The Built Different Podcast with Zach Clinton

Airing today on the Built Different Podcast is a powerful, motivational, and emotional interview from our most recent 2023 Ignite Men’s Impact Weekend where Zach had the opportunity to sit down and catch up with former 2020 AP College Football Coach of the Year and our new Liberty University Head Football Coach, Jamey Chadwell. Anchored by his 4 primary leadership principles which include Competition, Discipline, Accountability, an...

With Easter being a little over a month away, we couldn’t imagine a more perfect guest to share about one of our favorite books he’s written titled The Grave Robber: How Jesus CAN Make Your Impossible Possible. Our guest that will be joining us today for a powerful episode on Making Room for the Miraculous in our own lives is Lead Pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C. and NY Times Best-Selling Author, Dr. Mark Bat...

Let me ask, are you tired of being at war with your body—and your thoughts about your body? With the constant presence of social media and more, so many of us fall into the scary trap of comparison. Comparing ourselves to others. Comparing ourselves to culture and society’s definitions of perceived perfection. Maybe even comparing our current self to our younger self. Whatever it is, we get lost trying to replicate this world’s def...

Time and time again, it seems as if couples are too often getting love “wrong.” They bring their hurts, wounds, and empty voids into relationships seeking for a completion rather than a companion. Unfortunately, what many tend to neglect or forget is that God is the Only Great Physician that can bring the true Help, Hope, and Healing we are looking for. However, He still allows us to play an active role in that helping process. Joi...

There’s no secret that love and relationships can be hard, difficult, and at times take a lot of work. However, when things get hard, I believe people too often quit or settle for comfort or familiarity. That being said, some of the best advice I’ve ever been given regarding love and relationships came from our guest today, when he reminded me that “What’s natural early on needs to be followed by intentional later on.” Joining us t...

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love and relationships are a hot topic of conversation. Therefore, throughout this month, we wanted to sit down with some of the best relationship experts in order to identify some healthy habits we can begin implementing within our daily lives to cultivate the love we so desperately seek. That being said, joining us today is a Licensed Professional Counselor and nationally acclaimed spe...

I think we can all attest to the fact that times will inevitably come in life that seem too hard to bear. Challenge and adversity keep piling up leaving us doubtful and discouraged for what lies ahead. However, it’s in these difficult yet defining moments where the trajectory of our lives can be transformed. For today’s guest, Dr. Rick Rigsby, his defining moment took the place of him weeping at his late wife’s funeral after her bo...

The promises of the Lord are truly so comforting to me. One of my favorites includes the promise found in Isaiah 43 where God promises that He will always be with us. No matter what we are going through, no matter if it's a hill or a valley, He is there. He says in Isaiah 43:2, when we pass through those dark waters He's still there, and when we walk through the blazing hot fire, He has everything under control. Why? Beca...

Change is inevitable, but growth is intentional. In other words, in order to make positive change, a decision has to be made. A decision fueled by determination, sacrifice, and conviction. Unfortunately however, many people get “stuck” in life. Whether it being a difficult past, previous mistakes, attachment wounds, settling for comfort and convenience, fear, or more, this life will throw as many knockout punches as possible causin...

It’s a week into the new year, and we all know what that means…  a lot of people are trying to hang on and follow through with their big dreams, goals, and resolutions for the new year. Interestingly, many of those resolutions involve getting in better shape or becoming more physically fit or healthy. I’ve already heard several resolutions this year that sound something like, “I want to work out more, I want to eat better, I want t...

Let’s be honest, sometimes the weight of our past, our mistakes, shame, and guilt can be too much to bear. Sometimes these very things can hold us in bondage from the calling God has bestowed on our lives. However, our Built Different Guest today wants to remind you that as we head into a new year, you have the power and ability to cross over into this new year without carrying over the baggage from the previous. Joining us on the ...

We’ve all heard of positivity and optimism, but the truth is, there are days where being negative or being an energy vampire can almost seem natural. Sometimes it’s hard to be optimistic when life just isn’t the way it’s supposed to be and our fiery furnace moments in life seem like they are too much to bear. There may even be some people reading this today who had a tough 2022 and are feeling discouraged and maybe even afraid of w...

Can you believe it’s already Christmas?? What a magical time of the year! The lights, trees, decorations, Santa, but most importantly the true reason for the season which is a time of reflection and celebration for the Lord sending His One and Only Son Jesus to this world. You see, on that day, over 2,000 years ago, Hope, entered the world, because Hope has a name and His name is Jesus! But we are not naive enough to understand tha...

A word that often comes to mind during this Christmas and Advent season is worship. But what does it truly mean to worship God? Worship in its purest form has simply been described as reverence and adoration for the Lord. One can actually be going through one of the most difficult times or seasons of their life, but still, come to God in reverence and adoration for WHO He is. Therefore, the worship we ought to bring should not be d...

It’s Christmas time! The most wonderful time of the year, but often we can get lost in the hustle and bustle of the season. We often get lost int he hosting, buying, gifts that come with the holidays. Advent is a time for God’s people to slow down, rest, reset, and prepare our hearts for what God has instore for us this Christmas season and into the new year. On this episode we talk about the importance of preparing our hearts and ...

We all know the feeling of being unsatisfied. Instead of wrestling with the tension of feeling unsatisfied, we often settle and don’t move forward to experience the “abundantly more” life that God invites us to live with Him. Often, the tension of feeling unsatisfied can be God’s invitation for you to experience more with Him and within your community. What’s beautiful about the abundantly more life is that it can equally be found ...

Life isn’t easy. We all know that. And to be honest with you, praise doesn’t always come out naturally when it feels like everything in your life is working against you and the wheels are coming off your bus. However, I’ve heard it said that the greatest gift you can give the Lord, others, and yourself is that of thanksgiving. Why? Because when we focus on gratitude, the tide of disappointment washes away and the tide of love rushe...

Have you ever asked yourself the question, “What’s my purpose?” or maybe even “Do I have a purpose?” So many people desparately seek answers to those very common questions. But to the person listening who has maybe asked those questions, I have a good news for you, because in and throughout today’s episode, our Built Different Guest takes us on a journey as to how we can find, identify, and develop the purpose that God has called u...

Have you ever felt frustrated or even discouraged in thinking that your story doesn’t matter? Well let me assure you of one thing, your story and testimony matter more than you could possibly ever know or imagine! And the good news is that there is nothing that you could possibly do that could separate you from the love of God! You’re not too far gone, you’re not too far down the wayward path, you haven’t made too many mistakes - y...