Defiant Under Fire

Mark McCormack

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What happens when the world pushes back against your faith? Do you crumble or do you rise up? On 'Defiant Under Fire', l will take a hard look at the struggles we face and discover how to stand firm, fight for what's true, and never give up on the hope that sets us free.

5 Sept

Fake Messages & Generational Warfare — Episode 46 with Mark & Jeremy

Wake up. Pray. Bible study. Devotional. Coffee. Worship music. Another perfect day with Jesus. Scroll through Christian social media and sometimes it looks like everyone else has figured it out. But what happens when you wake up and you don't feel like praying? What happens when you read the Bible and still feel lost? When you're struggling with the same sin you've been fighting for years? When you're angry with God, exhausted, lonely, anxious about the future or simply wondering why your life doesn't look anything like the Christian life you're seeing online? Find my links here: https://linktr.ee/clockworkjunkiepodcast In this episode of The Defiant Under Fire, we get brutally honest about the difference between the Christianity people POST and the Christianity people actually LIVE. Jeremy joins me as we talk about fake messages, the pressure to look like we've got everything together, and what life can actually feel like for an ordinary Christian trying to follow Jesus in a world that constantly pulls us in the opposite direction. But we also go deeper. We talk about the enemy, spiritual warfare and generational patterns — the things that can be passed down through families, the behaviours and beliefs we inherit without even realising it, and the possibility that some of the battles we're fighting didn't begin with us. Are we sometimes fighting battles we don't even understand? Are we giving the enemy too much credit? Or are Christians sometimes far too comfortable pretending spiritual warfare isn't real? And perhaps most importantly: What does following Jesus actually look like when nobody is watching? No perfect morning routines. No pretending. No polished Christian image. Just two people trying to understand what it really means to follow Christ while dealing with the very real struggles of life. If you've ever looked at other Christians and thought, "Why doesn't my faith feel like that?” — this episode is for you. Mark McCormackCreator & HostDefiant Under Fire & The Clockwork Junkie Podcast
16 Aug

Waiting For Answers - Episode #45

What do we do when we pray, trust God, wait... and nothing changes? In this episode, Mark and Jeremy wrestle with some uncomfortable questions about God's will, unanswered prayer and what it actually means to be guided by God. What if you spend years praying for something that was never going to happen? How are we supposed to know whether God is closing a door, asking us to wait, or simply leaving the decision in our hands? You Can Support The Podcast Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/clockworkjunkie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find my links here: https://linktr.ee/clockworkjunkiepodcast And then the conversation takes a more personal turn. Jeremy talks about his relationship with his wife and Mark opens up about relationships, marriage and what he's actually looking for in a godly woman — not just attraction, but the kind of character, faith and values that could form the foundation of a lasting marriage. Mark McCormack Creator & Host Defiant Under Fire & The Clockwork Junkie Podcast
10 Aug

Dealing With Shame - episode #44

We've all been there. You find Jesus. You experience His grace. You believe your life has changed... and then somehow, somewhere, you fall back into old habits. The shame creeps in, and before long, you begin to avoid the very One who came to save you. You Can Support The Podcast Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/clockworkjunkie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find my links here: https://linktr.ee/clockworkjunkiepodcast In this episode, inspired by one of the most powerful storylines in The Chosen, we explore why shame makes us run from God, why we believe we've gone too far, and why Jesus never stops calling us back. This isn't an episode about pretending Christians don't struggle. It's about discovering that failure doesn't have the final word.Mark McCormack Creator & Host Defiant Under Fire
3 Aug

Episode 43 – The Battle Is Real | Featuring Jeremy Little

Is evil simply the result of broken human nature, or are we living through a spiritual war far greater than most people realise? In this episode, I'm joined by my dear friend Jeremy Little for a raw and thought-provoking conversation about the reality of evil in our world. You Can Support The Podcast Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/clockworkjunkie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find my links here: https://linktr.ee/clockworkjunkiepodcast We discuss the darkness we see every day and ask whether these are merely social problems or evidence of a deeper spiritual battle. What does the Bible really teach about Satan, demons and spiritual warfare? Are Christians under attack in ways they fail to recognise? Why does evil seem to be increasing, and how should followers of Christ respond without living in fear? Whether you're a lifelong Christian, a sceptic, or simply searching for answers, this episode will challenge you to think deeply about the world around you—and the battle within. "Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." – Ephesians 6:12 The battle is real. The question is... are we awake to it? Mark McCormack Creator & Host Defiant Under Fire & The Clockwork Junkie Podcast
27 Jul

