Men of Iron Podcast

The 5F’s: Failing My Fitness Goals| EP. 206

“Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, we are called to be good stewards.” – Ryan Zook

This week we continue our 5 week series on The 5F’s as we turn our attention to FITNESS! You often hear, “The Bible doesn’t talk about fitness” – that’s not necessarily true. The idea of fitness is present in a lot of what Paul writes about, even in the law of Moses there is a lot about making healthy choices. Fitness – why is it important? Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, we are called to be good stewards. If we are NOT physically healthy, we are not going to be able to use the gifts that God has given us.

How do I make my fitness a priority?

#1 – Start small, take the first step
#2 – Get advice – talk to your wife, talk to God
#3 – Build healthy habits
#4 – Set some fitness goals
#5 – Get some accountability

If you need help getting started, check out our 5-Week Fitness Challenge for beginners, Fit & Forged!

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SHOW NOTES:

This month Travis and Ryan are on the pod as we dive into the 5F’s – Faith, Family, Friends, Fitness and Finances
Week 3 we talked about “Why Men Need Friends” and this week we focus on FITNESS!!
We want to help you go from failing in your 5F’s to functioning in your 5F’s!
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
How can I be a good steward of the temple that God has given me?
You often hear, “The Bible doesn’t talk about fitness” – that’s not necessarily true
The idea of fitness is present in a lot of what Paul writes about
Even in the law of Moses there is a lot about making healthy choices
Fitness – why is it important?
Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, we are called to be good stewards
If we are NOT physically healthy, we are not going to be able to use the gifts that God has given us
Body, soul and spirit are 3 in 1 – if one part is suffering, it all suffers (Every Body Matters – Gary Thomas)
Every thing that we do in our bodies affects our spirit
Your mental health plays a huge role in your general well-being
Really sharp spiritual disciplines are better when combined with really sharp physical disciplines
That is a really sound spiritual practice combined with a physical practice
This is a great way to combine 5F goals (5F combos)
Remember to focus on balance in your life
Even fitness can become an obsessive trait
With any F, you can obsess over one area of your life and throw everything else out of balance
Find balance in your fitness
There’s a lot of noise out there when it comes to fitness, find what works for YOU!
How do I make my fitness a priority?
- #1 – Start small, take the first step
- #2 – Get advice – talk to your wife, talk to God
- #3 – Build healthy habits
- #4 – Set some fitness goals
- #5 – Get some accountability
If you need help getting started, check out our 5-Week Fitness Challenge, Fit & Forged!

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