UPD Podcast

What really happened in the Garden of Eden?Why did one decision change human history forever?And why does the fall of Adam and Eve still affect us today?In this episode of Untrained Philosophical Discussionists (UPD), Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb kick off a new series by diving deep into Genesis 1–3, unpacking the creation of humanity, the image of God, free will, original sin, and the devastating consequences of the fall.

Former Mormon Dave Swensen shares his powerful story of leaving the LDS church, discovering who Jesus really is, and why Mormon doctrine differs from biblical Christianity.

Dave Swensen grew up in the heart of Utah’s Mormon culture, fully committed to the LDS church, its prophets, and its doctrines. He served a mission in Tokyo, attended the temple weekly, and lived by every rule.

But after a series of personal crises, deep questions, and an encounter with the audible voice of God, Dave began a journey out of Mormonism and into a real relationship with Jesus.

Demon possession. Oppression. Mental health. Spiritual warfare.In today’s UPD Podcast episode, Jonny and Andy sit down with longtime friend and missionary Paul Madison, who spent years serving in Central America, Indonesia, and Islamic regions where encounters with the demonic were not rare but part of everyday ministry.

Proverbs 26:11 says, “As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.”Today we break down what Solomon really meant, why this warning is still true today, and how the New Testament deepens this idea through the words of Jesus in Luke 11.

What should Christians actually believe about spiritual warfare?

Today on the UPD Podcast, Andy and Jonny dig deep into the Bible, church history, deliverance ministry, the rise of demon obsession online, and what really gives the enemy a foothold in a person’s life.

In this Proverbs study, Jonny and Andy break down what biblical wisdom really is, why it is more than knowledge, and how it becomes a shield that protects us in every season of life. This conversation digs into the Hebrew meanings behind words like forsake, protect, love, and watch over. You will see wisdom in a new light and understand why God calls us to cherish it, guard it, and pursue it for a lifetime.

What if the same demonic forces that Israel faced in the Old Testament are still at work in our culture today? In this episode of the UPD Podcast, Jonny and Andy open a new series on demons and spiritual warfare by looking at Moloch, Baal, Asherah, Lucifer, and the ancient practices that still appear in our modern world under different names.We talk about child sacrifice in the ancient world and how it connects to modern abortion culture. We look at Baal worship, ritual sexual practices, and how pornography and sexual addiction have become today’s versions of the same strongholds. We explore Asherah, fertility rituals, the rise of gender confusion, and the oversexualization of Western culture. And we unpack what Scripture says about Satan, his fall, and the spiritual forces that tempt, distort, and destroy.

A deep conversation with Elijah Lamb and David Lanning about Gen Z, purpose, social media, calling, comparison, and how Jesus brings clarity to a generation that feels lost.

In today's UPD Reacts episode, Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb respond to a powerful clip from Voddie Baucham on persecution in the church. Voddie explains why comfort, prosperity and ease can weaken believers far more effectively than direct suffering ever could.Jonny and Andy unpack how this applies to the American and Western church today, why persecution has historically led to explosive spiritual growth, and how Christians can prepare their hearts for trials by grounding themselves in the Word.

20 men gathered for the first annual UPD fireside chat - an honest, raw, and inspiring conversation about faith, sin, vulnerability, and what it really means to be a man of God.Jonny Hanson and Andy Lamb from Untrained Philosophical Discussionists (UPD Podcast) host a group of brothers in Christ for food, fellowship, and powerful conversation. Together, they unpack classic Christian quotes from men like John Owen, A.W. Tozer, Augustine, and C.S. Lewis - wrestling with sin, fatherhood, prayer, repentance, and the calling to be bold yet humble men in today’s culture.From addiction and anger to marriage and fatherhood, this fireside chat digs deep into what godly masculinity looks like in real life.