High Calling Fitness Client, Edwin, Shares His Story of How God Miraculously Taught Him Sign Language To Communicate With His Wife.

Get ready for the most encouraging and heartwarming story that you've heard in awhile. No need for hot cocoa and a blanket. This story does it all.

In this episode of the Bacon Bibles and Barbells podcast, Coach Justin interviews High Calling Fitness Client, Edwin Koehler. Edwin shares his miraculous story of how God provided him with sign language in a dream (no, he's not pentecostal), enabling him to connect with his wife Tamara before they were even married, and how they now have gone on to serve in sharing the gospel to the deaf community here in the states, and in international missions. This episode highlights God's sovereignty and kindness to show his miraculous power to one couple, and how He has used that gift to multiply their good works and efforts for His glory in ordinary life, and in the spread of the gospel. We also chat for awhile about the goodness of prayer, how God chooses to work for His purposes, providences, and ultimate plan, and the blessing of communication and shared experiences in our world.

Not only is this episode fun to hear and an encouragement to the people of God, but it is also a challenge to not take for granted the everyday gifts of speech and hearing and that our words matter more than we think. Human connection and interaction and its simplicity to those that can easily hear and speak is a huge blessing.

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In this episode of the Bacon Bibles and Barbells podcast, Coach Justin and Coach Amanda welcome special guests Mike Lohman and Gabriele Burgholzer to discuss the formation of the Veteran Strongman Association and their hopes to encourage and inspire veterans through community and sport.

The conversation explores the importance and asset of community and camaraderie in strongman sports, particularly for veterans. Lohman shares the motivation behind creating the association, which aims to provide strongman coaching, awareness of the needs of veterans, and opportunities for veterans to engage in supportive and healthy community.

The episode highlights the welcoming nature of the sport and the various initiatives planned to support veterans, including coaching, seminars, and fundraising events to help is all run. The sport of strongman and the nature of what it is can be a particular gift to veterans, and this association aims to make it more and more accessible to them.

They also explore how strongman training can serve as a supportive environment the mental health challenges that many face. Sport is stronger medicine than anti-depressants, after all. Add in lifelong friends, and you have a recipe for success. They are also committed to quality coaching, free to veterans, where they can both succeed physically and mentally. No 20 year olds with weekend certifications for these folks. If you want to coach with the VSA, you better know your stuff, and love people.

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Is It Irresponsible To Let Your Kids Lift Weights? Or Is It A Gift To Them?

Discover how weight training can be safe and beneficial for children when approached correctly. This episode dispels common myths, discusses optimal age and safety protocols, and shares practical guidance for parents and coaches interested in introducing kids to strength training. Coaches Justin, Emily, and Amanda break it all down in this episode.

Training kids safely isn't about avoiding risk altogether but about understanding how to manage it responsibly with proper guidance, purpose, and fun.

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Have You Said or Felt Like Your Metabolism Was Broken? Let's bust some myths around this phrase.

This episode debunks common myths about metabolism, hormones, and weight loss, emphasizing that most issues are fixable through proper lifestyle, diet, and training. They chat about what metabolism is and what the term means biologically, what contributes to how "fast or slow" it is, and why we prefer the term ADAPTIVE when talking about this term. Coach Justin and Coach Amanda explore how body adaptation, hormonal health, and behavior influence weight management more than the usual assumptions.

Our bodies are made to respond to the inputs and habits that we give it day and in and day out. It responds appropriately to the right signals. This is why consistency in good habits, training, and nutrition always win out for overall health. Is there sometimes more going on? For sure. But most people are surprised how much of a difference good choices make when you're consistent over months or years.

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In this episode, Coach Justin, Coach Emily, and Coach Amanda explore the often overlooked connection between physical health and spiritual well-being. They address misconceptions about self-care, the importance of physical fitness for christian service, and how caring for your body glorifies God. They acknowledge the lies taught often in the church that the "most holy" activities are Bible reading and prayer, and that almost all else can be forsaken. What we do with our hands, and our whole bodies, matters. How we steward our physical vessel matters.

The coaches also chat about why someone may feel guilty, the false piety some people can have towards the subject, and what the Christian response SHOULD be. To take good care of our body is a reasonable and proper response of thankfulness for the gift of the physical, as well as a wise use of our time to make our efforts for God's kingdom here on earth go further than they would if they were held back by a sick body.

Ecclesiastes 10:10 "If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success."

Sharpen Your Axe!

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Always seeking "balance" in health and fitness? Think our approach is too "extreme"?

Coaches Justin and Amanda explore the myth of balance in life, emphasizing that serious achievements often require imbalance, even if only for a short time. They discuss how pursuing imbalance can lead to greater health, success, and fulfillment, challenging the conventional pursuit of balance.

God made life to be lived in seasons. The key is to always prioritize what is most important in each season, and to not let the important things drop. But that will look different for each person in each new stage of life.

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Have you ever hesitated to get in the gym because you fear getting "muscle bound" or "losing flexibility and balance?" Respectfully, that a load of BS. Find out why in this episode.

This episode explores the realities of functional training, debunking myths and highlighting effective strategies for longevity and everyday strength. "Functional Training" means a whole lot more than throwing things against the wall and trying to balance on a beam. For most people, the most practical application of trying to train for the long term is to gain muscle mass with machines or free weights. It is the best bang for your buck, but also actually INCREASES flexibility, agility, and balance as we age. Coaches Justin, Amanda, and Emily discuss how traditional notions of functional training often overpromise and underdeliver, emphasizing the importance of strength, proper movement patterns, and personalized training for all ages.

Stop fearing weights or thinking this style doesn't apply to those seeking agility and longevity. Get in the gym.

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Are you Type 2 Diabetic, Pre-Diabetic, or Insulin Resistant? You probably don't have to avoid carbs forever...let's fix it.

In this episode, Coach Justin and Coach Emily discuss how to reverse type 2 diabetes through diet and lifestyle changes. They explain the science behind insulin resistance, blood markers, and practical strategies for improving insulin sensitivity, including diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management. They talk about why Keto and Carnivore are not long term solutions, and why you don't have to fear carbs forever. You just have to get your body healthy enough to handle them again.

Diet is King, but things like sleep, exercise, light exposure, and putting on muscle mass move the needle in the right direction significantly as well. We have a process for reversing these conditions that works every time if the person is consistent. The body is amazing, and can adapt and heal given the right inputs.

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