Podcasts about Endurance

On November 21, 1915, the hope of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his twenty-seven crew members sank, along with their ship Endurance, into the dark below the Antarctic ice. They were stranded, thousands of miles from home. Later, the crew shared several things that aided their survival, including a banjo. Embarking on their brutal trek, Leonard Hussey (the expedition’s meteorologist) was the only person allowed more than two pounds of personal gear. He was allowed to bring his twelve-pound Windsor banjo. “It’s vital mental medicine,” Shackleton told Hussey, “and we shall need it.” The crew’s journals explained the power of Hussey’s music. “The banjo does . . . supply brain food,” wrote one sailor. Another reflected on “Hussey’s indispensable banjo.” The Bible presents music as one of God’s immense gifts, a way His healing and comfort enter the human heart. In the tragic story of King Saul, we hear how (due to his disobedience) he was oppressed by an “evil spirit” (1 Samuel 16:14). And what did Saul’s attendants believe the king needed to provide relief? Music. So, they found young David with his harp. “David would take up his lyre and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him” (v. 23). Music offers more than mere entertainment. It can bring joy, renew hope, and comfort weary souls. It’s truly one of God’s powerful gifts.

Your ability to hike and hunt hard for multiple days is directly dependent on your fitness and mental toughness. If you do one thing to prepare for your hunt, rucking/pack training may just be your best bet. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn show their current systems and talk through how they weave rucking into their pre-season training regimen.  As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

How do we keep doing good when life gets tough?In today's episode, Richelle Alessi invites us to explore the true meaning of persevering in our daily lives, even when our challenges make it feel impossible. Together, we'll reflect on Galatians 6:9, discovering how small acts of kindness and choosing the right path (especially when no one is watching) can lead to a harvest of peace and inner strength.Let's gather as a community to pray and encourage one another to keep growing in goodness and faith, trusting that in God's timing, every little effort makes a difference.Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW VIDEO EPISODES! You can watch our new video episodes on YouTube! Watch Our Video DevotionalsNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.We pray our personal reflections and devotions will empower you to grow your faith in God, and that you'll join us every morning in prayer! HELP US GROW THE MMD COMMUNITYSubscribe to the show on this appShare this with a friendJoin our newsletter Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Leave a reviewSupport Our Friends and FamilyConnect with the original host of MMD  Alison DelamotaFollow our family's podcast The Family Business with The Alessis

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jacque Rushin & Robyn Donaldson. ROBYN DONALDSON & JACKIE RUSHIN

https://media.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/media.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/ins.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/TSM727_MDM_May16_26.mp3   Hope is not a strategy — and I think most people know this somewhere deep down, but they’ve never stopped to examine what it’s actually costing them. In this episode, I use the extraordinary true story of Ernest Shackleton’s 1915 Antarctic expedition to show exactly what it looks like when a leader refuses to let hope become the plan — and what happens instead.Hope Is Not a Strategy: The Lesson Shackleton Already KnewWhen Shackleton’s ship, The Endurance, became locked in Antarctic ice in 1915, there was no rescue coming. No technology. No timeline. What he understood — and what Viktor Frankl later documented in Man’s Search for Meaning — is that people who attach their emotional survival to a hoped-for outcome are the most fragile people in the room. Frankl could identify the prisoners who would die first in the concentration camps. They were the ones who had pinned everything to a specific date — Christmas, a promised release. When that date passed, they fell apart. So did Shackleton’s carpenter, who began to spread dissent among the crew. Shackleton stopped it immediately. He understood that one person’s emotional collapse, if left unchecked, could kill everyone. The lesson isn’t that hope is bad. It’s that hope as your primary psychological strategy is dangerous. It keeps you on the edge of fear — one disappointment away from crashing. Hope Is Not a Strategy — Present-Moment Living IsWhat Shackleton’s crew did instead is something I’ve watched the most successful people I’ve ever coached do in their own lives. They didn’t just survive Antarctica — they lived there. They played football on the ice. They put on theatrical performances. They took care of their sled dogs. They chose to make the experience of being where they were as full and human as possible, while using the goal of getting home as direction — not salvation. I see this same pattern play out for entrepreneurs and business owners every week. When a sale falls through, when the numbers don’t match the picture in your head, when you get a bad review or a rejection — the people relying on hope crash. The people living fully in the moment, with understanding and awareness instead of hope, stay stable. That stability is what keeps your frequency aligned with what you’re building. When your emotions drop, your vibration drops, and you begin attracting more of what you don’t want. What Disappointment Is Really Telling YouDisappointment is a hidden expectation. Every time you feel it, it’s a signal that somewhere underneath, you were relying on a specific outcome to be okay. That’s hope doing its quiet damage. The shift I’m teaching here is from hope to understanding — from ‘I’m surviving until things change’ to ‘I’m fully alive in what is, while moving toward what’s next.’ Your goal gives you direction. But who you become in the journey is the whole point. If you’ve been riding the emotional highs and lows of your business or your life — this episode is the conversation that reorients everything. Episode 66 – Hope is Not a Strategy Episode 575 – Why Successful Business Owners Should Celebrate Their Failures Episode 648 – Navigating Change You are successful on paper… but why doesn't it feel like freedom?In August, I'm bringing together a group of driven entrepreneurs for a 2-day business intensive where we strip away the fear, resistance, and patterns that quietly cap your growth, and get you clear on your next breakthrough.Together, we'll uncover what's been holding you back, claim the freedom you've been chasing, and walk away with the clarity and courage to lead your business — and your life — on your terms.And because business growth isn't just about mindset, Steph Tuss is teaching a special marketing session on the latest business-building tactics that are working now. She'll also answer your most pressing marketing questions.Seats are limited. If you want in, secure yours now. If you like the show, would you be so kind as to leave us a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than a minute and really makes a difference in helping me spread the Successful Mind message around the globe.  LEAVE A REVIEW Check out David's book! Get Your Copy Today! Miss anything? Don't forget to subscribe to the show to keep up with your own successful mindset. We're available wherever you listen to podcasts:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Pandora iHeartRadio Amazon Music Life is Now wants you to get SOCIAL! You can find us on the following platforms:  Facebook X-twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube The post Hope Is Not a Strategy: How to Thrive Inside the Problem appeared first on The Successful Mind Podcast.

