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The Barbells & Brothers podcast is for men who want to live an inspired life of purpose for the glory of God and the good of others. This show will help men overcome: Isolation and loneliness Poor physical, mental and spiritual health Lack of Purpose Our focus will be on what it means to be in brotherhood, how to live a life of optimal health and live a life of purpose.
Helping you become a better leader of yourself and others.
In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I share three pillars that will help us to be better men. Pillar 1...Brotherhood Pillar 2...Optimal Health Pillar 3...Purpose At our core we all want to be better men. It takes courage to take a look at our lives to see what isn't working and go on a introspective journey for a transcendent cause g…
My guest on this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast is Riana Milne. Riana is a Certified Global Life and Love Trauma Recovery Coach, Certified Mindfulness Coach, educational speaker and a number one bestselling author. The name of her podcast is Lessons in Life and Love. We explore various topics focusing on past unhealed unconscious childh…
In my latest episode of my Barbells & Brothers podcast I share my thoughts on the recent tragedy of the mass shooting in my home town of Boulder Colorado. I pray for all of the victims families and that there is healing for those families and our community and world.
In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I share how I am transitioning from a no pain no gain mantra to with joy with love mantra for optimal health and fitness and finding overall happiness in life.
This episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast is all about believing in ourselves. Don't let self-doubt win. We are being guided on this great mysterious journey of life. Have faith in yourself because of your faith in God.
As I am about to turn 54 years old, I share my thoughts on contentment and what I have learned along the way. Contentment is learning to accept life as it is. The good, that bad and the ugly as it is all a part of the journey and path to spiritual growth.
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5 Strategies to Practice Radical Simplicity
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In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I share with you 5 strategies to simplify your life. 1. Simple Minimalism 2. Simple Fitness 3. Simple Nutrition 4. Simple Spirituality 5. Simple Mind
This episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast is all about the importance of creating silence, stillness and solitude in our lives. It's a game changer. The art of slowing down and listening.
In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I explore what it means to embrace our tender side as a man. So many men feel shame around having a tender and sensitive side. That has been my story and I am discovering that it is a part of many men's story. Being tender does not make us weak or soft, it makes us caring and compassionate human be…
In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I talk all about the importance of being in brotherhood and how isolation and loneliness can impact our health. Iron sharpens iron.
In this podcast episode I share my dream of helping men get out of quiet desperation to living a life of divine inspiration. I am in the process of crowdfunding a book and message that God has put so strongly on my heart. You can find out more about the book and how to pre-order through this link. https://publishizer.com/spiritual-warrior-training-…
In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I share what it means to be divinely inspired. I discuss how we can move towards what inspires us feeling fully alive. So many men are stuck in quiet desperation feeling hopeless. This podcast is about helping men get out of quiet desperation and living a life of divine inspiration.…
In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I share my one word I want to live by in 2021, joy. I share my story behind why this word is important to me and encourage you to choose one word that inspires you to live your best life in 2021.
This episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast is all about letting go. I talk about the importance of letting go of control, ego, fear and hurts as we step into 2021. When we let go of things that no longer serve us it creates opportunities for us to step into who God created us to be. It's more about unlearning than learning.…
In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I talk about 5 Strategies to Transform Your Life. As we come to a close of 2020 and get ready to enter a new year, this is a great time to think about how 2021 is going to be your best year yet.
In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I talk about getting rid of our self-imposed leash by taking a chance on ourselves. We put limitations on our lives because of this deep need for safety and security. God wants us to live wild and free full of passion and mischievousness for good.
