The Built Different Podcast with Dr. Zach Clinton

Research is clear - Dads matter! And whether young or old, male or female, we all consider his presence one of the most important factors/elements in our lives both for good or bad. The word that comes to mind is LEGACY - And in today’s conversation, we’re going to be unpacking why DADs matter and really learn about how we can build and carry on a legacy of faith throughout our own lives. Our special guest joining us today is a man who knows the impact of a godly dad - and a man who is carrying that godly legacy on as he now serves and leads his own children and family - Our guest is the Executive Director of Operations at Daystar Television Network and Renowned Talk-Show Host of “The Green Room with Jonathan and Suzy” as he and his bride are seen on Daystar by millions world wide. Joining us today is special guest, Jonathan Lamb! You see, “Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be Dad.” So our prayer for you after listening to this conversation is that you would become a dad who takes the time to invest in his children, who isn’t afraid of showing and displaying his love, who listens, who shows up, and who is consistently present, available, and prioritizes time with his family! Be the dad that you were called to be.Find out more about DayStar and Jonathan Lamb here: https://www.daystar.com/shows/the-green-room-with-jonathan-lamb-and-suzy-lamb/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We all know that storms, challenges, and adversities are a part of this life which then sparks the question, in the face of personal and global suffering, is it possible to live with hope rather than despair? Joining us today to help us answer that question is a dear friend of ours here at the AACC - Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Renowned Psychiatrist, Dr. Curt Thompson. In and throughout today’s conversation we will be unpacking Dr. Curt’s newest book, “The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope.” As we explore the Apostle Paul's experience of love, secure attachment, and the deeply felt sense of God's abiding presence carrying him through the challenges he faced—we pray that you too would recognize that God can transform your grief into a lasting peace that surpasses all understanding and how that reality can help us not just survive, but flourish and find security in the presence of our suffering.Dr. Curt’s website: https://curtthompsonmd.com/ Dr. Curt’s newest book, The Deepest Place: https://www.amazon.com/Deepest-Place-Suffering-Formation-Hope-ebook/dp/B0BN1BZ53N  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

As we’ve discussed all throughout this month, love and relationships can be challenging and take a lot of time, attention, sacrifice, and intentionality. Therefore, as we wrap up the month of February and really this entire ‘What Is Love’ series, we thought there were no better guests than bringing on a power couple who love Jesus as well as live, love, and lead others so well. Joining us again today is my dear friend - renowned speaker, hope dealer, & Harris Creek Baptist Church Young Adult’s Pastor, Grant Troutt accompanied by his bride - best-selling author, renowned speaker, and social media influencer, Madi Prewett Troutt. What I love about these two is that although God has entrusted them with an incredible platform that has a lot of influence, it’s evident that they are full of grace, humility, and find no greater joy than deflecting the honor and glory onto the Lord Himself. And what I love about today’s conversation is that it truly is for everyone as we’re going to be talking about how we can find true joy and satisfaction no matter the season and no matter your relationship status, as well as diving deep into the gift of marriage and reflecting on some strategies that can help couples love well or even turn their love around. We pray this would be a conversation that would be transformative in your life and those closest to you.Find out more about Harris Creek Young Adults: https://www.harriscreek.org/youngadults Madi’s Website: https://madiprew.com/ Find out more and Purchase, ‘The Love Everybody Wants’ HERE: https://www.theloveeverybodywants.com/   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 revealed that over 10 million youth and adolescents regularly view pornography online. Now we understand this is a sensitive topic, but one that needs to be further discussed if we are going to experience freedom from it’s bondage in order to expose this darkness into the light. Joining us today to help us develop a better understanding as to this death trap of a cycle related to sexual sin, shame, and addiction is a man who understands its grip and the path to recovery and sobriety. Today’s guest is renowned faith-based Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), as well as a man who serves on the Executive Advisory Board here for us at the AACC, Jim Cress. In knowing that the internet has really become the “crack cocaine” for sex addiction, as it allows individuals to remain anonymous, as well as being easily accessible and affordable, we need to continually educate, equip, and encourage individuals as to how they can stay alert and fight back from the strongholds of sin. Our prayer is that this episode would help you find and anchor yourself in the hope of Christ as you begin or continue on a path of healing. Find out more about Jim Cress: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jim-cress-matthews-nc/267312  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 nationally acclaimed speaker who specializes in relationship and marital issues as well as mental and emotional health, Debra Fileta. Debra is also the author of six books and host of the Love + Relationships Podcast where she is passionate about spreading the message that healthy people make healthy relationships. The truth is, we all have the innate longing or craving to be loved, to be accepted, or to feel like we belong, but unfortunately too many of us get into relationships for all the wrong reasons. However, as Debra reminds us today, we can’t come to the table “half-full”, expecting someone or something else to fill, fix, or complete us. We need to be the one’s taking our burdens, pasts, and toxic patterns to the Lord as well as implementing the steps necessary to cultivate healthy habits which generate healthy relationships. No matter what your relationship status says, this episode will remind, challenge, and push you to keep looking upward and inward before looking outward. Debra’s Website: https://debrafileta.com/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 of these questions, we will be guided by a renowned business consultant, leadership coach, best-selling author, and psychologist who knows the power of relationships, Dr. John Townsend. In today’s conversation we’ll be unpacking his newest book, People Fuel, as we learn how we can fill our tanks for life, love, and leadership. As Dr. Townsend will remind us, our bodies require physical nutrients to stay healthy. If we don't take enough iron, we can develop anemia. Too little calcium can lead to bone disease. In the same way, John identifies the key Relational Nutrients that we need as well. As we experience these critical elements from others, we grow mentally and emotionally more sharp and healthy. And as we give these elements back, others benefit as well. So buckle up and get ready for an incredible conversation as the person who taught you how to have boundaries now helps you to experience the best from those people you have allowed into your boundaries. Dr. Townsend’s website: https://drtownsend.com/ Link to Purchase, People Fuel: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-Townsend/author/B001H6NC1U?ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_sims_vu00_r1_c0&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Townsend Institute for Leadership & Coaching: https://www.cui.edu/townsend  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 today is a man who is obsessed with understanding what stops people, and how to help them find a new gear to shift into their full potential! Joining us today is author, motivational speaker, Guinness World Record holder, and professional monster truck drive, Bryce Kenny! If you’ve been to a Monster Jam event in the past, you’re probably familiar with Bryce as he’s the driver of the Great Clips Mohawk Warrior Monster Truck, and a guy who knows how to put on a show! However, let me tell you, this guy is not only incredibly gifted in motorsports, but more importantly Bryce is a man chasing after the heart of God with a message for you and your heart today! Our prayer today as we unpack his new book, Geared for Life: Making the Shift into Your Full Potential is that you would be equipped to gain new perspectives and strategies to get through difficult situations, learn skills to overcome fear and gain confidence in your abilities, and develop the mindset of a winner to defeat any challenge because as Bryce believes - you are a warrior and you have what it takes to be great!Bryce’s website: https://brycekenny.com/ Link to Purchase Geared for Life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1947297783?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_G9EQBN3PP4KRRVNAXNM0 Go watch Bryce Live at Monster Jam: https://www.monsterjam.com/en-US  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 moving in the right direction, we are setting ourselves up for the opportunity to not just go through our pain, but actually grow through it. Resilience isn’t just about ‘bouncing back’, it’s about ‘bouncing forward.’ Joining us this week to explore and discuss this process of resilience is author, speaker, and licensed professional counselor, Donna Gibbs. Donna is co-owner of Summit Wellness Centers, PLLC, where she has helped hundreds of people bounce back from life’s challenges through her counseling practice as she is no stranger to adversity having also walked through darkness and loss in her own personal life. She is also the author of numerous books, and her blogs, devotions, and articles have frequently been featured on radio broadcasts and podcasts across America. Today, we will be unpacking Donna’s newest book, BOUNCE: A 60-Day Devotional to Jump-Start Your Resilience! Our prayer is that you would be reminded of the words of Philippians 1:6, “For I am confident that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” My friends, I know you may be walking through a dark and difficult season, but you are not alone, and I believe that God would love to take what you’re going through and produce something wonderful and beautiful in His timing out of it. Purchase BOUNCE: https://aacc.net/product/bounce-a-60-day-devotional/Additional Articles by Donna: https://aacc.net/2017/09/17/becoming-resilient/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 be a priority. So we keep running and pushing ourselves to the breaking point. But let me remind you of two of my favorite quotes that may help you if what I’ve just described is a little too close to home - “Self-care is not selfish” and “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes - including you.” My friends we have to prioritize soul care to maintain our spiritual rhythms and steward our souls well. Joining us today to dive into this very topic is one best-selling author and lead Pastor of Celebration Church in Jacksonville, FL - Pastor Tim Timberlake. Pastor Tim is not only a man of great wisdom who is Spirit-led, but in my opinion he is one of the most effective and gifted communicators and encouragers I’ve had the opportunity of knowing. Our prayer in and through this conversation is that you would be reminded where true rest is ultimately found, and that you would be reminded just how  loved and special you truly are. Remember, you were made to offer the spillover, not scraps. Let’s prioritize operating on a full-cup this year. Pastor Tim’s website: https://timtimberlake.tv/ Watch Pastor Tim’s Sermons: https://timtimberlake.tv/live/ Check Out Pastor Tim’s Books: https://timtimberlake.tv/resources/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 often impossible to see any good thing around us. We suffer, we struggle, we grow weary. We wonder, Is God at work in my life? Is he near me? Is there any point to my suffering and any hope for change?Though it's easy for our overwhelming pain to cloud our view of reality, the truth is that, even though we can’t see it or feel it, God is at work in the darkness. Our Creator is in the business of bringing dead—and nearly dead—things to life.Even now, no matter how fresh your wounds might be, he invites you to unearth his hidden treasures in your hurting, to reframe your darkness as a sacred space in which the light of hope can shine most brilliantly. So join us today for today’s conversation and allow Katherine to vulnerably share some of her own places of wounding and the life-changing insights she has found there. Our prayer is that this conversation would help you find grace for the heartbreak of unmet expectations; explore the surprising intersection of pain and purpose; wholeheartedly embrace the life you never imagined living with perseverance and joy; and recognize how your healing can be a part of the world's healing. With her vibrant faith and unique perspective on life as a stroke survivor and person living with significant disabilities, Katherine will inspire, encourage, and strengthen tender and hurting hearts.Link to Katherine’s website: https://hopeheals.com/ Link to Pre-Order “Treasures in the Dark”: https://www.amazon.com/Treasures-Dark-Reflections-Finding-Hurting-ebook/dp/B0CD3PJH7L Link to Listen to Katherine’s Podcast, “The GoodHard Story Podcast”: https://hopeheals.com/podcast  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.