UPD Podcast

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• The 7th Commandment | You shall not commit adultery feat. Pastor David Loveless 02.06.2026 1h 4min

  “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, head to https://davidloveless.com/
• The 6th Commandment | You shall not murder feat. Pastor Jake Sweetman 26.05.2026 57min

  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.
• The 5th Commandment | Honor your father and mother feat. Pastor Mike Standish 19.05.2026 1h 13min

  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 attached to this commandment. Whether you’re a committed Christian, deconstructing your faith, or skeptical about authority altogether, this conversation will challenge how you think about family, responsibility, and spiritual maturity.
• The 4th Commandment | Keep the Sabbath holy feat. Pastor Luke Lezon 12.05.2026 1h 17min

  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 conversation explores how biblical rhythm, discipline, and delight in God might be the missing piece modern culture is searching for.
• The 3rd Commandment | You shall not take God's name in vain feat. Pastor Mike Price 05.05.2026 1h 10min

  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.
• The 2nd Commandment | Graven images & modern idols feat. Father Jim Sorvillo 28.04.2026 1h 12min

  What are modern graven images, and how do you know if something has quietly taken God’s place in your life?
• The 1st Commandment | You shall have no other gods feat. Pastor Mike Adkins 21.04.2026 1h 22min

  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 threat: “I am the Lord your God who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.” We talk about why God starts there, how slavery shapes identity, and why “no other gods before me” is the foundation for every other command.We also connect the ancient world’s transactional gods to modern idols like money, success, security, relationships, and control. If an idol is anything that competes with your affection for God, then it also demands sacrifice. The question is: what is your life sacrificing to right now?
• Why “just going to church” isn’t enough 14.04.2026 1h 18min

  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 conversation challenges passive belief and calls you into something deeper. Whether you're a Christian, skeptic, or just exploring faith, this will push you to rethink what it really means to follow Jesus and live it out.
• The hidden religion of politics 07.04.2026 1h 13min

  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.
• 18 Days in Heaven: Gabe Poirot’s Near-Death Experience 31.03.2026 49min

  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.
• The lie men are being sold | UPD Fireside Chat 24.03.2026 1h 27min

  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 truth that both paths are hard, but only one leads to purpose. If you’re wrestling with discipline, identity, faith, or what it means to be a man in today’s culture, this conversation will push you to think deeper and live differently.
• Is addiction the Church's problem to solve? 17.03.2026 48min

  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 why so many recovery programs fail, why the church needs to step into the addiction crisis, and why this battle is deeper than politics or policy. If you care about justice, recovery, faith, or the future of men in this culture, this conversation will challenge the way you see the system.
• The addict who became an attorney 10.03.2026 1h 17min

  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, and eventually he accumulated nearly 30 arrests, jail time, and a life spiraling toward death.But this story doesn’t end there. Through recovery, faith, and a slow return to God, Josh rebuilt his life — eventually earning a law degree and becoming an attorney dedicated to helping others escape addiction and broken systems.
• 5 struggles every Christian faces 03.03.2026 1h 20min

  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 core struggles men face after coming to Jesus: identity, integrity, vulnerability, temptation, and the fear that it’s “too late.”
• How to stay steady when everything is chaos 24.02.2026 1h 7min

  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 worth dying on.
• What “sober-minded” really means (and why it matters right now) 17.02.2026 1h 17min

  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.
• Revival Breaks Out at Southeastern University (SEU) 16.02.2026 12min

  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.
• Christian hot takes: cancel culture, church criticism & celebrity faith 10.02.2026 1h 14min

  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.
• Jonny's Story | What addiction did to me 03.02.2026 1h 27min

  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.
• Andy's Story | What really happened when I left God 27.01.2026 1h 13min

  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.