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The Built Different Podcast with Dr. Zach Clinton will air every Tuesday morning from here on out covering topics such as Leadership, Grit, Work Ethic, Relationships, Managing Anxiety and Depression, Isolation/Loneliness, Grief/Loss, Strengthening your Marriage & Family, Championship Mindset, Creating a Winning Culture, and so much more... Through meaningful interviews with some of America’s leading motivational speakers, athletes, counselors/psychologists, pastors, and more... Our heart and mission is to provide ENCOURAGEMENT, HOPE, and CHALLENGE to help push you past your limits and reach goals you never thought possible! Colossians 2:6-7 says, “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”No matter what life throws our way, we must remember WHO WE ARE, by first remembering WHOSE WE ARE!
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What if your work isn’t just about making money, but making meaning? On this episode of the Built Different Podcast, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with bestselling author and Ramsey Solutions personality Ken Coleman for a conversation about calling, clarity, and the courage to pursue the work you were wired to do. Drawing from Proverbs 12:27, they explore why meaningful work requires diligence, surrender, and alignment. Ken shares about walking away from a future in politics, battling imposter syndrome, and why so many capable people quietly settle long before they ever leave a job. From discovering purpose at the intersection of personality, passion, and pain to applying The Proximity Principle, this episode offers practical clarity for anyone feeling stuck or misaligned. If you’ve been wondering whether there’s more for your life and work, this conversation will challenge you to stop drifting, start aligning, and take one intentional step toward meaningful contribution.Links:Find Out More About Ken: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ken-coleman?srsltid=AfmBOoorPzfisdVeBA1gGhP3UPOerHGUvzVnmd4lGdZM5zOq6NFAH62K Watch Front Row Seat: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/shows/front-row-seat-with-ken-coleman Purchase a Copy of One of Ken’s Books: https://store.ramseysolutions.com/search.php?search_query=ken%20coleman Connect with a Christian Counselor or Coach in Your Local Community: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Resilience isn’t just the ability to survive hardship…it’s the courage to believe that God is still good, purposeful, and present in the middle of it. Today’s guest embodies that truth in a powerful way. Daniel Ritchie was born without arms, something that, by the world’s standards, could have defined his limitations. But instead of allowing his circumstances to dictate his identity or future, Daniel has chosen a life marked by faith, joy, perseverance, and purpose.This conversation goes far beyond overcoming adversity. It’s about how emotional wounds can run deeper than physical ones, the power that is found through surrender, as well as rooting and anchoring our identity in Christ, and how weakness, when placed in God’s hands, can become a platform for His strength.Daniel is a longtime evangelist, speaker, author, and currently serves as First Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention. But at his core, he is a man who has learned to trust God deeply, even when life didn’t make sense.Links:Daniel’s Website: https://danielritchie.com/about-daniel/Pick up a Copy of My Affliction for His Glory: https://www.amazon.com/My-Affliction-His-Glory-Identity/dp/1683590821Pick up a copy of Endure: https://www.amazon.com/Endure-Building-Faith-Long-Run/dp/1683595416 About Daniel - Daniel Ritchie A post from DRITCH9 on Daniel Ritchie provided by: https://danielritchie.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In today’s episode, Dr. Bill Lile, OB/GYN, educator, and leading voice in pro-life medicine joins Dr. Zach to talk about hope, healing, and redemption after abortion. With clinical insight and deep compassion, Dr. Lile speaks directly to those suffering silently under guilt, grief, or regret. He explains the medical and spiritual realities of life in the womb, the hope of forgiveness through Christ, and practical steps toward emotional and spiritual healing. Dr. Lile also addresses common misconceptions, the importance of trauma-informed care, and how the church can walk alongside those longing for restoration without shame or judgment. Visit The Pro-Life Doc: https://www.prolifedoc.org/ Learn More About Dr. Bill Lile: https://cnpeninsula.org/blog/peninsula4life-2025-guest-speaker-dr-bill-lile/ Book The Pro-Life Doc to Speak: https://www.prolifedoc.org/contact/ Looking for Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Counsel & Care?: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this timely conversation, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with author and life coach, Allie Marie Smith, to explore why so many of us feel anxious, distracted, and disconnected in a hyper-digital world. Drawing from her