Pastor Ian Wilson closes out the final week of our teaching series, The Life of Abraham. Abraham's story is not just history, but an invitation for believers today. Through faith in Jesus, we are brought into God's family, meaning the same blessings, purpose, and relationship Abraham experienced are available to us—not through our own performance, but through Christ.   In this message, Pastor Ian explores the following Scriptures: Genesis 24 Genesis 25:7–11 Galatians 3:6–14 Galatians 3:27–29 Galatians 6:9 Hebrews 11:8–9 Hebrews 12:1 Psalm 78:1–8

Preacher: Aaron MenikoffTitle: Endurance of the SaintsSeries: Persevere! A Series through RevelationPassage: Revelation 13:1–18

Most sales training teaches you what to say. This video teaches you how to think.My name is Nick Nascimento. I'm the founder and CEO of Sparta Solar — a Utah-based solar company that did $25 million in sales last year. I personally made hundreds of thousands of dollars per month selling solar in one of the hardest states in the country to sell it. I've trained thousands of reps and built a sales organization from zero. In this video I'm giving you everything I used to do it.What you'll learn:The 4-Step Formula to Outsell Anyone — I call it the Four E's: Expertise, Effort, Efficiency, and Endurance. Most reps only train one of these. The ones who master all four become untouchable. I break down exactly what each one means and how to build them starting today.Why Setting Goals Is Costing You Deals — Goals are guesswork. Systems are a guarantee. I'll show you the exact input-output framework I used to control my results every single day — from 1pm to 9pm, nose to close, on demand. This is how I made $30,000 in a single day and still wasn't satisfied — because I hadn't hit my process targets.The Momentum Secret — The counterintuitive principle that changed everything for me: increase your effort while simultaneously decreasing your expectations. This isn't motivation — it's math. I'll show you exactly how to build a buffer into your goals that creates unstoppable momentum instead of crushing pressure.Divorce the Prize — Marry the Process — The mindset shift that separates the top 1% from everyone else. When I was making $30,000 a day, I was getting hard on myself for missing my input targets. That's what being married to the process actually looks like. I'll show you how to build that standard for yourself.How to Get to the Top 5% — Not by shooting for the moon from day one. By targeting the top 50% first, then 40%, then 30%. I'll explain exactly why setting a massive goal too early is the single fastest way to kill your momentum — and the step-by-step ranking system that actually gets you there.This is a full training. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Everything I know about selling, leading, and building — in one video.If this brings you value — share it with one person on your team. The more you give, the more you get.

Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 teaches that wisdom is not God giving us paint-by-numbers answers for every decision, but shaping us into people who can navigate life's complexities with godly judgment. Solomon shows that wisdom helps us deal with power, timing, authority, and the consequences of our choices. Rather than turning us into robots, biblical wisdom provides guardrails that help us make faithful decisions in situations where there is no simple chapter-and-verse answer. Solomon also confronts the realities of injustice, mystery, and tension. Wicked people often seem to prosper while good people suffer, yet wisdom calls us to fear God and trust that His justice will come in His perfect time. Life is filled with unanswered questions and unsatisfying answers, requiring us to walk by faith rather than sight. The wise person learns to hold both sorrow and joy together, lamenting the brokenness of the world while still enjoying God's gifts, knowing that faithfulness means trusting God even when life does not make sense.

One Generation From Extinction: Endurance in Crisis

You know those songs DJ's play at weddings when it's getting empty on the dance floor and they want to get everybody back on the dance floor? Psalm 126 was that song for Israel. It fired them up to keep dancing, whether they were rejoicing or mourning.

What priorities should we emphasize in our spiritual lives? Listen to this message to hear a discussion of eternal security and understand that our assurance of salvation is based on the promise of God and not our perseverance. See that endurance is a key quality of the Christian life, but is not a part of salvation. Hear a definition of hope and the part it plays in our growing to spiritual maturity.

