The Pat Flynn Show

Pat is joined by Marianne Kane of MyOMyFitness.com to talk spiritual things, as they discuss how their fitness journeys eventually, and in often peculiar ways, led them to God.  ... About Marianne Kane "Basically, I use strength training as a way to coach self-belief; aligning strength with purpose, rather than status. Instead of chasing empty goals or being held back by fear, I inspire and empowe...

Pat talks about one of his favorite, on-the-fly conditioning routines: interval running. You should try it!

Pat offers an introduction to the study of natural theology and cosmological arguments for God. Specifically, in this episode, Pat talks about what cosmological arguments are, common misunderstandings around them, and then offers an initial presentation of two particular, metaphysical  demonstrations: The argument from contingency, and the argument against an actually infinite large collection (ak...

Leah Moler, lover of philosophy and theology, and writer at LifeAsLeahKnows , joins Pat to share her conversion story from agnosticism, through evangelicalism, to Catholicism, and why she believes faith and reason are not only not incompatible, but cannot ever really be at odds, since all come from the same source: God. ...  

Dan and Pat talk about fitness standards that every "normal" person should be able to achieve. The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for,  The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE  or  Stitcher HERE . Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen . Thank you!

Pat talks about a 5 day "improve your pull up" protocol, plus a giveaway to score 6 full weeks of pull up programming called The Simple Pull Up Plan.  Want 6 Full Weeks of Pull Up Programming? Step 1) Subscribe to the Pat Flynn Show on iTunes or Stitcher Step 2) Leave a 5-star review on either of those platforms Step 3) Screenshot your review and email us at PatFlynn(at)Chronicles(of)strength(dot)...

Can Science and Religion Co-Exist? Pat Flynn is joined by Dr. Stacy Trasancos, author of Particles of Faith, to discuss the deep and important harmony between the religious and scientific worldview, and why she believes, more than anything, that science is truly studying the handiwork of God. Dr. Trasancos shares her conversion story while highlighting those parts of her academic and scientific ca...

Pat Flynn and Aleks Salkin offer a brief defense of the 100 rep snatch test and some practical tips on how to attain it.   Show notes:  https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/in-defense-of-the-100-rep-snatch-test/

Pat continues reading and issuing commentary on Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. ... Part 1 & 2:  https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/morality-christianity-and-c-s-lewis/ Part 2:  Part 3:  https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/ep-260-dualism-vs-christianity-mere-christianity-part-3/ Part 4:  https://player.fm/series/the-pat-flynn-show/sunday-school-lord-liar-or-lunatic-mere-christianity-part-4 ...

Dan and Pat talk about how to get your first pull up, easy-healthy recipes, and how to not let "trying" get in the way of success. Also some theology.  Mentioned Resources and Related Episodes 40 Years with a Whistle: https://www.otpbooks.com/product/40_years_with_a_whistle/ To Grad From Dad: http://danjohn.net/to-grad-from-dad/ ... The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the...

Pat and Aleks discuss a recent men's health article surrounding the age-old debate of Russian vs American Kettlebell Swing.  Show notes:  https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/american-vs-russian-kettlebell-swing-lets-settle-the-debate/

Philosopher and theologian William Lane Craig recently appeared on the Ben Shapiro show to present the case for reasonable Christian belief. Pat offers commentary on that episode, dives deeper into some of the arguments, and responds to objections made to a comment he posted on a video.  Original video of Dr. Craig on The Sunday Special:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL-zJzE5clA&t=427s ... The...

Pat and Som discuss why martial arts is cool, and stuff...

Pat talks about a tough, but worthy, two minute ab challenge. 2 exercises, 60 seconds each. Think you can do it?  ... Join Pat's email list and get 101 FREE Kettlebell workouts here:  http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com  ...

Pat and Dan talk about the importance of "sacred spaces" for improving productivity, the "prisoner's dilemma" and how imposing artificial restrictions can increase training efficiency, and how to live a more balanced life.  ... How to Be Better at (Almost) Everything Be sure to snag a copy (or two!) of Pat's book How to Be Better at (Almost) Everything while it's still on sale over at Amazon here:...

Pat gives some quick tips on how to approach training like a generalist and why frequency is a key variable in developing a wide array of skills. ... Check out Strong ON! at http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/strongon

Pat is joined on the podcast by his longtime friend Aaron to discuss and (civilly) debate the differences between Catholicism and Protestantism. Pat takes the Catholic side, Aaron comes from the perspective of a non-demoninational Evangelical. The topics hit upon are quite diverse, and include: The authority and interpretation of Scripture; most importantly: Is Scripture the only authority? Or is...

Pat talks about the differences between the Russian and American swing, which he prefers, and why. Then, what role variety plays in training, especially with respect to strength and conditioning. Finally, a long, rambling monologue (yay!) on the relationship between philosophy (and reason) and faith.  Related Episodes https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/ep-263-improving-pull-up-strength-religion-...

Dan John is back with his weekly appearance on the Pat Flynn show, this time to discuss: How to establish "shark habits" (one bite, and it's done!) for everything. How specifically shark habits apply to fitness, finance, and faith.  Advice making new friends and making friends count.  Why everybody needs to listen to Earl Nightingale. Tips for improving testosterone/optimizing hormones. Why being...

Pat shares some details on his move to Wisconsin, along with some spoiler-free thoughts on the movie Endgame.  ...

Dan John returns once again to the Pat Flynn Show (in what might well become a regular, weekly segment) to discuss a wide range of topics. In this episode, Pat and Dan discuss: The value of fasting and fast mimicking diets Minimal effective approaches to training for various life stages and circumstances How Dan's background in theology has impacted his approach to coaching The Great Books series...

Pat talks about what science is. Even more so, what science can tell us about the world, and what to make of the philosophy of "Scientism." ... Be sure to join the discussion as part of my email list, which you can join at ==> http://www.101kettlebellworkouts.com ... How to Be Better at (Almost) Everything Be sure to snag a copy (or two!) of Pat's book How to Be Better at (Almost) Everything while...

Pat continues reading through Mere Christianity and offering his commentary. In this segment, we finally run into C.S. Lewis's famous presentation of the Lord, Liar, Lunatic dilemma with respect to Jesus. Which one, we must ask, was he?  ... Related Episodes https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/ep-260-dualism-vs-christianity-mere-christianity-part-3/ https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/morality-c...

Pat takes questions from people on Instagram.  ... How to Be Better at (Almost) Everything Be sure to snag a copy (or two!) of Pat's book How to Be Better at (Almost) Everything while it's still on sale over at Amazon here: ==>  https://amzn.to/2MHdHSh Want some cool bonuses to go with, including an intense 5-day fitness plan, and a collection of 1-page skill building cheatsheets? Then simply emai...

Pat talks about why fasting is worth doing EVEN if you don't want to lose weight, how to talk authentically and avoid pandering, and some thoughts on the fire at Notre Dame and what this symbolizes. ... The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for,  The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE  or  Stitcher HERE . Reading your...