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UPD Podcast
by Untrained Philosophical Discussionists
UPD Podcast is a place to get real about life, faith, and following Jesus. No filters. No noise. Just real conversations that point you to the truth. Hosted by the Untrained Philosophical Discussionists, Andy Lamb and Jonny Hanson.
Episodes
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The Saints that Ran From God
What if you've wasted years of your life?Augustine of Hippo spent years chasing pleasure, success and answers everywhere except God. Teresa of Ávila spent nearly two decades living what she later described as a divided spiritual life.Yet neither story ended there.In this episode of UPD Podcast,...
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Would You Die for Jesus? The Faith of the Early Martyrs
In ancient Rome, being a Christian could cost you everything.Saint Sebastian served inside the Roman imperial system while secretly encouraging persecuted Christians. When his faith was discovered, he was sentenced to death. He survived, recovered, and instead of disappearing, walked back into...
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Why Does God Let Us Suffer? | Dr. Jeremy Sims
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...
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What Christians Get Wrong About Homosexuality
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...
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Inside the Dark Reality of Sex Trafficking
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…
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The Garrett Gross Story: Addiction, Prison, MMA & Jesus
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…
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Former MMA Fighter Hunts Child Predators feat. Garrett Gross
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…
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The Health Reset Every Man Needs | Dane Johnson Interview Pt. 2
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…
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God used his disease to completely change his life | Dane Johnson Interview Pt. 1
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…
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The neuroscience of following Jesus feat. Dr. Chuck Coker
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...
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Shawn Ryan exposed the lie about success
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,...
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He spent 6 years in demonic darkness. Then Jesus rescued him.
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...
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Inside a year-long Christian addiction recovery program
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:...
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The Science of P*rn Addiction feat. Dr. Trish Leigh
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...
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Addiction, anger, and second chances feat. Shattered Darkness Podcast
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...
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Is AA biblical? We uncover the truth
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.
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The Sin of Empathy | A Conversation with Dr. Joe Rigney
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...
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Spiritual Warfare and the Reality of Following Jesus (plus our Ten Commandments recap)
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…
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The 10th Commandment | You shall not covet feat. Sam Powell
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?
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The 9th Commandment | You shall not bear false witness feat. Pastor Matt Sanders
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...
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The 8th Commandment | You shall not steal feat. Fr. Daniel Hickman
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…
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The 7th Commandment | You shall not commit adultery feat. Pastor David Loveless
“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...
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The 6th Commandment | You shall not murder feat. Pastor Jake Sweetman
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.
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The 5th Commandment | Honor your father and mother feat. Pastor Mike Standish
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...
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The 4th Commandment | Keep the Sabbath holy feat. Pastor Luke Lezon
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…
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The 3rd Commandment | You shall not take God's name in vain feat. Pastor Mike Price
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.
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The 2nd Commandment | Graven images & modern idols feat. Father Jim Sorvillo
What are modern graven images, and how do you know if something has quietly taken God’s place in your life?
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The 1st Commandment | You shall have no other gods feat. Pastor Mike Adkins
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…
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Why “just going to church” isn’t enough
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...
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The hidden religion of politics
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.
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18 Days in Heaven: Gabe Poirot’s Near-Death Experience
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.
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The lie men are being sold | UPD Fireside Chat
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...
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Is addiction the Church's problem to solve?
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…
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The addict who became an attorney
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…
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5 struggles every Christian faces
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…
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How to stay steady when everything is chaos
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...
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What “sober-minded” really means (and why it matters right now)
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.
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Revival Breaks Out at Southeastern University (SEU)
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.
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Christian hot takes: cancel culture, church criticism & celebrity faith
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...
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Jonny's Story | What addiction did to me
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...
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Andy's Story | What really happened when I left God
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...
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Is the “fear of God” misunderstood?
What does it actually mean to “fear the Lord”?
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Life spiraling? What's your fault, what's not.
Feeling stuck in a loop you can’t explain? This episode breaks down generational trauma and “generational curses” as learnable patterns you can actually change, with practical steps to start today.
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Proverbs 1:10 explained | How sin pulls you in slowly
Why does sin rarely show up looking dangerous?In this Proverbs episode of the Untrained Philosophical Discussionists (UPD Podcast), Andy and Jonny unpack Proverbs 1:10 and explore how temptation works in real life. From cutting corners in business to justifying shady tax decisions, this...
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The 3 traps we all fall for
Jesus faced the same three temptations that trapped Adam and Eve: hunger, power, and pride. In Matthew 4, we unpack how he resisted, why it mattered, and what it teaches us about fighting temptation with trust, Scripture, prayer, and community.
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Proverbs 13:12 and the cost of waiting
What happens when hope is delayed and the answers never seem to come?
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The Bible’s hidden roadmap to Christ
The Old Testament is not just ancient history. It is a roadmap pointing directly to Jesus.In this episode of the UPD Podcast, Jonny and Andy continue their Fall of Man series by unpacking how the Old Testament prophets foretold the coming of the Messiah hundreds and even thousands of years before...
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How Proverbs 1:31 exposes the cost of sinful choices
In this UPD Podcast Proverb breakdown, Andy and Jonny unpack Proverbs 1:31 and what it really teaches about consequences, sin, and the fruit of our choices. Using real life stories, Galatians 6, and the wisdom literature theme of the wise versus the fool, they explain why God is not blocking your...
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Mormon theology explained
Former Mormon Dave Swensen shares his powerful story of leaving the LDS church, discovering who Jesus really is, and why Mormon doctrine differs from biblical Christianity.
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The one choice that ruined everything
What really happened in the Garden of Eden?Why did one decision change human history forever?And why does the fall of Adam and Eve still affect us today?In this episode of Untrained Philosophical Discussionists (UPD), Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb kick off a new series by diving deep into Genesis…
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UPD Podcast is a place to get real about life, faith, and following Jesus. No filters. No noise. Just real conversations that point you to the truth. Hosted by the Untrained Philosophical Discussionists, Andy Lamb and Jonny Hanson.
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