This Side of 50: Not Your Grandparents Podcast

Milton K. Smith
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This Side of 50: “Not Your Grandparents Podcast” is where men of all ages come to gain clarity, confidence, and direction. Hosted by a man who's living, learning, and leveling up past 50, this podcast delivers wisdom-driven insights for men, from a seasoned voice over 50.

  1. 12/05/2025

    S3E9 Lesson Learned from CrossFit - Address the Knots

    In “Lessons Learned from CrossFit,” Dr. Milton K. Smith draws spiritual and personal growth principles from the discipline of physical training. CrossFit becomes a metaphor for life, faith, and perseverance. The chapter emphasizes that growth—spiritual, emotional, or physical—requires commitment, courage, consistency, and flexibility. Smith uses relatable examples from his own fitness journey to reveal timeless truths about conquering fear, embracing discomfort, and focusing on personal progress rather than comparison. Each “lesson” in this chapter mirrors a training principle that also applies to the Christian walk: facing fears, enduring pain, addressing internal “knots,” and learning to stretch beyond one’s comfort zone. The CrossFit box becomes symbolic of challenges we all face in life—the box we must eventually “jump on” to grow stronger. The message is clear: transformation is possible when we commit, confront, and continue, even when results seem slow or painful.

    16 min

  2. 11/28/2025

    S3E8 Lesson Learned from CrossFit - Pain or Progress?

    In “Lessons Learned from CrossFit,” Dr. Milton K. Smith draws spiritual and personal growth principles from the discipline of physical training. CrossFit becomes a metaphor for life, faith, and perseverance. The chapter emphasizes that growth—spiritual, emotional, or physical—requires commitment, courage, consistency, and flexibility. Smith uses relatable examples from his own fitness journey to reveal timeless truths about conquering fear, embracing discomfort, and focusing on personal progress rather than comparison. Each “lesson” in this chapter mirrors a training principle that also applies to the Christian walk: facing fears, enduring pain, addressing internal “knots,” and learning to stretch beyond one’s comfort zone. The CrossFit box becomes symbolic of challenges we all face in life—the box we must eventually “jump on” to grow stronger. The message is clear: transformation is possible when we commit, confront, and continue, even when results seem slow or painful.

    16 min

  3. 11/21/2025

    S3E7 Lesson Learned from CrossFit - Broaden Your Knowledge Base

    In “Lessons Learned from CrossFit,” Dr. Milton K. Smith draws spiritual and personal growth principles from the discipline of physical training. CrossFit becomes a metaphor for life, faith, and perseverance. The chapter emphasizes that growth—spiritual, emotional, or physical—requires commitment, courage, consistency, and flexibility. Smith uses relatable examples from his own fitness journey to reveal timeless truths about conquering fear, embracing discomfort, and focusing on personal progress rather than comparison. Each “lesson” in this chapter mirrors a training principle that also applies to the Christian walk: facing fears, enduring pain, addressing internal “knots,” and learning to stretch beyond one’s comfort zone. The CrossFit box becomes symbolic of challenges we all face in life—the box we must eventually “jump on” to grow stronger. The message is clear: transformation is possible when we commit, confront, and continue, even when results seem slow or painful.

    16 min

  4. 11/14/2025

    S3E6 Lesson Learned from CrossFit - Your Only Competition is You

    In “Lessons Learned from CrossFit,” Dr. Milton K. Smith draws spiritual and personal growth principles from the discipline of physical training. CrossFit becomes a metaphor for life, faith, and perseverance. The chapter emphasizes that growth—spiritual, emotional, or physical—requires commitment, courage, consistency, and flexibility. Smith uses relatable examples from his own fitness journey to reveal timeless truths about conquering fear, embracing discomfort, and focusing on personal progress rather than comparison. Each “lesson” in this chapter mirrors a training principle that also applies to the Christian walk: facing fears, enduring pain, addressing internal “knots,” and learning to stretch beyond one’s comfort zone. The CrossFit box becomes symbolic of challenges we all face in life—the box we must eventually “jump on” to grow stronger. The message is clear: transformation is possible when we commit, confront, and continue, even when results seem slow or painful.

