Fit Disciple Podcast

Episode 125 - 4 Things Killing Your Fitness Progress Are you working hard in the gym but still not seeing results? In this episode of the Fit Disciple Podcast, Adam breaks down the four biggest mistakes that keep people stuck in their fitness journey. Drawing from over 35 years of training, 10 years of coaching, and his perspective as a pastor, he shares practical, biblical wisdom to help you stop...

Episode 124 - Weight Loss Shots. Good or Bad? Welcome to the Fit Disciple Podcast! In this episode, Adam takes a balanced, faith-based look at the growing popularity of GLP-1 medications and what believers should know before considering them. This conversation goes deeper than the headlines. What you'll learn: What GLP-1 medications do in the brain, stomach, and pancreas The differences between Oz...

Episode 123 - Walking It Out (Galatians 5-6 and fitness) Most people aren't struggling because they lack information. They're struggling because they're looking for shortcuts. In this episode of the Fit Disciple Podcast, Adam explores why so many people chase secret health hacks, biohacking trends, and endless optimizatio n while neglecting the simple disciplines that actually produce lasting tran...

He spent years preaching that God loved everyone else…… but secretly struggled to believe it for himself! In this deeply honest episode of the Fit Disciple Podcast, Pastor Brett Wendell shares the story behind losing more than 200 pounds and why the transformation had far more to do with identity than appearance. From church planting and ministry burnout to food addiction, shame, self-worth, and f...

Episode 121- Blasting and cruising-The cyclical nature of growth Welcome back to the Fit Disciple Podcast - where faith and fitness come together to help you become the disciple God created you to be. In this episode, Adam dives into the cyclical nature of growth in both your spiritual life and your physical health. In a culture obsessed with constant hustle, optimization, and "always grinding," m...

120 - "Your Health Is Part Of The Assignment" with Pastor Zak White In this episode, Adam sits down with Pastor Zak White of Revolution Church in San Antonio, Texas - a leader who's not just preaching the Word, but living it out through discipline, health, and purpose. Zak shares his powerful journey of planting a church from scratch, how a life-changing moment with his father sparked his fitness...

119 - Remember What He Has Done In this episode of the Fit Disciple Podcast, Adam shares a powerful reminder from Mark 8:14–21 when the disciples worried about not having enough, Jesus challenged them to remember what He had already done. How often do we do the same? We stress, we overthink, and we assume we've messed things up forgetting that God has already proven His faithfulness in our lives....

Episode  118 - Enduring in Ministry, Health, & Politics With Pastor Jason Warman Welcome back to the Fit Disciple Podcast. In this episode, Adam sits down with Jason Warman, lead pastor of Coastlife Church, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, personal discipline, and navigating faith in today's shifting culture. From relaunching a church with just 12 people to leading through seasons of...

Episode 117 - Jesus And Calisthenics with Michael Castro!!! What happens when faith meets fitness? In this powerful episode of the Fit Disciple Podcast, we sit down with Michael Castro, a calisthenics coach whose life was radically transformed after reconnecting with Jesus. From navigating personal struggles to rediscovering purpose, Michael shares how surrendering his life to God reshaped not onl...

Bad Theology Part 1 What if the reason you're stuck isn't a lack of faith but a lack of action? In this episode of the Fit Disciple Podcast, we're exposing a mindset many believers don't even realize they have ; The idea that God will do everything for you without requiring anything from you. It sounds religious but is it actually biblical? This conversation will challenge the way you think about...

Teach Us To Number Our Days with Pastor Johnny Hill Welcome back to the Fit Disciple Podcast In this episode, Adam sits down with Pastor Johnny Hill to talk about faith, fitness, and what it really means to steward your body as God's temple. From a 10-year health journey to life-changing lessons on consistency, boundaries, and community, this conversation will challenge how you think about discipl...

Stop sprinkling Jesus on diet culture In this episode, we're diving deep into how to steward your body, mind, and faith in today's social media-driven world . Torie joins us to share practical advice especially for women and also men navigating fitness, diet, and online life while keeping God at the center. We cover: Why social media can't be your spiritual mentor (and how to follow wisely) Simple...

