"I wear the chain I forged in life.. I made it link by link, and yard by yard; I girded it on my own free will, and of my own free will I wore it." A Christmas Carol In today's solo episode Neal talks about working out with chains and accommodating resistance. He goes through some of the benefits and how to make them on your own if you would like. Prayer and Pushups Podcast Twitter: @and_pushups Insta: @prayer_and_pushups Email: prayerandpushupspodcast@gmail.com...
Aug 18, 2020•19 min
In this episode my wife laughs at me and we discuss the book Eat, Fast, Feast by Jay W. Richards
Aug 11, 2020•36 min
We are back, what's your headline? In this episode we discuss the nature and effects of focusing on the positive. Prayer and Pushups Podcast Twitter: @and_pushups Insta: @prayer_and_pushups Email: prayerandpushupspodcast@gmail.com
Aug 04, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Ben and Neal discuss the the 4th and the truth about Freedom!
Jul 07, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this weeks episode we rerecord last weeks lost episode. Neal is proud of being in his gym, Ben remembers that he owes everyone an update on Eat, Fast, Feast, and we discuss how becoming parents changed our outlook and methods when if comes to living a physically and spiritually healthy life!
Jun 30, 2020•39 min
In this episode we both admire Matt's hair and the 3 of us just enjoy some fun conversation about working out and living a life of faith!
Jun 16, 2020•47 min
This week Fr, Chase Goodman (A new baby priest from Texas) visits the gym. We discuss puberty, lifting, and growing in virtue! It's a fun conversation. We want to thank Fr. Chase for joining us, we look forward to what God will do through his priestly life!
Jun 09, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode, Neal sweats a lot in a hot attic and we discuss the importance of community, human interaction, and support! A study was referenced on child isolation: https://thebrain.mcgill.ca/flash/capsules/histoire_bleu06.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrayerandPushups Twitter: https://twitter.com/and_pushups...
Jun 02, 2020•53 min
In this one, both Neal and Ben fail to mention Bishop Baron, Neal talks about Arnold, and Ben brings up Terry Cruz. In training we discuss our top 3 people we would like to workout with. We would also like to apologize for some technical issues we had with this one. Relying on the internet while recording has it's issues.
May 19, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode, Neal mentions scripture, Ben shares life advice from Finding Nemo, and we talk about how to manage life and training when you don't know what the future holds!
May 04, 2020•48 min
This week Neal talks about Schoenstatt, Ben talks about Parks and Rec, and we discuss how to improve you bench press!
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In this episode Neal talks about Potiza (Potica), which is not a small pizza nor a giant pizza pocket, Ben talks about failing to read manuals and we discuss the chariot driver of the Cardinal Virtues, Prudence!
Apr 20, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In our second guest episode, Tyler Yearby (Co-Founder & Co-Director of Education at Emergence) visits the gym, shares some about himself and the importance of Holistic Movement, not only training but everyday life. Find more about Tyler at: Facebook: @emergentmvmt / @startersportstraining Website: emergentmvmt.com / http://www.starterssportstraining.com
Apr 15, 2020•38 min
In this episode, Neal talks about fire, Ben talks about dying and we continue our series on the Cardinal Virtues with Fortitude! Happy Easter, He is Risen!
Apr 13, 2020•49 min
In this episode Neal says the word woman, Ben is tired, and we discuss, ok, Neal talks about why we veil what's valuable!
Apr 06, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week the guys discuss the "new normal", Neal says he want's better weather, Ben talks about throwing stuff away, and we break down the virtue of Justice!
Mar 30, 2020•48 min
In this Episode, we continue to the break from regularly scheduled programming due to an unexpected move, Neal (The Giant Ginger) tries and fails to come up with a nick name for Ben, and Ben shouts out Go Joe! In addition to all this fun, we discuss how to take a positive approach to the crazy pandemic filled world we now live in!
Mar 23, 2020•29 min
We interrupt your regularly scheduled series on the virtues to bring you this special builtin,..... How to stay healthy on lock-down! Ben blames Tony Romo, Neal admits his Zombie apocalypse plan is incomplete, and we give some useful tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle through Coronavirus 2020
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode Neal decides to be a rebel, Ben talks about an all night not lock-in, and we discuss the first of the four Cardinal Virtues!
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In this episode we marvel at the fact that more sequels aren't dubbed "2, electric boogaloo". We then discuss motivation, practical ways to try and maintain motivation. The need to pursue the true good and how to "embrace the suck" of the trials in life!
Mar 02, 2020•55 min
We start the conversation about motivation, what is it and how does it work.
Feb 24, 2020•47 min
In this episode, Ben "grills" Neal on his fitness knowledge and they have a few laughs while discussing how to be healthy!
Feb 17, 2020•40 min
Coming to you "live" from Neal's dinning room table, yet again, we end up taking a detour from our original planned episode. We discuss the March for Life which leads us to the topic of sacrificing to the unknown, i.e. putting in time on something, fitness, prayer, a cause, without necessarily seeing the desired outcome or at least not in the time we'd like to and why it's important to stay the course anyway!
Feb 10, 2020•50 min
In this episode we, well we're changing it up this week. We talk about the Superbowl and then reminisce about our favorite memories of our own athletic exploits over the years.
Feb 03, 2020•33 min
Health talk on what you put into your body for both physical and spiritual health as well as a discussion based on the viral sermon by Francis Chan. https://youtu.be/nUUbXzb2atM
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr 37 min
Neal talks about Specificity and the importance of having your training match your goals.
Jan 20, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Again going longer than planned Ben and Neal discuss the comparison of the stages of lifting and the spiritual life!
Jan 13, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Discussing the need for discipline and the virtue in it and the importance in applying it to both a physical and spiritual life!
Jan 06, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Our very first episode. We go over what the podcast will be about and give a little intro of ourselves. With this first episode we discovered a little technical difficulty that made it harder to hear Neal. Unfortunately we did not discover it until it was to late to fix or rerecord. Thank you for being patient with us as we work out the kinks! We look forward to having you join us each week as we explore how we to properly care for both our body and soul in living a healthy and holy life!...
Jan 06, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1
