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 quietly drove his decisions.
Instead of letting shame define him, Al describes the turning point where he surrendered control, trusted God’s plan, and watched his life reframe from “locking people up” to “unlocking potential.” Along the way, they talk about authenticity, obedience, and why bringing your story into the light removes its destructive power and turns it into a tool for someone else’s healing.
If your past feels like a stain you can’t erase, what would change if you stopped hiding it, reclaimed your God-given identity, and used it to help the version of you that’s still out there struggling?
Recordings
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40:565 months ago
Ep.11 - How to Stay Persistent When L...
5 months ago
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... -
1:10:026 months ago
Ep.10 - God Brought US Through - Dust...
6 months ago
Dustin and Leigh Ann Long join Tom and Lana Lyman in the studio to share a story that’s messy, honest, and full of redemption. From addiction, jail, shame, and “starting over,” to single parenting, restored family bonds, and a new marriage built on healing, this episode is a raw look at what God ...
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58:076 months ago
Ep.8 - God Brought Me Out - Susan Jef...
6 months ago
In this episode of Joy Hour, Tom Lyman sits down with longtime family friend Susan Jeffries for a raw, hope-filled conversation about what God can rebuild after years of pain. Susan has served quietly behind the scenes for decades, but today she shares the story many never heard: feeling unseen, ...
