The Better-Than-Average effect was a social study conducted, revealing that most people see themselves as superior to their average peers. Mathematically speaking, that reality does not compute. On today’s episode of the Built Different Podcast, Zach Clinton sits down with Licensed Professional Counselor, Debra Fileta, as she challenges listeners to take an honest inventory of themselves. Debra also encourages listeners to pursue healing in the aftermath of trauma.

Debra’s Book: Are You Really Okay? 

Debra’s Website

The Better-Than-Average effect was a social study conducted, revealing that most people see themselves as superior to their average peers. Mathematically speaking, that reality does not compute. On today’s episode of the Built Different Podcast, Zach Clinton sits down with Licensed Professional Counselor, Debra Fileta, as she challenges listeners to take an honest inventory of themselves. Debra also encourages listeners to pursue healing in the aftermath of trauma.Debra’s Book: <a href='https://www.amazon.com/s?k=are+you+really+okay&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw8eOLBhC1ARIsAOzx5cE4Goqdcs9L376l-DRPwcAxMIJqVizHnd8e4E13mmKlIyJkYB2-_-kaAjwsEALw_wcB&amp;hvadid=523153674899&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9028761&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=5217119508250693199&amp;hvtargid=kwd-1211386386944&amp;hydadcr=7495_9612500&amp;tag=googhydr-20&amp;ref=pd_sl_20aw6kymmh_e'>Are You Really Okay? </a><a href='https://truelovedates.com/about-me/'>Debra’s Website</a>

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!

The Built Different Podcast with Dr. Zach Clinton

The Built Different Podcast-Are You Really Okay? with Licensed Professional Counselor & Author, Debra Fileta, Ep. 029

In this powerful and personal conversation recorded live at the 2026 Ignite Men’s Impact Weekend, Dr. Zach Clinton and Ben Allison (CEO of the AACC) sit down with Washington Commanders wide receiver, Terry McLaurin, to talk about the journey behind the success which has been one marked by discipline, perseverance, faith, and identity. From growing up in Indianapolis to becoming “Mr. Football” in the state of Indiana, Terry’s path looked like one of early success. But what many don’t see is the season of waiting, humility, and development he walked through at Ohio State, where nothing was handed to him, and everything had to be earned. We talk about how those hidden years shaped his mindset, strengthened his faith, and prepared him for the NFL. Terry opens up about the power of discipline and daily habits, the role his parents played in shaping his character, and how setbacks, like being cut from a team, became fuel for growth instead of excuses. We also dive into deeper waters, discussing mental health and how God has consistently met Terry in the painful seasons of life. Most importantly, this conversation centers on identity. In a league where performance defines value, Terry shares how his relationship with Christ has grounded him in a deeper truth: your worth is not found in what you do, but in who you are in Him. Whether you're an athlete, leader, or someone navigating your own season of waiting, this episode will challenge and encourage you to stay faithful, stay disciplined, and trust God in the process.

Links:
Find Out More About Terry: https://www.commanders.com/team/players-roster/terry-mclaurin/
Follow Terry on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/terry_25/
Purchase Your Washington Commanders Season Tickets: https://www.commanders.com/tickets/season-tickets/
Wrestling in the Waiting? Find Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Help, Hope, & Healing Today: https://christiancareconnect.com/

