Build Different

Are we “two normal guys”… or just serious? 😂 In this episode, we debate high school basketball glory days, invent a Hallmark card business guaranteed to get cancelled, and consider handing affirmation cards to Nebraska basketball players before tip-off (what could go wrong?). From “boxy one” defenses to getting “caught by laughter,” the word salads are flying.

But then we pivot.

In one of our most meaningful conversations yet, we unpack Ephesians 2:10 — what it means to be God’s handiwork, created with purpose, and why true freedom isn’t independence… it’s dependence. If you’ve ever wrestled with calling, anxiety, identity, or wondering if you’re “on track” with God’s will, this one’s for you.

You were built different. And on purpose.

Key Moments:

0:00 – “Don’t look behind you… Happy Thanksgiving.” The first accidental Hallmark card 
0:47 – The “Compliment Coach” business idea is born (pay someone to affirm you?)
2:15 – “Disney World” confidence vs. false affirmation debate
5:13 – The 1-on-1 high school basketball showdown begins 
8:21 – “Boxy One” vs. “Box and One” — all-time word salad moment
9:50 – “We’re serious.” The gym story that makes zero sense
13:41 – Getting “caught by laughter” (including at a funeral…)
15:56 – Paul’s Hallmark Card business officially launches 💌
19:12 – Nebraska basketball depression + writing encouragement cards to players
23:33 – Transition to Ephesians 2:10 — “We are God’s handiwork”
31:03 – Anxiety, panic attacks, and God giving you a “language” for others
34:04 – Independence vs. dependence: Why dependence is actually freedom

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Build Different Podcast | Episode 10 | Released 02/17/2026

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Danny Woodhead and Paul Lanphier start with wild Super Bowl stories, Olympic dreams, and Division II delusions—and somehow end in an incredibly honest conversation about offense, forgiveness, and spiritual freedom. What begins as nonstop roasting, sports nonsense, and laugh-out-loud hypotheticals slowly turns into a deep, practical discussion on why living offended quietly destroys relationships and how forgiveness actually sets you free.

From NFL locker room realities to credit card roulette at a steakhouse, and from unfiltered humor to biblical truth, this episode is a reminder that laughter opens the door—but grace changes lives.

Key Moments:

00:00 – Why hype culture doesn’t work in the NFL
01:00 – Olympic dreams, Super Bowl confusion, and immediate chaos
02:10 – “I definitely could’ve gone D-II” (a bold claim)
03:30 – The reality check: social awareness vs fantasy football confidence
05:40 – Olympic speed skating… as a duo? 🇺🇸⛸️
08:10 – Imaginary NFL careers, angels in the end-zone, and five touchdowns
10:05 – What Super Bowl week is really like as a player
13:15 – Steakhouse stories, expensive wine, and credit card roulette 💳🥩
18:30 – “The glory of the game” vs real NFL mentality
24:50 – Why living offended slowly wrecks your heart
34:45 – Forgiveness, identity, and dying to self
50:05 – Jesus on the cross, forgiveness, and real freedom

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Build Different Podcast | Episode 9 | Recorded & Released 02/06/2026

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Danny Woodhead and Paul Lanphier eventually get to the point about how to see with God's perspective-but before that it's chaos with the conversation bouncing between terrible weather awareness, an overconfident “Weather Boy,” near-empty gas tanks, and an unhinged (yet highly detailed) fantasy about surviving prison through gang leadership, tattoos, and coffee dates. Add in toilet horror stories, NFL hot takes, and the assertion that “grace for the next play” would absolutely get a coach fired-and you've got a great conversation.

After this conversational rollercoaster, they take a sharp, meaningful turn and dive into the Beatitudes, wrestling with how truth, grace, mercy, and justice are meant to live together in real life. They challenge believers to stop persecuting each other, see people through the Father’s eyes, and choose compassion and reconciliation—even when it’s hard.

Build Different Podcast | Episode 8 | Released 02/02/2026

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As usual, Danny and Paul kick off the episode with randomness: skincare routines, homeschool dating stories, and cigarette science, wandering through Nebraska basketball, the Mighty Ducks' lasting legacy, and why kissing your coach is not the recommended way to break the fear of man. Along the way, they roast bandwagon fans, relive 90s sports movies, and the false theory that one unfiltered cigarette could apparently turn you into an elite athlete (do not try this). Shockingly, it all lands on a real takeaway: stop living for everyone’s approval, remember you’ve already won, and act like the son or daughter you were created to be.

