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.

  1. God’s Plan Didn’t Look Like Mine - E18

    6 days ago

    God’s Plan Didn’t Look Like Mine - E18

    In this episode, we start with some high school confessions, talk about what we'd eat and how we'd survive an apocalypse and then a shocking accusation is revealed about Paul not actually being a sports guy for the first years of his friendship with Danny. We then get more serious about fear, disappointment, unmet expectations, and the temptation to lean on our own understanding instead of believing that God has a good plan. If you’ve ever wondered whether God is still leading you in the middle of uncertainty, this one's for you. Key Moments: 00:00 – “My life was not my plan” opening reflection on God’s direction and purpose00:36 – Freestyling, high school confessions, and avoiding parties growing up03:13 – Phones, distractions, and what today’s teenagers are facing07:25 – Apocalypse survival, eating Camper, and backyard chaos10:34 – Hawk encounters, eagle fears, and ranking favorite animals15:03 – Golf qualifying updates and hoping for another US Open opportunity22:40 – Paul’s fake sports fandom finally gets exposed28:31 – Youth sports culture, club teams, and the money behind it38:01 – The conversation shifts from chaos to trust, fear, and spiritual perspective38:23 – The enemy’s goal to steal hope and create a victim mindset39:47 – Trusting God with all your heart and not leaning on your own understanding41:41 – Getting back to center: remembering that God is for you42:19 – Why believers need each other to speak truth in hard seasons43:37 – “When has God not shown up for you?”44:00 – Looking back at the evidence of God’s faithfulness45:40 – Gratitude, remembrance, and seeing God walking with you through pain46:14 – When God’s plan doesn’t look like what you wanted47:27 – Facing fear in a changing world and trusting that God will take care of you47:39 – “My life was not my plan” and why God’s road was better49:00 – God using hard seasons, football, and personal story to get people’s attention49:57 – Signs, wonders, and seeing God’s fingerprints in your life51:16 – “I can’t question the faithfulness of God”52:17 – God’s blueprints versus our own plans52:37 – The hardest part: leaning not on your own understanding53:44 – Why it’s wild that we trust ourselves more than the Creator54:04 – Final takeaway: trust God, trust God Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/39AbPMTDMhA Build Different Podcast  |  Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier  |  Released May 22, 2026

    54 min
  2. We All Need Someone To Carry Us Sometimes - E17

    5 May

    We All Need Someone To Carry Us Sometimes - E17

    We all go through moments where we feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like we can’t move forward on our own. In this episode, we talk about why you were never meant to do life alone—and the importance of having “mat carriers” in your life. Looking at Luke 5, we unpack the story of the paralyzed man and the friends who carried him to Jesus when he couldn’t get there himself. The question is: do you have people like that in your life… and are you willing to be that for someone else? Key Moments: 00:00 – “We need some mat carriers in our life” - Preview00:08 – Personal reflection: being carried to Jesus in hard moments00:38 – “Getting in the zone” 01:42 – Freshman football story: feeling unstoppable03:29 – Turning 40 conversation starts04:41 – “How old does your body feel?”07:29 – Honest moment: “I am a little sad about turning 40”08:11 – Reframe: “This will be the best year of my life”09:13 – Plastic surgery / Botox / elf ears?11:37 – San Francisco & Santa Cruz trip plans13:07 – Dolphin conversation - Paul loves dolphins19:26 – NFL Draft & quarterback discussion26:32 – “Glad God didn’t let me be great—I’d be arrogant”28:56 – Transition to Scripture (Luke 5 begins)30:21 – The moment: friends lower the man through the roof32:59 – Core message: “We need mat carriers in our life”35:16 – Real-life examples of being “lowered to Jesus”36:26 – How to be a modern day mat carrier for others39:06 – “I’ll believe for you when you can’t”40:34 – Why we’re meant to live in community41:37 – Pride vs. letting people help you42:24 – Closing: “Lower people down to Jesus… and let people lower you” Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Uxxg_kb4cuU Build Different Podcast  |  Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier  |  Released May 5, 2026

    43 min
  3. I Thought This Was God's Plan... I Was Wrong - E16

    23 Apr

    I Thought This Was God's Plan... I Was Wrong - E16

    I thought I knew exactly where my life was headed… until everything fell apart. In this episode, Danny talks about what happens when your plans don’t work out the way you expected—and how God can be working in ways you don’t see. From ridiculous debates about camping and the frequency of Paul's showering to real stories about faith, setbacks, and trusting God, this one goes deeper than we planned. Key Moments: 00:00 – I Thought I Was Done (Life Took an Unexpected Turn)00:20 – When God Changes Your Plans Completely01:07 – Spring Break Stories and Dolphin Chaos03:10 – Why Some Cities Just Feel Different05:30 – How We Like to Travel (Very Different Styles)06:20 – The Worst Hotel Experience Ever08:15 – Why I’ll Never Go Camping11:10 – What a Camping Trip Is Actually Like13:30 – Why Camping Sounds Miserable to Me16:20 – The No-Shower Story (You Won’t Believe This)19:30 – Morning vs Night Shower Debate23:30 – What Makes a Great Vacation?30:00 – Travel, Rest, and Recharging Your Life34:20 – When Life Feels Overwhelming35:40 – Trusting God’s Plan (Jeremiah 29:11)37:00 – When Everything Falls Apart Unexpectedly39:30 – God Had a Better Plan Than I Thought42:00 – Learning to Trust and Surrender44:00 – Holding Onto What God Promised47:30 – Trust God Even When It Doesn’t Make Sense Watch our conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2skZpIHyNTA Build Different Podcast  |  Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier  |  Released April 23, 2026

