Joy Hour

Tom sits down in-studio with his new friend Al Herrera for an unscripted, real conversation about identity, purpose, and the stories we’re tempted to hide. Al shares how early wounds and harsh words shaped “fake IDs” he carried for years: unworthy, dumb, and convicted felon, and how those labels quietly drove his decisions. Instead of letting shame define him, Al describes the turning point where...

Ian Bowen was 32, healthy, and training for a race when a rare diagnosis and spinal cord surgery left him paralyzed from the chest down. Doctors told him he might walk with assistance, but would never run again, and that his recovery would eventually plateau. Ian refused to let that prognosis become his identity. He shares the mindset shift that carried him through years of rehab, the role of the...

Dustin and Leigh Ann Long join Tom and Lana Lyman in the studio to share a story that’s messy, honest, and full of redemption. From addiction, jail, shame, and “starting over,” to single parenting, restored family bonds, and a new marriage built on healing, this episode is a raw look at what God can rebuild when life breaks apart. You’ll also hear the heart behind High Hope Ministries, their “Gath...

What happens when you stop treating gratitude like a nice idea and start using it as a discipline that re-centers your life? Tom sits down with Warren Mainard to talk about why “rejoice always” is more than a verse. It can be a lifeline when stress, uncertainty, and pressure start stacking up. They also unpack the power of brotherhood through Impact Players, a movement designed to help men thrive...

In this episode of Joy Hour, Tom Lyman sits down with longtime family friend Susan Jeffries for a raw, hope-filled conversation about what God can rebuild after years of pain. Susan has served quietly behind the scenes for decades, but today she shares the story many never heard: feeling unseen, surviving an abusive marriage, and carrying the lie that “you made your bed, now you have to lie in it....

n this episode of The Joy Hour Show, host Tom Lyman is joined by bestselling author, speaker, and resilience coach Amberly Lago alongside Dr. Damien “Dr. Doolittle” Nesser for a conversation that goes straight into the real stuff: pain, shame, sobriety, discipline, and how joy is built when life doesn’t get easier. Amberly opens up about the journey after her devastating motorcycle accident, the r...

On this episode of The Joy Hour Show, Tom Lyman sits down with his friend Dr. Damien Nesser for an honest conversation about real life, real pressure, and real faith. From being born two months premature and defying the odds as an underdog, to navigating caregiving through his mother’s vascular dementia, Dr. Nesser shares what it looks like to keep showing up when life is demanding more than you f...

Tom Lyman sits down with his friend and coach, Jordan Mendoza, to trace the real story behind “adversity to impact.” Jordan shares how growing up poor, navigating an absent father, and surviving traumatic moments shaped the grit, empathy, and drive that later became the foundation for his leadership and coaching work. Jordan opens up about losing his mother, the weight that loss carried for years,...

On this episode of The Joy Hour Show, Tom is joined by his wife Lana Lyman and Dr. Daniel Sirstad, the counselor who’s walked with them through the mess and the rebuild. They talk honestly about what it takes to come back after betrayal, addiction, and years of broken trust, and why real healing rarely happens fast. Dr. Sirstad breaks down the four supports every recovery needs, and they challenge...

On this episode of The Joy Hour Show, Tom Lyman sits down with his wife, Lana Lyman, for Part 2 of their story. They revisit “Disclosure Day” in 2018, when Tom confessed unfaithfulness and the hidden addiction that had been shaping their marriage for years. Lana shares what that first night felt like, why they immediately called their pastor, and why isolation is never the answer when betrayal and...

The Joy Hour is more than a podcast—it's a heartfelt journey through the real, raw, and redemptive moments of life. Hosted by Tom Lyman, this fully Christian-based show dives into the struggles we often hide, the conversations we hesitate to have, and the quiet battles that shape our walk with God.

Taking Off the Mask: A Story of Recovery, Purpose, and Joy. In the first episode of Joy Hour, host Tom Lyman opens up about his personal journey through addiction, isolation, and shame—and the freedom he found through honesty, faith, and connection. With raw vulnerability, Tom shares how God restored his life, marriage, and purpose. This episode sets the tone for real conversations that break sile...