The Built Different Podcast with Zach Clinton

Are you ready to live with intention and adjust your mindset to be fully equipped to handle anything life throws at you? The reality is that you were made for this exact moment in human history. Things may look gloomy, and you may feel discouraged, but because of the promise and hope found in Scripture, you can be brave, confident, and victorious today! Joining us today on the podcast to remind us of the overcoming power, love, and grace that we get the opportunity of clinging to and finding victory in is renowned pastor, elder, and author, Matt Chandler! Matt has served over 20 years as the Lead Pastor at The Village Church in Flower Mound, TX which recently transitioned its 5 campuses into their own autonomous churches. He is also the Executive Chairman of the Acts 29 Network, a large church planting community that trains and equips church planters across the globe. In today’s conversation, Matt joins Zach & Josh to unpack his most recent book, The Overcomers which takes a chapter-by-chapter view of Revelation rather than a line-by-line deep dive, helping readers practically understand what God wants to say to us today through this extraordinary book written thousands of years ago. He also talks about how we should view current events, knowing that the writers of the New Testament understood themselves to be living in the “end times” or “last days.” Believers will be reminded that they are uniquely wired and uniquely placed in this moment in history as part of God’s big plan to push back darkness and to establish light. Christ has overcome, and in Him we, too, are the overcomers! Find Out More About Matt: https://pastormattchandler.com/ Pick Up a Copy of Matt’s Newest Book, The Overcomers: https://pastormattchandler.com/books/the-overcomers/#order Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Reward Sibanda is a dynamic speaker, writer, pastor at Saddleback Church, and the Senior Director of National Church Engagement at World Vision, the world's largest Christian humanitarian organization. Renowned for his unique perspective and transformative insights that inspire many and challenge conventional thinking, Reward thrives on empowering and challenging people from all walks of life to transcend limitations and pursue God's best for them. In today’s conversation, Reward joins Zach & Josh to help us futher understand and unpack an ancient, biblical practice - fasting. As he writes in his newest book, How to Fast, so many in our modernized culture and society view fasting as simply another fad dietting technique, when in reality it is a key to unlocking physical, emotional, and spiritual renewal and rejuvenation. Through Scripture, personal anecdotes, scientific insights, and practical advice, today’s conversation is a perfect reminder for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, that the ancient practice of fasting can truly help deepen your spiritual connection and intimacy with The Lord as well as enhance your overall well-being. Find Out More About Reward: https://www.rewardsibanda.com/ Pick Up a Copy of Reward’s Newest Book, How to Fast: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593601351?tag=randohouseinc11082-20 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Who is the most complicated person you work with? You probably don’t have to think very hard to answer that question. You already know their name, their job title, their quirks, and their flaws. You have firsthand experience with the mental and emotional fallout they leave in their wake. You’ve seen the problems their complexity creates for everyone on their team. You wish you could fix them, solve them, ignore them, or teleport them to a parallel dimension. But you can’t. You have to work with them. (You could quit, but your next job will have a complicated person waiting for you there too.) That means you need effective strategies to collaborate with (nearly) anyone. Especially the picky, prickly, problematic ones. Drawing from his global consulting experience with teams and leaders from the glitz of sports and entertainment, to the number-crunching world of finance, to the meticulous realms of insurance, pharma, and manufacturing, today’s guest - a dynamic speaker and bestselling author, Ryan Leak, will provide you with proven strategies for seeing challenging individuals as human beings to understand rather than problems to solve, detoxing unrealistic expectations and getting comfortable with complicated, learning to communicate effectively in complex environments, embracing healthy disagreement as a tool to discover better solutions, and setting boundaries that let people into your world without letting them run your world. In the episode Ryan shares, “The process of learning to collaborate with difficult individuals is transformative—it’s a gateway to greater creativity, stronger teams, and increased productivity, because on the other side of complicated is the wonderful, wide-open world of effective collaboration and a workplace you love.” Ryan’s Website: https://www.ryanleak.com/ Pre-Order Ryan’s Book How to Work with Complicated People: https://www.amazon.com/How-Work-Complicated-People-Collaboration-ebook/dp/B0D7J86R16 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In a day and age where social media has quickly become an untapped mission field, we need more people who are bold and courageous to step up, speak up, and stand on biblical truth. Thankfully, that is exactly what our very special guest today, Isabel Brown, does on a daily basis. Isabel Brown is a full-time independent creator, livestreamer, and author giving a voice to Generation Z by breaking down culture’s most important topics to thousands of viewers in a real-time, authentic format. Isabel’s streams and other content reach millions of people around the world daily, covering everything from politics to dating, faith, and the latest internet