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 the storms of life hit hard, what foundation are you standing on?

In this UPD episode, Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb unpack Proverbs 10:25 — “When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever.”

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.

Since 2009, over 100,000 Christians have been murdered in Nigeria. 18,000 churches have been burned. 12 million people displaced. And in 2025 alone, over 7,000 Christians have been killed — yet major media outlets remain silent.In this episode, Andy Lamb and Jonny Hanson from UPD Podcast (Untrained Philosophical Discussionists) respond to a surprising video from Bill Maher, who calls out the lack of media coverage on the genocide of Christians in Nigeria.Find out why the U.S. government refuses to call it genocide, what believers can do to help, and how prayer, advocacy, and financial support through trustworthy ministries like Open Doors, Voice of the Martyrs, and Global Christian Relief can make a real difference.

Life is easy when everything goes our way. But what happens when trouble hits? Proverbs 24:10 says, “If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength?” Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb unpack what this proverb means for everyday life, why trials reveal the depth of our faith, and how real strength comes from God, not ourselves.

Christopher Syncere is a rising voice in Christian hip-hop, but his story runs much deeper than music. Growing up in a fatherless home, he wrestled with abandonment, identity, and the pressure of being enough. Whether you’re into hip-hop, searching for purpose, or wrestling with your own story, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.🙏 Drop a comment: What part of Christopher’s story resonated with you most?

On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a Turning Point USA college tour stop at Utah Valley University. In the weeks since, memorials and reactions have poured in across the country, including a stadium service in Arizona where faith and grief took center stage.

In this UPD conversation, Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb process the moment through Scripture and discipleship. We talk about the pull toward outrage online, why prayer is not inaction, how pastors should lead with the gospel, and why leaving a faithful church over silence or disagreement risks elevating politics above Jesus. We reflect on passages like Luke 22, James 1, 2 Chronicles 20, and Romans 10:9, calling believers to repentance, unity, and enemy-love in a violent world.

UPD 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.

How did our culture drift so far from faith, and what can we do about it? We tackle culture, music, and faith head on. From moral relativism and the redefinition of marriage to the pull of social media, materialism, and pop culture, you’ll see why truth still matters and why you are called to push back with love and conviction.

Explore how music and media shape your values, the dangers of fatherlessness and broken homes, and why biblical standards for marriage, sex, and community lead to flourishing. You will also hear real stories of brokenness and redemption, learn why renewing your mind in God’s Word each day matters, and discover how discipleship starts in your home.Whether you are navigating cultural pressure, raising kids in today’s world, or searching for hope in a confusing society, this conversation equips you to stand firm in truth while loving your neighbor well.🙏 Share your thoughts in the comments: How do you see culture shaping morality today? What practical steps will you take to help reclaim culture for Christ?