Joy Hour

Joy Hour

34 Episodes

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.

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  • Ep 34 - Built Men: Stop Drifting and Start Building (Part 1 of 4)

    Episode 34

    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 cor...

  • Ep 31-Prodigal Comeback: Beating Shame & Finding Strength with Tiffany Whiseant

    Episode 31

    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.
    T...

  • Ep. 32 - Father and Son: Faith, Pressure, and Purpose With Carter Lyman

    Episode 32

    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 minist...

  • Ep 33- Forgiveness, Identity, and Lifestyle of Evangelism | Pastor John Hargrove

    Episode 33

    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, no...

  • Ep.30 - Is There a Path Forward? | Tristan Helm

    Episode 30

    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 P...

  • Ep. 29 - Identity Shifts and Listening for God with Ryan Hall

    Episode 29

    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 t...

  • Ep. 28 - Your Role in the Kingdom With Dr. Lana Lyman (Part 3)

    Episode 28

    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,...

  • Ep.27 - Finding Your “Well-Fitting Yoke” with Dr. Lana Lyman (Part 2)

    Episode 27

    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 d...

  • Ep.26 - Temperament Therapy and God’s Design with Dr. Lana Lyman (Part 1)

    Episode 26

    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 ...

  • Ep. 25 - Faith, Family, and Consistency With Vince Stegall

    Episode 25

    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 d...

  • Ep.24 - Helping the Hurting Find Healing in Christ with Randy Brown

    Episode 24

    Recorded at UPCI General Conference 2025, Tom sits down with Randy Brown, co-founder of Navigate Ministries, to talk about healing, discipleship, and why so many struggles repeat even when we genuinely want to change. Randy shares how his early efforts in addiction ministry were marked by years o...

  • Ep. 23 - Turning Setbacks Into Purpose | Faith & Connection with Trevor Houston

    Episode 23

    Tom sits down with Trevor Houston, career strategist, author, and host of the Who Ya Know Show, for a conversation about purpose, discipline, and the power of connection. Trevor shares how his “Gratitude & Gains” morning routine started as personal accountability, but quickly became a catalyst fo...

  • Ep.22 Worship With Purpose | Faith & Music with Mark Condon

    Episode 22

    At UPCI General Conference 2025, Tom Lyman sits down with Mark Condon pastor, worship leader, songwriter, and author to talk about worship, calling, and the “why” behind a life spent serving the Kingdom. Mark shares how years of leading worship and a life-altering heart attack became the turning ...

  • Ep. 21 Healing Through Hope | Faith & Mental Health with Amber Sirstad

    Episode 21

    Tom Lyman sits down with Oregon-based counselor Amber Sirstad for a candid conversation about grief, mental health, and the quiet strength of simply showing up for someone in pain. Amber shares why she chose counseling, how silence can become a turning point in healing, and why you don’t need the...

  • Ep. 20 Building a Purpose-Driven Business with Brittney & Ryan Hall

    Episode 20

    Tom Lyman sits down with Brittney and Ryan Hall of The Revenue Agency to talk about the scary middle ground between a “known” career and a new calling. They unpack what it looks like to move on faith, invest before you feel ready, and build the infrastructure behind the scenes that turns a burden...

  • Ep. 19 - Redeeming Joy with God with Lana Lyman

    Episode 19

    Recorded live at UPCI General Conference 2025, Tom Lyman sits down with his wife, Lana Lyman, for a short conversation about calling, healing, and what it looks like to help others find hope after betrayal. Lana shares the heart behind what she does first as a wife and mother, and also as a couns...

  • Ep.18 - From Addiction to Anointing with Jerry Staten

    Episode 18

    Recorded on-site at the UPCI's General Conference 2025, Tom sits down with Pastor Jerry Staten to capture a raw and hope-filled conversation about recovery, calling, and the unmistakable power of Jesus to transform a life. The episode opens with a day-count moment that immediately sets the tone: ...

  • Ep.17 - When God Refines Your Message with Micah May

    Episode 17

    In this episode of Joy Hour, Tom sits down with Micah May, a national award-winning speaker and clarity strategist who helps leaders anchor their message in identity so their words and results finally match. They talk in real time about what happens when God starts refining not just what you do, ...

  • Ep.16 - From Setback to Strategy with Tony Sablan

    Episode 16

    Financial pressure can expose cracks in our discipline, our identity, and even our marriage. In this episode, Tom sits down with Tony Sablan, financial advisor, coach, and founder of Ultimate Wealth Strategies, to talk about what happens when money stops being a tool and starts becoming a mirror....

  • Ep. 15 - God can bring you OUT with HIS HELP! With GL Keene

    Episode 15

    Recorded on-site at The UPCI's 80th anniversary General Conference, this episode features Pastor G.L. Keene of Riverbend Pentecostal in New Madrid, Missouri, and the story behind Riverbend Recovery, a ministry that started with four guys, a coffee pot, and no curriculum, then grew into two weekly...

  • Ep.14 - Faith, War, and Redemption with Aaron Quinonez

    Episode 14

    Marine veteran Aaron “Sergeant Q” Quinonez shares how combat trauma, PTSD, depression, and suicidal darkness nearly took him out, and how God met him at rock bottom with a new path forward. He unpacks the moment that changed everything: serving others, not as a one-time trip, but as a lifestyle t...

  • Ep.13 - How God Healed My Heart with Kameron Burgess

    Episode 13

    Kameron Burgess grew up as a missionary kid overseas, lived in constant transition, and eventually stepped into ministry full-time in Spain, carrying major responsibility while trying to build a marriage in an intense environment. Then COVID hit, isolation set in, and behind the scenes his marria...

  • Ep.12 - Discovering Purpose & Unlocking Potential with Al Herrera

    Episode 12

    Tom sits down in-studio with his new friend Al Herrera for an unscripted, real conversation about identity, purpose, and the stories we’re tempted to hide. Al shares how early wounds and harsh words shaped “fake IDs” he carried for years: unworthy, dumb, and convicted felon, and how those labels ...

  • Ep.11 - How to Stay Persistent When Life Gets Hard with Ian Bowen

    Episode 11

    Ian Bowen was 32, healthy, and training for a race when a rare diagnosis and spinal cord surgery left him paralyzed from the chest down. Doctors told him he might walk with assistance, but would never run again, and that his recovery would eventually plateau.
    Ian refused to let that prognosis bec...