Living Inside Out with John Peek

John Peek
  • 5.0 (1)
  • SELF-IMPROVEMENT
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Welcome to Living Inside Out with John Peek!

  1. FEB 14

    Alive And Ready: Faith Meets Training

    What if your best decisions could survive your worst moments? We explore how living truth becomes trained reflex, mapping Hebrews 4:12 to the realities of adrenaline, tunnel vision, and split‑second choices. I share why Spurgeon called scripture a “living voice,” then translate that idea into threat response “software” you install long before the test. The heart of the show is readiness over reaction—how daily drills turn belief into action when fear, anger, or chaos tries to take the wheel. We break down the armor of God as preloaded readiness, not poetry. The belt stabilizes your thinking, the breastplate guards your heart, the helmet shapes decisions, the shield absorbs impact, and the sword engages the threat. That same sequence drives our Defend Fit methodology: look and assess first, manage distance, use cover, move with purpose, and apply the right level of force. You’ll hear practical frameworks—stress inoculation that scales to your fitness, malfunction clearing under pressure, third‑party protection, and the “concepts of threes” for before‑during‑after, ranges, and use of force. We also tackle the psychology of performance: how auditory exclusion and narrowed vision hijack you, and how repetition, memory, and simple rules keep you dependable. On the spiritual side, we make the case that scripture you rehearse becomes reflex. Prayer practiced is better than prayer improvised. Convictions settled ahead of time beat last‑minute bargaining. I share stories from the mat and the shoot house, plus a moment where memorized verses steadied me in an MRI tube—proof that what you plant in quiet grows when pressure mounts. If you’re seeking confidence that won’t collapse, this is your blueprint: precision over bravado, timing over speed, humility over hype, and a daily stack of habits that make you trustworthy when it counts. Listen, share, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If the message helped you, leave a review and tell us: what single habit will you install this week to strengthen your readiness?

    45 min

  2. FEB 7

    Do What You Don’t Want To Do

    Tired of waiting for motivation to show up? We dig into a practical path for real transformation by putting prayer and identity at the front of the line and building daily habits that carry you when feelings don’t. Starting with the seven M’s—ministry, relationships, mentoring, media, martial arts and muscle, and money—we unpack how a little focused work in each category creates a life that holds steady under pressure. You’ll hear why prayer is a first move that aligns desire before decisions, and how self‑defense and functional fitness can be acts of stewardship rather than fear. Repetition and fundamentals beat panic every time, whether you’re drilling a jab, building a budget, or anchoring a morning routine. Our guest, youth mentor Daniel Cisneros, shares hard‑earned insights on why people do what they know they shouldn’t, how identity shapes behavior, and what parents can do that actually works: model discipline, expect imperfection, and guide kids toward forgiveness and growth instead of preaching at them. We also break down a minimalist approach to nutrition that cuts through the noise: five numbers—protein, carbohydrates, fat, total calories, and water. Set protein first to protect lean mass and steady your mood. Control calories to direct weight change. Let carbs and fats self‑regulate so you can stay consistent without obsessing. And don’t overlook hydration, the quiet lever for strength, focus, and recovery. Pair that with better sleep and you stabilize energy, sharpen thinking, and make better choices across every domain. If you’re ready to live prepared—spiritually, mentally, and physically—this conversation gives you a clear blueprint. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs momentum, and leave a review to tell us which habit you’ll start today.

    43 min

  3. FEB 3

    Do The Hard Thing Now

    Feeling ready is overrated; acting ready changes everything. Today we take on the gap between what we say we want and what we actually do, and we get honest about why comfort keeps winning. With Pastor Daniel Cisneros, we unpack how youth and adults alike drift toward shortcuts, then wonder why consistency collapses when life gets hard. We trade the myth of motivation for a durable plan built on faith, structure, and high-quality reps—on the mat and in daily life. We walk through a practical set of principles you can use immediately. First, honor the gifts and opportunities already in your hands and remember the people who invested in you. Gratitude fuels follow-through. Then, protect your priorities with a schedule that leaves less room for drift. When resistance hits, use the three-second rule—count three, two, one, move—to beat hesitation before your brain negotiates you out of action. Over time, results teach your feelings to follow obedience. You don’t fall in love with discipline; you fall in love with the peace, confidence, and freedom that come after it. We also connect these ideas to real-world training at DefendFit, where functional fitness meets practical self-defense. You’ll hear how we use clear systems—before, during, and after an encounter—to build competence without ego or avoidable injury. Training as both “good guy” and “good bad guy” teaches control, trust, and stress management that transfer to work, family, and faith. Finally, we revisit the Seven M’s—ministry, marriage, mentoring, media, martial arts, muscle, and money—as a lifelong curriculum for living from conviction, not convenience. The goal isn’t burnout; it’s ownership and joy. Ready to act before you feel like it? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, share this with a friend who needs a push, and leave a review to help more people live inside out.

