The Warrior Up Podcast with Amy Smith

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you're the one standing in the way of the life God is calling you to live? Maybe you've been telling yourself... • "I'll start when the time is right." • "If I can't do it perfectly, why even try?" • "My life doesn't really matter." Warrior Sister, those aren't God's words. They're lies t...

Send us Fan Mail Fit friend in Christ, have you ever wondered if God still has a purpose for your life... or if you've missed your opportunity? In this episode, my husband, Tim, and I share what God taught us during our recent trip to the Los Angeles Dream Center. We went expecting to encourage others, but once again, God used the experience to encourage and challenge us. We talk about the in...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you've gone too far, messed up too much, or disappointed God beyond repair? In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, my sweet friend Rachel shares her story of redemption, recovery, and the incredible grace of Jesus. Rachel and I talk about how we met through my FitCamp workouts taken to the Dream Center and online workouts, Bible study, and...

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sister, have you ever noticed how easy it is to get out of your routine during the summer? The schedules change. Vacations happen. Late nights turn into slow mornings. Before you know it, the healthy habits that were serving you so well start slipping away. In this episode, I share 5 simple ways to stay steady in your faith, fitness, and health this summer, even when life feel...

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sister, One year ago this week, my book Get Fit On Purpose was released into the world. As I've reflected on that journey, I've realized something powerful: These 7 disciplines aren't just chapters in a book. They've become the blueprint I continue to live by every single day. They've helped me navigate grief, challenges, motherhood, marriage, ministry...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Fit Sister and Daughter of God… food is one of God’s gifts. But for so many women, it has quietly become a struggle filled with cravings, shame, emotional eating, exhaustion, and the constant cycle of “starting over Monday.” In today’s episode of The Warrior Up Podcast, we’re talking about: God-made food vs. man-made food emotional eating & cravings what science and the B...

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sister… if you’ve been feeling frustrated with your body lately, this conversation is for you. 💜 Maybe you’re trying to eat better, move more, and stay consistent… yet you still feel inflamed, exhausted, puffy, stressed, discouraged, or stuck in a cycle of gaining weight even while trying your best. Today we’re talking about the deeper issues behind hormonal weight gain — inc...

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sister, so many Christian women love Jesus deeply… yet still feel exhausted, discouraged, overwhelmed, frustrated in their bodies, and stuck in the cycle of shame, stress, inconsistency, and starting over. In this heartfelt episode of The Warrior Up Podcast, I’m sharing why this battle is not just physical but spiritual too. We’re talking about: - the lies women believe about...

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sister… are you exhausted from trying harder all the time? Trying to lose the weight. Trying to feel confident again. Trying to “fix” yourself. Trying to stay motivated. In today’s deeply personal episode, I share: a Mother’s Day weekend story that unexpectedly wrecked me (in the best way) what God showed me during a power outage why so many women feel emotionally & spirit...

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sister, have you ever felt like you’ve messed up too much… fallen too many times… or gone too far to truly start over? In this deeply powerful Warrior Up conversation, I sit down with Carla inside the chapel of the Los Angeles Dream Center as she shares her raw testimony of battling alcoholism, depression, destructive relationships, and the hopeless cycle of trying rehab after...

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sister, this week on The Warrior Up Podcast, I’m sitting down at the Los Angeles Dream Center with my dear friend Amber for one of the most hope-filled conversations we’ve had yet. If you have ever felt tired, ashamed, stuck, or like giving up on yourself… this episode is for you. Amber shares pieces of her powerful redemption story, the lies she once believed, the moments she...

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sister… If you’ve been feeling tired, weaker, or like your body just isn’t responding the way it used to… this episode is for you. Strength training is not just a “nice option.” It’s non-negotiable if you want to feel better, move well, and stay energized as you get older. And no… this isn’t about bodybuilding or spending hours in the gym. This is about: * Supporting your body...

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sister… this one is for you. Have you ever felt so motivated to start your fitness journey… only to lose momentum a few days or weeks later? You’re not alone, and there is so much hope in Jesus. In today’s episode of The Warrior Up Podcast , we’re getting to the root of why consistency feels so hard, and how to finally break the cycle… not by chasing feelings, but by standing...

