Joy Hour

Tom Lyman is in the studio solo, speaking directly to men who are tired of drifting and ready to build a life that actually matters. This is Part 1 of a 4-part Built Men series, laying the foundation for why this brotherhood exists and what it’s calling men out of.

Tom challenges you with two core questions: What is your purpose and what is your definition of success. He confronts the “squirrel cage” cycle of work, exhaustion, and screen time, and calls men out of isolation and into connection, because iron sharpens iron.

This episode draws a hard line: when a man lacks purpose, he fills his spare time with comfort and pleasure, and the cost is always higher than it looks. Tom brings it back to Scripture, calling men to seek God first, align their priorities, and fight for their homes, integrity, and eternal impact.

If you’re ready to stop surviving and start building, this series is for you.

To learn more about Built Men, reach out: [email protected]

Tom Lyman is joined by Pastor John Hargrove, his pastor and mentor, for a grounded conversation on what leadership looks like when it’s shaped by Jesus, not ego. They unpack forgiveness as a daily discipline, identity rooted in Christ, and why the Kingdom advances through humility and service, not spotlight.

Pastor Hargrove shares the story of his radical deliverance and the moment that redirected his life into evangelism and discipleship. Together, they talk about quiet time, spiritual clarity, the difference between conviction and condemnation, and why the local church needs real recovery pathways that actually catch humanity, not just inspire them.

If you’ve felt stuck, unqualified, or tired of cycles repeating, this episode is a call to get honest, get close to Jesus, and say yes to the next step.

On this episode of The Joy Hour, Tom Lyman sits down with his son, Carter Lyman, for an honest father-son conversation with no script and no filters. Carter, nearly 18, shares what it has been like growing up through major transition, moving from Washington to Texas, stepping into work and ministry, and navigating the pressure that comes with becoming a man.

Tom and Carter talk candidly about faith, discipline, and the decisions that shape your future, including boundaries with phones and social media, the value of early mornings, and how to stand your ground when peer pressure shows up. Carter also shares what’s helped him stay grounded, from Bible quizzing to music, and why learning from mentors matters.

The conversation turns personal as Tom reflects on his past addiction and what healing has looked like inside their home, and Carter explains why honesty and testimony can become a turning point for other families. What could change in your home with one honest conversation?

Tiffany Whiseant joins Tom Lyman for a raw, hope-filled conversation about prodigals, church hurt, and the mental battle of coming back to God after years away. Tiffany shares what it’s like to carry shame, comparison, and the weight of “I knew better,” while still feeling God pulling you home.

They talk about why so many prodigals don’t stay, what the church can do after the altar call, and why real discipleship looks like dinner tables, coffee, and consistent connection, not just a Sunday service. Tiffany also opens up about losing what once felt like her identity, and how God used the breaking to rebuild purpose and clarity.

If you’ve been trying to return but feel unqualified, exposed, or stuck in your head, this episode is a reminder that conviction isn’t condemnation, and God still gives new strength to the ones who wait on Him. What if the thing you’re ashamed of is the very doorway God wants to use to bring you back and send you forward?

Today on Joy Hour, Tom Lyman sits down with Tristan Helm—mental health coach, national best-selling author, and international speaker—to talk about anxiety, trauma, and what it looks like to move forward when you feel stuck.

Tristan’s work is shaped by his own story and by years of study around PTSD, anxiety, and how the brain responds to stress. In this episode, he breaks down a practical framework for navigating overwhelm: recognizing the difference between perception and reality, pausing instead of reacting, and taking control over what you can control.

Tom and Tristan also discuss the pressure to “wear a mask,” the impact of screen time and instant gratification on the mind, and the power of steady habits like exercise, journaling, and Scripture. They touch on shame vs. conviction, accountability, and why real healing requires honesty.

If you’ve been carrying stress quietly, living in your head, or wondering what “getting better” actually looks like, this conversation is for you.

Guest: Tristan Helm
Website: helmastery.com

Today on Joy Hour, Tom Lyman sits down with Ryan Hall, co-founder of The Revenue Agency, for a candid conversation about identity, work, fatherhood, and learning to follow God through major life transitions. Ryan shares how his identity shifted across seasons, from walking away from sports as a teenager to pursue work, to building a career in trucking and heavy equipment, and later facing the challenge of stepping away from the “provider” role that once defined him.

