The Built Different Podcast with Dr. Zach Clinton

There’s no question that sexual sin is something that many struggle with at some point throughout their life. Pornography, premarital sex, extra-marital affairs - they have unfortunately and heart breakingly become too common in our culture and society today. A recent statistic recently projected over 30 million people struggle with problematic sexual behavior, if not addiction - and another stat...

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love and relationships are a hot topic of conversation. Therefore, today we wanted to re-air a conversation with an expert in our space to hopefully help you identify some healthy habits we can begin implementing within our daily lives to cultivate the love we so desperately seek. Joining us again today is a Licensed Professional Counselor and nationall...

There’s no question that your environment impacts your experience. The people you surround yourself with will influence the trajectory of your life. Who are those people in your life? Are they constructive or destructive? Do they push you closer to your goals or pull you further away? Do they motivate you to become your best, or allow you to settle for less? Thankfully, today as we reflect on some...

The inevitable truth is that life can be tough and riddled with challenge and adversity. Unfortunately, in the midst of these difficult times and seasons, many people stall out and grow discouraged, disappointed, and deflated due to their circumstances. Maybe that person I’m referring to is a friend or family member of yours that comes to mind… Or maybe that person is you. Thankfully our guest tod...

Resilience is all about movement! In other words, your direction is more important than your speed. Yes, many have identified resilience as ‘bouncing back’ but as our guest today so eloquently describes, resilience is a process and not just something that happens overnight or in the snap of a finger. It may take longer for some than it does for others, but we must remember, that as long as we are...

Let’s be honest, it’s hard to find time to unplug. Sure, the idea sounds nice, but when your must-do list is crazy long and self-care gets pushed off to tomorrow, tomorrow just seems like it never comes. We so quickly feel as if the world may end if our duties and responsibilities don’t get done, like we’ve let someone down, or that we’ve made someone disappointed. Everything seems like it should...

Sometimes the most valuable treasures are found in the darkest of times. In fact, it's often in the very heart of our deepest pain and struggle that God chooses to reveal his most precious gifts. Let best-selling author, renowned speaker, and hope dealer, Katherine Wolf, lead you in finding the hope God has for you in your most painful places. In our lowest, most difficult moments, it's...

Have you ever noticed, especially when entering into a new year, how people will do anything to get an edge or a one-up? I mean people go to great lengths and even drop serious money wanting the best equipment, training, coaching, you name it. Well today, we are going to give you, what our guest has identified as the unfair advantage. Joining us today to discuss his most recent and best-selling bo...

There’s no question that this year has been an unforgettable season for #23 ranked Liberty University’s football program. I mean they went 13-0, won a Conference USA Championship in their inaugural season in the conference, and were afforded the Fiesta Bowl birth solidifying them as the Top G5 school in the country. That being said, with the Fiesta Bowl just around the corner and the #8 ranked Ore...

In the Clinton household, there’s truly nothing like being home for the holidays. With decorations galore and family traditions in full swing, the joy of Christmas can be felt by all around. That being said, we are so excited to be welcoming the matriarch of the family, Mrs. Julie Clinton to the show today! Not only is Julie, Zach’s incredible mother, but many know her as the Founder, President, a...

As many know, Christmas is a time of wonder and worship! However, the reality is that it’s not always easy to make the choice to rejoice when your in the midst of hardship and suffering. Often times the holidays remind us that grief cannot be wished away. You see, although grieving the loss of a loved one is a deep and difficult challenge at any time, the holiday season can magnify our sense of lo...

Let’s be honest, although the holidays can be a very wonderful and special time of the year, there can also be several unwanted holiday guests being those of stress and anxiety. You may not invite them in, but they can inevitably show up, seemingly out of no where. Often they show up as a result of toxic or broken relationships, financial pressures, work deadlines, and so much more, and with this...

Let’s be honest, change is hard. We hear it often, we say it often, and we end up believing it. Nevertheless, change is something we also desire and strive for. Whether the change involves abandoning a bad habit, developing a new skill, or making a big life change, we have all experienced the desire to make a change in our lives. However, change can be so difficult because we often shrink from any...

It’s easy to lose sight of the main priorities in our lives. Things such as stress, fear, comparison, and so much more can rob and distract us from the joy, contentment, and gratitude we were created for. However, Thanksgiving can be a great time to bring clarity to what’s most important and truly give thanks for those things. To help us do that very thing, my dad, Dr. Tim Clinton will be joining...

Life is hard for all kinds of reasons. It's tempting to move past the pain as quickly as possible. However, adversity awakens us with a choice: will stress and fear cause you to crumble or embrace the strength you've already been given? The truth is, adversity can knock you down—or awaken your heart. It can lead to discouragement—or guide you toward change. It can trap you in despair—or...

Let’s be honest, it almost seems as if it’s a dog-eat-dog world out there in culture and society today where people will do whatever it takes to get their point across making it challenging to “reason together” when there is such polarization and divisiveness going on. Many individuals cannot even be in the same room without arguing with one another about issues such as politics, religion, educati...

With the craziness and chaos that has taken place over the last several years including the mental health disaster within our world and country, numerous mass shootings and wars, indoctrination within our educational systems, as well as the monotonous and strenuous tasks of everyday life, there are a lot of things that can weigh heavy on a mom’s heart. So many momma bears out there are desperately...

On August 8th, 2023 a wildfire caused by a brush fire and hurricane force winds swept over the historic town of Lahaina. Many escaped with only the clothes on their backs, while countless others tragically lost their lives in this horrific disaster. The brokenness resulting from this tragedy in such a uniquely strong community is heartbreaking. However, joining us today to share a message that God...

A boy doesn't automatically become a man at age 18. What differentiates a man from a boy is the way he lives. A boy lives day to day, wants to be MVP, plays, wants the reassurance of the crowd, and is a predator. A man has a vision for his life, is a team player, works, has the courage to take a minority position, and is a protector. These are the five marks of a man. It's not enough to...

In honor of World Mental Health Day - a day to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health - we decided to bring on a guest who is known as America’s most popular and influential psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel Amen. Dr. Amen is a physician, adult and child psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics with 11 locations across the U.S. His miss...

Suicide has quickly become a rampant epidemic across our country and world today, especially in the lives of our youth and adolescents. Clearly, we need more suicide awareness and prevention measures as well as opportunities to be better equipped to meet the needs of today’s generations like never before! Thankfully in today’s episode we will be discussing a brand new movie that will provide oppor...

Creating a safe haven for each other in a marriage can enable a couple to weather any storm. Yet that accomplishment is certainly easier said than done. Thankfully, today we have an expert on this topic joining us to present a detailed blueprint for establishing a marital safe haven so that couples can count on each other and avoid criticizing, blaming, and shutting out their partners during the i...

Joining us today on our AACC Built Different Podcast is Lead Pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC - Mark Batterson! National Community Church is focused on reaching emerging generations and meets in multiple locations around the Washington, DC metro area. NCC also owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse, the largest coffeehouse on Capitol Hill. Mark holds a Doctor of Ministry degr...

The battle of healing from the past can be a long and difficult journey. Guilt, shame, embarrassment, pain, and hardship can deter us from finding the help, hope, and healing we ultimately desire and deserve. Thankfully today, we get the opportunity glean from both the wisdom and experience of our guest who is no stranger to understanding how difficult it can be to look at your brokenness, heal, a...

In our modern society, there is something we are told to elevate above all else: our brand. No matter where you're at in your career, your "brand" can either make you or break you. Or at least, that's what some people say and believe . . . However, during today’s conversation, former college football superstar and now author and transformational keynote speaker, Richard Yeargin...