UPD Podcast

What if God is doing His deepest work in the seasons where He seems the most distant? In this episode of UPD Podcast, Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb sit down with Dr. Jeremy Sims, author of *The Way of the Spirit: Recognizing and Responding to God's Subtle Movements*, for a conversation about learning to recognize the Holy Spirit in the ordinary, painful and quiet moments of life. Jeremy challenge...

This episode of UPD Podcast asks a difficult question: If you're following Jesus, are you actually changing? Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb are joined by Nolan Poore to talk about spiritual growth, self-control, marriage, brotherhood, discipline and what it means to intentionally become more like Christ. Starting with a viral conversation involving Bryce Crawford, the guys discuss homosexuality, j...

Detective Heidi Chance spent 25 years with Phoenix Police, including 14 years working human trafficking cases and going undercover to catch sex buyers and traffickers. In this episode of UPD Podcast, Heidi takes Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb inside the reality of sex trafficking, undercover operations, online grooming, pornography, protecting children in the digital age, and the men creating the dema...

Former professional MMA fighter Garrett Gross spent years fighting both inside and outside the cage. Before founding Operation 17:2 and dedicating his life to protecting vulnerable children, Garrett's own life was marked by fighting, alcohol, drugs, arrests, incarceration and a relentless pursuit of becoming a professional fighter. In Part 2 of Garrett's conversation with UPD Podcast, Garr...

Garrett Gross hunts child predators. As the founder of Operation 17:2 Garrett and his team use adult decoys posing as minors online to identify adults who demonstrate sexual intent toward children, document the evidence, arrange confrontations, and work toward getting offenders into the hands of law enforcement. In this episode of UPD Podcast, Garrett Gross sits down with Andy Lamb and Jonny Hanso...

Former professional model and Crohn’s & Colitis Lifestyle founder Dane Johnson returns for Part 2 to break down the practical habits he believes helped transform his health. Dane joins UPD Podcast hosts Andy Lamb and Jonny Hansen to discuss gut health, sleep, caffeine, nutrition, hydration, stress, the microbiome, discipline, and the small lifestyle changes that can compound over time. More im...

Former model and Crohn’s & Colitis Lifestyle founder Dane Johnson joins UPD Podcast to tell the incredible story of going from international modeling jobs to nearly dying from severe Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Dane opens up about losing his health, career and identity, facing the possibility of colon removal, wrestling with God through suffering, and ultimately discovering a new purpose t...

What happens inside your brain as you grow closer to God? Dr. Chuck Coker joins Andy and Jonny to explore the connection between neuroscience and spiritual formation, why following Jesus is a process rather than an instant transformation, how we learn to recognize God's voice, and why failure may actually play a role in spiritual maturity. They also discuss fear and anxiety, prayer, humility,...

What happens when you finally get the success, attention and recognition you thought you wanted… and it still feels empty? After hearing Shawn Ryan talk about stepping away from the noise, metrics and praise to hear God, Jonny and Andy wrestle with success, identity, distraction, smartphones, spiritual discipline and what it actually takes to become still before God. Can you hear God if you never...

Jose Lopez spent years living a double life — building an alter ego named "Jeremith Raince" that pulled him deeper into occult rituals, necromancy, pornography addiction, and a satanic subculture he says nearly consumed him. In this raw conversation, Jose sits down with Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb to unpack what a satanist actually is, how childhood trauma and an absent, angry father set him on thi...

We sit down with Jeremiah Cordovano (Fresh Start Ministries) to find out what it was like growing up alongside recovering addicts and alcoholics, his own path through the Army and into nonprofit board leadership, and how Fresh Start's year-long, faith-based program walks men through four phases: recovery, redemption, restoration, and reintegration. The conversation covers identity, purpose, mi...

Neuroscientist Dr. Trish Leigh joins Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb to break down the brain science behind pornography and sex addiction. Dr. Leigh explains how early exposure rewires the brain's reward pathways, why the average age of first exposure has dropped to 8 years old, and how a "supernormal stimulus" leads to dopamine desensitization, erectile dysfunction, and compulsive behavi...

In this episode of the UPD Podcast, Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb sit down with Mitch Benner and Cash Case from the Shattered Darkness Podcast (  @ShatteredDarknessPodcast  ) to talk about their personal journeys through addiction, mental health struggles, and finding recovery through faith. Mitch and Cash open up about hitting rock bottom, going through rehab, and the long road to rebuilding their l...

Most people don't know the 12 steps of AA came straight out of a Bible study group in the 1930s. Two guys who lived through addiction break down the real, faith-rooted history of AA — and why "just stop drinking" never works.

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?