newest book, Social Media Reset, Allie invites listeners to reconsider the role social media plays in their spiritual, mental, and emotional health, and why endless scrolling can never satisfy the deeper longings of the soul. Together, they discuss the hidden cost of digital overload, the freedom that comes from unplugging, and how a 30-day reset can help restore joy, peace, presence, and connection with God. This episode offers a hopeful, practical path for anyone longing to reclaim their joy, rediscover meaningful rhythms, and live with greater intentionally in a distracted age. Links: Allie’s Website: https://alliemariesmith.com/ Pick Up a Copy of Social Media Reset: https://alliemariesmith.com/social-media-reset Join Allie on a 5-Week Video-Based Social Media Reset Journey: https://alliemariesmith.com/course Find Faith-Based Counseling, Coaching, or Care Today: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with bestselling author and Midnight Mom devotional founder, Becky Thompson, to speak directly to the weary woman who feels tired, anxious, and unseen. With honesty and compassion, Becky shares her personal journey with anxiety, the power of prayer and community, and why faith and mental health are not opposing forces. Together, they explore the hidden loneliness many women and moms carry, the myth that anxiety reflects spiritual weakness, and how true healing rest can be found even in the middle of ongoing struggles. This episode offers wisdom, encouragement, and hope for any woman longing to reconnect with God, experience peace beyond the pressure, and discover that she is not alone…especially in the midnight hours. Links: Becky’s Website: https://beckythompson.com/ Pick Up a Copy of One of Becky’s Bestselling Books: https://beckythompson.com/books/ Join Becky’s Bible Study Today: https://beckythompson.teachable.com/ Find Faith-Based Counseling, Coaching, or Care Today: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In today’s episode, bestselling author, speaker, and pastor, Gary Thomas, offers a transformative look at marriage through the lens of spiritual growth and Christlike character. This episode challenges couples to move beyond comfort and entitlement toward sacrificial love, responsibility, and maturity. Gary explores how entitlement sabotages intimacy, why spiritual formation is central to a thriving marriage, and how couples can build habits that strengthen emotional connection and mutual respect. He shares practical insights on humility, conflict, and holiness that help relationships grow toward the marriage God designed, not the one culture conditions us to expect. Links: Visit Gary’s Website: https://garythomas.com/ Pick Up Your Copy of The Life You Were Reborn to Live: https://shorturl.at/vGl9a Pick Up Your Copy of Sacred Marriage: https://shorturl.at/8l8Av Looking for Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Counsel & Care?: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this New Year’s conversation, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Dylan Mandell to explore what real resilience looks like when life becomes painfully uncertain. Dylan shares why so many people abandon their goals early in the year and how a shift in spiritual perspective can change everything. He unpacks how discipline is not rooted in motivation or willpower, but in identity, obedience, and daily dependence on God. Throughout the conversation, Dylan reflects on what it looks like to place hope fully in Jesus rather than in circumstances, outcomes, or treatments, and how physical consistency has become a powerful tool for strengthening his spiritual health and resilience as well. His story challenges listeners to rethink strength, success, and what it truly means to trust God when the future feels unclear. Dylan also opens up about how suffering has reshaped his gratitude, sharpened his priorities, and deepened his awareness of what truly matters. He speaks honestly about what cancer can take, but even more powerfully about what God can redeem through faith, purpose, perspective, and love for others. Through Scripture, remembrance, and anchoring himself in eternal truth, Dylan reveals how he stays grounded on the hardest days. This conversation offers a biblical vision of godly resilience for a new year, reminding listeners that strength is not found in trying harder, but in trusting deeper, choosing hope, and continuing to walk faithfully with Jesus one obedient step at a time. Links: Follow Dylan on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dylanmandell/ Dylan Mandell 12-Week Workout Plan: https://payhip.com/b/42rfm Saved By Jesus Merch: https://savedbyjesus.co/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In today’s episode, renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Karl Benzio, and recovery leader, Rose Ann Forte, join Dr. Zach for a timely episode on transformation, neuroscience, and spiritual renewal as we head into the New Year. Together, they unpack how biblical truth and behavioral science work hand-in-hand to reshape habits, rewire mental pathways, and