    45 min

  4. FEB 2

    Order Starts Within; Leadership Follows

    What if the downfall of a nation begins with the quiet erosion of conscience? We trace a straight line from inner compromise to outer chaos, mapping how selective law, soft-on-crime policies, and geopolitical flashpoints emerge when truth gets traded for convenience. From unrest on American streets to criminal governance in Venezuela and brutal crackdowns in Iran, we unpack the pattern—and then flip the lens back to you. Our conversation blends principled analysis with practical action. We clarify the boundary between lawful protest and criminal obstruction, outline a justice approach that pairs civil liberties with consequences, and explore why stabilizing failed regimes requires dismantling criminal networks, reforming institutions, and working with regional partners. Along the way, we weave in faith-forward leadership and the “7Ms” framework—ministry, marriage, mentoring, media, martial art, muscle, and money—so personal integrity and national strength reinforce each other rather than drift apart. Then we get tactical. Inspired by Jonathan T. Gilliam’s Sheep No More, we walk through awareness as the first layer of protection: reading environments, spotting pre-incident indicators, and overcoming normalcy bias. Strategy sets goals; tactics execute under pressure. Avoidance beats force, de-escalation is strength, and you fall to your level of training. Hear how trauma-aware, community-centered instruction builds calm confidence without macho noise, and why investing your time, treasure, and talent into readiness pays dividends at home, at work, and on the street. If you value rule of law, human dignity, and a resilient family, this is your roadmap from conviction to competence. Subscribe for more conversations that turn vigilance into habit, share with a friend who needs a nudge toward preparedness, and leave a review to help others find the show.

    51 min

  5. JAN 23

    Inner Strength, Real Defense, True Identity

    Start with the inside, or the outside will eventually tell on you. We take a candid look at spiritual identity and how it shows up when life gets loud—on the street, in a sanctuary, or in a parking lot where hesitation can cost you. John lays out a simple framework from Scripture—pure heart, good conscience, sincere faith—and shows how that inner clarity becomes calm, deliberate action under stress. Karen’s story anchors the first half: a retired student who thought she needed six weeks and found a new way to live. After witnessing a tense confrontation, she chose training over fear. Through dry fire, malfunction clearing, timing drills, and Krav Maga fundamentals, she learned to manage distance, use cover, and make decisions fast. The breakthrough wasn’t brute force; it was timing, options, and post-engagement steps that keep you legally and morally squared away. Then David joins us with a raw account of calling, correction, and growth. He arrived at Bible school with plans of his own; the Holy Spirit met him with deeper work. That inner reset led to obedience, discipline, and the kind of steady presence you want on a church security team. We talk repetitions that matter, slow practice that sticks, and scenario drills that run from hands-on control to firearm engagement to securing the scene with clear communication. Along the way, we connect the 7M framework—ministry, marriage, mentoring, media, martial arts, muscle, and money—to daily rhythms that build moral clarity and real readiness. If you want faith that changes how you move through the world—and skills that hold up when it counts—this conversation is your map. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a nudge to start training, and leave a review to tell us what you’ll practice this week.

    53 min

  6. JAN 23

    From Genesis To Grit: Identity Before Impact

    Start with who you are, not what you want. We go back to Genesis to reset the order—be, do, have—and show how identity shapes every choice, from family and finances to media and martial arts. When identity is settled, work becomes stewardship, dominion becomes care, and influence arrives without compromise. That thread runs through our Seven M’s—ministry, marriage, mentoring, media, martial arts, muscle, and money—so listeners can build a life that holds under pressure. We bring these ideas to the ground with DefendFit’s approach to training the thinker to shoot and the shooter to think. You’ll hear how dry-fire safety, stress inoculation, and scenario-based drills create calm in chaos: startle responses that become assessment, purposeful draws, footwork that avoids slips, use of cover, and fast fixes for malfunctions. We unpack jam one, two, and three, post-engagement checks, and why moving with intention matters more than range selfies. It’s practical, civilian-ready, and designed to protect life, not dominate it. We also talk relationships and leadership with Gen Z voices building a Turning Point USA chapter. Hype fades; personal invitations and integrity remain. We map drainers, maintainers, and gainers, and we lean into conflict ownership as the test of real friendship. Along the way, an Israel trip and Caliber Three training put Scripture in 3D and sharpen what service looks like in public spaces. The throughline is simple, smart practice: keep it simple, smart—not too simple—whether you’re managing emotions, media, or malfunctions. If this spoke to you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more people can find purpose-first training. Ready to go deeper? Visit Israeliselfdefense.net or call 713-252-5836 and start building identity-driven strength today.

    52 min

  7. JAN 9

    Living Inside Out - Episode 1

    Welcome to the first episode of Living Inside Out!

    51 min
See All (8)

About

Welcome to Living Inside Out with John Peek!

Information