Joy Hour

On this episode of The Joy Hour Show, Tom is joined by his wife Lana Lyman and Dr. Daniel Sirstad, the counselor who’s walked with them through the mess and the rebuild.

They talk honestly about what it takes to come back after betrayal, addiction, and years of broken trust, and why real healing rarely happens fast. Dr. Sirstad breaks down the four supports every recovery needs, and they challenge the “just forgive and never mention it again” approach that quietly keeps marriages stuck.

If you need hope and a clear next step, this one’s for you.

On this episode of The Joy Hour Show, Tom Lyman sits down with his wife, Lana Lyman, for Part 2 of their story. They revisit “Disclosure Day” in 2018, when Tom confessed unfaithfulness and the hidden addiction that had been shaping their marriage for years.

Lana shares what that first night felt like, why they immediately called their pastor, and why isolation is never the answer when betrayal and trauma hit. Together they talk through the early weeks of counseling, the pain of staggered disclosure, and the hard work it took to rebuild honesty and stability.

They also unpack the turning points that followed: marriage intensive work, relapse and recovery, rehab, boundaries, and the role faith, community, and accountability played in real healing. The conversation moves toward hope, including the moment the idea of Joy Hour was born, and why connection is essential for recovery, mental health, and lasting change.

If you’re walking through betrayal, addiction, or the weight of hidden struggles, this episode is a reminder: you’re not alone, and healing is possible when you bring things into the light.

The Joy Hour is more than a podcast—it's a heartfelt journey through the real, raw, and redemptive moments of life. Hosted by Tom Lyman, this fully Christian-based show dives into the struggles we often hide, the conversations we hesitate to have, and the quiet battles that shape our walk with God.

Taking Off the Mask: A Story of Recovery, Purpose, and Joy. In the first episode of Joy Hour, host Tom Lyman opens up about his personal journey through addiction, isolation, and shame—and the freedom he found through honesty, faith, and connection. With raw vulnerability, Tom shares how God restored his life, marriage, and purpose. This episode sets the tone for real conversations that break silence and bring healing. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or stuck, this is your invitation to hope.