In today’s episode, Dr. Dondi Costin, retired U.S. Air Force Major General and President of Liberty University joins Dr. Zach for a powerful conversation on what it truly means to lead like Jesus. He shares the lessons forged through decades of military service, higher-education leadership, and life in Christ, offering a blueprint for influence rooted in humility, character, and conviction. In this episode, Dr. Costin unpacks why true leadership begins with serving, how his military experience shaped his understanding of calling, and why resilience, integrity, and spiritual grit are essential for anyone shaping the next generation. He discusses preparing young leaders to stand firm in their faith, navigating high-pressure environments without compromising values, and training Champions for Christ in a rapidly changing world.

 

Visit Liberty University: https://www.liberty.edu/ 

Read More About Dr. Dondi Costin: https://www.liberty.edu/about/president-of-liberty-university/ 

Read More About the Global Center for Human Flourishing: https://www.liberty.edu/academic-affairs/global-center-for-human-flourishing/ 

Looking for Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Counsel & Care?: https://christiancareconnect.com/ 

In today&rsquo;s episode, Dr.&nbsp;Dondi&nbsp;Costin, retired U.S. Air Force Major General and President of Liberty University joins Dr. Zach for a powerful conversation on what it truly means to lead like Jesus. He shares the lessons forged through decades of military service, higher-education leadership, and life in Christ, offering a blueprint for influence rooted in humility, character, and conviction. In this episode, Dr.&nbsp;Costin&nbsp;unpacks why true leadership begins with serving, how his military experience shaped his understanding of calling, and why resilience, integrity, and spiritual grit are essential for anyone shaping the next generation. He discusses preparing young leaders to stand firm in their faith, navigating high-pressure environments without compromising values, and training Champions for Christ in a rapidly changing world.
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Visit Liberty University:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.liberty.edu/" data-outlook-id="44424a2b-505b-485e-8633-1047bcc2c3b3" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://www.liberty.edu/</a>&nbsp;
Read More About Dr.&nbsp;Dondi&nbsp;Costin:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.liberty.edu/about/president-of-liberty-university/" data-outlook-id="a2766a7d-8419-4d2b-bb54-a6f58b17c2a8" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" data-ogsc="">https://www.liberty.edu/about/president-of-liberty-university/</a>&nbsp;
Read More About the Global Center for Human Flourishing:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.liberty.edu/academic-affairs/global-center-for-human-flourishing/" data-outlook-id="91a359cd-4def-422e-ab14-7a7da231d245" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2" data-ogsc="">https://www.liberty.edu/academic-affairs/global-center-for-human-flourishing/</a>&nbsp;
Looking for Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Counsel &amp; Care?:&nbsp;<a href="https://christiancareconnect.com/" data-outlook-id="4781e8b0-1303-44b2-8d5f-e1acfb90367f" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">https://christiancareconnect.com/</a>&nbsp;

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 & Family, Championship Mindset, Creating a Winning Culture, and so much more... Through meaningful interviews with some of America’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, “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.”No matter what life throws our way, we must remember WHO WE ARE, by first remembering WHOSE WE ARE!

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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