Send us a text What makes you a credible fitness expert? Your degrees, years of experience, where you work… or is that all secondary? Does your ripped physique solidify your authority? Is it a requirement to have overdeveloped biceps, pecs, delts and calves or washboard abs to be seen as ‘a legitimate trainer’ in the eyes of others? Long time strength coach and personal trainer Chris Wilson discusses his thoughts and philosophy when it comes to his 25 years in the fitness and health profession. ...
Sep 04, 2024•50 min•Season 7Ep. 374
Send us a text Don Manning is, first and foremost, a husband and dad who follows Christ. He and his wife Suzanne founded Crazy Cool Family several years ago after raising seven children of their own – four girls and then three boys ages 34 to 18 – and seeing the need for parents to be inspired and equipped to build their best family. Don has a business and real estate background, owning different companies and putting together real estate deals. He and Suzanne are now blessed with eight grandchi...
Aug 28, 2024•57 min•Season 7Ep. 373
Send us a text In today’s show, Coach Tonya sits down with Dave Clukey, a former Green Beret with over 20 years of military service. Now Sr. Director of Business Development – SOCOM at Immersive Works, Dave continues to serve in the national defense sector. While his passion for what he does is apparent, Dave is also a huge supporter of veterans and their families. Join us as Dave talks about making the transition from a military career to civilian life … you don’t want to miss this! "Seek help;...
Aug 21, 2024•50 min•Season 7Ep. 372
Send us a text No one has answered the two-year-old lingering question “what is a woman” quite like Jennifer Strickland has. Let me tell you why: Jennifer is not afraid to address how this question is so deeply answered in the Bible. And the Strong By Design team couldn't agree more with her platform and voice in such a troubling era of gender misinformation. After two years of research and Jennifer’s previous experience as a former model and established speaker for a variety of topics, her know...
Aug 14, 2024•57 min•Season 7Ep. 371
Send us a text Our final episode highlighting the amazing men, women, and kids at the first ever Rise Up Con event in Sevierville, TN., just outside of Knoxville. Meet Jared Moon, from Proverbs 22:6 - his organization helps to reunite incarcerated men and women with their children. Their purpose is to heal these families and support them while most people turn their backs. The heart of their process is rooted in the 4 E's which are to: Encourage, Engage, Educate and Empower. As Jared said during...
Aug 07, 2024•30 min•Season 7Ep. 370
Send us a text Have you ever heard of the Wild brothers? Well hosts Chris Wilson and Jared Haley met them at Rise Up Con. Meet Morgan and Hudson, two of the four Wild brothers from Wild Brothers TV. They are the elder brothers but refused to say better lol. As their name infers, these boys are a bit 'wild' (yes, that's their real last name) and adventurous living several years of their lives (15) in southeast Asia (Indonesia) as missionaries spreading the Gospel. They lived side by side with the...
Jul 31, 2024•29 min•Season 7Ep. 369
Send us a text Ever meet someone and after just 5 minutes they feel like an old friend? Our guest today on the Strong By Design podcast, Adam Kovar, is a Marine Corp Veteran, Patriot, husband, father and hardworking entrepreneur. He is a guy that you instantly feel connection with if you love our country, what it stands for and why it's worth fighting for. And there is nothing better at bringing people together for hours than a warm fire on a cool night. At Rise Up Con in the beautiful mountains...
Jul 24, 2024•17 min•Season 7Ep. 368
Send us a text Our past does not define our character or determine our future. While this sentiment is simply said, it is terribly difficult to believe and follow through with. Unfortunately, some of us can never seem to overcome our past. Today's guest on the Strong By Design podcast is a living testament to the power of turning your life over to God. After years of struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, Rob believed his life was a complete failure and beyond repair. He even went as far as...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 367
Send us a text Storytelling is an art form that has stood the test of time. From sitting around a campfire listening to spooky stories and tales of legendary heroism, to a family gathered around a giant radio in the 1930s listening to the adventures of Sherlock Holmes or Abbott and Costello, the audio experience invites imagination and evokes excitement. Live from Rise Up Con, hosts Jared Haley and Chris Wilson had the opportunity to speak with Darby Kern and Micah Touchet, audio producers for t...
Jul 10, 2024•32 min•Season 7Ep. 366
Send us a text Sitting down with humble, sincere and genuine people never gets old. Today on the Strong By Design podcast hosts Jared Haley and Chris Wilson are blessed to speak with animator and story teller Davy Liu and award winning actor Ben Davies. Live from Rise Up Con in Sevierville, TN., these two men are using their amazing talents to spread God's truth through storytelling. Davy Liu, an outstanding animator who worked for Disney for several years on projects like Mulan, Aladdin, and Be...
