The Built Different Podcast with Dr. Zach Clinton

Joining us today as we continue in our Mental Health Awareness Series is a renowned psychiatrist and true friend of us here at the American Association of Christian Counselors, Dr. Curt Thompson! Inspired by deep compassion for others and informed from a Christian perspective, Dr. Curt loves sharing fresh insights and practical applications for developing more authentic relationships and fully experiencing our deepest longing: to be known. However, we unfortunately live in a culture and society that equates brokenness with embarrassment and humiliation. Although this could not be further from the truth, this lie promotes a sense of hiddenness within many that when left unexplored can form into what I believe is one of the main things that prohibits us from allowing ourselves to be fully seen and known which is that of SHAME. Today, Dr. Curt is going to take us on a journey of better understanding the soul of shame and what can happen when shame takes root in our hearts and minds… With the use of a considerable dose of warmth and humor, coupled together with an understanding of interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) and a Christian view of what it means to be human — Dr. Curt educates and encourages us to seek to fulfill our intrinsic desire to feel known, valued and connected. He understands that deep, authentic relationships are essential to experiencing a healthier, more purposeful life — but the only way to realize this is to begin telling our stories more truly. Our prayer is that this conversation would help you process your deepest longings, your grief, your shame, your identity, your purpose, and your perspective of both God and humanity… and by doing so we pray that it would invite you to engage more authentically with your own story and the relationships God has placed in your life. Only then can you feel truly known and connected and live in the meaningful reality you desire to create.Dr. Curt Thompson’s website: https://curtthompsonmd.com/ (Book) The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves - https://amzn.to/3Mj9Nyo (Book) The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community - https://amzn.to/3MMKPJ1  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

As we are navigating our way through this Mental Health Awareness Series, it can be easy to get lost or even overwhelmed by the stats and many challenges and complexities we find ourselves in. But just because we find ourselves in a mess does not mean that God has messed up. Therefore, today we are going to be looking at what it takes to OVERCOME. Joining us this week for an incredibly powerful conversation is Senior Pastor at Celebration Church in Jacksonville, FL and Creedmoor, NC, Pastor Tim Timberlake! Tim is also a graduate of Pistis School of Ministry in Detroit, MI and he’s the author of the best-selling books – Abandoned, The Power of 1440, and his Brand New book that just released TODAY titled “The Art of Overcoming: Letting God Turn Your Endings into Beginnings!” What Pastor Tim wants to remind you of today in and throughout the words of this episode is that what may feel like an ending in your life does not mean that it is the end, and although you may find yourself in a painful season, God can use it to produce something good within you that will help you step into the season He has intentionally prepared for you. As he mentions, if pain is going to do anything, we should allow it to propel us. You were made to OVERCOME! Lastly, please help us in making sure Pastor Tim’s book, “The Art of Overcoming: Letting God Turn Your Endings into Beginnings” has one of the best launch days/weeks in history! This book is life giving, life changing, and I believe it will truly bless every reader in powerful ways. To purchase a copy of this book please visit: www.Theartofovercomingbook.com or if you want to purchase this book in bulk to work through it with your family, friends, coworkers, clients, patients, or Bible Study group, please visit this link: https://bulkbookstore.com/the-art-of-overcoming-letting-god-turn-your-endings-into-beginnings-9780785238959  Trust me, if you feel stuck, worried, discouraged, disappointed, or even defeated – This book will provide you with some incredible tips, tactics, and truths to OVERCOME! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Welcome back to our Mental Health Awareness Series! As many of you know, the month of May has been highlighted as Mental Health Awareness Month so we not only wanted to celebrate but also have some real conversations with some of the experts in the field who are on the front lines serving countless individuals that are struggling in the midst of the mental health disaster we find ourselves in. Let’s face it, due to the impact the last 3-4 years have had on everybody, it’s evident that people are exhausted, emotionally shot, and hurting. In fact, rates of anxiety, depression, and addiction are soaring to heights we’ve never seen before. However, even in the midst and severity of that, one of the most sobering things we’ve seen in the mental health space that not too many are acknowledging or talking about is the heartbreaking spike we are seeing in suicide especially among our kids as it has jumped to the 2nd leading cause of death for our teens. That is absolutely gut wrenching, and I believe it’s time we start talking about and addressing this issue.  