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>

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

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What does it take to become an uncommon man? In this powerful live conversation from the Ignite Men’s Impact Weekend, Dr. Zach Clinton and Tanner Morgan sit down with Super Bowl-winning and Hall of Fame NFL Football Coach, Tony Dungy, to talk about leadership, faith, adversity, and the kind of character that is forged through life’s hardest moments. Coach Dungy’s story is one of discipline, humility, and perseverance. Raised in a home grounded in faith, education, and integrity, his journey took him from playing quarterback at the University of Minnesota to navigating position changes in the NFL, and eventually stepping into a calling as a coach and leader of men. But this conversation goes far beyond football. Coach Dungy opens up about the realities of rejection…being told he would never become a head coach…and how what looked like setbacks were actually shaping his identity and strengthening his resolve. He shares why getting fired impacted him more than winning the Super Bowl, and how those moments became defining catalysts in his life. We also step into deeply personal territory as Coach reflects on the heartbreaking loss of his son, and how that season of suffering deepened his faith and dependence on God. Throughout this conversation, one theme rises above the rest: true leadership is forged in the fire. Coach Dungy challenges men to pursue something greater than success: to live lives marked by integrity, intentionality, faith, and uncommon influence. He shares what it means to lead well in your home, your workplace, and your community, and why your greatest platform is not your position, but your character. This is more than a conversation about leadership. It’s a call to become the kind of man who stands firm in adversity, leads with humility, and lives for something that lasts.

Links:

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtdifferentministry/

Find Out More About Coach Dungy: https://www.profootballhof.com/players/tony-dungy

Find Out More About Uncommon Ministry: https://www.uncommonministry.org/ 

Purchase Your Copy of The One-Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge Devotional: https://shorturl.at/4k8NK

Wanting Guidance to Live the Uncommon Life? Find Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Help, Hope, & Healing Today: https://christiancareconnect.com/

What does it take to become an uncommon man? In this powerful live conversation from the Ignite Men&rsquo;s Impact Weekend, Dr. Zach Clinton and Tanner Morgan sit down with Super Bowl-winning and Hall of Fame NFL Football Coach, Tony Dungy, to talk about leadership, faith, adversity, and the kind of character that is forged through life&rsquo;s hardest moments. Coach Dungy&rsquo;s story is one of discipline, humility, and perseverance. Raised in a home grounded in faith, education, and integrity, his journey took him from playing quarterback at the University of Minnesota to navigating position changes in the NFL, and eventually stepping into a calling as a coach and leader of men. But this conversation goes far beyond football. Coach Dungy opens up about the realities of rejection&hellip;being told he would never become a head coach&hellip;and how what looked like setbacks were actually shaping his identity and strengthening his resolve. He shares why getting fired impacted him more than winning the Super Bowl, and how those moments became defining catalysts in his life. We also step into deeply personal territory as Coach reflects on the heartbreaking loss of his son, and how that season of suffering deepened his faith and dependence on God. Throughout this conversation, one theme rises above the rest: true leadership is forged in the fire. Coach Dungy challenges men to pursue something greater than success: to live lives marked by integrity, intentionality, faith, and uncommon influence. He shares what it means to lead well in your home, your workplace, and your community, and why your greatest platform is not your position, but your character. This is more than a conversation about leadership. It&rsquo;s a call to become the kind of man who stands firm in adversity, leads with humility, and lives for something that lasts.
Links:
Our Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/builtdifferentministry/">https://www.instagram.com/builtdifferentministry/</a>
Find Out More About Coach Dungy: <a href="https://www.profootballhof.com/players/tony-dungy" aria-label="Link https://www.profootballhof.com/players/tony-dungy">https://www.profootballhof.com/players/tony-dungy</a>
Find Out More About Uncommon Ministry:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.uncommonministry.org/">https://www.uncommonministry.org/</a>&nbsp;
Purchase Your Copy of The One-Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge Devotional: <a href="https://shorturl.at/4k8NK" aria-label="Link https://shorturl.at/4k8NK">https://shorturl.at/4k8NK</a>
Wanting Guidance to Live the Uncommon Life? Find Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Help, Hope, &amp; Healing Today:&nbsp;<a href="https://christiancareconnect.com/" aria-label="Link https://christiancareconnect.com/">https://christiancareconnect.com/</a>

Tony Dungy: Forged Through the Fire - The Making of an Uncommon Leader, Ep. 300

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God likes to call us out of our comfort zone, but often we hesitate out of fear—we like the comfort and safety of the life we have known. But stepping out in faith is where true growth happens. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer at Samaritan’s Purse, shares what God has taught him in leadership, both in the military but also in ministry. Hear how you, too, can step out in faith and obedience to the Lord, in whatever He has for you.

