Do you find it challenging to make exercise a daily part of your routine? If so, you are not alone! This time of year, many people make New Year’s resolutions that revolve around the gym. When Mark and I decided we wanted to take our fitness more seriously, we reached out to today’s guest to help us get on the right path.
James Webster helps people prioritize physical fitness in their lives. He is a fitness coach dedicated to helping believers transform their health and well-being. With over 15 years of experience helping his clients achieve and maintain their health goals, James inspires others to not only prioritize their health but also to keep God first in their lives.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- James’ personal story of overcoming addiction and finding hope in fitness
- How faith and fitness can connect to contribute to a fulfilling life
- Tips for finding success as you pursue your health goals
- And so much more…
Our hope is that this episode will be helpful for discovering how your faith and fitness journeys can cross paths!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Connect with James on Instagram or Facebook
- Teen Challenge
- Join me at the Empty Nest Full Life Retreat!
- As a thank you for listening, get your 3 free eBooks.
My Key Takeaways:
1) A faith investment always yields returns. In addition to fitness, one of the things we talked about in this conversation was the faith investment in James’ life when he was young. Although his life hit some bumps in the road, that early foundation of faith eventually bore fruit and transformed his life. The Bible tells us to “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6). If you have a child who is making some life choices you don’t agree with, I want you to take encouragement from this verse. Their story isn’t finished yet!
2) Health is not an extracurricular activity to our faith. We tend to fall into the trap of thinking about spiritual disciplines as only including things like devotions, prayer, and Scripture memorization. However, taking care of our bodies is a key part of our faith! Our faith and fitness should therefore be intertwined.
3) Fitness is a partnership with God to care for your body. Not everyone is going to be a bodybuilder or have six-pack abs, but everyone should seek to care for their bodies. In order to have a healthy soul we need to have a healthy body. You can start with something small like going on daily walks. Before you do that though, the very first step is to start with prayer. Ask God to join with you in caring for every part of you—not just your soul but your body too!
About James:
James Webster is the Founder & CEO of Webster Fitness, a fitness coaching business dedicated to helping believers transform their health and well-being. With over 15 years of experience in fitness, James inspires others to not only prioritize their health but also to keep God first in their lives. He lives in North Dakota with his wife, Paulina.
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