Ride With Purpose

Are your friends supposed to hurt you? Is your community supposed to care for you? What is a community? How do the answers differ between what the world tells us vs what God tells us. Join me today as we unpack that question. Are you looking for an awesome Christian community with which to grow and encourage others? Join my free Facebook group " The Healthy Christian Project! "

Thats right, the band comes together again for another roundtable of Christian Coaches. On todays episode, we discuss what we think is happening in the fitness industry, struggles we have seen with our clients and how to overcome those struggles, and more! Please share and rate this episode if it helped you in any way. Mitch Muller @mitchmuller Hunter Sprague @monolithmovement Andy Lagunas @Andy.l...

Coach Matthew Headden and I tackle a ton of topics on todays episode, ranging from the need for imperfect action to nutritional psychology and the need for a deeper why. Like this episode? Leave the podcast a review! It helps us out a ton :) Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eliesamahaa/

I am joined today by Amanda Kaldor & Rachel King, Christian nutrition coaches who together own the company "A Body of Grace." We tackle a lot of topics, including What does society say about fitness versus what God's word says The problem of perfectionism when it comes to health Warning signs that we are on an extreme diet Embracing discomfort If you like this episode, please rate and share it...

The world has a lot to say about who you are, what your identity is, and what your purpose is. But when we root ourselves in the worlds ever-changing narrative, we actually begin to lose ourselves. Our identity is not found in gender, race, or possessions. Our purpose is not to be happy. When we dig into scripture for the answer, we find something so much deeper. By the way, if you want to grow he...

Todays episode is a little bit different. I am joined by 4 other coaches in the Christian fitness industry and we tackle topics including the need for connecting fitness and faith, how we do it in our own lives and that of our clients, and more. Joining me today is Mitch Muller - @mitchmuller Hunter Sprague - @monolithmovement Andy Lagunas - @andy.lagunas Mitchell Graves - @mitchelljgraves And hey...

The bible has got a lot to say about nutrition, but often we overlook it and fall into the popular diets of the day and age. In this episode, Liesel and I analyze the consequences of approaching food this way, including eating disorders, and how to approach food the biblical way! Please DM Elie the word “HEALTHY” at @eliesamahaa on Instagram to learn more and begin the process of applying for the...

Today I am joined by Mia Dinoto, who was a competitive gymnast and is now in the Christian fitness space. We discuss how to overcome the temptation of doing fitness for vanity and doing it for God's glory instead. A rich and highly impactful episode with some actions steps at the end. If you like this episode, please review the podcast! It helps me a lot :)

The one and only Joe Jackson joined us today as we discussed the link between our physical and mental health. As a pastoral Christian counsellor, no one is better versed in the intersection of the two than him. Please DM Elie the word “HEALTHY” at @eliesamahaa on Instagram to learn more and begin the process of applying for the The Healthy Christian Project. FREE GIFT - Get a free copy of The Ulti...

Want to know how you can find motivation? Consider this a masterclass on how to increase your motivation depending on what kind of person you are. We identify the 5 groups of people when it comes to motivation and how we can optimize that so you can adhere to fitness long term. Enjoy

What do we struggle with as youth when it comes to health? Is it time management? Over complexity? No conviction? Kalvin and I do a deep dive into the struggles and solutions to our health problems! If you want to apply for 1:1 coaching, click the link down below and a member of my team will reach out to you ASAP I wanna be healthy

In this podcast, I am joined by Coach Mitch Muller, the go-to Christian fitness coach for men. He has been in the space for about 15 years, but he has noticed something in the men that he coaches - they hit a stump, a sticking point, about a month into their journey. So in this episode, we discuss what it takes to overcome that sticking point and keep moving on to become the person who God has cal...

Joined by Dustin Speckhals today, a software engineer and marathon runner from Pennsylvania! The topic is "Running the race set before you" what do running and faith have in common? Join us as we discuss Hebrews 12:1-2, how to run a marathon, and Artificial Intelligence. By the way, if you are interested in 1:1 coaching, I would love to chat with you. Feel free to shoot me a message at 289-716-725...

