The Uncomfortable Truth

Shaun gets real about his life story and how a Kingdom perspective has changed everything

Luke Hockenjos tells his incredible life story—from dealing drugs to finding deep reconciliation in relationship with Jesus.

Shane sits down with Obie to hear his full story--to hear the good and the uncomfortable, and how the Lord has recently made a big difference in his life.

Mark Gregston, Founder of HeartLight Ministries, is back to talk about teens, their parents, and what genuine reconciliation looks like when they listen and respond to their needs.

Alan Metzel, head football coach of Gilmer High School, talks faith, coaching, and pouring into kids on the football field and in the gym.

Obie and Shaun sit down with Daniel Carmical, a friend and local of East Texas, to talk about life, faith, and what it means to actually draw near to Jesus.

Shane and Obie sit down with Jack Walton, a friend and East Texas local, for some real talk about life, overcoming sin, and living in the truth of the Good News.

Obie and Shane sit down with friend RJ Ferguson, a professional counselor and a Christian, to talk Biblical counseling, church hurt, and human flourishing.

Obie and Shawn sit down with Clay Bradshaw to talk real life mistakes, repentance, and reconciliation with God and what it means to be called into relationship with Him.

Obie and Shane sit down with longtime friend Shelby Thomas, to talk about his life—cowboy things, the insidiousness of hate, unfaithfulness, forgiveness, and how the love of God overcomes.

How do you help your kids when they’re grappling with depression and loneliness and you only want their absolute best? Shane sits down with Hannah McCrory and her mom, Katherine, to learn from their life experience and how the Lord has brought victory.

Special guest Hannah McCrory discusses her story and experience with depression and how the Lord has worked in her life towards wholeness in this final episode of Season 5 of The Uncomfortable Truth.

Shaun and Obie continue their time with Madison, talking Gen Z, social media, and seeking the Lord’s purpose in life.

Shaun and Obie have Shaun’s daughter Madison on the podcast to share her life experience growing up close with both biological and adopted parents.

Shaun, Obie, and Shane talk about Christians encountering the Lord and the Kingdom in supernatural ways.

Do you ever wake with a gut feeling of dread for the day’s work? Shane, Shaun, and Obie discuss how to not let your expectation for the day determine your mindset.

Shawn, Shane, and Obie, sit down and talk about stress around the holidays, expectations, and how to be truly generous this Christmas season.

Obie and Shane continue with their wives to discuss how their parents’ marriages affected them both positively and negatively.

Shane and Obie have their wives Courtney and Amy on the podcast for some real talk on years of marriage and the mistakes and struggles that have brought each couple ever closer.

Shane and Obie delve straight into Titus 2 and talk about what a healthy church should look like.

When you think of Jesus, do you tend to see Him as too lofty to know intimately? You are not alone. Yet He came as a fellow human, inviting us to know Him not only as Lord but as brother and friend.

Obie and Shaun sit down for a second episode with Chris Gordy for real talk about receiving grace when we desperately need it.

Do you struggle to combat sin in your life? Special guest Chris Gordy vulnerably shares about his fight against temptation - and how the Lord answered him.

We’ve all been in that frustrating, confusing place of wrestling with what God has called us to do. What if the answer was straightforward?

Do you struggle with allowing emotions to reign over truth in your life? Shane and Obie wrestle through life circumstances, feelings, and the Rock we must choose to stand on.

In a second installment, Shane plunges deep with Mark Gregston of Heartlight ministries discussing perspective, Mark's personal story of nearly drowning, and how much parent-hurt can impact a person's life. Referenced in today's show: parentingtodaysteens.org heartlightministries.org

Special Guest Mark Gregston shares his incredible story of starting Heartlight, a ministry devoted to helping struggling teens become whole. Referenced in today's show: www.parentingtodaysteens.org www.heartlightministries.org

Shane, Shaun, and Obie are back together discussing anxiety, and why it naturally rules us unless we choose to put our eyes on One who is greater.

Are you actually okay with just God and none of your pride? Shane continues a vulnerable conversation with Curtis Lane and Zach Vaught on what it means to truly lead, loving like Jesus did.

Shane dives deep with pastors Zach Vaught and Curtis Lane as Zach shares his recent testimony of heavy-hitting financial loss and how the Lord pulled his heart back toward the Kingdom.

Westin continues with his life story, telling of his near-death experience and how it has driven him to life with the Lord of intentionality.

Guest Westin Williams tells his life story: a testimony of the grace of God in incredibly trying and weighty circumstances.

In a second episode, Blake Nelson of Heartlight Ministries continues sharing his personal experience on parenting teens, what they truly need, and how to reach their heart. Referenced in today's show: www.parentingtodaysteens.org www.heartlightministries.org

Blake Nelson of Heartlight Ministries hones in on the core of teen parenting struggles of today, and how Heartlight seeks to bring teens into wholeness through relationship. Referenced in today's show: www.parentingtodaysteens.org www.heartlightministries.org

Why do we get so much satisfaction from helping people? Shane shares a recent story and discusses how we are built to serve.

Shawn shares a recent experience of being prompted to share the Gospel with a business client.

Curtis Lane continues his conversation with Shane on coaching Gen Z into adulthood and works through what it means to be emotionally mature.

Shane sits down with Curtis Lane, youth pastor at Mobberly Baptist of Longview, to talk about being the parents our teens desperately need.

Shaun & Obie dive into what the Bible has to say about money.

Shaun, Obie, and Shane tackle responding to people's cutting words about you and how to diffuse heated situations.

When something providential happens in your day, how do you respond? Shane and Shaun share some personal stories and why a posture of humility is a right response to a moment where God shows up.

Shane, Shaun, and Obie wrestle with Paul's wrestling in Romans 7, asking what it means to live in our sinful nature even as we have been freed from sin by Jesus Christ.

Shaun asks Obie and Shane about life moments which strengthened their faith.

The influences on our lives and our kids’ lives from the outside are weighty and often very contrary to the Kingdom of God. What does it look like to help cultivate community in our kids’ lives which combats the enemy?

Shane and Obie talk about how to intentionally meet your teen with the wisdom and grace they need.

Where do you go when you find yourself empty? Shane and Obie sit down in the new studio space and talk avoiding burnout.

Shane and Obie discuss the book, The Go-Giver, and what success means in terms of humbling yourself before men.

Shane sits down with Richard Ishihara, owner of the YouTube channel Ultimate Night Vision. They talk life, the curse and blessing of social media, and His recent step into Christianity.

The average life expectancy is 4-5 years after retirement. Why? Many put their worth and mental acuity into their job, and when it is gone they find not much else to live by. Obie, Shane, and Shaun dive into the value of sharpening your mind through every season of life.

Any capable leader knows that humility is critical to their success. What does the pattern that Jesus Christ set tell us about this servant leadership?