    48 min
  4. God Actually Likes You - E15

    7 Apr

    God Actually Likes You - E15

    This episode starts off chaotic (as usual) — from terrible (or epic?) car ideas to some wild stories about addiction and what it results in. But then we take a turn as we talk about what it actually means that God is watching over your life — and why that’s way better than most people think. If you’ve ever felt like God is distant, disappointed, or just waiting for you to mess up… this might completely change how you see Him. 00:00:00 – Hardest thing I’ve ever had to quit00:00:33 – The haircut conversation begins00:01:16 – What should our kids remember us by?00:01:45 – Funeral perspective changes everything00:02:44 – I want my kids to know I loved them00:03:21 – That escalated quickly back to normal00:04:16 – Danny: "I want a terrible car so bad"00:05:00 – Pulling up to the country club in a beater00:06:14 – The unhinged truck idea00:08:20 – Paul's Wheelbarrow taxi business idea00:09:44 – What a cigarette bender feels like00:10:05 – I’ve smoked 25,000 cigarettes00:12:07 – 60 cigarettes in a day00:13:36 – Hardest thing I’ve ever had to quit (full context)00:14:36 – Danny's First pedicure experience00:19:05 – The face tattoo resurfaces00:21:03 – Psalm 121 and where our help comes from00:21:51 – There’s so much safety in that00:22:23 – God has your life figured out00:22:50 – God never sleeps00:23:34 – God is watching you, but not how you think00:23:57 – He actually enjoys watching your life00:27:05 – God is camping out over your life00:30:47 – God doesn’t just love you, He likes you #ChristianPodcast#FaithTalk#GodIsGood#ChristianLiving#FaithOverFear#SpiritualGrowth#BibleTruth#GodLovesYou#Jesus#TrustGod#FaithJourney#HopeInGod Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/TTvNjzVJN6E Build Different Podcast  |  Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier  |  Released April 7, 2026

    33 min
  5. Crazy Healing Stories - E14

    3 Apr

    Crazy Healing Stories - E14

    We talk about the craziest healings we've seen with our own eyes even when we didn't have faith for them... This episode starts off exactly how you’d expect… sports talk, random debates, and some absolutely ridiculous moments - but then it takes a turn. We get real about healing — what we’ve seen, what we’ve experienced, and the tension of believing God heals… while also walking through moments where He doesn’t. We share personal stories of miracles, answered prayers, unanswered prayers, and what it really means to trust that God is still good no matter the outcome. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about healing, faith, or disappointment with God — this one’s for you. ⚡ Topics we hit: * Nebraska March Madness heartbreak (we’re still recovering)* The most intense game we’ve ever attended* Injuries, injections, and pain tolerance* The wild idea of Paul entering a bodybuilding competition* Can God heal through medicine?* Real-life miracle stories* What to do when healing doesn’t happen* Why believing “God is good” changes everything Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if this episode encouraged you. 00:00:00 – “The Wildest Healing Story Ever (Cold Open)”00:00:40 – “We’re Back (Life Got Busy)”00:01:12 – “Nebraska’s Heartbreaking Loss”00:02:05 – “Why Iowa Might Be the Most Boring State Ever”00:03:44 – “Wait… Why Are They Called That??”00:06:29 – “What Do You Say After a Crushing Loss?”00:08:00 – “The Most Intense Game We’ve Ever Been To”00:11:17 – “I Thought It Was Just Pain… It Wasn’t”00:12:23 – “Cortisone Shots Are NO Joke”00:14:41 – “The Fake Bodybuilding Career Begins”00:17:06 – “Mr. Olympia Dreams (Delusion Mode Activated)”00:22:28 – “Can God Heal Through Medicine?”00:22:41 – “What We Actually Believe About Healing”00:23:25 – “Healing Isn’t Always Instant”00:23:46 – “If It Doesn’t Happen… Is God Still Good?”00:27:39 – “The Craziest Healing Story (Full Version)”00:29:28 – “My Dad Was Almost LifeFlighted…”00:31:00 – “The ‘Leg Growing’ Moment 👀”00:32:31 – “What Are We Actually Called To Do?”00:33:14 – “Just Pray for People”00:34:08 – “The Real Healing (Bigger Than Physical)”00:35:27 – “When Healing Doesn’t Happen”00:36:19 – “The Enemy’s Biggest Lie”00:36:37 – “Final Encouragement: Pray Boldly” Build Different Podcast  |  Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier  |  Released April 2, 2026 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lSYP8YpkbBY

    37 min
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Arise Ventures L.L.C.
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