UPD Podcast

Why are so many Christian men struggling to lead their families, churches, and lives? In this episode of UPD Podcast, Dr. Joe Rigney joins Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb to discuss biblical manhood, soberminded-ness, leadership, emotional sabotage, spiritual warfare, responsibility, and the controversial ideas behind The Sin of Empathy. Together they unpack Adam and Eve, David and Bathsheba, biblical...

What happens after someone gives their life to Christ? Why do so many people walk away from faith shortly after salvation? In this episode of UPD Podcast, Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb discuss spiritual warfare, addiction recovery, shame, mentorship, discipleship, church community, and the reality of following Jesus. From personal stories of sobriety and brokenness to conversations about demons, spir...

The desire never fully goes away. David knew it. Samson knew it. Solomon knew it — and they all fell anyway. So what do you do with it?

In a world of spin, manipulation, and headline outrage, trust is collapsing, and it’s fracturing community. In this episode of Untrained Philosophical Discussionists, Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb sit down with Pastor Matt Sanders to unpack the ninth commandment: “Do not bear false witness.”This is not just “don’t lie.” It’s about how truth can be weaponized, how gossip and slander destroy people, an...

Most people think "thou shalt not steal" is about taking someone else's stuff. The Bible goes much deeper. In this conversation with Father Daniel Hickman, we explore the Eighth Commandment, trust in God, generosity, discipleship, greed, gossip, stewardship, and the hidden ways we take from others without realizing it. Whether you're a committed Christian, skeptical of faith, or...

“You shall not commit adultery.” Seems obvious. Until it isn’t. In this episode of our Ten Commandments series, Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb sit down with Pastor David Loveless, who went viral after publicly confessing to cheating on his wife while leading a thriving church. This is not a theoretical conversation. It is raw. It is honest. And it is deeply redemptive. To see more of David's story...

With special guest Pastor Jake Sweetman (Cathedral in Los Angeles)The sixth commandment seems simple: “You shall not murder.”You probably think you pass the test. Jesus disagrees.

What does it really mean to honor your father and mother? In this episode, we unpack the fifth commandment and confront one of the most misunderstood teachings in the Ten Commandments. Does honoring your parents mean blind obedience? What if they failed you, hurt you, or were never spiritually healthy? We explore biblical honor vs obedience, boundaries, generational impact, and the promise attache...

Are Christians misunderstanding Sabbath, rest, and burnout? Pastor Luke Lezon from Quay Church helps us unpack what the Bible actually says about work, rest, masculinity, purpose, and why so many men today feel exhausted, distracted, anxious, and disconnected. From burnout culture and productivity obsession to pornography, social media addiction, and the rise of Gen Z returning to church, this con...

Is the third commandment about more than using God's name as a swear word? In this episode of our Ten Commandments series, Jonny Hanson, Andy Lamb, and Pastor Mike Price from Grace Church Orlando unpack what “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God” actually means.

What are modern graven images, and how do you know if something has quietly taken God’s place in your life?

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.