get into it…
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SAMUEL SEY | Cosmic Justice Over Social Justice (Ep. 276)
25 januari 2022 · 1 uur 32 min
In this episode, we welcome Samuel Sey. Samuel is a Ghanaian-Canadian who lives in Brampton, a city just outside of Toronto. According to him, he is committed to addressing racial, cultural, and political issues with biblical theology in an attempt to be quick to listen and slow to speak. He’s been featured on The Daily Wire, The Blaze, Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey, Founders Ministries, and more. In this interview, we discuss the false hope people put in social justice, how Critical Race Theory is weaponized, how Black Lives Matter operates, whether he’s concerned with tokenism, the scourge of abortion, the rise of supposed “Christian Nationalism,” how his own fatherlessness will affect his forthcoming marriage, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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J. WARNER WALLACE | A Cold Case Approach to Christianity (Ep. 275)
20 januari 2022 · 1 uur 13 min
In this episode, we welcome J. Warner Wallace. Jim is a cold-case homicide detective, Christian apologist, popular national speaker, and a best-selling author of books like Cold-Case Christianity, God’s Crime Scene, and Forensic Faith. We discuss some of the concepts from those books and we spend a lot of time digging into his latest book, Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World That Rejects the Bible. In this interview, we discuss how his cold case detective skills eventually led him to Christ, why many Christians struggle with the confidence to share their faith, his thoughts on the lack of manhood in the modern church, how he deals with his own personal doubts about God, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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The Betty White Effect (Ep. 274)
17 januari 2022 · 43 min
In this episode, we look at the universal admiration that has been expressed lately following the deaths of giants like Betty White, John Madden, and Bob Saget. Why were these people so universally beloved? Why is it so hard for anyone to be universally beloved in our modern society? As Christians, how much should we worry about creating “The Betty White Effect” after we die? Let’s get into it…
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I’m Not Crazy. YOU’RE Crazy: The Power of Gaslighting (Ep. 273)
13 januari 2022 · 52 min
In this episode, we look at the concept of gaslighting and how it has been used to manipulate people in a myriad of contexts. We will also define numerous narrative shifts around the pandemic that occurred in a very short period of time. Why are our government overlords all-of-the-sudden making sense when discussing things like lockdowns and natural immunity? Listen to this one before it gets banned. Let’s get into it…
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JOHN ELDREDGE | A Year With Men (Ep. 272)
11 januari 2022 · 51 min
In this episode, we welcome John Eldredge back to the show. He is a New York Times bestselling author of a large number of books, workbooks, and group studies. His books include Wild at Heart, Get Your Life Back, Beautiful Outlaw, Fathered by God, and many more. In this interview, we discuss his newly-released workbook A Year With Men: A 12-month Plan for Your Guys’ Group. We get into why men’s groups can’t just be about sitting in a circle and sharing our feelings, how we can leverage our personal stories for the benefit of the group, why the series Band of Brothers should be a center point for your group time, and more. We also get John’s thoughts on the biggest story from 2021 that almost no one is talking about and how it will impact us in 2022. Let’s get into it…
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Ways to Avoid Being a Crappy Man in 2022 (Ep. 271)
6 januari 2022 · 1 uur 12 min
In this episode, we go over the many ways that you can avoid being a crappy man in the year 2022. Some of you will be offended. Many of you will use this as the motivation you need to make lasting improvements. This episode is an accountability mirror. Let’s get into it…
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HOLLIE MCKAY | Living Under Taliban Control in Afghanistan (Ep. 270)
4 januari 2022 · 55 min
In this episode, we welcome Hollie McKay back to the show. Hollie is a journalist, war correspondent, humanitarian, and bestselling author of the book Only Cry for the Living: Memos from Inside the ISIS Battlefield. She just returned home to the United States after spending the last several months in Afghanistan living under Taliban control. In this interview, we discuss what it was like on the ground when the Taliban took over Afghanistan, how she stayed under the radar during the takeover, why she fled the country only to come back quickly thereafter, how close she felt like she was to being killed by the Taliban, misconceptions about what is going on in Afghanistan, the deep-seated corruption inside the country, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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Year in Review: 2021 (Ep. 269)
30 december 2021 · 1 uur 2 min
In this episode, Kyle goes through the biggest news stories from the crazy year that was 2021. We will look at the big news stories that we have forgotten about, the most ignored news stories of the year, the most overblown news stories of the year, the biggest single news story of the year, the biggest news person of the year, the likely biggest news stories of 2022, and much more. Let’s get into it… Lees meer
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Best Books of 2021 (Ep. 268)
28 december 2021 · 1 uur 19 min
In this episode, Kyle does a rundown of the best books he read this year. He’ll give out awards for Best Book, Most Challenging, Most Entertaining, Most Impactful, Most Disappointing, and more. He will also detail what he describes as, “the worst book I’ve ever read.” Let’s get into it… Lees meer
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Best Podcasts of 2021 (Ep. 267)
23 december 2021 · 54 min
In this episode, we hand out awards for the best podcasts of 2021. For Undaunted.Life: A Man’s Podcast, we’ll go over categories like Most Talked About Episode, Most Offensive Episode, Audience’s Favorite Interview, Kyle’s Favorite Episode, and more. For other podcast show, we’ll select Best New Podcast, Most Thought-Provoking Podcast, Most Important Podcast Episode, Best Podcast Episode, and more. Let’s get into it… Lees meer
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DR. JONATHAN MCLATCHIE | Science Points to a Creator (Ep. 266)
21 december 2021 · 1 uur 12 min
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Jonathan McLatchie. He is a Christian apologist, an evolutionary biologist, writer, speaker, and debater. He has done many debates against people defending atheism, Islam, and other worldviews. The main focus of his career and work is to promote intelligent, evidence-based Christian faith. In this interview, we discuss how he balances being a Christian apologist and evolutionary biologist, the supposed rift between Christianity and science, the evidence of how science points to a Creator, the reliability of the biblical scriptures, how to address the problem of evil, and much more. Let’s get into it…
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Q&A Vol. 17: School Shootings, Mississippi Abortion Case, College Football Playoff Picks, Joel Osteen’s Walls of Money, & More (Ep. 265)
16 december 2021 · 58 min
In this episode, we get to your questions. Kyle will give you his thoughts on the recent school shooting in Michigan, the odds that Roe v. Wade gets overturned by the Supreme Court, who will win the College Football Playoff, Tulsi Gabbard, why Joel Osteen might have hid money in his walls, fights he wants to see in 2022, who would win in a fight between Chuck Norris and Steven Seagal, and much more. Let’s get into it… Lees meer
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