Build with Stephen Scoggins: The Best of 2025

Human trafficking doesn't always look like chains and shadows. Sometimes it looks like a teenager sitting in class, a kid showing up at church, or a young person scrolling their phone at home. In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Brittany Dunn, COO and co-founder of Safe House Project, to expose the realities of human trafficking hiding in plain sight and what it will actually take to stop it. This is not a conversation built on fear, but on clarity, courage, and responsibility. What you'll hear may challenge your assumptions, but it will also equip you with the knowledge and tools to make a real difference—starting right where you are. What did they talk about?   Trafficking Hides in Plain Sight Leadership Starts With Showing Up What to Look For: Signs That Should Raise Concern The Butterfly Effect: Small Actions, Massive Change   🚨 Take Action Today   If something feels off—report it. If you want to protect kids—get informed. If you want to help end trafficking—don't wait.   👉 Report suspected trafficking: SimplyReport.com (Available on iOS & Android)   👉 Learn more & support survivors: SafeHouseProject.org   👉 Stay connected: Follow Safe House Project on Instagram, Facebook, and X This isn't about fear. It's about responsibility. It's about love in action.   🎧 Listen now. Share this episode. Be the person who doesn't look away.  

Financial Freedom Isn't Just About Money — It's About Lifestyle and Impact   This episode dives deep into the intersection of financial freedom, stewardship, and living a life aligned with your values. Justin takes us through his journey, the lessons he's learned, and the practical strategies he uses to help others achieve financial independence without sacrificing fulfillment.   What did they talk about? 1. Financial freedom is only the beginning — true fulfillment comes from serving others 2. The dangers of the "guru mentality" and why experience matters more than followers 3. The four quadrants of wealth: making, managing, multiplying, and making money matter 4. How masterminds and peer groups accelerate learning and access to quality deals   "Lifestyle first. Invest with intention. Multiply your impact."   Know more about Justin Donald: Website: https://lifestyleinvestor.com   Social: @JustinDonald | @LifestyleInvestor  

We live in a world starving for attention—but what we're really craving is connection. In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Stephen sits down with Adam Christing to explore how humor, vulnerability, and presence shape the way we lead, relate, and live. This episode moves far beyond "being funny" and into something far more meaningful: how laughter becomes a bridge to trust, healing, and authenticity. From leadership and personal growth to faith, neuroscience, and lived experience, this conversation reveals why humor isn't a distraction, it's a discipline, a tool, and a language of connection. What did they talk about?   We feel before we think - connection is transferred, not explained Leaders must give themselves the same grace they give others Authentic presence matters more than polished performance Humor builds trust faster than perfection ever could   This episode isn't just for you. Think about the people in your life, your team, your family, your friends,who could benefit from this conversation. Chances are, three people came to mind immediately.   Be a blessing: Share this episode Subscribe and engage Leave a comment or review Pick up the book and take the quiz "Presence is magnetic. Performance is repellent." Know more about Adam Christing. Check his website: https://adamchristing.com/   Connect with Adam and follow: IG @adamchristing Rise. Lead. Last. We'll see you in the next episode.  

Today, we bring you the best of our 2025! From redefining personal branding as the digitization of reputation to exploring women's health, emotional intelligence, and the emerging role of AI in content discovery, this compilation bridges the gap between inner strength and outward success. Happy holidays everyone!

What metrics actually matter in marketing—and which ones are misleading in an AI-driven world?   In this episode, we dive deep into what actually drives business growth—and what metrics, mindsets, and marketing strategies founders need to let go of as the landscape rapidly evolves.   From measuring marketing performance correctly, to resisting FOMO-driven decisions, to leveraging AI and content as force multipliers, this conversation is a practical, experience-backed guide for entrepreneurs at every stage—especially those who want sustainable growth without burning cash, people, or systems.   This is not about hacks. It's about clarity, discipline, and long-term advantage. What did they talk about?   Marketing must be measured by business outcomes, not vanity metrics Small businesses fail when they spread themselves too thin Slow down to speed up AI is not killing marketing—it's reshaping it   If you're an entrepreneur, founder, or business leader trying to grow smarter—not just louder—this episode is for you. Know more about Lee Pepper. Check his website: https://www.neveroutmatched.com/   Connect with Lee and follow: IG @theleepepper   Are you measuring what's easy… or what actually grows your business?   If this episode challenged the way you think about marketing, leadership, and growth, do us a favor—subscribe, follow, and share this with one founder who's trying to do too much with too little.  

