The Built Different Podcast with Zach Clinton Zach Clinton

Let’s be honest, although the holidays can be a very wonderful and special time of the year, there can also be several unwanted holiday guests being those of stress and anxiety. You may not invite them in, but they can inevitably show up, seemingly out of no where. Often they show up as a result of toxic or broken relationships, financial pressures, work deadlines, and so much more, and with this conflict, the holidays tend to increase our tension levels. However, one preventative factor one can implement this holiday season to manage and limit stress and anxiety would be finding balance and prioritizing the things that matter most in this life. Joining us today to discuss how we can learn how to effectively steward God’s resources well this holiday season is CEO of the American Association of Christian Counselors and a man who has invested a lot of time training and equipping others to find balance and joy in their health, wealth, and relationships, Ben Allison. Ben earned his MBA and Juris Doctorate from Liberty University and then was officially named CEO of the AACC in March 2020. He is passionate and dedicated to AACC’s mission of providing clinically excellent and distinctively Christian services & resources to all levels of caregivers and making the Church worldwide more caring. In and throughout today’s conversation our prayer is that you would be reminded of the things that matter most in this life and that you would steward a life of significance rather than seeking a life of success. 
 
Find out more about AACC here: www.aacc.net 

Let’s be honest, change is hard. We hear it often, we say it often, and we end up believing it. Nevertheless, change is something we also desire and strive for. Whether the change involves abandoning a bad habit, developing a new skill, or making a big life change, we have all experienced the desire to make a change in our lives. However, change can be so difficult because we often shrink from anything unfamiliar or challenging. But as our guest reminds us of in our conversation today, growth and comfort do not go together. Joining us today to discuss how we can get comfortable being uncomfortable and grow through seasons of change and transition is renowned speaker, hope dealer, and Harris Creek Baptist Church Young Adult’s Pastor, Grant Troutt. Not only is Grant a man of incredible wisdom who shares some golden nuggets with us today, but he also has recent experience with enduring and clinging to the Lord in the midst of seasons of immense change. Our prayer is that through this conversation, you would feel educated, equipped, and encouraged in realizing that if you’re being guided into new territory or entering a different chapter or stage of life, whether chosen or not, that God is still in CONTROL, and if you allow Him to, He will use what’s changed and make it GOOD.

It’s easy to lose sight of the main priorities in our lives. Things such as stress, fear, comparison, and so much more can rob and distract us from the joy, contentment, and gratitude we were created for. However, Thanksgiving can be a great time to bring clarity to what’s most important and truly give thanks for those things. To help us do that very thing, my dad, Dr. Tim Clinton will be joining us today to share a unique perspective on how we can begin viewing this special annual celebration differently. Dr. Tim Clinton is the President of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), the largest and most diverse Christian counseling association in the world as well as the Executive Director of the Global Center for Mental Health, Addiction, and Recovery at Liberty University. A renowned author, licensed professional counselor, and marriage and family therapist, Dr. Clinton is recognized as a world leader in mental health and relationship issues and spends much of his time working with Christian leaders and professional athletes. Throughout this conversation, Dr. Tim will give us an easy-to-remember meaning of the word “THANKS,” helping us understand the significance of the Thanksgiving holiday, recognizing the impact gratitude can have on our mental and spiritual health and wellness, as well as refocus our attitude and attention toward that of gratitude and praise. For remember, because of what God has already done by sending His Son to pay a substitutionary death in our place and rising again 3 days later, defeating sin and defeating death so we could spend eternity with Him - My friends, even if He does nothing else, He’s already done enough! For that we will always have something to be grateful for! So don’t eat too much, but also don’t miss the moments God has for you this holiday season! We pray you have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving!
Dr. Tim Clinton’s website: https://timclinton.com/ 
Dr. Tim’s most recent book, “Focus on the Future”: https://www.amazon.com/Focus-Future-Your-Voice-Matters-ebook/dp/B07TWCH3P2 
AACC’s website: www.aacc.net 

Life is hard for all kinds of reasons. It's tempting to move past the pain as quickly as possible. However, adversity awakens us with a choice: will stress and fear cause you to crumble or embrace the strength you've already been given? The truth is, adversity can knock you down—or awaken your heart. It can lead to discouragement—or guide you toward change. It can trap you in despair—or be a gateway to peace.
Thankfully our guest joining us today is a renowned author, speaker, podcaster, retreat host, and friend who understands pain, Rebekah Lyons. In and throughout today’s conversation Rebekah will reveal what she believes are the 5 most important ingredients and rules for resilience that will hopefully remind you that even in the midst of feeling overwhelmed, you can build a peace-filled resilience for every day ahead.
 
Rebekah’s website: www.rebekahlyons.com
Rebekah’s best-selling book, “Building a Resilient Life: How Adversity Awakens Strength, Hope, & Meaning: https://www.rebekahlyons.com/rlbook

Let’s be honest, it almost seems as if it’s a dog-eat-dog world out there in culture and society today where people will do whatever it takes to get their point across making it challenging to “reason together” when there is such polarization and divisiveness going on. Many individuals cannot even be in the same room without arguing with one another about issues such as politics, religion, education, and more. Therefore, with the holidays right around the corner, we believed that today’s conversation could become imperative in helping prepare and equip you to more effectively and confidently engage in any conversation that may arise around the dinner table as well as strengthen and sustain some of those relationships within your life with those you may not always see eye to eye with. Thankfully, our guest today is Gabe Lyons who is not only a renowned author, speaker, and podcaster, but also the Founder and President of THINQ Media, a media and event organization who educates and equips thought leaders to create conversations that lead to wisdom. In today’s conversation Gabe will passionately unpack some simplistic strategies and tips to help equip you to more effectively and confidently engage within the cultural moment through seeking and applying wisdom and direction from the Lord. As James 1:5 reminds us, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” Be sure to seek out wisdom today!
 
Gabe’s website: https://www.gabelyons.com/ 
THINQ Media Website: https://thinqmedia.com/ 
NXT GEN Summit: https://events.thinqmedia.com/nxtsummit 

With the craziness and chaos that has taken place over the last several years including the mental health disaster within our world and country, numerous mass shootings and wars, indoctrination within our educational systems, as well as the monotonous and strenuous tasks of everyday life, there are a lot of things that can weigh heavy on a mom’s heart. So many momma bears out there are desperately seeking help, hope, and encouragement. Thankfully today, we will get to hear from a powerfully dynamic and authentic speaker and author who has been called to this very ministry of training up and equipping moms all around the world to become a healthier, happier, more productive, and restful version of themselves, Mrs. Hannah Keeley. Hannah is better known as America's #1 Mom Coach, founder of Mom Mastery University, bestselling author, speaker, and the host of the PBS reality series, "Hannah, Help Me!" Hannah knows from personal experience what it’s like to feel anxious, burnt out, and exhausted from the worries of this world and stressors and demands of everyday life. However, in and throughout this episode Hannah wants to remind you where our ultimate and endless supply of peace and power are found as well as help you understand that you are capable of turning your life around! 1 Peter 5:7 says that we are called to cast all of our anxiety onto Him, because He cares for us. Maybe the very thing that seems as if it is weighing you down is not yours to carry.
Mom Mastery University: https://mommastery.com/