In this powerful and personal conversation recorded live at the 2026 Ignite Men&rsquo;s Impact Weekend, Dr. Zach Clinton and Ben Allison (CEO of the AACC) sit down with Washington Commanders wide receiver, Terry McLaurin, to talk about the journey behind the success which has been one marked by discipline, perseverance, faith, and identity. From growing up in Indianapolis to becoming &ldquo;Mr. Football&rdquo; in the state of Indiana, Terry&rsquo;s path looked like one of early success. But what many don&rsquo;t see is the season of waiting, humility, and development he walked through at Ohio State, where nothing was handed to him, and everything had to be earned. We talk about how those hidden years shaped his mindset, strengthened his faith, and prepared him for the NFL. Terry opens up about the power of discipline and daily habits, the role his parents played in shaping his character, and how setbacks, like being cut from a team, became fuel for growth instead of excuses. We also dive into deeper waters, discussing mental health and how God has consistently met Terry in the painful seasons of life. Most importantly, this conversation centers on identity. In a league where performance defines value, Terry shares how his relationship with Christ has grounded him in a deeper truth: your worth is not found in what you do, but in who you are in Him. Whether you're an athlete, leader, or someone navigating your own season of waiting, this episode will challenge and encourage you to stay faithful, stay disciplined, and trust God in the process. Links: Find Out More About Terry: <a href="https://www.commanders.com/team/players-roster/terry-mclaurin/" aria-label="Link https://www.commanders.com/team/players-roster/terry-mclaurin/">https://www.commanders.com/team/players-roster/terry-mclaurin/</a> Follow Terry on Social Media: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/terry_25/" aria-label="Link https://www.instagram.com/terry_25/">https://www.instagram.com/terry_25/</a> Purchase Your Washington Commanders Season Tickets: <a href="https://www.commanders.com/tickets/season-tickets/" aria-label="Link https://www.commanders.com/tickets/season-tickets/">https://www.commanders.com/tickets/season-tickets/</a> Wrestling in the Waiting? Find Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Help, Hope, &amp; Healing Today: <a href="https://christiancareconnect.com/" aria-label="Link https://christiancareconnect.com/">https://christiancareconnect.com/</a>

Trusting God’s Timing: Why His Delays Are Not His Denials, Ep. 297

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In this powerful and deeply insightful conversation, Drs. Zach & Tim Clinton sit down with Bradley Geary - former Tactical Troop Commander for SEAL Team 6 and Commanding Officer of BUD/S - to unpack what it truly means to lead, endure, and find your identity beyond performance. Brad shares hard-earned lessons from the battlefield and the training ground, offering a rare look into the mindset required to operate at the highest level of discipline, resilience, and sacrifice. But more than that, this conversation goes beyond elite performance as it gets to the heart of who we are. They talk about the power of brotherhood and team, why isolation is one of the most dangerous places a person can live, and how true leadership is rooted in selflessness, not status. Bradley also opens up about the dark realities of combat, the emotional and spiritual weight it carries, and why those experiences, while costly, can also shape purpose and perspective. Perhaps most compelling is the growing movement of revival happening within the SEAL teams, and how many are beginning to wrestle with a deeper truth: your identity is not found in what you do, but in who God says you are. This episode is for leaders, competitors, and anyone striving for excellence, while trying to stay grounded in what matters most.

 

Links:
Find Out More About Brad Geary: www.thekeynoteagency.com
Watch Brad on The Shawn Ryan Show: youtube.com/watch?v=qm947uFzrJw
Watch Brad on The Resilient Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79dPkX02Xow
Follow Brad on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/bradleyandamy/
Paralyzed by Pressure? Find Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Help, Hope, & Healing today: https://christiancareconnect.com/

In this powerful and deeply insightful conversation, Drs. Zach &amp; Tim Clinton sit down with Bradley Geary - former Tactical Troop Commander for SEAL Team 6 and Commanding Officer of BUD/S - to unpack what it truly means to lead, endure, and find your identity beyond performance. Brad shares hard-earned lessons from the battlefield and the training ground, offering a rare look into the mindset required to operate at the highest level of discipline, resilience, and sacrifice. But more than that, this conversation goes beyond elite performance as it gets to the heart of who we are. They talk about the power of brotherhood and team, why isolation is one of the most dangerous places a person can live, and how true leadership is rooted in selflessness, not status. Bradley also opens up about the dark realities of combat, the emotional and spiritual weight it carries, and why those experiences, while costly, can also shape purpose and perspective. Perhaps most compelling is the growing movement of revival happening within the SEAL teams, and how many are beginning to wrestle with a deeper truth: your identity is not found in what you do, but in who God says you are. This episode is for leaders, competitors, and anyone striving for excellence, while trying to stay grounded in what matters most.
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Links: Find Out More About Brad Geary: <a href="https://www.thekeynoteagency.com">www.thekeynoteagency.com</a> Watch Brad on The Shawn Ryan Show: <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=qm947uFzrJw" aria-label="Link youtube.com/watch?v=qm947uFzrJw">youtube.com/watch?v=qm947uFzrJw</a> Watch Brad on The Resilient Show: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79dPkX02Xow" aria-label="Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79dPkX02Xow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79dPkX02Xow</a> Follow Brad on Social Media: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bradleyandamy/" aria-label="Link https://www.instagram.com/bradleyandamy/">https://www.instagram.com/bradleyandamy/</a> Paralyzed by Pressure? Find Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Help, Hope, &amp; Healing today: <a href="https://christiancareconnect.com/" aria-label="Link https://christiancareconnect.com/">https://christiancareconnect.com/</a>

