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Ep 292 Are You 'Chosen' by God? ft. Jared Haley & Chris Wilson Jun 21, 2023

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Did you know that you are chosen by God? He knows the number of hairs on your head. He is your Father in Heaven. And He is moving in the world in a BIG way with the hugely popular tv series, The Chosen. The first tv series about the life of Jesus and His disciples.
Today on Strong By Design, hosts Jared Haley and Chris Wilson talk about their favorite moments and characters on the hit show.
God loves you so much that He gave His One and only Son to you as a gift of salvation. And if you believe in Him, you will never perish but have everlasting life. That’s from John 3:16

That’s right, in Jesus you have eternal life.

Jesus answered, “I am the way, and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6

If there’s one thing in this episode on SBD we would like for you to remember, it’s that Jesus chose you. He died for you. He is always there, waiting for you to seek Him and be in relationship with Him. He loves you deeply and He will never leave you.

“I want people to understand, especially as new believers, that our goal is not to see how close we can get to the line without crossing. Our goal is to run from the line, and so our boundary can’t be like inches from the line; we want to be miles and miles away.” – Jared Haley

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01:04 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

1:55 - Hosts Chris Wilson & Jared Haley on why you should watch 'The Chosen'

11:54 - Discover the scripture that Jared missed despite knowing the BIBLE for years

15:57 - Religion vs Relationship: The internal struggle of Nicodemus

21:49 - Who is Little James?

24:55 - Jared & Chris recount how Jesus appointed His disciples to spread the words of Jesus

27:13 - Why Mary Magdalene is called Lilith in 'The Chosen'?

30:13 - The importance of setting boundaries to keep you from moral failure

38:00 - Jared & Chris recounts the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman

43:04 - The ULTIMATE fall for People: Sex, Money, and Power

46:49 - Matthew in 'The Chosen': Why his disability matters

50:37 - Chris recounts how Jonathan Roumie portrays 'Jesus' in 'The Chosen' perfectly

53:52 - How did Jesus interact with children?

1:03:40 - Where you can go to watch the Christian series, 'The Chosen'

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Ep 291 Busy Professionals can be Fully Present at Home Too! ft. Nicole Carver Jun 14, 2023

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Nicole Carver is a powerhouse!  In 2012, after spending her career in roles as an executive level assistant across government and corporate settings, Nicole Carver founded Carver Concierge. She saw the desire of busy professionals to be fully present with their families as well as highly dedicated to their work.

As a military wife, mother of three, dog mom of two rescues, and a business owner who stays highly connected in the community, Nicole enjoys her busy lifestyle and can relate to many of the challenges to maintaining life harmony that her clients face.

With all her success you’d think she’d be ready to put her feet up and enjoy some well-deserved downtime however, Nicole has set her sights on a new, exciting project.  Join Coach Tonya today, as Nicole shares this new “passion project” with her.

“It sounds like you have to say 'NO' and have to stomp your foot to have a boundary. But it's not... boundaries can be a silent thing that we implement for ourselves that you just know in your head how you are going to manage something. And I think we need a lot more practice at it." - Nicole Carver

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Ep 290 Age Reversal: Biohack Your Bodyclock Backwards ft. Juliana Dennis Jun 07, 2023

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Join coach Tonya today as she sits down with Longevity and Anti-Aging Specialist, Juliana Dennis.   Juliana’s passion is to empower you to look and feel great today, and for years to come! 

Juliana shares her passion for helping others in her book, "Aging Redefined: Biohack Your Bodyclock Backwards," which is available on Amazon.

With 20 years of experience studying functional and laboratory medicine, as well as being a licensed esthetician, Juliana brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her coaching practice.

As a sought-after public speaker, Juliana has shared the stage with renowned speaker Denis Waitley, and has spoken at numerous live events.  She also frequently appears as a guest on podcasts, where she shares her insights and expertise on longevity, anti-aging, and overall wellness.

“It’s a collection of lifestyle habits such as sleep, managing stress, hydration, nutrition and supplementation, and your mindset... If all these things are put together in this harmonic plan, and from that, we can see an absolute change within six months.” - Juliana Dennis

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Ep 289 The Holy Spirit ft. Pastor Mike Ash May 31, 2023

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Connecting to God and to Jesus through the Holy Spirit requires an understanding of what the Holy Trinity is…

Pastor Mike Ash from Grace Family Church visits the Strong By Design podcast to talk with co-host Jared Haley about his encounters with the Holy Spirit and relationship to God.

Our Christian faith is based on God as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Understanding that relationship and how they are different and one is paramount. This conversation is based on a sermon Jared heard at church and was moved to have Pastor Mike on the show to share with our listeners.

“People asked, ‘How do you hear from the Holy Spirit?’ For me, the number 1 way is through fasting – what happens is you starve the flesh to feed the spirit… In those moments, I feel that it charges my relationship with God and the Holy Spirit, and in those moments, He speaks to me." - Pastor Mike Ash

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Ep 288 Paying It Forward One Home at a Time ft. Mary-Jane Rickles May 24, 2023

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Mary-Jane Rickles has spent her career as a champion for those in need in the Tampa Bay Area.  Mary-Jane began working for LifeLink as an advocate for organ donation and played a key role in helping to save the lives of many people who were waiting for life-saving organ transplants.

