In this episode of Built Different, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Dr. Tyler VanderWeele, Professor of Epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Director of the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, a pioneering movement of research at the intersection of faith, health, meaning, and relationships. Together we explore what it truly means to flourish, how his global research initiative known as the Global Flourishing Study is reshaping our understanding of well-being across 22 countries and over 200,000 participants, and what the implications are for people-helpers, ministry leaders, and anyone committed to a faith that’s formed, instead of merely informed. We unpack his top findings, surprising insights, and practical steps you can take to cultivate flourishing in your own life and in those you serve.

Find Out More About Dr. VanderWeele’s Work at Harvard: https://hfh.fas.harvard.edu/

Find Out More About the Global Flourishing Study: https://hsph.harvard.edu/research/vanderweele-group/global-flourishing-study/

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In this episode of the Built Different Podcast, Dr. Zach and Joshua Broome sit down with Jared Nelms, President and CEO of The Timothy Initiative, a global disciple-making and church-planting movement partnering with indigenous leaders to take the gospel to every people and every place. Since 2007, TTI has focused on multiplying disciples who make disciples and planting churches that plant churches. Their heartbeat? Walk closely with Jesus and lead others to do the same. Through insightful dialogue, Jared unpacks what it looks like to live a life of spiritual formation and multiplication, explore the cost and courage of following Jesus amid persecution, and envision a world where there’s a healthy church in every village, everywhere. If you’re hungry for a faith that endures: rooted in truth, shaped by obedience, and lived in community, then this conversation will deeply encourage and challenge you for the road ahead.

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When tragedy strikes, adults struggle to make sense of it, but for children, the confusion and pain can feel overwhelming. In this deeply moving episode, Annie F. Downs sits down with Drs. Zach & Tim Clinton to talk about the story behind her new children’s book, Where Did TJ Go?, written after her family experienced the heartbreaking loss of her nephew, TJ. Together, they explore what it means to grieve honestly, talk to children about death and heaven, and embrace the kind of compassion that “suffers with.” Annie shares powerful insights on how to navigate the messiness of grief, the healing power of presence, and the truth that while loss changes everything, the hope of eternity changes how we see it. Whether you’re a parent, pastor, counselor, or simply someone walking through loss, this episode offers space for your sorrow and points your heart toward the unshakable hope we have in Christ.

Links:

Visit Annie’s Website: https://www.anniefdowns.com/

Pick Your Copy of Where Did TJ Go?: https://wheredidtjgo.com/

Pick Up A Copy of One of Annie’s Other Best-Selling Books: https://www.anniefdowns.com/books/

Listen to her That Sounds Fun Podcast: https://www.anniefdowns.com/thatsoundsfun/

Listen to her Let’s Read The Gospels Podcast: https://www.anniefdowns.com/letsreadthegospels/

Listen to Annie’s miniBFF Podcast: https://www.anniefdowns.com/minibffpodcast/

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