UPD Podcast

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,...

When life gets dark, how do you keep your footing? We explore historic and modern examples of courage under persecution, from early church witnesses like Polycarp to contemporary believers who paid the ultimate price. We talk preparation, spiritual disciplines, community, and the hill worth dying on.

When the storms of life hit hard, what foundation are you standing on? In this UPD episode, Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb unpack Proverbs 10:25 — “When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever.”

When life hits hard and hope feels distant, how does your faith stay strong? In this episode of Untrained Philosophical Discussionists (UPD), Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb dive deep into what it really means to endure in the faith — even when life hurts.

Since 2009, over 100,000 Christians have been murdered in Nigeria. 18,000 churches have been burned. 12 million people displaced. And in 2025 alone, over 7,000 Christians have been killed — yet major media outlets remain silent. In this episode, Andy Lamb and Jonny Hanson from UPD Podcast (Untrained Philosophical Discussionists) respond to a surprising video from Bill Maher, who calls out the lack...

Life is easy when everything goes our way. But what happens when trouble hits? Proverbs 24:10 says, “If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength?” Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb unpack what this proverb means for everyday life, why trials reveal the depth of our faith, and how real strength comes from God, not ourselves.

Christopher Syncere is a rising voice in Christian hip-hop, but his story runs much deeper than music. Growing up in a fatherless home, he wrestled with abandonment, identity, and the pressure of being enough. Whether you’re into hip-hop, searching for purpose, or wrestling with your own story, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.🙏 Drop a comment: What part of Christopher’s story r...

On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a Turning Point USA college tour stop at Utah Valley University. In the weeks since, memorials and reactions have poured in across the country, including a stadium service in Arizona where faith and grief took center stage. In this UPD conversation, Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb process the moment through Scripture and disciple...

How did our culture drift so far from faith, and what can we do about it? We tackle culture, music, and faith head on. From moral relativism and the redefinition of marriage to the pull of social media, materialism, and pop culture, you’ll see why truth still matters and why you are called to push back with love and conviction. Explore how music and media shape your values, the dangers of fatherle...

What does Proverbs 11:30 mean by “the fruit of the righteous is a tree of life” and “he who wins souls is wise”? In this teaching, we unpack the verse, connect it to the wider “tree of life” theme in Scripture, and show how a Spirit-led life nourishes others and draws people toward Jesus.

What happens when culture becomes the loudest preacher in society? From Elvis shaking his hips in the 1950s to Drake topping charts today, music has carried messages that shape how generations think about morality, truth, and identity.

What does Proverbs 29:18 mean when it says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish”? In this video, we break down the meaning of this well-known proverb, looking at the original Hebrew context, why the King James translation is so clear, and how this verse applies to our lives today.