Podcasts – Faith and Fitness Podcast

In this episode Mark talks about Covid19 and asks the question “what will be your new normal?”

In this episode Mark shares a chapter from the the book series The Singer Trilogy by Calvin Miller, and provides encouragement that “what looks like death can become your greatest victory”.

In this episode Mark talks about: weight loss, fat, muscle and gives tips on how to exercise most efficiently.

In this episode Mark interviews co-owner of Kornerstone Barbell, Kurt Kornelsen. For more information check out their website https://www.kornerstonebarbell.com/

In this episode Mark talks about: competitive powerlifting, going through a tough personal event, and stepping back to take perspective.

Episode 11: Fuelled by Purpose In this episode Mark is at Crossroads Church in Selkirk, Manitoba and he shares from Joshua 24:1-15. He uses this text as a platform to ask the the what and more importantly the why of living out our lives.  

Episode 10: Gymidation – Getting it right before getting it right In this episode Mark and Tim discuss the topic of people feeling ‘intimidated’ by the gym. They build on this by further discussing the concept that people try to get their physical health to a ‘level’ before joining a gym or a fitness class, … Continue reading Episode 10: Gymidation – Getting it right before getting it right

Episode 9: Who is your Guide? In this episode Mark and Tim discuss peaks and valleys in both fitness and faith journeys. Mark talks about his experiences hiking and the importance of having the right guide and trusting that guide, and the parallel this has to faith. Photo credit: Shauna Marble

Episode 8: It’s NOT about the destination, its about the journey In this episode Mark and Tim discuss the importance of the journey in faith, fitness and life, and how we need to embrace where we are at on the way to a destination. Mark shares a recent experience from his own life in which … Continue reading Episode 8: It’s NOT about the destination, its about the journey

Episode 7: What’s the frequency Kenneth? – Rest and Recovery In this episode Tim and Mark discuss rest and recovery. The topic of rest is emphasized with the subject of sleep and how the frequency emitted from our tv’s and smart devices is having a negative affect on us. Recovery is discussed in a practical … Continue reading Episode 7: What’s the frequency Kenneth? – Rest and Recovery

Episode 6: Exam Time! For college and university students in North America its exam time! In this episode Mark and Tim discuss being tested both physically and spiritually. They also ask the question who is your trainer preparing you to be tested? Scripture: Malachi 3:10, Luke 4:12, Psalms 139:23-24, Hebrews 4:12-16

Episode 5: Guard Your Heart Rate Monitor In this episode Mark and Tim discuss the importance of guarding your heart, both physically and spiritually, and how to monitor your heart appropriately both physically and spiritually. Theme verse for the episode – Proverbs 4:23 “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from … Continue reading Episode 5: Guard Your Heart Rate Monitor

Episode 4: Give Up, Giving Up! In this episode Tim and Mark talk about Ash Wednesday/Lent and the practice is giving something up. They also talk discuss this time of year is when gym attendance drops off, and and how people can press on towards their goals. Scripture for this episode is Philippians 3:14 – … Continue reading Episode 4: Give Up, Giving Up!

Episode 3: Faith and FITTness – Sermon In this special episode Pastor Tim invited Mark to give a sermon on the topic of faith and fitness. Mark presents the FITT principle and how we can apply it to both our physical and spiritual training. Click on the text below to get the powerpoint slides to … Continue reading Episode 3: Faith and FITTness – Sermon

Episode 2: Clutter and Committing Consistently In this episode Mark and Tim build on last episodes discussion of New Year’s resolutions, encouragement to remove some of the clutter from our lives so that we can commit consistently to our goals. Scripture for this episode is Romans 12:2 Bass and Drums by Rick Dickert provided by … Continue reading Episode 2: Commit Consistently