Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be

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Welcome to Faith-Fueled, a weekly newsletter to help deepen your faith, enhance your health, and guide you in pursuing a purpose-filled life.

🙏 Opening Prayer

Father, thank You for creating us with purpose.
Give us the courage to stand firm, the humility to grow,
and the strength to lead with love and conviction.
Teach us what it truly means to be men after Your heart. Amen.

📖 Verse of the Week

👋 Note from Me / Today’s Snapshot

This verse has been heavy on my heart lately.
“Act like men.”

In a world that mocks masculinity, that verse feels almost rebellious.
We’re told to tone it down, to be “less intense,” to be softer, quieter, more agreeable.
But God’s Word calls us to stand firm—not shrink back.

I’ll be honest—marriage has exposed a lot of the areas where I fall short.
There have been plenty of moments where I’ve realized how far I still have to go as a husband, as a leader, as a man. And yet, God’s been using it all to shape me—to sand off the rough edges, to show me what strength really looks like.

The truth?
Taking care of my body comes easy.
Getting in the gym, eating right, pushing my limits—that’s second nature.
But what challenges me most isn’t the physical grind… it’s the spiritual one.
Spending hours in the Word. Listening to sermons.
Sitting across from godly men and talking about what it means to truly be a man of God.

That’s where the real battle is.

🙌 FAITH

Biblical masculinity has become controversial—almost a dirty word in our culture.
But the Bible doesn’t apologize for it.

God created men to be strong, courageous, and self-sacrificing.
That doesn’t mean domineering or prideful—it means responsible, protective, and anchored in truth.

It’s wild how culture swings.
The same world that mocks men for being “too masculine” will also criticize men for being passive, unmotivated, or weak.
No wonder so many guys are confused.

But God’s design has never changed.
He made men and women different—on purpose.
Scripture even says women are the “weaker vessel” (1 Peter 3:7). That’s not an insult. It’s design. We’re called to honor that difference—to use our strength to serve, protect, and lead, not to dominate.

The men I look up to aren’t the loudest, flashiest, or strongest.
They’re the ones who bend the knee before the King of Kings,
who admit their need for Him,
who lead their families through prayer and humility.

That’s the kind of strength I’m chasing.

Let’s be real: most guys think the key to losing body fat is doing endless cardio.

I’ve got a client—he’s 37, been uncomfortable in his body for years. For most of his adult life, he’s done almost exclusively endurance work—running, biking, long cardio sessions—thinking that was the best way to finally burn off the extra weight.

Here’s the truth: cardio does help burn fat… at first.
But over time, your body starts adapting—it gets better at cardio, not at burning fat. You burn fewer calories doing the same thing because your body is designed to optimize for survival.

That’s why strength training changes the game.
When you build muscle, your metabolism speeds up. You’re burning calories not just during your workout, but for 48–72 hours afterward.

We shifted his training to focus on lifting—compound movements, progressive overload, and intentional recovery. Within weeks, he started noticing changes: more energy, tighter clothes, body fat melting off, and a level of confidence he hadn’t felt in years.

When you have a plan that takes the guesswork out of it, everything becomes easier.
You stop spinning your wheels, you start seeing progress, and you finally realize that your body isn’t the problem—your plan was.

Fitness is stewardship.
Your body is a vessel for your calling.
Train it like you mean it—not for vanity, but for victory.

I’ve helped hundreds of men and women do exactly that through my Faith-Fueled Formula—a system that integrates faith and fitness so you can build a body that serves your purpose.

If you’re ready to stop drifting, stop dieting without direction, and start building strength that lasts, there’s never been a better time than right now.
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I was on a check-in call this week with two new clients—both busy entrepreneurs who’ve been grinding for years trying to drop body fat but can’t seem to break through.

I asked them how they’d been feeling after their workouts lately.
They both said, “Honestly? Sluggish and drained.”

So I asked what they were eating before training.
They said, “Nothing. We thought training fasted puts your body into ketosis and helps you burn more fat.”

I’ll keep it real with you guys—that’s not how it works.

Yes, fasted workouts sound like a fat-burning hack, but it doesn’t matter unless you’re in a caloric deficit at the end of the day. That’s the simple truth.

I’ve tried fasted training myself. If it’s a light day, I can make it work.
But if I want to perform my best—move heavy, stay sharp, and actually enjoy the session—I’ve got to fuel right.

When you fuel for performance, your body responds.
You train harder, recover faster, and look better because your body has what it needs to do its job.

Keep it simple: grab something light 30–60 minutes before you train.
Rice cakes, a banana with honey, a few dates, or a small bowl of oatmeal—that’s all it takes.

You don’t need to overthink it.
Fuel your body the same way you approach your goals—with intention.

💬 RELATIONSHIPS

Mary Jane and I just celebrated two months of marriage, and I can honestly say—it’s the biggest blessing in the world.

I won’t say it’s easy.
But I will say life is so much better lived this way.

Marriage has already taught me more about humility, leadership, and selflessness than any book or sermon ever could. It’s shown me how easy it is to claim leadership… and how hard it is to actually live it out.

Just this past week, we sat down for a few hours to create our first budget together.
It wasn’t glamorous—it took patience and honesty, especially since our income looks a little different each month. But the first thing we did was decide what percentage we wanted to give back to God.

Because at the end of the day, it’s His money, not ours.
And if He’s trusted us with it, we want to be faithful stewards of it.

After that, we came up with a rough plan—something we’ll review at the end of each month to see where we can adjust and grow.

And here’s the thing: it doesn’t have to feel like a chore.
Go sit at a new coffee shop or grab lunch somewhere new. Make it something you look forward to.

Marriage is full of those small sacred moments—where the practical and the spiritual meet. Building strong financial habits now isn’t just about responsibility—it’s about obedience and trust.

Don’t wait until you “make it big” to pour back into the Kingdom.
Start where you are.

I’m reminded of the parable of the widow who gave all she had (Mark 12:41–44).
It wasn’t about the amount—it was about the heart behind it.

That kind of faith—that willingness to give even when it feels small—is powerful

🧠 PERSONAL GROWTH

Lately, I’ve been reading The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul while also working my way through the book of Romans—and man, it’s been powerful.

I think sometimes we forget how important it is to really understand who God is—His holiness, His nature, His standard.
We talk about following Jesus, but to truly follow Him, we’ve got to grasp the weight of His glory and the depth of His grace.

Sproul’s book has been stretching me. It’s helped me see how lightly I can take sin at times, and how far my understanding of God’s holiness still has to go. When you start to realize the majesty and purity of God, it changes how you live. It changes how you pray. It changes how you lead.

And Romans has been right there reinforcing it—verse after verse reminding me that grace isn’t cheap. It’s undeserved favor that cost Jesus everything.

Diving into both of these—Sproul’s teaching and Paul’s words—has grown my confidence when it comes to sharing my faith.
Not because I have all the answers, but because I’m learning to speak from reverence rather than just knowledge.

If you’ve never read The Holiness of God, I can’t recommend it enough.
It’s not a casual read—it’s one that stops you in your tracks and reminds you just how incredible it is that a God so holy would invite us into relationship with Him.

Growth doesn’t always come from adding new habits or chasing bigger goals.
Sometimes, it comes from slowing down long enough to see God for who He really is.

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