Christian Podcast: Leading Men Towards Jesus

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How Jesus saved an Army veteran from PTSD and suicide

What happens when the battle doesn’t end after war? Army veteran Keith Totten served as a mechanized infantryman - but his hardest fight began when he came home. After years of battling PTSD, addiction, and suicidal thoughts, Keith founded One Team, One Fight for PTSD to help other veterans find hope and healing.

When helping hurts: setting boundaries God’s way

Have you ever tried to help someone and ended up feeling drained, guilty, or off course? In this episode of the UPD Podcast, Andy and Jonny explore biblical boundaries—how to love deeply without losing yourself.

How to HELP others without losing yourself

When Life Falls Apart: Josh Turner on Losing Everything

What do you do when life falls apart? When you lose your job, face impossible challenges, and question everything you thought you knew about God?

New Abortion laws - what Christians should know

Minnesota’s courts just left in place the state’s expansive abortion protections, and a federal judge dismissed a challenge in September 2025. In this episode, we react to what that means, why it matters, and how Christians can speak the truth in love. We also walk through real statistics, the most-cited “hard cases,” and practical, compassionate alternatives.

Preparing your soul for hard times (Christian persecution)

When life gets dark, how do you keep your footing? We explore historic and modern examples of courage under persecution, from early church witnesses like Polycarp to contemporary believers who paid the ultimate price. We talk preparation, spiritual disciplines, community, and the hill worth dying on.

Wisdom Literature

Proverbs with UPD

Enduring faith: what the Bible teaches about hard times

When life hits hard and hope feels distant, how does your faith stay strong?

Why Christian Music Matters Now (with Christopher Syncere)

Christopher Syncere is a rising voice in Christian hip-hop, but his story runs much deeper than music. Growing up in a fatherless home, he wrestled with abandonment, identity, and the pressure of being enough.

If your pastor was silent about this... (Charlie Kirk reaction)

On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a Turning Point USA college tour stop at Utah Valley University. In the weeks since, memorials and reactions have poured in across the country, including a stadium service in Arizona where faith and grief took center stage.

Licensed therapist explains the male loneliness epidemic

Loneliness has become an epidemic among men — but why is it happening, and what can we do about it? In this episode of the UPD Podcast, Andy and Jonny sit down with a licensed therapist to unpack the roots of isolation, the dangers of going it alone, and the hope found in real friendship, humility, and community

Losing a daughter at 17 days old changed his life forever

What happens when tragedy leaves you angry at God?

INTERVIEWS

Keith Totten

As a retired Army Mechanized Infantryman and the founder of 1 Team 1 Fight 4 PTSD, I focus on creating daily content that emphasizes Leading Men Towards Jesus, including insights shared on the UPD Podcast.

CHRISTOPHER SYNCERE

As a rapper, I create daily content that resonates with my audience, all while Leading Men Towards Jesus through my music and message. Additionally, I share insights and discussions on my UPD Podcast, where we dive deeper into faith and creativity.

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JOSH TURNER

PASTOR, AUTHOR OF THE BOOK 'INTO THE STORM' & COFOUNDER OF THE 10TEN PROJECT, IS HERE TO SHARE INSIGHTFUL DAILY CONTENT ON LEADING MEN TOWARDS JESUS. TUNE IN TO THE UPD PODCAST, WITH AN EPISODE OUT ON 9/25/25.

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Aaron Moore

Mental Health Counselor at Solace Counseling, 10TEN Project Coach, and Life Coach focused on creating daily content that guides individuals in Leading Men Towards Jesus and features insights from the UPD Podcast.

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DAVE EPP

THIS EPISODE - COMING OUT 8/14/25 - IS THE MOST INTENSE TO DATE! THIS INTERVIEW CLOSES OUT THE 'ANGRY AT GOD' SERIES AS PART OF OUR DAILY CONTENT ON THE UPD PODCAST, AIMED AT LEADING MEN TOWARDS JESUS.

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ELEC SIMON

Percussionist, former Stomp performer, and motivational entertainer — shares his story of facing racism, anger, and personal adversity while holding onto his faith. Tune in to the UPD Podcast for daily content that focuses on Leading Men Towards Jesus. FULL EPISODE OUT NOW!

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ASHLEY WEAVER

GRACE CHURCH WORSHIP LEADER - Discover the full episode of the UPD Podcast, where we focus on Leading Men Towards Jesus with daily content that inspires and uplifts. FULL EPISODE OUT NOW!

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