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

In this episode, we welcome Mike Ritland back to the show for an in-studio interview. Mike served 12 years in the US Navy as a member of SEAL Team THREE. He is also a renowned multi-purpose canine trainer, the host of Mike Drop podcast, and the bestselling author of such books as “Team Dog” and “Trident K9 Warriors”. In this interview, we discuss the circumstances that led him to Christ, the impact that the assassination of Charlie Kirk had on him personally, how the evil he saw during his time at war impacted how he views humanity, how a simple text message question he sent to Kyle changed the trajectory of his faith journey, why he started doing jiu-jitsu in his 40s and how it has helped him develop as a man, 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 6:5-11. 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 Pastor Mark Hitchcock back to the studio. He has served as the Senior Pastor of Faith Bible Church (Kyle’s home church) in Edmond, OK for 34 years. He is also a Research Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary. In this interview, we discuss his latest book “The Persian Storm”, how the current war in Iran is fitting into Biblical prophecy, why he thinks the Rapture will take place soon and how it will work, the countries that will be involved in the wars during the End Times, why he thinks the United States and China are not named explicitly in end times prophecies, why we are seeing an increase in Anti-Semitism coming from the Left and the Right, if he thinks God intervened to save Donald Trump from an assassin’s bullet so that he could be involved in the war against Iran, whether or not Christians should be rooting for the US/Israel military alliance, how we should view the people of Iran vs. the governing authorities of Iran, how the Iranian Shiite regime’s belief in the “Twelfth Imam” affects how they approach warfare and terrorism, how Christians should act in light of Biblical prophecy 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 welcome David Pollack to the show. He is a three-time All-American football player from the University of Georgia, the 2004 Chuck Bednarik Award winner (top defensive player in the country), a two-time SEC Defensive Player of the Year, and a first round pick in the 2005 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals (17th overall). He is also the author of a new book, “Every Day Counts: Start Where You Are. Use What You Have. Do What You Can”. In this interview, we discuss his heart for helping men level up, how he had an identity crisis after his dream of becoming an NFL player ended during his second career game, his faith journey as a disciple of Christ, how to execute on ideas, how parents should approach youth sports and church attendance, how to fix the problems with collegiate athletics, 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 6:1-4. 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 Joby Martin back to the show to answer your questions. In this interview, we discuss the kerfuffle he caused in a previous episode when he spoke about self-defense, if Adam and Eve are in Heaven, his thoughts on Christian couples having prenuptial agreements, how a husband should approach his wife who is in a cult, his thoughts on AI worship music, 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 welcome Joel Muddamalle to the show. He is a theologian, author, and speaker. He serves as the Director of Theology and Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries under the leadership of Lysa TerKeurst. He is the author of a new book, The Unseen Battle: Spiritual Warfare, the Three Rebellions, and Christ's Victory Over Dark Powers. In this interview, we discuss the process of becoming a theologian, how he ended up working at a women’s ministry, how Feminism has impacted modern women’s ministries, his issues with modern Christian Contemporary Music (CCM), who he thinks the Nephilim are, if there are still descendants of the Nephilim on earth right now, how the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the answer to the “Three Rebellions” described in Genesis, why he refers to the book of Enoch throughout his newest book, 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 5:15-21. 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, Kyle breaks down quotes from one of the most nefarious people in the history of American politics: James Talarico. 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 Paul Horn to the show. He is a strength and fitness coach that was credentialed through the Starting Strength program. Also, he is the author of “Radically Simple Strength” and “Radically Simple Muscle”. His Mission: Helping average guys build awesome bodies. In this interview, we discuss why he got into the Starting Strength world, why he decided to bring in more of an aesthetics approach, the major lifts that everyone at every age should be doing, what happens when you try to cut corners by using steroids, what he would suggest to novice, intermediate, and advanced lifters, the importance of rest and recovery, 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 5:12-14. 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 Benjamin Nolot back to the show. He is a film producer, director, and writer. He is known for his feature films Nefarious: Merchant of Souls (2011), Liberated: The New Sexual Revolution (2017), and Raised On Porn (2021), and has been nominated for Best Director at multiple film festivals. He’s also the director of a three-part series called “Beyond Fantasy”which exposes the dark underbelly of the pornography industry. In this interview, we discuss his documentary “Buying Her” which focuses on men that have participated in the sex trafficking industry, his new documentary “High Class” which exposes the commercial sex trade industry in Nevada from the perspective of the women who used to be trafficked there, the direct link between pornography consumption and human trafficking, why politicians are not trying to ban pornography across the US, what men can do to fight against human trafficking, 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 welcome Brook Reeves to the studio. He is the lead singer and founding member of the legendary Christian Deathcore band Impending Doom. In this interview, we discuss how he got into death metal music, how he became a follower of Christ, why he thinks he was called to make God-glorifying music for people that love death metal, why he decided to tour with secular bands from the beginning, the Gospel fruit he has seen by forging friendships and inroads with other bands, how he handles the complaints that his music “sounds Satanic”, his Mt. Rushmore of metal, how the musical landscape has changed over the past two decades, the future of Impending Doom, 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 5:12. 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 special bonus episode, Kyle introduces the world to the NEHEMIAH; a knife collaboration with Dawson Knives. 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 John Roy to the show. He is the CEO of Dawson Knives out of Prescott, AZ. They have been in business since 1973 making knives and swords. In this interview, we discuss how he got into the family business of knifemaking, why he considers Jesus to be the CEO of the company, the process of designing and building a knife, why the company will only use American materials, products, and labor, the collaboration they did with Wes Huff, the reveal of the collaboration they are doing with Undaunted.Life, 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 welcome Terry Wilson to the studio. He is a retired Green Beret who served for over 20 years with multiple deployments during the Global War on Terror. In this interview, we discuss why he chose to go to the Army, the moment he decided he wanted to screen for Special Forces, his desire to get into firefights, how he compartmentalized trauma and fear while on deployment, the first time he lost a fellow Green Beret, how he viewed his role as a Christian in combat, how losing his son in a motorcycle accident affected his faith, his message to men that think they can’t be a tough guy and a Christ-follower, 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 5:6-11. 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 Thom Rainer back to the show. He is an author, church consultant, and former pastor. He is also theFounder and CEO of Church Answers which is an online community and resource for church leaders. Prior to founding Church Answers, Rainer served as president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. He has written three #1 bestselling books: I Am a Church Member, Autopsy of a Deceased Church, and Simple Church. In this interview, we discuss his new book “Crucial Commitments: 5 Simple Decisions That Members of Healthy and Growing Churches Make”, the church trends he has seen since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, what happens when people look for “perfect churches”, the problem with individuals looking for churches or pastors to “feed them”, why churches without actual membership suffer, what families teach their children when they prioritize travel sports over church involvement, why churches capitulate to the culture, the role of radical prayer in the health of a congregation, why individual Christians should not avoid evangelism, 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 flip the normal script. This time, Joby asks Kyle the questions. In this interview, we discuss what led to Kyle launching Undaunted.Life, how he approaches preparing for podcast interviews, what he thinks Satan’s number one tactic against men is, the role of discipline in his life, 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