Faith and Fitness Podcast: Recent Episodes
Mark Oxer
It was a Sunday morning, Father's Day, 2022, and the sanctuary was brightly lit. On the screen behind me, bold yellow letters glowed against a black starfield backdrop: This Is The Way. Anyone who had even a passing interest in pop culture knew it was a line from The Mandalorian. A subtle nod to Star … Continue reading This Is The Way: Called by Name
In this episode of the podcast, Mark interviews Anna Fitch Courie about her newest book, Walking with God: The 40-Day Fitness Program and Biblical Journey. Anna explores forty biblical journeys and how they can help us improve our physical and spiritual well-being.
God’s grip on us is greater than our grip on Him.
Just like our grip in the gym, our spiritual grip can sometimes feel weak or uncertain. But the beauty of it all is that while we work on strengthening our grip, both physically and spiritually, God’s grip on us never falters. His hold is complete and unwavering, ensuring that even when we feel like letting go, we are still secure in His embrace.
REBOOT! The “Faith and Fitness” podcast is back and better than ever! After a little hiatus, Mark is rebooting the podcast with fresh energy, new insights, and even more passion for helping you crush your fitness goals while deepening your faith. Whether you’re into powerlifting, functional fitness, marathon running, or prayerful meditation, we’ve got something for you. Tune in as Mark will dive into topics like fasting for the soul and body, balancing Sabbath rest with recovery, and setting goals that honor God and your health. So dust off those earbuds and get ready to reignite your journey with us. Your body, mind, and spirit will thank you!
The reboot’s first episode will discuss the Will Durant quote misattributed to Aristotle: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.”
In this episode Mark talks about Covid19 and asks the question “what will be your new normal?”
In this episode Mark shares a chapter from the the book series The Singer Trilogy by Calvin Miller, and provides encouragement that “what looks like death can become your greatest victory”.
In this episode Mark talks about: weight loss, fat, muscle and gives tips on how to exercise most efficiently.
In this episode Mark interviews co-owner of Kornerstone Barbell, Kurt Kornelsen. For more information check out their website https://www.kornerstonebarbell.com/
In this episode Mark talks about: competitive powerlifting, going through a tough personal event, and stepping back to take perspective.
Episode 11: Fuelled by Purpose In this episode Mark is at Crossroads Church in Selkirk, Manitoba and he shares from Joshua 24:1-15. He uses this text as a platform to ask the the what and more importantly the why of living out our lives.
Episode 10: Gymidation – Getting it right before getting it right In this episode Mark and Tim discuss the topic of people feeling ‘intimidated’ by the gym. They build on this by further discussing the concept that people try to get their physical health to a ‘level’ before joining a gym or a fitness class, … Continue reading Episode 10: Gymidation – Getting it right before getting it right
Episode 9: Who is your Guide? In this episode Mark and Tim discuss peaks and valleys in both fitness and faith journeys. Mark talks about his experiences hiking and the importance of having the right guide and trusting that guide, and the parallel this has to faith. Photo credit: Shauna Marble
Episode 8: It’s NOT about the destination, its about the journey In this episode Mark and Tim discuss the importance of the journey in faith, fitness and life, and how we need to embrace where we are at on the way to a destination. Mark shares a recent experience from his own life in which … Continue reading Episode 8: It’s NOT about the destination, its about the journey
Episode 7: What’s the frequency Kenneth? – Rest and Recovery In this episode Tim and Mark discuss rest and recovery. The topic of rest is emphasized with the subject of sleep and how the frequency emitted from our tv’s and smart devices is having a negative affect on us. Recovery is discussed in a practical … Continue reading Episode 7: What’s the frequency Kenneth? – Rest and Recovery
Episode 6: Exam Time! For college and university students in North America its exam time! In this episode Mark and Tim discuss being tested both physically and spiritually. They also ask the question who is your trainer preparing you to be tested? Scripture: Malachi 3:10, Luke 4:12, Psalms 139:23-24, Hebrews 4:12-16
Episode 5: Guard Your Heart Rate Monitor In this episode Mark and Tim discuss the importance of guarding your heart, both physically and spiritually, and how to monitor your heart appropriately both physically and spiritually. Theme verse for the episode – Proverbs 4:23 “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from … Continue reading Episode 5: Guard Your Heart Rate Monitor
Episode 4: Give Up, Giving Up! In this episode Tim and Mark talk about Ash Wednesday/Lent and the practice is giving something up. They also talk discuss this time of year is when gym attendance drops off, and and how people can press on towards their goals. Scripture for this episode is Philippians 3:14 – … Continue reading Episode 4: Give Up, Giving Up!
Episode 3: Faith and FITTness – Sermon In this special episode Pastor Tim invited Mark to give a sermon on the topic of faith and fitness. Mark presents the FITT principle and how we can apply it to both our physical and spiritual training. Click on the text below to get the powerpoint slides to … Continue reading Episode 3: Faith and FITTness – Sermon
Episode 2: Clutter and Committing Consistently In this episode Mark and Tim build on last episodes discussion of New Year’s resolutions, encouragement to remove some of the clutter from our lives so that we can commit consistently to our goals. Scripture for this episode is Romans 12:2 Bass and Drums by Rick Dickert provided by … Continue reading Episode 2: Commit Consistently
Welcome to the official website of the Faith and Fitness Podcast Episode 1: New Year, New You! In this episode you meet host Mark Oxer, and co-host Tim Bowen. The theme verse for this episode is 1 Timothy 4:8 We talk about New Years Resolutions and the relationship between spiritual and physical training. Bass and … Continue reading Episode 1: New Year, New You!