The Built Different Podcast with Dr. Zach Clinton

In our fast-paced culture plagued with burnout, stress, and chronic fatigue, we often find that we’re functioning out of emptiness. But what would it be like to experience a fullness in our life that was truly lasting and regenerative? In today’s conversation licensed professional counselor, nationally acclaimed speaker, best-selling author, and renowned podcaster, Debra Fileta, shows you how Jesus’ own life rhythms can guide you to true health and rest, teaching you how to live full rather than empty. Rooted in Scripture and expertly informed by clinical psychology, today’s conversation will help you identify six life-giving practices from the life of Jesus that address your whole person—mind, body, and spirit. As you are guided toward your own practice of biblical self-care, you will learn how the Bible responds to common myths about soul care; how a lack of soul care impacts your relationships, ministries, and careers; and how to recognize the signs and signals of burnout and respond proactively with practical solutions. Empty people cannot fill up others. As you learn to be filled as Jesus was by intentional rhythms and practices, you will experience renewed energy, motivation, and strength to serve others as you never have before! Debra’s Website: https://debrafileta.com/soulcare/  Purchase Soul Care: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Care-Life-Giving-Discover-Unspeakable-ebook/dp/B0CTDS4XC2  Take the Soul-Care Quiz: https://debrafileta.com/takethesoulcarequiz/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Guard your Gratitude! 1 Thessalonians 5:19 provides a staunch reminder that we are not to “quench the Spirit” in our lives. In other words, we have the potential to stunt or stoke or the move of God in our lives. However, Paul instructs us as men and women of faith to engage in three distinct and practices that can help create an atmosphere conducive to the Lord having HIs way in our lives: rejoicing always, praying continually, and giving thanks in ALL circumstances for this is God’s will for our lives through Christ Jesus (1 Thes. 5:16-18). There will be things that threaten to quench the Spirit of God in your life. There will be circumstances, experiences, interactions, seasons, and relationships that threaten to rob you of the joy that God has prepared for you, but today as we enter this Thanksgiving week we wanted to encourage your heart and remind you that we serve a Good, Faithful, Loving, and Consistent Father who is a God of Healing, Restoration, Redemption, and Provision. Therefore, joining us today on the podcast to share his testimony is a man who understands the power of praise, Micah Tyler. Micah is a renowned Christian singer, songwriter, and worship leader who has countless accolades, awards, and chart-topping songs, but what I love most about Micah is his unwavering devotion to the Lord, his wife Casey, and his 3 beautiful children. Our prayer is that through today’s conversation you would be encouraged to look for God, even in the most challenging times, knowing that you can and will find Him in whatever season of life you find yourself in. And remember this my friends, even if God does nothing else, He has already done enough! Be sure to give Him your thanks and your praise, because He is worthy of those things! Happy Thanksgiving!  Micah’s Website: https://www.micahtyler.com/  Micah’s Tour Schedule: https://www.micahtyler.com/tour Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Joining us today on the podcast is Lead Pastor of National Community Church located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., as well as New York Times bestselling author of 24 books, Mark Batterson. In today’s conversation we will unpack Mark’s newest book entitled, “A Million Little Miracles: Rediscover the God who is Bigger than Big, Closer than Close, and Gooder than Good” to help remind you of the millions of miracles God performs everyday and inspire you to live with a clearer sense of identity and purpose. Mark puts it this way, “Think you’ve never experienced a miracle? With all due respect, you have never not. In fact, you are one!”There never has been—and there never will be—anyone else like you. That isn’t a testament to you. It’s a testament to the God who created you. Your fingerprint, eyeprint, and voiceprint are unlike anyone else’s. Simply put, you matter to God. However, most of us take everyday miracles for granted, including the one that stares back at us in the mirror. It’s time to take them for gratitude. Why is that so important? Because whatever you don’t turn into praise turns into pride. The miracle of life becomes mundane. We get so wrapped up in our own little world, we end up worshipping a god who looks like us, acts like us, and thinks like us. It’s no wonder we’ve lost our wonder. But there is a way to recapture holy curiosity! In today’s conversation as well as littered throughout the book, A Million Little Miracles, Mark reveals three miraculous truths that awaken us to carpe wonder for the Creator and His creation: 1. God Is Bigger Than We Think—we can rest in His wisdom and strength 2. God Is Closer Than We Realize—we never have to do life alone 3. God Is Better Than We Imagine—we can reclaim our childlike wonder My friends, a million little miracles are waiting to be discovered, including the miracle called you. Mark’s Website: https://www.markbatterson.com/  Pick Up Your Copy of A Million Little Miracles Today: https://www.markbatterson.com/books/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today’s guest has one of the most moving and impactful testimonies we’ve ever heard on the podcast. From the depths of despair, anguish, and suffering on the floor of a psychiatric hospital room, Sheila Walsh was approached by what she believes was an angel who reminded her that “The Shepherd knows where to find you.” From a painful past and broken spirit, Sheila has since experienced the overwhelming love of God like never before. Many of you may know Sheila as a best-selling author, Bible teacher, 2x Grammy-nominated recording artist, and television host, hosting numerous shows on TBN, including the flagship show, Praise, and the talk show, Better Together, but as Sheila mentions in today’s conversation, she’s really just like you and me - a Bummer Lamb who desperately seeks to know and pursue the voice of The Shepherd!   