In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I talk about getting our I AM right. What we say after these two words defines how we live our lives. The words we speak to ourselves are powerful. I share a powerful list of I AM statements from the Bible. You will be encouraged to replace your self-deprecating I AM statements to nourishing I AM s…
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Lessons Learned Through 20 Years of Entrepreneurship: A Conversation with Vinnie Fisher, CEO of Fully Accountable
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In this episode of the Insights for Leading podcast, Jeremy Couch interviews Vinnie Fisher, Co-Founder and CEO of Fully Accountable. They discuss lessons that Vinnie has learned over his 20 years of being a successful entrepreneur and leader. Whether you are leader, a business owner, an entrepreneur, or you just want to get better professionally, t…
In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I share seven relevant scriptures that will inspire and encourage you to keep running the race. It is a time for perseverance for all of us. We all could use a little extra dose of encouragement during these challenging times as the holidays approach.…
We are all experiencing COVID-19 and mask fatigue at this point. Maybe you are even feeling hopeless. In this Barbells & Brothers podcast I share my thoughts of how we can find hope during these most challenging times.
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Overcoming the Master Addiction...Control
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In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I talk about my battle with this feeling of unhappiness and heaviness that I have struggled with the vast majority of my life. I will share what I am learning on this journey and my path out of sadness to inner peace and joy.
In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I share 12 ways to live with courageous conviction through the life stories of Brandon Burlsworth, Desmond Doss, Tim Tebow and Jesus.
One of the hardest things I have found on my journey of being a Christ follower is giving up control. I struggle with living independent of God instead of being dependent on Him. In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I share my journey of learning to surrender to God in every area of my life.…
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Troy Ismir: Staying the Course Toward Your Purpose, Passion, and Dreams
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In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch interviews Troy Ismir, founder of the men's online fitness ministry Barbells and Brothers. During the course of this interview, Troy discusses his journey of leaving a lucrative career in 2017 in order to find true meaning and purpose as he chased his dreams of starting a fitness ministry. Throu…
In this episode of Barbells & Brothers I share my passion for cycling and three reasons why you should pursue your passion.
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Find What Makes You Come Alive and Go After It
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In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch shares his thoughts on finding what makes you come alive and pursuing it with all your heart. Take a listen to this episode, and be inspired to take action!By Jeremy Couch
In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I share with you the importance of living out our passions, desires and cravings through our purpose in life. We all have cravings in life. What would happen if we craved living out our purpose on a daily basis?
In this podcast of Barbells & Brothers I talk about what it means to embrace uncertainty as the theme of our lives. It has been a journey of learning how to overcome safety and security and to take a chance on myself.
In this podcast episode I share my journey of being an entrepreneur and what that looks like when we follow God's calling for our life. Are we willing to take a chance on ourselves so we can live an inspired life? I hope and pray that answer is yes.
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Courage: Taking Action in the Midst of Fear and Uncertainty
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In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Couch talks about courage and explains that courage is not about getting to a place when you're not scared. It's getting to a place when you take action even though you are scared. He shares about his own journey recently and how he has been able to take action in spite of fear and uncertainty. Be encouraged a…
In this podcast episode I talk about what it means to be a Kingdom man based on the book by Tony Evans.
The landscape of our whole world has been rocked because of the COVID-19 virus including sports. In this podcast episode I encourage men to get off the couch and pursue our won dreams instead of living vicariously through other men pursuing theirs.
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Calling, Perseverance, and Business as Ministry: A Conversation with Kevin Respress of C12 Group
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In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch talks with Kevin Respress, Central Florida Chair of the C12 Group, a national organization that equips Christian CEOs and owners to build great businesses for a greater purpose. Kevin tells his story of how God called him away from his career to start a new path with C12, where he works directly…
In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I talk about what it means to be a muscular Christian. It's not what you think.
In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I share the manifesto behind Barbells & Brothers. This is the work I try to do every day in my life and share what I am learning on my journey with my brothers.
