Author: Amanda Kroeker
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STRESS, DIET, SLEEP & SICKNESS: How to Stay Healthy and Get Better Quickly This Season
Seasonal sickness has impeccable timing. It waits until the calendar is packed, sleep is a mess, stress is high, and your diet has quietly turned into “a little treat” every two hours… then it shows up like a debt collector. The good news is that “flu season” isn’t some unavoidable curse that descends from the Read more
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Trans Athletes in Strength Sports: Why Category Integrity Matters (and How Christians Should Respond)
In the last few weeks, the strength world has been buzzing about one story: a male athlete competing in the women’s division at one of the biggest strongman competitions in the world—and winning. That moment forced a difficult question to the front of the line: what do we do with trans-identifying athletes in strength sports, Read more
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A Short Theology of Feasting: Eating With Purpose and Holiday Nutrition
The holidays are supposed to be a sweet spot in the year: more family, more worship, more rest, more food. They also tend to come with more darkness, less daylight, disrupted routines, and for a lot of people, that familiar punch-in-the-gut combo of seasonal depression and post-feast guilt. You get the joy of community around Read more
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From Garage Weights to World Stage: How Strongman Builds Strength and Community
IfIf you’ve ever walked into a gym, seen someone putting a log overhead or loading a giant stone onto a platform, and wondered what kind of madness you’re witnessing, this story is for you. In a recent episode of the Bacon, Bibles, and Barbells podcast, Coach Justin and Coach Amanda sat down with master’s strongman Read more
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The Nuts and Bolts of Nutrition: What It Actually Looks Like
If you’re gearing up to give someone a lecture on “proper nutrition” while physically having to reach over your stomach to get to the keyboard…you’ve got some homework to do first. That’s not a shame statement, it’s a reality check. Good nutrition starts with being able to remove excess body fat from your own body. Read more
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The Sinfulness of Bodybuilding: Is It Wrong to Train to Look Attractive?
Full podcast episode: https://youtu.be/8mtYpGVg-L8?si=PHEntNh3p1kknxDi Christians love a good debate, especially when it involves barbells and sanctification. Few topics stir the pot quite like this one: Is bodybuilding sinful? Is it inherently vain to shape your body, track macros, get lean, build muscle, and pursue an aesthetic goal? Is it wrong to want to look attractive—especially Read more
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Why Moms Should Prioritize Their Health
A mother’s health impacts her family in powerful ways. Prioritizing wellness sets a positive example, builds stronger bonds, and ensures a brighter future. Learn how to lead by example and create a thriving family environment. Read more
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Answering the Call: Why Your Health is a High Calling
Answering the call to health is about more than fitness—it’s about honoring your body as a gift, building strength for your purpose, and glorifying God through intentional stewardship. Discover how small, consistent steps can transform your life physically, mentally, and spiritually. Are you ready to embrace your high calling? Read more