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Faithfully Fit

by Kyle Shipp

The bottom line: it's all about relationships. Not just this podcast, but life. But more specifically, yes this podcast is about relationships. Kyle, the host of Faithfully Fit, is a competitive CrossFitter and pastor but he is so much more than that. He's a relationship builder and this podcast is a branch of that. We'll get to talk to amazing athletes, coaches, and altogether inspiring people. You don't have to share Kyle's faith to hear his heart for people and love for those around him.

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Episodes

  1. Greg Hartwick

    Wrapping up season 2 is quite literally the BIGGEST guest we've ever had. Greg Hartwick is a 6 foot 4 inch 265# cross fitter, record holding power lifter, former professional softball player, and basically the nicest and most genuine man you'll ever meet. Greg has expertise in so many worlds and...

  2. Bella Martin

    Bella lives out the concept of genuineness. Despite traveling all over the world and working as an on floor MC for some of the largest Crossfit competitions on the globe, you always get the real Bella. I recently had the chance to ask Bella about her journey to where she is now, her aspirations…

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  3. Jamie Free

    In this episode we have the opportunity to hear Jamie Free's perspective on nutrition, coaching, and relationships as he tells many of the stories that crafted the man that he is today. Jamie is a high level Crossfit athlete, a business owner of both Crossfit Trivium and TwoSeven Health and...

  4. Maddi Phillips: Using Relationships to Reach Out

    Maddi lives in the Austin area and uses the relationships she builds to reach out to international students and provide them support while they are here at school. 80% of international students will never set foot in an American home and will miss out on the experiences that the relationships...

  5. Introducing Ava Kump

    Welcome to the introduction of Ava Kump. Ava is a joy to be around as she is always smiling and talking. Her heart for other and her heart for fitness definitely set her apart. Her heart isn't the only muscle that she works routinely though as she is a national caliber weight lifter. Ava has…

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  6. Shaye Patel: The Importance of Stories

    We have the pleasure of hearing from Shaye Patel. Shaye is a world traveller with an entrepreneurial spirit and a heart for stories. Shaye currently coaches at Crossfit Fortius and works with CBD MD. He's an awesome story teller and someone who loves making connections and relationships as much…

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  7. The Story Series: Strength in Depth Travel and Day 1

    Kyle tells his story of qualifying for and heading over to Strength in Depth. This was easily the largest event I had ever qualified for and was certainly one of the most memorable. Thank you for joining me as I tell you all about my travels!

  8. The 2022 Crossfit Games

    In this episode we recap my experience at the 2022 Crossfit Games in Madison, Wisconsin. There are so many stories and new relationships that developed during those three days...I can't wait to share them all with you!

  9. What Chris Henshaw Taught Me About Repeatability

    In this episode I tell one of my favorite "celebrity" stories and how that has impacted not only the way I seek to build relationships but also the reasoning behind why the new memberships to the Faithfully Fit website includes training and development.

  10. A Whole New Season!

    Season 2 starts NOW! In this episode we discuss the upcoming membership options that open on July 18 and, perhaps more importantly, why we have the membership. How do we help people not only build relationships, but be able to make the progress to build those relationships and share their hope…

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  11. Vanessa McCoy-Nelson

    In this episode we get to hear from coach, competitor, and friend Vanessa McCoy-Nelson. Vanessa own Real McCoy training and recently travelled to Cairo, Egypt to compete in the International Functional Fitness Master's World Championships!

  12. The Christmas Morning Episode

    The Christmas Morning Episode was recorded on Christmas Morning and discusses the sermon that I preached at the Christmas Eve Service at my church. Why does hope surround Christmas? The birth of Jesus is a timeline-shifting event.

  13. The Jet Lag Episode

    After 26 hours of travel I finally got back home and decided to record the first in a series of podcasts about my trip to Cairo and the International Functional Fitness World Championships.

  14. Masculinity in Christianity?

    Is this an issue of faith? If so, to what extent? What does it mean to ask about masculinity within a religious context? Where does toxicity enter the conversation if at all? These are all questions that we tackle, and many more, in response to a question posed on my newest find: Tik Tok.

  15. Crossfit Games Athlete Louie McMaster

    I met Louie at Strength in Depth in London in 2020 where we developed a relationship that carries to this day despite the ocean between us. Louie and I discuss his incredible, and unlikely run to the Crossfit Games after dealing with Covid, travel issues, and many other situations that, to be...

  16. Crossfit Games Athlete Rebekah Devine

    We have the awesome opportunity to hear from Rebekah Devine as she talks about the move to competitive crossfit, the schedule she keeps as she trains for the games, what she is looking forward to about the games most, and how her faith directs her self perception!

