In this episode of the Built Different Podcast, frequent cohost, Joshua Broome sits down with content creator, entrepreneur, and hip-hop artist Ruslan KD to unpack his new book Godly Ambition: Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Time, Talent, and Treasure . In this conversation you’ll learn to understand the difference between selfish and godly ambition, clarify your identity and purpose in Christ, make the most of where you are right now while building toward your future, develop skills that s...
Aug 19, 2025•1 hr 9 min
In today’s powerful and vulnerable conversation, Drs. Zach & Tim Clinton sit down with Joshua Broome to briefly unpack his incredible testimony which includes a journey from being one of the most recognizable faces in the adult film industry to finding true identity, healing, and purpose in Jesus Christ. Together they discuss the devastating effects of pornography and sexual compulsivity/addiction on individuals, relationships, and our culture at large. Joshua shares not only his story but a...
Aug 12, 2025•39 min
In this powerful episode of the Built Different Podcast , Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with father-and-son evangelists Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle , the voices behind Give Me an Answer and leaders at Grace Community Church in New Canaan, Connecticut. Cliffe, Senior Pastor and founder of Give Me an Answer , has spent decades engaging skeptics and truth-seekers on college campuses across the nation, from Harvard and Yale to Stanford and UCLA. With a background from Davidson College and Gordon-Conwell...
Aug 05, 2025•1 hr 25 min
She broke records. She earned the accolades. She defied the odds. And she’s just getting started! But Izzie Smulik’s story isn’t just about soccer…it’s about rising through adversity with grit, grace, and an unshakable faith in God’s plan. In this inspiring episode, Dr. ZachClinton sits down with his second cousin, Izzie Smulik, a standout high school soccer star from E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, VA. In just three years, Izzie became the school’s all-time leading scorer and points leader...
Jul 29, 2025•42 min
What if magic wasn’t just smoke and mirrors, but a doorway into deeper faith? What if curiosity wasn’t something to outgrow, but something to reclaim — even in your walk with Jesus? In this episode, we explore the intersection of illusion, inquiry, and intimacy with God, and how wonder may be one of the most powerful evangelistic tools we’ve overlooked. In this unforgettable conversation, Dr. Zach Clinton and guest co-host Joshua Broome sit down with Drew Worsham, an acclaimed illusionist, autho...
Jul 22, 2025•55 min
In this powerful and personal episode of The Built Different Podcast , Dr. Zach sits down with Meredith Andrews to talk about what it really means to worship through suffering . Known for her anthems of faith and honesty, Meredith opens up about her journey of learning to praise in the valley, not just the victory. Together, Zach and Meredith unpack what it looks like to choose worship as a response — even when emotions are raw and circumstances don’t make sense. They explore why worship is ofte...
Jul 15, 2025•51 min
In this episode of The Built Different Podcast , Dr. Zach sits down with Zach Windahl , a Bible teacher and the creator of The Brand Sunday , to talk about his brand new book The Bible Simplified . Known for helping people overcome fear and confusion when it comes to Scripture, Zach shares how his own spiritual journey shaped his passion to make the Bible accessible, clear, and transformational for this generation. Together they discuss why the Bible often feels intimidating or overwhelming, the...
Jul 08, 2025•49 min
As we celebrate Independence Day and the incredible freedoms we enjoy in the United States, this special 4th of July episode of the Built Different Podcast invites you into a deeper conversation on the freedom that lasts — the kind that goes beyond borders and fireworks and reaches deep into the soul. Today’s guest is best-selling author, Bible teacher, and joy-warrior Margaret Feinberg , who joins us to discuss her latest book, The God You Need to Know . While our national freedom is preserved ...
Jul 01, 2025•43 min
In this powerful episode of The Built Different Podcast , host Zach Clinton welcomes Ryan Dobson — speaker, author, son of Dr. James Dobson, and co-founder of REBEL Parenting . Ryan opens up about what it was like growing up in one of America’s most well-known Christian families, the pressure and privilege of following in his father’s footsteps, and how he found his own voice through years of struggle, growth, and raw honesty. But this conversation goes deeper. Ryan shares the deeply personal jo...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 20 min
In this bold and deeply needed conversation, Dr. Zach Clinton and co-host Joshua Broome sit down with Pastor Joby Martin —founding pastor of The Church of Eleven22 and author of the new book Stand Firm and Act Like Men . Together, they unpack the urgent difference between cultural masculinity and biblical manhood, calling men to reject passivity, embrace godly responsibility, and lead with courage, humility, and purpose. The conversation explores why suffering in silence is not strength, how com...
