The Built Different Podcast with Dr. Zach Clinton

Let’s be honest, life is filled with difficult and painful seasons. Life sometimes delivers knock out blows that we never saw coming, and sometimes these become our defining moments. Today’s Built Different guest is a guy who’s taken a few blind side hits of his own both on the gridiron during his 18 year Hall Of Fame career in the NFL and off the field as well, Ben Roethlisberger! In this epsiode...

Have you ever gone through a season of life where it felt like you were being overlooked, forgotten, or like no one cared? I think we’ve all been there. Today’s Built Different Guest is no stranger to disappointment, discouragement, and doubt. He’s been through the ringer and his abilities have been questioned time and time again, but that never deterred him from the ultimate mission and calling G...

Happiness and Joy are two very different things. Happiness is an emotion that is contingent on one’s successes and failures, but Joy is an internal state that dwells deep within us and gives us contentment regardless of the external circumstances. Our Built Different guest today to discuss what Unwavering Joy looks like is, Derek Orndorff, who is the starting Center Fielder for the Liberty Univers...

When life gets hard, it’s easy to find comfort in the low places, to give up, and to identify yourself as a victim. However, today’s Built Different guest, Richard Yeargin III, discusses his pivotal shift in mentality from that of a victim to that of a VICTOR! As a 2x College Football National Champion, Richard, has endured significant pain and challenge in and throughout his life, yet believes an...

How do you build a strong and steady CULTURE? Today’s Built Different guest, Coach Kelly Nangle, tackles this massive question that so many of us don’t truly have an answer for. Coach Kelly, who serves as the Head Coach of the Liberty University Women’s Lacrosse Team, dives into some biblically based principles that she believes can help individuals and teams cultivate a culture like no other. The...

Everyone seems to always be searching for the ever illusive term, “Mental Toughness.” Today’s Built Different guest who discusses this topic in depth is Elite Cross-Fit athlete, Jayson Hopper. Jayson is constantly having to assess himself every day for what it means to push himself beyond his limits and build resilience in all he does. During this episode he talks about the importance of hard work...

The hardest seasons of life beg the question: how established is your character? Today’s Built Different guest is former NFL quarterback and Hall of Famer, Jim Kelly. Jim opens up about the loss of his 8 year-old son, and his own battle with cancer. He talks about the importance of surrounding ourselves with quality people, and shares how his faith in God is what has held him together during his m...

When life knocks you down, it’s easy to lose hope. Today’s Built Different guest is Dr. Johnny Parker. Dr. Parker knows what it’s like to feel stuck in an unwanted season of life, but he also knows what it takes to get back up again. He talks about the practical “why” and “how” of getting out of the pit and shares the importance of transparency and relationship with others as key factors in the eq...

Today’s episode of the Built Different Podcast is a conversation between Zach Clinton and former Clemson University football running back, Darien Rencher. Darien talks about his journey of faith and how God has got him through some of the hardest seasons of his life. He encourages listeners to remain faithful, even when they feel their efforts aren’t appreciated and explains about the importance o...

Today’s episode of the Built Different Podcast features a powerful conversation between Brooke Bryan, Zach Clinton and their guest, Pastor PJ Preston, of Hope Co. Church. Pastor PJ shares with listeners how they can optimize their spiritual growth in the new year and he emphasizes the importance of withdrawing and seeking the Lord.  Liberty Christian Academy Hope Co. Church Discover more Christian...

On today’s episode of the Built Different Podcast, Zach and Brooke sit down with Liberty University's head baseball coach, Scott Jackson. Coach Jackson talks about the qualities of good leaders, and also discusses the importance of servanthood. Coach Jackson also shares how healthy habits and routines help him balance his family and team. Atomic Habits (book) Liberty University   Discover mor...

Today’s episode is a conversation between Zach Clinton and world-renowned leading psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel Amen. Dr. Amen talks about the stigma surrounding mental illness, his cutting edge research with SPECT imaging, and the power of accurate thinking. He also lists the ways that listeners can practice good brain-hygiene. Amen Clinics Your Brain is Always Listening (book) The Relentless Courage...

T oday, on the Built Different Podcast, Zach Clinton sits down with left-handed baseball pitcher, Jared Pettitte. Jared talks about his rough start to playing baseball in college, and his comeback that recently allowed him to sign with the Miami Marlins. Jared explains why every believer's identity needs to be in Christ and the importance of perseverance. Discover more Christian podcasts at l...

