Leadership isn't built in moments of comfort…it's forged through belief, commitment, adversity, and the daily habits that shape who we become. In this powerful conversation, bestselling author and leadership expert Jon Gordon shares timeless wisdom on leadership, mental toughness, resilience, faith, purpose, mindset, personal growth, emotional healing, discipline, forgiveness, and peak performance. Together, Dr. Zach and Jon explore why your beliefs determine your future, why commitment matters more than motivation, how unhealed wounds influence leadership, why adversity is often God's greatest classroom, and how the practices you repeat ultimately define the person you become. Whether you're a leader, coach, parent, entrepreneur, athlete, or simply someone striving to grow mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and professionally, this conversation is packed with practical encouragement and life-changing principles to help you lead with greater purpose and become the person God created you to be.

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Jon’s Website: https://jongordon.com/

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As America recently marked its 250th anniversary, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William "Jerry" Boykin, a 36-year Army veteran, original member of Delta Force, former commander of both Delta Force and Army Special Forces, and former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence, for a conversation on what freedom truly costs and who's responsible to carry it forward. General Boykin reflects on his calling into military service, leadership lessons forged in some of the most high-stakes special operations in modern U.S. history, and the invisible wounds such PTSD, survivor's guilt, hopelessness, and moral injury that so many veterans carry home. The conversation turns candid as he shares what kept his faith anchored after witnessing real darkness, and what it means to be a warrior in God's Kingdom, not just on the battlefield. Now serving as Executive Vice President of the Family Research Council and continuing his ministry as an ordained pastor, Boykin speaks to a possible Great Awakening stirring across America and why he believes it will be sustained not by politics, but by strong marriages and Christ-centered homes. He closes with a direct charge to the next generation of fathers, mothers, pastors, and leaders on what to remember for such a time as this. It's a rare, unguarded look at where courage, conviction, and faith intersect from a man who has spent his life defending freedom on two fronts: physical and spiritual.

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Family Research Council: https://www.frc.org/#gsc.tab=0

Find Out More About General Boykin: https://www.frc.org/biography/william-boykin#gsc.tab=0

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In this episode of The Built Different Podcast, Dr. Zach Clinton is joined by his father, Dr. Tim Clinton, president of the American Association of Christian Counselors, for a conversation with actor, author, and outspoken advocate for faith and family, Kirk Cameron. Together they unpack the cultural battle underway for the hearts and minds of the next generation, from the messaging embedded in children's entertainment and education, to Kirk's own national library book tour and the pushback he encountered along the way. Kirk shares why he decided the church can't just complain about culture but must create something better, discussing his new family-centered television show built to give parents trustworthy, biblically grounded content. The conversation turns practical as Kirk and Dr. Clinton talk through the shift from a play-based to a phone-based childhood, what it actually looks like to rescue kids from a corrupted culture inside the home, and the two or three things children need most from their parents to develop real character, faith, and resilience. It's a candid, hope-filled charge to parents, grandparents, and mentors that culture may be loud, but a parent who speaks truth and shows up with intentionality remains one of the most powerful forces shaping the next generation. Kirk closes with what gives him hope for the families choosing to lead with courage in this moment.

Links:

Visit Kirk’s Website: Home | Kirk Cameron | USA

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Watch the Kirk Cameron Show: The Kirk Cameron Show

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