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Ep 442 Young Washington: Failure, Grit and the American Dream

2026-09-3028:38

Send us Fan Mail What can George Washington’s early setbacks teach us about grit, ambition, and purpose? In this shorter episode of the Strong by Design Podcast, Mike Westerdal and Stephen Ohocinski share their reactions to the film Young Washington. They discuss the young leader’s repeated failures, his refusal to give up, and the role faith may have played in shaping his path. Along the way, they offer candid thoughts on the movie’s storytelling and battle scenes, and consider how persevera...

Ep 441 When Did the Church Leave the Public Square? ft. Pastor Anthony McDaniel [PART 2]

2026-09-1955:07

Send us Fan Mail The conversation continues in Part 2 as Coach Chris Wilson and Jared Haley sit down with Pastor Anthony McDaniel to explore what faithful Christian engagement should actually look like in a culture increasingly shaped by competing ideas, ideologies, and political division. Anthony explains why self-restraint matters, how Christians should think about the proper role and limits of government, and why passion without wisdom can become counterproductive. The conversa...

Ep 440 When Did the Church Leave the Public Square? ft. Pastor Anthony McDaniel [PART 1]

2026-09-1658:31

Send us Fan Mail Should Christians stay out of politics or has that mindset caused the church to retreat from its responsibility to engage culture? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Coach Chris Wilson and Jared Haley sit down with Pastor Anthony McDaniel to tackle one of the most important questions facing Christians today: What does faithful engagement with culture and government actually look like? The conversation begins by challenging the popular image of “Hippie Jesus” befor...

Ep 439 The WAR on Reality ft. Dr. Frank Turek

2026-09-0249:27

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a culture loses its grip on objective reality? On this episode of Strong By Design, Coach Chris Wilson welcomes back Dr. Frank Turek for his fifth appearance on the podcast to discuss his provocative new book, The War on Reality. You can preorder the book at the link below! Frank is a Christian apologist, author, speaker, and founder of CrossExamined.org, and he has spent decades defending the truth claims of Christianity using reason, evidence, and lo...

Ep 438 More Than Muscle: What It Really Means to Live a Strong Life

2026-08-1901:15:50

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to live a strong life? Is it physical strength, a healthy body, a strong marriage, meaningful relationships, a life of purpose, resilient faith… or maybe all of it? In this special Strong By Design episode, Coach Chris Wilson revisits six powerful conversations from some of the show’s most popular episodes over the past few years. From health and fitness to purpose, legacy, family, faith, resilience, and the choices that shape who we...

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