Best Team CriticalBench Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 413 The Comeback King: Preston Ely on Purpose Beyond Possessions [Part 2] 54:42

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Send us a text In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Coach Chris Wilson continues his heartfelt discussion with Preston Ely, founder of Comeback Kings, diving even deeper into what it means to live a life of true purpose and faith. Together, they unpack the struggles men face when measuring their worth by worldly standards and reveal how genuine…

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Ep 412 The Comeback King: Preston Ely on Purpose Beyond Possessions [Part 1] 1:01:32

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Strong By Design, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Preston Ely, founder of Comeback Kings, to talk about the journey every man faces between worldly success and spiritual surrender. Together, they unpack what happens when chasing money, fame, and achievement leaves you empty at the top — and how true peac…

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Ep 411 The 411 on Men’s Strength & Health ft. Coach Chris Wilson 45:06

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Send us a text If you’re a man who wants to stay strong, lean, and full of vitality as the years stack up, this episode is for you. Back in the day, 411 was the number you dialed to get the info you needed fast. In this special Episode 411, Coach Chris Wilson delivers the real 411 every man must know about strength, testosterone, mobility, nutritio…

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Rest in Peace Charlie Kirk [Special Edition] 59:56

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Send us a text In this special episode of the Strong By Design Podcast, we come together not only as co-workers but as brothers in Christ, as husbands, and as fathers. We reflect on the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk — a man whose voice and convictions inspired millions and whose absence is deeply felt. Regardless of political beliefs, ever…

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Ep 410 Hearing God’s Voice: Learning to Listen and Follow ft. Jared Haley 34:26

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Send us a text In this episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, host Jared Haley explores how we can truly hear and recognize God’s voice in our lives. Jesus said in John 10:27, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” So, what does it mean to know His voice—and how do we learn to listen? Jared shares his personal journey of …

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Ep 409 How to Fix Insulin Resistance and Take Control of Your Blood Sugar ft. Dr Boz (Annette Bosworth, MD) 1:15:34

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Send us a text Most people don’t realize it, but one of the simplest ways to understand your overall health is by tracking your blood sugar. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Boz, Annette Bosworth, MD and I dive into why blood glucose monitoring—and especially using a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)—can give you a clear picture of how your bod…

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Ep 408 Ageless Shoulders: Restoring Strength & Stability the Ancient Way ft. Zach Zenios 1:14:09

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Send us a text In this episode of the Strong By Design podcast, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Coach Zach Zenios—licensed neurosomatic therapist, yoga instructor, US Marine and lifelong movement coach—to talk all things shoulder health, healing, and Indian clubs. We kick things off by exploring Zach’s unique background and the origin of his pass…

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Ep 407 Never Feeling 'Good Enough' ft. Chris Wilson 41:07

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Send us a text Why do so many of us — even the most accomplished, grateful, and faith-filled — still wrestle with feeling like we’re not enough? In this deeply personal solo episode, Coach Chris Wilson opens up about the quiet struggle of inadequacy — how it’s shaped by childhood wounds, difficult relationships, societal pressure, and spiritual dis…

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Ep 406 Yoga Isn’t Just for Bendy People (Trust Us, We’re Not Either) ft. Jenn Witaconis 1:07:56

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Send us a text Some real talk on yoga. Strength, stillness & surprising benefits for everyday life. In this special episode, Coach Chris Wilson is joined by yoga instructor Jenn Witaconis, along with teammates Stephen Ohocinski Jr. and Lindsay Hurley, for a real and refreshing conversation about yoga — and why it might be exactly what your body and…

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Ep 405 The Hard Truths of Fatherhood: Grit, Growth, and Raising Great Kids ft. Larry Hagner 1:07:23

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Send us a text On today’s episode of the Strong By Design podcast, Chris and Jared are joined by Larry Hagner — founder of The Dad Edge, a global movement and top-rated podcast dedicated to helping men live legendary lives. Together they dive into raw, real conversations about fatherhood, leadership, and what it looks like to truly show up at home.…

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Ep 404 Movement is Medicine for the Aging Brain ft. Dr Charles Hillman 1:01:47

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Send us a text What if the key to a healthier, sharper brain wasn’t a pill or a special diet—but simply getting up and moving your body every day? In this episode of the Strong By Design podcast, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with Dr. Charles Hillman, a world-renowned expert in cognitive neuroscience, exercise science, and neurocognitive kinesiology…

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Ep 403 The Tsunami Effect: How to Overcome Life’s Biggest Storms ft. Elite Coach Eric Mitchell 1:15:15

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Send us a text In this episode, elite coach Eric Mitchell shares his journey from struggling athlete to world-class performance coach, revealing the life-changing lessons he learned along the way. From the heartbreak of losing his father to the breakthrough of finding faith, Eric’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless service to …

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Ep 402 The Lifesaving Power of Laughter ft. Danny Adams 46:02

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Send us a text In this heartwarming episode, Coach Chris Wilson sits down with entertainer and comedian Danny Adams, a man who has been bringing joy to audiences for over 30 years. Danny shares his incredible journey from childhood dreams of showbiz to starring in the faith-based kids’ show, Iggy & Mr. Kirk. Danny believes that laughter is one of t…