Built for Battle: What SEAL Team 6 Teaches About Leadership, Identity, & Faith, Ep. 296

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In this special Easter episode, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Pastor Travis Johnson to discuss his powerful new book (Un)Embarrassed of Jesus: Follow From a Distance and Lose Your Faith; Follow Closely and Change the World. Travis challenges the quiet tension many Christians feel today where we are close enough to say we believe in Jesus, yet distant enough to avoid the cultural backlash that can come with truly following Him. Through the powerful story of Peter’s journey from denial to bold proclamation, we explore how spiritual distance slowly erodes faith while nearness to Christ produces courage, conviction, and transformation. Travis shares why this message is so urgent for the Church today and how ordinary believers can move from comfortable cultural Christianity to courageous, world-changing faith. This conversation is a timely Easter reminder that the resurrection doesn’t just invite belief…it calls us to follow Jesus boldly and without embarrassment.

 

Link:
Find Out More About Pastor Travis Johnson: https://www.pastortravisjohnson.com/
Find Out More About Pathway Church: https://pathwaychurch.us/
Purchase Your Copy of (Un)Embarrassed of Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Embarrassed-Jesus-Follow-Distance-Closely/dp/1636415121
Get Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Care & Counsel through the AACC: https://christiancareconnect.com/

In this special Easter episode, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Pastor Travis Johnson to discuss his powerful new book (Un)Embarrassed of Jesus: Follow From a Distance and Lose Your Faith; Follow Closely and Change the World. Travis challenges the quiet tension many Christians feel today where we are close enough to say we believe in Jesus, yet distant enough to avoid the cultural backlash that can come with truly following Him. Through the powerful story of Peter&rsquo;s journey from denial to bold proclamation, we explore how spiritual distance slowly erodes faith while nearness to Christ produces courage, conviction, and transformation. Travis shares why this message is so urgent for the Church today and how ordinary believers can move from comfortable cultural Christianity to courageous, world-changing faith. This conversation is a timely Easter reminder that the resurrection doesn&rsquo;t just invite belief&hellip;it calls us to follow Jesus boldly and without embarrassment.
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Link: Find Out More About Pastor Travis Johnson: <a href="https://www.pastortravisjohnson.com/" aria-label="Link https://www.pastortravisjohnson.com/">https://www.pastortravisjohnson.com/</a> Find Out More About Pathway Church: <a href="https://pathwaychurch.us/" aria-label="Link https://pathwaychurch.us/">https://pathwaychurch.us/</a> Purchase Your Copy of (Un)Embarrassed of Jesus: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Embarrassed-Jesus-Follow-Distance-Closely/dp/1636415121" aria-label="Link https://www.amazon.com/Embarrassed-Jesus-Follow-Distance-Closely/dp/1636415121">https://www.amazon.com/Embarrassed-Jesus-Follow-Distance-Closely/dp/1636415121</a> Get Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Care &amp; Counsel through the AACC: <a href="https://christiancareconnect.com/" aria-label="Link https://christiancareconnect.com/">https://christiancareconnect.com/</a>

Unembarrassed of Jesus: Follow From a Distance and Lose Your Faith; Follow Closely and Change the World with Pastor Travis Johnson, Ep. 295

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The Built Different Podcast-Are You Really Okay? with Licensed Professional Counselor & Author, Debra Fileta, Ep. 029

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