Keywords

nutrition, exercise, spirituality, personal growth, endurance training, self-discovery, faith, health, running, support crew

Summary

In this episode, Donnie Hinshaw explores the themes of personal growth, nutrition, and spirituality, emphasizing the importance of finding one's unique path in both physical and spiritual journeys. He shares personal anecdotes about his experiences with endurance training and the challenges of discovering what truly nourishes the body and soul. The conversation encourages listeners to experiment with their own practices and to seek out what genuinely fuels them, both physically and spiritually.

Takeaways

• Finding a support crew is essential for personal growth.
• Nutrition and exercise are deeply personal and should be tailored to the individual.
• You cannot copy someone else's journey to health or spirituality.
• Understanding your unique needs is crucial for effective training and nourishment.
• Spiritual practices should resonate personally, not just follow tradition.
• Experimentation is key to discovering what works for you.
• Your journey in life is unique and should be embraced as such.
• Physical and spiritual nourishment are interconnected.
• Developing a personal rhythm with God is vital for spiritual health.
• What works for you now may change over time, so stay adaptable.

Titles

• Fuel for the Journey: Finding What Feeds You
• The Unique Path to Nourishment

Sound Bites

• "Go find your support crew."
• "You are uniquely wired."
• "Discover what fuels you."

Chapters

00:00

Opening — Welcome & Theme:

10:58

Section 1 — Finding My Own Fuel:

14:36

Section 2 — Psalm 139: Uniquely Formed:

18:16

Section 3 — The Physical Pillar: Learning the Hard Way:

23:26

Section 4 — Fuel for the Soul:

27:13

Section 5 — Rooted Practice: Discover What Fuels You:

33:42

Closing / Breath Prayer: "Selah Moment"

In this episode, Donnie Hinshaw explores the theme of finding personal fuel for both physical and spiritual journeys. He shares personal stories and insights on how unique experiences and challenges have shaped his approach to nutrition and faith. The episode emphasizes the importance of discovering individual rhythms that nourish both body and soul, rather than copying others' paths.

Keywords

personal fuel, nutrition, faith, spiritual journey, unique rhythms

Takeaways

• You can’t copy your way to health or faith.
• Formation takes discovery, not duplication.
• Sometimes what feels like failure is actually formation.
• You were formed to flourish — not to imitate.
• Discover what fuels you — body and soul.
• Experiment with new rhythms of nourishment.
• Pay attention to what strengthens you and draws you closer to God.
• Your rhythm with God won't look like anybody else's rhythm.
• Embrace your uniqueness in how God has wired you.
• Find a spiritual space where you're encouraged and can ask questions.

Summary

In this episode of the Rhythms and Roots podcast, Donnie Hinshaw discusses the vital role of community in both physical training and spiritual life. He emphasizes that no one can run the race of life alone and that support from others is essential for success. The conversation explores three pillars: spiritual rhythms, physical training communities, and the importance of endurance communities. Donnie shares personal experiences and insights on how these communities shape our lives, encourage us, and help us grow in faith and resilience.

Takeaways

Community carries us to the finish line in life.

Spiritual rhythms are essential for drawing closer to God.

Faith was never meant to be an isolated journey.

Branches in a vineyard grow together, not in isolation.

Your support crew is God's provision for you.

Physical training communities hold you accountable.

Endurance communities foster lasting connections.

A bad run is better than no run at all.

We accomplish more together than alone.

Relationships are stories meant to be shared.

Sound bites

"You need a tribe to support you."

"We do more together."

"Branches do not grow in isolation."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Community and Support Crew

05:14 Pillar 1: Spiritual Rhythms — Community as God’s Design

19:26 Pillar 2: Physical Rhythms — The Power of a Training Crew

26:03 Pillar 3: Rooted Living — Ultra Community and Lasting Connection

31:16 The Role of Community in Faith and Life

🎙️ Episode 3 — The Sabbath Sprint: Why Rest Is the Secret to Going Farther

In this episode, Donnie explores the surprising truth that slowing down might be the most powerful way to move forward. Drawing from Jesus’ words in John 15 — “Abide in Me, and you will bear much fruit” — we’ll look at how rest, recovery, and Sabbath rhythms are not optional extras but vital for spiritual endurance.

Donnie shares how a week of active recovery in training revealed a deeper spiritual principle: growth happens not just through effort, but through abiding. You’ll also hear insights from endurance research and stories that remind us — even rest is part of the race.

Take a breath, pause, and let this episode help you recover your soul for the miles ahead.

Root Truth: Sabbath isn’t optional—it fuels deeper formation.
Practice: Try a “mini-Sabbath” this week — a quiet walk, an hour unplugged, or a moment of stillness.
Scripture: John 15:4–5

In this episode of Rhythms & Roots, Donnie shares a deeply personal journey of endurance—from mile 40 of the Quad Rock 50 ultramarathon to years of healing from military-related PTSD. Along the way, he explores John 15 and what it truly means to abide in Christ as the source of strength when life feels overwhelming.

You’ll pause for a Selah Moment with guided breath prayers rooted in Scripture, reflect on how abiding re-scripts the stories we tell ourselves, and hear an invitation to visualize your own finish line—no matter where you’re starting from.

Whether you’re walking your first spiritual mile or pressing through the fortieth, this episode will encourage you to find renewal, resilience, and divine endurance in Christ.

Every race begins somewhere—and so does a life of faith. In this first episode of Rhythms & Roots, Pastor Donnie introduces the three pillars of the podcast: spiritual rhythms, physical rhythms, and rooted living. Together we pause—Selah—to reflect on 1 Timothy 4:6–7, where Paul reminds us that while physical training has value, training in godliness is valuable for all things.

Whether you’re lacing up your shoes for a run, journaling with coffee, or driving down the road, this episode invites you to step up to your own starting line and begin the journey of living a formed life.