Resources:

    •    Learn more about how you can get involved with Samaritan’s Purse domestically and internationally.

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/nam/#volunteer-now

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/dart/ 

    •    Listen to “Suffering for Christ’s Sake” to hear stories of pastors who experienced intense persecution and how their faith sustained them.
https://ontheground.samaritanspurse.org/podcast/suffering-for-christs-sake 

Highlights:

Edward shares stories from his time in the military, where he chose to trust the Lord and seek Him for wisdom. He reads a passage from James that he continually goes to when he needs to turn away from doubt and towards belief.

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.” – James 1:5-8, ESV

Now more than ever, Samaritan’s Purse has an opportunity to love our neighbors that are hurting in the Middle East. Our staff stand ready, training and preparing so when famine comes or disaster hits and everyone else is running away, we can respond in Jesus’ Name.

“God expects us—when He entrusts us with His widow’s mite or with His people—to take prudent risk, to go out and multiply in the Gospel.” – Edward Graham

Edward talks about trials he has faced in his own life and how they shaped him and encouraged his walk with the Lord. The story in the Bible where Peter walks on water shows Edward that sometimes in life God is calling us to get out of the boat. Often in our Western culture, we strive for comfort and ease. But that is not what the life of a Christian looks like.

“Let's get out of the boat. Let's be part of miracles. You’ve got to challenge yourself. You’ve got to put yourself out there sometimes, and maybe it's your church, maybe it's your family, maybe it's your job and career. Somewhere you're safe in the boat. What do you do to take that step and go walk on water and go be part of a miracle?” – Edward Graham

None of what is going on in our world surprises God. Kristy and Edward remind listeners that in this world we will have trouble, but we can take heart because Jesus has overcome the world. Edward asks for prayer for our staff and volunteers serving amid disasters and conflicts across the globe and for new endeavors that the ministry is embarking on within its aviation and U.S. rebuild programs.

If you’d like to keep up to date with more stories from On the Ground, please visit SamaritansPurse.org.

God likes to call us out of our comfort zone, but often we hesitate out of fear&mdash;we like the comfort and safety of the life we have known. But stepping out in faith is where true growth happens. Edward Graham, Chief Operating Officer at Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse, shares what God has taught him in leadership, both in the military but also in ministry. Hear how you, too, can step out in faith and obedience to the Lord, in whatever He has for you.
Resources:
&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Learn more about how you can get involved with Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse domestically and internationally.
<a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/nam/#volunteer-now">https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/nam/#volunteer-now</a>
<a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/dart/">https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/dart/&nbsp;</a>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Listen to &ldquo;Suffering for Christ&rsquo;s Sake&rdquo; to hear stories of pastors who experienced intense persecution and how their faith sustained them. <a href="https://ontheground.samaritanspurse.org/podcast/suffering-for-christs-sake">https://ontheground.samaritanspurse.org/podcast/suffering-for-christs-sake&nbsp;</a>
Highlights:
Edward shares stories from his time in the military, where he chose to trust the Lord and seek Him for wisdom. He reads a passage from James that he continually goes to when he needs to turn away from doubt and towards belief.
&ldquo;If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.&rdquo; &ndash; James 1:5-8, ESV
Now more than ever, Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse has an opportunity to love our neighbors that are hurting in the Middle East. Our staff stand ready, training and preparing so when famine comes or disaster hits and everyone else is running away, we can respond in Jesus&rsquo; Name.
&ldquo;God expects us&mdash;when He entrusts us with His widow&rsquo;s mite or with His people&mdash;to take prudent risk, to go out and multiply in the Gospel.&rdquo; &ndash; Edward Graham
Edward talks about trials he has faced in his own life and how they shaped him and encouraged his walk with the Lord. The story in the Bible where Peter walks on water shows Edward that sometimes in life God is calling us to get out of the boat. Often in our Western culture, we strive for comfort and ease. But that is not what the life of a Christian looks like.
&ldquo;Let's get out of the boat. Let's be part of miracles. You&rsquo;ve got to challenge yourself. You&rsquo;ve got to put yourself out there sometimes, and maybe it's your church, maybe it's your family, maybe it's your job and career. Somewhere you're safe in the boat. What do you do to take that step and go walk on water and go be part of a miracle?&rdquo; &ndash; Edward Graham
None of what is going on in our world surprises God. Kristy and Edward remind listeners that in this world we will have trouble, but we can take heart because Jesus has overcome the world. Edward asks for prayer for our staff and volunteers serving amid disasters and conflicts across the globe and for new endeavors that the ministry is embarking on within its aviation and U.S. rebuild programs.
If you&rsquo;d like to keep up to date with more stories from On the Ground, please visit <a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/">SamaritansPurse.org</a>.

