Built 4 More

Dr. Matt Carter, pastor, church planter, and now part of the teaching team at The Church of Eleven22, joins Denny Thompson and Pastor Joby Martin for a powerful conversation on what it truly costs to carry responsibility. From discipling Colt McCoy through a Heisman run at Texas to planting one of the fastest growing churches in the country, Matt’s story is one of calling, surrender, and learning the hard way that success always comes with weight. He opens up about his time building The Austin Stone from scratch, the growth, the pressure, and the unseen spiritual toll that comes with leading something big for God. Then he shares the moment everything changed, a 99% heart blockage that forced him to slow down, reevaluate his purpose, and finally let go of being “the guy.”This episode dives deep into the difference between confidence and dependence, between a quarterback’s mindset and a pastor’s calling. Matt and Joby talk about how leadership isn’t about control, it’s about obedience. They break down how to build teams that raise the lid instead of holding it, how to live in rhythms that fill instead of drain, and how to keep your soul healthy when the responsibility feels heavier than you imagined. The conversation turns toward faith, Christmas, and the reminder that even when life doesn’t go as planned, God’s still in control, just like He was when He chose a teenage girl in Nazareth to carry the Savior of the world.If you’ve ever felt the pressure of leading, building, or providing, this episode will hit home. It’s about surrendering your plans, trusting God’s hand in the middle of the unknown, and remembering that real strength is found in dependence, not in doing it all yourself.

In this engaging discussion, DR Meadows, a professional player with the Savannah Bananas and social media creator, shares his journey into fatherhood and the importance of being present. He explores the joy and challenges of new dad life, including practical parenting tips. The conversation dives into the unique team culture of the Savannah Bananas, where joy and family-first values enhance performance. Meadows also reflects on how fatherhood has shaped his personal and professional mindset, emphasizing selflessness and deeper purpose.

Denny Thompson and Pastor Joby Martin dive deep into the intersection of faith, marriage, and identity. They share personal stories, including Denny's near-marriage collapse, and how spiritual healing transformed it. The discussion explores the triangle of husband, wife, and Jesus, emphasizing that true identity fosters stronger relationships. They touch on the importance of gratitude in marriage, the challenges of balancing family and work, and the spiritual journey toward living from God's approval—teaching men how to thrive at home and work.

Rece Davis sits down with Denny Thompson and Pastor Joby Martin for one of the most personal and meaningful conversations of his career. The ESPN College GameDay host opens up about the family roots, character, and convictions that shaped him long before he ever stepped onto a broadcast set. He reflects on the early sacrifices, the unexpected doors that opened, and the steady foundation that kept him grounded as he grew into one of the most respected voices in sports.In this episode, Rece shares how his journey through ESPN has been more than a professional climb. It has been a continual commitment to staying present as a husband and father while navigating an industry that rarely slows down. He speaks honestly about the challenges of balancing national visibility with the responsibility of leading his home well, and how the principles instilled in him early on have carried him through seasons of pressure, travel, and intense public demand.Rece also pulls back the curtain on some of his favorite College GameDay memories, from moments with Nick Saban and legendary coaches to behind the scenes stories with the on air team that has become a second family. He talks about what truly anchors him off camera, the deeper calling that shapes his decisions, and the perspective he has gained from decades of living with conviction, humility, and gratitude.This episode offers a rare and refreshing look at the man behind one of sports media’s most trusted voices, delivering a conversation filled with wisdom, humor, and heart. If you have ever wondered what drives Rece Davis beyond the lights, the stadiums, and the broadcasts, this is the story that reveals it.

Join Denny Thompson and Pastor Joby Martin as they sit down with Brad Nortman. Brad is a former Carolina Panthers punter, Wisconsin Badgers standout, ESPN Madison host, and devoted father.In this episode, Brad opens up about his journey from college football to the NFL, the moment he got drafted, and how his time in Carolina shaped him both on and off the field. He shares hilarious and powerful stories from his Wisconsin days, his transition into broadcasting, and the unexpected path that led him to ESPN Madison.Brad also walks through the deeply personal side of his life such as adopting children, becoming a father, and building a home rooted in faith, discipline, and intentional leadership.This conversation is packed with wisdom, real-life lessons, and the type of honesty that defines what it means to be Built 4 More.#Built4More #BradNortman #NFL #WisconsinBadgers #CarolinaPanthers

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells sits down with Built 4 More to talk openly about loss, injury, identity, fatherhood, pressure, prayer, and the moment God completely redirected his life.In this conversation, Tyler shares the parts of his story most fans never hear, losing his mom at four years old, the defining game after his grandmother passed, the loneliness of the minor leagues, the anxiety of the big leagues, and the unexpected injury that God used to reshape his marriage, faith, and purpose.Tyler also breaks down the mindset behind pitching, the shift from reliever to starter, the mental battles athletes rarely discuss, and how becoming a father changed everything about the way he sees baseball.This episode is raw, honest, and centered on what matters most: faith, character, and calling.