In this episode, fitness coach and women's health specialist Lorayne Michaels breaks down the REAL reasons women struggle with anxiety, burnout, hormone imbalance, and chronic dysregulation—plus how somatic healing and nervous system work can finally set the body free. As she sits down with your host, Stephen Scoggins, they dive deep into a conversation that blends faith, physiology, trauma healing, and practical strategies for creating a strong, regulated, high-performing body.   What did they talk about?   Somatic Healing Nervous System Dysregulation Safety, attachment & emotional regulation Chaos and breaking the cycle   This episode is packed with emotional breakthroughs, raw personal stories, and practical advice for anyone seeking healing, strength, or a regulated, peaceful life.   Connect with Lorayne and follow: IG @loraynemichaels   🎧 If today's episode made you think, helped you breathe, or reminded you that healing is possible… leave a review. Apple, Spotify, YouTube — reviews help more people find these conversations and join this community of growth.   🔥 Until next time — Stay curious. Stay growing. Much love, God bless, and we'll see you in the next BUILD.  

Today's episode of Build is deeply personal. Your host, Stephen Scoggins sits down with entrepreneur and wellness advocate Sara Estes, founder of Sarenova, a women-focused nutraceutical company born from Sara's fertility journey. She shares stories of her multiple miscarriages, chronic health struggles, and the discoveries that helped her finally heal.   What emerges is not just a business story, but a healing mission.   Sara reveals how detoxifying her home, rebuilding her gut and hormone health, and switching to bioavailable, whole-food nutrients transformed her body—and ultimately led to a healthy pregnancy after years of devastation. Together, Steven and Sara unpack:   The surprising link between folic acid, methylation, B vitamins, and pregnancy loss   Why most supplements aren't actually designed for women   How beef organ supplements, herbs, and cofactors became life-changing for Sara   How women can reclaim agency over their health journey   If you're battling fatigue, gut issues, hormone imbalance, perimenopause, or fertility challenges… this conversation may be the hope you've been waiting for.   Connect with Sara and follow: IG @copytigerr   👉 Join the Sarenova Waitlist: https://www.sarenova.com/ 👉 Become an Ambassador: https://sarenova.goaffpro.com/ 👍 Like, Subscribe, and Share to help more women find this message.  

In this transformative and heart-expanding episode, we sit down with Kelly Chase—coach, creator, speaker, and well-known cast member from Love Is Blind—for a deeply honest conversation about awakening, self-worth, healing, and the inner work required to build the life (and love) you desire.   This episode is a masterclass in personal development, divine timing, emotional healing, and energetic alignment. If you're ready to shift your frequency, reclaim your identity, or rise into your next evolution, this is the conversation you didn't know you needed.   We cover: Kelly's Journey: From Reality TV to Reality Within The Birth of Kelly's Program: AWAKEN Frequency, Alignment & Attracting Healthy Love Real-Life Stories of Healing, Service & Letting Go   Know more about Kelly Chase: https://www.chaselifewithkelly.com/ Connect with Kelly and follow: IG chaselifewithkelly   🎧 If You Loved This Episode… Please rate, review, and share the show with someone who needs to hear this message. It helps the podcast grow and lets us bring you more conversations like this.  

In this powerful and soul-stirring conversation, Stephen sits down with Cathy Heller — bestselling author, spiritual teacher, and podcast host — to explore how stillness, surrender, and divine alignment create true abundance.   From King David to Matthew McConaughey, from money wounds to divine timing, this conversation is about surrender, stillness, and the courage to trust life's choreography. Cathy and Stephen also share deeply personal stories of faith, loss, divine timing, and the freedom that comes when we stop hustling and start trusting.   If you've been striving, overworking, or wondering when your breakthrough will come — this is your sign to slow down and receive the miracle already unfolding.   We cover: How to surrender control and still achieve your purpose The spiritual side of leadership (King David, humility, authenticity) The power of divine timing and synchronicity How slowing down makes you magnetic   Real abundance is when your day feels like art. -Cathy Heller   Curious what that means? Tune in and find out.   Know more about Cathy Heller: https://www.cathyheller.com/ Connect with Cathy and follow: IG cathy.heller   The divine plan is already moving; your only task is to slow down, love deeply, and let yourself be led.  

In this deep and authentic episode of BUILD, Stephen Scoggins sits down with singer-songwriter and speaker Chris Hendricks for an unforgettable conversation on faith, purpose, vulnerability, and the power of community through music.   Chris opens up about living with cerebral palsy, rediscovering his calling, and building a music movement centered around authenticity and impact — not fame or algorithms. Together, Stephen and Chris explore what it means to turn affliction into artistry and pain into purpose.   From battling cerebral palsy to building Perfectly Afflicted and launching the Be Yourself movement, Chris's story is a powerful reminder that your scars are not signs of weakness — they're the evidence of your strength.   We cover: Music is ministry — art becomes powerful when it serves. Your difference is your advantage. Disability is not limitation — it's adaptation and empathy in motion. The future of music is community-powered and purpose-driven.   Chris also treats us to 2 amazing songs so tune in and get inspired!   Know more about Chris Hendricks: https://www.iamchrishendricks.com/ Connect with Chris and follow: IG iamchrishendricks   🎧 Watch, share, and subscribe for more transformational conversations at Build with Stephen Scoggins. 🔔 New episodes every week helping you build your life, business, and purpose from the ground up.