066: Why Community is the Difference Maker

In today's episode, we are re-sharing one of our very first topics: Is Fitness Biblical?We have so many new friends around here, we wanted to share this conversation again because it speaks so clearly about who we are at Fit for His Glory.We pray this is encouraging and challenging to you! Connect with us at www.fitforhisglory.co or on Instagram @fitforhisglory

What if the key to finding more peace, purpose, and joy in motherhood isn't adding more to your plate, but anchoring yourself more deeply in God's Word?In this conversation, Courtney sits down with Danielle Landry to talk about motherhood, faith, health, community, and the small daily choices that have transformed her life. Danielle shares her powerful testimony of coming to know Jesus in her 30s after walking through some of the hardest seasons of her life, including her son's epilepsy diagnosis, anxiety, depression, and a struggling marriage.Together, they discuss how God often works through ordinary moments, why community matters so much, and what it practically looks like to prioritize your relationship with God in the middle of busy family life.Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, navigating a difficult season, struggling to stay consistent in your faith, or simply longing for more joy in the everyday, we know that this conversation will encourage you and challenge you! RESOURCES MENTIONED:The Body Teaches the Soul and Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel EarleyThe Daily Walk BibleFollow Danielle on social media at @thedailydaniii for encouragement on faith, motherhood, wellness, and finding joy in everyday life.Connect with us on Instagram @fitforhisglory or find us at www.fitforhisglory.co

Have you ever wondered how other moms actually structure their summers?In this episode, Caroline shares a behind-the-scenes look at what summer currently looks like in the Foster household. One that embraces slow mornings, flexible rhythms, time with Jesus, movement, family connection, and giving kids space to simply be kids.You'll hear how she structures her mornings, what their family prioritizes during the summer months, why boredom isn't something to fear, and how she's learning to create a life-giving summer without filling every moment with activities.In this episode Caroline shares:Why summer doesn't have to be packed with activities to be meaningfulThe value of boredom, creativity, and unstructured playHow imagination helps children engage more deeply with ScriptureCreating family rhythms instead of rigid schedulesCaroline's current summer morning routineThe role gratitude journaling has played in processing grief and recognizing God's faithfulnessHow prayer walks have become one of the most grounding parts of her dayNon-negotiable habits for the Foster kids during the summerWhy flexibility often serves families better than perfectionLearning to ask what rhythms help your family flourish in this seasonBooks MentionedOne Thousand Gifts by Ann VoskampCreate Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margin of Motherhood by Ashlee GaddThe Life-Giving Home by Sally ClarksonWe hope this is encouraging for you and your family as summer gets into full swing!! CONNECT WITH US @FITFORHISGLORY OR WWW.FITFORHISGLORY.CO

What does it look like to steward your body well when you're walking through grief, loss, disappointment, or a season that feels impossible?In this powerful conversation, Courtney sits down with author, speaker, and grief coach Bethany Spencer to talk about the biblical practice of lament, how God meets us in our suffering, and why grief is not a barrier to intimacy with Him.Bethany shares her personal story of losing her husband to an aggressive cancer after just 11 months of illness while raising five young children. She opens up about what grief taught her about God's faithfulness, why honesty with God matters, and how caring for our bodies can become a gift instead of another burden during difficult seasons.Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, walking through a really hard season, facing disappointment, or supporting someone who is suffering, this conversation will encourage you to bring your whole heart to God and find freedom in His presence. KEY TAKEAWAYS:Bethany's story of loss, grief, and God's faithfulnessWhat biblical lament actually isWhy grief and faith can coexistHow Jesus modeled grief and sorrowThe freedom of bringing honest emotions to GodWhy you don't have to "clean yourself up" before coming to HimThe importance of verbalizing grief through journaling, prayer, or conversationHow grief impacts the body physically, emotionally, and spirituallyWhy your capacity changes but your calling does notPractical ways to care for your body during hard seasonsViewing movement, hydration, and nourishment as gifts instead of obligationsHow to stop comparing your season to someone else'sThe role of walking and movement in processing griefWhy your honesty doesn't scare God We know you all will be so blessed by Bethany and can't wait for you to listen! To connect with Bethany, follow her on Instagram @bethany.ann.spencer and find all of her links in her bio.To connect with us, follow us on social media @fitforhisglory or learn more at www.fitforhisglory.co.

