We all go through moments where we feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like we can’t move forward on our own. In this episode, we talk about why you were never meant to do life alone—and the importance of having “mat carriers” in your life. Looking at Luke 5, we unpack the story of the paralyzed man and the friends who carried him to Jesus when he couldn’t get there himself. The question is: do you have people like that in your life… and are you willing to be that for someone else?

Key Moments:

00:00 – “We need some mat carriers in our life” - Preview
00:08 – Personal reflection: being carried to Jesus in hard moments
00:38 – “Getting in the zone”
01:42 – Freshman football story: feeling unstoppable
03:29 – Turning 40 conversation starts
04:41 – “How old does your body feel?”
07:29 – Honest moment: “I am a little sad about turning 40”
08:11 – Reframe: “This will be the best year of my life”
09:13 – Plastic surgery / Botox / elf ears?
11:37 – San Francisco & Santa Cruz trip plans
13:07 – Dolphin conversation - Paul loves dolphins
19:26 – NFL Draft & quarterback discussion
26:32 – “Glad God didn’t let me be great—I’d be arrogant”
28:56 – Transition to Scripture (Luke 5 begins)
30:21 – The moment: friends lower the man through the roof
32:59 – Core message: “We need mat carriers in our life”
35:16 – Real-life examples of being “lowered to Jesus”
36:26 – How to be a modern day mat carrier for others
39:06 – “I’ll believe for you when you can’t”
40:34 – Why we’re meant to live in community
41:37 – Pride vs. letting people help you
42:24 – Closing: “Lower people down to Jesus… and let people lower you”

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Uxxg_kb4cuU

Build Different Podcast | Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier | Released May 5, 2026

I thought I knew exactly where my life was headed… until everything fell apart.

In this episode, Danny talks about what happens when your plans don’t work out the way you expected—and how God can be working in ways you don’t see.

From ridiculous debates about camping and the frequency of Paul's showering to real stories about faith, setbacks, and trusting God, this one goes deeper than we planned.

Key Moments:

00:00 – I Thought I Was Done (Life Took an Unexpected Turn)
00:20 – When God Changes Your Plans Completely
01:07 – Spring Break Stories and Dolphin Chaos
03:10 – Why Some Cities Just Feel Different
05:30 – How We Like to Travel (Very Different Styles)
06:20 – The Worst Hotel Experience Ever
08:15 – Why I’ll Never Go Camping
11:10 – What a Camping Trip Is Actually Like
13:30 – Why Camping Sounds Miserable to Me
16:20 – The No-Shower Story (You Won’t Believe This)
19:30 – Morning vs Night Shower Debate
23:30 – What Makes a Great Vacation?
30:00 – Travel, Rest, and Recharging Your Life
34:20 – When Life Feels Overwhelming
35:40 – Trusting God’s Plan (Jeremiah 29:11)
37:00 – When Everything Falls Apart Unexpectedly
39:30 – God Had a Better Plan Than I Thought
42:00 – Learning to Trust and Surrender
44:00 – Holding Onto What God Promised
47:30 – Trust God Even When It Doesn’t Make Sense

Watch our conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2skZpIHyNTA

Build Different Podcast | Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier | Released April 23, 2026

This episode starts off chaotic (as usual) — from terrible (or epic?) car ideas to some wild stories about addiction and what it results in.

But then we take a turn as we talk about what it actually means that God is watching over your life — and why that’s way better than most people think.

If you’ve ever felt like God is distant, disappointed, or just waiting for you to mess up… this might completely change how you see Him.

