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Strong By Design Podcast

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We believe that you are STRONG BY DESIGN. We believe you were made in God’s image to have a strong body, mind and spirit. The Strong by Design podcast is the #1 resource for strength, health, and fitness solutions in the world. Tune in for expert interviews, fitness tips, nutrition advice, free workout sheets, supplement giveaways all while being encouraged, inspired and entertained. Brought to you by Critical Bench who reaches over 30 million fans per month between our email newsletter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. If you're interested in being a guest on the show or doing a collaboration...

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 361 Transgender and the Battle for Identity ft. Pastor Daryl Black 05.06.2024

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...

Ep 360 Create Space in your Mind ft. Scott Paglia 29.05.2024

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...

Ep 359 Is it Okay to Doubt God? ft. Chris Wilson & Jared Haley 22.05.2024

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...

Ep 358 Breaking Generational Sin ft. Erik Allen 15.05.2024

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...

Ep 357 We Fell in Love at the Mr. Olympia ft. Micah & Diana LaCerte 08.05.2024

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...

Ep 356 Am I Overlooked? ft. Bridgette Cameron Ridenour 01.05.2024

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 /...

Ep 355 Does the Bible Speak to You? ft. James Early 24.04.2024

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...

Ep 354 Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking ft. Sabine Kvenberg 17.04.2024

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...

Ep 353 Release Your Diet Baggage With God’s Grace ft. Brandice Lardner 10.04.2024

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...

Ep 352 Killing it in Health & Fitness ft. "Kill Mode" Dan Long 03.04.2024

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...

Ep 351 Master Your Marriage ft. Robert & Sharla Snow 27.03.2024

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...

Ep 350 How's the Culture in Your Kingdom? ft. Dan Cockerell 20.03.2024

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...

Ep 349 Vote with Your Fork! Naturally Prevent Disease & Illness ft. Jennifer Jenkins 13.03.2024

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...

Ep 348 Falling Short: A Failed Pastor's Journey to Restoration ft. Jeff Countryman 06.03.2024

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...

Ep 347 Rule #7 Don't Freak Out Until I Tell You to Freak Out ft. Denis Phillips 28.02.2024

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...

Ep 346 Seeds of Hope - Sowing Life, Love and Laughter ft. John Chalkias 24.02.2024

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...

Ep 345 Breaking the Cycle of Foster Care ft. Kathy Mize 21.02.2024

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...

Ep 344 When did Jesus Leave the Government? ft. Pastor Anthony McDaniel 17.02.2024

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...

Ep 343 Breathing for Better Sleep ft. Zacharia Zenios 14.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Breathing for Sleep is the only routine that revives your #1 sleep nerve restoring healthy tongue posture and unlocks your ability to get deep, restorative sleep every single night! On today’s episode of the Strong By Design podcast, coach Chris Wilson sits down with the creator of the Breathing for Sleep program, Zachariah Zenios, also known as Coach Zach. Zach is a regular on th...

Ep 342 End the WAR with your Diet ft. BiOptimizers Matt Galant & Wade Lightheart 10.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail  What is wrong with the DIET industry today?  There is massive confusion at every turn. That goes for the average person and even knowledgeable experts. Which way is the healthiest, most sustainable way to eat? Do I go Keto, Carnivore, Vegan, or something else?   Are elimination diets a good idea? What about detoxing or intermittent fasting? What works?! What do I do?!!  No wonder...

Ep 341 Do You Hate Your Body? ft. Callie Jardine 07.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail What are your reasons for working out? Is your passion for exercise attached to something truly meaningful? Understanding the WHY behind the ‘workout’ can be the determining factor in your long-term success and how you feel about yourself along the way. YouTuber and Pilates sensation Callie Jardine visited the Critical Bench Compound to not only share her love of Pilates and Barre...

Ep 340 Fat and Frustrated Until I Learned THIS! ft. Michael Phoutrides 03.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Losing weight sucks. It is hard, looks different for every person you meet and speak to, every body type you see, and following a complicated or disciplined diet can be a total nightmare. But it does not have to be that way any longer. Not if your philosophy is rooted in the facts of how the body responds to calories.  Sometimes the process is easier than we make it out to be… if...

Ep 339 Raising Up Our Boys to be Men ft. Mark Hancock 31.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail Being a boy in our culture today has changed dramatically from decades ago. It used to be all about adventure, exploration, independence, and fun. Bike riding, baseball games, climbing trees, hide and go seek and showing up dirty, hungry, and exhausted when the sun went down. Today young boys are met with gender confusion, that they do not have to be boys if they do not want to be...

Ep 338 Healing the Invisible Wounds of War ft. Anna Tanzilla 27.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail  In our latest episode, Coach Tonya had the honor of speaking with Anna Tanzilla, the Chief Operating Officer of Camaraderie Foundation. Anna's role encompasses the crucial responsibility of leading and supporting the agency's mission, which is to provide healing for the "invisible wounds of war" experienced by Military Service Members, Veterans, and their fami...

Ep 337 I Almost Lost My Family to Rock 'n' Roll ft. Rockstar Pastor Stephen Christian 24.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail Stephen Christian Arnold is an American singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Anberlin, as well as the vocalist of his acoustic side-project Anchor & Braille. Many of the albums in the Anberlin discography have peaked in the top ten on various Billboard charts. Currently, Stephen is serving as a campus pastor for Grace Family Church...

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