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

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 meaningful * The value of boredom, creativity, and unstructured play * How imagination helps children engage more deeply with Scripture * Creating family rhythms instead of rigid schedules * Caroline's current summer morning routine * The role gratitude journaling has played in processing grief and recognizing God's faithfulness * How prayer walks have become one of the most grounding parts of her day * Non-negotiable habits for the Foster kids during the summer * Why flexibility often serves families better than perfection * Learning to ask what rhythms help your family flourish in this season Books Mentioned * One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp * Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margin of Motherhood by Ashlee Gadd * The Life-Giving Home by Sally Clarkson We hope this is encouraging for you and your family as summer gets into full swing!! CONNECT WITH US @FITFORHISGLORY OR WWW.FITFORHISGLORY.CO

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 faithfulness * What biblical lament actually is * Why grief and faith can coexist * How Jesus modeled grief and sorrow * The freedom of bringing honest emotions to God * Why you don't have to "clean yourself up" before coming to Him * The importance of verbalizing grief through journaling, prayer, or conversation * How grief impacts the body physically, emotionally, and spiritually * Why your capacity changes but your calling does not * Practical ways to care for your body during hard seasons * Viewing movement, hydration, and nourishment as gifts instead of obligations * How to stop comparing your season to someone else's * The role of walking and movement in processing grief * Why 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.

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 something * How fear, shame, and diet culture keep us stuck in unhealthy cycles * Why "creating a new normal" is more effective than constantly starting another diet * The difference between your capacity and your calling * How to steward your health faithfully through different seasons of life * The power of small, consistent habits * Why all-or-nothing thinking always leads to burnout * How to create a simple "rule of life" that aligns your daily habits with your deepest values * Practical ways to make healthy living sustainable and enjoyable * Why no action is too small when it comes to honoring God with your body Your 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 Comer * Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley * The Body Teaches the Soul by Justin Whitmel Earley To find more info on The Fit for His Glory 75 Challenge, click here. We start our LAST ROUND JUNE 1! [https://www.fitforhisglory.co/offers/wHySxUCE/checkout]

069: Dust to Dust: A Conversation on Aging with Jen Wilkin

In this deeply honest and thought-provoking conversation, Courtney and Caroline sit down with author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin to talk about something every woman experiences but few conversations address biblically: aging. Together, they unpack the lies our culture tells women about beauty, youth, worth, and usefulness while exploring what Scripture says about growing older, stewarding our bodies, and living with eternity in mind. Jen shares wisdom from her new book Dust to Dust: Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World, discussing everything from biohacking culture and fear of death to gray hair, caregiving, body image, and the beauty of inward transformation. This conversation is honest, hopeful, compassionate, and full of truth for women in every season of life. We pray it is encouraging and helpful to you! Resources Mentioned: * Dust to Dust by Jen Wilkin. Pre-order on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Aging-Wisely-Anti-Aging-World/dp/B0GL4W27PX/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=186429968076&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CWF4TaiHQkFG5IzTeiFNc60cF_Q3iWz5YY5vqoAPqzLWBJuBElCZNQtHBTVTD_MnBv_PakkhPCoiuq730IjJZchoBvFl2RXEtl6IMh_RdS3bJ5qSJolWGjd71vwfL99-stS6h3WQvY5gqiKgXLqE0rl-f8mH4HB1jnDF808GM4CE8Nunj6zhttVMJLs5034r-lLGqgqzDvGMwBeI0jssZVUQFW7-E5YBDJKPzzb5G4I.Xr4-PmoHtiNmSDdQ1F59z2JaxY3U23ncL0hTF_gppg4&dib_tag=se&hvadid=793212326536&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9016355&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=11134579259594360490--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11134579259594360490&hvtargid=kwd-2476375077776&hydadcr=2930_13892014_2445915&keywords=dust+to+dust+book+jen+wilkin&mcid=2d4e1522ffed3bbabcabc214949cb634&qid=1779395010&sr=8-1] and purchase on July 21 wherever books are sold. * Being Mortal by Atul Gawande Connect with Jen at www.jenwilkin.net [https://www.jenwilkin.net/] Connect with us at www.fitforhisglory.co or @fitforhisglory on Instagram.

068: What are You Running Towards?

Are you doing fitness from fear… or from freedom? In this honest and encouraging episode, Courtney shares how so many women spend their lives running from shame, insecurity, weight gain, and pressure from diet culture instead of running toward the life God has called them to live. This episode is all about: * surrendering your fitness journey to God * letting go of perfectionism * stopping all-or-nothing thinking * pursuing health from peace instead of pressure * discovering what you’re truly running toward If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to “fix” yourself, this conversation will remind you that your worth was never found in your body or your performance. You are not called to hustle for approval. You are called to steward your body for the glory of God and the good of others. INFO ON THE FIT FOR HIS GLORY 75 CHALLENGE [https://www.fitforhisglory.co/offers/wHySxUCE/checkout?el=podcast] INFO ON FIT FOR HIS GLORY 1:1 COACHING INTENSIVE [https://www.fitforhisglory.co/offers/GfecXqky/checkout?el=podcast] (Next round May 18th spots now open but limited) ✨ Connect with us on Instagram @fitforhisglory ✨ Got questions? Send them to questions@fitforhisglory.co