lead to lasting change. They explain how God’s promises influence brain functioning, why habits are the key to sustainable transformation, and how spiritual disciplines, cognitive reframing, and daily surrender can restore emotional and spiritual health. This episode offers a practical roadmap for anyone seeking clarity, freedom, and renewed purpose as they enter a new year. Visit Dr. Karl’s Website: https://drkarlbenzio.com/ Visit Rose Ann Forte’s Website: https://choosefreedom.today/about/ Pick Up Your Copy of Transformed By His Promises: https://www.amazon.com/Transformed-His-Promises-Psychological-Life-Interfering/dp/B0FMR4L9X2 Looking for Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Counsel & Care?: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this Christmas Day special, New York Times bestselling author and former investigative journalist, Lee Strobel, uncovers the historical, scientific, and theological evidence behind the birth of Jesus. This is a rich, thoughtful conversation that strengthens both heart and mind during the Christmas season. Lee walks listeners through the credibility of the Gospel accounts, the prophecies fulfilled in Christ’s birth, and the evidence that the manger scene is not myth but history. He explores the incarnation, the reliability of eyewitness testimony, and why the identity of the Child in the manger changes everything about our hope, our faith, and our future. Visit Lee’s Website: https://leestrobel.com/ Pick Up Your Copy of The Case for Christmas: https://rb.gy/0m4fyt Pick Up a Copy of Lee’s Other Bestselling Books: https://leestrobel.com/books Looking for Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Counsel & Care?: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In today’s episode, Counselor, author, and educator Dr. Mark Mayfield equips pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers with practical tools to support mental health in the church. This conversation between Drs. Zach and Mark bridges clinical wisdom, spiritual formation, and the realities of shepherding people through emotional struggles. Dr. Mayfield unpacks how to recognize signs of distress, create safe spaces for honest conversations, and respond to crisis moments with clarity and compassion. He discusses the importance of boundaries in ministry, the role of community in healing, and simple, evidence-based practices that help churches foster emotional resilience, spiritual growth, and relational safety. Dr. Mayfield’s Website: https://www.drmayfield.com/ Pick Up Your Copy of The Mental Health Handbook For Ministry: https://shorturl.at/cA3oE Pick Up Your Copy of The Hope & Healing for Loneliness Workbook: https://aacc.net/product/hope-healing-for-loneliness-a-guide-to-flourish-in-community/ Looking for Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Counsel & Care?: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In today’s episode, Dr. Henry Cloud, clinical psychologist and bestselling author joins Dr. Zach for a deep dive into one of the most important dynamics in every relationship: trust. Dr. Cloud blends Scripture, neuroscience, and decades of clinical experience to explain how trust can be built, broken, and restored. He breaks down the core ingredients that make a person trustworthy, the signs that someone may be unsafe, and the process of rebuilding trust after betrayal. Dr. Cloud also addresses how to set healthy boundaries without shutting people out, why trust is both emotional and spiritual, and how to discern when to give someone another chance or when to walk away with wisdom and peace. Visit Dr. Cloud’s Webiste: https://www.drcloud.com/ Learn More About Boundaries: https://shorturl.at/a10MY Purchase Your Copy of Trust: https://shorturl.at/8a6QM Looking for Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Counsel & Care?: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In today’s episode, Ken Harrison, author, speaker, CEO of WaterStone, and Chairman of Promise Keepers, joins Dr. Zach to cast a compelling vision for biblical manhood. In a generation confused about masculinity, Ken calls men back to strength, responsibility, humility, and mission. This episode is a rallying cry for men who want to live with clarity and conviction. Ken expands on the idea that men are called to be “servant kings” which are leaders who protect, serve, and sacrifice like Christ. He discusses the crisis of masculinity and fatherlessness in today’s culture, how men can lead with integrity without drifting into authoritarianism, the necessity of friendships and accountability, and the spiritual disciplines that keep a man grounded in his God-given identity and purpose. Visit Ken’s Website: https://kenrharrison.com/ Find Out More About WaterStone: https://waterstone.org/about/ Find Out More About Promise Keepers: https://promisekeepers.org/ Looking for Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Counsel & Care?: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In today’s episode, Victor Marx, a high-risk humanitarian, trauma survivor, founder of All Things Possible