Fit Disciple Podcast

Are you settling for where you are spiritually, physically, or personally? In this episode of the Fit Disciple Podcast, Adam dives into Philippians 3 and Paul’s powerful challenge to press forward and never settle.In this episode, we talk about:• The dangers of settling for comfort• Why fitness and health require lifelong stewardship and accountability.• Why repetition is essential for spiritual and behavioral changeYou don't have to live in a constant state of suffering or sacrifice - but you shouldn't build your life around comfort either. Stop settling, keep pressing, take up your cross, do the hard thing!If this episode challenges or encourages you, SHARE it with someone who needs to hear it!Don't forget to drop your biggest takeaway in the comments, Hit the bell icon and SUBSCRIBE for more conversations at the intersection of faith, discipline, and performance.

Are you settling for where you are spiritually, physically, or personally? In this episode of the Fit Disciple Podcast, Adam dives into Philippians 3 and Paul’s powerful challenge to press forward and never settle.In this episode, we talk about:• The dangers of settling for comfort• Why fitness and health require lifelong stewardship and accountability.• Why repetition is essential for spiritual and behavioral changeYou don't have to live in a constant state of suffering or sacrifice - but you shouldn't build your life around comfort either. Stop settling, keep pressing, take up your cross, do the hard thing!If this episode challenges or encourages you, SHARE it with someone who needs to hear it!Don't forget to drop your biggest takeaway in the comments, Hit the bell icon and SUBSCRIBE for more conversations at the intersection of faith, discipline, and performance.

Episode 125 - 4 Things Killing Your Fitness Progress Are you working hard in the gym but still not seeing results? In this episode of the Fit Disciple Podcast, Adam breaks down the four biggest mistakes that keep people stuck in their fitness journey. Drawing from over 35 years of training, 10 years of coaching, and his perspective as a pastor, he shares practical, biblical wisdom to help you stop spinning your wheels and start making lasting progress. You'll learn: Why having a structured plan matters How to train with the right level of intensity The truth about nutrition and why you can't outwork a poor diet Why consistency beats motivation every single time If your goal is to build a body that can withstand the calling God has placed on your life, this episode is packed with practical principles you can start applying today. If this episode encouraged you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who wants to grow in both their faith and their fitness. If you are interested in coaching or have questions about your health journey; Reach out to Adam :  Instagram : @adambraud  Facebook : Adam Braud Fitness  Email : [email protected]

Episode 124 - Weight Loss Shots. Good or Bad? Welcome to the Fit Disciple Podcast! In this episode, Adam takes a balanced, faith-based look at the growing popularity of GLP-1 medications and what believers should know before considering them. This conversation goes deeper than the headlines. What you'll learn: What GLP-1 medications do in the brain, stomach, and pancreas The differences between Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and newer options Why weight loss is only part of the equation  How to preserve muscle, strength, and long-term health while losing weight The role of personal responsibility, habits, and stewardship A biblical perspective on using modern tools for better health Why sustainable transformation requires more than a number on the scale Whether you're considering a GLP-1 medication yourself, coaching someone who is, or simply trying to steward your body more faithfully, this episode offers practical wisdom and a Christ-centered perspective on one of today's biggest health topics. Your calling happens in your body. Steward it well! Listen to the full episode "Weight Loss Shots. Good or Bad?" now. Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments and share this with someone who needs a spiritual and physical reset. If you are interested in coaching or have questions about your health journey? Reach out to Adam :  Instagram : @adambraud  Facebook : Adam Braud Fitness  Email : [email protected]

Episode 123 - Walking It Out (Galatians 5-6 and fitness) Most people aren't struggling because they lack information. They're struggling because they're looking for shortcuts. In this episode of the Fit Disciple Podcast, Adam explores why so many people chase secret health hacks, biohacking trends, and endless optimizatio n while neglecting the simple disciplines that actually produce lasting transformation. Drawing from scripture, personal experience, and decades of coaching, he challenges listeners to stop majoring in the minors and start focusing on the fundamentals that matter most. In this episode you will learn more about: • Why consistency beats optimization   • The danger of chasing shortcuts  • Faith & fitness stewardship   • Discipline and personal responsibility  • Reaping what you sow Let's stop looking for secret knowledge and start mastering the basics. Listen to the full episode 123 " Walking It Out (Galatians 5-6 and fitness)" now. Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments and share this with someone who needs a spiritual and physical reset. Connect with Adam: Instagram: @adambraud Facebook: Adam Braud Fitness Email: [email protected]