What makes any team successful? It starts with the integrity and commitment of each individual player. On today’s episode of the Built Different Podcast, Liberty University’s head basketball coach, Ritchie McKay, talks about leadership and mentorship. He also explains why sin is so alluring, what to do when you’re struggling with it, and he also encourages the listeners who feel as though God has...

Today’s episode of the Built Different Podcast is a conversation with pastor, author and comedian, Ted Cunningham. Ted talks about the foundational blocks that are necessary for successful relationships with one another and with God. He shares his best advice for newlyweds and in closing, Zach and Brooke explain how listeners can reignite their relationship with God.  A Love That Laughs (book) Dis...

Today’s episode of the Built Different Podcast features a powerful message from Pastor Sammy Rodriguez. Pastor Sammy talks about the importance of having the right motivation and being driven by God’s anointing rather than selfish ambitions. He also lists the qualities that every good leader possesses, and shares with unbelievers why it takes more faith to not believe in God than it does to believ...

Today’s episode of the Built Different Podcast features a conversation between Zach Clinton, Brooke Bryan and guest Coach Shelton Stevens. Coach Stevens talks about who he was as a coach at Liberty University, who he’s become today, and God’s faithfulness through it all. Despite the physical setback of a Celiac diagnosis, Coach Stevens explains to listeners how he maintains a life of mental toughn...

On today’s episode of the Built Different Podcast, Zach Clinton and Brooke Bryan interview former professional baseball player, Darryl Strawberry. Darryl explains how early childhood trauma caused his life to veer off course as a young adult, and shares how he finally found contentment through a relationship with Jesus Christ.  Strawberry Ministries  ESPN 30 For 30 Discover more Christian podcasts...

On today’s episode of the Built Different Podcast, Zach Clinton and Brooke Bryan interview Alex Nsengimana, who lived through the horrors of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Despite witnessing the senseless murders of his loved ones, Alex found forgiveness for the transgressors through the transforming power of Jesus Christ. Alex shares about the overwhelming impact that Operation Christmas Child made i...

Mark Hiepler is one of the top 100 attorneys in the nation. Despite his undeniable success, life has been far from perfect for him. On today’s episode of the Built Different Podcast, Zach Clinton interviews Mark to hear the heart behind the success. From a humble start in his career and a terrible tragedy, Mark shares how suffering has shaped him into the man of character he is today.  Hiepler &am...

From an upbringing rooted in Christ, to rebellion in pursuit of stardom, it’s been a journey along a zig-zag road for one Christian musician. On today’s episode of the Built Different Podcast, Zach Clinton sits down with Zach Williams as they discuss the winding road Zach Williams has been on and how he eventually made his way back to his Biblical faith.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeau...

The whispers of the Enemy can sneak into the minds of any believer, especially in vulnerable seasons of isolation. On today’s episode of the Built Different podcast, Zach interviews licensed professional counselor, Dr. Mark Mayfield. Dr. Mayfield shares his powerful testimony of walking in God’s healing after his own suicide attempt.  Dr. Mayfield Website Book: The Path Out of Loneliness Discover...

The crushing blows of life can knock even the strongest believer off course, leaving them to question how a sovereign God could allow such suffering. On today’s episode of the Built Different Podcast, Zach Clinton sits down with Pastor Levi Lusko. Pastor Levi shares his own story of continuing to trust God after the death of his daughter, Lenya. He challenges listeners with a powerful message of h...

In the wake of a tragic car accident, Josh Barrick was faced with a decision to desperately cling to his faith in God, or let unforgiveness destroy him. Choosing to forgive the drunk driver allowed Josh and his family to step into the fullness of everything God has for them. On today’s episode of the Built Different Podcast, Josh helps listeners learn how they too can trust God through their own t...

Today’s episode of the Built Different Podcast was an inspiring conversation between Zach Clinton and Liberty Lacrosse athlete, Brooke Bryan. Brooke shared some of the struggles she faced at the beginning of her college career, and then encouraged listeners to prioritize Jesus above all else. Zach and Brooke concluded the show with an exciting announcement.  C.S. Lewis: First and Second Things Quo...