Striving for the Masteries Podcast
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Episode List
Episode 1 - The Genesis of Striving For the Masteries - published 03/24/25
In this first episode, your host shares the journey which led to the development of the Striving for the Masteries book and program.
Episode 2 - Why Spiritual Development is Essential to Personal Transformation - Published 03-31-25
While we easily recognize the value of developing and improving ourselves in various areas of our lives - physically, mentally, socially, even financially - developing ourselves spiritually is an area most of us struggle to understand, and may assume we can disregard entirely. The truth is, our spiritual development is the most important area of life to focus upon if we want to experience true personal transformation. This episode is given to provide food for thought for the skeptical, in hopes they may be encouraged to seek God for themselves.
Episode 3 - The Value of Physical Fitness in Personal Transformation - Published 04-07-25
While our spiritual development is essential to our personal transformation, there is value to physical fitness in helping us to achieve our purpose and potential that we must not overlook. In this episode, the host shares 3 reasons why it is worth not only maintaining and but also improving our physical health.
Episode 4 - Recommended Reading: “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Victor Frankl - Published 04-14-25
If we are seeking to better ourselves, a great way we can do that is by reading good books that will challenge our thinking and prompt us to become better. This episode highlights one such book - "Man's Search For Meaning" by Victor Frankl, a concentration camp survivor camp who shares his observations as a psychologist from his experiences therein.
Episode 5 - The Importance of Vision - Published 04-21-25
Businesses recognize the value a vision statement provides them, and many companies are willing to invest a significant amount of both time and human resources to develop one that will guide them into a more successful future. In the same way, taking time to develop a personal vision statement have be a great help to us as we seek to better ourselves. This episode provides some helpful thoughts on this subject, identifying Christ and Christlikeness to be the ultimate vision we should seek to personally realize.
Episode 6 - "Be Thou My Vision" - Jesus Christ, Man's Ultimate Ideal to Pursue - Published 04-28-25
Last episode, we identified that in seeking vision for our lives, we are identifying not only what we want to achieve but also who we hope to become. Recognizing this naturally leads us to seek to identify what ideal we are to pursue. We find the ultimate image of the human ideal in one man, Jesus Christ, and the more deeply we study his ways and his words we recognize His is the life we should pattern our lives after.
Episode 7 - "Embracing Challenge - Interview with Jason Weening of Helping Men Thrive - 05-05-25
While we are often reluctant to get out of our comfort zone, as we accept and embrace challenge we experience God's enabling to do far more that we thought we could. In this episode, we converse with Jason Weening, who co-hosts the "Helping Men Thrive" Podcast, and together we share about our experiences as authors and as fathers of 10.
Episode 8 -Overcoming Our Past - Interview with Pastor Dave Webster - Published 05-12-25
..For those that have made terrible mistakes that have led them into addiction or incarceration, there often seems little hope that they can overcome the mistakes of their past and truly rebuild their lives. Having spent many years ministering to the imprisoned and the addicted, Pastor Webster of Prince Albert Baptist Church can attest that though it not easy, it is possible with God's help.
Episode 9 - Christ, Our Foundation - Interview with Dan Luigs, The Journey of a Christian Dad
The Bible speaks of Jesus Christ as the chief cornerstone, giving us the sense that He is the one upon whom we should build our lives. However, what does that look like in a practical sense? To answer this question, Scott is joined by Dan Luigs, who hosts the podcast, "The Journey of a Christian Dad".
Episode 10 - The Necessity of Pruning - Published 05-26-25
Just as regular pruning is needed to ensure a fruit tree is as productive as possible, so must we learn to eliminate non-essentials in our lives so that they we can experience greater fruitfulness. In this episode, your host shares various insights on this topic from a Biblical perspective.
Episode 11 - "Meet for the Master's Use" - Gaining Vision of The Impact God Wants Your Life to Have
As we embrace the necessity of God's purging process, and embrace Christ as the vision of who we want to become, we also want to gain a vision of what God could do with our lives as we yield them to him. In this episode, your host discusses how one can gain such a vision.
