Fitness is hard—but so is staying stuck.

In Week 6 of our 30 Hard series, we talk about why fitness isn’t about appearance, performance, or comparison, but about stewardship. Your body isn’t something to ignore, worship, or abuse—it’s a gift from God, and how you care for it impacts every area of your life.

This episode explores how physical discipline connects to spiritual growth, mental clarity, healthy relationships, and long-term purpose. It’s not about trying harder—it’s about training intentionally.

If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent, felt guilty about your body, or wondered why discipline matters in your faith journey, this conversation is for you.

30 Hard is a series designed to help you build better habits in the areas that matter most—faith, family, finances, fitness, and future—so you can stop drifting and start growing.

Finances Are Hard | 30 Hard – Week 5

Money feels overwhelming for almost everyone—but Scripture has been speaking into finances long before budgets, apps, or side hustles existed.

In Week 5 of 30 Hard, we look at why financial freedom doesn’t come from trying harder, but from training wisely. Drawing from the Book of Proverbs, this episode breaks down timeless principles on work, budgeting, saving, debt, generosity, and stewardship—and why discipline is actually a gift, not a restriction.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, stressed, or defeated when it comes to money, this conversation reframes finances as a spiritual training ground that shapes your character, trust, and future.

Welcome to the River Lake Church podcast, where we make it easy for everyone to find and follow Jesus! In this episode, "Follow Through Is Hard," Pastor Nic Smith challenges us to move beyond just hearing the word to actively "following through" in our faith. He uses three powerful biblical images—the Mirror, the Ant , and the Worshipper —to illustrate how courage, diligence, and genuine application of God's word can help us weather any storm. Series: 30 Hard