  17. In the Midst of an Episode of Anxiety and Depression

    Kyle talks about the effects and the way those effects alter your thinking when in the middle of depression and anxiety. Despite the heavy topic, Kyle still seeks to use his relatable style and humor to make this episode an enjoyable and educational one.

  18. Hanna Vanacour 2021 Games Athlete

    Hanna joins us once again to talk about her qualification for the 2021 Crossfit Games! We get to hear about the tension of waiting on the scores to be verified as well as what training looks like as someone prepares for the Crossfit Games.

  19. Ryon Anderson

    Ryon is the 2021 Occupational Games Champion for the men's law enforcement division. Ryon is a masters athlete, a father, a law enforcement officer, and just an all around awesome human being. In this episode you'll have the chance to hear from Ryon about the balance of raising his daughter,...

  20. Semifinal Team Athlete Rhin Bourgeois

    In this episode we get to hear from Rhin Bourgeois, team athlete from Crossfit Kemah, as he and his team prepare to compete in the Mid-Atlantic Crossfit Challenge with a spot at the Crossfit Games on the line. Rhin gives great insight into the dynamics of team competition, the balance of team...

  21. AGOQ Recap with Alex Blazo and Troy Smith

    Wrapping up the Crossfit Games Age Group Online Qualifier with Troy Smith and 2021 Games athlete Alex Blazo! We have a lot of fun telling stories, talking about strategy, and talking about what comes next as Alex prepares for the Crossfit Games!

  22. Eamon Coyne: Friend, Competitive Crossfitter, Business Mogul

    Eamon Coyne is an elite level crossfit athlete, an owner of multiple businesses, a veteran, and an incredibly caring and wise person. He imprints his relational DNA on every thing he touches. A conversation with Eamon in 2018 led to what is now Faithfully Fit's focus on relationships. Eamon joins...

  23. the Bible Study Edition-Pursuing Growth

    Today we are joined by the host of the Cultivating Hope podcast, Heather Smith. Together we discuss 2 Peter 1:5-7 and talk about how faith, while not named as one of the virtues that Peter actually names, is the basis for the growth of our lives in faith.

  24. Cogen Nelson

    In this episode I have the chance to talk to one of Faithfully Fit's very first supporters, Cogen Nelson. Cogen is a former Marine, nutrition coach, Power Monkey coach, and competitive CrossFitter. Cogen is the 2009 Marine of the Year and an advocate for mental health awareness. Cogen is one of…

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  25. the Bible Study Series: Ep.1

    Welcome to our very first dive into our Bible Study series. One of the dreams for Faithfully Fit is that it becomes more than just entertainment but actually begins to equip you as well. Whether you are passionate about growing in your faith or just looking for something uplifting to listen to on...

  26. Grace Lochner

    In this episode we get to hear from Grace Lochner and have a great conversation about her competition history, the quarterfinals, and get to know her and her faith and triumphs. This is a great conversation that I can't wait for you to hear!

  27. Open Wrap Up with Alex Blazo

    This week we finally wrap up the open with Alex Blazo and talk a bit about the upcoming implications of the quarterfinals and AGOQ.

  28. 21.1 and 21.2 Wrap Up with Alex Blazo

    In our very first attempt at a simultaneous podcast/video cast I talk to Crossfit Games teens competitor Alex Blazo and see how 21.1 and 21.2 went for him and get a chance to hear about how he cheated me so his girlfriend could beat me!!! As we head into 21.3 (and .4) you'll get to hear just how...

  29. 21.2 with Rhin Bourgeois

    Kyle gets the chance to chat with Rhin again this week about 21.2 and the what we might see for 21.3!

  30. The Crossfit Open is here with Rain Bourgeois, Eamon Coyne, and Just a little bit of Mike Abgarian

    This week we get a chance to talk about the Open 21.1 workout, what we think this year's open will look like in general, as well as the impact that many of the people around us in the world of crossfit have had on our lives. This is a great episode and we'll be hitting it again next week so much...

  31. Hanna Vanacour and Alex Blazo

    Today we bring black Alex Blazo and are joined by Hanna Vanacour. We get an opportunity to wrap up TFX as well as talk about the upcoming Open and AGOQ. I hope you'll enjoy this conversation as much as I did and will follow the Crossfit Games hopefuls on their journey!

  32. Alex Blazo: 2019 Games Competitor and 2021 Games Hopeful

    As Alex Blazo, rising teen star, prepares to take on The Fittest Experience in Austin January 30 and 31 he takes time to sit down and talk about his upcoming competition, his thoughts on this year's open, and his hopes for this season both in terms of the Crossfit Games as well as what his hopes...

