The NEW Fitness Blueprint for Christian Men

Fitness is not just about looking better. For Christian men, it is about stewardship, discipline, leadership, and learning to bring every part of your life under the lordship of Jesus.

In this episode of the Gaining Ground podcast, Landon sits down with Hunter Sprague from Monolith Movement to talk about why so many men neglect their physical health, what the Bible actually says about bodily training, and why taking care of your body is not vanity; it is discipleship.

They talk about dad bods, gluttony, discipline, weight loss, lifting, diet, steps, hormones, CrossFit, GLP-1s, TRT, and the deeper mindset shift Christian men need in 2026. This is not a shame-filled conversation. It is a wake-up call. If your body is out of order, it will eventually affect your energy, your leadership, your marriage, your parenting, your ministry, and your ability to carry the weight God has placed on your life.

You do not need to become obsessed with fitness. But you do need to stop pretending your body does not matter.

It is time to take ownership, build discipline, and start gaining ground physically.

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 - Why Christian Men Need a Fitness Wake-Up Call

01:30 - Fitness, Stewardship, and Following Jesus

07:17 - Hunter’s Story and the Start of Monolith Movement

11:23 - Why So Many Men Are Physically Unhealthy

19:33 - What the Bible Says About Bodily Training

26:36 - Why Your Body Is a Discipleship Issue

32:37 - Fitness, Discipline, and Avoiding Extremes

39:04 - How to Start Getting Healthy Today

44:12 - Simple Fitness Habits for Busy Men

54:20 - Diet, Calories, and Enjoying Food with Discipline

01:01:03 - CrossFit, 10,000 Steps, Creatine, GLP-1s, and TRT

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BEEN WAITING | Friendlierbear

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