Episode 12 - Recommended Reading - “The Book That Made Your World” by Vishal Mangalwadi
The Bible and its principles are as relevant and life-changing today as they have always been, yet by many in Western society the Bible is dismissed and disregarded. In "The Book that Made your World: How the Bible Created the soul of Western Civilization", author Vishal Mangalwadi of India provides to us a comprehensive treatise on the Bible’s value to us today, a discussion of which our society presently and desperately needs.
Episode 13 - "Who are You? Understanding Identity from a Biblical Perspective - published 06-16-25
Who are you? How would you define yourself? How do others define you? If those definitions conflict, how do you know which definition denotes your true identity? These are not simple questions to answer, but finding the answers is essential, otherwise we struggle to find our place in this world. In our present Western society, there is much confusion as to identity, but as it states in 1 Corinthians 14:33, God is not the author of confusion; He wants us to have full clarity as to who we truly are. Both as individuals and as a society, as we reacquaint ourselves with the principles of identity as delineated in God's word, the Bible, we discover not only how God defines us but also how He can redefine us.
Episode 14 - "Child of God: Identity in Christ, Part 1" - Published 06-23-25
Through the power of redemption, God is able to redefine us, and coming to understand our new identity in Christ is key to overcoming our past and fulfilling our purpose and potential. In this episode, your host discusses one aspect of that new identity - that we are now beloved, adopted children of God - and lays out the implications of being a part of God's family.
Episode 15 - "Accepted In The Beloved: Identity in Christ, Part 2" - Published 06-30-25
As we come to experience rejection from others, we can mistakenly think that we must try our hardest to be as good as we possibly can so that God will accept us. The reality is that in Christ we are already accepted by God, and that acceptance enables us to have access to God so that we can be enabled to live the life we should.
Episode 16 - "Transforming Together: Using Striving For The Masteries as a Family" - 07-07-25
While the Striving for the Masteries program can be used individually, it works even better when used as a group, and the best group in which it works is in a family. In this episode, your host shares a workshop he originally gave at the Alberta Home Education Association Convention this past May. Along with providing an overview of the program, your host also gives practical ways in which it can be used in a family setting, as both parents and children encourage and challenge each other in the pursuit of Christ and Christlikeness.
Episode 17 - "Possibilities: Interview with Tanner Perratt, Possibilities Recovery Centre" - 07-14-
The path of recovery from is not an easy road to walk down, but you don't need to walk alone that road alone. In this episode, your host speaks with Tanner Perratt, the co-founder and executive director of Possibilities Recovery Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. During our discussion, Tanner identifies various factors that lead people into addiction, key principles to help the reluctant in seeking treatment, and the importance of taking a holistic approach to recovery, of which faith is an essential part.
For more information on the programs Possibilities Recovery Centre offers, go to https://possibilitiesrecovery.ca/.
Episode 18 - "Risen With Christ: Identity in Christ, Part 3 - Published 07-21-25
The Bible teaches us of a future physical resurrection, which all of us as believers will one day experience, However, a tremendous spiritual truth we often overlook is that the Bible also teaches us that when we came to faith in Christ we experienced a spiritual resurrection, and that is the reality in which we presently live. In this episode, your host discusses this concept, which is key to overcoming the sins of one's past and living in victory.
Episode 19 - "God's Workmanship: Identity in Christ, Part 4 - Published 07-28-25
No matter how deeply our lives may be marred by sin, God does not give up on us, but is willing and able to take us in our brokenness to redeem, restore and revitalize our lives so that we can be a blessing to the world around us. In this episode, we consider yet another aspect of our identity in Christ and identify the implications that brings to our lives.
Episode 20 - "The Privilege of Prayer" - Interview With Pastor Jerry Jackson - Published 08-04-25
In this episode, your host is joined by Pastor Jerry Jackson of True Life Baptist Church in Edmonton, Alberta to discuss the privilege of prayer. Together we discuss common misconceptions and mistakes that prevent the development of a meaningful prayer life, the true purpose of prayer, key motivations to pray, and how to identify and correct hindrances to effectual prayer.
