Kingdom Strength Podcast

Kingdom Strength Podcast

The Kingdom Strength Podcast exists to build equipped fitness professionals, clinicians, and disciples of Christ in body, mind, and spirit. Hosted by Dr. Troy Briscoe, this weekly show blends biblical teaching, evidence-based training principles, and authentic conversations with coaches, athletes, clinicians, and believers who live out their faith in the real world. Each episode equips you with the tools to cultivate discipline, strengthen your walk with Christ, learn about health & fitness topics and pursue excellence in multiple avenues. Along the way, listeners can also expect clinical insights related to movement, injury prevention, and musculoskeletal health. Through Scripture, research reviews, testimonies, and expert insights, the Kingdom Strength Podcast helps you train with purpose, live with intention, and grow into the person God designed you to be. If you’re ready to integrate your faith and fitness, build resilience, and live a life of Kingdom impact, you’re in the right place.

  1. Aug 4

    What Endurance Sports Teach Us About Discipline, Recovery, and Resilience with Kelsey Walla

    Kelsey Walla, a triathlete, shares her journey from a skiing accident to becoming an amateur triathlete. She discusses her training, mindset, and the progression of her half Iron Man preparation. Her approach to training and the importance of progressive overload and cross-training are highlighted. Kelsey Walla shares her journey of training for a half Iron Man, her future race plans, the creation of Wild Coyote Club, and her experience with content creation and social media. She emphasizes the importance of trying new things, being present, and living life to the fullest. Check out blog post inspired by this conversation: read blog here Connect with Kelsey: Follow Kelsey on Instagram Check out Wild Coyote Club Takeaways Progressive overload and slow progression are key principles in training for endurance events.Cross-training and strength training play a crucial role in building robustness and preventing injury in endurance athletes. YOLO (You Only Live Once)Trying new things builds confidenceBeing present in the moment Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kelsey Walla03:06 The Skiing Accident and Injury06:07 Rehab and Recovery11:04 Mindset and Motivation21:51 Training for the Half Iron Man30:58 Training Principles and Progression35:39 Training for a Half Iron Man and Future Plans57:41 Creation of Wild Coyote Club and Community Building01:00:15 Journey of Content Creation and Social Media

  2. Jul 21

    Lessons from the Court: Building Resilience Through Training and Competition with Krystyan Lazarin

    The conversation begins with an introduction to Christian Lazarin, a sponsored tennis and pickleball athlete, and his journey in racket sports. It then delves into his discovery of tennis, overcoming obstacles, and the mental game of tennis. Finally, it explores the importance of representing a brand and being a good ambassador. The conversation covers topics related to brand ambassadorship, recovery and mobility, and training and recovery metrics. Krystyan shares insights about his relationship with Yonix, the benefits of stretch zone for recovery, and the importance of training and recovery metrics in optimizing performance. The conversation delves into the comprehensive approach to wellness, emphasizing the importance of consistency and self-improvement. It covers topics such as sleep, nutrition, lifestyle, and social connection, providing valuable insights into maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Takeaways Passion for TennisOvercoming Adversity Brand ambassadorshipRecovery and mobilityTraining and recovery metrics Consistency is keyFocus on self-improvement Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Racket Sports02:32 Discovering Tennis and Overcoming Obstacles10:36 The Mental Game and Representing a Brand22:05 Brand Ambassadorship and Relationship with Yonix28:02 Stretch Zone and Recovery39:02 Training, Recovery, and Metrics49:33 Comprehensive Wellness50:03 Sleep and Nutrition01:08:24 Lifestyle and Social Connection Read blog here

  3. Jun 9

    From Sensitivity to Capacity: Bridging the Gap Between Rehabilitation and Performance