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sister… have you ever felt guilty for taking time to work out, eat well, or simply take care of yourself? Like you should be doing something for someone else instead? In this episode, we’re getting real about why so many Christian women believe taking care of themselves is selfish, and what God’s Word actually says. You’ll learn: • Why constantly pouring out can leave you exha...

Send us Fan Mail Hey Fit Sister. Have you ever lost weight… only to find it slowly creeping back on? You started strong. You had momentum. But somewhere along the way… life happened. In this episode, we’re talking about why so many women regain the weight, and how to walk in lasting freedom with Jesus. Because this isn’t just about weight loss. This is about living differently in your body, your m...

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sister… can we talk honestly for a second? If you’ve been feeling tired… dealing with constant cravings… feeling bloated or just off in your body… and wondering why nothing seems to change ~ this episode is for you. This isn’t about you lacking discipline. We’re living in a world full of ultra-processed, man-made foods that are keeping you stuck in cycles of cravings, low ener...

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sister… if you’ve ever felt like giving up on yourself… like you’ve tried to change but nothing seems to stick… or maybe you’ve believed the lie that you’ll never really change... this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a very personal part of my story… how Jesus met me in my brokenness, began healing my mind and heart, and even used fitness as part of that tr...

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sister… have you ever started strong in your fitness journey, only to fall off track and feel discouraged? Maybe you’ve thought: “I’ve failed too many times.” “I just don’t have the discipline.” “What’s the point?” The truth is, sometimes the biggest battle in our health journey isn’t the enemy… it’s the thoughts that convince us to defeat ourselves. In today’s episode, I’m sh...

Send us Fan Mail Hey Fit Sister in Christ 💜 If the world has felt heavy and your body or peace has taken a hit lately, this episode is for you. In this honest conversation, I share a personal moment that reminded me how urgent and precious life is ~ and why caring for your body is spiritual stewardship, especially in stressful seasons. We’ll talk about the body–fear connection, how wise movement...

Send us Fan Mail Hey Fit Sisters, today’s episode is extra special!  I’m chatting with my dear friend Christina, who has faithfully walked her weight loss and fitness journey with Jesus at the center. Her story is real, honest, and packed with encouragement for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to take that next step. We talk about her struggles, mindset shifts, and how staying consisten...

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sister, imagine approaching your health with confidence, knowing you’re caring for your body in a way that reflects God’s wisdom, not culture’s confusion. In this episode, we’re talking about steady, life-giving habits that support balanced blood sugar (I share the 'Blood Sugar Five'), wiser nutrition, and consistent energy so you can show up fully for your calling....

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sister… are you tired of starting over with weight loss? In Part 2 of this 2-part series , I’m sharing Godly ways to lose weight that actually last ~ without extremes, quick fixes, or diet culture. We’ll talk about sustainable nutrition, balancing blood sugar, and stewarding the body God has entrusted to you with wisdom and discipline. I also open a grace-filled conversation a...

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sister… are you tired of starting over with weight loss? In Part 1 of this 2-part series , I’m sharing Godly ways to lose weight that actually last ~ without extremes, quick fixes, or diet culture. We’ll talk about sustainable nutrition, balancing blood sugar, and stewarding the body God has entrusted to you with wisdom and discipline. I also open a grace-filled conversation a...

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sister, thanks so much for being here! Today, I’m sharing why strength training has become a non-negotiable in my own life and why it matters so much for women who follow Jesus. I’ll walk you through weight training ~ the myths and facts, how it helps our body, mindset, and faith, and why caring for our bodies is an act of stewardship, not vanity. We’ll talk about: Why women l...

Send us Fan Mail Fit Sisters, this is Part 2 of our Coaching Q&A. Today’s episode is a coaching-style conversation with real questions from real women who love Jesus and want to care for their bodies without guilt, shame, or the pressure to strive. If you’ve been feeling tired, unmotivated, discouraged by progress, or stuck in the cycle of starting over, this episode is for you. We talk about...