That being said, in today’s episode we are going to have a real conversation about suicide with one of the leading experts in trauma and crisis work who has been an integral pioneering leader for us here at the American Association of Christian Counselors, Jennifer Ellers! Jennifer is a Professional Counselor, Life Coach, Crisis Response Trainer, author, and renowned speaker! She speaks extensively and provides training, counseling, and coaching in the field of grief, crisis, and trauma work and she is especially known for her work in and passion for developing faith-based suicide prevention training programs! In and throughout this episode, Jennifer not only shares her story about what really propelled her into the profession and field, but she also takes us on a journey of how we can better recognize, respond to, and refer individuals who are struggling with suicidal ideation in order to receive the best and most effective care and counsel possible! Our prayer is that after today’s conversation you would be educated, equipped, and encouraged to join us in the midst of this fight as we come alongside of the broken and faint of heart. Remember, God loves to use people through which He channels his messages of help, hope, and encouragement. Be sure to check out these incredible resources below as well, and DO NOT MISS the incredible resource we are gifting you in our Hope Focused 3R Suicide Prevention Training Program found  in the bottom link! This is an in depth training led by Jennifer where she goes deeper into the ways in which we can better RECOGNIZE the problem, risk factors, and warning signs of suicide, RESPOND to someone who is suicidal, as well as REFER and get someone the help they need when necessary. We offer 2 incredible trainings – one for adults and one for youth that are typically the value of $200 – but because of the pressing need we are seeing in our country today and in honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we have decided to bundle these and offer them both to you for ONLY $50! We pray that you would consider joining us in this fight!  SAFE-T Pocket Card: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/SAFE-T-Pocket-Card-Suicide-Assessment-Five-Step-Evaluation-and-Triage-for-Clinicians/sma09-4432 Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) Suicide Treatment Training: https://cams-care.com/Hope Focused “3R” Suicide Prevention Training Program (Adult & Youth Bundle): https://www.lightuniversity.com/cart/?add-to-cart=211967  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

There’s no secret it’s been a wild couple of years. From the COVID lockdowns, loss, loneliness, racial tensions and trauma, rioting, sexual abuse explosion, election mess, race for a vaccine, the vaccine rollout, big tech suppression, censorship, Afghanistan, Ukraine, inflation, money stress, parental rights challenges, abortion/life battles, Fentanyl/Substance abuse crisis, rash of shootings, crime explosion, transgender identity and ideology storm, the midterm elections, etc... We now have a mental health disaster going on. People are exhausted and emotionally shot with stress and anxiety, depression, and even suicidality, especially among our kids, soaring to heights we’ve never seen. Most are angry, confused, and searching for help, hope, and encouragement. Even more, before the pandemic, statistics showed that nearly 1 in 5 (20%) people live with a mental illness in their lifetime, but now rates of nearly every mental health category have skyrocketed. Therefore, in response to the craziness and chaos we’ve been experiencing around the world, we here at the Built Different Podcast wanted to acknowledge and recognize the month of May as Mental Health Awareness Month by embarking on a Mental Health Awareness Series where we will be having conversations with several mental/emotional health experts to shed light on the challenges and difficulties many face while also encouraging and equipping our listeners with practical tips and strategies we can begin implementing to increase our mental and brain hygiene. That being said, joining us today to kick off this series is a renowned and leading Licensed Professional Counselor, Speaker, Teacher, and incredible Author, Dr. Mark Mayfield. In today’s episode Dr. Mayfield briefly shares his impactful testimony as well as takes a deep dive into his new book that will be releasing next week on May 9th, titled The Path to Wholeness: Managing Emotions, Finding Healing, and Becoming Our Best Selves. This conversation will remind you of the importance of embracing, experiencing, and expressing your emotions as well as viewing them as invitations or indicators from the Lord. You’re not going to want to miss this powerful episode!Be sure to check out Dr. Mayfield’s new book “The Path to Wholeness” Here: https://www.amazon.com/Path-Wholeness-Managing-Emotions-Becoming/dp/1641585315 Dr. Mark Mayfield’s website with more books and resources: https://www.drmayfield.com/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Most of you know I have a deep love for those who have served, those who serve, and for their families who support and pray for them along the way. I come from a strong line of military patriots and was taught early on that ‘Freedom wasn’t free....that it has a price.’ Take a walk through Arlington cemetery sometime if you have never done it like I’ve been able to do with my dad and it will deeply impact you. I’ve also learned through the years as a counselor the toll and impact that serving and war in particular can have on people. I’ve sat face to face with individuals that have witnessed some significant atrocities of war that have scarred them deeply and how difficult it can be to then embace the process of coming back home and reintegrating oneself into civilian life. I’ve learned that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is real, and that many of our wounded HEROS struggle with loneliness, homelessness, and even suicide. Thankfully, during today’s conversation, you are going to hear a very moving and at times graphic story of one of America’s most decorated and finest military patriots and heros, Chad Robichaux. Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD contractor with 8 deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command Task Force. And although this man understands service and sacrifice, he also is no stranger to adversity. During today’s episode we will be going on a journey into the heart, mind, soul, and story of a man who has experienced brokenness yet found wholeness is an unwavering God. Thankfully, by the grace of God, Chad is now being used in a mighty way as a warrior in the Kingdom of God having started both the Mighty Oaks Foundation and the Save Our Allies non-profit - two incredible ministries that help and rescue dozens of military veterans as well as American allies and vulnerable people trapped in Afghanistan. If you are feeling led to give and help support financially, or even if you just want to learn more about these incredible missions and join the team of prayer warriors, please visit the links or check out some of Chad’s incredible resources below:Mighty Oaks Foundation: https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/ Save Our Allies: https://saveourallies.org/ (Book) Saving Aziz: How the Mission to Help One Became a Calling to Rescue Thousands from the Taliban - https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Aziz-Mission-Calling-Thousands/dp/1400238137 (Book) An Unfair Advantage: Victory in the Midst of Battle - https://www.amazon.com/Unfair-Advantage-Victory-Midst-Battle-ebook/dp/B08G8Y8M5X/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Joining us on the podcast this week is NFL Hall of Fame safety and one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, Brian Dawkins! Although Brian’s 16-year NFL career where he earned 9 trips to the Pro Bowl and First Team All Pro honors 5 times is most definitely something to talk about, today’s conversation will revolve around lessons Brian learned about leadership growing up, mental health challenges and adversity he faced throughout his career, and how his faith in Christ has helped him navigate and overcome every obstacle he’s come up against! The ultimate reminder Brian leaves us with is that with the right Perspective, Your Pain can become your Greatest Purpose! We pray you would be encouraged by the hope and motivation Brian leaves us with today!Click this link to check out all the incredible things Brian continues to do through his ministry and foundation HERE: https://briandawkins.com/ Click this link to register today for next year’s 2024 Ignite Men’s Impact Weekend to hear Brian speak in person alongside of Tim Tebow, Craig Groeschel, Tim Timberlake, and more: https://www.ignitemen.net Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

I’ve heard it said that in life we must become a winner at the fine art of losing. In other words, loss is inevitable. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a relationship, your health, a job, and so much more. Loss can be very difficult. And what can unfortunately happen is in the midst of the pain and grief which so often accompanies these losses we can easily grow overwhelmed as our identity seems threatened. However, thankfully, our guests today have developed a powerful resource that they discuss in detail involving their new book titled, I Used to Be: Navigating Large & Small Losses in Life to Find Your Way Forward, which you can preorder NOW - https://www.chuckandashley.com/ or buy in store August 15, 2023. Chuck is a pastor at Bethel Church in Evansville, Indiana and Ashley is a Licensed Counselor who together are speakers, authors, frequent workshop leaders, and grief and relationship specialists. Our prayer is that through this entire conversation you would be educated, equipped, and encouraged to carefully embrace and navigate your “I Used to Be” thoughts and feelings, yet reminded that there is a future waiting when you “Will Be” once more. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