    The podcast episode focuses on a clinical case study and the principles of patient care, assessment, and treatment planning. It emphasizes the importance of understanding individual patient mechanisms and the need for a functional diagnosis. The episode also discusses the concept of sensitivity to capacity and the integration of different techniques in patient cases. The conversation covers the application of directional preference and neurodynamics in a clinical setting, focusing on assessment, intervention, and progression of treatment for a patient. The goal is to restore capacity and prepare the patient for a return to sport. Takeaways Patient care requires an understanding of individual patient mechanisms.A functional diagnosis is essential for treatment planning. Directional preference and neurodynamics are key concepts in clinical assessment and treatment.Progressive loading and capacity restoration are essential for preparing patients for a return to sport. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kingdom Strength Podcast10:47 Understanding Patient Mechanisms and Assessment22:46 Assessment Findings and Functional Diagnosis32:54 Treatment Planning and Loading Strategies39:19 Mechanisms of Repetitive In-Range Loading50:34 Neurodynamics and Early Management Strategies55:49 Progressions and Layering of Treatment Strategies01:04:18 Return to Sport and Collaborative Care Click here to follow along with the presentation slides Click here to read the Kingdom Strength Blog

  4. May 12

    Tendinopathy, Load, and the Path Back to Performance

    The conversation delves into the complexities of tendinopathy, emphasizing the importance of understanding it as a load tolerance problem. It explores the continuum of tendinopathy, the role of mechanical loading in tendon response, and the need to restore capacity rather than just calm symptoms. This episode is designed for clinicians, coaches, students, and active individuals who want a deeper understanding of tendon rehabilitation from both a physiological and performance perspective. References Burton, I., & McCormack, R. (2022). Blood flow restriction training for tendinopathy rehabilitation: A potential alternative to traditional heavy-load resistance training. Journal of Sports Rehabilitation, 31(5), 611–620. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2021-0204 Cook, J. L., & Purdam, C. R. (2009). Is tendon pathology a continuum? A pathology model to explain the clinical presentation of load-induced tendinopathy. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 43(6), 409–416. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2008.051193 Docking, S. I., & Cook, J. (2019). Tendinopathy: Is imaging telling us the entire story? Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 49(11), 842–852. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2019.0610 Kjær, M., Langberg, H., Heinemeier, K., Bayer, M. L., Hansen, M., Holm, L., Doessing, S., & Magnusson, S. P. (2009). From mechanical loading to collagen synthesis, structural changes and function in human tendon. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 19(4), 500–510. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2009.00986.x Rio, E., Kidgell, D., Moseley, G. L., Gaida, J., Docking, S., Purdam, C., & Cook, J. (2015). Tendon neuroplastic training: Changing the way we think about tendon rehabilitation. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50(4), 209–215. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2015-095215 Rio, E., Kidgell, D., Purdam, C., Gaida, J., Moseley, G. L., Pearce, A. J., & Cook, J. (2015). Isometric exercise induces analgesia and reduces inhibition in patellar tendinopathy. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 49(19), 1277–1283. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2014-094386 Silbernagel, K. G., Thomeé, R., Eriksson, B. I., & Karlsson, J. (2007). Full symptomatic recovery does not ensure full recovery of muscle-tendon function in patients with Achilles tendinopathy. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 41(4), 276–280.https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2006.033464 Click here for the slide deck

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The Kingdom Strength Podcast exists to build equipped fitness professionals, clinicians, and disciples of Christ in body, mind, and spirit. Hosted by Dr. Troy Briscoe, this weekly show blends biblical teaching, evidence-based training principles, and authentic conversations with coaches, athletes, clinicians, and believers who live out their faith in the real world. Each episode equips you with the tools to cultivate discipline, strengthen your walk with Christ, learn about health & fitness topics and pursue excellence in multiple avenues. Along the way, listeners can also expect clinical insights related to movement, injury prevention, and musculoskeletal health. Through Scripture, research reviews, testimonies, and expert insights, the Kingdom Strength Podcast helps you train with purpose, live with intention, and grow into the person God designed you to be. If you’re ready to integrate your faith and fitness, build resilience, and live a life of Kingdom impact, you’re in the right place.