UPD Podcast

The Ten Commandments can feel ancient, even outdated. But in this first episode of our Ten Commandments series, Andy Lamb, Jonny Hanson, and Pastor Mike Adkins (Grace Church Orlando) unpack why the first commandment is not just a rule, it’s a rescue. Exodus 20 starts with relationship, not a threat: “I am the Lord your God who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.” We talk about wh...

What is the church actually supposed to be and why do so many men feel stuck, disconnected, or uninvolved? In this episode, we answer real questions about faith, purpose, serving, and community. From the biblical definition of the church to why most people never take the next step, this conversation challenges passive belief and calls you into something deeper. Whether you're a Christian, skeptic,...

Why does everything feel chaotic, divided, and unstable right now, and why isn’t anything fixing it? This episode exposes the hidden “religions” we build around politics, identity, and control and why only Jesus offers real peace, clarity, and purpose.

Gabe Poirot shares his near-death experience after a traumatic skateboarding accident, where he says he left his body, visited heaven, and met Jesus face to face.

Why do so many men feel stuck, lost, or without purpose? In this powerful fireside conversation, a group of men open up about addiction, masculinity, faith, brotherhood, and what it really takes to follow Jesus. This episode challenges the idea that there’s an easy path in life and explores the truth that both paths are hard, but only one leads to purpose. If you’re wrestling with discipline, iden...

Is the justice system really broken, or is it doing exactly what it was designed to do? We sit down with attorney Josh Horton, a former addict and repeat offender turned lawyer, exposes how addiction, incarceration, mental health, and profit collide inside America’s legal system. We talk about why so many recovery programs fail, why the church needs to step into the addiction crisis, and why this...

Josh Horton’s story is one of the most powerful addiction and redemption testimonies you’ll hear. After losing his father in a tragic accident at only eight weeks old, Josh grew up surrounded by alcohol, trauma, and broken family dynamics. By age 13 he was drinking, by 15 he was being arrested, and eventually he accumulated nearly 30 arrests, jail time, and a life spiraling toward death. But this...

Ever feel like your past mistakes disqualify you from being the spiritual leader of your family? Like you can’t lead your wife well because porn, distractions, and pressure keep pulling you back? In this episode of Untrained Philosophical Discussionists, Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb unpack five core struggles men face after coming to Jesus: identity, integrity, vulnerability, temptation, and the fea...

In this episode, Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb talk about readiness and restraint: how to become battle ready as a Christian without becoming the wrong kind of man. We unpack why social media trains us to be reactionary, how “meekness” is actually bridled strength, and how to discern which hills are worth dying on.

We are surrounded by outrage, addiction, and constant distraction, and a lot of us feel like life is out of balance. In this episode, Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb unpack the difference between what culture calls “peace” and what the Bible calls a sound mind.

Revival has broken out at Southeastern University (SEU) in Lakeland, Florida, where multi-day worship and repentance services have led the school to pause classes. Here's our reaction.

We’re doing something different today: reacting to your comments, emails, and a few spicy quotes. We talk about reverence for God (Father vs “dad”), why people question celebrity faith, and the debate around Christian artists monetizing merch and VIP experiences. We also break down a viral clip about weed and following Jesus, plus how to think biblically about being sober-minded without sliding in...

This is not a highlight reel. It’s a real conversation about what addiction does to your body, your relationships, your identity, and your hope. Jonny shares how people along the way helped him see the truth, how relapse pulled him back under, and how one late-night phone call to a pastor became the turning point that led to rehab, surrender, and a brand new life.

UPD Podcast's own Andy Lamb shares his unfiltered story: growing up in church but feeling abandoned, chasing the party life, addiction, arrests, cocaine, church hurt, marriage chaos, and the moment he finally said, “I’m an addict. I don’t know what to do.” This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a real testimony about relapse, rock bottom, and what changed when Jesus met him in the mess.

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.