In this episode we get to hear from coach, competitor, and friend Vanessa McCoy-Nelson.  Vanessa own Real McCoy training and recently travelled to Cairo, Egypt to compete in the International Functional Fitness Master's World Championships!

The Christmas Morning Episode was recorded on Christmas Morning and discusses the sermon that I preached at the Christmas Eve Service at my church.  

Why does hope surround Christmas? 

The birth of Jesus is a timeline-shifting event.

After 26 hours of travel I finally got back home and decided to record the first in a series of podcasts about my trip to Cairo and the International Functional Fitness World Championships.

Is this an issue of faith? If so, to what extent? What does it mean to ask about masculinity within a religious context? Where does toxicity enter the conversation if at all?  

These are all questions that we tackle, and many more, in response to a question posed on my newest find: Tik Tok.  

I met Louie at Strength in Depth in London in 2020 where we developed a relationship that carries to this day despite the ocean between us.  Louie and I discuss his incredible, and unlikely run to the Crossfit Games after dealing with Covid, travel issues, and many other situations that, to be honest, only show Louie's humility!  

I absolutely loved this conversation and cannot wait for you to meet Louie!

We have the awesome opportunity to hear from Rebekah Devine as she talks about the move to competitive crossfit, the schedule she keeps as she trains for the games, what she is looking forward to about the games most, and how her faith directs her self perception!

Kyle talks about the effects and the way those effects alter your thinking when in the middle of depression and anxiety.  Despite the heavy topic, Kyle still seeks to use his relatable style and humor to make this episode an enjoyable and educational one.

Hanna joins us once again to talk about her qualification for the 2021 Crossfit Games!  We get to hear about the tension of waiting on the scores to be verified as well as what training looks like as someone prepares for the Crossfit Games.

Ryon is the 2021 Occupational Games Champion for the men's law enforcement division.  Ryon is a masters athlete, a father, a law enforcement officer, and just an all around awesome human being.  In this episode you'll have the chance to hear from Ryon about the balance of raising his daughter, pursuing his career, and pursing competitive crossfit.  Ryon also talks about his struggle to be excited for this year's open and AGOQ/occupational games after the loss of one of his very close friends.  

Ryon is a guy that puts a lot into his relationships and you're going to get to hear just how deep those relationships impact him as we talk!

In this episode we get to hear from Rhin Bourgeois, team athlete from Crossfit Kemah, as he and his team prepare to compete in the Mid-Atlantic Crossfit Challenge with a spot at the Crossfit Games on the line. 

Rhin gives great insight into the dynamics of team competition, the balance of team competition with individual competition, and the unique situations and stories that he experienced this year during the team quarterfinals.