SBD Podcast

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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Ep 113 Fitness Jeopardy ft. Team Critical Bench

Do you know the largest muscle in the body? How about the strongest muscle? These questions and many more in the areas of exercise and nutrition will be answered in this special Fitness Jeopardy Team edition.  Plus, as a surprise, a splash of 80’s music trivia for a fun twist. Get to know the men…

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Ep 114 Liberty and Justice for All?

Is the ‘American Dream’ the same for everyone? I think most of us agree it’s not. And things need to change. People of color in America today are hurting and the murder of George Floyd may have finally gotten people’s attention. This special episode of the Strong By Design podcast features two men of God….

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Ep 117 Fit for the Kingdom ft. Pastor Trent Holbert

Are you fit for the kingdom? Pastor, podcaster, personal trainer and holistic health coach Trent Holbert joins the Strong By Design show from the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina. Trent is doing some amazing things for God’s kingdom and approaches his ministry in a holistic way focusing on the spiritual, physical and emotional…

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Ep 127 The Great Mask Debate ft. Team Critical Bench

Mask or no mask? There’s been a lot of conversation and controversy in recent months about why, when and where to wear a mask during this Covid 19 pandemic. Is it always necessary in public, at grocery stores, in parks, schools and more. The men and women of Critical Bench sit down and have an…

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