111- Your Best Year Yet: Faith, Fitness & Food Strategies That Actually Stick with Kelly Wenner

Welcome to the New Year episode of the Front Parking Spot Podcast with host Jennifer Bosma and guest Kelly Wenner. This episode helps busy, faith-based moms kick off 2026 with practical, encouraging guidance on faith, fitness, and food — all tied together to help you become the best version of the person God created you to be. Kelly Wenner, founder of Soul Strength Fit and host of the Devotionals on the Go podcast, shares her story as a private trainer, wife, and mom of three and explains how her program grew from quick home workouts paired with moments of prayer into a full faith-and-fitness system. Soul Strength Fit includes daily devotionals, Bible-study workouts, nutrition guidance, published devotion books, and a supportive community for women and small groups. Major themes in this episode include the JOY acronym (Jesus, Others, Yourself) as a foundation for building homes of joy, the parallel between spiritual and physical disciplines, and the power of small, consistent actions. Kelly emphasizes daily connection with Jesus, serving others, and intentionally caring for yourself — spiritually and physically — as essential for lasting growth and stewardship of the body God has given you. Practical, actionable tips covered: use short pockets of time (five minutes of prayer or a quick walk), keep movement simple and consistent, favor perimeter grocery shopping (whole foods), keep cut fruit, vegetables, and a ready protein on hand, and swap processed cravings for healthier options (Kelly recommends sugar bee apples as a sweet fix). She also encourages the mindset, “everything is permissible but not everything is beneficial,” and explains how self-discipline leads to greater freedom from cravings. On fitness, Kelly recommends at-home videos or guided programs for accountability and results, using simple equipment (dumbbells, household items) when needed, and partnering with a friend or small group for support. She highlights Soul Strength Fit offerings, including a kids’ version for young children so moms can exercise with their littles and build faith-and-movement memories together. To connect and get started, find Soul Strength Fit online at SoulStrengthFit.com, on Instagram at @SoulStrengthFit, and search Kelly Wenner on Amazon for her devotionals and books. Subscribe to the Front Parking Spot Podcast for more encouragement, and head into the new year with practical steps to grow your faith, strengthen your body, and refresh your eating habits. Transform Daily 8-Week Challenge + Holy Health | SoulStrength Fit Instagram: soulstrengthfit Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma Follow Jennifer on Instagram @frontparkingspot Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One, released October 8, 2024. Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request. Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? Order The Baby Garden Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma Your reviews on Apple Podcasts are invaluable! They help us improve and reach more moms interested in Christian children's books and podcasts. Scroll all the way down to 'Leave a Review' written in purple at the bottom of the page to share your thoughts. Subscribe to Jennifer's website at www.jenniferbosma.com Thanks, Moms, for listening. Please share with others! Have an Ephesians 3:20 day as you go for the Front Parking Spot in your life today!   ----more----