WeAreFFTK

In this Episode Coco & Nikki Discuss the hardest parts you'll have to endure while being on your faith and fitness journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearefftk/message

On this Episode Coco and Nikki are going to keep it real with you and help you decide if you need a gym or church in your life. Stay tuned and find out more on the @wearefftk podcast. 3:30 Nikki shares her thoughts on if you need a gym to reach your fitness goals and discusses why your will is so important. NOTABLE VERSE 1Timothy 4:8 NIV "For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come." 9:42 Coco provides us with her unique perspective on if you need a church home and she also defines what a true church is. NOTABLE VERSE: Matthew 18:20 NIV: "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.'' 15:30 Nikki and Coco talk about how you shouldn't sleep on bedside Baptist aka Online Church. 19:09. Nikki breaks down how a squad can just as important as the gym 24:14 Coco shares a real word about why it is important to share your gifts and talents with others 26:02 Coco - be the example that Jesus was! 27:37 Coco shares how Growing spiritually doesn't start or begin with you 34:40 Nikki explains why your health is non-negotiable 41:12 Coco breaks down how you will know when you need to be part of a church and what you will get from joining 43:23 Nikki shares how creativity will help you when you don't have access to a gym Thank you for listening. Want more from @wearefftk ? Follow us on instagram.com/wearefftk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearefftk/message

Coco and Nikki encourage us all to make better choices with sensible actionable advice, real life experiences and humor. You are already FFTK ( fit for the kingdom)! 2:14 Nikki explains why it's important to not be complacent in your life in order to fully serve God's kingdom. 8:12 Coco explains how making better choices and changing your perspective about yourself will take your faith life to another level. 14:56 Nikki shares how a limited mindset holds you back from doing better. 19:58 Notable supporting scripture: Philippians 4:13 I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me 22:07 Coco shares a bar “repeating the same offenses will get you left on Read” 28:45 Nikki breaks down the “Savior Mentality.” 35:00 Coco explains how making better choices sooner results in better consequences later. 39:25 Nikki gives examples of how you can make better choices now in your fitness journey that will change you and your family's lives in the long run. 41:49 Nikki gives examples on how to be more intentional with your workouts and eating Thank you for listening to We Are FFTK! If you enjoy our podcast please share and subscribe! Follow us on Instagram at www.instragram.com/wearefftk . Subscribe to our newsletter, get updates on our fitness apparel and more at www.wearefftk.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearefftk/message

Nikki and Coco will reveal to you how you are ALREADY ready to be fftk (fit for the kingdom) Thank you to all who participated in our @wearefftk giveaway. Congratulations the winners of our fftk apparel: @_sheemm and Chef Frank Curtis @food4kingsthrone ! Thanks for joining us! Be sure to rate the podcast and share with friends. Follow us @wearefftk on Instagram www.instragram.com/wearefftk 3:20 Coco kicks it off and explains what false belief is keeping you from starting to build a relationship with God. Notable scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. 11:07 Nikki shares how prayer and the Holy spirit works together to transform your life. Notable scripture: Romans Chapter 26-27: In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God's people in accordance with the will of God. 12:53 Nikki makes it clear how you are already ready for your fitness journey. 22:16 Coco shares how acceptance, repentance and believing (faith) further prepares you to advance in your walk with God. 26:08 Nikki and Coco share how to boost your fitness motivation 32:32 Coco breaks down how your mindset will change about sin and distractions when you grow in your relationship with God. 35:55 Nikki further discusses how honesty, forgiveness and creating a healthy relationship with your body and food will help you get back on track when you know you are off course. 40:00 Coco shares 3 major points on why YOU are ALREADY ready to be fftk (fit for the kingdom)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearefftk/message

EP6 Am I supposed to like this? In episode 6 fitness professionals Coco (@cocochaneljonez) and NIkki (@mpowered_fit ) share how you can overcome the growing pains and plateaus we all experience in our walk in faith and fitness. Also head to @wearefftk on instagram to find out more about our fftk merchandise giveaway. Good luck! 5:50 Nikki shares how she overcame a physical limitation she struggled with for years. 10:05 Coco shares how doing your own work to get to know God and the word changed her life and grew her faith. 17:11 Nikki breaks down why it's important to check your progress 20:48 Coco explains how your belief system is developed and why changing it is vital to your walk with God 29:20 Coco gives us a word with “More God, More Problems” as she says, “The enemy ain't trying to stop nobody who ain't doing nothing!” 32:37 Proverbs 16:3 - Commit your works to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him], And your plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance]. Amplified version 35:40 Coco shares how changing your perspective will help you navigate growing pains. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy our podcast rate and share with a friend. Be blessed fam! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearefftk/message

