Most people will never run 26.2 miles. Only a very small percentage of the population are willing to push themselves to that extreme level of endurance. Not only is that distance intimidating physically, the mental demand may be even more jaw dropping for any aspiring competitive athletes. Today’s guest, Dave Frazier, is a longtime friend…
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God says over and over again. Fear not! Do not be afraid. Be strong and courageous. Trust me. Why? Fear doesn’t seem like the most serious of vices, it’s not one of the 7 deadly sins, nor is it the object of church discipline. So why does God tell us to stop being…
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Ever wish you had more time to get stuff done? Time is a constant… the one thing we all get the same amount of each day no matter our level of success, wealth or determination to GSD. And for many, the feelings of overwhelm and anxiety has reached an all time due to the…
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One thing is for sure, we are all designed differently. The definition of temperament: a person’s or animal’s nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior. In this façade-removing episode of the Strong By Design podcast show, guest Jared Haley and host Chris Wilson discuss what Jared refers to as the BIG ugly: Who we…
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From where we stand, things can “appear” to look better off in the distance. The famous saying ‘the grass is always greener on the other side’ is often referred to by people pursuing interests other than the ones they’re currently involved with. However, in reality it’s more like the other famous phrase that…
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“Real heroes are all around us. They face challenges with fear and grace.” Our special guest today on the Strong By Design podcast show is the embodiment of selflessness, courage, faith, and inspiration. “I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” (Maya Angelou)…
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What is passion? And are you living a passion filled life? For our team here at Critical Bench we define passion this way… Passion is a deep love of who we are, what we do and who we serve. It is one of our 7 core values that guides us, leads us and creates the…
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Is all of the worry, tension and stress of life festering inside your body? How do we manage our emotional state from one day to the next? Without establishing healthy outlets to rid yourself of the anxiety of life you will spend your time treading water and fighting for air. Never happy, never content. Today…
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Baptism does not bring salvation. So then, why do believers in Jesus Christ as the Son of God get baptized? The concept of baptism seems so simple, get dunked under water by a church pastor and recognize Jesus as your Lord and Savior. But there are so many differing beliefs about ‘why’ we should…
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Certainly, you’ve seen or heard this famous Mark Twain quote before: It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog. Our guest today on the Strong By Design podcast show exemplifies this statement as good as any human being I’ve ever known or read about. …
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