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Built Different
by Shakur Smith
Built Different helps Christian men who love God but struggle with habitual sin, distraction, and spiritual weakness build discipline, self-control, and obedience through Christ—so they can become the man God has called them to be.
Episodes
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The Fear That’s Keeping You Stuck As A Man Of God ( E40)
Fear of the future doesn’t protect men—it restrains them. In this episode of Built Different, we confront the silent fear that keeps Christian men standing still while God is calling them forward. Shakur Smith breaks down how fear disguises itself as wisdom, how panic destroys discernment, and…
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Men Want Knowledge But Not God's Wisdom ( E39)
Most men chase knowledge and call it wisdom. God calls it pride. In this episode of Built Different, Shakur Smith exposes why so many men struggle to walk in peace and obedience—not because God is unclear, but because men refuse to trust God’s wisdom over their own understanding. This…
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Not Having God's Joy as a Man (E38)
Not having God’s joy as a man doesn’t happen overnight. It fades quietly under pressure, disappointment, and self-reliance. In this episode of Built Different, we talk about why so many Christian men still feel empty—even while doing the “right” things. This isn’t about emotions or hype. It’s…
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Pride Is Drowning You (E37)
Pride doesn’t shout. It whispers. It convinces men they’re strong while quietly killing the fruit God planted in them. In this episode, Shakur Smith breaks down how pride floods a man’s soul—destroying patience, humility, self-control, and love—while disguising itself as confidence and…
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Your Comfort Is Killing Your Faith (E36)
Hard seasons don’t usually break men—easy ones do. In this episode of Built Different, Shakur Smith exposes the spiritual danger of comfort and blessing. When life gets easier, men stop watching. Gratitude fades. Pride creeps in. And faith slowly drifts without a conscious decision to walk away...
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You Can't Serve God and Fit In ( E35)
Most men don’t walk away from God in rebellion. They drift slowly by trying to fit in. In this episode of Built Different, we confront a hard truth: you can’t serve God and live for approval at the same time. When the crowd lowers its standards, many men quietly lower theirs too. What once felt...
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Not All Light Is From God (E34)
Most men imagine the enemy as obvious, loud, and terrifying. But Scripture says something far more dangerous. Satan does not usually come as darkness. He comes as light. He sounds reasonable. He speaks gently. He borrows the language of truth. He presents temptation as relief, disobedience as...
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If You Love Him You Would Obey ( E33)
Many people say they love God. Few are willing to obey Him. In this episode of Built Different, we confront one of the most avoided truths in modern faith — obedience. Not as religion or control, but as proof of love. Through a simple childhood story and the words of Moses and Christ, we examine...
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You Handed the Devil Your Mind Without A Fight (E32)
Most men don’t walk away from God in a single, loud decision. They drift. This episode exposes the quiet danger that destroys more men than open sin ever will — Distraction. Distraction doesn’t arrive as rebellion. It arrives as permission. A lingering thought. A tired mind. A moment of mental...
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The Quiet Way Lust Breaks a Man (E31)
In this episode of Built Different, we talk honestly about lust — not as a small struggle, but as a quiet enemy that can break even the strongest men from the inside out. Lust doesn’t come in loud or violent. It slips through the cracks, whispers to the heart, and convinces a man that it means…
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The Battle of the Flesh ( E30)
In today’s episode of Built Different, we dive into one of the most important battles every man faces...the battle between the flesh and the spirit. I share a real moment from this morning when I turned off my 6 AM alarm and went back to sleep. It seems small, but it revealed something much…
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Agape Love: The Virtue Only God Can Form in You (E29)
Agape isn’t a feeling. It isn’t romance. It isn’t “be nice and smile more.” Agape is the Spirit-formed love that God grows inside you — the kind of love that chooses sacrifice over comfort, consistency over emotion, and truth over passive niceness. It’s the love Christ showed us while we were…
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The Relationships That Build or Break Your Life (E28)
In this episode of Built Different, Shakur Smith breaks down one of the most overlooked forces shaping your destiny: the relationships you allow into your life. Because every breakthrough… every setback… every direction your life takes is connected to who you’re walking with. You’ll discover: Why...
