Joy Hour

Tom Lyman
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Welcome to Joy Hour with Tom Lyman. This is a faith-forward podcast for anyone who’s tired of surface-level answers and ready for honest conversations. We talk through the hidden struggles, the hard moments, and the quiet battles, with one goal: to find God’s joy and redemption right in the middle of real life.

  1. EPISÓDIO 1

    Taking Off the Mask: A Story of Recovery, Purpose, and Joy

    Taking Off the Mask: A Story of Recovery, Purpose, and Joy. In the first episode of Joy Hour, host Tom Lyman opens up about his personal journey through addiction, isolation, and shame—and the freedom he found through honesty, faith, and connection. With raw vulnerability, Tom shares how God restored his life, marriage, and purpose. This episode sets the tone for real conversations that break silence and bring healing. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or stuck, this is your invitation to hope.

    18 min

  2. EPISÓDIO 2

    Addiction, Adultery, and much more: How GOD saved our crumbling marriage

    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.

    49 min

  3. EPISÓDIO 3

    Rehab Confession and God's Strength

    On this episode of The Joy Hour Show, Tom Lyman sits down with his wife, Lana Lyman, for Part 2 of their story. They revisit “Disclosure Day” in 2018, when Tom confessed unfaithfulness and the hidden addiction that had been shaping their marriage for years. Lana shares what that first night felt like, why they immediately called their pastor, and why isolation is never the answer when betrayal and trauma hit. Together they talk through the early weeks of counseling, the pain of staggered disclosure, and the hard work it took to rebuild honesty and stability. They also unpack the turning points that followed: marriage intensive work, relapse and recovery, rehab, boundaries, and the role faith, community, and accountability played in real healing. The conversation moves toward hope, including the moment the idea of Joy Hour was born, and why connection is essential for recovery, mental health, and lasting change. If you’re walking through betrayal, addiction, or the weight of hidden struggles, this episode is a reminder: you’re not alone, and healing is possible when you bring things into the light.

    1 h 8 min

  4. EPISÓDIO 4

    Healing a Broken Marriage With Biblical Wisdom!

    On this episode of The Joy Hour Show, Tom is joined by his wife Lana Lyman and Dr. Daniel Sirstad, the counselor who’s walked with them through the mess and the rebuild. They talk honestly about what it takes to come back after betrayal, addiction, and years of broken trust, and why real healing rarely happens fast. Dr. Sirstad breaks down the four supports every recovery needs, and they challenge the “just forgive and never mention it again” approach that quietly keeps marriages stuck. If you need hope and a clear next step, this one’s for you.

    1 h 2 min

  5. EPISÓDIO 5

    Adversity to Impact:Jordan Mendoza’s Journey of Faith, Resilience & Purpose

    Tom Lyman sits down with his friend and coach, Jordan Mendoza, to trace the real story behind “adversity to impact.” Jordan shares how growing up poor, navigating an absent father, and surviving traumatic moments shaped the grit, empathy, and drive that later became the foundation for his leadership and coaching work. Jordan opens up about losing his mother, the weight that loss carried for years, and how God used both pain and perspective to form purpose. He walks through pivotal turning points: learning resilience early, surviving a high-speed rollover accident, stepping into leadership roles without feeling ready, and discovering that the skills he gained in corporate training and development were preparation for the business he would eventually build. They close by talking about community, faith, and the power of telling your story, plus Jordan’s work helping entrepreneurs, coaches, authors, and speakers build authentic brands and “collapse the timeline” on growth by learning proven systems without years of trial and error.

    49 min

  6. EPISÓDIO 6

    Overcoming Adversity Through Faith — Dr. Damian Nesser

    On this episode of The Joy Hour Show, Tom Lyman sits down with his friend Dr. Damien Nesser for an honest conversation about real life, real pressure, and real faith. From being born two months premature and defying the odds as an underdog, to navigating caregiving through his mother’s vascular dementia, Dr. Nesser shares what it looks like to keep showing up when life is demanding more than you feel you have to give. They talk about the hidden weight many families carry: dementia, hospice, grief, family dynamics, sleep deprivation, and the cost of trying to do it alone. Dr. Nesser breaks down the importance of team, boundaries, and asking for help, and he offers practical insight from decades of working with students, parents, and families through anxiety, depression, and relational strain. The conversation also turns to modern challenges inside the home: screen addiction, intentional presence, active listening, and the quiet ways we communicate value or disregard to the people closest to us. The core thread stays consistent: connection over isolation, accountability over excuses, and faith over fear. Dr. Nesser also shares where to find his book Bloom Where You Are and his coaching tools, plus the guiding mantra that has shaped his life: learn, dream, achieve, and give back.

    1 h 4 min

  7. EPISÓDIO 7

    Finding Joy Through the Pain with Amberly Lago and Dr. Damien Nesser

    n this episode of The Joy Hour Show, host Tom Lyman is joined by bestselling author, speaker, and resilience coach Amberly Lago alongside Dr. Damien “Dr. Doolittle” Nesser for a conversation that goes straight into the real stuff: pain, shame, sobriety, discipline, and how joy is built when life doesn’t get easier. Amberly opens up about the journey after her devastating motorcycle accident, the reality of living with chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS), the long road of surgeries, and how the pressure to “keep producing” quietly pulled her out of alignment. She talks candidly about addiction, relapse, recovery, and what it took to rebuild from the inside out. Dr. Damien shares how Amberly’s story reached him at the exact moment he needed it, when shame and imposter syndrome were telling him to stay quiet. Together, they normalize conversations that many people avoid: asking for help, finding the right rooms, building a healthy circle, and replacing destructive patterns with life-giving practices. A major centerpiece of the episode is Amberly’s PACER Method:Perspective, Acceptance, Community, Endurance, RestA practical framework for staying grounded, resilient, and spiritually centered when your body, emotions, or circumstances feel like they are pushing you to the edge. They also talk about: Why gratitude is a perspective-shifter when the day starts heavy How honesty and acceptance unlock real transformation Why community and service keep you from isolating How endurance is fueled by remembering your “why” Why rest is not optional and how unworthiness can sabotage it Recovery basics like HALT and the importance of boundaries Getting in the right rooms, around the right voices, at the right time If you’ve ever battled pain, addiction, depression, shame, or exhaustion, this episode is a reminder: you are not alone, you do not have to white-knuckle life, and joy is still possible, even in the middle of the fight.

    53 min

  8. EPISÓDIO 8

    God Brought Me Out - Susan Jeffries

    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, surviving an abusive marriage, and carrying the lie that “you made your bed, now you have to lie in it.” Susan opens up about how unresolved trauma and isolation can pull you into deeper confusion, and how shame keeps humanity silent when they need help most. Then she walks through the turning point: a moment of desperation, God’s intervention, and the practical steps that helped her heal, including a powerful exercise of writing letters she never sent and releasing the weight she’d carried for years. If you’ve ever wondered whether freedom is still possible after the choices you regret, the pain you couldn’t control, or the road you never planned to walk, what would it look like to believe God can bring you out too?

    58 min
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Welcome to Joy Hour with Tom Lyman. This is a faith-forward podcast for anyone who’s tired of surface-level answers and ready for honest conversations. We talk through the hidden struggles, the hard moments, and the quiet battles, with one goal: to find God’s joy and redemption right in the middle of real life.

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  • Autoria
    Tom Lyman
  • Episódios
    30
  • Classificação
    Para todos
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