If you haven’t heard, the Core 4 and a group of our friends are nearing the tail end of our 2021 fitness competition. The main focus of the competition is body fat %; more specifically, who can reduce theirs the most. To start out the competition we hopped in the Bod Pod at the University of Akron. It’s essentially a … Read More
Jeff Lathrop – Infectious Enthusiasm for Life in God’s Economy
Bourbon – Rebel Distillers Collection Jeff started his career in ministry as a campus pastor then transitioned into financial services. Although his job changed, Jeff has never stopped doing ministry. For anyone thinking about how to use their career to make an impact, beyond bringing home a paycheck, this episode is for you. beFIT Jeff’s history as an athlete, how … Read More
What Motivates You?
Goal setting…I feel like is a term that gets said a lot and can have a different meaning to different people. Some people get fired up with them, but a lot of the time I feel like they get the eye roll. Everybody gets motivated in different ways at different points of their lives. I’ve always been a SMART goal-setter… … Read More
Quick Hits – Fitness Challenge Update
We brought 3 of our friends that are competing with us in this year’s Fitness Challenge on the podcast. We talked about the history of the challenge, what’s happening this year, as well as bigger and better stuff that is yet to come! Bourbon: Amador Double Barrel Check out our video version of this podcast! We’ll be bringing you these shorter, … Read More
Embrace the Grind
I have heard this phrase since I was young, used in all different circumstances but with the same message. Lean into the hard parts of life and enjoy the process of growing stronger because of it. My two oldest boys are in the middle of their first year of wrestling. If you have ever wrestled on a team or just … Read More
Podcast Episode 25 – Meet the Core4 – Matt
This is our 4th and final episode dedicated to the members of Core4Life; episodes 10, 15, 20 and 25! Bourbon – Middle West Spirits beFIT Played sports growing up and loved the lessons learned through sports Experience with CrossFit Transition to working out at home beDRIVEN Education background First job working at a local Church. Transitioned into sales for a … Read More
The Art of Thrift
One hobby that I have enjoyed over the past few years is thrift shopping. It combines the thrill of a hunt with the satisfaction of frugality. I’ve found all sorts of fantastic deals over the years such as an Italian designer sports coat, Callaway driver and Osprey hiking backpack for less than it costs for a burrito bowl. Thrifting has … Read More
Quick Hits – Parenting Teens
None of the Core4 have the joy of parenting teenagers, yet. Luckily, our good friend Matt Lee is in the midst of parenting teen boys and is willing to share some great tips and fantastic insight. In today’s episode, we talk through some of the great… and not-so-great things that come along with having teenaged children. We’ll be bringing you … Read More
The Purpose Driven Life (Days 38-40)
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren Day 38: Becoming a World-Class Christian How do you think like a world-class Christian? Shift from self-centered thinking to other-centered thinking Shift from local thinking to global thinking Shift from here and now thinking to eternal thinking Shift from thinking of excuses to thinking of creative ways to fulfil your commission Pray Ending: … Read More
Podcast Episode 24: Dave Pyper – What makes you come alive?
Dave is a teacher, coach for over 35 years, and the man who gave me a love for history. Married for 35 years with 4 sons and 4 grandkids. Bourbon – No bourbon this week as we kick off our fitness 2021 challenge beFIT Dave was a wrestler in high school and fell in love with the sport in 9thgrade. … Read More