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Mark has worked in church and para church ministries for several years. Additional Mark has been a strength and conditioning coach for over 15 years, working with youth, college, professional and Olympic athletes. The theme Bible verse for the show is 1 Timothy 4:8. "For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come."
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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…
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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 …
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In this episode Mark talks about Covid19 and asks the question “what will be your new normal?” https://faithandfitnesspodcast.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/new-normal.mp3By faithness
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Episode 15: What Looks Like Death Can Be Your Greatest Victory
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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”. https://faithandfitnesspodcast.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/good-friday-2020.mp3By faithness
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Episode 14: Fat, Muscle and Covid19 Workout Routine
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In this episode Mark talks about: weight loss, fat, muscle and gives tips on how to exercise most efficiently. https://faithandfitnesspodcast.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/covid-19-tips.mp3By faithness
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In this episode Mark interviews co-owner of Kornerstone Barbell, Kurt Kornelsen. For more information check out their website https://www.kornerstonebarbell.com/ https://faithandfitnesspodcast.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/march-21_2020_kurt_episode-1-1.mp3By faithness
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In this episode Mark talks about: competitive powerlifting, going through a tough personal event, and stepping back to take perspective. https://faithandfitnesspodcast.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/kurt-qualifying-for-nationals.mp3By faithness
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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. https://faithandfitnesspodcast.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/fuelled-by-purpose.mp3…
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Episode 10: Gymidation – Getting it right before getting it right
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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, and how people will try to get their spir…
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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. https://faithandfitnesspodcast.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/episode-9_w…
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Episode 8: It’s NOT about the destination, its about the journey
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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 he didn’t make it to his destination and was airlifted to h…
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Episode 7: What’s the frequency Kenneth? – Rest and Recovery
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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 way using a point system. Scripture for t…
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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 https://faithandfitnesspodcast.w…
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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 it.” https:…
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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 – “I press on toward the goal for the prize …
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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. https://faithandfitnesspodcast.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/mark-oxer-faith-and-fittness-sermon-e…
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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 https://faithandfitnesspodcast.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads…
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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. https://faithandfitnesspodcast.wordpress.co…
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