On Episode 5 Coco and Nikki discuss the “D” word...Discipline and the importance of Discipline in both the Fitness and Spiritual Journey 2:44 Nikki defines the foundations of self-discipline 6:51 Coco breaks down what the word discipline really means and backs it up with a poignant bible scripture Proverbs 12:1 - Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. 9:31 Knowledge + Action = Wisdom 11:36 - Here's a word of the day for y'all rhabdomyolysis ( google it) ;) 12:32 Coco shares a great example of how wisdom is needed and developed from childhood Applicable verse: Proverbs 29:15 To discipline a child produces wisdom. 20:13 Nikki shares the 4 D's of self-discipline and breaks down how sacrifice is pleasing to God 29:50 Coco explains how lacking self-discipline impacts God's Kingdom 34:01 Coco drops gems on what discipline is NOT… issa a whole word 43:06 Proverbs 21:5 With good planning and hard work leads to prosperity but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. Thank you for listening to We Are FFTK! Follow us on Instragram @wearefftk for more tips on how to stay FFTK ( fit for the kingdom). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearefftk/message

During this Episode Coco and Nikki share how fasting can advance your progress in faith and fitness. Come them for “The Fast Life.” 2:22 Nikki defines fasting 3:34 Nikki shares the physical and mental benefits of fasting 6:23 Coco defines a spiritual fast 7:51 Nikki describes how fasting propelled her bodybuilding physique 10:10 Nikki shares how she struggled with binge eating after her bodybuilding competitions 11:15 Nikki explains why she tried Intermittent fasting 11:52 How to manage the stress that comes with fasting 14:59 Coco breaks down the origination and intention of the very well know Daniel Fast 18:52 Coco shares the benefits of the Daniel fast 22:24 Nikki shares how bodybuilding brought her closer to God 25:12 2CorinthiansChapter 12:9 - But he said to me, “ My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 27:50 Coco shares what our attitude should be when we are fasting spiritually 30:29 Coco talks about what you can fast from and what you can do to be successful 38:33 Nikki shares a scripture for perseverance: Galatians Chapter 6:9 - So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up. 40:19 Coco shares a powerful verse that will help you have a successful fast. Matthew 6:16 “And when you fast, don't make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearefftk/message

This episode Coco and Nikki discuss why and how they manage their time and minds to prioritize faith and fitness for themselves and the kingdom. Follow us at @wearefftk on instagram. #fftk 2:55 Nikki discusses how our mindset affects how we manage our time and how we can change our mindset. 6:05 Coco discusses how talking to God can make all the difference in how he works in your life to help you with your needs. She also emphasizes the actions we must take for real change to happen. 9:47 Nikki talks about the importance of scheduling and how to create daily success 14:17 Coco breaks down how prioritizing God first will help you tap into how to manage your day. 17:24 Nikki has strong words about when is the best time to workout. 22:20 Coco is going in about the power of being proactive with God 24:55 Distractions are the Enemy of Execution 28:37 How to create a safe space for God Thanks for listening fam! Follow us on Instagram at @wearefftk #fftk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearefftk/message

Understand why you're doing it in the first place. What was the deciding factor to connect to God? What was the root reason for your fitness voyage? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearefftk/message

Meet the Hosts Of the #WeareFftk Podcast and Find out what makes FFTK stands for. Are you #FFTK Certified? On this episode of We are FFTK fitness trainer and marketing strategist Coco- Chanel and Nurse Practitioner and Fitness trainer Nikki share their entertaining stories about how they met, how they grew in faith and fitness and what does FFTK mean to them. To find more about the FFTK movement. Ffollow us on Instagram at @wearefftk, follow us on youtube at wearefftk. Grab the fly FFTK merchandise as at www.wearefftk.com . Thanks for listening and sharing fam! Follow Coco- Chanel Jonez at @cocochaneljonez on instragram Follow Nicole “Nikki” Hairston at mpowered_fit Shout out to @_jwhales for the dope Intro and Outro Highlights: 12: 38 - Coco shares a gem: God doesn't call on the qualified he qualifies the called 14:11 - Nikki shares the story about how Coco and her met, but tells it all wrong LOL! 22:11 What is the FFTK Movement? 28:17 Nikki and Coco explains how you ( yes you!) are already fit for the kingdom Coco and Nikki have type I personality types per the DISC assessment. Google DISC assessment to find out more about yours. Shout at to Tassili's Raw Reality for the bomb vegan wraps in Atlanta. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearefftk/message