In today's episode, I am joined by Anugreh, who is a pastor at Hillsong Toronto and overseer of the creative team. We start off talking about what the bible says about our bodies and how we are to treat them. I will be honest, we get a little off topic but in a good way. We discuss the importance of confronting fellow Christians out of love, the balance of work and the importance of rest. By the w...

In this inspiring episode, we explore the ways we can overcome physical limitations and disabilities through unwavering faith in Jesus. I am joined by Coach Matthew Gay, a Christian Fitness coach in the space who has struggled with many of the same disabilities after getting hit by a truck and relearning how to walk. Join us as we discover the transformative power of faith and the incredible possi...

I realized something, I have never fully explained what The Healthy Christian Project actually is! And so, this podcast will do just that. I will go over my background, how God led me here, why I am doing this, what the program entails and looks like practically, how I guarantee results, and what my mission, vision, and values are. God bless you!

Complainers look at the world and only see negativity. They victimize themselves into thinking that the world is out to get them, and they don't want the answer to the problem. Problem solvers on the other hand understand that they can control their actions and results if they are willing to seek out the solution. Which are you? But sometimes, there is no problem to solve, and God puts us in diffi...

Goals are an essential part of our lives. They give us direction, motivation, and a sense of purpose. Without goals, we may feel lost and aimless. However, goals can also be futile. We often set unrealistic expectations for ourselves, leading to disappointment and frustration. Additionally, we may become so fixated on achieving our goals that we forget to enjoy the journey. Despite their pitfalls,...

Learning an instrument and going to the gym actually have many similarities. On this episode, my wife and I discuss the similarities between them and how to stop procrastinating, take things one step at a time, and master the craft. By the way, if you're interested in The Healthy Christian Project coaching, go ahead and fill out this link here! https://5v6thi0v31d.typeform.com/ELIES

Our lives are made up of stories. And the stories that we tell ourselves affect how we behave, move, and our future decisions. So it is important to tell ourselves stories that fill us with hope, peace, and joy, even when going through difficult circumstances. How? Let's find out! By the way, The Healthy Christian Project is a holistic approach to health and fitness that combines physical, spiritu...

Discouragement is a nasty and evil thing that we face in any field or endeavour we partake. Whether at our jobs, our relationships, our education, or our health, battling discouragement is something we must learn how to do so that it does not defeat us. So what does God say about discouragement? How can we overcome it? We will answer all these questions, and more! 0:00 Introduction 2:00 How does d...

Do you actually like listening to the word, "Discipline." Or do you get a pit in your stomach when you hear that word? Todays episode, we talk about discipline and the differences between physical and spiritual. We also touch upon what it means to glorify God in your body. If you liked this episode, please share it with someone who would benefit from it!

Today we explore often difficult and painful journey of forgiveness, and how it impacts us on multiple levels - physically, spiritually, and mentally. We discuss the challenges of letting go of anger and resentment, and the toll it can take on our health and wellbeing. Robert Wallace shares his personal stories of forgiveness, and provides practical tips and strategies for cultivating forgiveness...

How can Christians find Jesus in the Old Testament? How can we find Jesus in difficult passages, the Old Testament law, in the Psalms? What do these reference to Jesus have to do with our faith today? On todays episode, I am joined by John Pasquet. John wrote a book called, "The Essence: A Guided Journey of Discovery through the Bible" that you can pick up on Amazon. 0:00 Introduction 1:11 Is Jesu...

Why do you fast? Are you fasting to know God's heart, or are you fasting to lose weight and the numerous other health benefits? How does the spiritual discipline of fasting effect our physical health? Today I am joined by Dr. David Sherbino, a spiritual formation, thanatology, & pastoral ministry professor at Tyndale University; as well as a pastor of a church for a few decades. 0:00 Introduct...