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Dead Man Talking

Bob Roberts
Cancer
Friendship
Faith
Suffering
Hope
Death
God
Grief
Family
Christian Faith
Christianity
Jesus
Liminal Space
Cancer/terminal Illness
Trevor Gearhart
Regrets
Stage Four Cancer
Theology
Jesus Christ
Grief Share

Dead Man Talking is a raw podcast focused on Bob Roberts, a man facing stage four cancer with honesty and humor. In this podcast, Bob invites longtime college friends Jason Janz, Will Galkin, Ellis Murphree, and Josh Darnell to discuss cancer, suffering, death, hope, and faith in an unfiltered dialogue that embraces life’s unpredictability.

The show is a heartfelt exploration of personal struggle... more

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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 t... more

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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... more

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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. 

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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” ... more

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Recent Guests

Jen Janz
Guest on episode 25; longtime friend and advocate for emotional awareness
Episode: Episode 25 - When Your Anger is a Fifteen (on a scale of 1-10): and Why Its a Good Thing with Jen Janz
Joshua Darnell
Friend from college, veteran and humanitarian worker
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Episode: BONUS EPISODE - More Dead Man Talking: Some Things are Worse Than Death
Ellis Murphree
Episode: Episode 20 - Sobering Cancer Update Inspires Multiple Resignations
Josh Darnell
Episode: Episode 20 - Sobering Cancer Update Inspires Multiple Resignations
Will Galkin
Episode: Episode 20 - Sobering Cancer Update Inspires Multiple Resignations
Jason Janz
Episode: Episode 20 - Sobering Cancer Update Inspires Multiple Resignations
Audra Smith
Guest; ministry focused on suffering women and pastor's widow
The Pastor's Widow ministry
Episode: BONUS EPISODE: Revisiting Cancer, Suffering, and Friendship and More (Live from Emmanuel Baptist PA)
Trevor Gearhart
Guest on episode sharing his near-death experience and recovery
Episode: Episode 17 - Renewal From Wreckage: How A Near Death Experience Changed Trevor Gearhart
Audra Keefer Smith
Author and minister behind The Pastor's Widow
The Pastor's Widow ministry
Episode: Episode 13 - What Happens When You Suffer so Much that You Scream to God and Tell Him "You Can't!":: with Audra Smith the Pastor's Widow

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Bob Roberts
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Thank you

    Big Bob I went to the WILDS Of New Englands and let me say you changed my life and helped me realize more about God and how I want to help serve him. Thank you for your message. All I can think now is “If you are his living statue they should see God when they see you.” And that’s how I want people to see me. Thank you and thank the LORD for all his wonders.

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    Living Statue of God
    United Statesa year ago
  • Do you feel alone

    I have been impacted by Bob Robert’s ( Big Bob) from the Wilds. My boys have been to this wonderful place for better part of their teen life. This is how I have became to know the greatest story and how a man so larger than life could convict you just by a 5 min conversation. As I have listened to all the episodes I have to keep asking myself why isn’t his family with him? I have spent the last year going thru throat cancer with my wife and I felt nothing more than to serve and protect her in th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D.F. from Rincon
    United Statesa year ago
  • Please feel better

    God used you to lead me to Christ and our church has just been so inspired and blessed by you. Thank you for your service for God.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JesusChristIsMyKing!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Im just here for the Will roasts. 🤣

    Never have I so deeply wept and mourned and seconds later laughed out loud. Thank you all for taking the time to minister to one another and invite us to glimpse the beauty and joy of heaven through your friendship. God is being magnified and it is ministering to my soul.

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    CHESKABWRZ
    United Statesa year ago
  • You are going to cry while listening to this podcast.

    You are going to cry while listening to this podcast, but not for the reasons that you think.

    I would imagine that the subject matter of the podcast (imminent death), or the proximity to the host (Bob is someone I would call a friend) will certainly cause some listeners to cry. But those aspects were secondary for me.

    Aristotle said that a friendship is a slow-ripening fruit, and the deep love and friendship that these men have for each other is something that drove me to tears. The depth of th... more

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    jwtwitch
    United Statesa year ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Praise the host's honesty, faith-driven perspective, and the supportive group dynamic.
Listeners highlight the deep friendship and authentic conversations that feel like eavesdropping on a private circle.
Many appreciate the balance of humor and grief and the sense of hope in adversity.
The series is described as moving, relatable, and spiritually uplifting, with strong production and emotional resonance.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 11 - When Your Best Friend Dies: How Tara and Brian Are Finding Their Way Forward
Q: What was Kent like as a husband and father, and how did his illness affect your family dynamics?
Kent was gentle, patient, and deeply committed to family and ministry; his illness shifted daily life, redefined roles, and brought a stronger reliance on faith, community, and intentional time with loved ones.
Episode 14 - You Say You Believe in a Sovereign God Who Orders All of Life. How Then Do You Have Regrets?
Q: If you Christians are determinists, why would you regret anything at all?
The group explains that while God is sovereign, humans still wrestle with real emotions; lament and measured responses to regret can exist within a framework of grace, with Scripture illustrating mystery in sovereignty rather than cold determinism.
Episode 17 - Renewal From Wreckage: How A Near Death Experience Changed Trevor Gearhart
Q: What is the core lesson about faith you want listeners to take away?
Faith is practiced through action and perseverance, not just belief; sanctification is a continuous process where love, forgiveness, and service demonstrate the truth of what one believes about God and his grace.
Episode 17 - Renewal From Wreckage: How A Near Death Experience Changed Trevor Gearhart
Q: How has this experience changed your approach to ministry and personal relationships?
It has amplified a sense of missional urgency, pushing me to engage with people I had neglected, pursue forgiveness where needed, and encourage more proactive, authentic faith in daily life.
Episode 23 – This Isn’t the Way It’s Supposed to Be: Groaning for Something Better
Q: What does groaning mean in the context of faith and suffering?
Groaning is a theological reality that acknowledges 현재 brokenness and longing for restoration, while simultaneously pointing to hope in God through Jesus Christ and the Spirit, who intercede and sustain believers.

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A raw, faith-driven conversation among a tight-knit group of college friends navigating life with a terminal cancer diagnosis. Episodes center on suffering, mortality, friendship, and meaning, blending candid stories, humor, practical emotion work, and spiritual reflections. The format emphasizes honest dialogue over neat answers, with a strong emphasis on community support, resilience, and living purposefully in the face of uncertainty. Noteworthy elements include a consistent focus on faith-informed coping, vulnerable storytelling among male friends, and a sense that suffering can deepen relationships and faith rather than extinguish hope.

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1. Jen Janz
2. Joshua Darnell
3. Ellis Murphree
4. Josh Darnell
5. Will Galkin
6. Jason Janz
7. Audra Smith
8. Trevor Gearhart

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