The Built Different Podcast with Dr. Zach Clinton

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 mission is to end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health and he is dedicated to providing the education, products, and services to accomplish this goal. Dr. Amen is one of the most visible and influential experts on brain and mental health with millions of followers on social media. In 2020 Dr. Amen launched his digital series Scan My Brain featuring high-profile actors, musical artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and influencers that airs on YouTube and Instagram. Over 100 episodes have aired, turning it into viral social media content with collectively millions of views. He has also produced 17 national public television shows about the brain and his online videos on brain and mental health have been viewed over 300 million times. Dr. Amen is a 12-time New York Times bestselling author, including Change Your Brain, Change Your Life; The End of Mental Illness; Healing ADD, and many more. But his latest book, released this past spring, will be our topic of conversation today. Its title is Change Your Brain Every Day: Simple Daily Practices to Strengthen Your Mind, Memory, Moods, Focus, Energy, Habits, and Relationships. In and throughout today’s conversation, Dr. Amen draws on his over 40 years of clinical practice with tens of thousands of patients to give you the most effective daily habits he has seen that can help you improve your brain, master your mind, boost your memory, and make you feel happier, healthier, and more connected to those you love. Today is the day to start changing the trajectory of your life, one tiny step at a time.Dr. Amen’s website: http://Danielamenmd.comPurchase Dr. Amen’s Book - Change Your Brain Every Day: https://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Brain-Every-Relationships/dp/149645457X Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 opportunities just like those. Joining us today on the podcast is a 2x Emmy Award Winning Filmmaker and Director, Kyle Roberts. In and throughout today’s conversation, Kyle will be unpacking his brand new movie, What Rhymes With Reason, which will be releasing October 10th - World Mental Health Day! This movie involves movie involves a tragedy which ignites a group of teens to go on a quest to find a legendary landmark hidden in the wilderness. Together, they navigate the adventure while confronting the darkness within themselves. Kyle was called to the mission of developing a film that was family friendly yet still highlighting some of the challenges that our youth and adolescents are facing such as anxiety, depression, identity development, and even conversations and thoughts of suicide. However, Kyle’s heart, and what you see in the culmination of the film is that he wants every young person to walk away feeling seen, heard, not alone, and understanding that they were created by God, on purpose, and for a purpose! That’s his heart and you’ll hear all throughout today’s conversation about the little details that God orchestrated, and how His fingerprints have been all over the preparation and production of this film! And what I love about this movie is that it provides and sparks an incredible opportunity for so many families to be able to have some difficult yet imperative conversations together! So again I challenge you to not just listen to today’s episode and hear an inspiring story on the background of an incredible new movie that I believe we need for such a time as this, but I challenge you to actually do something with that by taking your friends and families to pack the movie theaters out on October 10th to go and see Kyle’s brand new movie, What Rhymes With Reason! Find Out More about What Rhymes With Reason Here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21515872/ Watch the Official Trailer for What Rhymes With Reason Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga0yt-IJ0o8 Purchase Tickets for What Rhymes With Reason Here: https://www.regmovies.com/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 inevitably tough times. Our guest today is Founder and President of Safe Haven Relationship Counseling Center, Dr. Sharon Hart May. Sharon received a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master’s degree in Theology from Fuller Graduate School of Theology, and is a certified EFT therapist and supervisor. Her dissertation and consequent research work has focused on EFT, attachment theory, and the importance of healthy and strong marriage and family relationships being ‘safe havens’. Over the years Dr. May has been featured on radio programs, such as "Arguing with Dr Sharon," Focus on the Family, and Family Talk as well as television shows including Life Today. Dr. May has also published numerous articles in psychological journals and contributed chapters to several marriage and family books. Her two books are titled: Safe Haven Marriage and How to Argue so Your Spouse Will Listen. She serves as a blog contributor for Family Talk, is on our AACC Executive Board, and she also serves as an adjunct professor at Azusa Pacific University. She has traveled world-wide to speak at conferences and train counselors around the globe, so it really is a blessed to hear from one of the pioneering leaders in the field on such an important topic. Today, we will unpack Sharon’s best-selling book Safe Haven Marriage in order to foster a greater sense of commitment to your relationships as well as establish the necessary