Beyond The Stripes

In this episode Shelton and Macie sit down and talk about their experience in the city that never sleeps, NEW YORK! They go in detail about their hotel stay, yankee stadium, times square, and everything in between! This one covers a lot and you may get a couple chuckles throughout. Make sure to follow us on our instagram pages Beyond The Stripes and 13 Bar Performance for a bunch of great content!

In this episode Shelton and Macie sit down and talk on anxiety. Shelton shares why he thinks anxiety is so high today and what we need in our lives to fix it. They also discuss Philippians 4 and how a lot of people don't understand its meaning. Make sure to follow us on our instagram pages Beyond The Stripes and 13 Bar Performance for a bunch of great content!

In this episode Macie shares the story of her moms passing and how she leans on Gods word for comfort. Shelton also goes into why we need to not be afraid of death and what happens when we do leave this earth.Make sure to follow us on our instagram pages Beyond The Stripes and 13 Bar Performance for a bunch of great content!

In this episode Shelton and Macie dive a little deeper into the build up of speaking at SummerStrong. Shelton dissects his experience and shares some personal thoughts on the weekend. Make sure to follow us on our instagram pages Beyond The Stripes and 13 Bar Performance for a bunch of great content!

In this episode Macie and Shelton tell the story of US Army Corporal Desmond Doss and his courageous act of faith and belief system. They also discuss how the world has brainwashed us on what being courageous really means. Make sure to follow us on our instagram pages Beyond The Stripes and 13 Bar Performance for a bunch of great content!

There is a big difference between knowing what you believe and know WHY you believe. Macie and Shelton sit down to discuss how our worldly views effect this and ways to really understand the WHY behind our belief system.Make sure to follow us on our instagram pages Beyond The Stripes and 13 Bar Performance for a bunch of great content!

Manhood, Masculinity, and Christian Character: In our second episode in this devotional series, Shelton and Macie talk about temptation and how “seducers” are all around us. They discuss how our phones, computers, television, and even our work environment is full of these seducers. They also talk about how it can slowly start taking down a marriage, home, and even your work ethic. We need to keep our eyes open both mentally or physically because this danger is everywhere. Make sure to follow us on our instagram pages Beyond The Stripes and 13 Bar Performance for a bunch of great content!

Tactical Strength and Conditioning Coach Mike Kelley joins Shelton on the Podcast today. Prior to joining the tactical space, Mike worked in collegiate athletics. Shelton and Mike worked together at Liberty University and the two caught up to discuss many topics involving coaching, life, faith, family, and much more! Hope you enjoy the conversation! Make sure to follow us on our instagram pages Beyond The Stripes and 13 Bar Performance for a bunch of great content!

Manhood, Masculinity, and Christian Character: In our first episode in this new devotional series, Shelton and Macie introduce how true purpose is what Men seek, and how that is achieved. They also talk about how Men have an identity problem, simply because of their own failure as husband, fathers, and leaders. This series is going to be a good one, make sure you tune in and spread the word! Make sure to follow us on our instagram pages Beyond The Stripes and 13 Bar Performance for a bunch of great content!

How To Love People You Disagree With: In our fifth and final devotional of the series, Shelton and Macie talk about our true purpose as Christians. It's no secret that our world seems more divided than ever. Whether it's political parties that can't agree on a nation's budget or religious groups that spew hatred toward each other, there always seems to be a tension in the relational, spiritual, and political climate of our world. Let's not forget that God so loved...the world. Every single soul on this planet, past, present, and future, He loves. While we'll never have His capacity to love people, we are still called to love others. Make sure to follow us on our instagram pages Beyond The Stripes and 13 Bar Performance for a bunch of great content!

How To Love People You Disagree With: In our fourth devotional of the series Shelton and Macie talk about how to handle people who may not believe in Jesus, how everything revolves around the fruits of the Spirit, and how we need to get out of our Christian bubble to share the gospel! This one is a good one that you do not want to miss! Make sure to follow us on our instagram pages Beyond The Stripes and 13 Bar Performance for a bunch of great content!

In this episode of Talkin' Training Shelton sits down and answers training questions from his instagram page 13 Bar Performance. Shelton talks about how his program has changed since his Celiac diagnosis, new programming that plans to drop soon, training smarter, and how the shoes we wear for training is very important, along with much much more. Tune in for the 2nd edition of Talkin' Training!

