Fit Disciple Podcast

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 : adam@adambraud.com

HOW TO ACHIEVE ANY LIFE TRANSFORMATION According to Dallas Willard; a Christian theologian / philosopher, "The disciple is one who intent on becoming Christ - like, systematically and progressively rearranges his affairs to that end under the guidance of the word and the spirit!" To achieve a particular life change, you have to agree that what you have been doing will not get you where you want to get to so that you are able to change. In this episode, you will learn about : 1. The systematic Approach How to develop a habit to be fit and healthy from repetition through the use of triggers. How triggers help with creating a systematic approach but if you don't have a system you do not have an approach! How structured plan produces high end results in goal achievement and removes cognitive load. 2. Progressive Approach Progressive overload is where you have to increase the demand otherwise adaptation stops and there is no growth. The significance of continuous increasing challenge for you to see exponential growth. How structure without progression maintains the same level you are at and nothing changes where as progression without structure leads to burn out. Let's Grow Together: → Drop a comment and encourage us by sharing what encouraged you → Like and Share this with someone who's ready to align their life with their faith → Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss future episodes

The do's and don'ts of fasting! In today's episode, we talk about how Christians should approach fasting, why we fast, and how to do it in a way that honors God while being wise with your health. Whether you're new to fasting or have been doing it for years, this episode will help you keep the focus on obedience, discipline, and hearing God's voice. If this episode blesses you : →Hit the Like Button → Drop a comment with what encouraged you → Share to help us reach more believers who want to finish the race strong, healthy in body, mind, and spirit. → Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss future episodes

YOUR BODY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Is your health supporting your calling or it is silently sabotaging it? In this episode, Adam challenges believers to stop making excuses and start showing up for their health, their calling, and their future. This isn't about guilt; it's about stewardship. Your body is a gift from God, and how you treat it matters. Tune in to learn how to: • Break free from passive "trust in God" that's really avoidance • Build a lifestyle of health without obsession • Start small, stay consistent, and steward what God gave you • Make your values visible in your daily habits Ask yourself : What excuse have you made for your health and your faith this week that you need to surrender? Need help creating a health strategy that works for your life and calling? Reach out at adam@adambraud.com Follow on Instagram : @adambraud Share this with a pastor, leader, or friend who's been neglecting their health Mentioned Book in this episode: Change Before You Have To by Rob Ketterling Subscribe for more real talk on faith, health, and leadership

Fitness debates that never die! In this episode, Adam breaks down some of the most stubborn fitness myths and debates that never seem to die based on real research, practical experience, and faith-based stewardship of your health so you can thrive in what God's called you to do. In this episode, you will learn more about : Fasted cardio vs fed cardio Does cardio timing impact fat loss? Will lifting weights make women bulky? HIIT vs Zone 2 for fat loss + longevity Do carbs really make you fat? The hidden truth about weight gain and weight loss For more: Like and Subscribe Drop a comment below Join our substack family and receive weekly encouragement through email on faith and fitness Share this with someone who needs encouragement today

Welcome back to our channel! In today's episode, we're talking about Adaptive Faithfulness, how to stay spiritually, mentally, and physically consistent when life's seasons change. Too often, we chase perfect routines or rigid systems that collapse under pressure. But God isn't asking for perfection, He's calling us to a faithfulness that adapts. The standard is the commitment itself — not the particular form it takes on any given day. In this episode you will learn more about : What "adaptive faithfulness" really means How to stay consistent in prayer, health, and purpose when things shift Why "doing less" isn't failure — it's wisdom The difference between honoring the commitment vs. worshipping the expression How to redefine success through sustainable stewardship Why black-and-white thinking kills growth, and how to live in the "gray" with grace Faithfulness isn't about intensity, it's about showing up. Adapt your practice, don't abandon it. Whether it's prayer, movement, or family, find a way to stay faithful where you are. For More: Like & Subscribe Drop a comment below ; what discipline are you learning to approach with flexibility? Share this with someone who needs encouragement today!