elements where a lasting and fulfilling relationship can flourish.Safe Haven Relationship Counseling Center’s website: https://www.safehavenrelationshipcenter.com/drsharonmay Purchase Sharon’s Safe Haven Marriage (Book) Here: https://www.amazon.com/Safe-Haven-Marriage-Archibald-Hart/dp/078528947X Purchase Sharon’s How To Argue So Your Spouse Will Listen (Book) Here: https://www.amazon.com/Argue-Your-Spouse-Will-Listen/dp/0849918685#:~:text=The%20purpose%20of%20this%20book,might%20disagree%20on%20an%20issue Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 degree from Regent University and is the New York Times bestselling author of 24 books... including The Circle Maker, In the Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Wild Goose Chase, Win the Day, Chase the Lion, and so many more… Today however, we’ll be unpacking his newest book titled - Please, Sorry, Thanks: The Three Words that Change Everything.l love what Mark writes, he says that the best predictor of success in life, in love, and in leadership is your proficiency at please, sorry, and thanks. Those three words are the foundation of all healthy relationships and successful careers. Those three words are the only ceiling on achieving your dreams. Those three words will determine how happy you are and become.With his trademark blend of personal stories, scientific and historical references, and biblical insight, Pastor Mark Batterson shows in and throughout his book as well as our conversation together today how you can change your world with your words:• A timely please can help you unlock the rule of reciprocity for greater results, discover the power of “we is greater than me,” and honor others above yourself.• A sincere sorry can lead you to mend broken relationships, strengthen connections through being radically vulnerable, and better understand the degrees of forgiveness.• A heartfelt thanks paves the way toward a resilient mindset of gratitude and an expectancy to see God move on your behalf.Whether you’re launching out into a new phase of life or navigating long-established complexities, it's time to harness the power of those three transformative words and let them propel you wherever God leads you to go. Link to Mark’s Website: https://www.markbatterson.com/ Link to Purchase the book: https://www.markbatterson.com/books/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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, and move forward. Our guest today is a renowned licensed therapist, speaker, and now author, Jason VanRuler. Jason joins us today to unpack his new book that will be releasing October 10th titled, Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection. In and throughout the pages of this book as well during our conversation today Jason invites us to address our past pain and hurt to fully embrace love and connection. Through offering empathy, grace and a hand to hold as he shares his own trauma and struggles with alcohol, drug use, and depression combined with his professional knowledge from over a decade helping patients face their brokenness Jason strives to help each of us find the healing and authentic connection we long for.  Links to Visit: https://www.jasonvr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jason.vanruler/ https://www.youtube.com/c/Jasonvrcounselor https://www.tiktok.com/@jason.vanruler https://www.amazon.com/Get-Past-Your-Facing-Connection/dp/0310367417  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 III, will unpack for us why he believes the development of your intrinsic characteristics are more significant than your extrinsic reputation. During our conversation today and in his new book, “The Man is Greater Than the Brand”, Richard dives into why who you are as a man or woman is more important than how the world might view you, and how you can pursue the character-building traits to flourish alongside that reality. Through Richard’s incredibly powerful testimony, wisdom, and insight from the lessons he’s learned through some of the valleys he’s endured, our prayer is that today’s conversation would help you step out of the pit or bondage you may find yourself in and into the purpose and potential God has destined for your life! The result is bigger and better than any brand out there.Link to Purchase Richard’s New Book, The Man is Greater Than the Brand: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Greater-than-Brand-Brokenness/dp/B0C2RX95PQ Link to Richard’s website to find out more about him: https://www.richardyeargin.com/ Book Richard to Speak for you Today: https://www.richardyeargin.com/contact Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Loneliness has become a cultural epidemic, affecting the health and happiness of millions. Busyness, fear of vulnerability, and past pain often stop us from developing the deep friendships we long for. But it’s not supposed to be this way. You were made for people. Isolation may be a rising norm of modern life, but you don’t have to let it be the story of your life. That being said, our goal for today’s conversation is to help you find the joy and belonging you were made for as our guest today, Justin Whitmel Earley, discusses his impactful new book, “Made for People: Why we Drift into Loneliness and How to Fight for a Life of Friendship.” Through his own personal experiences, wisdom, and insight, Justin will inspire you to practice and prioritize the art and habit of life-giving friendships in an entirely new way. Remember, if you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together. You were made for RELATIONSHIP.Link to Justin’s Book, Made For People: https://www.amazon.com/Made-People-Drift-Loneliness-Friendship/dp/0310363004/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1682690885&sr=8-1 Link to Justin’s website with his other books: https://www.justinwhitmelearley.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