Jun 17, 2025•47 min
In this heartfelt and hope-filled conversation, Dr. Zach Clinton and co-host Joshua Broome sit down with bestselling author and speaker Justin Whitmel Earley to explore how the habits we form within our households, the friendships we cultivate, and the way we suffer together all serve as sacred ground for spiritual formation. Drawing from his books Habits of the Household , Made for People , and the children’s book The Big Mess , Justin shares powerful insight on biblical parenting, the healing ...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 2 min
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Pastor Tim Timberlake, Senior Pastor of Celebration Church, to delve into the profound topics of legacy, purpose, and resilience. Pastor Tim shares his insights on the importance of expending every ounce of our God-given purpose, stepping up in the face of adversity for our families, and the transformative power of encouraging and serving others. Drawing from his personal journey and experiences, Pastor Tim emphasizes the significance of intentional li...
Jun 03, 2025•36 min
Are you tired of living life scared or following the status quo? Maybe it’s time we remembered what it felt like to believe in ourselves before the world told us who we should be and what we should do. In today’s conversation, we will explore the chasm between the dreams we once had and the reality in which we are now living. Speaking from personal experience, renowned speaker, best-selling author, and today’s guest, Dr. Heather Thompson Day dives deep into her newest book titled, What If I’m Wr...
May 29, 2025•46 min
There’s no question that loneliness has become a global epidemic and is now being recognized as the invisible illness of our day and age. And the sad reality is that it’s always the undiagnosed illnesses that are the most dangerous and deadly. Dr. Mark Mayfield defines loneliness as: “The state of being unseen or unnoticed—relationally, emotionally, mentally, physically, or spiritually. It’s marked by a deep sense of hopelessness.” And loneliness is more than just a feeling. It’s a disease pathw...
May 27, 2025•56 min
Keisha Wright is a professional life coach from the Sunshine State of Florida, who like many others, spent her early years doing what she was “supposed” to do. She went to school, became a teacher, wife, and mother, and her life was seemingly normal, until it wasn’t. She went from working in the school system to raising a family and then, all of a sudden, she was faced with tragedy she didn’t know how to deal with. She then found herself in counseling and was told it was going to take 3-5 years ...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 5 min
I’ve heard it said that for people who are suicidal, it isn’t that they hate life, it’s that they hate life the way that it is. It’s not even about wanting to end their life, it’s about wanting to end their pain. But sadly, so many find themselves slipping to the point of brokenness where it seems so difficult or at times impossible to see an opportunity for change or a brighter tomorrow. Today’s guest has a similar story of wanting the pain to stop in his own life! After a difficult upbringing ...
May 20, 2025•1 hr
In the words of today’s guest, none other than President & Chief Visionary Officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries, Renowned Speaker, & Best-Selling Author, Lysa Terkeurst, “The last several years have been the hardest of my life. I know the depths of marital heartbreak, and what it feels like to wrestle through healing. I also know what it feels like to be diagnosed with cancer and to wonder why God would allow so much heartbreak. My pillow has seen its fair share of tears. But I’ve also seen...
May 15, 2025•39 min
Today’s episode is different. It’s raw. It’s real. And honestly — it’s probably one of the most vulnerable conversations we’ve ever had on this show. Because our guest is Carl Lentz. Maybe you’ve already formed opinions. Maybe the first thing that comes to mind is scandal, failure, or church hurt. I get that. But what you’ll hear today isn’t a defense. It’s not image rehab. It’s not hype or spin. It’s a man who hit rock bottom — spiritually, emotionally, relationally — and lived to tell the stor...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Depression, anxiety, and emotional trauma are on the rise, even more so after the painful few years we’ve all been through. While the church has had an unfortunate track record of glossing over mental health issues, Paul Daugherty, pastor of the megachurch Victory and today’s guest on the podcast, believes it’s time for the church to break its silence. You can’t just pray trauma away. Depression and anxiety can affect even the most devoted believer. Therefore, in today’s conversation, Paul sits ...
May 08, 2025•58 min
On June 4th, 2019, country music singer Granger Smith was enjoying a final evening with his kids before heading to Nashville for the CMT Music Awards and his next tour. While helping his daughter London with her gymnastics, his youngest son fell into their pool. Granger did everything he could to get to him, but he was too late. River drowned, and Granger's world shattered. The days, weeks, and months that followed River's death sent Granger on a dark and painful journey. Every time he closed hi...