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In this episode, Kelsey Boyer shares her inspiring journey from competitive snowboarding and traumatic brain injury to embracing marathon running and advocacy. Her story highlights resilience, self-advocacy, and the power of neuro-recovery. Key Topics Kelsey's background as a competitive snowboarder and early involvement in the sport The severity and impact of her brain injury, including the emergency surgery The challenges of navigating medical diagnoses and the importance of self-advocacy Recovery journey from initial hospital release to intensive brain rehab The emotional and physical toll of sustaining a brain injury at age 23 Debunking misconceptions around traumatic brain injuries and "mild" concussions The significance of education, prevention, and safety gear in brain health Transitioning back to snowboarding and coaching after recovery Setting the goal to run her first marathon, driven by a desire for challenge and community impact The process of training with a brain injury and managing stress and nutrition Developing a new relationship with endurance sports and embracing the beginner mindset The importance of vulnerability, community support, and redefining athletic identity Advocacy work through the nonprofit Save a Brain and the Running for Brains campaign The role of neuroplasticity and dedicated rehab in her journey to regain athletic ability Links: Save a Brain Website — Learn more about brain injury advocacy and helmets Save a Brain Instagram — Follow updates and campaigns Cognitive FX Brain Rehabilitation — Innovative neurotherapeutic facility Podcast: The Save a Brain Headquarters — Neuroscience insights and recovery stories Running for Brains Campaign — Donate and support helmet safety for children Kelsey's Instagram Sponsors Mount to Coast - Explore the H1, one the most critically acclaimed running shoes of the past year, and all of its road or trail glory, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mounttocoast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code RAMBLING to save 10% on your order. CurraNZ - CurraNZ is a natural runner's recovery supplement made from New Zealand blackcurrant extract, with over a decade of peer‑reviewed research showing real‑world gains for everyday runners – better performance, smarter fuelling, and faster muscle recovery. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠curranzusa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more, and use the code RAMBLING20 to receive 20% your first order from their website. Tailwind Nutrition - Tailwind set the standard for running nutrition and hydration. Head to ⁠tailwindnutrition.com/RAMBLING ⁠or use code RAMBLING20 to save 20% on your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lou Lynn shares a medical crisis in which she became unconscious, heard Jesus tell her to go to the hospital, and experienced an "in-between" place she calls "the great white," filled with His love and peace. As she felt herself being pulled away, Jesus told her He would let her live to raise her children. She awoke with a pulse in the 20s, received a life-saving pacemaker on Good Friday, and later faced years of chronic decline, fainting, and multiple diagnoses while continuing adoptions and family life. Over time she describes spiritual gifts, visions, learning Scripture, renewed marriage commitment, and a worldview focused on spiritual warfare. She emphasizes contentment without complacency, stopping the chase for an "ever-elusive miracle," and trusting Jesus to use suffering while believing for healing. To contact Lou for speaking or interviews: Justloulynn@gmail.com 00:00 The Great White Encounter  01:09 Meet Lou and Her Family 01:58 Broken Past and Early Faith 03:11 Years of Health Struggles 05:44 Crisis Day and God's Voice 08:45 In Between With Jesus 11:55 Swirling Shift and Mercy 13:41 Pacemaker and Good Friday 15:53 Gifts Awakening and Visions 17:56 Marriage Turning Point 18:32 Church Revival and Bible Hunger 23:30 Healing Trauma and Spiritual War 28:33 Decline, Adoption, and Endurance 33:45 Pacemaker Events and New Diagnoses 36:53 Metabolic Reset Wins 38:16 Final Surgery Decision 39:27 Pacemaker Progress Update 40:52 Faith Amid Suffering 42:52 Temporary Discomfort Lens 46:43 Spiritual Warfare Boundaries 48:14 Core Testimony Takeaway 51:17 Stop Chasing Miracles 58:16 Do It Anyway Steps 01:02:58 Let Him Pull You Out 01:05:32 Prayer and Blessing

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Join the Newsletter at: ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠⁠Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠Check Out MPP Merch Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy's Coaching PageCheck out the Gear I love HERE on rendezvu.coSTOKED TO PARTNER WITH  PLAY ON RELIEF - 20% off your first orderTRAINING PEAKS - 20% off a premium annual subscriptionVACATION RACES - 15% off any Ultra, Half Marathon, or Trailfest“Through endurance we conquer.”In this special MidPacker Pod episode, returning guest Julio Palma flips the script and puts Troy Meadows in the hot seat to unpack Troy's recent finish at the Hellbender 100. What unfolds is an honest and vulnerable conversation about setbacks, growth, mental toughness, and what it really means to keep showing up when things get hard.Troy opens up about his running journey—from growing up around endurance sports, to rediscovering running after losing both his mother and his dog in the same week, to eventually falling in love with trail and ultra running after reading Born to Run. The conversation also dives deep into Troy's first 100-mile DNF at Dark Divide and how that experience forced him to reevaluate his mindset, priorities, and relationship with chasing qualifiers for races like Western States and Hardrock.The heart of the episode centers around Hellbender 100, one of the toughest races on the East Coast. Troy shares how this training block was the strongest of his life, the nutrition struggles and sleep deprivation he battled during the race, and how support from family, friends, and the trail community helped carry him through the darkest moments of the night.Some key themes from the episode include:Using running as a tool for resilience and mental healthLearning from failure and difficult race experiencesThe balance between chasing qualifiers and enjoying the sportTraining consistency, durability, and strength workManaging low moments during ultras and continuing forwardThe importance of community in trail runningThis one is raw, relatable, and full of those classic MidPacker moments where everyday runners chase extraordinary goals.Relevant LinksHellbender 100Run828 FoundationLaurel Highlands UltraHellbender Participant GuideHellbender Course InfoLaurel Highlands Hiking TrailPartner Links: PlayOn Relief - https://playonrelief.comAll Natural, Fast Acting, Long Lasting, Targeted ReliefUse MIDPACKER for 20% off your first orderTraining PeaksA training app as versatile as you. Start your free trial at  https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpackerUse MIDPACKER at checkout for 20% off an Annual Premium SubscriptionVacation Races - https://www.vacationraces.comEpic Races on public lands near the most iconic National Park in the US.Use MIDPACKER at checkout for 15% the registration of any Ultra, Half, or TrailfestWahoo Fitness - https://www.wahoofitness.comKICKR RUN It's not running indoors. It's running, reimagined.Run Your WayBuy the Wahoo KICKR RUN use code MIDPACK to get a free KICKR HEADWIND smart Bluetooth fan. Remember to add the HEADWIND to the cart and the code will apply to discount.⁠Run Trail Life⁠ - https://runtraillife.comFind Official MPP Merch on RTL!!Use MIDPACKERPOD to double the donation from your purchase. Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's.⁠Freetrail⁠ - https://freetrail.comVisit Freetrail.com to sign up today.Hellbender 100, Julio Palma, Troy Meadows, MidPacker Pod, ultra running, trail running, Hardrock qualifier, Western States, DNF, Dark Divide, Laurel Highlands, Run828, endurance, ultramarathon, mental toughness, resilience, Asheville trail running, strength training, ultra mindset, hundred miler, endurance sports, Appalachian trails, race recap, ultrarunning community

Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I'm your host, Adam Saban, and on this week's episode we're talking about how to convert running into cycling fitness and some of the ins and outs of heat training for performance enhancements.   As always, if you like what you hear, share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you have any questions for the show drop us an email at matchboxpod@gmail.com or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.    Alight let's get into it!   For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox     https://patreon.com/MatchboxPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink   https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com  https://www.youtube.com/@DrewDillmanChannel   Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/    The following was generated using Riverside.fm AI technologies   In this episode, we explore how cycling enthusiasts can adapt their training routines during major life transitions like becoming a parent, and delve into the practical benefits and considerations of heat training for endurance athletes. Whether you're balancing family and fitness or optimizing your heat adaptation, this discussion offers valuable insights.   Main topics include: Transitioning from cycling to running and maintaining aerobic base Practical tips for training with a stroller and integrating strength work How cycling fitness transfers to running and vice versa Structured heat training: active vs. passive methods and optimal timing Balancing sauna sessions with regular training volume Recommendations for low-volume training focused on general fitness Strategic approaches for heat training around competition schedules   Timestamps:  00:00 - Introduction and topic overview 00:30 - Transitioning from cycling to running post-baby 01:21 - Can running replace cycling engine & maintaining aerobic base 02:34 - Endurance benefits of stroller running & form challenges 03:55 - Transferability of fitness from running back to cycling 04:08 - Bone density gains with running versus cycling 05:17 - Building strength at home with body weight & weights 06:21 - Consistency and routine for returning to cycling 07:13 - Working within time constraints and integrating running into a busy schedule 08:34 - Running cadence, form tips, and injury prevention 09:52 - Structured workout ideas: fartlek, intervals, and hormone considerations 12:11 - Weekly training strategies for runners and cyclists 12:53 - Combining running with longer cycling sessions 13:45 - Short, effective VO2 max workouts for endurance gains 15:00 - Heart rate dynamics in running vs. cycling & economy transfer 16:30 - Impact of running economy on heart rate lag 17:08 - Effectiveness of heat training via active (trainer) versus passive (sauna) 18:43 - When to incorporate heat training in your schedule 22:20 - Optimizing heat training for race readiness in different climates 23:27 - Physiological benefits of heat training for blood flow & VO2 max 25:02 - Starting heat training now vs. waiting closer to race day 26:30 - Practical tips for home sauna use & passive heat gains 32:50 - Efficiency considerations: active vs. passive heat methods 37:38 - Balancing heat stress with overall training volume 40:05 - Using core temperature sensors for effective heat training 44:17 - Final thoughts and wrap-up

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – America's impatience shapes military policy, and lost wars erode trust in sacrifice. The nation needs clearer standards for force, honest diplomacy, renewed civic duty, and leaders who choose substance over spectacle. Endurance, voting, education, faith, family, and country remain essential to preserving freedom before complacency costs everything for generations ahead...

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Don Muchow has lived with Type 1 Diabetes for more than 50 years (@t1determined).But his story isn't just about Diabetes.At 42 years old, Don was overweight, struggling with his health, and already experiencing serious Diabetic complications before making a decision that completely changed the direction of his life.What started with exercise and small lifestyle changes eventually led to Ironman races, ultra-marathons, marathon swims, 200-mile cycling events, and even becoming the first and only known person with Type 1 Diabetes to run from Disneyland to Walt Disney World… covering 2,845 miles across America.In this episode, we talk about:Living with Type 1 Diabetes for over five decades.Overcoming complications later in life.Endurance training and blood sugar management.Fear around exercise and hypos.Aging with Type 1 Diabetes.Mindset, resilience, and consistency.What's actually possible with Diabetes long term.This is an incredibly honest, motivating, and practical conversation for anyone living with Type 1 Diabetes, especially those who feel like it may be “too late” to change their health.As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jacque Rushin & Robyn Donaldson. ROBYN DONALDSON & JACKIE RUSHIN