To connect with Pastor Jackson, go to https://www.tlbcyeg.com/
Episode 21 - "Fellow-Labourers With God": Identity in Christ, Part 5 - Published 08-11-25
In various passages, God likens the great work of spreading the gospel and winning souls to faith in Christ as a great harvest that needs to be gathered in. This is not a work that God is wanting to do alone, nor is it a work he is sending us out to do on our own. He is already at work in the harvest field, and as our Heavenly Father He is calling us as His sons and daughters to join him. In this episode your host discusses the work God is calling us to do, and the joy that comes as we each have a part in gathering the harvest.
Episode 22 - "Soldier of Christ": Identity in Christ, Part 6, with MWO Ron Lepage - Published 08-18
In this episode, your host is joined by good friend and fellow-believer Master Warrant Officer Ron Lepage of the Canadian Armed Forces, to discuss the topic of being a soldier of Jesus Christ. Together, they discuss both the similarities and differences between being a soldier of a country and being a soldier of Christ, as well as what it means to put on the armour of God, to endure hardness and to avoid entanglements, completing the episode by sharing words of encouragement for those fighting their own spiritual battles.
Episode 23 - "Ambassador For Christ": Identity in Christ, Part 7 - Published 08-25-25
As believers in Christ, though we are in this world we are no longer of this world, and are tasked to serve as God's representatives on earth, sharing the terms by which sinful man can be reconciled unto a holy God. This role - being an ambassador for Christ - carries with it great responsibility, and we must therefore learn to how to serve in this role as effectively as possible.
Episode 24 - "Light of the World": Identity in Christ, Part 8 - Published 09-01-25
The dual themes of light and darkness run throughout scripture, with light being representative of goodness andtruth and darkness being representative of evil and falsehood. While Jesus declared Himself to be the light of the world, He also identified His disciples as being the light of the world, meaning He has invested us with the responsibility to push back against the darkness that threatens to envelop this world, as He did during His time on earth. In this episode, your host lays out principles by which you as a follower of Christ can let your light shine.
Episode 25 - "Steward of God's Blessings": Identity in Christ, Part 9 - Published 09-08-25
In Bible times, a steward was a servant entrusted with signficant resources, which he was expected to dispense to meet the needs of those in his care. In the same way, God identifies us as stewards, calling upon to use what he has given us to bless others. In this episode, various principles of stewardship are explored, with application being made to numerous areas of life.
Episode 26 - "More Than a Conqueror": Identity in Christ, Part 10 - Published 09-15-25
Throughout his word God makes many powerful declarations of who we are in Christ, which reassure us of the tremendous potential our lives have as we yield them to Him. In this episode we consider the declaration that we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. Through various examples from both scripture and history your host provides a sense of what this phrase means, and how you may see this greater victory manifested in your own life.
Episode 27 - "The Power of Identity" - Published 09-22-25
In this episode, your host provides a review and wrap up of the series on identity, and shares a very practical way in which you can use the power of identity each day to encourage and challenge you.
Episode 28 -Recommended Reading - "The School of Obedience" By Andrew Murray - Published 09-29-25
"These addresses on obedience are published with the very fervent prayer that our gracious Father will use them for the instruction and strengthening of the young men and women on whose obedience and devotion so much depends for the church and the world." So begins Andrew Murray's book, "The School of Obedience". Though first published in 1898, the thoughts Andrew Murray shares have by no means lost their relevance; on the contrary, what he presents to the reader concerning obedience to God, as exemplified by the life of Christ, is both timely and profitable for each of us to rediscover.
Episode 29 -The Blessings and Benefits of Homeschooling - Interview with Timothy Eaton
In this episode, your hosts speaks with Timothy Eaton, a homeschooling father of 6 and the founder and creator of This Golden Hour Podcast, a homeschooling podcast that gets to the core of why people choose homeschooling, and then dives deep into their personal experiences, stories, and challenges on the journey. During the discussion, Timothy shares some of his experiences as a homeschooling father, as well as some of the resources he offers to encourage parents, and especially dads in their own homeschool journey.