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Get It Done (E27)
Most men wait for motivation. But the ones God shapes into leaders don’t. In this episode of Built Different, we talk about the discipline, obedience, and spiritual grit it takes to move even when your feelings try to hold you back. You’ll learn why emotions make terrible leaders, how God…
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The Posture God Elevates (E26)
In this episode of Built Different, Shakur Smith breaks down one of the most misunderstood but spiritually powerful traits in the life of a believer: humility. Not weakness. Not self-doubt. But the posture God honors, strengthens, and elevates. Through scripture, practical examples, and real-life...
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Stop Trying to Control Yourself Without God (E25)
In this episode of Built Different Shakur breaks down the kind of self control that only comes from God. Not forcing discipline. Not relying on willpower. Real spiritual strength that grows as you walk with Him. You will learn why self control starts in your mind why it is actually freedom and…
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The Pain You Run From Rules You (E24)
In this episode of Built Different, Shakur exposes one of the biggest lies we believe: that escaping pain will protect us. The truth? Avoiding pain doesn’t make life easier — it makes life heavier. The fear you run from starts running your life. The wounds you refuse to face begin to shape your...
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Your Excuses Are Lying To You ( E23)
In this episode of Built Different, Shakur Smith breaks down the mentality of taking full responsibility for your life—especially when you have “good reasons” to slow down, quit, or delay. Excuses don’t build momentum, they kill it. Excuses don’t move destiny, they block it. And God never…
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Discipline During The Holidays ( E22 )
In this episode of Built Different, we break down how to stay disciplined during the holidays without losing the joy God gives through family and rest. You don’t have to choose between your calling and your relationships , you just have to be intentional. Learn how to protect your habits, guard...
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99% Of The Game Is Mental (E21)
99% of the game is mental and most people lose before they ever start. In this episode, Shakur breaks down how your thoughts shape your discipline, your habits, your direction, and your destiny. Backed with Scripture and simple mindset shifts you can apply today. If you win the battle in the…
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Humility Like Christ ( E20 )
In this episode of Built Different, Shakur Smith breaks down one of the most underrated strengths in business, leadership, and faith: Christlike humility. Not weakness. Not passivity. But the kind of humility that Jesus modeled — strength under control, confidence anchored in truth, and a posture...
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The Spiritual Muscle of Patience ( E19 )
In this episode of Built Different, Shakur Smith breaks down one of the most misunderstood spiritual disciplines: patience. Most people think patience means sitting still and doing nothing but in God’s Kingdom, patience is warfare, maturity, and preparation. We talk about why God delays certain...
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Fear Is Costing You More Than Failure Ever Will (E18)
Fear is expensive and most people don’t realize how much it’s costing them. In this episode, Shakur breaks down how fear quietly kills your business, your consistency, your confidence, and even your relationship with God. This isn’t just about emotion… it’s about spiritual warfare, missed...
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The Victim Mindset Is Killing Your Calling ( E17)
In this episode of Built Different, Shakur breaks down the silent killer of potential: the victim mindset. We dive into the difference between a victim moment and a victim identity, how self-pity destroys spiritual growth, why God asks you to take responsibility, and what it looks like to finally...
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It's Not Just Faith... It's Consistency
Most people think consistency means perfection — never missing, never slipping, always feeling motivated. But biblically, consistency is something very different. In this episode, Shakur Smith breaks down what true consistency looks like as a follower of Christ: direction over perfection…
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You Don't Need Perfect Progression (E15)
Most people think the moment they slip, miss a day, or break a promise—to themselves or to others—they have to start all over again. But that mindset keeps you stuck, discouraged, and disconnected from what God is actually calling you into. In this episode of Built Different, we talk about the...
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You're Letting The Room Change You ( E14 )
In this episode of Built Different, Shakur Smith breaks down what it truly means to live with authenticity — to be who you are with integrity, regardless of who’s watching. Most people perform in certain rooms and shrink in others, but that destroys confidence, purpose, and calling. Authenticity...
