Joy Hour
39 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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15:40Episode 39Ep.39 - The Joy of Soul Winning
Episode 39
In this episode, Tom Lyman talks straight about purpose and why so many men feel stuck even when life “looks fine” on paper. He opens Ecclesiastes and challenges the idea that comfort, success, and busy schedules can satisfy the deeper hunger in a man’s soul.
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Ep. 38 - Miracles & Provisions | Marley the Rare with Kayla + Jonathan Mansour
Episode 38
Tom Lyman sits down with Jonathan and Kayla Mansour to talk about their daughter Marley, known by many as “Marley the Rare.” They walk through the long road of noticing delays, years of searching for answers, and the moment they finally received a diagnosis, only to be told it was so rare there w...
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Ep. 37 - Built Men: Brotherhood (Part 4 of 4)
Episode 37
In Part 4 of the Built Men series, Tom Lyman gets direct about the fight most men are losing quietly: isolation. He breaks down why “I’m fine” is often the biggest lie men believe, and why God never designed men to carry pressure, temptation, and responsibility alone.
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Ep. 36 - Built Men: Winning the Mind (Part 3 of 4)
Episode 36
Welcome back to Joy Hour. This is Part 3 of the Built Men series, and today Tom Lyman goes straight to the real battlefield: your mind.
Fear, doubt, negative thinking, isolation, and old habits all start here. Tom breaks down the difference between fearing the future and fearing God (reverence), ... -
Ep. 35 - Built Men: Winning The Morning (Part 2 of 4)
Episode 35
In Part 2 of the Built Men series, Tom Lyman gets practical about the most overlooked battleground in a man’s life: the first part of the day. If you start your morning with noise, screens, and reaction mode, you are handing your focus away before you have even chosen your purpose.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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: ...
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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, ...
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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....