Don Muchow has lived with Type 1 Diabetes for more than 50 years (@t1determined).But his story isn't just about Diabetes.At 42 years old, Don was overweight, struggling with his health, and already experiencing serious Diabetic complications before making a decision that completely changed the direction of his life.What started with exercise and small lifestyle changes eventually led to Ironman races, ultra-marathons, marathon swims, 200-mile cycling events, and even becoming the first and only known person with Type 1 Diabetes to run from Disneyland to Walt Disney World… covering 2,845 miles across America.In this episode, we talk about:Living with Type 1 Diabetes for over five decades.Overcoming complications later in life.Endurance training and blood sugar management.Fear around exercise and hypos.Aging with Type 1 Diabetes.Mindset, resilience, and consistency.What's actually possible with Diabetes long term.This is an incredibly honest, motivating, and practical conversation for anyone living with Type 1 Diabetes, especially those who feel like it may be “too late” to change their health.As always, be sure to rate, comment, subscribe and share. Your interaction and feedback really helps the podcast. The more Diabetics that we reach, the bigger impact we can make!Questions & Stories for the Podcast?:theinsuleoinpodcast@gmail.comConnect, Learn & Work with Eoin:https://linktr.ee/insuleoin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've ever wondered whether your endurance base could carry you into gravel or mountain bike racing — or whether your FTP is really the thing holding you back — this episode is a timely reality check. Dave Schell is the founder of Kaizen Endurance, based in Boulder, Colorado, and has spent 15 years coaching cyclists and endurance athletes through some of the most demanding events on the calendar — Unbound 200, Leadville, ultra-distance gravel and mountain bike. Before that, he spent seven years at Training Peaks as coach education manager, so he understands both the science and the real-world application better than most. We talk about why FTP is overrated as a race predictor, why skill and technique will give you more free speed than another training block, how to actually prepare your body for eight to ten hours in the saddle, the mental game of ultra-distance events, and why consistency remains the most unsexy and most powerful tool any athlete has. There's a lot in here that applies well beyond gravel.   5 KEY POINTS FTP is overrated for long events — after eight hours everyone regresses to the same sustainable pace. Durability and fat oxidation decide the result. Skill delivers free speed — technique improvements will outperform another fitness block for most athletes, most of the time. Race your race bike — training on the road and racing gravel leaves your body unprepared for the physical demands, regardless of fitness level. Recovery is where adaptation happens — most athletes need permission to rest, not encouragement to go harder. Consistency is the only secret — the work never changes, you just keep doing it week after week. 3 TAKEAWAYS Sign up for something that scares you — if there's no real possibility of failure, you'll wing it. The fear is what gets you out the door. Context beats data — RPE and athlete feedback tell you more than power numbers alone. Data without context is just noise. Extreme moderation wins — train at the right load, not the highest load. The athletes who stay consistent are the ones who progress. KILLER QUOTE

Running a marathon is a bad idea—and in this episode, I explain why. I react to a shocking new study suggesting that during a marathon, the brain may actually consume myelin (the fatty insulation around nerve fibers) for fuel once glycogen stores run low. The researchers reassure us that the brain “bounces back naturally over time.” I’m not so reassured. I talk about the acute damage caused by marathon running—not just to the brain, but also to the heart, kidneys, hormones, immune system, and inflammatory response. I also go deeper into the long-term concerns around extreme endurance training: the diminishing returns of chronic cardio, why endurance training often fails as a fat-loss strategy, the “struggle and suffer” ethos of the endurance scene, and the opportunity cost of spending all your fitness energy shuffling down the road instead of building strength, power, explosiveness, and resilience. I explain why “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is often misunderstood through the lens of hormesis and cumulative stress load, and finish with my preferred approach to lifelong fitness and longevity: walk more, lift weights regularly, and sprint once in a while. TIMESTAMPS: Running a marathon is a bad idea. Running those 26 miles can transform your brain. [01:05] Myelin is the fatty insulation around nerve fibers used as fuel when we run out of glycogen during a marathon. The brain fog one gets is caused by the loss of myelin. [02:24] Brad is looking at the stress on the brain as a result of metabolic myelin plasticity. [04:35] Long distance running places significant demands on the body and brain. [07:10] Numerous critical health immune inflammatory and cardiac biomarkers get temporarily blown off the charts even in the best prepared athletes, but more so in the recreational athletes. [09:45] If you were to go directly from crossing a marathon finish line to the nearest emergency room and have blood drawn, you would have the same lab results as someone suffering from a myocardial infarction, a heart attack. [10:47] There's also prominent research revealing how the immune system is suppressed for a significant period after the marathon. [14:15] The essence of peak performance and achieving bucket list goals is to do them correctly rather than drag a tired, unprepared body to the finish line. [17:58] One study suggests that conducting around two and half hours a week of endurance exercise comfortably paced is sufficient. [20:07] There's extensive and mounting research that endurance training simply does not work for fat loss. [22:14] An overuse injury is an obvious sign that the body is being overwhelmed and the training is not appropriate. [27:38] The obligate runner is one who has taken to the extremes similar to the anorexic needing control. [29:10] Effort and struggle are deeply satisfying when you're pursuing peak performance goals with honor and maintaining constant vigilance over your mental and physical health. [31:52] Putting all that energy to a narrow fitness goal like endurance training, precludes other far more valuable fitness endeavors. [33:53] Broad-based, full body fitness is the key to general health, vitality and longevity. Endurance competency is a small sliver of the big picture. [35:10] Shoes enable poorly adapted people to do an activity that they really shouldn't be doing. [37:16] Running a marathon is such an extreme challenge and it is very difficult to train in an appropriate sensible manner. A low-key casual approach can even lead to excellence in endurance training provided we don't succumb to these crazy influences that turn you into an obligate runner. [39:24] Is the old saying; What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger." really accurate? [43:47] You do not have to have sore muscles to grow stronger. Stress and breakdown are a byproduct of something you're doing to try and improve your health [46:27] You can get a detox effect from fasting but you can also improve your digestive system by just changing your diet. Or you can try a cold plunge. [47:24] Benefits come from the mechanical load or the cardiovascular load not the damage to the brain you get when you are overdoing it. [50:46] When thinking of a marathon, think about the pounding of the cement for 26 miles rather than a century bike ride or long distance hiking with low or no impact on your feet. [51:42] We want to create a fitness program where you spend a lot of energy on resistance training for your muscles and dedicate a portion to explosive efforts. [55:39] LINKS: Brad Kearns.com BradNutrition.com - 20% OFF Your First Order! 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We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. That is where Paul plants his feet before he says something strange: we boast in our sufferings. Suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame. This is not a self-help sequence. It works because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. That is the love driving the whole chain.  The Rev. Jacob Hercamp, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Noblesville, IN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Romans 5:1–11.  To learn more about Christ Lutheran, visit clc-in.org. Why does doing the right thing sometimes feel impossible? Why do feelings of guilt follow us even when we've been forgiven? These aren't new questions. St. Paul wrote his letter to the Romans for a church he had never visited, and yet he addressed the struggles every Christian knows firsthand: the weight of the law, the persistence of sin, the sufficiency of what God has done in Christ. Romans covers enormous ground. Paul moves from the universal problem of sin through justification by faith, the role of baptism, the war between flesh and spirit, God's faithfulness to Israel, and the shape of life together in the body of Christ. There's a reason the Reformation was born in this letter. Join us on Thy Strong Word as we open up Romans, weekdays at 11am or on-demand anytime, at KFUO.org.  Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