How To Love People You Disagree With: In our third devotional of the series Shelton and Macie talk about the difference between empathy and sympathy, the importance of listening with purpose and how we need to consider other people's stances on things. Especially in the culture we live in today.

Founder of Performance First US, Exercise Physiologist & former Navy SEAL, Jeff Nichols, joins Shelton on this podcast to talk about a wide array of topics in the performance world. They discuss and breakdown what they have seen through their years of experience within the field of strength and conditioning relating to the tactical, collegiate and professional settings. Shelton also goes BEYOND with Jeff to talk about the importance of forgiveness, love, and how we as a society have more in common than we think. Tune in and enjoy!

How To Love People You Disagree With: In our second devotional of the series Shelton and Macie talk about how in todays society, we put WAY too much of our time and respect into worldly things. They discuss how todays arguments (especially on social media) are pointless and there really isn't a reason to win an argument or sound smarter. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter and there is a more respectful way to go about it.

In this episode Shelton sits down with Chad Pearson who now currently serves as a Human Performance Strength and Conditioning Specialist for elite military personnel in the Eastern United States. Chad opens up about the positives of making the switch from the collegiate setting to the tactical setting. He explains how “his WHY” changed once his first son arrived and how he wants to set the example as a father and husband. Chad has a love for fishing and hunting which is something that only plays a role in his personal life, but in his faith journey.

How To Love People You Disagree With: In our first devotional of the series Shelton and Macie talk about how loving God and loving your neighbor pretty much can cure everything going on in the world right now. He made us to love others and love like He did! These are going to be good, so tune in to this new series.

In this episode Shelton sits down with the host of The Built Different Podcast and Ignite Men's Ministry Zach Clinton. Zach talks about attending a Christian High School and College, the process of homeschooling, and goes into his podcast and the purpose of Ignite! Zach is recently married and discusses how it's important to have private time and time together as a couple with God. So many good topics and takeaways from this one!

Living Changed: In our fourth and final devotional of the series Shelton and Macie talk about the unique gift we have to help spread the Gospel. They relate this topic to social media, your work space and even your home life! So tune in to our last devotional of the Living Changed series.

Shelton sits down with coach H.R. Greer who is now the Director of Strength & Conditioning at Weatherford High School in Texas (6A). Growing up in a unique situation with his mother and brother. H.R. talks about his faith and how it played and continues to play a role in his daily life.

In this special episode, Shelton and Macie had the opportunity to sit down with Shelton's parents (Shelton and Roxanne Stevens). With almost 90 years of life experience, we get the honor of hearing about his fathers up bringing. He talks about his struggles growing up, farm life, work ethic, and so much more a lot of us take for granted and don't have the opportunity to hear now a days. We want to thank them both for sharing!“There is not too many people out there that's lived and endured the life my father has. A father should never have to bury their children, yet he has had to bury both his only daughter and one of his sons at a very early age to cancer. Currently dealing with another son who is battling cancer, he shares the moments of their passing and how he deals with such heartache on a daily basis. If you don't listen to anything else in this episode, DO NOT MISS what he has to say with about this.”

Living Changed: In our third devotional of the series we talk about how sometimes our new years goals can be self centered. We all may be focused on the wrong goals and this year it's time to change that!

In this episode of Talkin' Training, Shelton answers specific training questions from his Intagram followers and dives deep into why using his style of the Conjugate Method works best for him and his athletes. He compares Concurrent and Conjugate style training, some Conjugate principles, how he programs the lifts, and goes into the importance of Energy System Development. You don't want to miss this one!

Living Changed: In our second devotional of the series we talk about how it's ok to surrender and forgive. As Christ followers, forgiveness is something we do daily—even when we don't want to do it.

Shelton sits down with former Division I baseball athlete Josh Barrick. Shelton had the opportunity to coach Josh at Liberty University but this interview goes way beyond talking sports and his weight room experience. Josh discusses the power of God's grace, how the holy spirit shines through those who accept the Lord, and how he approaches his relationship as a soon to be husband. Josh now works with his family ministry Hope Out Loud, which is built on a family story you have to hear in this episode.

Living Changed: In our first devotional of the series we dive into the word to discuss thankfulness and gratitude moving into the new year.

In this episode Shelton and Macie sit down and discuss why Holiday Traditions are so important and why they tend to slip away. They also answer questions on bargain shopping and give some tips for those who are sucked into a 9 to 5 job!

Shelton and Macie sit down to discuss the why and how behind 13 Bar Performance and Beyond The Stripes. They also answer a few questions from the community!