Finding Your Identity Beyond Football — Devin Lloyd, Pastor Joby Martin & Denny Thompson

Finding Your Identity Beyond Football — Devin Lloyd, Pastor Joby Martin & Denny Thompson

From Built 4 More by Denny Thompson and Joby Martin

March 17, 2026 · 1h 12m · Season 1 · Episode 50

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Devin Lloyd discusses his journey in the NFL, focusing on faith, identity, and purpose after signing with the Carolina Panthers.

In this episode of Built 4 More, Devin Lloyd sits down with Pastor Joby Martin and Denny Thompson for a powerful conversation about faith, identity, and purpose just hours after signing with the Carolina Panthers in NFL free agency. Devin shares what it was like navigating the emotional roller coaster of free agency, leaving the Jacksonville Jaguars after four seasons, and stepping into a new chapter of his career in the NFL. They discuss the pressure that comes with professional sports, the highs and lows of competing at the highest level, and how Devin learned to anchor his identity in Christ rather than in football or performance. The conversation dives into Devin’s journey from college football at University of Utah to becoming a first round NFL draft pick and one of the top linebackers in the league. Devin explains the mindset required to play linebacker in the NFL, the discipline and preparation that separate great players from good ones, and how film study, nutrition, consistency, and daily habits shape success on and off the field. He also shares the story of how injuries and adversity early in his career pushed him to deepen his relationship with Jesus and ultimately…

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Hosts: Joby Martin, Denny Thompson

Guest: Devin Lloyd

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Organizations: Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, University of Utah

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