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Endurance athletes have access to more data than ever before, but data alone doesn't guarantee better decisions. In this episode, CTS Coach Adam Pulford breaks down the role of Rate of Perceived Effort (RPE) in training and racing, and why internal awareness remains one of the most important skills an athlete can develop.We cover pacing, training zones, effort calibration, common mistakes athletes make with RPE, and how to integrate subjective feedback with power and heart rate for better long-term performance. Wattage tells you what you did, RPE tells you what it cost.HOSTAdam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.​​Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/Resources:https://trainright.com/rpe-rating-of-perceived-exertion-in-training-and-racing/https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/abstract/2001/02000/a_new_approach_to_monitoring_exercise_training.19.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnins.2017.00612/full?utm_source=researchgate.net&utm_medium=articlehttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10422765/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnins.2024.1341972/full?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://support.trainerroad.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021324932-RPE-Key-Explained

So much to talk about beginning and almost ending with Britney Spears. Plus a dusting of GLP-1, Endurance and Small Stepping, bad reporters, and critical thinking being more important than ever. SID HILLMAN – OXYGEN (VINYL & DIGITAL) Ultrarunning for Normal People: Life Lessons Learned On and Off the Trail Coaching: Coaching: SMALL STEP INTENSIVEOnline Program: SMALL STEPPERS MORE STUFF: PATREON BOOKS MUSIC

Job 1-2, 38:1-7, 42:1-17 // Rachel NesseWhy do the righteous suffer? This sermon examines the life of Job, a man who lost everything yet refused to abandon his integrity. We walk through the moments where he confronted his grief and the specific instances where God spoke from the whirlwind, shifting the focus from Job's pain to the vastness of the universe. Rather than providing simple answers to complex pain, these passages invite us to trust in a wisdom that far exceeds our own. The sermon concludes with a look at his restoration, highlighting how his perspective changed after he saw the lord with his own eyes.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/responses/new26.05.24

JUDE 17-2517 But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. 18 They said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.” 19 It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit. 20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. 22 And have mercy on those who doubt; 23 save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh. 24 Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, 25 to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.

Rev. Chelsea Peddecord | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. In James 1:2-4, James writes to believers facing persecution, division, and hardship and tells them to “consider it joy” when they face trials. He is not saying suffering is enjoyable, but that God can use trials to build endurance and deepen our faith. Just like an athlete develops strength through training, spiritual endurance is formed when we continue trusting God through difficult seasons. The Christian life is a journey of endurance through both joy and suffering. Scripture reminds us that God is faithful in every season, even when life feels painful, uncertain, or overwhelming. Job endured by continuing to bring his honest prayers to God, and Joseph endured long seasons of hardship before seeing God bring redemption from it. The good news of the Gospel is that suffering is never the end of the story. Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the support of the church, God gives us strength to keep taking the next step of faith. Endurance leads to resurrection. To build endurance, we must keep trusting, keep praying, and keep moving forward, knowing that God is still at work bringing hope, healing, and new life.

[1 Cor 13:1-7] "Love is patient" is not merely a wedding verse—it is a command for how Christians treat one another in the local church. The same God who is “slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love” (Exodus 34:6) calls His people to reflect that same patience actively among the saints, even when it's difficult.

Job 1-2, 38:1-7, 42:1-17 // Jacob NannieWhy do the righteous suffer? This sermon examines the life of Job, a man who lost everything yet refused to abandon his integrity. We walk through the moments where he confronted his grief and the specific instances where God spoke from the whirlwind, shifting the focus from Job's pain to the vastness of the universe. Rather than providing simple answers to complex pain, these passages invite us to trust in a wisdom that far exceeds our own. The sermon concludes with a look at his restoration, highlighting how his perspective changed after he saw the lord with his own eyes.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2553/responses/new26.05.24

Job 1-2, 38:1-7, 42:1-17 // Bill GormanWhy do the righteous suffer? This sermon examines the life of Job, a man who lost everything yet refused to abandon his integrity. We walk through the moments where he confronted his grief and the specific instances where God spoke from the whirlwind, shifting the focus from Job's pain to the vastness of the universe. Rather than providing simple answers to complex pain, these passages invite us to trust in a wisdom that far exceeds our own. The sermon concludes with a look at his restoration, highlighting how his perspective changed after he saw the lord with his own eyes.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new26.05.24

The study you should read this weekA new paper from Christensen and colleagues asks one of the most practical training questions there is. When you add a block of high-intensity work, what should happen to your easy volume? Cut it back to recover better, or protect it? They tested both. The results change how to think about the volume vs intensity tradeoff for serious amateur cyclists.Both groups got fitter. But what they got fitter at was different. The group that kept their volume up improved the foundations. The group that cut their volume improved the sharp end. Volume isn't the cost of intensity. It's the thing that decides what your intensity becomes.Study: Christensen, P.M. et al. (2024). Importance of training volume during intensified training in elite cyclists: Maintained vs. reduced volume at moderate intensity. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 34(5), e14362.This week's video: How 3 Hours of Cycling Completely Transforms Your BodyCoaching: Learn more about SEMIPRO coachingNewsletter: Sign up freeDaily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

