Bob Wiley is terrified of everything… and that just might save him. In this episode Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney dive into What About Bob? to explore how baby steps, awkward sailing trips, and even death therapy reveal God’s plan to turn fear into freedom. We cover:

• why desperation can be a gift

• the lie of self-reliance vs the power of community

• divine interruptions that reroute your life

Grab the free study guide, share your biggest fear, and join the conversation as we discover how God meets us—one baby step at a time.

Buddy Young Jr. hears that first roar of laughter and everything changes. In this episode of Men at the Movies, host Paul McDonald sits down with Christian comedian Bob Smiley to break down Mr. Saturday Night (1992) and what it teaches men about courage, identity, and family.

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We talk about:

• Why the spotlight can feel safer than your own living room

• “You cannot let the love of the crowd replace the love of your family”

• How laughter is “ten times more powerful than morphine” and why joy heals

• Thick-skin vs. gooey-heart masculinity—being strong without shutting down

• Turning your “first laugh” moment into a lifelong calling

Whether you are a stand-up wannabe, a dad on the sidelines, or a guy wondering if your gifts matter, this conversation will challenge you to step into what you were created to be while staying present for the people who know the real you.

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Key words: Mr. Saturday Night, Billy Crystal, Bob Smiley, stand-up comedy, Christian podcast, faith and film, fatherhood, identity, courage, healing power of laughter, Men at the Movies, movie Bible study.

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Preview ► Camel treks, lit-match stoicism, and why great stories still point us to purpose.

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Miles Spencer road-tested Lawrence of Arabia in real life—1,100 miles on camel, horse, and foot. We unpack resilience, purpose-driven adventure, and how epic stories reveal the Author behind ours.

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Questions

• When have you been surprised by someone’s response to your request in a positive way?
• Think of someone that you consider to be different from you. What are the ways in which you are similar?
• When have you had to do something that you knew was going to hurt?
• How can you develop resilience daily? What is something you can do that is uncomfortable that you can choose to do to develop comfort in the discomfort?
• How can your adventures have a purpose?
• How do you prioritize safety and comfort? How does this hurt your development?

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