Joy Hour

In Episode 47 of Joy Hour, Tom Lyman sits down with Ben Barichivich for a conversation about broken homes, rebuilding after divorce, spiritual discipline, testimony, and the power of brotherhood. Ben shares how the divorce of his parents shaped his early life, how his own marriage later fell apart, and how those painful chapters forced him to stop trying to figure life out alone. What began as a s...

In Episode 46 of Joy Hour, Tom Lyman sits down with Lee Adams, founder of Men with Hearts, for an honest conversation about fatherhood, mentorship, redemption, and why boys need strong men in their lives. Lee shares his own story of growing up with love in his home, but without the consistent presence and direction he needed. He opens up about the pain, destructive choices, addiction, self-hatred,...

In Episode 45 of Joy Hour, Tom Lyman sits down with his father-in-law, Pastor Glen Williams, for an honest conversation about anger, pride, forgiveness, marriage, and the work required to become a healthier man. Pastor Glen brings more than a decade of experience teaching anger management, substance abuse, domestic violence, and behavioral change through the NCTI curriculum and the On Track Life E...

In Episode 44 of Joy Hour, Tom Lyman sits down with his friend Pastor John Little for a conversation about faithfulness, service, family, truth, and the quiet choices that shape a meaningful life. John shares how his earliest memories of church began as a child in Japan, where he experienced the presence of God before he could fully understand the language or everything happening around him. He re...

This is Episode 43, Part 4 of 4, the final installment in the Joy Hour series for men who are ready to stop drifting and start building. If you’re starting here, this episode still works as a stand-alone, but it also serves as the series “decision point.” Part 1 calls men out of drift. Part 2 focuses on winning the morning. Part 3 confronts the hidden battle. Part 4 brings it home with action. Thi...

This is Episode 42, Part 3 of 4 in the Joy Hour series built for men who want more than survival mode. If this is your first episode in the series, here’s the quick setup: Part 1 confronts drifting. Part 2 builds structure and daily discipline. Part 3 goes deeper into the part most men avoid, the private battle. This episode focuses on what keeps men stuck: isolation, shame, secrets, and the habit...

This is Episode 41, Part 2 of 4 in our Joy Hour series built for men who are tired of drifting and ready to live with discipline, purpose, and real joy. If you’re jumping in here without hearing Part 1, here’s the foundation: this series is about building a life that’s anchored in God first, strengthened by brotherhood, and protected by clear standards, accountability, and daily obedience. It’s no...

In Part 1 of this Built Men series, Tom Lyman lays the foundation: most men are not weak because they lack desire, they’re weak because they have no standard. When there’s no standard, a man drifts, lives by emotion, and gets pulled toward what’s easy, popular, and comfortable. Tom anchors this episode in Ecclesiastes 12:13 and calls men to step out of denial, draw a line, and build a life that’s...

In this episode, Tom Lyman talks straight about purpose and why so many men feel stuck even when life “looks fine” on paper. He opens Ecclesiastes and challenges the idea that comfort, success, and busy schedules can satisfy the deeper hunger in a man’s soul. Tom reframes soul winning as more than a church phrase. It’s the mission that pulls your priorities into alignment and brings clarity to Mon...

Tom Lyman sits down with Jonathan and Kayla Mansour to talk about their daughter Marley, known by many as “Marley the Rare.” They walk through the long road of noticing delays, years of searching for answers, and the moment they finally received a diagnosis, only to be told it was so rare there was little information to guide them.  But this conversation is not just about the diagnosis. It’s about...

In Part 4 of the Built Men series, Tom Lyman gets direct about the fight most men are losing quietly: isolation. He breaks down why “I’m fine” is often the biggest lie men believe, and why God never designed men to carry pressure, temptation, and responsibility alone. Tom talks about brotherhood as a spiritual strategy, not a trend: men connected to Jesus and connected to other men who will ask re...

Welcome back to Joy Hour. This is Part 3 of the Built Men series, and today Tom Lyman goes straight to the real battlefield: your mind. Fear, doubt, negative thinking, isolation, and old habits all start here. Tom breaks down the difference between fearing the future and fearing God (reverence), then challenges men to stop trying to fight alone. Healing and strength are built in connection: with J...

