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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. Living For God, Not People's Approval - E20

    3d ago

    Living For God, Not People's Approval - E20

    In this episode, we start with wedding stories, massive guest lists, lost keys, mariachi bands, sports takes, and Paul’s very questionable reverse osmosis water situation. Then the conversation turns toward Luke 12, where Jesus talks about division, loyalty, and the cost of truly following Him. We talk about people pleasing, standing for Jesus, and why we need the Holy Spirit to help us live with courage instead of fear. 00:00 – Jesus allows no middle ground00:51 – Wedding stories begin with Paul’s massive wedding01:24 – Paul reveals they had around 900–1,000 people at the wedding03:30 – Wedding guest lists, family pressure, and wondering why certain people get invited05:47 – Danny’s wedding rainstorm clears out “the pretenders”07:42 – Danny loses his keys at the worst possible moment after the wedding10:14 – Danny’s short honeymoon window, training camp, and tearing his ACL11:47 – Paul reveals his wedding had a mariachi band16:50 – Wedding culture has gone too far: welcome celebrations and future wedding plans for Kobe23:38 – NBA Finals, emotional sports takes, and Paul getting manipulated by ESPN29:34 – Paul’s reverse osmosis water story and the accidental “my wife tried to kill me” weight-loss plan33:37 – Luke 12, following Jesus, and the reality that faith can bring division35:50 – Danny’s mom standing for Jesus even when her family didn’t understand37:23 – Are we standing for what’s right and for who God is?39:05 – Jesus allows no middle ground: are you willing to risk people’s approval?40:45 – Are we living for the approval of people or the approval of God?42:31 – Danny’s mom standing firm and eventually seeing her family come to faith44:04 – Why we need the power of the Holy Spirit to stand for Jesus45:10 – Trying to be good in your own willpower is exhausting49:19 – Final takeaway: make a concrete decision and ask the Holy Spirit to help you live it out Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FIUyl2qsjOc Build Different Podcast  |  Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier  |  Released June 13, 2026

    50 min
  2. Are You Letting God Lead Your Life? - E19

    Jun 5

    Are You Letting God Lead Your Life? - E19

    In this episode, we start with camping stories, fishing debates, sketchy game show ideas for our friend Kobe, and Danny’s thoughts on whether Bill Belichick should make good on his promise to caddie for him. Then the conversation turns toward a deeper question: are we actually being led and empowered by the Holy Spirit, or are we just trying to do good things in our own strength? We also talk about the Father’s love, learning to be led by God in everyday life, and whether we’re truly letting Him love us the way He wants to. 00:00 – Doing things for God without the power of the Holy Spirit?01:27 – The guys are back, giggly, and talking about camping02:07 – Has Paul ever actually camped?02:32 – Is camping basically two nights of prison?03:36 – Paul imagines coming out of jail completely unrecognizable after 48 hours04:07 – Fishing, bugs, campfires, hikes, showers, and tick talk05:46 – The idea of sending Kobe into Omaha with no tent turns into a game show06:43 – “Inside the City Limits” and making Kobe survive a neighborhood park challenge09:26 – Will catches seven fish and the conversation somehow shifts to hair10:01 – Buzz cuts, white hair, ponytails, and questionable grooming phases12:01 – Back to camping: tents, rain, and whether sleeping outside is worth it13:47 – What does a full Saturday of camping actually look like?16:16 – Camping, s’mores, shakes, and Little House on the Prairie comparisons19:33 – US Open hopes and whether a last-minute call could happen20:01 – Bill Belichick as Danny’s caddie? Probably not happening21:35 – Danny reacts to Bill saying he “wasn’t that fast”23:36 – Shinnecock, Wyoming? Golf geography gets questionable23:53 – New York memories, sketchy pizza stops, and a wild train ride26:05 – The conversation shifts toward what God has been stirring lately26:52 – A convicting question: are we doing things for God without the power of the Holy Spirit?27:42 – Are we being empowered and led by the Holy Spirit?28:34 – Ephesians 5:18 and what it means to be filled with the Spirit29:40 – Asking the Holy Spirit, “What do you want me to do today?”31:27 – Are we willing to be moldable and bendable when God wants to use us?32:19 – Why simple encouragement might matter more than we realize33:02 – Operating in the power of the Holy Spirit in everyday life34:00 – God wants to be in everything35:05 – Not wanting to get in the way of how God wants to love someone35:43 – Francis Chan, fatherhood, and feeling secure in God’s love36:19 – “When you spend time with the Lord… do you feel like this?”37:19 – The question of the day: are we letting the Lord love us how He wants to?38:20 – Two convicting questions: are we Spirit-led, and are we receiving God’s love?38:44 – Are we letting God love us, or telling Him how He’s supposed to love us?38:53 – Final takeaway: is He leading my life, or am I leading my life? Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Eqme5fJ_614 Build Different Podcast  |  Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier  |  Released June 5, 2026

    39 min
  3. God’s Plan Didn’t Look Like Mine - E18

    May 22

    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
  4. We All Need Someone To Carry Us Sometimes - E17

    May 5

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

    Apr 23

    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
  6. God Actually Likes You - E15

    Apr 7

    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
  7. Crazy Healing Stories - E14

    Apr 3

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

    Mar 11

    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
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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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    Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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