When a UFC Hall of Famer and an NFL quarterback sit down to talk about faith, pain, and redemption, you get more than a sports interview. You get a rescue story. In this powerful Built 4 More episode, Matt Corral opens up about isolation, identity, and the moment everything shifted, when Vitor Belfort stepped in as a brother, mentor, and disciple and led him to Christ. What started as a 7 am workout turned into a walk with Jesus, accountability, and a new purpose.Vitor, one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, shares the part of his story most people don’t know: the fear, the temptation, the emptiness of fame, and the moment God moved him from “me” to “we.” Pastor Joby Martin brings biblical clarity, why pain and suffering form perseverance; why transformation is “be transformed by the renewal of your mind” why the fruit of the Spirit can’t be manufactured, only produced by abiding in Jesus.This is a conversation about identity, manhood, discipline, and hope, for anyone who’s ever felt like they blew their shot, or had everything and still felt empty. If you’re an athlete, a coach, a dad, or just a man who knows you were Built for More, this one is for you.

Matt Corral finally opens up about everything. The pressure, the pain, and the purpose behind his journey from five-star high school phenom to NFL quarterback to walking away from the New England Patriots with no plan and no peace. In this unfiltered interview, the former Ole Miss star and Carolina Panthers draft pick sits down with Denny Thompson and Pastor Joby Martin to talk through the parts of his story he’s never told publicly: the headlines that followed him since high school, the injuries that derailed his draft stock, the media stories that twisted the truth, and the silent mental-health battle that nearly ended everything.Matt shares how UFC legend Vitor Belfort stepped in at just the right moment, training him physically while discipling him spiritually and how that encounter introduced him to real faith, grace, and the freedom that changed his entire life. He walks through the moment he saw Bill Belichick on his way out of the Patriots facility, what it felt like to hit rock bottom, how therapy and Scripture started to rebuild him from the inside out, and why he now sees his career as a tool in God’s hands instead of an identity.Pastor Joby breaks down how fear and control cripple men, how faith produces action, and how grace transforms even the toughest stories. This conversation is raw, redemptive, and full of moments that will leave you reflecting on your own purpose. If you’ve ever battled anxiety, shame, or identity tied to performance, this one will hit home.#mentalhealth #collegefootball #nfl

David Pollack, Georgia Bulldog legend and former ESPN analyst, joins the Built 4 More Podcast for one of the most powerful conversations yet. In this episode, David opens up about the moments that shaped his faith, his family, and his purpose far beyond the football field.He shares the inside story of his career-defining play at Georgia, the injury that ended his NFL career, and the transformation that followed. David also reflects on how Coach Mark Richt helped lead him to Christ, what he learned when everything he built was stripped away, and how his wife’s brain cancer diagnosis became a testimony of faith, healing, and strength.This conversation goes beyond stats and headlines. It’s about what it means to walk through pain, surrender control, and lead your family with faith when life doesn’t go as planned. From the locker room to the living room, David’s honesty and conviction reveal the kind of leadership that’s built to last.Hosted by Pastor Joby Martin and Denny Thompson, Built 4 More shares stories of faith, leadership, and purpose from athletes and coaches who are living it out every day.Subscribe for more faith-driven conversations with leaders, coaches, and athletes who are building something that lasts.

Most NFL careers last three years. Tyler Shatley made it eleven.Undrafted. Overlooked. Undeniably consistent.Tyler has been in the trenches of the NFL for more than a decade  through regime changes, new quarterbacks, coaching overhauls, and a lifetime of hits that would’ve broken most men. But through it all, he’s stayed grounded in his purpose, his discipline, and his belief that how you live matters more than how you play.In this conversation, Denny Thompson and Joby Martin sit down with Tyler to unpack what it really takes to last in the league how he found strength through years of uncertainty, what the locker room has taught him about leadership and integrity, and what he’s learned about success, family, and staying faithful when no one’s watching.This isn’t just about football.It’s about the kind of mindset that lasts.