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The Go Far Principle ( E13 )
In this episode, Shakur breaks down one of the most important truths in business, faith, and life: you can go fast alone, but you only go far with the right people. Most people stay stuck not because they lack discipline or desire… but because they’re surrounded by the wrong voices, the wrong...
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You're Just Afraid To Lead ( E12 )
In this episode of Built Different, Shakur Smith breaks down how most people follow because leading exposes who they really are and they are afraid to lead. We dive into the mindset shift that separates people who wait… from people who move. You’ll learn why leadership has nothing to do with...
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The 5 C’s That Separate Winners From Everybody Else ( E11 )
In this episode of Built Different, Shakur breaks down the 5 C’s that create real, unshakeable certainty — not the fake confidence people post online, but the kind that actually changes your life. You’ll learn why most people stay stuck, how hesitation destroys momentum, and why confidence isn’t...
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Confidence Is A Lie ( E10 )
Everyone talks about confidence like it’s some magical feeling you can manifest but that’s the biggest lie out there. In this episode, Shakur Smith breaks down why real confidence has nothing to do with hype, motivation, or pretending you’ve got it all together and everything to do with…
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Your Circle Is Your Ceiling ( E9 )
Who you’re around is who you become. In this episode of Built Different, Shaq breaks down why your environment determines your elevation and how the people you allow into your circle can either stretch you toward purpose or stunt your growth. You’ll learn how to audit your circle, set boundaries...
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You Can’t Lead Others Until You Lead Yourself ( E8 )
Everyone wants to lead but few want to do the work it takes to become a leader. In this episode of Built Different, Shakur Smith breaks down what true leadership really looks like, not from the stage, but from the inside out. Before you can lead your team, your family, or your business… you’ve…
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The Battle Before the Blessing ( E7 )
Before God ever blesses you publicly, He tests you privately. Most people pray for breakthrough, but few are ready for the battle that comes before it. In this episode of Built Different, Shaq breaks down the mindset shift every entrepreneur, leader, and Kingdom builder must go through: How to...
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Motivation Is Flesh, Discipline Is Spirit.
In this episode, Shakur Smith breaks down why motivation is flesh and discipline is spirit. Motivation feeds your emotions. Discipline feeds your purpose. One fades when it gets hard. The other grows when it gets hard. Shakur unpacks how real change doesn’t come from hype, it comes from habits....
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You Can't Outperform The Picture In Your Head
In this episode of Built Different, Shakur dives deep into the power of self-image — the invisible picture that shapes how you think, act, and perform in every area of life. No matter how much you grind, read, or pray, you’ll never rise higher than the way you see yourself. Your self-image is the...
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The Power You Don't Show
In a world that glorifies reaction, clapping back, and proving your point...real strength often looks like silence. In this episode of Built Different, Shakur Smith breaks down the hidden side of power: self-control. The kind of strength that doesn’t need to be seen to be felt. The kind that wins...
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The Price You Pay Either Way
You’re going to pay a price ...question is, will it build you or break you? In this episode, Shakur Smith breaks down a powerful, uncomfortable truth: whether you choose growth or avoidance, discipline or delay, there's always a cost. From the price of obedience to the pain of regret, we unpack...
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The Clay Pot Story: Perfection Is Killing You
Most people stay stuck because they’re waiting for the perfect time, the perfect plan, or the perfect version of themselves before they move. In this episode of Built Different, I break down the Clay Pot Story and how it reveals one simple truth: progress creates mastery, not perfection. God is…
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E.P.R.O. - The Secret to Better Outcomes
In this episode, we break down a simple but powerful acronym — E.P.R.O.: Event. Pray. Respond. Outcome. When life throws something at you, you’ve got two options, react out of emotion or respond out of peace. The difference comes down to whether you stop long enough to bring it to God first.…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Built Different helps Christian men who love God but struggle with habitual sin, distraction, and spiritual weakness build discipline, self-control, and obedience through Christ—so they can become the man God has called them to be.
HOSTED BY
Shakur Smith
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Built Different helps Christian men who love God but struggle with habitual sin, distraction, and spiritual weakness build discipline, self-control, and obedience through Christ—so they can become the man God has called them to be.
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