The Built Different Podcast with Zach Clinton

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!

Habit Stacking: Developing the Discpline for Your Mind, Body, & Spirit with Personal Trainer & Ultra-Athlete, Bryan Pollard

Show Notes: The process of success is not hidden. It is on display for anyone to see. However, it is a daily grind that requires a great deal of work that is tedious and often uncomfortable. Successful people simply do the work. They embrace the grind and everything that comes with it. Ultimately, successful people understand this truth - Hope doesn’t produce change. Habits do! Everyone has the desire, but many lack the necessary discipline! That’s why today, we have a very special guest who understands the importance of discipline and habits at a very high level. Our guest today is Bryan Pollard! Bryan is not only a personal trainer and ultra-athlete, but he is also someone who is continuing to train for and complete a goal of running 12 marathons in 12 months. During today’s episode Bryan will motivate and encourage you to examine the difference between the life you want to live and the life you’re currently living, help you understand the importance of disciplining yourself in every facet of life, as well as assist you in unlocking your fullest potential through pushing yourself beyond your limits. This is a life-changing conversation that will ultimately remind you that real change is not merely behavior modification, but more importantly, it involves spiritual transformation. Don’t just focus on changing the thoughts in your head and the habits in your life, but also allow God to transform your heart from the inside-out.

It’s been said that burnout is not only a very real and present danger, but it has been estimated that over 60% of leaders will experience it. As the old saying goes, leadership can sometimes feel lonely. Prolonged seasons with heightened levels of stress, feeling unappreciated, and more can cause many leaders to grow tired, frustrated, and weary. However, I believe it’s in these moments that many simply need to be encouraged, motivated, and reminded of their purpose and calling in this life. Thankfully today, we have the perfect guest to uplift and inspire you with biblical truths and an incredible amount of godly wisdom, Pastor Preston Morrison. Preston is the Senior Pastor of Pillar Church in Arizona which has given him the opportunity to walk out the call of leadership the Lord has placed on his life, all while serving alongside a dynamic staff, building a community that feels like family, and loving the people in the Valley of the Sun. He is also a self-proclaimed romantic—whether he's studying a way to communicate God's truth, pursuing his beautiful wife Holly or their three kids, or finding ways to bless the people in his life—he does it with a passion and love that are truly contagious. And above all else, Preston has a feverish desire and obsession with being a friend of God. Our prayer is that this episode would help you re-frame your perspective, find hope in the midst of patience, lean into an enhanced level of perseverance, and remember the purpose/calling God has called you to! Weary traveler, carry on. It won’t be like this for long.

With the first weekend of the 2024 NFL season behind us, we wanted to bring on a familiar face that could give us not only an inspirational story and testimony of faith, but also someone who has their pulse on the sporting arena and its impact on everyday life. If you’re an NFL fan you’ll know our guest well. Joining us today is James Brown or as most would call him, JB. James Brown is the current host of “The NFL Today” on CBS and "Inside The NFL" on Showtime.  A three-time Emmy Award-winning network broadcaster, Brown, who was elected into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in August 2020, has hosted the Super Bowl a record setting ten times including Super Bowl 55 on CBS. In 2010, SI.com named Brown the Best Studio Host of the Decade. Brown is a Special Correspondent for CBS News and contributes to programs such as “60 Minutes”, “CBS This Morning”, “CBS Evening News” and “48 Hours”. He is also a founding partner of Major League Baseball’s 2019 World Series Champion Washington Nationals. Among numerous honors, Brown most recently received the 2016 Pete Rozelle Award by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which recognizes “longtime exceptional contributions to radio and television in professional football", and “The Uncommon Award” from Tony Dungy for his “uncommon leadership through character and faith.” Brown was a 2010 honoree as one of the “Faces of Black History” celebrating Black Media Legends who have impacted the Black community through their achievements and positive examples and was honored with the Greater Washington Urban League’s Sam Lacy Award in 2005. Brown was also the first recipient of the coveted Pat Summerall Award presented annually during Super Bowl weekend. The incredible thing about this interview is that many know and are familiar with the accolades and professional career of JB, but not many are familiar with his personal testimony and the strong and devout faith He has in Christ which rests as the foundation and bedrock of his life. We hope and pray this conversation around all things faith, football, and family would excite you for this upcoming NFL season but would more importantly encourage you for the days ahead. 

There seems to be a hunger and thirst for truth and the good news of the gospel spreading rampantly throughout the nation, but especially on college campuses. Many have seen the UNITE US revival nights that have taken place across several SEC college campuses, but on Sunday, August 25th, there was another unique and powerful event as current and former Ohio State football players held a Fall Kickoff gathering at the campus’s courtyard in College Green Park. They described the event as “An Invitation to Jesus.” The event reportedly drew more than 2,000 students and people from the community and resulted in a time of worship, testimonies, salvations, and baptisms. To share of all that happened and how God’s presence fell all over this special occasion, former star running back at The Ohio State University and one of the leaders who heavily contributed to the inception of this event, Master Teague III joined us for a special conversation that you’re not going to want to miss! Master shares how God was in the details of this event, as well as all that happened at the Fall Kickoff gathering. Additionally, Master reflects back on some of his favorite life lessons, memories, and ways in which he learned to personalize his faith during his college days! It’s evident that God is not only doing something special on the campus and in the football locker-room at The Ohio State University, but God is also doing a Mighty Work in and through Master Teagues heart and life!