Jul 03, 2024•32 min•Season 7Ep. 365
Send us a text Welcome to the First Ever RISE UP CON, Where Fandom Becomes Faith. Ever heard of ComicCon... where all of the Star Wars, Star Trek and comic book super fans pour into San Diego's convention center by the thousands for days on end every year? Well, actor, director, and author Kevin Sorbo (Hercules '95-'99) thought having a similar atmosphere for Christian actors, writers, producers, musicians, creators, and entrepreneurs was needed. After having Kevin on the Strong By Design podcas...
Jun 26, 2024•28 min•Season 7Ep. 364
Send us a text The journey of creating ‘The Lion Within Us’ has been fueled by Chris Grainger’s desire to help others and glorify God. He is blessed to be in several leadership positions in a professional and spiritual capacity. First and foremost, He is a devoted husband to a loving wife. Together, they lead a family of three beautiful girls and one amazing son. There was a point in time where Chris's life was spiraling out of control and he felt helpless. By the Grace of God, he was able to ta...
Jun 19, 2024•57 min•Season 7Ep. 363
Send us a text Tyrannosaurus Rex, Brontosaurus, Velociraptor, Triceratops… all fake?!? No way?! It can’t be?! What about all of the fossils they’ve found over the past 150+ years? Why would the Smithsonian and other institutions ever promote an extinct animal species that never really existed? What did they have to gain? We all grew up learning about the amazing, wonderful and terrifying world of the dinosaur. Giant reptiles that roamed the earth 25-65 million years ago and have been extinct for...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 362
Send us a text Pastor Daryl Black delivered a message several months ago titled ' Biblical Sexuality - You Asked For It ' This message at Grace Family Church in Florida is based on feedback from the congregation... what did they want the church to talk about. His words are truthful, kind and powerful. Our host Jared Haley attends GFC and found the message to be one of the best he's ever heard on the topic. Today he and host Chris Wilson dig deeper on what biblical sexuality is and what it means ...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 7Ep. 361
Send us a text Today’s guest on the Strong By Design podcast can help you create space in your mind. Scott Paglia is a licensed acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese medicine in Bellingham, WA. Scott got into acupuncture and herbs after almost dying in South Korea while pursuing the practice of meditation. Over the decades since his early pursuits, Scott has met many great teachers and applied their teaching to his practice. He has focused most of his studies on neuroplasticity and the effec...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 7Ep. 360
Send us a text We all have moments of doubt in our lives. Times when we feel God has abandoned us or that we are separated from God. So, is it okay to have these feelings, is it normal to have these thoughts? Have you ever asked the question: Why me Lord? How can God be good if He let this happen to me? Why would a good God let that happen to someone else? Has God forsaken me? Am I under attack right now? Why am I struggling to believe in God right now? In this episode on the Strong By Design po...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 359
Send us a text Erik is truly a man of integrity, work ethic and an overcomer. Growing up with a complicated childhood and broken home, to raising himself from the age of 14. Unfortunately, finding trouble along the way, desperately trying to fill the gaping voids in his life. As a young man Erik found himself empty and tired of settling for less. After the feverish pursuit of the Holy Spirit, Erik decided to surrender and trust the One that would never let him down. Now, Erik and his wife of nea...
May 15, 2024•43 min•Season 7Ep. 358
Send us a text No one really goes to see bulging biceps and Godzilla sized quads at the Mr. Olympia thinking their ‘true love’ is there waiting for them… But in this case, true love for Micah and Diana was exactly what the Mr. O provided. Our guests today on Strong By Design are Micah LaCerte, magazine cover model, world champion WBFF muscle model and owner of Hitch Fit Gym and his beautiful wife Diana, fitness expert, personal trainer, gym owner, model and fitness competitor. And boy are they i...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 357
Send us a text Bridgette is a firecracker, best-selling author, speaker, mother of 4 and loves Jesus. Oh, and she’s the sister of Kirk and Candace Cameron. In this episode on the Strong By Design podcast host Chris Wilson speaks to Bridgette Cameron, younger sister to superstar Kirk Cameron (Growing Pains, Fireproof, Left Behind) and the little ‘big’ sister of Candace Cameron Bure (Full House / Fuller House) and Melissa Fleming. Have you ever wondered what life would be like with famous family m...
May 01, 2024•54 min•Season 7Ep. 356
Send us a text Discover the transformative power of God’s Word with our special guest James Early. James started an amazing bible ministry years ago that is reaching men and women who need it most, behind bars. While many people in our society consider prisoners to be beyond help, it is clear in our conversation with James that God’s Word can work miracles anywhere it’s heard. Please join us today for this heartwarming message about discipleship, courage and obedience hosted by Chris Wilson and ...