trend. She published her first book, Frontlines: Finding My Voice on an American College Campus, in 2021, sharing her encounter with radical leftism from the heart of America’s university experience. Her new book, The End of the Alphabet: How Gen Z Can Save America, makes a compelling case for why Generation Z may be the last hope to save Western civilization from the upside-down Left, and why we shouldn’t write them off just yet. Isabel speaks regularly on high school and college campuses and to activism organizations worldwide. She is a Contributor with Turning Point USA, and has previously worked and collaborated with The Daily Wire, PragerU, Students for Life of America, and Live Action. You may recognize her from the cover of Newsweek magazine or her regular appearances on national and international television and radio representing the voice of Generation Z! Ultimately, Isabel is a women who has her finger on the pulse of culture and society today and I believe you will be encouraged by the work God is continuing to do in and through her life. Follow Isabel on social media: https://www.instagram.com/theisabelbrown/reels/?hl=en Pick up a copy of Isabel’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08W4WRKPQ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

On this earth, a crown is what separates victors from the rest of the competitors, but the goal of creating a life worth living is not to gain a trophy, get a prize, or keep the crown. However, when all we’re focused on is the prize and not the process, we find ourselves in a dangerous position quickly attaching our identities to our accomplishments. However, our lives are not meant to be about being number one or making our own names known. Therefore, while walking you through the journey of her evolving confidence—from basing her identity on temporary labels and her own efforts, to discovering the rock-solid security of anchoring her dreams in her Maker—today’s guest, Demi Leigh Tebow joins Zach & Dr. Tim Clinton to weave her story together with the insights she's learned along the way. Today’s conversation will show you how to relate to the discomfort, confusion, and doubt that arises when you base your confidence on external things; discover God-confidence when your plans take unexpected detours, know what do when planted in unknown territory, use your story to grow an eternal impact, and stay grounded in the truth of who you are in Christ. The purpose of our lives is to love and serve God and others. Demi shows how you can be encouraged to focus not just on your aspirations, but on your greater purpose and leave behind a footprint of significance, not just success. Visit Demi’s Website: https://demitebow.com/ Purchase “A Crown that Lasts: You Are Not Your Label”: https://www.amazon.com/Crown-that-Lasts-Your-Label/dp/1400343585 Purchase Demi’s Newest Book for Mothers & Daughters, “Princess Paris Finds Her Purpose”: https://shorturl.at/J31xT Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Philippians 4:6 reminds us to, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” Now, this verse is not saying that you won’t worry, or even that worry is a sin. However, it’s a reminder to us that in our moments of worry, fear, and anxiety, we have the opportunity to substitute those things when we humbly and quickly present those very things before the Lord instead of dwelling on them. Because, when you turn your worry into worship, God will turn your battles into blessings. Joining us today to dive deeper into his own personal testimony and ways in which he has managed and overcome anxiety of his own is a dear friend and familiar face and voice on the podcast, Grant Troutt. Grant is a well known speaker, young adult pastor, and truly a dispensor of hope! And today he wants to remind you that in the midst of the challenge you may find yourself in today to continually pray for God to not deliver you until He has fully developed you! Follow Grant on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/grant_troutt/?hl=en Grant’s Message, “The War Against Worry”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI84LXMNma8 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

For anyone ready to move their life forward, from tragedy, personal failure, unfair circumstances, or just a sense of being stuck, baseball legend, bestselling author, and today’s guest, Darryl Strawberry offers transformational practices and the tangible hope that you can enjoy a future filled with power, purpose, and freedom. Darryl has seen it all—the highs and lows of an intense career as a Major League Baseball all-star, drug addiction, marriage challenges, prison time, and battles with cancer. With honesty and transparency, during today’s conversation Darryl joins Zach & his dad, Dr. Tim Clinton to share the same foundational principles that transformed his life from the inside out such as the power of prayer, cultivating healthy friendships, weathering trials without losing heart, refreshing the way you think, and letting God change your life for good. Ultimately, he'll help you discover and trust the redemptive process of making small, daily decisions to follow God into a life of faith, health, and freedom. Purchase a Copy of Darryl’s Book, Turn Your Season Around: https://www.amazon.com/Turn-Your-Season-Around-Transforms/dp/0310360862 Visit Darryl’s Website: https://findingyourway.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