Visit Sheila’s Website: https://sheilawalsh.com/homepage/  Pre-Order Sheila’s New Book, The Hope of Heaven: https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Heaven-Promise-Eternity-Everything/dp/1540900274?maas=maas_adg_EB9A16C5155DDC8841E2F9219E091579_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas    Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When living in a postmodernistic and relativistic culture and society where people are placing preferences over principles, often times we need to be reminded that Truth is nonnegotiable. There is only One absolute standard of Truth which is the Word of God, and in these days we need men and women of faith to be bold and courageous in stepping up, standing on, and speaking the Truth in love. For this reason, our guest today is the co-founder and lead vocalist and bassist for the 22x platinum band, Skillet, one of the best-selling Christian rock bands of the 21st century, John Cooper. You may know many of Skillet’s songs such as “Hero”, “Anchor”, “Stars,” “Victorious” or “Monster.” However, on November 1st, John and Skillet released their 12th album with the title ‘Revolution’ stating that the revolution they are referencing is not a political one or a militaristic one, but rather it is a revolution of loving your neighbor as yourself. Additionally, John is the author of Awake & Alive to Truth: Finding Truth in the Chaos of a Relativistic World, which we are also going to be discussing today. If you’re ready to be encouraged and motivated for such a time as this, I would encourage you to tune in and be a part of this Revolution! Listen to ‘Revolution’ Now: https://www.skillet.com/  Find Out More About Skillet: https://www.skillet.com/home Purchase Awake & Alive to Truth by John Cooper: https://www.amazon.com/Awake-Alive-Truth-Finding-Relativistic/dp/1636843360  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In the midst of the craziness, chaos, and division surrounding the upcoming Presidential election, many are seeking discernment as well as praying for and over the future of this country. However, there remains an overwhelming amount of fear, stress, frustration, and more running rampantly throughout our country! So, with all of those things on the forefront of our minds, we thought that there would be no greater guest to bring in than someone who has their finger on the pulse of what’s happening in culture as well as someone who has a heart for the intersection of topics such as politics and faith, Ryan Helfenbein. Ryan serves as the Executive Director of the Standing for Freedom Center and the Vice President of Communications and Public Engagement at Liberty University. Ryan hosts “The Give Me Liberty” weekly podcast and is also a weekly contributor on “In Focus with Alison Steinberg” as well as a contributor on my dad, Dr. Tim Clinton’s weekly television show, “Sunday, the Road Forward” on Real America’s Voice News. Remember, this upcoming election is not about personalities - It’s about policies - policies that impact our everyday lives - issues of concern to all Americans including the economy, our border situation and the real threat of terrorism both here and abroad, a strong national defense and of course issues important to people with sincerely held religious beliefs such as religious liberty, life, Israel, and more! We are in a significant moment in time and I believe God calls us to stand for biblical truth and to be salt and light to our generations!  Link to The Standing for Freedom Center at Liberty University: https://www.standingforfreedom.com/our-team/ryan-helfenbein/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

There’s no question that this upcoming election has created a lot of fear, chaos, and division across the country. Therefore, in today’s episode we want to remind you that November 5th is not about personalities, but rather about policies that matter - policies that impact our everyday lives and issues of concern to all Americans including the economy, our border situation and the real threat of terrorism both here and abroad, a strong national defense, and of course issues important to people with sincerely held religious beliefs such as religious liberty, life, Israel, and more. We are in a significant moment in time and we believe God calls us to STAND for biblical truth and to be salt and light for today’s generations! That being said, today’s special guest is someone who has a word of hope and courage in the climate we find ourselves in. Joining us today is one of the great Christian leaders of our day and age, Dr. Ben Carson. Dr. Carson served as the 17th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under former President, Donald J. Trump. He completed his B.A. in psychology from Yale University, an M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School, and his residency in neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Carson became the Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1984 at the age of 33. He has written and published numerous best-selling books, 4 of which were co-authored with Candy, his wife of 46 years. Dr. Carson and his wife are co-founders of the Carson Scholars Fund, and together they have 3 sons and several rambunctious grandchildren. Today’s conversation is going to be centered around the pillars of American democracy and the importance of both the government and the American family by unpacking Dr. Carson’s newest book titled, The Perilous Fight: Overcoming Our Culture's War on the American Family.   