# Faith, Fitness, and Fatherhood (A Dad's Guide to Winning at Life)

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Podcast: [Stronger Weekly](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stronger-weekly-6715416)
Published: 2026-03-04T12:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Most dads are trying to figure out how to stay fit while juggling work, kids, and everything else. But here’s the problem: They’re either chasing programs designed for 22-year-olds with unlimited time, or they’re settling for watered-down “quick workout” BS that doesn’t actually work. And even when they find something that fits their schedule, they’re still dealing with the bigger question: How do you balance fitness with being a present husband, a good father, and growing in your faith? In this episode, I sit down with Ben Barker—coach, fitness content creator, husband, and father—to break down what actually works for busy dads who want to build strength, stay healthy, and show up for their families. Here’s what we cover: Ben’s 3-day full-body training split for busy dads: strength day, hypertrophy day, and athletic day Why full-body workouts make the most sense for fathers with limited time How to program cardio without sacrificing strength Nutrition for busy parents: Ben’s simple approach—hit your protein target first, then split the rest between fats and carbs The two biggest struggles Ben’s coaching clients face Why community matters more than you think The phone addiction problem: and how he fixed it Why Ben decided to start posting about his faith on social media, even if it meant losing followers BONUS: This Week’s Health & Fitness News This episode also includes our weekly health and fitness news segment covering: • Doomscrolling is wrecking your sleep—38% of adults say late-night news makes sleep worse • Junk food in childhood rewires your brain • What is glyphosate, and why is it suddenly in the news? • Exercise after cancer diagnosis linked to longer survival • The 5 a.m. myth—why waking early won’t make you successful Want to skip straight to the Ben B…

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