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Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier

Danny Woodhead - former NFL running back and CEO of Arise Ventures and Paul Lanphier - managing partner of Arise Ventures - talk life, sports, business, faith and more for an hour each week.

  1. Why Distraction is the Enemy's Favorite Weapon - E13

    11 MAR

    Why Distraction is the Enemy's Favorite Weapon - E13

    We kick off this episode with some new stories: the spilled LaCroix trauma, a Buffalo Wild Wings phone crisis and the legendary Ohio Nachos incident. Danny then explains why Paul should never, under any circumstances, be allowed to coach in the NFL. Then our conversation takes a sharp turn into work ethic, accountability, victim mentality, and why being “busy” is not the same thing as being effective. By the end we have a powerful conversation about spiritual warfare, distraction, identity, and why sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is whisper the name of Jesus and truly put your trust in Him.  Watch the conversation unfold on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LYqZBJLqU00 Build Different Podcast  |  Episode 13  |  Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier  |  Released 03/11/2026 Key Moments: 00:01:02 – The running joke: Paul constantly saying “I’m just joking.”00:03:16 – The LaCroix spill incident and the parenting apology tour.00:05:32 – The legendary Buffalo Wild Wings phone disappearance panic.00:07:39 – Was the missing phone actually… spiritual warfare?00:08:41 – The infamous Ohio Nachos lie resurfaces.00:13:53 – Nebraska basketball depression and the psychology of sports fans.00:19:24 – Why some coaches rise quickly in the NFL.00:23:24 – The accountability crisis in sports and society.00:26:05 – Why chasing career success can cost you your family.00:34:41 – Spiritual warfare and the enemy’s main strategy: distraction.00:44:44 – The power of speaking the name of Jesus when you’re under attack. #SpiritualWarfare#ChristianLiving#FaithAndLife#Distraction#EnemyTactics#IdentityInChrist#ChristianPodcast#FaithBased#LeadershipMindset#PersonalGrowth#MindsetShift#BuildDifferent

    47 min
  2. Why Losing is Good for Your Kids - E12

    4 MAR

    Why Losing is Good for Your Kids - E12

    How do you handle loss and adversity? What's it like to lose the Super Bowl? Can burnout be avoided? - All this and more in E12! In this episode we start with some crazy stories from Paul's high-school days - one of which ends with "like 20 cop cars." Danny then shares how he handled haters and hecklers while playing in college and we share our conviction that youth sports (parents - we're talking to you!) have gotten out-of-control. Some of our best life lessons came from being on a "bad" team and handling losses. Danny talks about what it was like to lose the Super Bowl and how he personally walked through it with his family. We then chat about raising resilient kids and how burnout is a trap you can take simple, concrete steps to avoid. We hope you're strengthened and encouraged by spending this time with us! And, as Paul says, "be blessed!" Build Different Podcast  |  Episode 12  |  Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier  |  Released 03/04/2026 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ei7UCdsOsxI Key Moments 00:00:00 – “It’s a great life lesson to lose.” Youth sports perspective right out of the gate.00:01:02 – The brutally honest roast of Paul's deformed Omaha hat.00:03:02 – Instagram generosity videos and the $600K crowdfund story.00:06:25 – “Real fight stories” begin.00:07:48 – The egging incident that started it all.00:10:27 – Parking lot showdown… and 15–20 cop cars show up.00:15:08 – College hecklers call Danny out for being “short.”00:16:13 – 200+ yards and touchdowns later… best revenge ever.00:21:44 – Why many youth sports parents have completely lost perspective.00:26:30 – What it’s actually like to lose the Super Bowl.00:32:20 – Burnout, overcommitting, and people-pleasing exposed.00:39:30 – Sabbath, trust, and what it really means to rely on God. #YouthSports#Parenting#Burnout#WorkLifeBalance#ChristianLiving#FaithAndFamily#SuperBowl#NFLStories#LifeLessons#WinningAndLosing#SportsParents#SabbathRest#TrustGod#PersonalGrowth#DadLife#Leadership#MindsetShift#OvercomingAdversity#FamilyFirst#PodcastClips

    54 min
  3. Life Comes at You Fast | Grief, Comebacks, and Trusting God in the Storm E11