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Yes!  You are in!  I love finding Hope in unlikely places.  Like an ultra racer's documentary.  Meet Max Joliffe and and Cameron Hanes.  Both of these guys have won the Cocodona 250 among other extreme races.  The Cocodona is 250 miles.  Up mountains and over deserts.  So imagine running 10+ marathons with thousands of feet of elevation gain.  Imagine the physical pain.  Here is what they have to say and perhaps not what you are expecting...Thank you Max and Cameron.  You can watch that entire YouTube at this link..."A Day with Max Jolliffe" by Cameron Hanes...https://youtu.be/d6jSdsH7GKU?si=06cVU9pQWYIdCBV9Odds are you are not an ultra racer but I bet some of you have and are running ultra races in life.  Like brutal tests.  Loss of a loved one.  Terminal diseases.  Betrayal.  Depression.  Violation.  You are not alone.  I testify the strongest people I know have gone thought the hardest things.  Thee strongest people did it with the Ultimate Power Source aka God aka the Heavenly Father who also offers up His Son, Savior, Lord and Holy Spirit Guide.  The greatest stories of resilience I have ever heard of all those in common.  Some of you are living it right now.  When times get tough, you don't get mad at God, you draw near.  That is part of the test.  Who wouldn't love someone when things are perfect?  That isn't a test.  My wife Lori, she's been battling Stage 4 cancer for years now.  Do you hear me angry?  She didn't run away.  She drew closer to the Lord.  Just like Max and Cameron.  Different pain and yes you can argue self inlficted for some.  Yet there is Truth in the saying no pain, no gain.  Truth God's best went through the worst.  How would you like your son tortured and nailed to a cross?  The comfort zone = the fade zone.  So why do we crave the comfort zone?  The flesh.  Rom 3:23.  Counterpoint, yes, we would rest.  That is why God gave us the Sabbath.  How are you doing with that BTW?  I always tell my Dudes that we are fooling ourselves if we don't get into the Word.  So here are some verses to bless you...2Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.  James 1: 2-3, NLT).1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 2We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne.  Heb 12: 1-2, NLTEnding on a prayer note...

Is your body failing you, or is it trying to get your attention? In this episode, we challenge the frustrating cycle of "doing everything right", eating well, taking supplements and managing stress, only to find that your body still isn't healing. Drawing inspiration from the profound work of Caroline Myss, we explore the connection between your emotional life and physical health, diving deep into the concept of "Woundology" and how your biography becomes your biology. What We Cover:Healing isn't just physical; your body is constantly responding to your thoughts, emotions and energy. We break down the Seven Graces to help you shift from a state of burnout to one of balance: Reverence: Shifting from speaking to your body like it's broken to treating it like it's wise. Gratitude: Moving beyond "toxic positivity" to create a subtle nervous system shift. Humility: Softening the grip of needing to control every outcome. Endurance: Learning to stay present with discomfort instead of numbing through distractions. Forgiveness: Releasing the stored resentment and emotional weight that manifests physically. Faith: Trusting the healing process even when the results aren't instant. Compassion: Silencing the inner critic that is dysregulating your nervous system. Experience the Shift. This episode includes a guided "Grace Check-In" practice. This short, experiential meditation is designed to help you stop pushing and start listening to what your body is truly asking of you. 00:52 Healing as "Being" vs. "Doing" : A fundamental shift in perspective where healing is defined not just by routines or protocols, but by who you are being while you perform them. 02:18 The Seven Graces Framework : Inspired by Caroline Myss, these seven internal shifts (Reverence, Gratitude, Humility, Endurance, Forgiveness, Faith, and Compassion) are introduced as tools for recovery 03:10 The Concept of Woundology : A syndrome where individuals may subconsciously use illness to manipulate their environment rather than pursuing true healing. 03:38 Biography Becomes Biology : The concept that life experiences, traumas, and stress physically alter the body's chemistry and immune function. 10:49 The Inner Critic and the Nervous System : Highlighting how self-judgment and internal pressure physically dysregulate the nervous system. 11:47 The Body as a Responsive System : The core message that the body isn't "broken" or failing, but is actively responding to physical, mental, and spiritual "food". 12:46 A short meditation to connect with your body. Stop fighting your body and start healing from the inside out. Ready to go deeper into the physical, mental, and spiritual sides of healing?Connect with Sarah: www.sarahdawkins.com Listen: Subscribe for more episodes on how to heal naturally and live fully.Who am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#burnoutprevention #burnouttobalance #bodyconnection #reconnectwithyourself #calminthechaos

This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed welcomes TV Personality, Entrepreneur, and Endurance Athlete Spencer Matthews for a candid conversation about transformation, resilience, and pushing human limits. Spencer reflects on his early life, struggles with alcohol and fame, and the turning point that led him to prioritize health, discipline, and purpose. Through endurance challenges like running 30 marathons in 30 days and completing 7 Ironman competitions in 7 continents over 21 days, Matthews shares how consistency, mindset, and self-belief can unlock extraordinary performance. The episode blends personal storytelling with insights on recovery, training, and mental toughness, highlighting how intentional habits and perseverance can fundamentally reshape both body and life.(01:31) Who Is Spencer Matthews?: From TV Personality to Endurance Athlete & Entrepreneur(02:41) Growing Up Around Success(03:49) Spencer's Experience with Alcoholism and Embracing The “Bad Boy” Persona(09:55) Making A Lifestyle Change: What Drove Spencer To Sobriety(12:52) The Connection Between Addiction and Endurance Athletics(20:02) From Couch to Ultra-Marathoner: Spencer's Guide To Gaining Fitness(25:00) The Mental Aspect of Running 30 Marathons in 30 Days (29:10) How The Body Adapts To Challenge (Key Recovery Insights)(32:49) Mentally Preparing For An Ironman (Project 7)(34:58) Managing A Negative Headspace(46:17) Spencer's Experience Using WHOOP Follow Spencer Matthews:IGTikTokUNTAPPED with Spencer MatthewsSupport the showFollow WHOOP:Sign up for WHOOP Advanced LabsTrial WHOOP for Freewww.whoop.comInstagramTikTokYouTubeXFacebookLinkedInFollow Will Ahmed:InstagramXLinkedInFollow Kristen Holmes:InstagramLinkedInFollow Emily Capodilupo:LinkedIn 