00:00:00 – Hardest thing I’ve ever had to quit
00:00:33 – The haircut conversation begins
00:01:16 – What should our kids remember us by?
00:01:45 – Funeral perspective changes everything
00:02:44 – I want my kids to know I loved them
00:03:21 – That escalated quickly back to normal
00:04:16 – Danny: "I want a terrible car so bad"
00:05:00 – Pulling up to the country club in a beater
00:06:14 – The unhinged truck idea
00:08:20 – Paul's Wheelbarrow taxi business idea
00:09:44 – What a cigarette bender feels like
00:10:05 – I’ve smoked 25,000 cigarettes
00:12:07 – 60 cigarettes in a day
00:13:36 – Hardest thing I’ve ever had to quit (full context)
00:14:36 – Danny's First pedicure experience
00:19:05 – The face tattoo resurfaces
00:21:03 – Psalm 121 and where our help comes from
00:21:51 – There’s so much safety in that
00:22:23 – God has your life figured out
00:22:50 – God never sleeps
00:23:34 – God is watching you, but not how you think
00:23:57 – He actually enjoys watching your life
00:27:05 – God is camping out over your life
00:30:47 – God doesn’t just love you, He likes you

#ChristianPodcast
#FaithTalk
#GodIsGood
#ChristianLiving
#FaithOverFear
#SpiritualGrowth
#BibleTruth
#GodLovesYou
#Jesus
#TrustGod
#FaithJourney
#HopeInGod

Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/TTvNjzVJN6E

Build Different Podcast | Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier | Released April 7, 2026

We talk about the craziest healings we've seen with our own eyes even when we didn't have faith for them...

This episode starts off exactly how you’d expect… sports talk, random debates, and some absolutely ridiculous moments - but then it takes a turn.

We get real about healing — what we’ve seen, what we’ve experienced, and the tension of believing God heals… while also walking through moments where He doesn’t.

We share personal stories of miracles, answered prayers, unanswered prayers, and what it really means to trust that God is still good no matter the outcome.

If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about healing, faith, or disappointment with God — this one’s for you.

⚡ Topics we hit:

* Nebraska March Madness heartbreak (we’re still recovering)
* The most intense game we’ve ever attended
* Injuries, injections, and pain tolerance
* The wild idea of Paul entering a bodybuilding competition
* Can God heal through medicine?
* Real-life miracle stories
* What to do when healing doesn’t happen
* Why believing “God is good” changes everything

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if this episode encouraged you.

00:00:00 – “The Wildest Healing Story Ever (Cold Open)”
00:00:40 – “We’re Back (Life Got Busy)”
00:01:12 – “Nebraska’s Heartbreaking Loss”
00:02:05 – “Why Iowa Might Be the Most Boring State Ever”
00:03:44 – “Wait… Why Are They Called That??”
00:06:29 – “What Do You Say After a Crushing Loss?”
00:08:00 – “The Most Intense Game We’ve Ever Been To”
00:11:17 – “I Thought It Was Just Pain… It Wasn’t”
00:12:23 – “Cortisone Shots Are NO Joke”
00:14:41 – “The Fake Bodybuilding Career Begins”
00:17:06 – “Mr. Olympia Dreams (Delusion Mode Activated)”
00:22:28 – “Can God Heal Through Medicine?”
00:22:41 – “What We Actually Believe About Healing”
00:23:25 – “Healing Isn’t Always Instant”
00:23:46 – “If It Doesn’t Happen… Is God Still Good?”
00:27:39 – “The Craziest Healing Story (Full Version)”
00:29:28 – “My Dad Was Almost LifeFlighted…”
00:31:00 – “The ‘Leg Growing’ Moment 👀”
00:32:31 – “What Are We Actually Called To Do?”
00:33:14 – “Just Pray for People”
00:34:08 – “The Real Healing (Bigger Than Physical)”
00:35:27 – “When Healing Doesn’t Happen”
00:36:19 – “The Enemy’s Biggest Lie”
00:36:37 – “Final Encouragement: Pray Boldly”

Build Different Podcast | Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier | Released April 2, 2026

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lSYP8YpkbBY

We kick off this episode with some new stories: the spilled LaCroix trauma, a Buffalo Wild Wings phone crisis and the legendary Ohio Nachos incident. Danny then explains why Paul should never, under any circumstances, be allowed to coach in the NFL. Then our conversation takes a sharp turn into work ethic, accountability, victim mentality, and why being “busy” is not the same thing as being effective. By the end we have a powerful conversation about spiritual warfare, distraction, identity, and why sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is whisper the name of Jesus and truly put your trust in Him.