    24 FEB

    Life Comes at You Fast | Grief, Comebacks, and Trusting God in the Storm E11

    What do you do when life hits hard and grief shows up unexpectedly? In this episode, we talk about real suffering, real faith, and whether God is still good in the middle of it all. But first, we begin with arthritis complaints, fake medical credentials, tornado sirens, and whether neck tattoos are spiritually responsible decisions. Along the way, we debate Adam Sandler movies, sneaking into theaters, high school basketball trauma, and if a middle-aged man could lead a powerhouse football team to a state title. But then life gets real. A fresh family crisis opens up an honest conversation about grief, memory loss, and watching someone you love slowly fade. In the middle of it all, we wrestle with one big question: Is God still good when suffering shows up? And how do we actually receive comfort so we can give it to others? Build Different Podcast | Episode 11 | Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier | Released 02/23/2026 Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/haHDb7-nzTU Key Moments 00:00 – Elite Medical Advice“Three enemas and four ibuprofen” might not be FDA approved. 02:34 – Windex Heals EverythingMy Big Fat Greek Wedding treatment for arthritis pain. 06:32 – We’re Doctors… of LifeNot licensed. But confident. 07:24 – The Friendly Tornado PersonalityA breakdown of emotional vortexes and survival strategies. 12:05 – Kicked Out of the Movie TheaterMom calls mid-date. Immediate humiliation. 14:01 – Billy Madison Is Biblical?Childlike faith… via Adam Sandler? 15:57 – Celebrity Look-Alike DebateGerard Butler? Mark Wahlberg? Leonardo DiCaprio? (Debatable.) 20:34 – The Anthony Kim Comeback StoryInjury, addiction, redemption, and God’s grace. 27:00 – “Life Comes at You Fast”Achilles injuries, tattoos, and perspective. 30:07 – Family Crisis HitsA grandmother’s sudden decline shifts the tone. 31:59 – 2 Corinthians 1:3–4The God of all comfort in the middle of grief. 41:00 – How to Actually Receive ComfortVulnerability, community, and letting others in. #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndLife #BuildDifferent #GodIsGood #GriefAndFaith #RealTalk #ChristianMen #LifeComesAtYouFast #CommunityMatters

    46 min
  4. “We’re Just Serious” 😂 | Hallmark Fails, High School Hoops Debates & Ephesians 2:10 Explained

    17 FEB

    “We’re Just Serious” 😂 | Hallmark Fails, High School Hoops Debates & Ephesians 2:10 Explained

    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 debate5:13 – The 1-on-1 high school basketball showdown begins 8:21 – “Boxy One” vs. “Box and One” — all-time word salad moment9:50 – “We’re serious.” The gym story that makes zero sense13:41 – 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 players23:33 – Transition to Ephesians 2:10 — “We are God’s handiwork”31:03 – Anxiety, panic attacks, and God giving you a “language” for others34:04 – Independence vs. dependence: Why dependence is actually freedom #ChristianPodcast#Ephesians210#FaithAndSports#IdentityInChrist#GodsPurpose#BuildDifferent#ChristianMen#FaithJourney#DependenceOnGod#NebraskaBasketball#LeadershipDevelopment#SpiritualGrowth Build Different Podcast | Episode 10 | Released 02/17/2026 Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/uCypDY9Sr7c

    41 min
  5. Super Bowl Stories, Olympic Dreams, and Living Unoffended - Podcast E9

    6 FEB

    Super Bowl Stories, Olympic Dreams, and Living Unoffended - Podcast E9

    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 NFL01:00 – Olympic dreams, Super Bowl confusion, and immediate chaos02:10 – “I definitely could’ve gone D-II” (a bold claim)03:30 – The reality check: social awareness vs fantasy football confidence05:40 – Olympic speed skating… as a duo? 🇺🇸⛸️08:10 – Imaginary NFL careers, angels in the end-zone, and five touchdowns10:05 – What Super Bowl week is really like as a player13:15 – Steakhouse stories, expensive wine, and credit card roulette 💳🥩18:30 – “The glory of the game” vs real NFL mentality24:50 – Why living offended slowly wrecks your heart34:45 – Forgiveness, identity, and dying to self50:05 – Jesus on the cross, forgiveness, and real freedom #SuperBowlStories#LivingUnoffended#ChristianPodcast#FaithAndLife#Forgiveness#NFLStories#OlympicDreams#ChristianMen#SpiritualGrowth#GraceOverOffense#RealConversations#PodcastClips Build Different Podcast | Episode 9 | Recorded & Released 02/06/2026 Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/WpwMmiPI_vM

    1hr 2min
  6. Persecution - Judgement, Mercy and The Beatitudes - How to See Others the Way God Sees Them. Plus - Paul in Prison (Paul Lanphier, that is...)

    2 FEB

    Persecution - Judgement, Mercy and The Beatitudes - How to See Others the Way God Sees Them. Plus - Paul in Prison (Paul Lanphier, that is...)

    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 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ivKL1pmUeIY

    1hr 1min
  7. Fear of Man - Don't Kiss Your Coach, Mighty Ducks' Lasting Legacy, Homeschool Crushes and More

    26 JAN

    Fear of Man - Don't Kiss Your Coach, Mighty Ducks' Lasting Legacy, Homeschool Crushes and More

    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 Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/s-Q11YmK3XI

    48 min
  8. Beyond Resolutions: How To Live Your Calling With Boldness - Danny's Scripture of the Year: Acts 2

    19 JAN

    Beyond Resolutions: How To Live Your Calling With Boldness - Danny's Scripture of the Year: Acts 2

    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 Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/Grse3pJO-bA

    46 min
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Danny Woodhead - former NFL running back and CEO of Arise Ventures and Paul Lanphier - managing partner of Arise Ventures - talk life, sports, business, faith and more for an hour each week.

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  • Creator
    Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Arise Ventures L.L.C.
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    Build Different