Strong By Design Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Ever meet someone and after just 5 minutes they feel like an old friend? Our guest today on the Strong By Design podcast, Adam Kovar, is a Marine Corp Veteran, Patriot, husband, father and hardworking entrepreneur. He is a guy that you instantly feel connection with if you love our country, what it stands for and why it's worth fighting for. And there is nothing better at bri...

Send us Fan Mail Our past does not define our character or determine our future. While this sentiment is simply said, it is terribly difficult to believe and follow through with. Unfortunately, some of us can never seem to overcome our past. Today's guest on the Strong By Design podcast is a living testament to the power of turning your life over to God. After years of struggling with drug an...

Send us Fan Mail Storytelling is an art form that has stood the test of time. From sitting around a campfire listening to spooky stories and tales of legendary heroism, to a family gathered around a giant radio in the 1930s listening to the adventures of Sherlock Holmes or Abbott and Costello, the audio experience invites imagination and evokes excitement. Live from Rise Up Con, hosts Jared Haley...

Send us Fan Mail Sitting down with humble, sincere and genuine people never gets old. Today on the Strong By Design podcast hosts Jared Haley and Chris Wilson are blessed to speak with animator and story teller Davy Liu and award winning actor Ben Davies. Live from Rise Up Con in Sevierville, TN., these two men are using their amazing talents to spread God's truth through storytelling. Davy L...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the First Ever RISE UP CON, Where Fandom Becomes Faith. Ever heard of ComicCon... where all of the Star Wars, Star Trek and comic book super fans pour into San Diego's convention center by the thousands for days on end every year?  Well, actor, director, and author Kevin Sorbo (Hercules '95-'99) thought having a similar atmosphere for Christian actors, wr...

Send us Fan Mail The journey of creating ‘The Lion Within Us’ has been fueled by Chris Grainger’s desire to help others and glorify God.  He is blessed to be in several leadership positions in a professional and spiritual capacity. First and foremost, He is a devoted husband to a loving wife. Together, they lead a family of three beautiful girls and one amazing son. There was a point in time where...

Send us Fan Mail Tyrannosaurus Rex, Brontosaurus, Velociraptor, Triceratops… all fake?!? No way?! It can’t be?! What about all of the fossils they’ve found over the past 150+ years? Why would the Smithsonian and other institutions ever promote an extinct animal species that never really existed? What did they have to gain? We all grew up learning about the amazing, wonderful and terrifying world o...

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Daryl Black delivered a message several months ago titled ' Biblical Sexuality - You Asked For It '  This message at Grace Family Church in Florida is based on feedback from the congregation... what did they want the church to talk about. His words are truthful, kind and powerful.  Our host Jared Haley attends GFC and found the message to be one of the best he&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest on the Strong By Design podcast can help you create space in your mind. Scott Paglia is a licensed acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese medicine in Bellingham, WA. Scott got into acupuncture and herbs after almost dying in South Korea while pursuing the practice of meditation. Over the decades since his early pursuits, Scott has met many great teachers and appli...

Send us Fan Mail We all have moments of doubt in our lives. Times when we feel God has abandoned us or that we are separated from God. So, is it okay to have these feelings, is it normal to have these thoughts? Have you ever asked the question: Why me Lord?  How can God be good if He let this happen to me?  Why would a good God let that happen to someone else?  Has God forsaken me?  Am I under att...

Send us Fan Mail Erik is truly a man of integrity, work ethic and an overcomer. Growing up with a complicated childhood and broken home, to raising himself from the age of 14. Unfortunately, finding trouble along the way, desperately trying to fill the gaping voids in his life. As a young man Erik found himself empty and tired of settling for less. After the feverish pursuit of the Holy Spirit, Er...

Send us Fan Mail No one really goes to see bulging biceps and Godzilla sized quads at the Mr. Olympia thinking their ‘true love’ is there waiting for them… But in this case, true love for Micah and Diana was exactly what the Mr. O provided. Our guests today on Strong By Design are Micah LaCerte, magazine cover model, world champion WBFF muscle model and owner of Hitch Fit Gym and his beautiful wif...

