Why does God allow Christians to go through adversity? In this episode of the UPD Podcast, hosts Jonny and Andy kick off a new series by tackling the topic of personal adversity - how it refines your faith, builds resilience, and reveals your God-given purpose.Thank you to our sponsor BASHMOUTH🏷️ Use code upd20 for 20% off at bashmouth.comIf you’ve ever asked, "Why is this happening to me?" or "Where is God in all this?"—this episode is for you.👉 What adversity are you facing right now? Share in the comments, and we may feature your story in a future episode.🔔 Subscribe to UPD for real talk about faith, masculinity, leadership, emotional growth, and becoming more like Jesus through life's hardest moments.📢 Mentioned in this episode:✔️ Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s The Cost of Discipleship✔️ The story of Joseph (Genesis 37–50)✔️ Why some adversity is self-inflicted while other trials are just part of a broken world✔️ How to find peace in suffering✔️ The difference between victim mentality and spiritual growth✔️ Why Christian men must be tested to be trusted✔️ What it means to live with an eternal mindset in hard seasonsUPD Podcast is a place for men to get real about life, faith, and following Jesus.No filters. No noise. Just real conversations that point you to the truth. We’re glad you’re with us.------------------UPD PODCAST:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upd_podcastSubscribe on Youtube: @UPDPodcast Join our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/UPDPodcast------------------UPD Podcast is hosted by the Untrained Philosophical Discussionists, Andy Lamb and Jonny HansonThe show is mixed, edited & produced by Felix RodriguezIf this episode challenged you, encouraged you, entertained you, or just made you think - leave a comment & share it with a friend. It’s a zero-cost way to support the podcast. And if you hated it, leave a comment & tell us why. We love a good challenge. For more great content from the guys, head over and subscribe to the UPD Podcast Youtube channel.And if you want to go even deeper in the discussion with us, join our Patreon for exclusive content and early access. It helps keep the lights on. You can rate and review this show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts - we might even read your review on a future episode. Until next time - keep showing up, stay rooted in truth, and follow Jesus boldly.------------------#UPDPodcast #ChristianPodcast #MenOfFaith #FaithAndCulture #JesusCentered #ChristianMen #BiblicalManhood #RealTalkFaith #SpiritualGrowth #DiscipleshipForMen #MensFaithJourney #GodlyMen #ChristianPerspective #ChristianDiscussion #PointingMenToJesus #FindingFaith #FaithJourney #PurposeDrivenLife #FaithAndDirection #SearchingForTruth #LifeWithGod #HopeForMen #FaithOverFear #DiscoverJesus #MensSpiritualJourney #MensMentalHealth #EmotionalHealth #FaithAndFeelings #ChristianPerspective #GodlyMasculinity #FaithInCulture #ChristianWorldview #DeconstructionAndFaith #MensStruggles #AuthenticFaith #PodcastForMen #ChristianTalkShow #FaithBasedPodcast #NewChristianPodcast #ChristianYouTube #MenInFaith #FaithDriven #UntrainedPhilosophicalDiscussionists #JesusIsKing #ManhoodInChristChristian podcast for men, faith and masculinity, how to be a godly man, Christian manhood, faith and purpose for men, Christianity and culture, how to find direction in life, men struggling with faith, Christian worldview podcast, Jesus and manhood, biblical masculinity podcast, spiritual growth for men, faith journey podcast, men and mental health Christian, Christian emotional health, Christian podcast about manhood, discipleship for men, real talk Christian podcast, Christian men and identity, UPD Podcast Christian, Christian perspective for men, how to follow Jesus as a man, Christianity for young men, life with God podcast, faith based conversation for men, authentic Christian manhood