Strong By Design Podcast

Send us a text    Connecting to God and to Jesus through the Holy Spirit requires an understanding of what the Holy Trinity is…  Pastor Mike Ash from Grace Family Church visits the Strong By Design podcast to talk with co-host Jared Haley about his encounters with the Holy Spirit and relationship to God.  Our Christian faith is based on God as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.   Understanding that relationship and how they are different and one is paramount. This conversation is based on a sermon Jared heard at church and was moved to have Pastor Mike on the show to share with our listeners.    “People asked, ‘How do you hear from the Holy Spirit?’ For me, the number 1 way is through fasting – what happens is you starve the flesh to feed the spirit… In those moments, I feel that it charges my relationship with God and the Holy Spirit, and in those moments, He speaks to me." - Pastor Mike Ash  Use Code 'SBD25' to save 25% on Neuro-Thrive - Keep your Christmas Memories Alive!Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text    Mary-Jane Rickles has spent her career as a champion for those in need in the Tampa Bay Area.  Mary-Jane began working for LifeLink as an advocate for organ donation and played a key role in helping to save the lives of many people who were waiting for life-saving organ transplants.  Mary-Jane has brought her passion for philanthropy into her business model for her and her husband's real estate company, Live Well Team of Tampa Bay.    By operating from a place of corporate consciousness and consistently working to make an impact in the lives of others, Mary-Jane is building a team of philanthropic realtors with a model that is focused on always giving back and paying it forward.    “At the end of the day, getting a check might feel good... But if I can take 5% of that and make a difference in the world, that makes everybody feel good." - Mary-Jane Rickles    Time Stamps Use Code 'SBD25' to save 25% on Neuro-Thrive - Keep your Christmas Memories Alive!Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text What are you focusing on?  Is it supporting or getting in the way of what you want to achieve? Today Coach Tonya sits down with Fabricio Zambrano, or as many of us here in Tampa know him … Fab the Vegan.  Several years ago, Fabricio was in terrible health and knew that if he didn’t do something to improve his lifestyle, his quality of life was going to be irreversibly altered. Unwilling to accept a life of managing his diabetes, and not being able to make the walk from his car to the beach, Fab began making the transition to a plant-based lifestyle.  It was a transition that took 18 months however, the results are literally jaw-dropping.  Today Fab looks 15 years younger than his actual age.  His energy is through the roof, he is no longer diabetic and he is living in an optimal state of health and wellness.   What’s most impressive though is his story … and how he’s been able to stick to his plant-based lifestyle easily.   Whatever your health and wellness goals may be … Fabricio’s wisdom in simplifying things for your ultimate success is something you must hear.   “Take your time, do it slowly. We did not get sick or gain those extra weight overnight. It took time. But at the same time, I educated myself... Before you do anything, educate yourself." - Fabricio Zambrano a.k.a. 'Fab the Vegan'   Time Stamps Use Code 'SBD25' to save 25% on Neuro-Thrive - Keep your Christmas Memories Alive!Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text    Lead with the heart of a Servant, serve with the heart of a king.  How are you showing up for others in this life?  In this solo episode, coach Chris Wilson goes deep on defining what true service looks like and the many characteristics we must pursue to attain a servant mindset. Service is one of the 7 core values here at Critical Bench.  If all of your aspirations and dreams in this life point back at you, then you’re not dreaming big enough. Ultimate meaning and purpose come through connection and relationship to our Creator and to other people.   Love God, Love People as Danny Gokey’s song suggests. The key is to pour into others so much that others can’t help but pour back into you.    “It’s about being all-in every day... We can all have our tough moments and our difficulties, however, that should not deter us. Every day is an opportunity to grow, improve, and learn from each otUse Code 'SBD25' to save 25% on Neuro-Thrive - Keep your Christmas Memories Alive!Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text Sometimes old college buddies turn out to be super smart and successful.  Co-host Jared Haley has his old friend Dr. William (Bill) Roach on the Strong By Design podcast show to discuss talking about and defending the Christian faith.  Unfortunately, many who claim to be Christians have trouble discussing their beliefs with others. Even well-read church goers and active church members will avoid non-believers and people questioning their faith.  