Tom and Ryan talk about what it means to stay grounded when career, geography, and responsibilities all shift at once. Ryan tells the story of moving across the country after his wife sensed clear direction from God, and how obedience required letting go of a dream home that had quietly become part of their identity.

They also dig into practical rhythms that protect what matters most, including intentional family time, bedtime routines, putting the phone down, and building margin to get quiet and actually listen for God’s direction. What would change if you stopped living for Friday and took one step of obedience at a time?

Welcome back to Joy Hour. This is Episode 28 and Part 3 of our temperament series with Dr. Lana Lyman. Tom opens with Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the kingdom of God,” and asks the real-life question: how does understanding temperament help you recognize what God is calling you to do in this season, and what does that look like on Monday, Tuesday, and the rest of everyday life?

Dr. Lana explains how God uses all five temperaments in the body of Christ, and why the kingdom needs evangelists, disciplers, builders, detail-keepers, and servants. Then they bring it home to the places it matters most: marriage, parenting, and relationships. They talk candidly about meeting needs without resentment, reducing conflict through understanding, and why many struggles aren’t “character flaws” but temperament differences that have been misunderstood.

If you want clarity for your calling and healthier relationships, this episode will give you language and direction. What changes when you stop comparing and start stewarding the wiring God gave you?

Welcome back to Joy Hour. This is Episode 27 and Part 2 of our temperament series with Dr. Lana Lyman. In this conversation, Tom and Lana move from defining temperament to explaining what it changes in real life: your decisions, your responsibilities, your relationships, and even your spiritual development.

Dr. Lana breaks down how unmet temperament needs create internal stress, and how understanding God’s design can bring clarity, balance, and peace. They also explore the deeper “heart hunger” that drives humanity to chase things that never satisfy, and why true fulfillment is found when we are aligned with God’s purpose. Lana anchors the foundation of temperament therapy in Matthew 11:28–30, explaining the “well-fitting yoke” and how the right placement brings rest to the soul.

If you’re tired, stressed, or stuck, this episode offers a framework for clarity and a path back to peace.

What might change if your life finally matched the way God designed you to carry it?

Hosted by Tom Lyman, The Joy Hour is a Christ-centered podcast that creates space for honest conversations about faith, family, work, and finding joy in everyday life, even in the middle of pressure and responsibility.

In Episode 26, Tom sits down in the studio with his wife, Dr. Lana Lyman, for Part 1 of a special three-part series.

Dr. Lana is a licensed clinical pastoral counselor with more than two decades of ministry experience, helping individuals, couples, and families navigate betrayal trauma, addiction, relationships, and healing. This episode lays the foundation for her ministry and introduces one of the core tools she uses with nearly every client: temperament therapy. Together, Tom and Lana unpack what temperament is, why it matters, why it’s morally neutral, and how God designs humanity with intention. They also clarify the difference between temperament, character, and personality, and why living out of alignment with how God made you often produces stress, conflict, and internal frustration.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re wearing a mask, struggling to understand yourself, or striving to become someone you were never designed to be, this conversation will bring clarity and encouragement. What would change if you stopped fighting your design and learned to steward it?

Tom sits down with Vince Stegall, CEO of Endtime Ministries and Only Source, and host of The Endtime Show, for a conversation that’s less about platforms and more about real life. They talk family, leadership, and what it takes to stay steady when everything around you is loud, distracting, and demanding. Vince shares why he and his wife Kate made intentional decisions about screens, presence, and building a home where conversation and discipleship happen daily.

From parenting moments to the challenge of communicating clearly, this episode leans into practical faith: asking better questions, staying connected instead of isolated, and choosing the next right thing when life gets messy. Vince also shares his personal background and the “why” behind Endtime’s mission: using current events as a net to pull humanity closer to Jesus, discipleship, and truth that brings peace instead of panic.

If you’ve felt the tension between work, ministry, marriage, and raising kids in a distracted world, this conversation will encourage you to lead with consistency, speak expectations instead of storing resentment, and prioritize what matters most.

What would change in your home if you lowered the screens and raised the level of real conversation?