What does it really take to become stronger, not just physically, but mentally, relationally, and spiritually? In this episode, we sit down with Liberty University Director of Athletic Performance for Football, Coach Chad Scott, for a conversation that goes far beyond the weight room. Coach Scott shares what he’s seeing inside Liberty Football as a new season approaches, why their word “Standard” has to become more than a slogan, and what separates talented people from those who actually maximize their potential. We unpack the power of discipline, shared suffering, player-led leadership, and why mastering the fundamentals of sleep, nutrition, hydration, and breathing can matter more than chasing the latest performance hack. But the conversation takes a deeply personal turn as Chad opens up about walking alongside his wife, Beth, through her battle with cancer and what that journey has taught him about strength, surrender, faith, and trusting God when the circumstances you desperately want to change are completely outside of your control. Whether you’re an athlete, leader, spouse, parent, or simply trying to become the person God has called you to be, this conversation will challenge you to raise your standard while redefining what it truly means to be strong.

 

Links:

Find Out More About Coach Chad Scott Here: Chad Scott - Director of Athletic Performance for Football - Football Support Staff - Liberty Univer…

Liberty University’s Football Schedule: Liberty announces completed 2026 football schedule | Liberty News

Pick Up Your Tickets for a Game Today: 2026 Football Schedule - Liberty University

Needing a Perspective Shift in the Midst of Pain? Find Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Care & Counsel Today: Find Trusted Therapists - Christian Care Connect

What does it really take to become stronger, not just physically, but mentally, relationally, and spiritually? In this episode, we sit down with Liberty University Director of Athletic Performance for Football, Coach Chad Scott, for a conversation that goes far beyond the weight room. Coach Scott shares what he&rsquo;s seeing inside Liberty Football as a new season approaches, why their word &ldquo;Standard&rdquo; has to become more than a slogan, and what separates talented people from those who actually maximize their potential. We unpack the power of discipline, shared suffering, player-led leadership, and why mastering the fundamentals of sleep, nutrition, hydration, and breathing can matter more than chasing the latest performance hack. But the conversation takes a deeply personal turn as Chad opens up about walking alongside his wife, Beth, through her battle with cancer and what that journey has taught him about strength, surrender, faith, and trusting God when the circumstances you desperately want to change are completely outside of your control. Whether you&rsquo;re an athlete, leader, spouse, parent, or simply trying to become the person God has called you to be, this conversation will challenge you to raise your standard while redefining what it truly means to be strong.
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Links:
Find Out More About Coach Chad Scott Here: <a href="https://libertyflames.com/sports/football/roster/staff/chad-scott/378" aria-label="Link Chad Scott - Director of Athletic Performance for Football - Football Support Staff - Liberty Univer&hellip;">Chad Scott - Director of Athletic Performance for Football - Football Support Staff - Liberty Univer&hellip;</a>
Liberty University&rsquo;s Football Schedule: <a href="https://www.liberty.edu/news/2026/04/29/liberty-announces-completed-2026-football-schedule/" aria-label="Link Liberty announces completed 2026 football schedule | Liberty News">Liberty announces completed 2026 football schedule | Liberty News</a>
Pick Up Your Tickets for a Game Today: <a href="https://libertyflames.com/sports/football/schedule/2026" aria-label="Link 2026 Football Schedule - Liberty University">2026 Football Schedule - Liberty University</a>
Needing a Perspective Shift in the Midst of Pain? Find Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Care &amp; Counsel Today: <a href="https://christiancareconnect.com/" aria-label="Link Find Trusted Therapists - Christian Care Connect">Find Trusted Therapists - Christian Care Connect</a>

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The Built Different Podcast with Dr. Zach Clinton will air every Tuesday morning from here on out covering topics such as Leadership, Grit, Work Ethic, Relationships, Managing Anxiety and Depression, Isolation/Loneliness, Grief/Loss, Strengthening your Marriage &amp; Family, Championship Mindset, Creating a Winning Culture, and so much more... Through meaningful interviews with some of America&rsquo;s leading motivational speakers, athletes, counselors/psychologists, pastors, and more... Our heart and mission is to provide ENCOURAGEMENT, HOPE, and CHALLENGE to help push you past your limits and reach goals you never thought possible! Colossians 2:6-7 says, &ldquo;So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.&rdquo;No matter what life throws our way, we must remember WHO WE ARE, by first remembering WHOSE WE ARE!

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