In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch shares a message designed to encourage you in the difficult season many of us find ourselves in right now. Jeremy recently spoke at Calvary Chapel Lake Buena Vista and provided the sermon for their service on July 26, 2020. The message, "Pressing On When Life Is Hard," was delivered remotely via…
My guest on this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast is Josh Howard. Josh has been in youth ministry for six years. He was saved when he was five years old, called into ministry at seventeen, and did everything he could to royally mess up the call that the Lord placed on his heart. But the Lord has a plan. Josh knows what it's like to be sav…
In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I share my insights from the book I recently read King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine written by Douglass Gillette and Robert Moore. I also share what it looks like as Jesus as our role model of being a king, warrior, magician and lover in our own pe…
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"Get More" - The Coaching Formula for Achieving Breakthrough Results: A Conversation with Author & Coach, Joby Slay
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In this episode of the Insights for Leading podcast, Jeremy Couch interviews Joby Slay, author of Get More for Coaches. Joby talks about the story behind his book and explains the formula he has used to coach players and build championship teams. This formula can also be applied to a business or organizational setting to help leaders more effective…
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Game Changer: How to Thrive when Life Doesn't Go According to Plan
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My guest on the Barbells & Brothers podcast is Sam Kuhnert. Sam was born with one hand, but that has never stopped him from embracing God’s purpose for him. When people used to ask Sam about his limb-difference, he’d smile and answer, “Because God said I didn’t need an ‘extra’ hand!” Owning his difference made all the difference in his ability to m…
My guest on the Barbells & Brothers podcast is Dustin Rivenbark. Dustin has dealt with addiction firsthand, seen the devastating effects of infidelity in a marriage, lost what he thought was his livelihood, lost a daughter to Potter syndrome, lost a mother to drug addiction, and dealt with ongoing health issues. He is the author of Courage and Rede…
In this podcast episode I talk about the only way we can bring peace to the world is by bringing our own inner peace to our lives. This episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast is being sponsored by LetsGetChecked. LetsGetChecked’s mission is to make professional health testing easily accessible and ensure that no individual ever puts off a test …
We all need mentors in our lives. In this episode of Barbells and Brothers I talk about four mentors who have had a profound impact in my life through their books. Pastor Rick Warren John Eldredge Pastor Erwin McManus Father Richard Rohr This episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast is being sponsored by LetsGetChecked. LetsGetChecked’s mission i…
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Pete Folch: Inspiring Greatness and Unleashing Potential
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In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch interviews Pete Folch to discuss a wide range of leadership topics, including: the power of your words, how to build a culture of outstanding service, leading through change, and persevering during difficult times. Pete is the Founder and President of Second Wind-Finish Strong, where he provides…
In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I share Hector's story of his heart attack and how we can determine our cardiovascular risk to possibly prevent a future heart attack. This episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast is being sponsored by LetsGetChecked. LetsGetChecked’s mission is to make professional health testing easily accessi…
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A Conversation with John Crossman: CEO and Author at Crossman Career Builders
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In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch interviews John Crossman, CEO of Crossman Career Builders, and author of Career Killers Career Builders. John is a highly successful business and real estate executive and former CEO of Crossman & Company. In this interview, John shares his story and talks about the intentional actions he has ta…
In this episode I talk about what it means to live with Warrior energy. The Samurai Warrior is a great model of how to live a life of a Warrior. I go over 12 codes of a Samurai Warrior and how we can implement those into our own lives.
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The Path out of a Dual Lifestyle with Beck Easton
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In this episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast I interview Beck Easton. Beck is the director of Sports Performance at Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins, CO. He is married with two children and a foster son. Beck shares his amazing story of grace and redemption and how he overcame living a dual lifestyle.…
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The Leader's Life and Work: A Conversation with Dr. Tommy Kiedis
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In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch interviews Dr. Tommy Kiedis. Tommy serves as the President of Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary and Graduate School. He is also a prolific creator of leadership development and discipleship content through his blogs and podcast. Tommy is passionate about helping leaders maximize and mul…
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Self-Care and Finding a Rhythm at Home: A Conversation with Cristina Ally, Mental Health Counselor
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Are you taking care of your mental health during the crisis? Are you adapting to working from home? In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch interviews Cristina Ally, licensed mental health counselor and owner of Flourish Counseling Co. in Winter Park, FL. Cristina shares tools, ideas, and resources to help you care for your mental hea…
