In this episode of Fit Fathers Fellowship, Ben Barker sits down with F-16 pilot and coach JC Ingels to talk about identity, discipline, and brotherhood—and why fitness is just the starting point. This conversation challenges fit men to invest in community, lead their families well, and become reliable in every area of life.

Guest Contact Info:
Connect with JC on Instagram: @jcingels

https://www.instagram.com/jcingels/?hl=en

Welcome back to the Fit Fathers Fellowship Podcast—formerly the Ben Barker Fitness Podcast. In this episode, Ben Barker sits down with Rob Nimsger, a husband, father, medical sales leader, and faith-driven dad, to tackle one of the biggest struggles modern fathers face:

How do you leave work at work—and show up fully for your wife and kids?

Rob manages teams across half the country, leads dozens of employees, and still prioritizes being a present husband and intentional father. In this conversation, he breaks down simple, practical systems dads can use to flip the switch from work mode to dad mode—without carrying stress, frustration, or emotional baggage into the home.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to separate work life and home life as a busy dad

• Why momentum beats motivation in fitness, faith, and fatherhood

• Simple habits to help dads be more present at home

• Using small “wins” to reset after a stressful workday

• Why changing clothes, family walks, and phone boundaries matter

• How reading the Bible together strengthens marriage and leadership

• Why discipline—not motivation—is the foundation for lasting change

• What servant leadership looks like in marriage, parenting, and work

If you’re a dad who wants to lead better, get stronger, grow in faith, and build a healthier family culture—this episode is for you.

Connect with Rob:

• Instagram: @rob.nimstagram

• LinkedIn: Robert Nimsger

In this episode of the Fit Fathers Fellowship Podcast, Ben Barker breaks down why most dads don’t fail because they lack motivation—they fail because they lack systems.

After attending an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) leadership retreat through his day job, Ben connects proven business principles—used by high-performing companies—to fatherhood, fitness, faith, and family leadership.

You’ll learn how to:

• Define a clear vision for what winning as a dad actually looks like

• Stop trying to fix everything at once and focus on quarterly priorities

• Use simple daily non-negotiables to drive real fitness and life results

• Build a personal scorecard so progress is measured—not guessed

• Lead your home with intention instead of drifting through life

This episode is for dads who are tired of relying on motivation, want more discipline and consistency, and are ready to design their life on purpose.

Strong dads don’t wing it.
Strong dads build systems.

🎯 Key Topics:
Dad fitness systems, fatherhood leadership, discipline over motivation, Christian dad mindset, family leadership, EOS for dads, fitness consistency, habit building for fathers

💪 Resources Mentioned:
First Phorm Creatine & Protein: https://1stphorm.com/benbarkerfitness

If this episode helped you, share it with another dad who’s ready to lead from the front.

If you’re a dad who feels tired all the time, this episode is for you—and no, it’s probably not your age.

1st Phorm Creatine: https://1stphorm.com/products/micronized-creatine-monohydrate/?a_aid=benbarkerfitness

In this episode of the Fit Fathers Fellowship Podcast, Ben Barker breaks down the real reason most dads struggle with low energy. Spoiler alert: it’s not being over 30 or 40. Most dads don’t have an energy problem—they have a discipline problem.

Ben shares a real moment from his own life when training didn’t magically give him energy, and how the discipline built in the gym carried over into fatherhood, marriage, and leadership at home. This episode dives into practical, no-BS fixes for dad fatigue, including hydration, proper fueling, calorie quality, alcohol consumption, sunlight, sleep, and building a training schedule that actually fits real dad life.

You’ll also hear why energy follows discipline—not motivation, and how showing up for your kids matters more than waiting to “feel like it.”

If you’re serious about being a stronger, more present father—physically, mentally, and spiritually—this episode will challenge you and give you clear action steps you can implement immediately.

Topics covered:

• Why low energy isn’t caused by age

• Discipline vs. motivation for dads

• Hydration and fueling for energy

• Why under-eating kills dad energy

• Alcohol, sleep, and recovery

• Morning sunlight and circadian rhythm

• Realistic training schedules for busy fathers

• Leading your family even when you’re tired

Strong dads create strong families. Let’s lead from the front.

Motivation won’t change your life in 2026 — daily non-negotiables will.

👉 Resources mentioned in this episode:

Max Results, Minimum Days — a 3-day-per-week full-body workout program built for busy dads: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/maximum-results-minimum-days-3d-wk?attrib=594244-ig

Free 30-day access to the 1st Phorm app for tracking workouts, nutrition, and habits: https://1stphorm.app/benbarkerfitness

In this first episode of the newly rebranded Fit Fathers Fellowship Podcast, I break down why busy dads don’t fail because of laziness or lack of desire — they fail because they try to do too much without a plan.

If you’re a dad who wants to:

• Get fit without living in the gym

• Stay consistent with workouts, faith, and family

• Build discipline that lasts longer than motivation

• Lead by example for your kids

…this episode is for you.