It’s Easter Week!!! A time where over 2 BILLION people will remember and celebrate a risen Savior, the Risen Christ! However, it’s also during this time where a lot of people may wrestle with some of life’s big questions… Is God real? Was Jesus really the Messiah? What is HOPE? Is the tomb empty? Is He really alive? The type of questions that keep you up perhaps on one of those dark nights or periods in your life that has you doubting or questioning your faith. Well if you’ve ever been there, our guest today has an amazing antidote for your spirit, and his name is Lee Strobel. Lee has an incredibly powerful and moving testimony as he was once an atheist trying to disprove the Christian faith, yet found so much evidence in favor of it that he has made it his life’s mission and passion to help others separate myth from biblical truth. Having written numerous New York Times best-selling books including The Case for Christ, The Case for Easter, The Case for Heaven, and many more, as well as serving as a Teaching Pastor for several years, Lee has been recognized as one of the most highly regarded evangelists and apologists of our day. 1 Peter 3:15 says, “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” Today’s episode will leave you refreshed and confident in your faith as you proudly proclaim those words, He is Risen. He is Risen Indeed! Happy Easter! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We all have battles to fight. God’s Word even reminds us that no one is a stranger to pain, challenge, or adversity in this life. Yet, as Damon West once said, “We don’t have to win all our fights, but we must fight all our fights.” However, life has a way of delivering unexpected knockout blows that often send us to the canvas of the ring with a choice to make… Will we give up, lay down, quit, throw in the towel… or will we GET BACK UP and FIGHT? You see, I’ve never met anyone who lacks the desire to get back up, but I’ve met several people who have been so wounded in life that they feel stuck and have forgetten their purpose and potential in the midst of their pain. Today, I’ll have the opportunity of sharing with you 4 lessons I’ve learned throughout my life that have helped me respond with perserverance and strength to fight the good fight of faith. My prayer for you is that after today’s episode you would be encouraged, equipped, and motivated to remember you’re never out of the fight, and with God at the center of your life, you no longer have to scratch, claw, and fight FOR victory. Instead, because of what God has already done, you now get the opportunity of fighting FROM a place of Victory! Let’s Roll! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Joining us this week on the Built Different Podcast is one of the hardest workers, heaviest hitters, and most humble individuals the NFL has ever seen. Our guest is Hall of Fame Linebacker, Superbowl Champion, and One of the Greatest Defensive Players in NFL history, Derrick Brooks. Not only was Derrick a 2-time All-American and National Champion at Florida State University, but he also went on to have one of the most decorated NFL careers including a Superbowl ring, a Defensive Player of the  Year Award, Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, competing in 11 Pro Bowls, and being selected as a 6-time All Pro. However, even after all of those accolades, one of his greatest achievements is that during his 14-year NFL career, he NEVER missed a game! Derrick understands perseverance and persistence. He understands what it means to choose the right perspective and attitude in order to withstand and overcome adversity. As one of my favorite quotes says, “You don’t have to win all your fights, but you must fight all your fights.” My friends, the truth is, you are never out of the fight! After listening to today’s fun and powerful episode with Derrick, our prayer is that you would be encouraged to stay the course, to keep on keeping on, and to choose the right attitude no matter the circumstance you may find yourself in. You have what it takes… Sometimes you just have to BELIEVE!Also, if you would like to see some of these interviews take place live and in person, be sure to join us for our next Ignite Men’s Impact Weekend, March 8-9, 2024! God showed UP and showed OFF in a POWERFUL way at our most recent 2023 event, and we are already so expectant of what He has in store next year! We have already locked in an incredible speaking lineup for next year featuring Tim Tebow, Craig Groeschel, Brian Dawkins, Tim Timberlake, Ted Cunningham, and some additional BIG announcements coming soon! If 2024 is anything like this year’s event, then trust me, YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS IT! And due to the overwhelming response of tickets purchased onsite, with many asking us to extend the onsite registration rate, we have listened and will be extending our cheapest rate of $59 Regular Admission and $79 Gold Ticket Admission through March 31st! So let me encourage you, be sure to mark March 8-9, 2024 on your calendar, invite a friend or group of buddies, and join us next year at our 2024 Ignite Men’s Impact Weekend! You won’t regret it! Be sure to register here: https://ignitemen.net/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.