Ministries, and candidate for Governor of Colorado brings a riveting message of courage for leaders and people of faith. With stories from war zones, rescue missions, and spiritual battlefields, Victor challenges listeners to confront darkness with boldness, compassion, and unwavering faith. He explores what real courage looks like in a fear-driven world, sharing frontline stories that reveal both the brutality of evil and the necessity of godly strength. Victor vulnerably unpacks his own testimony and how men can cultivate a warrior spirit without losing tenderness, how to build spiritual resilience, and why cultivating a fierce, Scripture-anchored faith is essential for navigating the increasingly dangerous cultural moments we find ourselves in. Victor for Governor: https://www.victor2026.com/ All Things Possible Ministry: https://victormarx.com/ Follow Victor on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/victormarx/?hl=en Pick Up Your Copy of The Dangerous Gentleman: https://shorturl.at/exFXZ Looking for Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Counsel & Care?: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In today’s episode of The Built Different Podcast, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Marq James, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Christian Care Ministry, the organization behind Medi-Share, the nation’s leading Christian healthcare sharing program. Marq unpacks the powerful origin story of Christian Care Ministry, explains the difference between healthcare sharing and traditional insurance, and shares how Medi-Share offers a biblical, community-centered alternative rooted in generosity, stewardship, and the early church model in Acts. Together, Zach and Marq break down why healthcare costs are skyrocketing, what families need to know during Open Enrollment, and how healthcare sharing can create significant financial margin without compromising Christian conviction. The conversation also dives deep into the issues families are facing right now, from the post-COVID mental health crisis, to the rising need for whole-person care. Marq shares how CCM is meeting these challenges through expanded counseling access, Christ-centered support, and a culture shaped by prayer, Scripture, and spiritual wellness. Drawing from his own battle with long-term COVID symptoms, Marq reflects on how his faith grounded him through recovery and why spiritual health must return to the center of the healthcare conversation. If you’ve ever wondered whether faith-based healthcare sharing is right for your family, this episode provides the clarity, hope, and practical insight you need. Links: Find Our More About Christian Care Ministry: https://shorturl.at/aBBDX Find Out More About Medishare: https://shorturl.at/UIa9l Get Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Counsel or Care Today: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In today’s episode, Pastor Shawn Johnson gets vulnerable about his battles with depression, anxiety, addiction, and the temptation to quit. Drawing from personal experience and his newest book Kiss the Fire, Shawn reminds listeners that God often does His best work in the places we’d rather avoid. This is an honest, hope-filled conversation about pain, healing, and perseverance as Shawn shares practical wisdom on getting back up after spiritual burnout, facing intrusive thoughts, an unwanted and unexpected diagnosis, and finding strength to keep going when everything in you wants to collapse. He discusses the power of confession, how God uses adversity to shape your calling, and the small, daily steps that rebuild hope, resilience, and spiritual confidence. Visit Red Rocks Church: https://www.redrockschurch.com/learn-more/ Purchase Your Copy of Kiss the Fire: https://shorturl.at/n9oeC Follow Shawn on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/shawnjohnsonrrc/?hl=en Looking for Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Counsel & Care?: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
On this beautiful Thanksgiving Day, Dr. Gary Chapman, beloved counselor and author of the Best-Selling 5 Love Languages, sits down with Dr. Zach to explore the deeper work required to build and repair relationships God’s way. This conversation moves beyond the basics of love languages and dives into healing, communication, confession, and forgiveness from a biblical and clinically informed perspective. Dr. Chapman explains how to identify and speak someone’s love language, why apologies must be expressed in multiple “languages” to truly land, and what healthy biblical forgiveness looks like in practice. He unpacks how couples can break painful relational cycles, repair trust without enabling unhealthy behavior, and create daily habits that build long-term connection and emotional intimacy. Learn More About the 5 Love Languages: https://5lovelanguages.com/ Find Out Your Love Language Today: https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language Purchase One of Dr. Chapman’s Bestselling Books: https://shorturl.at/ERaEB Looking for Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Counsel & Care?: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In today’s episode, Dr. Dondi Costin, retired U.S. Air Force Major General and President of Liberty University joins Dr. Zach for a powerful conversation on what it truly means to lead like Jesus. He shares the lessons forged through decades of military service, higher-education leadership, and life in Christ, offering a blueprint for influence rooted in humility, character, and conviction. In this episode, Dr. Costin unpacks why true leadership begins with serving, how his military experience shaped his understanding of calling, and why resilience, integrity, and spiritual grit are essential for anyone shaping the next generation. He discusses preparing young leaders to stand firm in their faith, navigating high-pressure environments without compromising values, and training Champions for Christ in a rapidly changing world. Visit Liberty University: https://www.liberty.edu/ Read More About Dr. Dondi Costin: https://www.liberty.edu/about/president-of-liberty-university/ Read More About the Global Center for Human Flourishing: https://www.liberty.edu/academic-affairs/global-center-for-human-flourishing/ Looking for Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Counsel & Care?: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Ben Higgins: author, speaker, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Generous Coffee, to talk about his bestselling book Alone in Plain Sight and the journey behind it. Ben opens up about the hidden battles so many people face: loneliness, fear of rejection, identity struggles, and the tension between public visibility and private insecurity. This episode is an invitation to listeners who feel unseen, misunderstood, or disconnected. Ben shares raw stories from his personal life, his time in the spotlight, and the quiet moments that shaped him, reminding us all that we are wired for connection, made for community, and loved by God even in our most broken places. Generous Coffee: https://shorturl.at/PxjbC Purchase Your Copy of Alone in Plain Sight: https://shorturl.at/RjIGH Follow Ben on social media: https://www.instagram.com/higgins.ben?igsh=MXgwZjJscTg4cjgwMw== Feeling Lonely? Get Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Help Today: www.christiancareconnect.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this episode, Dr. Zach sits down with pastor and bestselling author Tim Timberlake to unpack his new book, The Bumpy Road to Better. Tim explains that while life is never easy, it becomes even harder when we try to push through challenges alone and avoid asking for help. Our desire for quick fixes and instant gratification often blinds us to the wisdom God has placed in the very situations we avoid. Through personal stories and biblical insight, Tim shows how God uses pain, pressure, and delays as tools of growth rather than signs of failure. Tim also discusses a few of what he describes as the thirty “hard things” every person must face, from difficult conversations to uncomfortable delays, and how each one can lead to maturity when handled with humility. He emphasizes that what we truly want in life is usually found on the other side of the obstacles we fear. Instead of gritting our teeth and simply surviving discomfort, Tim challenges us to embrace it and allow God to transform us through it. This conversation is a powerful reminder that the bumps in the road are not barriers but bridges to something better. Visit Tim’s Website: https://timtimberlake.tv/ Purchase Your Copy of The Bumpy Road to Better: https://shorturl.at/BuwsO Visit Celebration Church: https://www.celebration.org/about/ Find Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Help Today: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this episode of Built Different, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Dr. Tyler VanderWeele, Professor of Epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Director of the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, a pioneering movement of research at the intersection of faith, health, meaning, and relationships. Together we explore what it truly means to flourish, how his global research initiative known as the Global Flourishing Study is reshaping our understanding of well-being across 22 countries and over 200,000 participants, and what the implications are for people-helpers, ministry leaders, and anyone committed to a faith that’s formed, instead of merely informed. We unpack his top findings, surprising insights, and practical steps you can take to cultivate flourishing in your own life and in those you serve. Find Out More About Dr. VanderWeele’s Work at Harvard: https://hfh.fas.harvard.edu/ Find Out More About the Global Flourishing Study: https://hsph.harvard.edu/research/vanderweele-group/global-flourishing-study/ Receive Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Help Today: www.christiancareconnect.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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