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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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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.
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 into legalism.
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.
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.
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.
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 Jesus was born. From Genesis 3:15 to Isaiah 53, Micah, Psalms, and Exodus, this conversation traces God’s redemptive plan from the garden to the cross.
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 1–3, unpacking the creation of humanity, the image of God, free will, original sin, and the devastating consequences of the fall.
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. Dave Swensen grew up in the heart of Utah’s Mormon culture, fully committed to the LDS church, its prophets, and its doctrines. He served a mission in Tokyo, attended the temple weekly, and lived by every rule. But after a series of personal crises, deep questions, and an encounter with the audible voice of God, Dave began a journey out of Mormonism and into a real relationship with Jesus.
Demon possession. Oppression. Mental health. Spiritual warfare.In today’s UPD Podcast episode, Jonny and Andy sit down with longtime friend and missionary Paul Madison, who spent years serving in Central America, Indonesia, and Islamic regions where encounters with the demonic were not rare but part of everyday ministry.
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.
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 how it connects to modern abortion culture. We look at Baal worship, ritual sexual practices, and how pornography and sexual addiction have become today’s versions of the same strongholds. We explore Asherah, fertility rituals, the rise of gender confusion, and the oversexualization of Western culture. And we unpack what Scripture says about Satan, his fall, and the spiritual forces that tempt, distort, and destroy.
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.
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 men like John Owen, A.W. Tozer, Augustine, and C.S. Lewis - wrestling with sin, fatherhood, prayer, repentance, and the calling to be bold yet humble men in today’s culture.From addiction and anger to marriage and fatherhood, this fireside chat digs deep into what godly masculinity looks like in real life.
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 through trauma, loss, and redemption — and how Jesus Christ met him in his darkest moment.If you’ve ever struggled with purpose, depression, or wondering where God is in your pain, this story will move you deeply.
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.They share real stories of ministry, leadership, family, and failure—showing how saying no can actually be one of the most loving things you do.Because true help honors both the helper and the helped.
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 love while maintaining emotional and spiritual health.
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, raising a daughter with a rare genetic disorder, and learning to see God’s purpose in pain.JOSH TURNERhttps://joshbturner.com10 TEN PROJECThttps://www.10tenproject.comBUY "INTO THE STORM"https://a.co/d/bdyPjlvUPD Podcast is a place for men to get real about life, faith, and following Jesus.No filters. No noise. Just real conversations that point you to the truth. We’re glad you’re with us.
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 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.
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