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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.