Watch the conversation unfold on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LYqZBJLqU00

Build Different Podcast | Episode 13 | Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier | Released 03/11/2026

Key Moments:

00:01:02 – The running joke: Paul constantly saying “I’m just joking.”
00:03:16 – The LaCroix spill incident and the parenting apology tour.
00:05:32 – The legendary Buffalo Wild Wings phone disappearance panic.
00:07:39 – Was the missing phone actually… spiritual warfare?
00:08:41 – The infamous Ohio Nachos lie resurfaces.
00:13:53 – Nebraska basketball depression and the psychology of sports fans.
00:19:24 – Why some coaches rise quickly in the NFL.
00:23:24 – The accountability crisis in sports and society.
00:26:05 – Why chasing career success can cost you your family.
00:34:41 – Spiritual warfare and the enemy’s main strategy: distraction.
00:44:44 – The power of speaking the name of Jesus when you’re under attack.

#SpiritualWarfare
#ChristianLiving
#FaithAndLife
#Distraction
#EnemyTactics
#IdentityInChrist
#ChristianPodcast
#FaithBased
#LeadershipMindset
#PersonalGrowth
#MindsetShift
#BuildDifferent

How do you handle loss and adversity? What's it like to lose the Super Bowl? Can burnout be avoided? - All this and more in E12!

In this episode we start with some crazy stories from Paul's high-school days - one of which ends with "like 20 cop cars." Danny then shares how he handled haters and hecklers while playing in college and we share our conviction that youth sports (parents - we're talking to you!) have gotten out-of-control.

Some of our best life lessons came from being on a "bad" team and handling losses. Danny talks about what it was like to lose the Super Bowl and how he personally walked through it with his family. We then chat about raising resilient kids and how burnout is a trap you can take simple, concrete steps to avoid.

We hope you're strengthened and encouraged by spending this time with us! And, as Paul says, "be blessed!"

Build Different Podcast | Episode 12 | Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier | Released 03/04/2026

Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/Ei7UCdsOsxI

Key Moments

00:00:00 – “It’s a great life lesson to lose.” Youth sports perspective right out of the gate.
00:01:02 – The brutally honest roast of Paul's deformed Omaha hat.
00:03:02 – Instagram generosity videos and the $600K crowdfund story.
00:06:25 – “Real fight stories” begin.
00:07:48 – The egging incident that started it all.
00:10:27 – Parking lot showdown… and 15–20 cop cars show up.
00:15:08 – College hecklers call Danny out for being “short.”
00:16:13 – 200+ yards and touchdowns later… best revenge ever.
00:21:44 – Why many youth sports parents have completely lost perspective.
00:26:30 – What it’s actually like to lose the Super Bowl.
00:32:20 – Burnout, overcommitting, and people-pleasing exposed.
00:39:30 – Sabbath, trust, and what it really means to rely on God.

#YouthSports
#Parenting
#Burnout
#WorkLifeBalance
#ChristianLiving
#FaithAndFamily
#SuperBowl
#NFLStories
#LifeLessons
#WinningAndLosing
#SportsParents
#SabbathRest
#TrustGod
#PersonalGrowth
#DadLife
#Leadership
#MindsetShift
#OvercomingAdversity
#FamilyFirst
#PodcastClips

What do you do when life hits hard and grief shows up unexpectedly? In this episode, we talk about real suffering, real faith, and whether God is still good in the middle of it all. But first, we begin with arthritis complaints, fake medical credentials, tornado sirens, and whether neck tattoos are spiritually responsible decisions. Along the way, we debate Adam Sandler movies, sneaking into theaters, high school basketball trauma, and if a middle-aged man could lead a powerhouse football team to a state title.