I share 5 simple, actionable principles to help you create daily non-negotiables you can execute even on your busiest days — covering fitness, faith, nutrition, and habits. You’ll learn how to simplify your plan, attach habits to real-life triggers, track what matters, and stop waiting for the “perfect” plan before taking action.

• Why motivation is unreliable for dads

• How to set 3–5 daily non-negotiables that actually stick

• How to structure workouts around a busy schedule

• Simple fitness, faith, and nutrition habits you can’t talk yourself out of

• Why speed beats perfection every time

Ben also introduces the mission behind Fit Fathers Fellowship — helping dads move with speed, take action, and keep the promises they make to themselves.

If you’re tired of starting over every Monday and ready to build real momentum, press play — then pause the episode and take action today.

Set the standard. Stay strong. Lead your family well.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Want max results without living in the gym?
👉 Join my new 3-day/week full-body workout program, Max Results, Minimum Days—built specifically for busy dads who still want strength, muscle, and athleticism:

https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/maximum-results-minimum-days-3d-wk?attrib=594244-ig
👉 Fuel your training with 1st Phorm Creatine Monohydrate (I recommend bumping to 10g/day for strength, recovery, and brain health): https://1stphorm.com/products/micronized-creatine-monohydrate/?a_aid=benbarkerfitness

The new year is here—and most men fall behind before it even starts because they’re waiting for the “perfect” day to begin.

In this episode of the Ben Barker Fitness Podcast (possibly soon rebranding to Fit Fathers Fellowship), Ben lays out a simple, no-fluff blueprint for dads who want to lead their families well—physically, mentally, and spiritually.

You’ll learn:

• Why every dad needs ONE clear fitness challenge (not 10 goals you’ll quit)

• How systems and structure beat motivation every time

• Why 3-day/week full-body workouts are the most effective approach for busy fathers

• The only supplements that actually matter (whey, creatine, multivitamin)

• Why upping creatine to 10g/day can improve strength, recovery, and brain health

• How to build real accountability through brotherhood and community

• Why spiritual fitness matters just as much as physical fitness

• How to add weekly sprints for conditioning—even during winter

This episode is about more than a new year.
It’s about becoming a better, stronger, more disciplined father—the kind your kids can look up to.

Your kids don’t need a shredded dad.
They need a dad who finishes what he starts.

📩 DM me on Instagram or comment on the podcast with your plan for the year.
👊 Share this episode with another dad who needs encouragement and structure.

Let’s build strong fathers—and stronger families.

What does it really take to stay consistent with your training as a busy dad?

In this episode, I sit down with Baylor Cohu, a husband, father of two, full-time construction professional—and a man who hasn’t missed a workout in over 1,299 consecutive days.

Not as a fitness influencer.
Not as a full-time athlete.
But as a normal dad who decided consistency matters more than motivation.

Baylor breaks down how his training has evolved from heavy lifting to endurance running, how he structures his week around a demanding job and family life, and why starting before January is one of the biggest “massive flexes” a dad can make.

You’ll hear:

• How Baylor built a 3+ year no-miss workout streak without burnout

• What “training every day” actually looks like for a working dad

• How fitness became mental clarity, stress relief, and discipline—not punishment

• Why waiting for January is keeping most dads stuck

• How small daily wins build momentum that lasts for years

This episode is a reminder that you don’t need more time—you need higher standards.

If you’re a dad who wants to lead from the front in faith, family, and fitness, this conversation will challenge you to stop waiting for the perfect moment and start building momentum today.

🎧 Listen in, take notes, and then go get your work in.

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Use code VIPBBF here: https://trainheroic.co/garagegymgainzWEB

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In this episode, I break down 10 rules for a 10x better dad life—not hacks, not trends, but habits that compound over time and actually work for real men with real responsibilities.

These rules are about strength, longevity, faith, and leadership—because none of this makes you special, but all of it makes you better.

Here’s what we cover:

Rule 1: Why dads should aim for 1g of protein per pound of bodyweight, and how to hit it without overthinking meals
Rule 2: The case for 2 cups of black coffee (focus, performance, zero nonsense)
Rule 3: How to consistently drink 3+ liters of water per day without relying on motivation
Rule 4: Why 4 sprint sessions per month can help preserve speed, confidence, and heart health
Rule 5: A realistic approach to 5 workouts per week, with at least 3 days of lifting
Rule 6: Why 60+ minutes of family play absolutely counts as fitness
Rule 7: The power of 7 minutes of daily mobility for joints, movement, and longevity
Rule 8: Why you don’t need perfect sleep—just 8-ish hours in bed consistently
Rule 9: How 9 minutes of morning sunlight improves mood, sleep, and energy
Rule 10: Why studying 10 Bible verses matters for dads who want strength without burnout

I’ll also share how to simplify each rule so you can actually stick with it—because intensity doesn’t win long-term, consistency does.

You don’t need to do all 10 perfectly.
Pick 2–3. Stack wins. Build momentum.

Strong dads build strong families.

If you want simple programming, structure, and accountability built for fathers, check out the Gym Gainz Guide—and don’t forget to use code VIPBBF for 25% off.

Links for 1st Phorm protein, coaching, and resources are all in the show notes.