Episode 30 - Rules to Live By: The Need and Value of a Personal Code of Conduct - Published 10-14-25
Past and present, from military and police to the corporate world, a code is seen to be of tremendous value to both organizations and individuals. In the same way, governing ourselves by a high moral code, as defined and exemplified by Christ himself, is essential for us in fulfilling our purpose and potential in life. In this episode, your host identifies the high standard Jesus calls us to as his followers, and demonstrates how the development of a personal code is a logical product of both our personal vision and our identity as new creatures in Christ.
Episode 31 - Called to Glory and Virtue: Pursuing the Moral Excellence of Christ - Published 10-21-2
Virtue. Integrity. Uprightness. Purity. Righteousness. Godliness. Holiness. These are all words the Bible uses to describe the moral excellence we are to pursue as we seek to fulfill our purpose and potential in life. Thankfully, it is in our pursuit of Christ that we find not only the ultimate example and standard of moral excellence, but the spiritual strength we need so that we truly may be conformed to his image.
Episode 32 - The Love of Christ - Code, Part 1 - Published 10-27-25
In his Word, God identifies love as the most essential of virtues, and establishes the love of Christ as the ultimate standard of love that we are to show to others. In this episode, your host identifies key characteristics of the love Christ has shown to us, and identifies the means by which we can become a channel of his love to those around us.
Episode 33 - The Truthfulness of Christ - Code, Part 2 - Published 11-03-25
Throughout His life and ministry Jesus Christ boldly bore witness to the truth, regardless of the backlash He might receive. Like Him, we as his disciples need to walk in the truth, speak the truth, and live the truth. In this episode, your host shares how we must ensure we are first being truthful to ourselves, and then identifies areas of our lives in which we must be intentional in ensuring honesty in our interactions with others.
Episode 34 - The Courage of Christ - Code, Part 3 - Published 11-10-25
God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Rather than being paralyzed by fear, He wants us to discover and draw from various sources of courage that can propel us forward in spite of our fear. In this episode your host examines the courage exemplified by Christ, and how we can learn to speak and live boldly as He did.
Episode 35 - Tolerance: Virtue or Vice? - Published 11-17-25
In our present society, tolerance is most definitely heralded as a virtue, which we all are not only encouraged but expected to cultivate within ourselves. However, are there limits to what we should tolerate? If so, how do we define those limits? At what point does tolerance become a vice rather than a virtue? In this episode, your host seeks to provide answers to these questions, using various examples from both scripture and history.
Episode 36 - The Meekness and Gentleness of Christ - Code, Part 5 - Published 11-24-25
The virtues of meekness and gentleness are often misunderstood and devalued, as most would assume they are a sign of weakness. Yet, when we study the life of Christ we find the opposite to be true. In this episode, we consider these two virtues in depth, and recognize the value they can have to us in our interactions with others.
Episode 37 - The Humility of Christ - Code, Part 6 - Published 12-01-25
As God coming to the earth in human form, Jesus could have insisted that he be treated with the honour and adulation of which he was worthy, and enjoy both the comfort and status that comes from great riches. Instead, we find him intentionally choosing the complete opposite. This humility of Christ - his freedom from pride, his willingness to serve, and his readiness to not only accept but embrace the lowlier place – stands out time after time, and it is to this same humility that he calls us as his followers. In this episode, your host defines humility based on Christ's example, and identifies the benefits that come from cultivating this virtue within ourselves.
Episode 38 - The Patience of Christ - Code, Part 7 - Published 12-08-25
When we deal with difficult people and difficult circumstances, we often struggle to be patient. Yet, as we look at the life of Christ, we see him exercise both tremendous longsuffering towards those he ministered to and tremendous endurance of unimaginable suffering. In this episode, your host shares the keys to Christ's patience, and identifies how we can practically utilize those principles to enable us to endure as he did.