Mary-Jane has brought her passion for philanthropy into her business model for her and her husband's real estate company, Live Well Team of Tampa Bay. 

By operating from a place of corporate consciousness and consistently working to make an impact in the lives of others, Mary-Jane is building a team of philanthropic realtors with a model that is focused on always giving back and paying it forward.

“At the end of the day, getting a check might feel good... But if I can take 5% of that and make a difference in the world, that makes everybody feel good." - Mary-Jane Rickles

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Ep 287 Plant Based Lifestyle: Coming Back to Health ft. Fab the Vegan May 17, 2023

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What are you focusing on? Is it supporting or getting in the way of what you want to achieve?

Today Coach Tonya sits down with Fabricio Zambrano, or as many of us here in Tampa know him … Fab the Vegan. Several years ago, Fabricio was in terrible health and knew that if he didn’t do something to improve his lifestyle, his quality of life was going to be irreversibly altered.

Unwilling to accept a life of managing his diabetes, and not being able to make the walk from his car to the beach, Fab began making the transition to a plant-based lifestyle. It was a transition that took 18 months however, the results are literally jaw-dropping. Today Fab looks 15 years younger than his actual age. His energy is through the roof, he is no longer diabetic and he is living in an optimal state of health and wellness.

What’s most impressive though is his story … and how he’s been able to stick to his plant-based lifestyle easily. Whatever your health and wellness goals may be … Fabricio’s wisdom in simplifying things for your ultimate success is something you must hear.

“Take your time, do it slowly. We did not get sick or gain those extra weight overnight. It took time. But at the same time, I educated myself... Before you do anything, educate yourself." - Fabricio Zambrano a.k.a. 'Fab the Vegan'

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00:51 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

1:00 - Get to know today's special guest, Fabricio Zambrano a.k.a Fab the Vegan

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Ep 286 Serve with the Heart of a King May 10, 2023

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Lead with the heart of a Servant, serve with the heart of a king.

How are you showing up for others in this life?

In this solo episode, coach Chris Wilson goes deep on defining what true service looks like and the many characteristics we must pursue to attain a servant mindset. Service is one of the 7 core values here at Critical Bench.

If all of your aspirations and dreams in this life point back at you, then you’re not dreaming big enough. Ultimate meaning and purpose come through connection and relationship to our Creator and to other people.

Love God, Love People as Danny Gokey’s song suggests. The key is to pour into others so much that others can’t help but pour back into you.

“It’s about being all-in every day... We can all have our tough moments and our difficulties, however, that should not deter us. Every day is an opportunity to grow, improve, and learn from each other." - Chris Wilson

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Ep 285 Should You Defend Your Faith? ft. Bill Roach May 03, 2023

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Sometimes old college buddies turn out to be super smart and successful.

Co-host Jared Haley has his old friend Dr. William (Bill) Roach on the Strong By Design podcast show to discuss talking about and defending the Christian faith.

Unfortunately, many who claim to be Christians have trouble discussing their beliefs with others. Even well-read church goers and active church members will avoid non-believers and people questioning their faith.

Bill shares with Jared what ‘Christian Apologetics’ is, how to be bold and have meaningful conversations with others about Christianity and that it is OKAY to not have all the answers. They also discuss what it looks like when spiritual leaders fail publicly.

“Sometimes, the best thing that can ever happen in a life of a person, is to have a good atheist, Mormon or Jehovah’s Witness that can ask the right question and bring you t

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Ep 284 The Female Vitality Protocol ft. Alex Miller Apr 26, 2023

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Alex Miller is a Fitness Instructor and Women’s Health Specialist living in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. Alex’s first product Pelvic Floor Strong (Ep 135) launched a few years ago, and specifically targeted women that were suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction.  Created with love and science-backed research for women 40+, Pelvic Floor Strong has helped thousands of women from all over the world improve their pelvic floor function. 

Shortly after having her daughter, now 2, Alex realized that there was another need, that would benefit women’s health, specifically

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Ep 283 Holistic Health Care VS. Traditional Medicine ft. Belinda Ruiz Apr 19, 2023

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July of 2020 is when Belinda knew that something needed to change; it was non-negotiable. 

She was suffering from burnout that led to serious strain on her mental well-being, her physical well-being, and a feeling that ‘this was not the way she wanted to continue living her life.’

She called her husband & told him she applied for a business loan and they were going to start a health practice.

Belinda had a very clear vision, right from the start of what she wanted her practice to look like, feel like, what it would offer and how the business would run. Her desire was to create a health platform that offered more than what traditional medicine was offering.

B Holistic Health offers a team of experts, each with a specific skill set.  This allows them to truly and authentically look at each patient “holistically” and work towards total mind & body wellness.  

Belinda offers every potential patient a free 30 minute “discovery call” to determine if her clinic is the right fit for them and to allow that individual to determine if her team is the right fit for what they want and what their personal health goals are.

“It’s interesting to see the difference between men and women, and how they are different, and you have to treat them as individuals and not just based on their gender.”
- Belinda Ruiz

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