Send us Fan Mail Bridgette is a firecracker, best-selling author, speaker, mother of 4 and loves Jesus. Oh, and she’s the sister of Kirk and Candace Cameron. In this episode on the Strong By Design podcast host Chris Wilson speaks to Bridgette Cameron, younger sister to superstar Kirk Cameron (Growing Pains, Fireproof, Left Behind) and the little ‘big’ sister of Candace Cameron Bure (Full House /...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the transformative power of God’s Word with our special guest James Early. James started an amazing bible ministry years ago that is reaching men and women who need it most, behind bars. While many people in our society consider prisoners to be beyond help, it is clear in our conversation with James that God’s Word can work miracles anywhere it’s heard. Please join us tod...

Send us Fan Mail Is public speaking really feared more than death? Actually, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health, 75% of people rank the fear of public speaking number one. Fortunately for our amazing Strong By Design audience, we have an expert public speaker on the show today.  Sabine Kvenberg is an author, actress, singer, songwriter, coach and amazing human being. Sabine shar...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we delve into a transformative approach to weight loss and wellness with Brandice Lardner, the visionary behind Grace Filled Plate. As a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, Brandice offers a fresh perspective that goes beyond conventional dieting methods. Brandice's philosophy is simple yet profound … she believes that there's more to life th...

Send us Fan Mail Dan KILLMODE Long is back at the Critical Bench Compound to sit down with friend and host Mike Westerdal. His energy, passion and heart for people is undeniable as you will soon discover. He is known as the man with the most energy in the galaxy... and a super passionate 7-figure entrepreneur known world-wide. Dan has been featured in and on Fox news, CNBC, ABC, Men's Health...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know the average couple waits 6 years to get help in their marriage. That's 6 years of pain, hurt, frustration and lost opportunity. On this episode of Strong By Design we have special guests Dr. Robert and Sharla Snow — themselves married for 31 years — helping other married couples find and develop the tools to strengthen their relationships. Their podcast, The Mast...

Send us Fan Mail Dan is the former Vice-President of the Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World, Florida. He attended Boston University, graduating in 1991, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. After spending 5 years working for Walt Disney in France, Dan relocated to Florida and held a variety of executive roles at the Walt Disney World Resort, both in the theme parks and res...

Send us Fan Mail In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Jennifer Jenkins, a Holistic Registered Nurse, Health Advocate, Wellness Specialist, and Certified Health Coach on a mission to empower individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by addressing the root causes of health issues. Jennifer's passion and expertise shine through as she shares her insights into creating...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, Jared sits down Grace Family Church Clearwater's Associate Pastor Jeff Countryman to speak practically on how we can effectively raise our children to know and love Jesus.  As a father of 3, now adult boys, Jeff is able to speak into what he and his wife were intentional about while raising their children in a home that loves J...

Send us Fan Mail Denis Phillips' desire to be a television meteorologist began by seeing Santa on radar when he was 6 years old. It's true! Although, severe weather really hooked him. He is one of those crazies you'll see tied to a palm tree in a category 3 hurricane... doing a live shot... sideways. After stops in Gainesville, Providence, and Los Angeles, Denis finally ended up in...

Send us Fan Mail Hope is still very much alive! Today’s special guest is the man behind the Seeds of Hope Children’s Ministry, John Chalkias (pronounced Chalk-Is). John might be one of the most inspiring men we’ve ever had on the SBD podcast which is a bold statement. His passion and love for children is truly remarkable. He and his wife Susan have 9 children of their own! In 1996 Seeds of Hope Ch...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Coach Tonya has the privilege of speaking with Kathy Mize, the CEO of Ready for Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing vital support, resources, and guidance to former foster care youth as they transition into adulthood.  Ready For Life's mission is not just about giving these young adults a lifeline; it's about equipping them with the li...

Send us Fan Mail Are traditional Judeo-Christian values being striped away from American culture? It sure seems that way. Even more to the point, does it feel like Jesus is being removed from our culture one school, one business and one person at a time? Today on Strong By Design, hosts Jared Haley and Chris Wilson speak with Pastor Anthony McDaniel about some truly sobering topics. If you want re...