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Episode 19 - The Cracker Barrel Intervention: When the Guy with Cancer Tells You to Lose 30 Pounds Dec 31, 2025

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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.

Episode 18 - DMT Reunion: How Talking With Death Taught Us How to Live in 2025 (Live from Camp K) Dec 16, 2025

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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.

Episode 17 - Renewal From Wreckage: How A Near Death Experience Changed Trevor Gearhart Nov 20, 2025

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Trevor Gearhart, a pastor and long time friend of the guys on the DMT podcast, joins the team as they talk with him about his recent death experience. That's right! Trevor suffered a severe heart attack while driving home from the "gym", drove off the road and crashed into an apartment complex. The emergency team on site had to resuscitate him after being ruled dead for three and a half minutes.
Since his "death" experience, Trevor has been shown a lot about what matters in life and how important it is for him to act quickly on the things that matter in our lifetime to God. This is an episode that you will not want to pass up.
If you are in the State College/ Harrisburg, PA area on the weekend of November 22-23, we would love to see you. Here are some details about where we will be. Come say hi.
Two DMT Events on Sunday November 23rd
Morning Event:
Where: Calvary Baptist Church in Huntingdon PA https://www.hereatcalvary.org/about-us (Paator Derrick Suttles)
What Time: 10:00am - Combined Session and Dead Man Talking Introductions; 11:00am - Worship Service; 12:30 - Lunch; 1:30 - Discussion Panel Q&A
Cost: Free
Evening Event:
Where: Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mechanicsburg PA https://ebc4me.org/ (Pastor Steve Crews)
What Time: 6PM
Cost: Free

Episode 16 - So, You Have Cancer... Bob's Cancer 101 Guide Nov 10, 2025

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Bob shares an honest and hopeful update on his health and cancer journey. In this conversation, he offers personal insights on what it’s like to walk through cancer—both for those diagnosed and for those walking alongside someone who is. Drawing from his own experience, Bob offers some helpful tips as he and the guys reflect on what has helped him most and what he’s learned about faith, friendship, and resilience along the way.

For a solid "Top Ten" things to know and do once the dreaded "cancer" diagnoses has been given, https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16gkFvptk2/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Additionally, the guys share the details about a live in person event that will be happening soon. Check out the details below.

Two DMT Events on Sunday November 23rd
Morning Event:
Where: Calvary Baptist Church in Huntingdon PA https://www.hereatcalvary.org/about-us (Paator Derrick Suttles)

What Time:

10:00am - Combined Session and Dead Man Talking Introductions
11:00am - Worship Service
12:30 - Lunch
1:30 - Discussion Panel Q&A

Cost: Free
Evening Event:
Where: Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mechanicsburg PA https://ebc4me.org/ (Pastor Steve Crews)
What Time: 6PM
Cost: Free

Episode 15 - WAVE, Upon WAVE, Upon WAVE!!: How Is It Possible to Have Hope In the Middle of All of This? Oct 09, 2025

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Just when you would suspect that Bob's cancer situation was as bad as it could get, this week things got much darker and devastating. In this episode, Bob shares an update regarding his cancer. But he also shares some more discouraging news about family and what that means for him and those closest to him.
Be sure to listen to the end to find out details that might be of interest in the upcoming DMT meet up in November.

Episode 14 - You Say You Believe in a Sovereign God Who Orders All of Life. How Then Do You Have Regrets? Sep 22, 2025

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Does the feeling of regret have a place in the life of a Christian if they believe in a sovereign God who is all powerful and has determined all that happens. Does regret undermine genuine faith in the Christian God?
The DMT crew respond to a very thoughtful question from a listener about the place that regret plays in the life of a Christian. What do we do with feelings regarding the decisions that we have made that led to less than desirable outcomes? How do we justify our feelings and still believe that God has a plan in life no matter the circumstances.

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 Sep 05, 2025

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In this episode of the Dead Man Talking Podcast, the crew is joined by Audra Keefer Smith who the guys have known for decades through college.

Audra has suffered a significant amount of loss and brokenness in her lifetime. In the episode, Bob points out that among the many trials she has faced, three significant ones are the loss of a child, the loss of her husband, and being diagnosed with cancer. In the midst of this, God has done a magnificent work in and through her.

If you want to encourage and support the work that Audra is doing by giving towards the ministry of The Pastor Widow, you can donate here. Your support will help continue to uphold the wonderful work that she is already doing. Your gifts are greatly appreciated.