Apr 24, 2024•55 min•Season 6Ep. 355
Send us a text Is public speaking really feared more than death? Actually, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health, 75% of people rank the fear of public speaking number one. Fortunately for our amazing Strong By Design audience, we have an expert public speaker on the show today. Sabine Kvenberg is an author, actress, singer, songwriter, coach and amazing human being. Sabine shares her passion for coaching others to overcome their fears of speaking and performing in front of other...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 354
Send us a text In this episode, we delve into a transformative approach to weight loss and wellness with Brandice Lardner, the visionary behind Grace Filled Plate. As a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, Brandice offers a fresh perspective that goes beyond conventional dieting methods. Brandice's philosophy is simple yet profound … she believes that there's more to life than endless cycles of restriction and guilt. Rooted in her faith, she champions the idea that God's grace extends...
Apr 10, 2024•50 min•Season 6Ep. 353
Send us a text Dan KILLMODE Long is back at the Critical Bench Compound to sit down with friend and host Mike Westerdal. His energy, passion and heart for people is undeniable as you will soon discover. He is known as the man with the most energy in the galaxy... and a super passionate 7-figure entrepreneur known world-wide. Dan has been featured in and on Fox news, CNBC, ABC, Men's Health and was even on Jillian Michael's Spike TV show Sweat Inc! In this episode you will find out about Dan's co...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 6Ep. 352
Send us a text Did you know the average couple waits 6 years to get help in their marriage. That's 6 years of pain, hurt, frustration and lost opportunity. On this episode of Strong By Design we have special guests Dr. Robert and Sharla Snow — themselves married for 31 years — helping other married couples find and develop the tools to strengthen their relationships. Their podcast, The Master Your Marriage show, delivers straight-talking guidance on how to fill your marriage with fun, friendship...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 351
Send us a text Dan is the former Vice-President of the Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World, Florida. He attended Boston University, graduating in 1991, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. After spending 5 years working for Walt Disney in France, Dan relocated to Florida and held a variety of executive roles at the Walt Disney World Resort, both in the theme parks and resort hotels. His last 9 years with the company, he was successively Vice President of Epcot, Vice presi...
Mar 20, 2024•59 min•Season 6Ep. 350
Send us a text In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Jennifer Jenkins, a Holistic Registered Nurse, Health Advocate, Wellness Specialist, and Certified Health Coach on a mission to empower individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by addressing the root causes of health issues. Jennifer's passion and expertise shine through as she shares her insights into creating a movement for better health. Jennifer understands that raising awareness alone is not enough to drive mea...
Mar 13, 2024•49 min•Season 6Ep. 349
Send us a text In this episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, Jared sits down Grace Family Church Clearwater's Associate Pastor Jeff Countryman to speak practically on how we can effectively raise our children to know and love Jesus. As a father of 3, now adult boys, Jeff is able to speak into what he and his wife were intentional about while raising their children in a home that loves Jesus. As a leader, Jeff is a humble, strong, motivated, and organized individual. His experiences have helpe...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 348
Send us a text Denis Phillips' desire to be a television meteorologist began by seeing Santa on radar when he was 6 years old. It's true! Although, severe weather really hooked him. He is one of those crazies you'll see tied to a palm tree in a category 3 hurricane... doing a live shot... sideways. After stops in Gainesville, Providence, and Los Angeles, Denis finally ended up in Tampa. He says the Bay area offers all the challenges weather-wise he could ever hope for: severe thunderstorms, trop...
Feb 28, 2024•57 min•Season 6Ep. 347
Send us a text Hope is still very much alive! Today’s special guest is the man behind the Seeds of Hope Children’s Ministry, John Chalkias (pronounced Chalk-Is). John might be one of the most inspiring men we’ve ever had on the SBD podcast which is a bold statement. His passion and love for children is truly remarkable. He and his wife Susan have 9 children of their own! In 1996 Seeds of Hope Children’s Ministry™ opened the first home for HIV/AIDS children in Thailand. Since that time, they have...
Feb 24, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 6Ep. 346
Send us a text In this episode, Coach Tonya has the privilege of speaking with Kathy Mize, the CEO of Ready for Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing vital support, resources, and guidance to former foster care youth as they transition into adulthood. Ready For Life's mission is not just about giving these young adults a lifeline; it's about equipping them with the life skills and learning opportunities they need to thrive. Kathy shares an inspiring and deeply impactful conversa...
Feb 21, 2024•34 min•Season 6Ep. 345
