{"podcast":{"title":"Stronger Weekly","slug":"stronger-weekly-6715416","podcast_index_feed_id":6715416,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/edf4bad0/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.strongerweekly.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/39822388/39822388-1766065649344-1519f705558a1.jpg","author":"Altum Fitness","episode_count":111,"summary":"The health and fitness show for real, everyday people. Each week, we break down the health and fitness headlines that matter and translate them into clear, practical action. You’ll also hear conversations with trusted experts in strength training, longevity, mental health, nutrition, stress management, and parenting. Hosted by Jesse Carrajat — USMC veteran, fitness coach, healthcare executive, and father of three. Give us 45 minutes a week, and we’ll help you train smarter, eat better, manage stress, and build a stronger body and mind for the long haul. Let’s grow stronger, week by week.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-25T00:18:04.087292+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stronger-weekly-6715416"},"episode":{"title":"Faith, Fitness, and Fatherhood (A Dad's Guide to Winning at Life)","slug":"faith-fitness-and-fatherhood-a-dad-s-guide-to-winning-at-life","published_at":"2026-03-04T12:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stronger-weekly-6715416/faith-fitness-and-fatherhood-a-dad-s-guide-to-winning-at-life","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stronger-weekly-6715416","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strongerweekly/episodes/Faith--Fitness--and-Fatherhood-A-Dads-Guide-to-Winning-at-Life-e3fsges","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/edf4bad0/podcast/play/116326300/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-3%2F419199955-44100-2-ee46926a637c7.mp3","summary":"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…","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3891,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/stronger-weekly-6715416/episodes/faith-fitness-and-fatherhood-a-dad-s-guide-to-winning-at-life/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stronger-weekly-6715416/faith-fitness-and-fatherhood-a-dad-s-guide-to-winning-at-life.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}