What does it look like to run with endurance in your health and fitness journey not just for a season, but for a lifetime?In this episode, we are sharing a recording of a live training from inside of the Fit for His Glory Challenges + Community, specifically the Fit for His Glory 75 Challenge.In this training, Courtney shares why so many women feel exhausted by fitness and how much of that exhaustion comes from chasing the world's version of health instead of God's. She challenges listeners to stop running from fear, shame, and the number on the scale and start running toward the life God has called them to live.If you've ever found yourself stuck in the cycle of being "on track" and "off track," starting over every Monday, or feeling discouraged because your current season doesn't allow you to do what you used to do, this conversation is for you.Courtney shares practical encouragement for building a sustainable approach to health that works with your season of life, not against it, while reminding us that our capacity may change, but our calling to steward our bodies for God's glory remains the same.WHAT YOU'LL HEAR:Why it's easier to run with endurance when you're running toward something instead of from somethingHow fear, shame, and diet culture keep us stuck in unhealthy cyclesWhy "creating a new normal" is more effective than constantly starting another dietThe difference between your capacity and your callingHow to steward your health faithfully through different seasons of lifeThe power of small, consistent habitsWhy all-or-nothing thinking always leads to burnoutHow to create a simple "rule of life" that aligns your daily habits with your deepest valuesPractical ways to make healthy living sustainable and enjoyableWhy no action is too small when it comes to honoring God with your bodyYour capacity will change through pregnancy, motherhood, aging, illness, and hard seasons. What faithfulness looks like may change, but the call to faithfulness remains the same.BOOKS MENTIONED:Practicing the Way by John Mark ComerHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel EarleyThe Body Teaches the Soul by Justin Whitmel EarleyConnect with us on Instagram @fitforhisglory or on our website at www.fitforhisglory.co

In this deeply honest and thought-provoking conversation, Courtney and Caroline sit down with author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin to talk about something every woman experiences but few conversations address biblically: aging.Together, they unpack the lies our culture tells women about beauty, youth, worth, and usefulness while exploring what Scripture says about growing older, stewarding our bodies, and living with eternity in mind.Jen shares wisdom from her new book Dust to Dust: Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World, discussing everything from biohacking culture and fear of death to gray hair, caregiving, body image, and the beauty of inward transformation.This conversation is honest, hopeful, compassionate, and full of truth for women in every season of life. We pray it is encouraging and helpful to you! Resources Mentioned:Dust to Dust by Jen Wilkin. Pre-order on Amazon and purchase on July 21 wherever books are sold.Being Mortal by Atul GawandeConnect with Jen at www.jenwilkin.netConnect with us at www.fitforhisglory.co or @fitforhisglory on Instagram.

Are you doing fitness from fear… or from freedom?In this honest and encouraging episode, Courtney shares how so many women spend their lives running from shame, insecurity, weight gain, and pressure from diet culture instead of running toward the life God has called them to live. This episode is all about:surrendering your fitness journey to Godletting go of perfectionismstopping all-or-nothing thinkingpursuing health from peace instead of pressurediscovering what you’re truly running towardIf you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to “fix” yourself, this conversation will remind you that your worth was never found in your body or your performance.You are not called to hustle for approval. You are called to steward your body for the glory of God and the good of others.✨ Connect with us on Instagram @fitforhisglory or at www.fitforhisglory.co✨ Got questions? Send them to [email protected]

In today's episode Courtney and Amy Gannett from Tiny Theologians explore the importance of theology of the body, how to teach kids about God from a young age, and practical ways to integrate faith and health into family life. Discover insights on biblical views of the body, the significance of early theological education, and how to steward our physical health for God's glory.You can learn more about Tiny Theologians and find all of their incredible resources here! Follow them on social media @tinytheologians

In today's episode, Caroline talks about the importance of biblical community in every area of life, especially your fitness journey. We're praying this encourages you to invite a friend into this journey with you so you can spur one another on, hold each other accountable, and build each other up. It truly is a game changer! To learn more about the Fit for His Glory Membership, you can go here! This community blesses us more than we could say and has SO much momentum and joy right now!! We would love for you to be a part of it.

In today's podcast, Caroline is sharing about her own weight loss experience after her third baby and what it looked like to really dial in from November 2025 to February 2026. At Fit for His Glory, we believe weight loss and results are not the main thing... but it's not bad to have a goal in mind to feel your best and be your healthiest.Caroline is being open and honest about her own personal weight loss goal and journey, and what that looked like to pursue health for God's glory, but also work towards a specific goal with surrendered effort. Praying this episode is encouraging for you! Connect with us on Instagram @fitforhisglory or on our website www.fitforhisglory.co