Episode 39 - The Zeal of Christ - Code, Part 8 - Published 12-15-25
Zeal is defined as great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. When we find a cause worth fighting for, we rightly should have a zeal for that cause, and be relentless in the pursuit of its objectives. Jesus clearly understood this truth, seeing the advancement of the kingdom of God as absolutely worthy of all of his attention, energy and effort. Jesus thus demonstrates to us the level of zeal we ought to have for what really matters in life, and seeing the fire that burned within his heart should ignite the same fire within our own.
Episode 40 - The Faithfulness of Christ - Code, Part 9 - Published 12-22-25
"Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?" This observation of Solomon, made centuries ago, still resonates today, as all of have been burned by those we thought we could count on who let us down when we needed them the most. In contrast, Jesus Christ remains the same yesterday, today and forever, and serves as a shining of example of true faithfulness. In this episode, your host examines the faithfulness of Christ, and identifies how essential it is that we be faithful to our family, to our friends and to God.
Episode 41 - The Forgiveness of Christ - Code, Part 10 - Published 12-29-25
"Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." These words, uttered by Jesus while he suffered in agony on the cross of Calvary, testify to the depth of his capacity to forgive, which we each can personally experience as we come to him in repentance and faith. Yet, as with all his other attributes, Christ has left us an example that we should follow in his steps. Learning to forgive others as Christ has forgiven us is not easy for any of us, but it is essential for our relationships with both God and man.
Episode 42 - Resolved To Become - Building A Life of Integrity - Published 01-05-26
With the dawning of the new year, many of us make new year's resolutions, only to break them. There are many reasons why this becomes the pattern we form, not the least of which being that we are not fully prepared to confront the spirit of resistance within us. As your host wraps up the discussion on Code, he identifies key Biblical principles we each need to implement to ensure that true growth and change can occur.
Episode 43 - Take Up Your Cross - Published 01-12-26
."If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me." What does Jesus mean by this? How can we do this that he asks of us? And, why it is so important that we do so? In this episode, your host provides the answers to those questions, showing how that by delaying gratification and embracing adversity we allow God to refine and shape us into the the person we need to become so that we can achieve far more than we ever thought we could be.
Episode 44 - Antifragile - Published 01-19-26
As our creator, Jesus understands our physiology and psychology better than anyone, Thus, when he is calling us to deny ourselves and endure suffering, he does so because he has designed us for it, and knows how unbelievably beneficial it can be for us. In this episode, your host discusses the concept of antifragility, explains how both our minds and bodies are designed by God to be antifragile, and identifies how embracing an antifragile mindset aligns us with the transformational work God is seeking to do within us.
Episode 45 - Temperate In All Things - Published 01-26-26
Just as with any athlete, if we are to give our all in the pursuit of personal and moral excellence, we must be temperate - balanced and disciplined - in all things. In this episode, your host shares the passage of scripture which inspired him to write the book upon which this podcast is based, and lays out the various daily disciplines which form the elements of the Striving for the Masteries program.
Episode 46 - Refuel. Recover. Reengage. - Published 02-02-26
While we know we need to push ourselves out of our comfort zones so that we can grow and progress, we also need to wisely build in the necessary systems of discipline to ensure that growth and progression is sustainable. In this episode, your host identifies the physiological, psychological and spiritual dangers of allowing our systems to get depleted, and shares ways in which we can be refueled physically, socially and spiritually so that instead of wearing ourselves down we can come back stronger.
Episode 47 - Finding Your Why - Published 02-09-26
Whenever we determine to eliminate bad habits and establish good habits we will initially have a lot of enthusiasm, but there will always come a time when we are not seeing the results we had hoped for as soon as we thought we would. In those moments, we need to have a clear understanding of why we need to still endure. In this episode, your host shares some of his own motivations for continuing on the path of personal growth, and shares various thoughts to help you find what will keep you moving forward when things get difficult.
Episode 48 - Health Stewardship- Published 02-23-26
Too often, we take for granted the blessing of good health, and end up squandering that blessing through poor life choices and bad habits. Instead, we need to learn for to be good stewards of our physical health. In this episode, your host explores this concept of health stewardship, identifying that when we see our physical health as the tremendous resource it is, that leads us to not only seek to maintain our current level of physical health but also explore what optimal health for us could look like.