American Cornerstone Institute: https://americancornerstone.org/  Carson Scholars Fund: https://carsonscholars.org/about-csf/dr-carson/ Purchase Your Copy of The Perilous Fight: Overcoming Our Culture's War on the American Family: https://www.amazon.com/Perilous-Fight-Overcoming-Cultures-American/dp/0310368375  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

It’s easy to praise God on the mountain, but the real question is whether or not you’ll praise Him in the valley. Join us today as award winning singer, song writer, and worship leader Katy Nichole joins us to share her testimony of faith and resilience. Although Katy has received several awards such as the 2022 K-LOVE Worship Song of the Year, GMA Dove Award New Artist of the Year, as well as a Billboard #1 for her song ‘In Jesus Name (God of Possible)’, Katy gives all the honor, glory, and credit to the Lord who has carried her through some very dark and difficult seasons of life. Having been born with congenital scoliosis, Katy’s life has quite literally and figuratively been painful. Multiple surgeries and a near suicide attempt threatened to derail her, BUT GOD had a different plan in mind. In the moments right before Katy was contemplating ending it all, the Lord imprinted on her heart to trust Him because He wasn’t finished with her yet. Katy now openly shares her journey with mental health struggles and is an advocate for others who are facing physical and mental health challenges. Katy may get the opportunity of displaying her talent from the largest stages across America, but she wants to shed light on the reality that we all have struggles and no one is a stranger to pain and adversity in this life, but we serve a God who is a Healer, Way Maker, and Miracle Worker! Be sure to check out this powerful and encouraging conversation today! Katy’s Website: https://www.katynichole.com/  Katy’s Song ‘In Jesus Name (God of Possible)’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihrUIPfvTh8  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Playing professional sports on the biggest stage is the ultimate goal for most athletes. But not for NFL player Dalton Risner. Listen as the Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman shares with us how a humble upbringing in a rural town, surrounded by loving parents and many siblings, drew him closer to Jesus. For Dalton, the real victory is the loving marriage he shares with his wife, Whitney, and the work he pours into the non-profit he created to help kids in need, RisnerUp. Risner established his foundation based on 1 Peter 4:10, which also is tattooed on his forearm: "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." Words to live by, indeed! Our prayer is that today’s conversation would remind you that no matter where you are, what you do, or what season you find yourself in, God has a special plan and purpose for your life and He wants to use you right where He has you! Remember, God can do wonders with a willing and obedient heart! Find out More about Dalton: https://risnerup.org/team/  Purchase Dalton’s Book RISE UP: https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Up-Dalton-Risner/dp/0996974245  RisnerUp Foundation: https://risnerup.org/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

On July 31, 2020, the Orlando Magic starting forward Jonathan Isaac was the lone NBA player not to kneel for the national anthem amid a league-wide demonstration in support of Black Lives Matter. Standing alone, knowing the scrutiny to come, Jonathan had a peace he at one time never could have imagined possible. In today’s conversation, Jonathan joins Zach and Joshua Broome to unpack his testimony and to share some of the valuable principles you can find in his book, WHY I STAND! It’s been said that Jonathan’s story is a real life discovery that no matter your level of confidence today, God’s strength will develop in your weakness, for courage is found in trusting that God is greater than your fears. Additionally, as God continues to use Jonathan on and off the court, Jonathan felt prompted in his spirit to create UNITUS, which is so much more than just a premium Christian apparel — as it’s recognized as a global movement for positive change. Like us here at Built Different, those at UNITUS believe that Jesus offers our world a better way, and they boldly stand for their faith in Him. Their mission is to inspire and empower people to live in greater unity, freedom, strength, and purpose. We pray that today’s conversation would encourage you in knowing and believing that in a world surrounded by fear, we can boldly and courageously choose to live a life of FAITH! Jonathan’s website: https://www.judahsnation.com  Pick Up a Copy of WHY I STAND: Amazon.comhttps://www.amazon.com › Why-I...Why I Stand: Isaac, Jonathan: 9781956007060 UNITUS website: https://weareunitus.com/pages/about?srsltid=AfmBOoqV8kqkqjLv_Os2Xm6mdLlw60vfY_AudLgeTqoWxxFDI7VJoOQd Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.