Like A Rhino: Faith & Fitness Unleashed

Ep. 15 Proverbs Unpacked: Mining Wisdom Like Treasure

Coach Lyss dives into Proverbs 2:1–11, exploring how wisdom is a gift from God that must be actively received, stewarded, and protected. Using the imagery of mining for silver and following a treasure map, she encourages listeners to pursue understanding, discretion, and the fear of the Lord as guides for a God-centered life.
Through personal reflection and practical challenges, this episode connects spiritual growth to everyday discipline, urging listeners to open God’s map, follow it, and let wisdom guard and direct their paths.

Ep. 14When Wisdom Shouts: Heed the Call Before the Storm

Coach Lyss reads Proverbs 1:20–33 and explores Wisdom as a public voice calling everyone to listen, using a street-performer image to show that wisdom is offered to all but can be ignored.
She connects the passage to physical and spiritual stewardship, warning that rejecting wisdom brings preventable harm while accepting it brings safety and peace, and challenges listeners to take one intentional step this week to listen and act.

Ep. 13 Faith, Fitness, and the Power of Wisdom: Proverbs 1:8-19 Explained

Coach Lyss explores Proverbs 1:8–19, unpacking the Hebrew meanings of key words and urging listeners to heed parental wisdom, avoid enticing sin, and value godly community. She connects spiritual obedience with physical stewardship, encouraging discipline in faith, fitness, and relationships.
Through practical examples and scripture references, the episode highlights the dangers of covetousness and cruelty, the power of invitation, and the importance of choosing wisdom and community over destructive paths.

Ep. 12 Proverbs 1 Unpacked: Wisdom, Discipline & the Fear of the Lord

Coach Lyss breaks down Proverbs 1:1–7, explaining the original Hebrew terms and the four steps of wise living: identifying truth, receiving instruction, acting with integrity, and gaining understanding.
The episode centers on verse 7 — "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge" — and connects spiritual wisdom to practical disciplines like fitness, self-control, and consistent spiritual growth.

Ep. 11 Wisdom Over Wealth: Proverbs 3 for Faith and Fitness

Coach Lyss walks through Proverbs 3, exploring wisdom, God‑given discipline, and what it means to be blessed beyond material outcomes. She connects spiritual trust with physical stewardship, encouraging steady faith, intentional movement, and readiness to serve others.
Listen for practical encouragement to honor God with your whole self—mind, body, and spirit.

Ep . 10 Pt. 1 Trust, Discipline, and the Body: Walking Proverbs 3

Coach Lyss walks through Proverbs 3, connecting spiritual trust and practical obedience with physical discipline. She explores honoring God with our bodies, leaning not on our own understanding, and how obedience brings peace, healing, and favor—even when outcomes don’t match expectations.
This is part one of a two-part series on wisdom, suffering, and faith that isn’t transactional; it includes personal stories and actionable encouragement to move, grow, and worship with your whole self.

Ep. 09 The Power of a Strong 'Why' in Goal Setting

In this conversation, Coach Lyss discusses the challenges of maintaining New Year's resolutions and the reasons why many people quit. She emphasizes the importance of having a strong 'why' behind goals, the role of accountability, and the need for community support. Drawing from scripture, she highlights how faith can guide individuals in their pursuit of personal growth and integrity.
 
 

Ep. 08 Run Your Race: Faith-Fueled Fitness for the Long Haul

Coach Lyss encourages listeners to pursue goals with steady endurance, fixing their eyes on Jesus rather than comparing themselves to others.
She emphasizes rooting fitness and faith in obedience, integrity, and daily discipline, and calls listeners to pick one intentional act this week to move with purpose.

Ep. 07 Integrity in Motion: Align Your Words, Body, and Spirit

Coach Lyss reflects on a bittersweet move and invites listeners to review the past year, remember God’s work, and evaluate habits through Scripture.
She encourages aligning words with actions by cultivating spiritual and physical discipline, living with integrity, and trusting God to complete the good work begun.
Choose one intentional step this week to move with purpose—show up consistently as an act of worship and growth.

Ep. 06 Emmanuel in Motion: Honoring the Body This Christmas

On this Christmas episode Coach Lyss reflects on Jesus becoming flesh (Emmanuel) and what that means for how we treat our bodies. She connects spiritual truth with physical stewardship, reminding listeners that caring for our bodies is an act of worship, not vanity.
Through Scripture and personal reflection the episode encourages moving with purpose, showing up consistently in faith and fitness, and remembering that God understands our weaknesses and walks with us every step of the way.