Bill shares with Jared what ‘Christian Apologetics’ is, how to be bold and have meaningful conversations with others about Christianity and that it is OKAY to not have all the answers. They also discuss what it looks like when spiritual leaders fail publicly.  Use Code 'SBD25' to save 25% on Neuro-Thrive - Keep your Christmas Memories Alive!Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text Alex Miller is a Fitness Instructor and Women’s Health Specialist living in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. Alex’s first product Pelvic Floor Strong (Ep 135) launched a few years ago, and specifically targeted women that were suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction.  Created with love and science-backed research for women 40+, Pelvic Floor Strong has helped thousands of women from all over the world improve their pelvic floor function.   Shortly after having her daughter, now 2, Alex realized that Use Code 'SBD25' to save 25% on Neuro-Thrive - Keep your Christmas Memories Alive!Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text July of 2020 is when Belinda knew that something needed to change; it was non-negotiable.   She was suffering from burnout that led to serious strain on her mental well-being, her physical well-being, and a feeling that ‘this was not the way she wanted to continue living her life.’  She called her husband & told him she applied for a business loan and they were going to start a health practice. Belinda had a very clear vision, right from the start of what she wanted her practice to look like, feel like, what it would offer and how the business would run. Her desire was to create a health platform that offered more than what traditional medicine was offering.  B Holistic Health offers a team of experts, each with a specific skill set.  This allows them to truly and authentically look at each patient “holistically” and work towards total mind & body wellness.    Belinda offers every potential patient a free 30 minute “discovery call” to determine if her clinic is the right fit for them and to allow that individual to determine if her team is the right fit for what they want and what their personal health goals are.    Use Code 'SBD25' to save 25% on Neuro-Thrive - Keep your Christmas Memories Alive!Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text    If you see a man carrying 500 lbs. on his back down your street, wielding a 50 lb+ monster sledgehammer or carrying over 700 lbs. in a wheelbarrow, there is a chance that you live near the mad scientist of muscle!  Nick Nilsson has made a name for himself in the last two decades as an innovator of all things muscle and strength related. The gym is his lab and he will never stop finding ways to ‘beat himself up’ and test his limits with weights or heavy objects.  Nick and coach Chris Wilson reconnect after several years since his last conversation on the SBD podcast show to talk about his passion for lifting heavy, the craziest things he’s ever attempted, possible world records and where this all comes from.    “I try and push the envelope in terms of what I can learn… It’s not about doing weird or different things for the sake Use Code 'SBD25' to save 25% on Neuro-Thrive - Keep your Christmas Memories Alive!Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text Jesus was not just a nice guy, a prophet from God or a kind, good teacher from almost 2,000 years ago.  He was either a compulsive liar, a crazed lunatic or He was Lord. Those are your 3 options.   Jesus himself made it very clear who He said He was in his 3 years of ministry.  Jesus claimed to be the Son of Man which is referenced 81 times within the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. This was considered blasphemy. No one had ever claimed to be God and forgive others of their sin.  Today on Strong By Design, hosts Mike Westerdal and Jared Haley have a conversation about the evidence and proof of the Resurrection. If Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose 3 days later, there is no debate… He is the Son of God.  In Matthew 28:6, we are reminded of this truth: “He is not here; he has risen, juUse Code 'SBD25' to save 25% on Neuro-Thrive - Keep your Christmas Memories Alive!Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Send us a text    In the last few decades, the traditional American family has seemingly ‘lost its popularity’ at least as far as mainstream and social media are concerned.  The adage of ‘having a nice house with a white picket fence’ has eroded. Once a symbol of the ideal middle-class suburban life, with a large house, family, and peaceful lifestyle.   In this episode, co-host Chris Wilson explores this highly contested subject with SBD co-host Jared Haley and his amazing wife Cairistiona.  How have societal mindsets shifted in recent years, is there a real attack on fatherhood, why are our children being sexualized, are men being emasculated and how does all of this impact our children long term?    “Love is not the same as acceptance… If my kid is about to put their hand on the burner of the stove, I want to stop them before they get Use Code 'SBD25' to save 25% on Neuro-Thrive - Keep your Christmas Memories Alive!Support the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com