UPD Podcast

What does it actually mean to “fear the Lord”?

Feeling stuck in a loop you can’t explain? This episode breaks down generational trauma and “generational curses” as learnable patterns you can actually change, with practical steps to start today.

Why does sin rarely show up looking dangerous? In this Proverbs episode of the Untrained Philosophical Discussionists (UPD Podcast), Andy and Jonny unpack Proverbs 1:10 and explore how temptation works in real life. From cutting corners in business to justifying shady tax decisions, this conversation dives into how sin often entices us through logic, community, and normalization.

Jesus faced the same three temptations that trapped Adam and Eve: hunger, power, and pride. In Matthew 4, we unpack how he resisted, why it mattered, and what it teaches us about fighting temptation with trust, Scripture, prayer, and community.

What happens when hope is delayed and the answers never seem to come?

The Old Testament is not just ancient history. It is a roadmap pointing directly to Jesus. In this episode of the UPD Podcast, Jonny and Andy continue their Fall of Man series by unpacking how the Old Testament prophets foretold the coming of the Messiah hundreds and even thousands of years before Jesus was born. From Genesis 3:15 to Isaiah 53, Micah, Psalms, and Exodus, this conversation traces G...

In this UPD Podcast Proverb breakdown, Andy and Jonny unpack Proverbs 1:31 and what it really teaches about consequences, sin, and the fruit of our choices. Using real life stories, Galatians 6, and the wisdom literature theme of the wise versus the fool, they explain why God is not blocking your fun but protecting your future. A powerful look at sowing, reaping, and the hidden cost of sin.

Former Mormon Dave Swensen shares his powerful story of leaving the LDS church, discovering who Jesus really is, and why Mormon doctrine differs from biblical Christianity.

What really happened in the Garden of Eden? Why did one decision change human history forever? And why does the fall of Adam and Eve still affect us today? In this episode of Untrained Philosophical Discussionists (UPD), Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb kick off a new series by diving deep into Genesis 1–3, unpacking the creation of humanity, the image of God, free will, original sin, and the devastatin...

Former Mormon Dave Swensen shares his powerful story of leaving the LDS church, discovering who Jesus really is, and why Mormon doctrine differs from biblical Christianity. Dave Swensen grew up in the heart of Utah’s Mormon culture, fully committed to the LDS church, its prophets, and its doctrines. He served a mission in Tokyo, attended the temple weekly, and lived by every rule. But after a seri...

Demon possession. Oppression. Mental health. Spiritual warfare. In today’s UPD Podcast episode, Jonny and Andy sit down with longtime friend and missionary Paul Madison, who spent years serving in Central America, Indonesia, and Islamic regions where encounters with the demonic were not rare but part of everyday ministry.

Proverbs 26:11 says, “As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.”Today we break down what Solomon really meant, why this warning is still true today, and how the New Testament deepens this idea through the words of Jesus in Luke 11.

What should Christians actually believe about spiritual warfare? Today on the UPD Podcast, Andy and Jonny dig deep into the Bible, church history, deliverance ministry, the rise of demon obsession online, and what really gives the enemy a foothold in a person’s life.

In this Proverbs study, Jonny and Andy break down what biblical wisdom really is, why it is more than knowledge, and how it becomes a shield that protects us in every season of life. This conversation digs into the Hebrew meanings behind words like forsake, protect, love, and watch over. You will see wisdom in a new light and understand why God calls us to cherish it, guard it, and pursue it for a...

What if the same demonic forces that Israel faced in the Old Testament are still at work in our culture today? In this episode of the UPD Podcast, Jonny and Andy open a new series on demons and spiritual warfare by looking at Moloch, Baal, Asherah, Lucifer, and the ancient practices that still appear in our modern world under different names. We talk about child sacrifice in the ancient world and...

A deep conversation with Elijah Lamb and David Lanning about Gen Z, purpose, social media, calling, comparison, and how Jesus brings clarity to a generation that feels lost.

In today's UPD Reacts episode, Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb respond to a powerful clip from Voddie Baucham on persecution in the church. Voddie explains why comfort, prosperity and ease can weaken believers far more effectively than direct suffering ever could. Jonny and Andy unpack how this applies to the American and Western church today, why persecution has historically led to explosive spiri...

20 men gathered for the first annual UPD fireside chat - an honest, raw, and inspiring conversation about faith, sin, vulnerability, and what it really means to be a man of God. Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb from Untrained Philosophical Discussionists (UPD Podcast) host a group of brothers in Christ for food, fellowship, and powerful conversation. Together, they unpack classic Christian quotes from m...

What happens when the battle doesn’t end after war? Army veteran Keith Totten served as a mechanized infantryman - but his hardest fight began when he came home. After years of battling PTSD, addiction, and suicidal thoughts, Keith founded One Team, One Fight for PTSD to help other veterans find hope and healing. In this episode, Keith opens up to Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb about his journey throu...

Have you ever tried to help someone and ended up feeling drained, guilty, or off course? In this episode of the UPD Podcast, Andy and Jonny explore biblical boundaries—how to love deeply without losing yourself. Drawing from Galatians 6, Mark 1, and Nehemiah 6, they unpack what Scripture teaches about carrying others’ burdens wisely, avoiding burnout, and knowing when to step back so God can work....

“The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.” — Proverbs 12:26In this episode of the UPD Podcast, Andy and Jonny unpack why your inner circle matters more than you think. Whether you’re a church leader, parent, or friend, the people you allow to speak into your life will either sharpen you—or slowly lead you off course. They explore how yes-men and un...

Helping others is one of the most Christlike things we can do...but what happens when helping starts to hurt? In this powerful episode of UPD Podcast (Untrained Philosophical Discussionists), hosts Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb explore the tension between compassion and burnout. Using real-life experiences and biblical stories from Moses, Elijah, and Jeremiah, they discuss how to serve people with lo...

Proverbs 22:24–25 says,“Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.”In this UPD Podcast episode, Andy and Jonny unpack the wisdom in this passage and how it applies to men today. They talk honestly about dealing with anger, mentoring others without taking on their problems, and finding balance betw...

Minnesota’s courts just left in place the state’s expansive abortion protections, and a federal judge dismissed a challenge in September 2025. In this episode, we react to what that means, why it matters, and how Christians can speak the truth in love. We also walk through real statistics, the most-cited “hard cases,” and practical, compassionate alternatives. If you’re wrestling with a past decis...

What do you do when life falls apart? When you lose your job, face impossible challenges, and question everything you thought you knew about God? In this powerful episode of the UPD Podcast (Untrained Philosophical Discussionists), hosts Andy Lamb and Jonny Hanson sit down with Dr. Josh Turner — pastor, author, and speaker — who shares how he rediscovered his faith after being fired from ministry,...