Dead Man Talking

Bob Roberts
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  • CHRISTIANITY

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 struggles and enduring friendships, where hard truths meet genuine laughter. Bob and his friends share their journeys and reflections on what it means to live fully in the face of mortality. This podcast does not offer neat solutions; it instead presents a love letter to life and friendship, inviting listeners to find hope and grace even in the midst of hardship.

  1. MAR 25

    Episode 23 – This Isn’t the Way It’s Supposed to Be: Groaning for Something Better

    Send us Fan Mail 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.

    1h 15m

  2. MAR 10

    Episode 22 - What Every Man Needs: Why One Friend Isn’t Enough

    Send us Fan Mail 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.

    1h 22m

  3. FEB 17

    Episode 21- Decision-Making in the Face of Death: When Faith, Wisdom and Mortality Collide

    Send us Fan Mail 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.

    58 min

  4. JAN 29 ·  BONUS

    BONUS EPISODE - More Dead Man Talking: Some Things are Worse Than Death

    Send us Fan Mail 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.  To hear more, be sure to follow and subscribe wherever it is that you listen.  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.

    42 min

  5. JAN 22

    Episode 20 - Sobering Cancer Update Inspires Multiple Resignations

    Send us Fan Mail 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.

    1h 11m

  6. JAN 16 ·  BONUS

    BONUS EPISODE: Revisiting Cancer, Suffering, and Friendship and More (Live from Emmanuel Baptist PA)

    Send us Fan Mail Around Thanksgiving 2025, the Dead Man Talking crew met up for a weekend together in Central PA. They spent time together at Camp K, and got the opportunity to present live some of what they have been doing on the podcast.  Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, graciously hosted the DMT crew for a service. Special thanks to the AV team from the church who was able to capture this conversation and Q&A.  Some of what was said here was review from previous episode, but some of what was talked about was shared with fresh perspective and intentionally prescriptive. Even if you are a regular listener of the podcast, this LIVE event is worth the time to check it out.  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.

    1h 1m

  7. 12/31/2025

    Episode 19 - The Cracker Barrel Intervention: When the Guy with Cancer Tells You to Lose 30 Pounds

    Send us Fan Mail It's the end of the year and the beginning of 2026. Looking back on all that the team has experienced here on Dead Man Talking, we have learned a few things. One of the biggest things that we have realized is that our health matters. We only have one life, so we need to be the best stewards with what God has given. Bob leads the charge and sounds that battle cry, in Cracker Barrel of all places, for the crew to change towards better health habits in the upcoming year. He makes the case that very likely the cause of his cancer was poor and careless eating. So, out of love for his brothers, he challenges the group to make better choices in eating and fitness.  In this episode, the group reflects on the challenge that has been made for the team, why it's important and what it will look like in the new year. 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.

    49 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    Episode 18 - DMT Reunion: How Talking With Death Taught Us How to Live in 2025 (Live from Camp K)

    Send us Fan Mail The Dead Man Talking crew gathered during the week of Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania for a time of retreat and renewal. During the weekend away, we were able to sit down and reflect on the year (and even more specifically, the last five months) and rehearse the ways that Bob's cancer and the responses following have changed each of us.  During this episode of reflection, we consider who we were before Bob's big bout with cancer, and how we have all been changed for the good. There is truly a lot to be thankful for.  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.

    1h 16m
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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 struggles and enduring friendships, where hard truths meet genuine laughter. Bob and his friends share their journeys and reflections on what it means to live fully in the face of mortality. This podcast does not offer neat solutions; it instead presents a love letter to life and friendship, inviting listeners to find hope and grace even in the midst of hardship.

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  • Creator
    Bob Roberts
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dead Man Talking
  • Show Website
    Dead Man Talking

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