Episode 49 - Understanding Nutrition - Interview with Nutritionist Grace Hubert, Part 1 - Published
In this episode your host shares the first part of his interview with nutritionist Grace Hubert, in which she discusses the importance of developing good lifelong nutritional habits, the signals our bodies give us when our nutrition is not what it should be, common mistakes that contribute to bad nutrition, and common ways we can assume we are eating healthy which may actually be counterproductive.
Link for Sally Norton, RD - https://sallyknorton.com
Episode 50 - Understanding Nutrition - Interview with Nutritionist Grace Hubert, Part 2 - Published
In this episode your host shares the second part of his interview with nutritionist Grace Hubert, in which she gives a picture of what a sound nutritional plan looks like, explains the best way to structure our daily meal plans, shares key strategies to employ to ensure we eat healthy in as cost effective a way as possible, and identifies vitamin and mineral supplements we should be taking.
Grace Hubert can be contacted via email - gracehubert7@gmail.com
Links to resources mentioned -
The Iodine Crisis - By Lynne Farrow
Dr. David Brownstein - Iodine - Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It
Episode 51 - Recommended Reading - "Forever Strong" by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - Published 03-15-26
While we seek to become healthier, the focus most of us have is naturally on losing fat. Yet, if we instead concentrate on building healthy muscle, the benefits to our health, longevity and vitality can be much greater. In her book, "Forever Strong: A New, Science Based Strategy For Aging Well", Dr Gabrielle Lyon provides both information and implementable steps to help the reader learn to optimize muscle in order to boost metabolism, fight disease and maintain functionality.
Dr Gabrielle Lyon's Website - drgabriellelyon.com
Episode 52 - Comfort Foods and the God of All Comfort - Published 03-22-26
We often have many good memories surrounding food, but as we get older we can find ourselves overindulging in our favourite comfort foods as a way of coping with the stresses and trauma of life. As your host shares in this episode, not only can such binge eating sabotage our efforts to reach our health goals, it also serves as a poor substitute to the true comfort we each can personally experience from God Himself.
Episode 53 - Overcoming Anorexia- Published 03-29-26
Anorexia nervosa has been a source of struggle for many young women and even some young men over the past few decades. In this episode, your host identifies some of the factors which can contribute to the development of this eating disorder, discusses the dangers it poses, and shares thoughts which can help those struggling to find freedom from it.
Episode 54 - Dying To Be Healthy- Published 04-06-26
While having the best of intentions, it is possible to get so obsessed with eating healthy that we ironically can put our health at risk. In this episode, your host discusses the rising problem of orthorexia nervosa, explaining its defining characteristics and offering thoughts to help those struggling with it.
Episode 55 - Frugally Feeding Your Family: Interview with Pat Hein- Published 04-13-26
With our nation currently facing an affordability crisis, many are reasonably concerned about being able to afford to feed their families at all, let alone feed them in a healthy way. In this episode, your host talks with Pat Hein, author of "Feed Your Fam In Tough Times" who shares various tips and strategies which can help you stretch your food dollars without sacrificing nutrition.
Pat Hein's Book - "Feed Your Fam in Tough Times"
Pat Hein's YouTube Page - Frugal Healthy Chef
Episode 56 - Prioritizing Protein- Published 04-20-26
The structures and systems that make up our body are all built from protein, and as each are subject to wear and tear over the course of our lives we need to be eating sufficient protein to ensure that each can be repaired, maintained, and even strengthened. In this episode, your host shares the recommended amount of protein we each should daily be consuming, identifies the differences in the quality of various sources of protein based upon their caloric density and their amino acid profile, and suggests ways in which we can learn to stretch our dollars so that we can afford to consume the amount of high quality protein we would desire.
fitaudit.com - a helpful resource for evaluating protein sources based on their amino acid profiles.