    16 min

  5. 11/07/2025

    S3E5 Lesson Learned from CrossFit - Jump on the Box

    In “Lessons Learned from CrossFit,” Dr. Milton K. Smith draws spiritual and personal growth principles from the discipline of physical training. CrossFit becomes a metaphor for life, faith, and perseverance. The chapter emphasizes that growth—spiritual, emotional, or physical—requires commitment, courage, consistency, and flexibility. Smith uses relatable examples from his own fitness journey to reveal timeless truths about conquering fear, embracing discomfort, and focusing on personal progress rather than comparison. Each “lesson” in this chapter mirrors a training principle that also applies to the Christian walk: facing fears, enduring pain, addressing internal “knots,” and learning to stretch beyond one’s comfort zone. The CrossFit box becomes symbolic of challenges we all face in life—the box we must eventually “jump on” to grow stronger. The message is clear: transformation is possible when we commit, confront, and continue, even when results seem slow or painful.

    16 min

  6. 10/31/2025

    S3E4 Lesson Learned from CrossFit - Change Takes Time

    In “Lessons Learned from CrossFit,” Dr. Milton K. Smith draws spiritual and personal growth principles from the discipline of physical training. CrossFit becomes a metaphor for life, faith, and perseverance. The chapter emphasizes that growth—spiritual, emotional, or physical—requires commitment, courage, consistency, and flexibility. Smith uses relatable examples from his own fitness journey to reveal timeless truths about conquering fear, embracing discomfort, and focusing on personal progress rather than comparison. Each “lesson” in this chapter mirrors a training principle that also applies to the Christian walk: facing fears, enduring pain, addressing internal “knots,” and learning to stretch beyond one’s comfort zone. The CrossFit box becomes symbolic of challenges we all face in life—the box we must eventually “jump on” to grow stronger. The message is clear: transformation is possible when we commit, confront, and continue, even when results seem slow or painful.

    17 min

  7. 10/24/2025

    S3E3 Lesson Learned from CrossFit - Flexibility Expands Capacity

    In “Lessons Learned from CrossFit,” Dr. Milton K. Smith draws spiritual and personal growth principles from the discipline of physical training. CrossFit becomes a metaphor for life, faith, and perseverance. The chapter emphasizes that growth—spiritual, emotional, or physical—requires commitment, courage, consistency, and flexibility. Smith uses relatable examples from his own fitness journey to reveal timeless truths about conquering fear, embracing discomfort, and focusing on personal progress rather than comparison. Each “lesson” in this chapter mirrors a training principle that also applies to the Christian walk: facing fears, enduring pain, addressing internal “knots,” and learning to stretch beyond one’s comfort zone. The CrossFit box becomes symbolic of challenges we all face in life—the box we must eventually “jump on” to grow stronger. The message is clear: transformation is possible when we commit, confront, and continue, even when results seem slow or painful.

    18 min

  8. 10/17/2025

    S3E2 Lessons Learned from CrossFit - Conquer Fear Early

    In “Lessons Learned from CrossFit,” Dr. Milton K. Smith draws spiritual and personal growth principles from the discipline of physical training. CrossFit becomes a metaphor for life, faith, and perseverance. The chapter emphasizes that growth—spiritual, emotional, or physical—requires commitment, courage, consistency, and flexibility. Smith uses relatable examples from his own fitness journey to reveal timeless truths about conquering fear, embracing discomfort, and focusing on personal progress rather than comparison. Each “lesson” in this chapter mirrors a training principle that also applies to the Christian walk: facing fears, enduring pain, addressing internal “knots,” and learning to stretch beyond one’s comfort zone. The CrossFit box becomes symbolic of challenges we all face in life—the box we must eventually “jump on” to grow stronger. The message is clear: transformation is possible when we commit, confront, and continue, even when results seem slow or painful.

    17 min
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This Side of 50: “Not Your Grandparents Podcast” is where men of all ages come to gain clarity, confidence, and direction. Hosted by a man who's living, learning, and leveling up past 50, this podcast delivers wisdom-driven insights for men, from a seasoned voice over 50.

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