There’s no doubt that talent will help you in your endeavors, but it will only take you so far. I’ve heard it said that talent is the cheapest thing you will ever possess in this life. Therefore, it’s imperative to also learn and implement the INTANGIBLES such as patience, perspective, perseverance, passion, and presence. Interestingly enough, all of these characteristics and qualities seem to be found at the heart of what it means to be a servant leader. Joining us today to discuss this very topic of servant leadership and possessing the intangibles is Liberty University Basketball Superstar and Team Captain, Kyle Rode. Kyle has been known for his leadership throughout his collegiate basketball career thanks to his unwavering discipline, mentality, and selflessness. This is a guy who has consistently displayed what it looks like to put your wants and desires aside if it does not align with what’s best for the team. Thankfully, today we get to glean from his wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and experience as to what breads winning cultures, marriages, and more - prioritizing SELFLESSNESS & RELATIONSHIP! Mark 10:45 even reminds us, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Not only is this idea of servant leadership biblical, but it can also be applied to your life today! Be sure to tune into today’s episode to find out how!Liberty Basketball Schedule: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/schedule/_/id/2335/liberty-flames Follow Kyle on social media HERE: https://www.instagram.com/kylerode22/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The truth is youth and mental health issues shouldn’t even be discussed in the same sentence, but that’s just not the reality we find ourselves in today. Unfortunately, kids experience horrific storms and challenges in life, and sadly, a lot of those are often at the hands of the ones who are supposed to love them the most. Our kids are continuing to strugge mightily with things such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, a constant pressure to perform or be perfect, even to the point of suicidality. It’s safe to say that our kids are HURTING and in a real spin, and something or someone needs to step up and do something about it. Thankfully, today we get the opportunity of hearing some very practical ways we can help raise up a RESILIENT generation - a generation that isn’t better off because of their struggles, but in spite of their struggles. Joining us to share her wealth of knowledge and wisdom on the topic is renowned speaker, best-selling author, and Founder & President of Celebrate Kids and Ignite the Family, Dr. Kathy Koch. Through many years of research and experience in the field, Kathy comes today with a message of hope reminding us that resilience is both internal and external. The secret ingredient to raising resilient kids is - YOU. From the language you use, to the ways in which you communicate, to the way you respond to adversity - listen to some of the golden nuggets Kathy has for you today that will positively impact and influence this next generation. Link to Kathy’s Book, Resilient Kids: Raising Them to Embrace Life with Confidence - https://www.amazon.com/Resilient-Kids-Raising-Embrace-Confidence/dp/0802429092Link to Celebrate Kids - https://celebratekids.com/ Link to Ignite the Family - https://celebratekids.com/tag/ignite-the-family/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If you take the time to look at any of the books in the self help category, there is undoubtedly going to be a consistent theme dealing with one’s habits, choices, and discipline. It’s evident that people everywhere are concerned with this idea or process of becoming. Unfortunately though what can happen is that a lot of people may find themselves stuck in between who they are and who they aspire to be. Why? I believe it’s because most people are either afraid of getting started or they lack the necessary discipline to keep going. They refuse to make the short-term sacrifice in order to receive the long-term achievement. And ultimately, I believe the reason most people don’t take advantage of the opportunity, dream, or goal they have in life isn’t because they don’t believe in those things. It’s because they don’t believe in themself. Thankfully today, the Director of Overflow, the College Ministry of Port City Community Church in Wilmington, NC as well as founder of Hope Changes Us, Carson Goslee, will be joining us to unpack the importance and significance of our habits, explore the transformational power of Christ, and remind us that there is no sin, habit, or label too great for God’s grace, healing, and love. We pray that through this conversation you would be reminded that our ultimate destination or pursuit should not simply on becoming the best version of ourselves, but more importantly on becoming more like Christ. Hope Changes Us website: https://www.hopechangesus.com/our-visionBook Carson to Come Speak: https://www.hopechangesus.com/speaking Carson’s Message - “Don’t Settle”:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jboPYSn7CJY  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.