“A Quarter Horse can do it all,” is a phrase we hear constantly—but this week, we're putting that versatility to the ultimate test. Join your hosts, Cat and Ashley, as we dive into the extraordinary worlds where the American Quarter Horse isn't just a partner; they're the powerhouse behind some of the most unique jobs on the planet.From the rugged daily grind of the ranch to the adrenaline-fueled slopes and the pages of history, this episode celebrates the breed's incredible mind and "cow sense" in ways you've never imagined.What's in this Episode:Skijoring and Ranch Life with Justin Wheeler: Justin joins us to talk about the transition from a long day of ranch work to the high-speed world of Skijoring—where his horses pull skiers at breakneck speeds. We discuss the trust and training required to keep a horse calm while a human is flying behind them on skis!History and Stamina with Ashley Manning: Ever wonder what it takes to charge into a War Reenactment or keep a horse sound over miles of grueling terrain? Ashley shares her experiences balancing the intensity of historical reenactments with the athletic demands of Endurance riding.LINKS: Hosts: Ashley Winch and Cat GuentherSponsored by our friends at Farnam: Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito ControlJustin WheelerAshley Manning

“A Quarter Horse can do it all,” is a phrase we hear constantly—but this week, we're putting that versatility to the ultimate test. Join your hosts, Cat and Ashley, as we dive into the extraordinary worlds where the American Quarter Horse isn't just a partner; they're the powerhouse behind some of the most unique jobs on the planet.From the rugged daily grind of the ranch to the adrenaline-fueled slopes and the pages of history, this episode celebrates the breed's incredible mind and "cow sense" in ways you've never imagined.What's in this Episode:Skijoring and Ranch Life with Justin Wheeler: Justin joins us to talk about the transition from a long day of ranch work to the high-speed world of Skijoring—where his horses pull skiers at breakneck speeds. We discuss the trust and training required to keep a horse calm while a human is flying behind them on skis!History and Stamina with Ashley Manning: Ever wonder what it takes to charge into a War Reenactment or keep a horse sound over miles of grueling terrain? Ashley shares her experiences balancing the intensity of historical reenactments with the athletic demands of Endurance riding.LINKS: Hosts: Ashley Winch and Cat GuentherSponsored by our friends at Farnam: Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito ControlJustin WheelerAshley Manning

In this personal podcast, I talk about the death of my wife, Connie, after her battle with a rare and aggressive form of ovarian cancer. I share memories of Connie's extraordinary life, our marriage, her faith and the many lessons I learned through suffering, caregiving, cancer, prayer and grief. I also discuss the realities of the cancer industry, the spiritual nature of trialsand the peace that can come through enduring hardship faithfully.C.E. White Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/C.E.-White/author/B077V7FVPT

En este episodio conocemos la fascinante vida de Ernest Shackleton, uno de los grandes exploradores de la llamada Edad Heroica de la Antártida. Repasamos sus tres expediciones, el dramático naufragio del Endurance y cómo, contra todo pronóstico, logró traer a todos sus hombres de vuelta a casa con vida.

Brady McDonald started drinking at 14 and never really stopped. Until one day he signed up for, and completed 75Hard. But...he slipped back into old ways, until finally God got a hold of him and showed him the pain that awaited him and his family if he didn't stop drinking. So he started training for endurance races and the rest is history. Now sober, he's completed insane feats of endurance...240 mile races...300 mile races...and now he's about to embark on something literally nobody has ever tried before: Running 50K in 50 States in 50 Days. This was an insanely inspiring conversation that touches on fear, overcoming pain, and finally becoming the person YOU can be proud of. In this episode: 0:00 Intro 2:50 Before Sobriety 13:44 Endurance running as medicine 22:36 Fear management 26:51 Crazy racing moments 30:03 Fear vs Danger 32:50 The Shift to PURPOSE 40:01 Lessons from pain 41:38 How Jesus changed things 45:16 Stuck in quiet despair? Listen to this 46:44 50K in 50 States Resources: Brady's IG: https://www.instagram.com/brady.mcdonald84/ Brady's Youtube: Alcohol Explained by William Porter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W4D1YW4/ ---

Ecclesiastes 7 shifts Solomon's focus from chasing pleasure and success to pursuing wisdom and character under God. A good name is shown to be more valuable than wealth because reputation outlives achievement when life ends. Remembering death cuts through the world's obsession with image and temporary success, redirecting attention toward what truly lasts. Solomon also presents sorrow and mourning not as enemies, but as tools God often uses to refine people, expose sin, and produce lasting change, while laughter remains a gift that cannot accomplish the same deep work. The chapter also highlights the value of honest rebuke, faithfulness, and perseverance. True community requires loving correction that heals rather than flatters, and integrity is measured more by consistency than charisma. Solomon describes humanity as both dignified image-bearers and deeply crooked through sin, unable to fully straighten themselves apart from God. The answer is not pretending to be perfect, but desiring transformation and depending on God's renewing work so that authenticity and holiness grow together.

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