He spent years preaching that God loved everyone else…… but secretly struggled to believe it for himself! In this deeply honest episode of the Fit Disciple Podcast, Pastor Brett Wendell shares the story behind losing more than 200 pounds and why the transformation had far more to do with identity than appearance. From church planting and ministry burnout to food addiction, shame, self-worth, and finally confronting the belief that he was somehow excluded from the grace he preached to others every week. Brett opens up about reaching over 430 pounds, struggling to breathe, preach, sleep, and physically keep up with the calling God had placed on his life. But underneath the physical struggle was something even heavier: the belief that he was valuable for serving people, but not truly worthy of being loved himself.… this conversation goes deep. In this episode you will learn more about: • Faith & fitness • Stewardship of the body • Emotional eating • Pastoral burnout • Discipline & accountability • Identity & sonship • Learning to receive the love of God personally Let's live well for Christ not just wait for death. Listen to the full episode "The theology that was slowly killing Brit Windel" now. Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments and share this with someone who needs a spiritual and physical reset. Connect with Brit Windel Instagram: @brit_windel Connect with Adam:  Instagram : @adambraud  Facebook : Adam Braud Fitness  Email : [email protected]        

Episode 121- Blasting and cruising-The cyclical nature of growth Welcome back to the Fit Disciple Podcast - where faith and fitness come together to help you become the disciple God created you to be. In this episode, Adam dives into the cyclical nature of growth in both your spiritual life and your physical health. In a culture obsessed with constant hustle, optimization, and "always grinding," many believers feel condemned when they aren't operating at full intensity 24/7. But real growth doesn't work like that. Adam breaks down the difference between: Seasons of pushing vs. seasons of maintaining Spiritual growth vs. emotional hype Consistency over time vs. perfection every day Why "showing up" matters more than intensity How faith, fitness, discipline, and habits all grow in cycles Whether you're trying to grow spiritually, lose weight, build discipline, or simply stay faithful in difficult seasons, this conversation will encourage you to keep going without burning out. Listen to the full episode now. Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments and share this with someone who needs a spiritual and physical reset. Connect with Adam:  Instagram : @adambraud  Facebook : Adam Braud Fitness  TikTok : @adambraud  Email : [email protected]

120 - "Your Health Is Part Of The Assignment" with Pastor Zak White In this episode, Adam sits down with Pastor Zak White of Revolution Church in San Antonio, Texas - a leader who's not just preaching the Word, but living it out through discipline, health, and purpose. Zak shares his powerful journey of planting a church from scratch, how a life-changing moment with his father sparked his fitness transformation, and why caring for your body is deeply connected to your calling. This conversation goes way beyond workouts, We dive into: The connection between spiritual health and physical discipline and how your body is the delivery system for God's purpose Why so many pastors neglect their health and how to fix it Building sustainable rhythms The truth about diet, consistency, and longevity Leading with courage in today's culture If you've ever struggled with consistency, burnout, or feeling out of alignment, this episode will challenge and equip you for your faith and fitness journey! Connect with Pastor Zak White Instagram : @pastorzakwhite Podcast: Move. Every. Day. Podcast Connect with Adam:  Instagram : @adambraud  Facebook : Adam Braud Fitness  TikTok : @adambraud  Email : [email protected]

The danger to Human HealthIn this episode of the Fit Disciple Podcast, Adam breaks down a powerful framework for understanding metabolic health: the two bookends that determine most chronic health outcomes - chronic overconsumption and chronic under movement.When energy intake consistently exceeds energy expenditure, and movement is chronically low, the body adapts. Visceral fat increases, Insulin rises, Lipids shift, and Inflammation climbs. The system becomes strained.But the solution isn’t chasing individual numbers., It’s reducing systemic metabolic load through:Strength training Cardio activity Better sleep Good nutritionAligning energy intake and expenditureIf you want clarity instead of confusion in the health space, this one is for you.Listen to the full episode now.Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments.Hit the bell icon.Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of faith, discipline, and performance.Share this with someone who needs a spiritual and physical reset.

Faith Centered Fitness with Coach JT TapiasWelcome back to the Fit Disciple Podcast.In this powerful episode, Adam sits down with J.T. Tapias — clinical pastoral counselor, nutrition sociologist, and founder of the Empty Your Bucket Nutrition Plan — for one of the most raw and practical conversations we’ve had yet.J.T.’s story is extraordinary.Born in Medellín during the height of cartel violence, surrounded by drug money and chaos, homeless at 14 in New York City, signed to play professional soccer overseas, battling addiction and internal emptiness.At 30 years old, everything changed.God radically transformed his life.Salvation wasn’t the end of the story, it was the beginning of discipline.This isn’t just about nutrition, It’s about stewardship.It’s about activating your faith. It’s about becoming the kind of man who partners with God instead of making excuses. If you’re tired of compartmentalizing your faith and fitness, If you know God is calling you to greater discipline, If you’re ready to stop consuming and start building:Listen to the full episode now.Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments.Share this with someone who needs a spiritual and physical reset.