There is an Enemy among us. You may know who he is, but you may not know what he is about. Do you know how he wages war? Do you know how he targets you specifically? He's the Villain who wants to change your story in the hopes you live isolated, powerless, discouraged, and defeated. Satan has waged a war with the Almighty, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, and his sole desire is to keep you from God's goodness. He knows that he has been defeated by Jesus' death and resurrection, but until the final battle when he is cast into hell for eternity, he and his demons roam the earth like a roaring lion looking for anyone to devour. He is far more disruptive to our lives than we realize, and it's time to take action. Therefore, in today’s conversation, Zach & Josh sit down with New York Times bestselling author, renowned speaker, and lead pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church, Jonathan Pokluda, to unpack his newest book, Your Story Has a Villain to explore the tactics of Satan, equip you to overcome spiritual battles, and remind you of the victory already secured through Jesus. Remember, as Christ followers we must be aware of the enemy’s schemes, but we don’t have to be afraid, because as 1 John 4:4 reminds us, “greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.” Yes, your story has a villain, an unseen enemy disrupting your life more than you realize. But we must remember our hero is Jesus Christ, who came so that we may "have life, and have it to the full" (John 10:10). We know the grim, eternal outcome for Satan and his demons, but the battle still rages. So, the question that remains is, are you ready to fight back, find freedom from sin and toxic thinking, and walk in the abundant life available to you? Purchase a Copy of Your Story Has a Villain: https://shorturl.at/Th9nK Purchase a Copy of Your Story Has a Villain Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: https://shorturl.at/VnXAb Visit JP’s Website: https://www.jonathanpokluda.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In the midst of all the challenge, division, and hardship that is inevitable in the world we live in, have you opened your eyes to the Hunger for Holiness all around us? There’s no question that God is doing something extraordinary not just in our country but all around the world! Amazingly, through a dream which prompted the question “What if Jesus came back in 10 years?”, solidified and confirmed a calling, to reach the 5.5 billion people on earth who don’t know Jesus. Because if we truly believed He was coming and coming soon, shouldn’t we do everything in our power to reach them? Could 2.5 billion Christians on earth be mobilized to share the Gospel like never before? The exciting news is that the world is now on the precipice of the largest global gathering the Church has ever seen! Beginning tomorrow evening, for 25 consecutive hours, Gather25 is inviting believers across the world to pray, repent, worship, and discover how the love of Jesus is transforming the world through everyday people. Jesus followers in churches, campuses, arenas, and living rooms–from every continent and denomination–will join together across every time zone to watch the Gather25 broadcast that is free to everyone, everywhere. That being said, today we are blessed to be joined by best-selling author, teacher, gatherer, and the visionary for this incredible movement, Jennie Allen, as well as the Director of Ministry Engagement & Gen Z at Gather 25, Luke Lefevre! Don’t miss this life-giving conversation on all the Lord is continuing to do in the world as we are encouraged, challenged, and expectant to continually watch and partake in all that God has in store! Link to Join Gather25: https://www.gather25.com/ Find Out More About Jennie: https://www.jennieallen.com/ Find Out More About Luke: https://lukelefevre.org/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Kadarian ‘KD’ Hill has a powerful testimony as he shares how a little boy with a big dream became a powerful man with an even bigger dream. At a very young age, KD Hill discovered football and passion for the game. With the help of his single mom, who worked hard to provide for herself and her young son, he learned the game and became a powerful force playing defense for an SEC powerhouse! While on that journey, he became an award-winning defensive tackle. Yet, his dream was to play in the NFL. After his final season playing for the Ole Miss Rebels, and with his dream seemingly coming to fruition, he began a targeted training program and garnered the interest of several NFL teams. On and off the field he had proved himself to be the man and athlete he had always dreamed of being. However, in order to provide for his family while continue to train for the NFL draft, KD was driving a truck late one night when the unthinkable happened. On the morning of July 21, 2023 around 4:30 AM, just outside of Cullman, Alabama, everything changed concerning his NFL Dream. In a matter of the seconds that it takes for an accident to happen, KD found himself pinned in the truck with his right leg smashed by the dashboard of the freightliner he was driving. Within 10 minutes the state trooper was on the scene of the accident and more help was on the way, KD was given the news that, for him to be freed from the truck, part of his right leg would have to be amputated. The surgeon arrived on the scene, freed KD from the truck and the dream of a career in the NFL ended. However, KD knew that God was his refuge and source of strength in his time of trouble no matter what came next, as football wasn’t KD’s only dream, and it wasn’t God’s ultimate plan for his life. Today, KD is a successful motivational speaker speaking to football teams and business organizations and sharing his story of hope, overcoming challenges, and finding success after tragedy. He has been a guest on Good Morning America and is loving life while living out a dream bigger than he ever had before. A now author of his memoir titled, The UpHill Climb: The KD Hill Story, KD will be sure to inspire you through today’s conversation with his practical perspective shifts and resounding hope and faith in a God who has EVERYTHING within His control! KD’s Website: https://hlx.gg/kd-hill KD’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Uphill-Climb-KD-Hill-Story/dp/B0DMG4VCD5 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.