Can We Trust Paul - Episode #42

Paul wrote almost half of the New Testament, yet unlike Peter, John and Matthew, he never spent three years walking with Jesus. So why do Christians trust him? Should we? You Can Support The Podcast Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/clockworkjunkie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find my links here: https://linktr.ee/clockworkjunkiepodcast 👈 In this episode, I invite you into one of my own biggest questions as a Christian. We'll explore Paul's dramatic conversion, his relationship with the apostles, the evidence for his calling, and why his writings continue to shape the Christian faith two thousand years later. This isn't an attack on Paul. It's an honest search for truth. Whether you're a lifelong Christian, an atheist, or simply someone asking difficult questions, I hope this conversation encourages you to think more deeply and keep seeking the One at the centre of it all—Jesus Christ. Sometimes the strongest faith isn't afraid to ask the hardest questions. Mark McCormackCreator & HostDefiant Under Fire
20 Jul

The Desert Wasn't Empty - Episode #41

For ten years I lived with chronic depression. This isn't a conversation about quick fixes, motivational quotes or pretending everything will be okay. It's the most honest account I've ever shared about what those ten years were really like. In this deeply personal episode, I talk about the sleepless nights, the panic, the feeling of being trapped inside my own mind, the moment I looked in the mirror and barely recognised myself, and the decision that ultimately changed everything. You Can Support The Podcast Here: ⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/clockworkjunkie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find my links here: https://linktr.ee/clockworkjunkiepodcast 👈 I also explain how I slowly rebuilt my life—not overnight, but one small step at a time—and why, six years after recovering, I still work on my mental health every single day. Along the way I share something I've rarely spoken about publicly: the strange and overwhelming sense that, during my darkest moments, the desert I found myself in wasn't empty. At the time I couldn't explain it. Looking back today, I see that part of my journey very differently. Whether you've struggled with depression yourself, love someone who has, or simply want to understand what it's really feels like from the inside, I hope this episode reminds you that you're never as alone as you think you are. If this conversation resonates with you, please consider following the Podcast, leaving a rating or review, and sharing the episode with someone who may need to hear it. Sometimes hope begins with a single conversation. Thank You, Create & Host Mark McCormack
13 Jul

When Hope Doesn't Make Sense - Episode #40

What do you do when life doesn't go the way you prayed it would? When the bills keep coming, your health keeps failing, your prayers seem unanswered, and the world feels darker with every passing day. In this deeply personal episode of Defiant Under Fire, I step away from easy answers and talk honestly about what it means to follow Christ when hope doesn't come naturally. From losing my job and living with a recurring back injury, to watching a world filled with war, hatred, abuse, greed and suffering, I ask the question many Christians are afraid to admit: How do we keep trusting God when life hurts? This isn't an episode about pretending everything will be okay. It's about discovering a hope that isn't built on circumstances, success, money, health or comfort—but on the unchanging character of Jesus. Find links for "The Clockwork Junkie Podcast" here: https://linktr.ee/clockworkjunkiepodcast 👈 As always feel free to email me here: dufpodcast@gmail.com Talk Soon, Mark Creator & Host
29 Jun

Death By 1000 Lies - Episode #40

Most people don't lose hope overnight. Most people don't walk away from God in a single moment. Most people aren't destroyed by one catastrophic decision. It happens slowly. One lie at a time. In this deeply personal episode of Defiant Under Fire, we explore the unseen battle taking place inside every human mind. The quiet whispers that tell us we're not enough. That God has forgotten us. That nothing will ever change. That we're too broken, too far gone, too damaged to be loved. Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of Thomas Aquinas, C.S. Lewis, and the teachings of Jesus Himself, we uncover how lies shape our thoughts, our beliefs, and ultimately our lives. This isn't an episode about fear. It's an episode about freedom. Because every lie loses its power when exposed to truth. If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, anxiety, shame, hopelessness, temptation, or the feeling that you're fighting a battle nobody else can see, this conversation is for you. The war is real. The lies are real. But the truth is greater. And Christ still sets captives free. "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free." — John 8:32 Find links for "The Clockwork Junkie Podcast" here: https://linktr.ee/clockworkjunkiepodcast 👈 As always feel free to email me here: dufpodcast@gmail.com Talk Soon, Mark Creator & Host

What happens when the world pushes back against your faith? Do you crumble or do you rise up? On 'Defiant Under Fire', l will take a hard look at the struggles we face and discover how to stand firm, fight for what's true, and never give up on the hope that sets us free.

Creator

Mark McCormack
Years Active

2026
Episodes

46
Rating

Explicit
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© Mark McCormack
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Defiant Under Fire