This is our 3rd of 4 episodes dedicated to the members of Core4Life; now coming out on episodes 10, 15, 20 and 25! Bourbon – Technically not a bourbon… and we forgot to mention it during the recording. However, we were enjoying some Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey for this episode. beFIT Andrew grew up playing lots of sports including swimming, … Read More
Quick Hits – Injuries
It turns out that we, as a group, are pretty accident-prone. In this episode we sit down with one of our most popular guests, Dan LeMoine, to discuss some of the worst injuries that we’ve had in our sporting careers and how we worked to overcome them, or ‘modify’ our circumstances to work around them. We’ll be bringing you these … Read More
Podcast Episode 19 – Jared Sylvester: Cancer Survivor and Miracle Dad
You do not get to hear stories this encouraging every day. Jared was diagnosed with osteosarcoma going into his Junior year of college. He shares his journey through his battle with cancer and how it has shaped him and his future. Whiskey: Long Road Distillers (Grand Rapids, Michigan) – Straight American Whiskey 01:50 – Upbringing: Transition into college and radical … Read More
Quick Hits – Goals
In this first episode of Core4Life Quick Hits we discuss the importance of goals, what we’re working toward right now in each of our core pillars, and some of our best experiences with goals in the past. We’ll be bringing you these shorter, one-topic Quick Hits episodes every other week! Stay tuned for more great content!
Podcast Episode 17 – Ryan Bowers from Lorain Fire Dept.
Bourbon: James E Pepper 1776 beFITRyan was a national ranked college wrestler. He finished 6th his senior year at Heidelberg. He wrestled at 145 his senior year and finished at heavy weight wrestling around 245. He grew 5 inches after high school. Some of Ryan’s worst injuries were a herniated disk in his back in college. He tore his ACL … Read More
Podcast Episode 14 – Keith Everette Smith – Producer, Songwriter & Musician
Background: Keith Everette Smith is a Grammy and Dove Award winning producer, musician, husband and father living just outside of Nashville, TN. He has appeared on close to 100 contemporary Christian records playing various instruments. He tours as a “utility” performer with TobyMac and assists with song arrangements. He’s married to Christian music artist, Tasha Layton, and they have 2 … Read More
Podcast Episode 13 – Dan LeMoine from re:vitalize
In this episode we sit down with Dan LeMoine, the Clinic Director of Revitalize Weight Loss & Wellness Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Dan dives into his love for the game of rugby, his experience as a missionary to the Dominican Republic and his road to becoming a foster parent. Bourbon – Blanton’s Original Single Barrel beFIT Dan opens-up about … Read More
Podcast Episode 12 – Raymond Goodlett from Redemption Hill
In this episode we sit down with Ray Goodlett, a pastor at Redemption Hill Church in Richmond, Virginia. We talk through the Core4 pillars and dive into his professional soccer career, parenting and some amazing resources for the study of American history and specifically American Black history. Bourbon – W.L Weller Special Reserve Bourbon Background: Ray is married and has … Read More
Podcast Episode 11 – Marc Benedict from Fidei Architecture
In this episode, we talk with our good friend Marc Benedict, from Fidei Architecture. We talk through the Core4 pillars and the impact they have had on his life as a husband, father, and entrepreneur. Bourbon: Rittenhouse Bourbon Mark is married to Shannon and they have two children. beDRIVEN: Mark started Fidei Architecture with another friend, Dave. They started expanding on Dave’s … Read More
Podcast Episode 10 – Meet the Core4 – Ryan
For every tenth episode (10, 20, 30, & 40) we’ll dive in deep with a member of our own Core4. This time, Ryan talks about his life and how our 4 pillars of masculinity developed for him. Here’s what he talks about: He grew up in the church Has lived in Northeast Ohio most of his life (Aurora) but lived … Read More