But then life gets real. A fresh family crisis opens up an honest conversation about grief, memory loss, and watching someone you love slowly fade. In the middle of it all, we wrestle with one big question: Is God still good when suffering shows up? And how do we actually receive comfort so we can give it to others?

Build Different Podcast | Episode 11 | Danny Woodhead & Paul Lanphier | Released 02/23/2026

Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/haHDb7-nzTU

Key Moments

00:00 – Elite Medical Advice
“Three enemas and four ibuprofen” might not be FDA approved.

02:34 – Windex Heals Everything
My Big Fat Greek Wedding treatment for arthritis pain.

06:32 – We’re Doctors… of Life
Not licensed. But confident.

07:24 – The Friendly Tornado Personality
A breakdown of emotional vortexes and survival strategies.

12:05 – Kicked Out of the Movie Theater
Mom calls mid-date. Immediate humiliation.

14:01 – Billy Madison Is Biblical?
Childlike faith… via Adam Sandler?

15:57 – Celebrity Look-Alike Debate
Gerard Butler? Mark Wahlberg? Leonardo DiCaprio? (Debatable.)

20:34 – The Anthony Kim Comeback Story
Injury, addiction, redemption, and God’s grace.

27:00 – “Life Comes at You Fast”
Achilles injuries, tattoos, and perspective.

30:07 – Family Crisis Hits
A grandmother’s sudden decline shifts the tone.

31:59 – 2 Corinthians 1:3–4
The God of all comfort in the middle of grief.

41:00 – How to Actually Receive Comfort
Vulnerability, community, and letting others in.

#ChristianPodcast #FaithAndLife #BuildDifferent #GodIsGood #GriefAndFaith #RealTalk #ChristianMen #LifeComesAtYouFast #CommunityMatters

Are we “two normal guys”… or just serious? 😂 In this episode, we debate high school basketball glory days, invent a Hallmark card business guaranteed to get cancelled, and consider handing affirmation cards to Nebraska basketball players before tip-off (what could go wrong?). From “boxy one” defenses to getting “caught by laughter,” the word salads are flying.

But then we pivot.

In one of our most meaningful conversations yet, we unpack Ephesians 2:10 — what it means to be God’s handiwork, created with purpose, and why true freedom isn’t independence… it’s dependence. If you’ve ever wrestled with calling, anxiety, identity, or wondering if you’re “on track” with God’s will, this one’s for you.

You were built different. And on purpose.

Key Moments:

0:00 – “Don’t look behind you… Happy Thanksgiving.” The first accidental Hallmark card
0:47 – The “Compliment Coach” business idea is born (pay someone to affirm you?)
2:15 – “Disney World” confidence vs. false affirmation debate
5:13 – The 1-on-1 high school basketball showdown begins
8:21 – “Boxy One” vs. “Box and One” — all-time word salad moment
9:50 – “We’re serious.” The gym story that makes zero sense
13:41 – Getting “caught by laughter” (including at a funeral…)
15:56 – Paul’s Hallmark Card business officially launches 💌
19:12 – Nebraska basketball depression + writing encouragement cards to players
23:33 – Transition to Ephesians 2:10 — “We are God’s handiwork”
31:03 – Anxiety, panic attacks, and God giving you a “language” for others
34:04 – Independence vs. dependence: Why dependence is actually freedom

#ChristianPodcast
#Ephesians210
#FaithAndSports
#IdentityInChrist
#GodsPurpose
#BuildDifferent
#ChristianMen
#FaithJourney
#DependenceOnGod
#NebraskaBasketball
#LeadershipDevelopment
#SpiritualGrowth

Build Different Podcast | Episode 10 | Released 02/17/2026

Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/uCypDY9Sr7c