Episode 57 - Fueling Up: Carbs & Fats - Published 04-27-26
As obesity has become more common in recent decades, and various health issues have arisen as a result, carbs and fats have come to be viewed as bad, needing to be cut or even eliminated entirely from our diets in order for us to live healthy lives. Such an approach is too simplistic, and has even proven to be counterproductive. In this episode, your host seeks to provide clarity and sanity on this aspect of nutrition, explaining how our bodies digest and utilize both carbs and fats while providing some key principles to enable us to make better choices in our consumption of them.
Episode 58- Mighty Micronutrients - Published 05-04-26
There are numerous vitamins and minerals our bodies need to maintain optimal health; if we are eating in a nutritional imbalance, where we are not getting enough of certain foods or have unwisely chosen to overly restrict our diet, we can become deficient in these essential nutrients, which can lead to numerous health issues. In this episode, your host explains the function of each micronutrient, the recommended daily intake of each, the issues that arise from deficiency, and the foods from which you can source each micronutrient.
National Institutes of Health Website - Index of fact sheets for all vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements
Episode 59- Eating With Purpose - Published 05-11-26
It is in our own best interests to be eating healthy, and the sooner in life we realize that the better. We have to start thinking in terms of the physical health outcomes we desire to have, and then make choices in what we eat that will lead to those outcomes. In this episode, your host identifies five positive, complementary health outcomes we all should be seeking, and then lays out what foods we need to eat that will inevitably produce those outcomes within us.
Episode 60 - Becoming a Producer - Published 05-18-26
When it comes to the nutritional choices available to us, our options are limited if we are solely reliant upon what we can purchase at our local restaurants and grocery stores. If our skills in the kitchen consist only of being able to operate a microwave, our options are limited even further. Rather than operating solely as consumers, there are various skills we can develop so that we can produce our own food, which, among many other benefits, ensures we have the best nutritional options available to us. In this episode, your host draws from his own life experience to encourage the listener to learn the skills of cooking, baking, gardening, preserving and raising livestock, and provides some helpful tips and resources for each.
Resources:
Recipe for a Basic White Sauce
Books:
The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals
Episode 61 - Recommended Reading - "Atomic Habits" By James Clear - Published 05-25-26
James Clear defines the phrase atomic habits as "a regular practice or routine that is not only small and easy to do, but also the source of incredible power; a component of the system of compound growth." In this episode, your host highlights some of the essential principles for breaking bad habits and establishing good habits that James Clear shares in his book, "Atomic Habits", and also shares a few excerpts from the book which he found to be particularly insightful.
Atomic Habits - Available on Amazon.ca
Episode 62 - Get Moving - Published 06-01-26
While being physically active was a natural and necessary part of daily life in times past, in our present society we have all become much less active, and much less healthy as a result. The reality is, our bodies were designed to move, and regular, purposeful physical activity is critical if we want to maintain an active, healthy life. In this episode, your host identifies the various systems of the body that benefit from physical activity, while also highlighting the mental health benefits that come as a byproduct of regular exercise.
Episode 63 - The Value of Cardio - Published 06-08-26
While we recognize the benefit exercise has for our physical health, engaging in random exercises with no plan will not tend to give us the results we are hoping for, and may even be counterproductive to our health goals. Instead, we want to develop systems that are well thought out, sustainable, and effective. To do that, we need to understand both the benefits and limitations of various forms of physical activity so that we can utilize them in the best way possible. In this episode, your host focuses on cardiovascular exercise, identifying the benefits that can come from training at different intensities and offering suggestions to ensure both long term resiliency and functionality.
Episode 64 - Strength Training 101 - Published 06-15-26
While some might think that strength training is only for bodybuilders or elite athletes, the truth is strength training offers numerous benefits to anyone that engages in it. In this episode, your host shares the benefits of strength training, explains some of its basic principles, and gives. advice on setting up a home gym.
Episode 65 - The Profit of Labour - Published 06-22-26
While physical exercise is beneficial to us in a number of ways, engaging in physical labour throughout the day offers to us even greater benefits, to both ourselves and others. In this episode, your host identifies the physical, mental and personal benefits of regular physical labour, and identifies the eternal impact we all can have as we become labourers together with God.
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