Built 4 More

In Episode 14 of Built 4 More, Pastor Joby Martin and Denny Thompson sit down for a real, honest conversation about life, faith, and calling. No guests this time, just two guys reflecting on what they’ve learned through past episodes, the questions that have stuck with them, and how they’re walking through real-life challenges today.They unpack the pressures of leading well, staying rooted in identity, navigating marriage, raising a family, and trusting God in the process. This episode is about showing up, even when it’s hard. About leading with integrity. About being built 4 more.If you’re a man of faith trying to live with purpose, this conversation is for you.Subscribe for more weekly episodes on faith, leadership, identity, and what it truly means to be Built 4 More.

In this powerful episode of Built 4 More, NFL quarterback Nate Peterman joins Denny Thompson and Pastor Joby Martin for an honest conversation about faith, adversity, and what it truly means to lead with integrity, on and off the field.Nathan shares the highs and lows of his journey, from growing up a preacher’s kid to starting in the SEC, transferring to Pitt, and eventually making it to the NFL. He reflects on some of the most difficult moments of his career, including a painful NFL debut and the mental toll that followed. Through it all, he remained anchored in his faith, supported by the steady presence of his wife, his dad, and mentors like Derek Carr.This episode is a reminder that true success isn’t defined by stats or headlines, but by perseverance, character, and trusting God’s plan even when it doesn’t make sense. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying more than you can handle or questioning what’s next, Nathan’s story will speak directly to you.

Webb Simpson has seen it all, major wins, career pressure, losses & stress, but what grounds him isn’t golf. Webb gets real about what it looks like to live a life built on faith, not fame. 

"I can’t imagine doing this without knowing I’m loved by Jesus."

He opens up about parenting, the shifting landscape of professional golf, and how the hardest moments often bring the deepest growth. Whether you've found your faith early or you’re still figuring it out, Webb’s story will hit home.

Justin James won the World Long Drive Championship with a 435-yard shot and thought everything would change. But when the phone didn’t ring and the spotlight faded, he was left asking: Is this really it?

In this episode of the Built 4 More Podcast, Justin opens up about chasing titles, carrying pressure, and learning that identity isn’t found in winning.

This isn’t just a story about golf. It’s about what happens when you stop chasing approval and start living like everything has already been taken care of.

Patric Young had the kind of career most athletes dream of, Florida Gator standout, pro ball, a future in the game.

Then everything changed.

In this episode, Patric sits down with us to talk about growing up in basketball, what Florida meant to him, and how a single moment forced him to see life through a completely different lens.

He opens up about identity, surrender, and how faith has carried him through the hardest season of his life.

And through it all, he’ still leading, and still saying, “God’s got this.”

This conversation is real, honest, and one we’re proud to share.

This episode isn’t about stats or highlight reels. It’s about what happens when your dream costs you more than you expected. When the pressure to perform replaces your identity.

In this episode of the Built 4 More Podcast, Super Bowl champion and 10-year NFL veteran Josh Wells joins Denny Thompson and Pastor Joby Martin for a powerful conversation about faith, identity, and resilience.

Josh shares what it was like going undrafted, fighting year after year to stay in the league, and the moment he gave his life to Christ, only to suffer a major injury the next day. He talks candidly about pain, doubt, and the long process of becoming a man grounded in something greater than football.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s on the other side of disappointment… if you’ve ever questioned your calling or felt crushed by the weight of your own goals… this episode will speak directly to you.

Jeff Kopp thought he had it all mapped out. Play in the NFL, retire, and move on. But God had a different plan.

Jeff sits down with Denny Thompson and Pastor Joby Martin to walk through his story: from linebacker in the NFL to leading a prison ministry, becoming a pastor, and now serving as a detective in the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office gang unit.

He opens up about getting cut from the league, wrestling with identity, and learning how to trust God’s direction even when the next step didn’t make sense. What started as disappointment became calling. What looked like failure became faith in action. Jeff’s story is raw, real, and full of reminders that God’s plan often takes us where we never expected.

If you’ve ever faced a season of transition, or wondered if God could still use your story, this episode will challenge and encourage you. This is a conversation about leadership, service, and faith when the road ahead is unclear.

Carson Beck opens up for the first time since his season-ending injury and transferring from Georgia to Miami.

The former Georgia quarterback reflects on his time leading one of college football’s most dominant programs. He talks about the challenges of stepping into a high-pressure role, what it was like navigating the highs and lows of the season, and how his injury forced him to reset both physically and mentally.

Now at Miami, Carson shares his mindset heading into this next chapter, the lessons he’s taking with him, and what drives him as a leader on and off the field.

This episode dives into the real side of college football, the decisions, the pressure, the growth, and the work that happens when no one’s watching.

We’re sitting down with Chicago Bears quarterback Austin Reed to talk about what it’s really like coming from the underdog position filled with setbacks, pressure, and trusting God even when the path doesn’t make sense.

Austin opens up about being overlooked early in his career, fighting for a shot at college football, and stepping into the unknown on draft day. He shares the emotions, doubts, and mental battles that come with chasing something bigger than yourself and how faith and family have been the foundation through it all.

This conversation is about more than football. It’s about staying true to who you are when everything around you pushes you to change. It’s about leadership that looks more like service than spotlight. It’s about realizing that real growth doesn’t happen when everything is easy but when you’re willing to get uncomfortable and trust the process.

Austin also shares how marriage and community have helped keep him grounded, why setbacks have taught him more than success ever could, and what it means to find your identity beyond the game.

From Michigan State to Auburn, Payton Thorne’s journey has been anything but easy. He’s led two major programs, faced the highs and lows of big-time college football, and now he’s stepping into a whole new challenge, the NFL Draft process.

In this episode of Built 4 More, Payton opens up about how the rise of NIL has changed college football, what it’s like handling the pressure of big expectations, and how faith and family have kept him grounded through it all.

He also shares how playing multiple sports growing up shaped the way he competes today, the lessons he’s carried with him from each chapter of his life, and why staying true to who you are matters most when everything around you keeps shifting.

This conversation goes beyond football. It’s about trusting God’s plan, staying steady through the unknown, and focusing on the things that actually last when everything else moves fast.