The Uncomfortable Truth

Blake Nelson from Heartlight Ministries is back on the show to dive a little deeper into his personal story—and how it shaped the way he works with kids at Heartlight today.

Trevor & Lauren Owen come onto the show to share their story of redemption from addiction into life in Christ and how it has changed their family's story.

Johnathan Morin shares his story—from a pastor to American Ninja Warrior—and the trials he experienced in between.

Shane and Shaun sit down with Justin Wegner to unpack his journey to the Lord, the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and the lasting peace He found along the way. www.dayfortyone.com

Shane, Shaun, Obie, and Rich consider the term ‘legacy dad’ and what it might mean to fathers who are followers of Jesus.

Glenn Johnson was a mentally unstable addict, the son of a preacher but living in a trash dump looking for a way out. Then God showed up. Kicking off Season 7, Shane and Shaun sit down with Alan Johnson and his brother Glenn to hear his incredible story.

All of us were bullied when we were young—and we learned how to deal with it, right or wrong. Jesus was angry with the bullies of His day and yet He did not sin. How do we respond righteously to the bullies in our own lives?

Longtime friend and guest of the show Skeeter Ledbetter shares his harrowing ordeal with COVID and several other near-death experiences—and how his life has become wholly changed by encountering Jesus.

From husband, father, and church leader to addict with over forty arrests—Alan Johnson's life was in shambles. But the Lord was not done chasing after him.

There is so much pressure on our kids to choose their career paths in high school—and most go to college for a degree that they won’t end up using. Instead of stacking on the pressure, how can we better set our kids up to become who God made them to be?

Shane and Obie sit down with Daniel Norred, a man whose life has recently been transformed after a serious accident and a battle with an autoimmune disease.

Shaun and Obie sit down with Chris Baca, a friend and brother in Christ, to hear his life story.

In 2025 we’re more electronically connected than ever—yet somehow more isolated. How do we stop the trends and bond as a family this Christmas?

Shane sits down with Dawson Muck, a native of Oklahoma and friend of Ryan Thomason, to hear his dramatic story of a severe injury, and how God has used it to get his attention and make his story whole.

Shane and Obie meet with returning guest Ryan Thomason and his friend Jon Tucker for a deep convo on life and hitting rock bottom.

Obie and Shaun interview Mickey Morris, a local of Kilgore, Texas with a tough story but one that God has been redeeming.

Obie and Shaun interview Mitch Howie, an East Texas local, to hear about his journey to faith in Christ and his profession as a tattoo artist.

Shane's daughter Miller comes on the podcast to share what it's like to walk with God through high school athletics and college decisions.

Shane & Courtney interview Shaun & Kat about life, marriage, and raising three girls.

Shaun and Obie hear Rob & Valerie Owens’ story of meeting God as their son was diagnosed with leukemia—and how He became much more real.

Obie and Shaun sit down with Joe Robinette, a longtime friend of Obie's, to talk about his life journey toward manhood and when God began getting his attention.

Shane, Rich Ishihara, and Curtis Lane talk daily decisions and that your greatest vice might just be where God can redeem you to make the biggest impact.

Shane has Luke Hockenjos back on with his sister, Callie Matte, to hear their family's story of redemption from addiction from her side.

Shaun and Shane have Will Honea on the podcast to hear his story from TikTok influencer and musician to being transformed by the power of Christ.

Obie and Shaun sit down with Andrew Maloof to hear how God pulled him from addiction to found a rehab home for men in the Pacific Northwest.

How far would you go to love your kid who was deep in drugs? Amy Baker and Courtney Goswick sit down with Luke Hockenjos and his mother to hear her side of the story.

The OG group gets back together to talk about kids, phones, and how to ride the fine line between rules and trust.

Shaun and Obie sit down with Paster David Nelson, a man with a radical story of redemption and a message of radical discipleship to go along with it.

Shane continues a very candid conversation with guests Ryan Thomason and Shelby Thomas.

Shaun and guest Zach Vaught discuss what the hereditary ways we act, where they came from, and what it takes to truly uproot them.

Shane continues on with Ryan Thomason’s story, going deep into some struggles, what it’s like to grieve a father’s death, and the incredible joy and peace of walking with Jesus through it all.

Shane has on Shelby Thomas and Ryan Thomason to hear about their growing up, how they met, and how God used Ryan to dramatically turn Shelby’s life around.

Shaun and Obie sit down with Reece Nichols—a ranch owner and youth mentor—to hear his life story.

Shaun and Shane sit down again with guest Shelby Thomas to hear the untold rest of his story from Season 6 Episode 2.

Obie, Shane, and Shaun discuss the recent flood and loss of life in Kerrville, TX and why we want to blame God.

Shane and Obie sit down with Nate Harrison, a local worship leader and musician just coming out from a grappling battle with cancer.

Shane and Obie wonder why certain cultures are so open to the good news of Jesus, and how we can tell the good news in our own neighborhood.

Shane and Obie think about the Kingdom of God and the deep relationships we are called to cultivate.

David Morgan’s story includes the suicide of his father at a young age. Shane and Obie sit down with him to hear what it took for him to forgive his dad and begin to follow Jesus himself.

Obie and Shaun sit down with Randy Wells to hear his story of redemption, from a broken household and deep anger to abiding in the Lord a little better each day.

Michael Molthan tells his story of abuse, alcoholism, and a broken family—with the incredible effect of Jesus’ redemption in view.

Ex-FBI agent Chris Plants relates some of his stories serving at the agency, and what God has lead him to do now with a ministry, Men of Courage.

Ever had to cut back on tithing to pay the bills? Shaun and Shane invite Luke Hockenjos back on the show to hear his perspective on money and how the Lord has flourished his ministry in spite of incredible financial challenges.

Guest Clint McDowell shares his life story and how he has found freedom from addiction in Jesus.

Shane, Shaun, and Obie discuss what it looks like to lead with love and humility in your family, workplace, and world.