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Ep 401 God’s Work in Zambia: Giving Forgotten Children a Future ft. John Chalkias 27:30

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Send us a text In today’s deeply inspiring episode of the Strong By Design podcast, Coach Chris Wilson introduces his friend and ministry leader, John Chalkias, founder of Seeds of Hope Children’s Ministry™. John prerecorded a very special message directly from Zambia. What began in 1996 as a single home for children with HIV/AIDS in Thailand has g…

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Ep 400 Most Iconic Episodes on Strong By Design (7 Year Anniversary Special) 1:45:58

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Send us a text Celebrating 7 Years of Strong By Design – Our Most Iconic Episodes Ever! 400 episodes. 7 years. Countless lives impacted. This special anniversary episode of the Strong By Design podcast is one for the books. Co-hosts Coach Chris Wilson and Jared Haley take a walk down memory lane to celebrate the conversations that have left a lasti…

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Ep 399 The Truth About Food, Farming & Pharma (The Cow Is How) ft. Noel Heiks & Kevin Key 53:05

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Send us a text Today on Strong By Design Engineer-turned-cattle-enthusiast Noel Heiks and cowboy-commando Kevin Key dive into the impacts of Big Food, Farming, and Pharma. The authors embark on an adventure of food and diet, away from standard insulin-heavy fare and toward better ways of beef, keto, and carnivore. Their book encourages us to break …

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Ep 398 One Year Sober: What drove me to Quit Drinking? ft. Abby Clapper 45:50

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Send us a text In this episode of the Strong by Design podcast, host Jared Haley sits down with local business owner and health trainer Abby Clapper. Abby is dedicated to helping people build sustainable fitness routines, lose weight, and feel strong in their bodies. With a passion for making fitness accessible and enjoyable, Abby combines expert k…

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Ep 397 Reset Your Muscle Clock Back 20 Years (Return to Prime) ft. Nick Nilsson 1:13:50

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Send us a text The Mad Scientist of Muscle is back… If you are looking for some new muscle building methods, this is the guy to listen to! Our friend Nick Nilsson has released a new book titled, Return to Prime – Reset Your Muscle Clock Back 20 Years. So naturally we just named the episode after his book 😉 Every stone has been turned over and every…

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Ep 396 Real Life Iron Woman & HOF Powerlifting Champion ft. Suzanne (Sioux-z) Hartwig-Gary 1:28:44

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Send us a text She is a FORCE to be reckoned with… She is small but MIGHTY and a pocket-sized POWERHOUSE. Suzanne Hartwig-Gary embodies all of this and more. But you can just call her Sioux-z. Sioux-z has been in competitive lifting for 35 years. In that time, she has done 33 international competitions: 1 – Pan American, 2 – World Games, 2 – NAPF (…

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Ep 395 Parenting the Way God Designed ft. Pastor Anthony McDaniel 1:38:52

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Send us a text Being a parent is hard. As a Christian parent, we desire to raise our kids to know and love Jesus. Does God have a plan or give any direction when it comes to raising our kids? Pastor Anthony McDaniel joins us today on the Strong by Design Podcast in order to share his personal insights on what he and his wife did to raise three girl…

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Ep 394 Healthful Aging - Age with Grace & Strength ft. Dr. Heather Stone 1:00:07

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Send us a text Dr. Heather Stone DC is one of the top functional medicine practitioners in the world. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in private practice. During that time, she has successfully helped thousands of women overcome the symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Her thyroid transformation blueprint has been us…

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Ep 393 Why Resolutions FAIL (and what to do instead) ft. Jared & Chris 47:41

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Send us a text 1 month into the new year... now what?! New Years resolution episodes are a plenty on podcasts everywhere in January... in fact we have made them before ourselves. So how about an episode dedicated to people already giving up and throwing in the towel on their 2025 goals and dreams after 30 days. The statistics are not optimistic. Ma…

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Ep 392 Neglecting Self-Care ft. Chris Wilson 36:37

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Send us a text So, what are the Dangers and Pitfalls of not making time for YOU? In this episode coach Chris Wilson explores the concept of ‘Me Time’ and how valuable this is for your soul and for those depending on us to be at our best. And this is not a selfish practice but a necessary one. Self-care eludes many of us because all too often we fin…

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Ep 391 Best Of 2024 on Strong By Design (Top 10 episodes) 1:04:20

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Send us a text Our most compelling, eye opening, thought provoking and controversial episodes of the year… 2024 was another extraordinary year for the Strong By Design podcast filled with some truly powerful conversations. So, we simply looked at the most downloaded episodes of the year and compiled a Top Ten list for your enjoyment! While we don’t…

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Ep 390 Finding Your People (a Christmas Special Edition) 48:29

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Send us a text We are not meant to live a life of solitude but of community. Most of us long for connection with others. To be included, to be part of something bigger than ourselves. And there is no time of the year where this feeling of togetherness and relationship is stronger than Christmas time. As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, hosts J…