UPD Podcast

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  Inside the Dark Reality of Sex Trafficking 15.09.2026 1h 19min

  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 demand.Heidi also shares how her faith in Jesus allows her to confront extraordinary darkness without losing her joy, and why she believes God specifically called her into this fight.Viewer discretion advised. This episode contains mature discussion involving sexual exploitation and minors.https://www.achanceforawareness.com/
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  The Garrett Gross Story: Addiction, Prison, MMA & Jesus 10.09.2026 30min

  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, Garrett sits down with Andy Lamb and Jonny Hanson to tell the story behind the man.Garrett explains how a childhood love of fighting eventually led him into MMA, where he went 20-2 as an amateur with 17 knockouts before turning professional. But while his fighting career was growing, his personal life was unraveling.Garrett opens up about substance abuse, alcohol, selling drugs, repeated arrests, DUIs and eventually serving time in the Illinois Department of Corrections. It was inside prison, with little else to do, that Garrett first began seriously reading the Bible.But his transformation didn't happen overnight.After prison, Garrett moved to Florida and began trying to rebuild his life. Eventually, he found himself heading to South Florida with a motorcycle, a backpack and $300 to pursue his dream of training at American Top Team.Then his motorcycle broke down.What happened next became one of the defining moments of Garrett's life.After praying that God would put someone in his path who could keep him moving in the right direction, a stranger named Ryan showed up to help Garrett with his motorcycle. Garrett would soon discover that Ryan wasn't just another fighter. He became Garrett's pastor, boss, jiu-jitsu coach and Christian mentor.This conversation isn't just about addiction recovery or MMA.It's about Christian brotherhood, vulnerability, discipleship, shame, isolation, masculinity, addiction, prison, fighting and the slow process of becoming more like Jesus.Following Jesus didn't instantly make Garrett's life easy.It gave him a new reason to fight.If you're battling addiction, shame, isolation or the feeling that your past disqualifies you from being used by God, this conversation is for you.
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  Former MMA Fighter Hunts Child Predators feat. Garrett Gross 08.09.2026 54min

  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 Hanson for an intense conversation about the reality of online child predators, protecting children, confronting evil, biblical masculinity, fatherhood, pornography and sexual addiction, and the Christian response to people who have committed horrific acts.Garrett also shares a disturbing story he says he has never told on another podcast about the experience that first opened his eyes to the reality of child sexual abuse and ultimately helped lead him toward this work.But one of the hardest questions in this conversation goes beyond catching predators:What does following Jesus require when you're standing face-to-face with someone you desperately want to hate?Garrett explains why he refuses to assault the men he confronts, why his goal is to see them arrested and removed from access to children, and why he still shares the Gospel with them after they're caught.The conversation also explores the isolation Garrett sees among many offenders, the effects of pornography and sexual brokenness, why men need genuine Christian community, raising children to know Jesus, protecting your family online, discipleship, mentorship, and the difference between biblical manhood and simply appearing tough.This is a difficult conversation, but an important one.Viewer discretion is strongly advised. This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse, sexual predators, pornography, trafficking, and other disturbing subjects. It is not appropriate for children.Learn more about Operation 17:2:https://www.op17two.com/
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  The Health Reset Every Man Needs | Dane Johnson Interview Pt. 2 03.09.2026 47min

  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 importantly, the conversation explores why taking care of your physical health can become a deeply spiritual journey.You don’t have to change everything tomorrow. Start somewhere. Build the lifestyle one decision at a time.This episode discusses personal experiences and health opinions and is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing medications, supplements, diet, or treatment.
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  God used his disease to completely change his life | Dane Johnson Interview Pt. 1 01.09.2026 50min

  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 through the disease that nearly took his life.In Part 1 of our conversation, we talk chronic illness, faith, identity, adversity, gut health and what happens when the life you thought you wanted begins falling apart.https://crohnscolitislifestyle.com/
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  The neuroscience of following Jesus feat. Dr. Chuck Coker 25.08.2026 1h 39min

  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, discipleship, community, legalism, forgiveness, and what it looks like to develop a genuinely deeper relationship with Jesus.
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  Shawn Ryan exposed the lie about success 18.08.2026 1h 16min

  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 get quiet enough to listen? And are the things you’re chasing actually producing joy, or just keeping you busy?
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  He spent 6 years in demonic darkness. Then Jesus rescued him. 11.08.2026 1h 8min

  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 this path, and the moment everything changed — a message from a stranger online that led to a dramatic encounter with Jesus in his own bedroom. This episode dives into identity, trauma, addiction, spiritual warfare, and radical redemption. If you or someone you love is caught up in a similar dark identity, this testimony is proof that transformation is possible.
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  Inside a year-long Christian addiction recovery program 04.08.2026 59min

  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, military transition, family involvement in recovery, and the practical realities of long-term treatment, halfway housing, and life after addiction.Learn more or get involved at https://freshstartministries.com/This episode is part of UPD Podcast's Finding Freedom series, exploring addiction recovery through the lens of faith, community, and lived experience.#AddictionRecovery #FindingFreedom #FreshStartMinistries #ChristianRecovery #UPDPodcast #SoberLiving #FaithAndRecovery #MinistryLife #PurposeAfterAddiction #VeteranTransition
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  The Science of P*rn Addiction feat. Dr. Trish Leigh 28.07.2026 1h 20min

  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 behavior. She introduces her concepts of strain brain and drain brain, walks through the brain's rewiring timeline, and shares practical strategies — including dopamine stacking, accountability, and emotional intelligence — for anyone seeking freedom from porn addiction. Dr. Leigh is the author of Mind Over Explicit Matter and founder of the Desire Rewire program.Learn more about Dr. Leigh's work at http://drtrishleigh.com/This episode is part of UPD Podcast's Finding Freedom series, exploring addiction recovery through the lens of neuroscience and Christian faith.
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  Addiction, anger, and second chances feat. Shattered Darkness Podcast 21.07.2026 1h 6min

  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 lives, marriages, and families. They talk honestly about anger, shame, and the mental health challenges that came with recovery — and how their faith became the foundation for lasting change.
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  Is AA biblical? We uncover the truth 14.07.2026 1h 25min

  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 07.07.2026 1h 5min

  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 leadership, discipleship, Bible reading, and how men can stop reacting emotionally and begin leading with courage, conviction, and wisdom. Whether you're a Christian, skeptic, husband, father, pastor, or young man searching for purpose, this conversation offers practical and biblical insight into becoming the man God calls you to be.
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  Spiritual Warfare and the Reality of Following Jesus (plus our Ten Commandments recap) 30.06.2026 1h 1min

  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, spiritual attack, accountability, and the power of Christian mentorship, this episode offers practical wisdom for new believers, skeptics, and anyone searching for purpose, healing, and truth.
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  The 10th Commandment | You shall not covet feat. Sam Powell 23.06.2026 1h 18min

  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 16.06.2026 1h 22min

  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, and why a “small” exaggeration can poison your integrity. They break down the original courtroom context (no cameras, no forensics, no receipts) and why your reputation and words were literally life-or-death in ancient communities, then bring it straight into modern life: comment sections, social media, politics, and the temptation to stay silent when someone is misrepresented.
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  The 8th Commandment | You shall not steal feat. Fr. Daniel Hickman 09.06.2026 1h 16min

  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 simply searching for truth, this episode will challenge how you think about money, purpose, relationships, and what it means to follow Jesus.
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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/
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  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.
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  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.