SBD Podcast

Ep 239 Jesus is My Friend ft. Dave Powers

When you think of God or Jesus, what first comes to mind? Creator of the Universe, Son of God, Lord and Savior, Holy Spirit… possibly Father and Son? These are all good things and certainly true however it’s not the only way He wants us to think of Him. How about friend? Having a healthy…

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Ep 84 The TRUTH About Alcohol and a Healthy Lifestyle w/ Brian & Tonya

Living a healthy lifestyle does not mean having to give up all the things you love.  A healthy lifestyle is about balance and being able to incorporate all the things you enjoy while still hitting and maintaining your goals. Alcohol can be a pretty big part of social events and for many of us, being…

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Ep 86 Five Simple Tips to Stay LEAN During the Holidays w/ Chris & Brian

You ARE what you eat, especially around the holiday season! All of those amazing high calorie foods, tasty desserts and specialty drinks surround us from Halloween through the New Year… how in the world can we remain disciplined?? The trick to maintaining your hard-fought physique is actually MUCH simpler than you make it out to…

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Ep 88 Six Things Everyone Should Do DAILY w/ Chris & Brian

If you could plan and live the ideal day and change your future, would you? Never mind a trip to Bora-Bora, celebrity date or driving a Ferrari… think much bigger. Living a life of purpose, meaning and impact is much easier than you might think. With some laser focus on the mind, body and spirit,…

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Ep 90 Putting the ‘CHRIST’ Back in Christmas

Jesus Christ was and IS (and will continue to be) the most important person who has ever lived on this Earth. He is the Son of God. He performed miracles and spent 3 years of His life spreading his message. Hard for us to imagine but well documented in both the religious and secular communities….

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Ep 100 Top 3 Secrets to Business Success

Grit. The opposite of quit. The ability to overcome obstacles small and large and persevere. To press on, grind and Get Stuff Done (GSD)! This one 4 letter word has been a prevalent fixture at Critical Bench, the internet’s #1 strength and health authority since 1999. In this very special 100th episode of Strong By…

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Ep 101 How Do You Identify? ft. Ryan Colby

Our direction in life is directly tied to our decision making (good or bad) and the people we choose to surround ourselves with. So that begs the question, who do you have in your inner circle and why have you chosen them? In this very personal story of risk, faith, friendship and love, we discover…

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Ep 104 Living in the Middle East as a Christian ft. Matt Walter

Matt Walter has lived a truly incredible life and he’s not done yet… Over the past 30+ years he has served our country in the Marine Corps, raised 7 children with his amazing bride, become fluent in Arabic and lived in Jordan teaching Arabic to Christians to better connect with Muslims. There’s really nothing more…

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Ep 105 Finding Peace in a Crisis ft. Joe Walser

No matter where we turn or which way we look, it seems chaos is right there looking straight as us. But hope is here and peace can be found in the midst of it all. We are in a peculiar time right now and we all are in desperate need of community, confidence and a…

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Ep 111 Big Rocks ft. Mike Westerdal

In business, you either focus on what matters most to achieve higher levels of success or spend your time on the small stuff, never really leveling up. So how are you prioritizing your day? When it comes to the MOST important thing in your business or in life, you must attack it early with your…

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