🎙️ Effort Over Results Podcast — with Sean McManus
In this episode of the Effort Over Results Podcast, host Quinn Magnuson sits down with Sean McManus — founder of McManus Strength & Nutrition, faith-driven fitness coach, and mentor for Christian men to reclaim strength, purpose, and confidence. (Honest Christian Conversations)
Sean shares his journey from corporate life to following God’s call, and how he now helps men through training, nutrition, and spiritual alignment.
In this conversation, we cover:
Why physical health is a leadership issue in your family and faith
How burnout, identity, and faith intersect in the lives of Christian men
Practical rules for strength, nutrition, and daily discipline
How to restore confidence and energy through holistic transformation
Stories of men who rediscovered purpose via training + faith
⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome & Sean’s Story
03:20 – Leaving corporate life & faith pivot
07:30 – Why health is spiritual leadership
12:15 – Rules & systems that changed Sean’s trajectory
17:40 – Handling doubt, identity, and burnout
22:50 – Transformations: before & after
28:10 – Practical tools for any man listening
32:45 – Final thoughts & encouragement
🎧 Connect with Sean McManus
Website: https://theseanmcmanus.com (or his main site, if you have the correct URL)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-mcmanus-a99911365 (LinkedIn)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseanmcmanus/
X (Twitter): https://x.com/theseanmcmanus (X (formerly Twitter))
🎙️ Host & Show Links
Website: https://www.effortoverresults.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quinn-magnuson-a183173/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@effortoverresults
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/effortoverresults/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@effort.over.resul
📘 About the Show
The Effort Over Results Podcast is about more than results — it’s about the growth, mindset, and purpose behind the work. We dig deep with leaders, creators, and thinkers to show what real effort looks like.
👇 Start Here:
• Personal & Professional Development: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGIR7DFt2odmVzDcV779twoEQgiZe9MzD
• Leadership: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGIR7DFt2odlAJZ2Xqx1Pn_mfCRy2WcpJ
• Health, Wellness & Nutrition: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGIR7DFt2odmVeCfQHq9yOX3htdLIzUGA
• Sports & Athletics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGIR7DFt2odm0qGJR-XUaxsc0y1heghFr
• EOR Shorts (under 5 min): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGIR7DFt2odnRJwomYR4zmv_qHFpZ-tPH
🔥 Ready to transform how your team innovates?
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