HOW MUCH PROTEIN DO YOU NEED? Protein has become one of the biggest buzzwords in nutrition, but most people still don't know how much they actually need. Is the recommended amount enough? Do you need more if you're trying to lose weight, build muscle, or simply stay healthy as you age? Inside this episode we cover: • The real meaning of the RDA for protein • How much protein you need for health, m...

The True Danger to Human Health In this episode of the Fit Disciple Podcast, Adam breaks down a powerful framework for understanding metabolic health: the two bookends that determine most chronic health outcomes - chronic overconsumption and chronic under movement. When energy intake consistently exceeds energy expenditure, and movement is chronically low, the body adapts. Visceral fat increases,...

Faith Centered Fitness with Coach JT Tapias Welcome back to the Fit Disciple Podcast. In this powerful episode, Adam sits down with J.T. Tapias — clinical pastoral counselor, nutrition sociologist, and founder of the Empty Your Bucket Nutrition Plan — for one of the most raw and practical conversations we've had yet. J.T.'s story is extraordinary. Born in Medellín during the height of cartel viole...

The Importance of Sleep It is very difficult to be defeated in your health and be victorious in Your faith at the same time! Sleep is a biological necessity for the human body. In other words, it is a foundational physiological process not just a recovery tool of convenience. Consistent, uninterrupted sleep (7 hours straight) is usually better for your brain and body than 8 hours broken into inter...

HOW TO ACHIEVE ANY LIFE TRANSFORMATION According to Dallas Willard; a Christian theologian / philosopher, "The disciple is one who intent on becoming Christ - like, systematically and progressively rearranges his affairs to that end under the guidance of the word and the spirit!" To achieve a particular life change, you have to agree that what you have been doing will not get you where you want to...

Is Diet or Exercise More important for your health? Is ultra-processed food really the biggest health problem or is being sedentary far worse? In this episode of the Fit Disciples Podcast, we break down one of the least addressed topic in health and fitness today: diet vs. fitness. Using real research, we compare the impact of ultra-processed foods with the far more overlooked danger of low cardio...

The do's and don'ts of fasting! In today's episode, we talk about how Christians should approach fasting, why we fast, and how to do it in a way that honors God while being wise with your health. Whether you're new to fasting or have been doing it for years, this episode will help you keep the focus on obedience, discipline, and hearing God's voice. If this episode blesses you :  →Hit the Like But...

Focused on the Wrong Threat Is ultra-processed food really the biggest health problem or is being sedentary far worse?   In this episode of the Fit Disciples Podcast, we break down one of the least addressed topic in health and fitness today: diet vs. fitness. Using real research, we compare the impact of ultra-processed foods with the far more overlooked danger of low cardiorespiratory fitness. W...

YOUR BODY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Is your health supporting your calling or it is silently sabotaging it? In this episode, Adam challenges believers to stop making excuses and start showing up for their health, their calling, and their future. This isn't about guilt; it's about stewardship. Your body is a gift from God, and how you treat it matters. Tune in to learn how to: • Break free from passiv...

Is Your Weight Important to Health? In today's episode, Adam breaks down a brand new 2025 meta-analysis published in the  British Journal of Sports Medicine covering over  400,000 participants that compares the impact of  fitness vs. body weight on overall health, longevity, and mortality risk. You might be surprised by what the data actually shows.  If you're ready to get healthier, stronger, and...

Fitness debates that never die! In this episode, Adam breaks down some of the most stubborn fitness myths and debates that never seem to die based on real research, practical experience, and faith-based stewardship of your health so you can thrive in what God's called you to do. In this episode, you will learn more about : Fasted cardio vs fed cardio  Does cardio timing impact fat loss? Will lifti...

You are doing too much!   Are you just busy or are you purposeful? Our culture glorifies busyness but often at the expense of peace, reflection, and hearing God's direction.   Productive busyness is anchored in discernment not just motion. Drawing from Psalm 46:10 and Luke 5:16, we learn that stillness isn't laziness, it's discipline.   From this episode you'll learn how  to : Recognize when your...

Welcome back to our channel!   In today's episode, we're talking about Adaptive Faithfulness, how to stay spiritually, mentally, and physically consistent when life's seasons change.   Too often, we chase perfect routines or rigid systems that collapse under pressure. But God isn't asking for perfection, He's calling us to a faithfulness that adapts. The standard is the commitment itself — not the...