Called Out of Our Comfort Zone: A Conversation with Edward Graham

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What if the very thing that broke your heart… became the place where God revealed your calling? In this powerful and deeply moving conversation, Drs. Zach and Tim Clinton sit down with rising Christian music artist, Anne Wilson, to talk about faith, grief, identity, and purpose. Anne’s journey began in the midst of unimaginable loss. After the unexpected death of her brother in 2017, she found herself navigating deep sorrow, but also encountering God in a profound way. What started as a way to process her pain through worship became a calling that has now impacted millions around the world. From her breakout song My Jesus to her latest music and tours, Anne has continued to point people to hope in Christ, even in life’s darkest moments. In this conversation, Anne opens up about what it looked like to worship through grief, how her faith was tested and strengthened in the valley, and how she has stayed grounded in her identity despite rapid success and growing influence. We also dive into the challenges of comparison and identity in today’s culture, the importance of discerning God’s voice in the midst of opportunity, and what it means to be a light for Christ in both faith-based and secular spaces. Anne’s story is a powerful reminder that God often does His deepest work in our hardest seasons, and that He can turn our pain into purpose for His glory. If you’re walking through loss, wrestling with your identity, or wondering how God might use your story, this episode will meet you right where you are.

 

Links:
Visit Anne’s Website: https://www.annewilsonofficial.com/
See Anne in Concert during “The Stars Tour”: https://shop.annewilsonofficial.com/pages/tour-page?utm_campaign=nav&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=annewilsonofficial.com
Listen to Anne’s Music: https://www.annewilsonofficial.com/music/
Navigating Grief? Find Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Help, Hope, & Healing Today: https://christiancareconnect.com/

What if the very thing that broke your heart&hellip; became the place where God revealed your calling? In this powerful and deeply moving conversation, Drs. Zach and Tim Clinton sit down with rising Christian music artist, Anne Wilson, to talk about faith, grief, identity, and purpose. Anne&rsquo;s journey began in the midst of unimaginable loss. After the unexpected death of her brother in 2017, she found herself navigating deep sorrow, but also encountering God in a profound way. What started as a way to process her pain through worship became a calling that has now impacted millions around the world. From her breakout song My Jesus to her latest music and tours, Anne has continued to point people to hope in Christ, even in life&rsquo;s darkest moments. In this conversation, Anne opens up about what it looked like to worship through grief, how her faith was tested and strengthened in the valley, and how she has stayed grounded in her identity despite rapid success and growing influence. We also dive into the challenges of comparison and identity in today&rsquo;s culture, the importance of discerning God&rsquo;s voice in the midst of opportunity, and what it means to be a light for Christ in both faith-based and secular spaces. Anne&rsquo;s story is a powerful reminder that God often does His deepest work in our hardest seasons, and that He can turn our pain into purpose for His glory. If you&rsquo;re walking through loss, wrestling with your identity, or wondering how God might use your story, this episode will meet you right where you are.
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Links: Visit Anne&rsquo;s Website: https://www.annewilsonofficial.com/ See Anne in Concert during &ldquo;The Stars Tour&rdquo;: https://shop.annewilsonofficial.com/pages/tour-page?utm_campaign=nav&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=annewilsonofficial.com Listen to Anne&rsquo;s Music: https://www.annewilsonofficial.com/music/ Navigating Grief? Find Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Help, Hope, &amp; Healing Today: https://christiancareconnect.com/

Anne Wilson: Worship in the Wreckage - Clinging to Hope in the Midst of Devastation, Ep. 299

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

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