The Uncomfortable Truth

Shane, Obie, and Shaun debate what is most important in their lives right now, and how a no-failure mentality can sometimes go too far when running a business.

Justin Wegner is back on the show with Obie and Shane to ask why we hate calling people when we need help.

Shane, Obie, and Shaun sit down to discuss what to do when your kid is being picked on.

Pastor Stephen Buys and his wife Anna come on the podcast to share their life story and a very real moment of turning to the Lord.

Shane, Obie, Shaun, and Rich sit down for a real discussion on that awkward moment when your pastor talks politics from the pulpit—and how we can address it in light of how Jesus lived His life.

Heath Warford had no time to run when the turbo in his diesel truck began to run away in the presence of a gas leak. Today, he shares his story as a burn victim—and why he says it was the best thing that happened to him.

Shaun, Obie, and Shane sit down for a conversation on how both good and bad can come from the same person, and whether our good works can truly saves us.

The original homies are back together to ask the question: are we saving our kids from too much?

Lexi Green and her best friend Kelsyn Burris come on the show to share a very recent story of near tragedy and the power of God.

Nathan Williams sits down with Obie and shares the vision and passion God has given him for ministry even as he tackles college.

Shaun sits down with Clint Davis for a solid conversation on parenting and discipleship—and what they can look like in both the church and the home.

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Pastor Andrew Hébert comes on the podcast with Shane and Obie to talk about church and how God actually got a hold of his life.

Summer Thomas comes on the show to share some of the hardest moments of her life, what it was like to weather separation and infidelity, and how the Lord brought her and her husband—podcast guest Shelby Thomas—back together.

Ever found yourself reading your Bible in a spiritually dry time because it was ‘the right thing to do’? Curtis Lane is back on the show to talk about what to do in dry periods in faith, and how to help our kids through them. How does the Father have us to approach Him when we feel disconnected?

Anne Elizabeth Buys might be known for being Miss Mississippi 2017, but her walk with God is taking her so much further. Join Shane and Shaun as they sit down with her to hear her story.

Mark Rodie, a friend and mentor of several previous guests on the show, comes on to tell his story.

Iraq War Veteran Billy Weatherall was about to end it after the unspeakable things he had lived through, but the Lord was not done with him. Join Obie and Shaun as they hear his incredible story.

Veteran and licensed counselor Clint Davis recounts his own story, from childhood abuse to harrowing experiences in the Louisiana National Guard during Katrina, and how God has shaped his life to seek Biblical wholeness in his practice for kids and adults alike. This is one episode you won’t want to miss.

Kristen Ishihara has Shane and Obie on the show to share her life story of coming to Christ—and what it was like watching her husband Rich do the same.

Mitch Singleton was at the end of his rope, about to end it. Then God met him in that moment. Join Shawn and Obie as they hear his incredible story—including how he met his wife Brittany, a recent guest on the show.

Valorie Lurry was fourteen when a man she didn't know knocked on her door with a gun. What happened in the next twenty-four hours would rock her world but ultimately lead her closer to Christ and her captor closer to true forgiveness.

Melissa & Blake Nelson come on the podcast to talk about her recent trial with a kidney disease and how God provided in the most miraculous way.

Bradley Payne never knew his dad, but he knew his mom—and several stepdads. From a young age he learned how to provide for his family but only after some more recent, extremely personal struggles has he seen God’s true hand over his whole life. Join Obie and Shaun as they hear Brad’s life story.

Shane and his wife Courtney sit down with Janae Shirley, head softball coach at East Texas Baptist University, to hear her story and what has brought her success in two national championships and the lives of her girls.

Shane sits down with Sean Spencer to hear his story of fighting the UFC and how the Lord caused him to ultimately face his greatest opponent: himself.

Shane and Obie sit down with Dr. J. Blair Blackburn, president of East Texas Baptist University, to hear how God has shaped him and his family’s path through several different trials and callings.

Brandon Richardson shares his story of encountering God in the darkest moment of his life.

Brittney Singleton shares her incredible story with Shaun and Obie.

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.

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.