Again, this the link that you can use to donate to support Audra Smith financially: https://thepastorswidow.com/give/

She is the writer and creator behind the widely read blog and Facebook page called "The Pastor's Widow."

You can find her website/blog here.

Her Facebook Page here.

Her Instagram here.

And you can find here on YouTube here.

If you would like to give to help support Audra and the work that she is doing through the Pastor's Widow, please consider generously giving toward her work here.

Bonus Episode:Bonus Episode: Bob Shares Very Important News and Updates About His Health, the Podcast and More... Sep 03, 2025

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🎙️ Dead Man Talking: Episode Milestone & Gratitude 🎙️

Yesterday I had the joy of sitting down with my friend Jason Janz to record a short but meaningful 14-minute episode of Dead Man Talking. We began by celebrating a milestone I honestly wasn’t sure we’d ever see: twelve episodes. When we started, we didn’t know if this would last past three or four. To be here now is nothing short of grace.

Along the way, so many of you have spoken words of encouragement, shared constructive feedback, and cheered us forward. Every note, every prayer, every message of “keep going” has mattered more than you know. Thank you. 🙏

We also paused to acknowledge our donors—those who have carried not just the podcast, but me personally, through this valley. Your generosity has supported my medical needs, and it has allowed Dead Man Talking to exist at all. From the depths of my heart: thank you.

As Jason and I looked ahead, we talked about where the podcast is going. More and more, we want to highlight the stories of other sufferers—other people in the valley—so that together we can shine a light on hope in the midst of darkness. That’s the heartbeat moving forward.

And in that spirit, our biggest patrons have asked us to open the door for one last financial push toward my GoFundMe, even as the podcast begins shifting its fundraising focus to bless others we highlight in future episodes. Here’s a link to the GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-bob-roberts-cancer-journey

I can’t say it enough: I am grateful. Grateful for life, grateful for friends who sit in the valley with me, and grateful for you—for every prayer, every word, every gift, and every moment you’ve carried me further than I could have gone on my own.

This update was recorded September 1, 2025. The following update was posted on FB on September 2.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16sGvMvMya/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Episode 12 - Loving God, Hating His Plan: Learning to Grieve When I Lost My Wife Aug 08, 2025

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It's hard to talk about sometimes. When a man suffers the pain of loss and despair, grief is real and present whether it's seen or expressed.
One of our co-hosts, Ellis Murphree, shares the story of the what it was like to go through the tragic loss of his first wife and what God did in him to set him on course to hope and healing.
Beyond that, Murph has embraced his new reality, and has given himself to help others like him in their time of suffering and pain.
Loss and suffering is no joke for anyone. Listen to this episode as our five guys reflect on Murph's experience and give comment and insight to his response and recourse.

Episode 11 - When Your Best Friend Dies: How Tara and Brian Are Finding Their Way Forward Jul 24, 2025

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The DMT crew is joined by Tara Martindale whose husband Kent passed away in November of 2024 due to a cancer in his brain that was incurable. Tara shares part of their story and the lessons that she learned throughout the process. A friend and pastor of the Tara and Kent, Brian Peterson, joins us on episode as well. He shares his perspective both as a friend of Kent's as well as a witness of their experience.
Together, Brian and Tara along with the DMT crew share in the amazing goodness and greatness of God.

From Bob Roberts about this episode:

This may be the most important episode of Dead Man Talking yet. I suspect it is.
A few weeks ago, four of us had the profound honor of sitting down with Tara Martindale and her pastor, Brian Peterson. Tara recently lost her beloved husband, Kent, after a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer.
What unfolded in that interview left us speechless. As we listened to Tara recount her journey through the valley of grief, pain, and unimaginable love, it became crystal clear: we were sitting at the feet of a spiritual Jedi. We asked questions; she dropped gold. Honestly, we felt like Padawans in the presence of a master.
Her honesty. Her wisdom. Her fierce, humble faith.
This episode isn’t just for those who have walked through loss—it’s for anyone who has ever asked, “Where is God in this fire?” Because Tara’s story reminds us of a beautiful, blazing truth: we are never alone in the furnace. There’s always Another with us.
If you or someone you love is carrying sorrow, facing illness, or simply feeling the weight of life right now—please listen. And please share.
🎧 Streaming now wherever you get your podcasts. Just search for “Dead Man Talking.”
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