We’re back on the Better Humans Podcast, and today I’m joined by Gary Lamb — pastor of Action Church and one of the most real, no-filter leaders you’ll ever hear from. Gary and I talk about what faith looks like when the rug gets pulled out from under you, and how Action Church went from a 32,000 sq ft community powerhouse (food pantry, shelter, clinic, recovery meetings — the whole deal) to a portable church meeting inside a brewery in Ball Ground, Georgia after getting a certified letter that gave them just 10 weeks to get out. Gary shares his full story — coming to faith as a young man, building a massive college ministry at 20, planting churches, leading one of the fastest-growing churches in America… and then losing everything through an affair: his church, his marriage, his reputation, and even his home. We get into what restoration really looks like, why so many pastors feel trapped behind a “perfect” mask, and why Gary believes authenticity is the missing ingredient in modern church culture. We also go deep on prayer and how Gary hears from God — not through an audible voice, but through peace, patterns, counsel, and doors opening (and shutting). And we talk about Jesus in a way most people don’t: not just “gentle and mild,” but powerful, authoritative, masculine and tender — the kind of King who can flip tables and still welcome kids into His arms. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from church, skeptical of “professional Christianity,” or like your faith needs something real again — this conversation will hit you right between the eyes (in the best way). Connect with Gary on Instagram and Facebook — search “Gary Lamb” (you’ll find him fast). We’re also on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oou7RXcQ177Fgd2UmCtqO?si=19356ebbcad74d9a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-humans/id1795206136
