The Pat Flynn Show

Pat talks about two very important fitness philosophies: Generalism, or being better than most people, at most things, even if you aren't the best at any one; and minimalism, which is doing the least you need to reach the goal at hand.  Generalism teaches that hard-core specialization is not only a waste of time for the majority of people, but may even lead to serious, negative consequences. Bette...

Can we know truth? Does God exist? Did the universe *have* to be the way that it is? Dr. Josh Rasmussen, PhD in analytic metaphysics, joins me for a deep and riveting conversation about the biggest questions of life, and our attempts to answer them. It's philosophy week on the Pat Flynn show! About Dr. Josh Rasmussen Joshua L. Rasmussen, Ph. D., is a professor of philosophy at Azusa Pacific Univer...

Can you know of God through reason alone? What can philosophy tell us about God's existence and nature? Dr. Robert Delfino joins me to a deep and interesting philosophical conversation about how the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas and his famous "5 ways" can help us to form a better understanding of the divine. About Dr. Robert Delfino     Robert A. Delfino is Associate Professor of Philosophy at St....

Pat talks about the hidden benefits of participating in a fitness challenge and what to keep in mind when doing so. Also, how to overcome the all or nothing mindset and find the consistency you need for long term fitness success. ... Support the Show! Please take 1 minute to subscribe and rate the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher - this is the best way you can support the show! https://itunes.apple.c...

Pat talks about some cool ways to cook the kettlebell swing, so you can get even more out of the exercise.  ... The 300 Swings Kettlebell Challenge Is Starting Soon! - Hurry, Hurry! http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/300swingschallenge

Since we're on the verge of our next 300 Swings Kettlebell Challenge, Pat takes the time to explain what this challenge is about, why you should take part, and how to get started.  ... The 300 Swings Kettlebell Challenge - Early Bird Registration Now Open: http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/300swingschallenge

Today is a Fast Friday episode, where Pat answers a few quick questions from listeners.  Questions today are: - Is fasting effective for preventing muscle loss as a form of dieting? - What do you need to start a podcast (equipment wise)? - What is the most interesting book that Pat has read this year.   ... Show Notes and Resources Podcasting mic I use: https://amzn.to/2LrkQJn The Experience of Go...

Today, Pat and Som get philosophical and ask the question, can truth be known? In this episode: - What is "truth?" - Is truth relative? - Does the proposition "there are no absolute truths" make sense? - Why are these questions even important? - And more! ... Listeners of The Pat Flynn Show: Please take 1 minute to subscribe and rate the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher - this is the best way you can...

Pat gives his most up-to-date opinion on intermittent fasting--what it is, why you should do it, and ways to get started.  Things discussed: How intermittent fasting can help reform your relationship with hunger and food. Why intermittent fasting (when properly understood) is both psychologically and physiologically beneficial. A nutritional strategy for safe, sustainable weight loss that uses int...

My wife (the wonderful Christine) tells her conversion story out of athiesm to Christianity, and finally--to the last place she'd ever thought she'd go--Catholicism.  ... Show Notes and Resources Mere Christianity - C.S. Lewis Orthodoxy G.K. Chesterton Catholicism by WOF My wife's Instagram and Website TheCatholicMama.com The Catholic Mama on Instagram The Catholic Mama podcast

Steph Gaudreau joins Pat for a conversation on everything from living couchless, finding sneaky ways to move more throughout the day, and the struggles of re-branding a business. ... https://www.stupideasypaleo.com/2018/07/12/couchless-living/ https://www.stupideasypaleo.com/

Pat and Som talk about "The 3 Ways" to evaluate a coach aside from the letters after their name: 1) Do they practice what the preach? 2) Are they able to produce results repeatedly in others? 3) Are they consistent with their philosophy, yet willing to evolve in light of new evidence? They also discuss whether certifications (particularly in fitness) are worthwhile, and how to make up your mind ab...

Pat and Aleks talk about the one question all really efficient people ask, even if they don't know it: "If you only had 3 days a week, 15 minutes a day to reach your goal, what would you do?" ... Interested in attending our September Strong ON! Certification? Email us at PatFlynn(At)ChroniclesOfStrength(DOT)com with the subject line of "Strong ON! Certification" for info and an invite.  ... Get yo...

Pat answers a few general (but important) nutrition questions, including:  - Do you need to count calories to lose weight?  - Tips for dealing with emotional eating struggles  - Ways to get started with intermittent fasting (and reasons why you should) ... Listeners of The Pat Flynn Show: Please take 1 minute to subscribe and rate the podcast on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE - this is the best way...

On this episode of Sunday School, Pat (Catholic) is joined by Aleks Salkin (Jew) and Aaron Fountaine (Protestant) to share the value that religion has brought into their lives, after years of rejecting it. Topic discussed: - Why "the moral law" isn't just a set of rules, but instructions for human happiness. - How two people who were ardently anti-religious are now devoutly so. - How to reconcile...

Episode 148: Minimalism 101 - The How, What, and Why There's a lot of talk about minimalism these days,  but what does it really mean? Is minimalism disavowing yourself of possessions, selling your home, and living out of a backpack? Well, not exactly. At least, that's not the way most people should think about it. Rather, minimalism is the cross-section between effectiveness (doing the right thin...

On this episode, Pat takes questions from listeners (hey, that's you!). Topics include: ** The best kettlebell exercises for building and strengthening the glutes. ** How to get started studying philosophy, and why everybody should. ** Tactics and strategies for building an email list, and why every business owner should. ** How a background in music helped Pat become a better fitness coach. (Pat'...

Pat and Aleks talk about why so many people drop out of the fitness game over summertime, and how to not let that happen to you.  ... http://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/summercamp

Often it has been said the notion of a "body transformation" presents a moral challenge: On the one hand, the very idea seems to suggest that we're not quite enough. On the other, it seems that everyone in the industry is trying to win customers by making these challenges all the more ridiculous and extreme--to the point that they're not even healthy; they're just obnoxious (if not outright danger...

Pat takes questions from YOU, the listen. Topics include supplement recommendations, dieting advice for those just starting out, business advice for those just starting out, and what to make of spiritual experiences. 

Pat talks about political correctness culture and how it relates to faith. 

In this episode, Pat talks about the infamous 100 rep "snatch test", whether he thinks it's a reasonable standard and something worth shooting for, or an unnecessary barrier to entry.  ... Be sure to get info on the upcoming Strong ON! Certification by emailing us at PatFlynn(AT)ChroniclesOfStrength(DOT)com with the subject line of "Strong ON! Certification" ... And if you're interested in trainin...

Pat talks about the two essential principles for self-improvement that apply equally outside the gym, as they do within: Specific adaptations and progressive overload. NOTE: For info on the Strong ON Certification, email us at PatFlynn(AT)ChroniclesOfStrength(DOT)com with the subject line of "Strong ON! Certification" ... Please take 1 minute to subscribe and review The Pat Flynn Show on iTunes. W...

Pat talks about the two essential principles for self-improvement that apply equally outside the gym, as they do within: Specific adaptations and progressive overload. NOTE: For info on the Strong ON Certification, email us at PatFlynn(AT)ChroniclesOfStrength(DOT)com with the subject line of "Strong ON! Certification" ... Please take 1 minute to subscribe and review The Pat Flynn Show on iTunes. W...

Shane Kapler, who runs ExplainingChristianity.com , joins me to talk about what we can learn from the prayer life of Jesus (and how to make it our own.). I was very happy to have Shane join me for this discussion; he not only brought my attention to details of Jesus's prayer that I was previously unaware of, but offered specific insights on how to incorporate prayer throughout the day--"prayer sna...