Ep. 564: Why Most Christian Dads Are Out of Shape (And How to Fix It) w/Ben Barker

What if your fitness… wasn’t just about you?In this conversation, Ben Barker breaks down why physical discipline is directly tied to how you show up as a husband, father, and man.This isn’t about six-packs or vanity.This is about responsibility, leadership, and stewardship.Ben shares how injuries forced him to confront something deeper:👉 His inability to rest👉 His tendency to stay “on” instead of trusting God👉 And the reality that even driven men struggle with Sabbath and surrender⚔️ A hard truth:“If you let life take the reins, you’re going to end up somewhere you don’t want to be.”🔑 In this episode:Why most men fail at fitness (and what actually works)The difference between discipline vs identityHow being in shape affects your marriage and sex lifeWhy your kids are watching everything you doThe danger of passivity—and how to break itThe role of the father: live a life worth emulatingWhy “discipline begets discipline” across all areas of lifeHow to balance fitness without neglecting your family---------Check out Ben's podcast Fit Fathers Fellowship and profile on Instagram:@benbarkerfitnessFit Fathers Fellowship---------An epic experience for boys becoming men: Genesis by Rise Up KingsThis episode is sponsored by Genesis - a Rite of Passage by Rise Up KingsOrder The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book hereCheck out the TEDx----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?www.adventureoffatherhood.comwww.rebelandcreate.comEach week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/fatherhoodfieldnotesYouTube: www.youtube.com/@FatherhoodfieldnotesFacebook: www.facebook.com/rebelandcreateMentioned in this episode:Rise Up Kings Genesis - a rite of passage for young men & dadsRise Up Kings Genesis