“A good laugh heals a lot of hurts” is a quote that today’s Built Different guest embodies. Chonda Pierce has walked through significant loss and pain in her life, but it didn’t hinder her calling as a renowned comedian. Chonda shares with listeners how the joy of the Lord has been her strength and how she has used the broken pieces of her story to bring laughter and healing to others. 

Laughing in the Dark (movie)

Laughing in the Dark (book)

Branches Recovery Center

Rachael Flick

“A good laugh heals a lot of hurts” is a quote that today’s Built Different guest embodies. Chonda Pierce has walked through significant loss and pain in her life, but it didn’t hinder her calling as a renowned comedian. Chonda shares with listeners how the joy of the Lord has been her strength and how she has used the broken pieces of her story to bring laughter and healing to others. <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Chonda-Pierce-Laughing-Dark/dp/B01DCZSEOI'>Laughing in the Dark</a> (movie)<a href='https://www.amazon.com/Laughing-Dark-Comedians-Journey-Depression/dp/1501115251'>Laughing in the Dark</a> (book)<a href='https://branchescounselingcenter.com/who-we-are/our-founder-and-director/'>Branches Recovery Center</a><a href='https://rachaelflick.com/'>Rachael Flick</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-Laughing in the Dark with Best-Selling Female Comedian, Chonda Pierce, Ep. 008

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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In this conversation, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Bishop Kelvin Cobaris to talk about what it means to lead with courage and hope in a time when our culture feels increasingly divided, angry, and uncertain. Bishop Cobaris reflects on why choosing to be a light in dark times often comes with a cost and how courageous leadership has a way of inspiring and strengthening others to stand as well. Together, we explore the power of forgiveness, the importance of pursuing unity in the midst of division, and how spiritual transformation begins when God changes us from the inside out. Bishop Cobaris also shares his heart for the next generation and the kind of leaders our world desperately needs - leaders marked by humility, curiosity, courage, and compassion. This conversation is a powerful reminder that even in difficult times, hope, reconciliation, and a brighter future are still possible.

Links: 
Find Out More About Bishop Kelvin Cobaris: https://nlcint.org/who-we-are/
Find Out More About New Life Church International: https://nlcint.org/
Follow Bishop Cobaris on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/kelvin_l._cobaris/
Get Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Care & Counsel through the AACC: https://christiancareconnect.com/

In this conversation, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Bishop Kelvin Cobaris to talk about what it means to lead with courage and hope in a time when our culture feels increasingly divided, angry, and uncertain. Bishop Cobaris reflects on why choosing to be a light in dark times often comes with a cost and how courageous leadership has a way of inspiring and strengthening others to stand as well. Together, we explore the power of forgiveness, the importance of pursuing unity in the midst of division, and how spiritual transformation begins when God changes us from the inside out. Bishop Cobaris also shares his heart for the next generation and the kind of leaders our world desperately needs - leaders marked by humility, curiosity, courage, and compassion. This conversation is a powerful reminder that even in difficult times, hope, reconciliation, and a brighter future are still possible.
Links: Find Out More About Bishop Kelvin Cobaris: <a href="https://nlcint.org/who-we-are/" aria-label="Link https://nlcint.org/who-we-are/">https://nlcint.org/who-we-are/</a> Find Out More About New Life Church International: <a href="https://nlcint.org/" aria-label="Link https://nlcint.org/">https://nlcint.org/</a> Follow Bishop Cobaris on Social Media: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kelvin_l._cobaris/" aria-label="Link https://www.instagram.com/kelvin_l._cobaris/">https://www.instagram.com/kelvin_l._cobaris/</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>

Choosing Reconciliation Over Retaliation: Learning How to Build Bridges When Many are Burning Them, Ep. 294

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In this episode, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with renowned psychiatrist and brain health expert Dr. Daniel Amen to discuss his Amen Whole 4 Plan, a powerful framework designed to address some of the most pressing challenges facing our nation today. Dr. Amen explains how true healing requires a holistic approach, focusing on four key areas of life: biological, psychological, social, and spiritual health. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, this model emphasizes caring for the whole person to bring lasting help, hope, and healing to individuals, families, and communities. Together, we explore how improving brain health can transform our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. If you’re looking for practical insights on how faith, science, and lifestyle choices intersect to produce lasting change, this conversation offers a hopeful roadmap forward.

Links: 
Find Out More About Dr. Daniel Amen: https://danielamenmd.com/
Find Out More About Amen Clinics: https://www.amenclinics.com/
Take a Brain Mastery Course or Purchase One of Dr. Amen’s Bestselling Books: https://danielamenmd.com/programs-books/
Get Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Care & Counsel through the AACC: https://christiancareconnect.com/

In this episode, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with renowned psychiatrist and brain health expert Dr. Daniel Amen to discuss his Amen Whole 4 Plan, a powerful framework designed to address some of the most pressing challenges facing our nation today. Dr. Amen explains how true healing requires a holistic approach, focusing on four key areas of life: biological, psychological, social, and spiritual health. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, this model emphasizes caring for the whole person to bring lasting help, hope, and healing to individuals, families, and communities. Together, we explore how improving brain health can transform our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. If you&rsquo;re looking for practical insights on how faith, science, and lifestyle choices intersect to produce lasting change, this conversation offers a hopeful roadmap forward. Links: Find Out More About Dr. Daniel Amen: <a href="https://danielamenmd.com/" aria-label="Link https://danielamenmd.com/">https://danielamenmd.com/</a> Find Out More About Amen Clinics: <a href="https://www.amenclinics.com/" aria-label="Link https://www.amenclinics.com/">https://www.amenclinics.com/</a> Take a Brain Mastery Course or Purchase One of Dr. Amen&rsquo;s Bestselling Books: <a href="https://danielamenmd.com/programs-books/" aria-label="Link https://danielamenmd.com/programs-books/">https://danielamenmd.com/programs-books/</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>

Holistic Brain Health: Dr. Daniel Amen’s Whole-Person Plan for Help, Hope, & Healing, Ep. 293

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The Built Different Podcast-Laughing in the Dark with Best-Selling Female Comedian, Chonda Pierce, Ep. 008

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