Fit for His Glory

Courtney Foster

Welcome to the Fit for His Glory podcast where we give you spiritual insight and practical tools to use in your health and fitness journey as you pursue fitness for His glory. We hope that you'll learn, grow, and laugh with us and we are grateful that you're here!

  1. Jun 12

    072: Summer Rhythms, Slow Mornings, and Letting Go of Perfection with Caroline

    Have you ever wondered how other moms actually structure their summers? In this episode, Caroline shares a behind-the-scenes look at what summer currently looks like in the Foster household. One that embraces slow mornings, flexible rhythms, time with Jesus, movement, family connection, and giving kids space to simply be kids. You'll hear how she structures her mornings, what their family prioritizes during the summer months, why boredom isn't something to fear, and how she's learning to create a life-giving summer without filling every moment with activities. In this episode Caroline shares: Why summer doesn't have to be packed with activities to be meaningfulThe value of boredom, creativity, and unstructured playHow imagination helps children engage more deeply with ScriptureCreating family rhythms instead of rigid schedulesCaroline's current summer morning routineThe role gratitude journaling has played in processing grief and recognizing God's faithfulnessHow prayer walks have become one of the most grounding parts of her dayNon-negotiable habits for the Foster kids during the summerWhy flexibility often serves families better than perfectionLearning to ask what rhythms help your family flourish in this seasonBooks Mentioned One Thousand Gifts by Ann VoskampCreate Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margin of Motherhood by Ashlee GaddThe Life-Giving Home by Sally ClarksonWe hope this is encouraging for you and your family as summer gets into full swing!! CONNECT WITH US @FITFORHISGLORY OR WWW.FITFORHISGLORY.CO

    19 min
  2. Jun 5

    071: Grief, Lament, and Caring for Your Body in Hard Seasons with Bethany Spencer

    What does it look like to steward your body well when you're walking through grief, loss, disappointment, or a season that feels impossible? In this powerful conversation, Courtney sits down with author, speaker, and grief coach Bethany Spencer to talk about the biblical practice of lament, how God meets us in our suffering, and why grief is not a barrier to intimacy with Him. Bethany shares her personal story of losing her husband to an aggressive cancer after just 11 months of illness while raising five young children. She opens up about what grief taught her about God's faithfulness, why honesty with God matters, and how caring for our bodies can become a gift instead of another burden during difficult seasons. Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, walking through a really hard season, facing disappointment, or supporting someone who is suffering, this conversation will encourage you to bring your whole heart to God and find freedom in His presence. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Bethany's story of loss, grief, and God's faithfulnessWhat biblical lament actually isWhy grief and faith can coexistHow Jesus modeled grief and sorrowThe freedom of bringing honest emotions to GodWhy you don't have to "clean yourself up" before coming to HimThe importance of verbalizing grief through journaling, prayer, or conversationHow grief impacts the body physically, emotionally, and spirituallyWhy your capacity changes but your calling does notPractical ways to care for your body during hard seasonsViewing movement, hydration, and nourishment as gifts instead of obligationsHow to stop comparing your season to someone else'sThe role of walking and movement in processing griefWhy your honesty doesn't scare God We know you all will be so blessed by Bethany and can't wait for you to listen! To connect with Bethany, follow her on Instagram @bethany.ann.spencer and find all of her links in her bio. To connect with us, follow us on social media @fitforhisglory or learn more at www.fitforhisglory.co.

    47 min
  3. May 29

    070: How to Run with Endurance in Fitness

    What does it look like to run with endurance in your health and fitness journey not just for a season, but for a lifetime? In this episode, we are sharing a recording of a live training from inside of the Fit for His Glory Challenges + Community, specifically the Fit for His Glory 75 Challenge. In this training, Courtney shares why so many women feel exhausted by fitness and how much of that exhaustion comes from chasing the world's version of health instead of God's. She challenges listeners to stop running from fear, shame, and the number on the scale and start running toward the life God has called them to live. If you've ever found yourself stuck in the cycle of being "on track" and "off track," starting over every Monday, or feeling discouraged because your current season doesn't allow you to do what you used to do, this conversation is for you. Courtney shares practical encouragement for building a sustainable approach to health that works with your season of life, not against it, while reminding us that our capacity may change, but our calling to steward our bodies for God's glory remains the same. WHAT YOU'LL HEAR: Why it's easier to run with endurance when you're running toward something instead of from somethingHow fear, shame, and diet culture keep us stuck in unhealthy cyclesWhy "creating a new normal" is more effective than constantly starting another dietThe difference between your capacity and your callingHow to steward your health faithfully through different seasons of lifeThe power of small, consistent habitsWhy all-or-nothing thinking always leads to burnoutHow to create a simple "rule of life" that aligns your daily habits with your deepest valuesPractical ways to make healthy living sustainable and enjoyableWhy no action is too small when it comes to honoring God with your bodyYour capacity will change through pregnancy, motherhood, aging, illness, and hard seasons. What faithfulness looks like may change, but the call to faithfulness remains the same. BOOKS MENTIONED: Practicing the Way by John Mark ComerHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel EarleyThe Body Teaches the Soul by Justin Whitmel EarleyTo find more info on The Fit for His Glory 75 Challenge, click here. We start our LAST ROUND JUNE 1!

    45 min
5
out of 5
36 Ratings

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Welcome to the Fit for His Glory podcast where we give you spiritual insight and practical tools to use in your health and fitness journey as you pursue fitness for His glory. We hope that you'll learn, grow, and laugh with us and we are grateful that you're here!

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