Build Different

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.

Episodes

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

    2 DAYS AGO

    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
  2. Helicopter Friends, Guardrails & DoorDash. How Healthy Boundaries Promote Freedom and Fight Against Harmful Thoughts and Habits

    9 JAN

    Helicopter Friends, Guardrails & DoorDash. How Healthy Boundaries Promote Freedom and Fight Against Harmful Thoughts and Habits

    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 Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/OJ5YUMLBFLA

    52 min
  3. Who's Actually In Control? Danny and Paul Get Real About Anxiety, Trust and Control. Wild Parenting Stories and Jokes Shared Throughout

    2 JAN

    Who's Actually In Control? Danny and Paul Get Real About Anxiety, Trust and Control. Wild Parenting Stories and Jokes Shared Throughout

    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 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hJIZ9lIs9LY

    57 min
  4. Can Coach Hugs Create Better Players? Are All Touchdowns Created Equal? No One's Asking but Paul & Danny are Discussing.

    19/12/2025

    Can Coach Hugs Create Better Players? Are All Touchdowns Created Equal? No One's Asking but Paul & Danny are Discussing.

    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 Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/uV57jg4Qg4s

    1h 4m
  5. "Just a Normal Guy on a Podcast" - Danny can't get over Paul's comment last episode.

    19/12/2025

    "Just a Normal Guy on a Podcast" - Danny can't get over Paul's comment last episode.

    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 Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/M355vmX_oSY

    59 min
  6. The "Glory Days" - Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier Launch the Build Different Podcast and Reminisce on their Athletic Careers

    12/12/2025

    The "Glory Days" - Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier Launch the Build Different Podcast and Reminisce on their Athletic Careers

    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 Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/AdpL5zcUnJs

    59 min
  • 6 Episodes

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Arise Ventures L.L.C.
  • Show Website
    Build Different