Will eating help you achieve peak performance? Can changing your diet speed up healing? As their season and hobby comes to a bitter-sweet end, Jay and Jesse discuss sports nutrition and the vital role food plays in healing.  Jay and Jesse also want to extend a thank you to all our supporters over the past two seasons. We enjoyed meeting every week and hope to return in some capacity one day. In the meantime; strive for betterment in faith, in food, and in fitness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should preadolescents and adolescents strength train? Is there an appropriate way to weight lift when in an athletic season? Should parents be just as involved in school athletics as they are in academics? In this episode, Jay and Jesse discuss recommendations provided from different organizations across the globe and give their expert opinions on the matter. Giveaway information: Click the link below and leave a review on your performed platform and then head over to facebook.com/mannafit/ and type done on one of the giveaway post in order to be entered in the giveaway. Giveaway ends Nov. 21 when the episode drops.https://lovethepodcast.com/waHgNwReferences:Malina RM. Weight training in youth-growth, maturation, and safety: an evidence-based review. Clin J Sport Med. 2006 Nov;16(6):478-87. doi: 10.1097/01.jsm.0000248843.31874.be. PMID: 17119361.https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/strength-training/art-20047758https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/weight-lifting-for-children-and-teens.htmlhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/267395058_STRENGTH_TRAINING_FOR_THE_YOUNG_ATHLETE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does your child prefer to play one sport over another? Do they have natural talent in a sport? Is sports specialization really as bad as they say? In today's episode, Jay and Jesse discuss your questions and provide a unique take on the subject.Giveaway information: Click the link below and leave a review on your performed platform and then head over to facebook.com/mannafit/ and type done on one of the giveaway post in order to be entered in the giveaway. Giveaway ends Nov. 21 when the episode drops.https://lovethepodcast.com/waHgNwReferences:Jayanthi N, Kleithermes S, Dugas L, Pasulka J, Iqbal S, LaBella C. Risk of Injuries Associated With Sport Specialization and Intense Training Patterns in Young Athletes: A Longitudinal Clinical Case-Control Study. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 Jun 25;8(6):2325967120922764. doi: 10.1177/2325967120922764. PMID: 32637428; PMCID: PMC7318830.https://www.nata.org/blog/beth-sitzler/youth-sports-specialization-recommendationshttps://movestrongphysicaltherapy.com/new-blog/early-sport-specialization-cross-training-importancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOmPAmv0u0Ehttps://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-derek-carr-never-skipped-church-despite-grueling-football-travel-schedule-thanks-parents https://www.uhhospitals.org/Healthy-at-UH/articles/2021/06/beware-of-early-sports-specialization-for-young-athletes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wander why some things come easier than others? In today's episode, Jay and Jesse discuss the habit of play and the role it has in learning.Giveaway information: Click the link below and leave a review on your performed platform and then head over to facebook.com/mannafit/ and type done on one of the giveaway post in order to be entered in the giveaway. Giveaway ends Nov. 1.https://lovethepodcast.com/waHgNwreferences:https://behavioralscientist.org/making-play-a-habit/https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/142/3/e20182058/38649/The-Power-of-Play-A-Pediatric-Role-in-Enhancing?autologincheck=redirected?nfToken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000#ref-128 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are there really not enough hours in the day? Or, are we just too tired to do what we need to do? In this episode, Jay and Jesse turn back to a discussion of habit formation. This week we focus on the habit of energy.Giveaway information: Click the link below and leave a review on your performed platform and then headover to facebook.com/mannafit/ and type done on one of the giveaway post in order to be entered in the giveaway. Giveaway ends Nov. 1.https://lovethepodcast.com/waHgNwReferences:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindfulness-insights/201904/slower-really-is-faster-mindfulness-and-habit-energyhttps://www.thelifeco.com/en/blog/8-energy-boosting-habits/Biblical references1 corinthians 13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay and Jesse shift their focus from growth in a personal faith journey to the responsibility the church body plays in growth. Should the church grow with the times or stay steadfast in traditional values?Giveaway information: Click the link below and leave a review on your performed platform and then headover to facebook.com/mannafit/ and type done on one of the giveaway post in order to be entered in the giveaway. Giveaway ends Nov. 1.https://lovethepodcast.com/waHgNw/ References:Matthew 28:19-20Ephesians 5:23Acts 20:28-291 John 4:1-6Genesis 32 Timothy 3:16-17Matthew 5:13-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Using Carol Dweck, Ph.D, take on mindset framework; jay and Jesse examine the growth of different biblical characters and teachings. Taking lessons learned and applying them to today's culture.https://news.stanford.edu/report/2021/09/15/mindsets-clearing-lens-life/Mindsets.htmlScripture References:Genesis 6-8Genesis 22Daniel 6:2-24Romans 12:21 peter 2:2-3Matthew 25:14-301 Corinthians 11:11 corinthians 11:3Matthew 14:22-33Matthew 7:24:27Giveaway information: Click the link below and leave a review on your performed platform and then headover to facebook.com/mannafit/ and type done on one of the giveaway post in order to be entered in the giveaway. Giveaway ends Nov. 1.https://lovethepodcast.com/waHgNw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1 of season 2 is finally here. Jesse and Jay discuss Carol Dweck, Ph.D take on mindset: Fixed vs. Growth. Discussion leads to talks about work ethic vs. talent and the role criticism plays in growth.References:https://news.stanford.edu/report/2021/09/15/mindsets-clearing-lens-life/Mindsets.htmlhttps://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-mindset-2795025 Searchhttps://www.mindbydesign.io/famous-people-with-a-growth-mindset/Growth-mindsethttps://everydaypower.com/hard-work-beats-talent/ https://www.aruma.com.au/about-us/blog/5-amazing-people-with-savant-syndrome-the-truth-behind-rain-man/Giveaway information: Click the link below and leave a review on your performed platform and then headover to facebook.com/mannafit/ and type done on one of the giveaway post in order to be entered in the giveaway. Giveaway ends Nov. 1.https://lovethepodcast.com/waHgNw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay and Jesse sit back to have a more casual conversation about 5 lies they struggle with. They discuss how these lies have infiltrated our culture and provide their listeners foundations, built upon truth, to stand on.  references:Genesis 1:26Jeremiah 1:5Philippians 4:13Galatians 4:7Joshua 2Ephesians 2:10Acts 4Ephesians 2:101 Timothy 4:12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay and Jesse wrap up their series over winning the war in your mind. Jesse discusses the impact Covid played in his faith journey. They shed light on how even seemingly horrible situations can lead to worship and praise of God almighty.References:Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life By Craig Groeschel, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.