Build Different Podcast | Episode 7 | Released 01/26/2026

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https://youtu.be/s-Q11YmK3XI

Paul and Danny spend the first half of E6 doing what they do best — roasting each other. They debate Christmas history like it’s a documentary and casually pitch adult sleepovers and lip injections like normal humans. But in the second half they take a turn into something weightier: starting the year with a hunger for God, the “sin of busyness,” and what it looks like to live an Acts 2 kind of life, full of the Holy Spirit, boldness, and real community. They wrap up with a heartfelt challenge to stop treating faith like a once-in-a-while moment, plus an on-air encouragement to anyone who needs it.

Build Different Podcast | Episode 6 | Released 01/19/2026

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https://youtu.be/Grse3pJO-bA

Paul and Danny bring their usual “normal guys podcasting” energy: roasting Paul’s questionable style (holiday haircuts, yellow corduroy, and “I love DoorDash—I’ve used it twice”) and his habit of greeting everyone like he’s employed by Hy-Vee. Then the chaos swerves into something real—why following Jesus was never meant to be done solo. They walk through Acts 2 and the power of church/community as guardrails that keep you from isolation, spiraling thoughts, and believing lies. Somehow they land the plane with a prayer, a reminder that people may hurt you but God didn’t, and a final callback to “trust people… and stop being weird in the meat department.”

Build Different Podcast | Episode 5 | Released 01/09/2026

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Two normal guys (who “laugh until we overfill?”) spiral from a hilarious story about things kids say into a crash course on parenting, boundaries, and why threatening “no screens all weekend” can help everyone get more sleep.

Between coffee addiction confessions, NFL-style intensity debates, and some wild jokes, they accidentally stumble into something real: stop stressing, surrender the control, and trust God to provide (yes, even for your bank account).

If birds aren’t panicking and they still get fed, you can probably unclench and hand God the keys and see what happens.

Build Different Podcast | Episode 4 | Released 01/02/2025

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https://youtu.be/hJIZ9lIs9LY

Paul and Danny discuss pre-workout induced invincibility, whether 4th-grade touchdowns count like Super Bowl ones, and why racing a college runner in a hotel hallway is a spiritually humbling experience (RIP hamstring). Somewhere between homeschool basketball lore, “sports goggles,” and a flooded house meltdown, they land on a real takeaway: stop overcomplicating faith and just spend consistent time with Jesus.

Build Different Podcast | Episode 3 | Released 12/19/2025

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Danny roasts Paul for calling himself a “normal guy on a podcast,” his 20-month Achilles “rehab,” marathon delusions, TV-less marriage, and belief that the Spurs only won titles because of an NBA ref conspiracy. Between bad Nebraska predictions, bouncing between NFL bandwagons, and Hall-of-Fame level Paulisms, they get honest about getting absolutely rocked by life, business, anxiety, and hidden sin while trying to follow Jesus. Rooted in Exodus 14:14, this episode is all about a God who keeps rescuing two very imperfect guys—and anyone else who’s tired, disappointed, or wondering if He’ll really show up for them.

Build Different Podcast | Episode 2 | Released 12/05/2025

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https://youtu.be/M355vmX_oSY

Former NFL running back Danny Woodhead and his business partner / former pee-wee legend Paul Lanphier launch their as-yet-unnamed podcast. Danny roasts Paul’s delusional glory days and his flag football achilles tear, among other bad decisions. In between Paul’s insane sports takes and Nebraska predictions that don’t math, they actually get real — talking about Danny’s unlikely NFL journey, retirement and anxiety, Paul’s winding path through nursing, ministry, grief, and entrepreneurship, and how Jesus met them in all of it. At its core, this show is two business guys / pastors who love Jesus, sports, and people, trying to live fully known, laugh at themselves, and maybe help one person find some hope along the way.

Build Different Podcast | Episode 1 | Released 12/05/2025

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https://youtu.be/AdpL5zcUnJs