In this Christmas Day special, New York Times bestselling author and former investigative journalist, Lee Strobel, uncovers the historical, scientific, and theological evidence behind the birth of Jesus. This is a rich, thoughtful conversation that strengthens both heart and mind during the Christmas season. Lee walks listeners through the credibility of the Gospel accounts, the prophecies fulfilled in Christ’s birth, and the evidence that the manger scene is not myth but history. He explores the incarnation, the reliability of eyewitness testimony, and why the identity of the Child in the manger changes everything about our hope, our faith, and our future.

 

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In today’s episode, Counselor, author, and educator Dr. Mark Mayfield equips pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers with practical tools to support mental health in the church. This conversation between Drs. Zach and Mark bridges clinical wisdom, spiritual formation, and the realities of shepherding people through emotional struggles. Dr. Mayfield unpacks how to recognize signs of distress, create safe spaces for honest conversations, and respond to crisis moments with clarity and compassion. He discusses the importance of boundaries in ministry, the role of community in healing, and simple, evidence-based practices that help churches foster emotional resilience, spiritual growth, and relational safety.

 

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In today’s episode, Dr. Henry Cloud, clinical psychologist and bestselling author joins Dr. Zach for a deep dive into one of the most important dynamics in every relationship: trust. Dr. Cloud blends Scripture, neuroscience, and decades of clinical experience to explain how trust can be built, broken, and restored. He breaks down the core ingredients that make a person trustworthy, the signs that someone may be unsafe, and the process of rebuilding trust after betrayal. Dr. Cloud also addresses how to set healthy boundaries without shutting people out, why trust is both emotional and spiritual, and how to discern when to give someone another chance or when to walk away with wisdom and peace.

 

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In today’s episode, Ken Harrison, author, speaker, CEO of WaterStone, and Chairman of Promise Keepers, joins Dr. Zach to cast a compelling vision for biblical manhood. In a generation confused about masculinity, Ken calls men back to strength, responsibility, humility, and mission. This episode is a rallying cry for men who want to live with clarity and conviction. Ken expands on the idea that men are called to be “servant kings” which are leaders who protect, serve, and sacrifice like Christ. He discusses the crisis of masculinity and fatherlessness in today’s culture, how men can lead with integrity without drifting into authoritarianism, the necessity of friendships and accountability, and the spiritual disciplines that keep a man grounded in his God-given identity and purpose.

 

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In today’s episode, Victor Marx, a high-risk humanitarian, trauma survivor, founder of All Things Possible Ministries, and candidate for Governor of Colorado brings a riveting message of courage for leaders and people of faith. With stories from war zones, rescue missions, and spiritual battlefields, Victor challenges listeners to confront darkness with boldness, compassion, and unwavering faith. He explores what real courage looks like in a fear-driven world, sharing frontline stories that reveal both the brutality of evil and the necessity of godly strength. Victor vulnerably unpacks his own testimony and how men can cultivate a warrior spirit without losing tenderness, how to build spiritual resilience, and why cultivating a fierce, Scripture-anchored faith is essential for navigating the increasingly dangerous cultural moments we find ourselves in.

 

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In today’s episode of The Built Different Podcast, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Marq James, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Christian Care Ministry, the organization behind Medi-Share, the nation’s leading Christian healthcare sharing program. Marq unpacks the powerful origin story of Christian Care Ministry, explains the difference between healthcare sharing and traditional insurance, and shares how Medi-Share offers a biblical, community-centered alternative rooted in generosity, stewardship, and the early church model in Acts. Together, Zach and Marq break down why healthcare costs are skyrocketing, what families need to know during Open Enrollment, and how healthcare sharing can create significant financial margin without compromising Christian conviction.

The conversation also dives deep into the issues families are facing right now, from the post-COVID mental health crisis, to the rising need for whole-person care. Marq shares how CCM is meeting these challenges through expanded counseling access, Christ-centered support, and a culture shaped by prayer, Scripture, and spiritual wellness. Drawing from his own battle with long-term COVID symptoms, Marq reflects on how his faith grounded him through recovery and why spiritual health must return to the center of the healthcare conversation. If you’ve ever wondered whether faith-based healthcare sharing is right for your family, this episode provides the clarity, hope, and practical insight you need.

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In today’s episode, Pastor Shawn Johnson gets vulnerable about his battles with depression, anxiety, addiction, and the temptation to quit. Drawing from personal experience and his newest book Kiss the Fire, Shawn reminds listeners that God often does His best work in the places we’d rather avoid. This is an honest, hope-filled conversation about pain, healing, and perseverance as Shawn shares practical wisdom on getting back up after spiritual burnout, facing intrusive thoughts, an unwanted and unexpected diagnosis, and finding strength to keep going when everything in you wants to collapse. He discusses the power of confession, how God uses adversity to shape your calling, and the small, daily steps that rebuild hope, resilience, and spiritual confidence.

 

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On this beautiful Thanksgiving Day, Dr. Gary Chapman, beloved counselor and author of the Best-Selling 5 Love Languages, sits down with Dr. Zach to explore the deeper work required to build and repair relationships God’s way. This conversation moves beyond the basics of love languages and dives into healing, communication, confession, and forgiveness from a biblical and clinically informed perspective. Dr. Chapman explains how to identify and speak someone’s love language, why apologies must be expressed in multiple “languages” to truly land, and what healthy biblical forgiveness looks like in practice. He unpacks how couples can break painful relational cycles, repair trust without enabling unhealthy behavior, and create daily habits that build long-term connection and emotional intimacy.

 

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In today’s episode, Dr. Dondi Costin, retired U.S. Air Force Major General and President of Liberty University joins Dr. Zach for a powerful conversation on what it truly means to lead like Jesus. He shares the lessons forged through decades of military service, higher-education leadership, and life in Christ, offering a blueprint for influence rooted in humility, character, and conviction. In this episode, Dr. Costin unpacks why true leadership begins with serving, how his military experience shaped his understanding of calling, and why resilience, integrity, and spiritual grit are essential for anyone shaping the next generation. He discusses preparing young leaders to stand firm in their faith, navigating high-pressure environments without compromising values, and training Champions for Christ in a rapidly changing world.

 

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In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Ben Higgins: author, speaker, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Generous Coffee, to talk about his bestselling book Alone in Plain Sight and the journey behind it. Ben opens up about the hidden battles so many people face: loneliness, fear of rejection, identity struggles, and the tension between public visibility and private insecurity.

This episode is an invitation to listeners who feel unseen, misunderstood, or disconnected. Ben shares raw stories from his personal life, his time in the spotlight, and the quiet moments that shaped him, reminding us all that we are wired for connection, made for community, and loved by God even in our most broken places.

 

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