In Part 2 of the Built Men series, Tom Lyman gets practical about the most overlooked battleground in a man’s life: the first part of the day. If you start your morning with noise, screens, and reaction mode, you are handing your focus away before you have even chosen your purpose. Tom talks through why discipline is not about perfection, it’s about direction. Winning the morning means getting qui...

Tom Lyman is in the studio solo, speaking directly to men who are tired of drifting and ready to build a life that actually matters. This is Part 1 of a 4-part Built Men series, laying the foundation for why this brotherhood exists and what it’s calling men out of. Tom challenges you with two core questions: What is your purpose and what is your definition of success. He confronts the “squirrel ca...

Tom Lyman is joined by Pastor John Hargrove, his pastor and mentor, for a grounded conversation on what leadership looks like when it’s shaped by Jesus, not ego. They unpack forgiveness as a daily discipline, identity rooted in Christ, and why the Kingdom advances through humility and service, not spotlight. Pastor Hargrove shares the story of his radical deliverance and the moment that redirected...

On this episode of The Joy Hour, Tom Lyman sits down with his son, Carter Lyman, for an honest father-son conversation with no script and no filters. Carter, nearly 18, shares what it has been like growing up through major transition, moving from Washington to Texas, stepping into work and ministry, and navigating the pressure that comes with becoming a man. Tom and Carter talk candidly about fait...

Tiffany Whiseant joins Tom Lyman for a raw, hope-filled conversation about prodigals, church hurt, and the mental battle of coming back to God after years away. Tiffany shares what it’s like to carry shame, comparison, and the weight of “I knew better,” while still feeling God pulling you home. They talk about why so many prodigals don’t stay, what the church can do after the altar call, and why r...

Today on Joy Hour, Tom Lyman sits down with Tristan Helm—mental health coach, national best-selling author, and international speaker—to talk about anxiety, trauma, and what it looks like to move forward when you feel stuck. Tristan’s work is shaped by his own story and by years of study around PTSD, anxiety, and how the brain responds to stress. In this episode, he breaks down a practical framewo...

Today on Joy Hour, Tom Lyman sits down with Ryan Hall, co-founder of The Revenue Agency, for a candid conversation about identity, work, fatherhood, and learning to follow God through major life transitions. Ryan shares how his identity shifted across seasons, from walking away from sports as a teenager to pursue work, to building a career in trucking and heavy equipment, and later facing the chal...

Welcome back to Joy Hour. This is Episode 28 and Part 3 of our temperament series with Dr. Lana Lyman. Tom opens with Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the kingdom of God,” and asks the real-life question: how does understanding temperament help you recognize what God is calling you to do in this season, and what does that look like on Monday, Tuesday, and the rest of everyday life? Dr. Lana explains how...

Welcome back to Joy Hour. This is Episode 27 and Part 2 of our temperament series with Dr. Lana Lyman. In this conversation, Tom and Lana move from defining temperament to explaining what it changes in real life: your decisions, your responsibilities, your relationships, and even your spiritual development. Dr. Lana breaks down how unmet temperament needs create internal stress, and how understand...

Hosted by Tom Lyman, The Joy Hour is a Christ-centered podcast that creates space for honest conversations about faith, family, work, and finding joy in everyday life, even in the middle of pressure and responsibility. In Episode 26, Tom sits down in the studio with his wife, Dr. Lana Lyman, for Part 1 of a special three-part series. Dr. Lana is a licensed clinical pastoral counselor with more tha...

Tom sits down with Vince Stegall, CEO of Endtime Ministries and Only Source, and host of The Endtime Show, for a conversation that’s less about platforms and more about real life. They talk family, leadership, and what it takes to stay steady when everything around you is loud, distracting, and demanding. Vince shares why he and his wife Kate made intentional decisions about screens, presence, and...

Recorded at UPCI General Conference 2025, Tom sits down with Randy Brown, co-founder of Navigate Ministries, to talk about healing, discipleship, and why so many struggles repeat even when we genuinely want to change. Randy shares how his early efforts in addiction ministry were marked by years of relapse and heartbreak, but that hunger to be effective pushed him to dig deeper into what actually d...

Tom sits down with Trevor Houston, career strategist, author, and host of the Who Ya Know Show, for a conversation about purpose, discipline, and the power of connection. Trevor shares how his “Gratitude & Gains” morning routine started as personal accountability, but quickly became a catalyst for spiritual growth, public vulnerability, and real-life change. Trevor opens up about a difficult child...