May 06, 2025•40 min
Joining us today on the podcast is a man the country fell in love with during the Ohio State football team’s National Championship run, TreVeyon Henderson. Time after time, when the pressure was on, TreVeyon along with his OSU teammates stepped up and performed on the field, but more importantly spoke up and shed a light on thier unwavering faith in their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Further, he was even more recently drafted as the 38th overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft to the New England Pa...
May 01, 2025•54 min
As we are on the cusp of May which is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to highlight several mental health related conversations over the next several weeks that would afford you tangible and practical steps to enhance your awareness of the challenges so many of us face as well as find and create access to walk in a sustained freedom from those things. For that reason, we wanted to start out this Mental Health Awareness Series by understanding the power and significance of our...
Apr 29, 2025•49 min
What does it truly mean to worship God? Worship in its purest form has simply been described as reverence and adoration for the Lord. One can actually be going through one of the most difficult times or seasons of their life, but still, come to God in reverence and adoration for WHO He is. Therefore, the worship we ought to bring should not be dependent on whether or not we’ve had a bad day or a bad life journey thus far. We are called to come to Him as we are, in our brokenness – with our “brok...
Apr 24, 2025•39 min
Life’s too short to just go through the motions. You know it, deep down – you’re not made for the ordinary. Your life is meant to be an adventure, fueled by grace and inspired by big dreams to make the world a better place. But, stuff gets in the way. Whether it's people who tell you to be practical, a version of a faith that keeps you small, or a few bruises that take you out along the way – we all have a longing to break out of the status quo and get after the life we're meant to live. For thi...
Apr 22, 2025•33 min
Many think of Easter as the day with eggs, bunnies, and chocolate candies, but in reality this day commemorates a day that changed everything! For this is a day where the tomb was found empty that now over 2 billion people around the world come together to reflect on, remember, and celebrate a Risen Savior, the Risen Christ! 1 Peter 1:3 says, "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesu...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Do you long for more in your marriage? You feel lonely even though you’re not lone. You’re caught in the same fight, over and over. The passion and connection you once had seems to be fading? If one of these situations depicts what you’re feeling in your marriage, today’s guest, Gabe Lyons, wants to begin by reminding you that the enemy is not your spouse. Lyons who is a best-selling author, speaker, and the founder of THINQ Media poses an interesting question asking, “What if your biggest confl...
Apr 15, 2025•37 min
If there is one word that sums up Kirk Cousins, it’s CONSISTENCY. On the field, Kirk is one of the most efficient passers in NFL history, tallying 42,979 passing yards and 288 touchdowns leaving him 6th all-time in completion % for QBs with at least 1,500 pass attempts and 11th in the NFL’s all-time regular-season career passer rating. However, the most impressive thing in our eyes is that no matter what result Kirk experiences on the field, he consistently displays his devotion to both his fait...
Apr 10, 2025•40 min
Music has taken Ben Fuller’s life and made it into something he never would have dreamed. Growing up in Southern Vermont on his family dairy farm, he learned about hard work and a passion he saw first-hand from his father. He started singing at a young age to pass the time in the fields and on the farm. The singing never stopped and somewhere between the farm and college, he picked up a guitar and played all those country covers he learned as a boy. Realizing, he had a voice, his friends urged h...
Apr 08, 2025•46 min
Joining us today on the podcast from a conversation Zach was able to have with our guest at the most recent Ignite Men’s Impact Weekend is Former Duke and Notre Dame star Quarterback, Riley Leonard. In and throughout this conversation, Riley shares authentically about his upbringing, collegiate career, and journey of faith. Yes, he’s accumulated countless accolades throughout his career, but what Riley appreciates and values more than anything else are the opportunities the Lord has blessed him ...
Apr 03, 2025•40 min
Today’s guest, Kirk Cameron, isn't trying to win a cultural war with loud slogans or viral outrage. Instead, the renowned actor, evangelist, author, and outspoken Christian is offering something quieter, but arguably more radical in today’s climate: a children’s television show filled with puppets, songs, and Bible-based lessons on identity, forgiveness, and courage. In today’s episode, Kirk will be diving into the heart and mission behind his newly released, “Iggy and Mr. Kirk” children’s telev...
Apr 01, 2025•33 min