  33. Tasia Percevecz and Surrendering the Hard Things

    On January 20 Tasia Percevecz announced that she would be surrendering the 2021 season to the Lord and will support her teammates. Tasia has become one of my favorite crossfit athletes and follows on social media. I have a lot of thoughts about this because I made a similar decision in the course...

  34. The Purpose of Faithfully Fit

    Across the world we have many cultural barriers to overcome in terms of the communication of ideas. Even within America we have many of those same boundaries caused by geographical, idealogical, and historical differences. Our exposure to differing ideas is often shaped by media (ideas that come...

  35. Master's Fitness Collective Championship Recap: Day 3

    In this episode Kyle recaps the good, the bad, and the ugly turned beautiful as he looks back at Day 3 of the MFCC 2020. Also, stick around for the end of the episode for an announcement about the next store opening for Faithfully Fit!

  36. Master's Fitness Collective Championship Recap: Day 2

    Day 2 of the recap talks about the speed clean ladder and the loooong chipper.

  37. Master's Fitness Collective Championship Recap:Day 1

    In this episode I recap day 1 of the Master's Fitness Collective Championship. I talk about swimming in a major comp, a beautiful setting, and a massive PR!

  38. Little League State Tournaments, The Master's Fitness Collective Championships, Unity across boundaries

    In this episode I talk about what I've been doing the last 2 weeks with my kids' baseball and softball, what awaits me at the Master's Fitness Collective Championships in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the end of August, and treating each other like humans instead of dehumanizing them for the sake of...

  39. Does the Bible say God won't give us more than we can handle?

    When it rains it pours. That's especially true in times like these where one issue can lead to the next. However, we often put God in the indefensible position of being the author of the bad in our lives. If that's the case, do we have the chance to experience his goodness? In this episode I give...

  40. Coaching and Mentoring Youth

    In this drop in episode Kyle discusses the importance of mentoring youth while coaching them, the goal of youth athletics, and the positive impact that coaches can have on much more than just the athletic outcomes of the lives of those they coach.

  41. Father’s Day

    In this episode Kyle discusses the concept of fatherhood and the difficulties encountered when we refer to God as Father...among other things as Kyle does what he does best and weaves in and out of the topic!

  42. What is Christianity and what role does it play right now?

    In this episode I talk about 3 big issues on my mind and in the world. Why Christianity? Why are people responding to the use of scripture with such hatred? Following the beliefs in Christianity is not a sometimes thing.

  43. Sam Wheatley

    Sam is the Director of Fitness Ministries at Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas (the Kingwood Campus) and he is also a coach at U Turn Crossfit. Sam is one of my former baseball players and I have the opportunity to talk to him about how fitness and faith come together to create a strong...

  44. Louie McMaster

    I met Louie at Strength in Depth 2020 in London and hit it off immediately. Louie is a deacon at a Baptist Church, a wedding photographer, a father, a husband, and one heck of a crossfitter. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and know you will as well!

  45. Expert Series Episode 1: Austin Reynolds

    In the first episode of our expert series Kyle talks to Austin Reynolds, owner of GreenJay Sports Medicine. Austin talks about his passion for proper movement, getting people healthy, keeping people healthy, and many of the common injuries and reasons that he sees and works with every day. This...

  46. Nick Aranda

    Nick Aranda is the owner of CrossFit Anavah, a high school strength and conditioning coach, a high level CrossFit competitor who is a masters age, a husband, father of 3, and an incredibly faithful man that can trace his journey of faith through many ups and downs. As Nick was preparing for...

  47. Josh Godinez

    Josh is a 23 year old elite level CrossFit athlete out of College Station, TX who is one of the new era of CrossFit athletes that started CrossFit around the time many are starting other sports they will choose to pursue through high school, junior high, and beyond. In this episode we get an...

  48. Episode 1: Kevin Longmeier

    Kevin Longmeier is a pastor at New Community Church in Spokane, WA as well as owner of Crossfit Duratus. Kevin is a high level competitor with multiple trips to the Crossfit Games under his belt as an individual in the master's division as well as the team division. While Crossfit claims to crown...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The bottom line: it's all about relationships. Not just this podcast, but life. But more specifically, yes this podcast is about relationships. Kyle, the host of Faithfully Fit, is a competitive CrossFitter and pastor but he is so much more than that. He's a relationship builder and this podcast is a branch of that. We'll get to talk to amazing athletes, coaches, and altogether inspiring people. You don't have to share Kyle's faith to hear his heart for people and love for those around him.

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The bottom line: it's all about relationships. Not just this podcast, but life. But more specifically, yes this podcast is about relationships. Kyle, the host of Faithfully Fit, is a competitive CrossFitter and pastor but he is so much more than that. He's a relationship builder and this podcast is...

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