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Ep. 049: Making Jesus Your Workout Partner - Sean McManus


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🎙️ Effort Over Results Podcast — with Sean McManus

In this episode of the Effort Over Results Podcast, host Quinn Magnuson sits down with Sean McManus — founder of McManus Strength & Nutrition, faith-driven fitness coach, and mentor for Christian men to reclaim strength, purpose, and confidence. (Honest Christian Conversations)

Sean shares his journey from corporate life to following God’s call, and how he now helps men through training, nutrition, and spiritual alignment.

In this conversation, we cover:

  • Why physical health is a leadership issue in your family and faith

  • How burnout, identity, and faith intersect in the lives of Christian men

  • Practical rules for strength, nutrition, and daily discipline

  • How to restore confidence and energy through holistic transformation

  • Stories of men who rediscovered purpose via training + faith

    ⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps

    00:00 – Welcome & Sean’s Story
    03:20 – Leaving corporate life & faith pivot
    07:30 – Why health is spiritual leadership
    12:15 – Rules & systems that changed Sean’s trajectory
    17:40 – Handling doubt, identity, and burnout
    22:50 – Transformations: before & after
    28:10 – Practical tools for any man listening
    32:45 – Final thoughts & encouragement

    🎧 Connect with Sean McManus

    Website: https://theseanmcmanus.com (or his main site, if you have the correct URL)
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-mcmanus-a99911365 (LinkedIn)
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseanmcmanus/
    X (Twitter): https://x.com/theseanmcmanus (X (formerly Twitter))

    🎙️ Host & Show Links

    Website: https://www.effortoverresults.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quinn-magnuson-a183173/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@effortoverresults
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/effortoverresults/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@effort.over.resul

    📘 About the Show

    The Effort Over Results Podcast is about more than results — it’s about the growth, mindset, and purpose behind the work. We dig deep with leaders, creators, and thinkers to show what real effort looks like.

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    Effort Over Results Podcast | Supporting Student-Athletes, Parents, Educators and Coaches - One Episode at a TimeBy Quinn Magnuson