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WAC PodcastWAC Podcast - September 20, 2023 - Coach Wenger, UTA VolleyballOn this week's WAC Podcast!
(2:42) WAC Basketball Preview Show – less than a month away
(3:41) Andy Katz – GCU #10 best jersey in NCAA
(5:35) Women's Soccer Conference play starts on Thursday
(6:42) Women’s Soccer Players of the Week
(8:55) Volleyball - WACked – SFA over Ole Miss
(9:43) Debbie Humphreys – 800 wins celebration
(10:53) JT Wenger 100 career wins
(12:30) Tony Jones on set
(12:58) GCU Men’s Soccer – WACks #22 San Diego
(14:29) Big Matches this week
(19:42) James Morris – WAC All Access last week
(26:01) Men’s Soccer Players of the Week
Featured Guest:
(29:35) JT Wenger, UTA Volleyball Coach
2023-09-2036 min
HBIC PodcastMinimalism w/ Debbie Wenger (Discipleship Weekly | May 11, 2023)Ryan talks with Debbie Wenger about minimalism / essentialism, and how that could apply to home life, church life, our stuff, our time...
2023-05-1133 min
New Mercies Fitness34: Jumpstart Your JourneyWe all need each other. That's no different when it comes to our health. We are whole people which includes our social well being. So today I invite you to jumpstart your journey but I ask you to consider inviting a friend on it with you and I explain why. I also get a little peacemaker-y on you and I make no apologies. :)
If you haven't signed up for the FREE 5 Day Small Steps Jumpstart, click here to get started.
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2021-07-2609 minNew Mercies Fitness33: Jumpstart Your NutritionToday I talk about the big B . . . Breakfast! Don't skip it or this episode.
If you haven't signed up for the FREE 5 Day Small Steps Jumpstart, click here to get started.
Join us over at the New Mercies Collective to come alongside others who are like-minded in their desire to find a different way to nourish their bodies well from the inside out and ditch diet culture for good.
Head over to the website for all you need or follow along on Instagram or Facebook.
Each month I po...
2021-07-1910 minNew Mercies Fitness32: Jumpstart Your MovementIn this series, I'm coming to you for just a few minutes to give you a little encouragement to help give you a jumpstart with a small actionable step. Today we talk about movement.
If you haven't signed up for the FREE 5 Day Small Steps Jumpstart, click here to get started.
Join us over at the New Mercies Collective to come alongside others who are like-minded in their desire to find a different way to nourish their bodies well from the inside out and ditch diet culture for good.
Head over to the we...
2021-07-1206 minNew Mercies Fitness31: Jumpstart Your JoyIn this series, I'm coming to you for just a few minutes to give you a little encouragement to help give you a jumpstart with a small actionable step. Today we talk about joy because it's foundational.
If you haven't signed up for the FREE 5 Day Small Steps Jumpstart, click here to get started.
Join us over at the New Mercies Collective to come alongside others who are like-minded in their desire to find a different way to nourish their bodies well from the inside out and ditch diet culture for good.
Head over to the website for all you n...
2021-07-0506 minNew Mercies Fitness30: Quick Ways to Shift Your Mental PerspectiveIn our last episode in this series where I've been giving you some quick ways to focus on your wellness, I leave you with 5 ways to really focus on your mind. Try doing one of these this week and see how your thought life changes.
Mentioned in this episode:
Proverbs 4:23 (CEB)
Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
Proverbs 13:20 (ESV)
New Mercies Collective (private FREE Facebook group)
The Wellness Revelation small group study
Small Steps Jumpstart
Anti Diet by Christy Harrison
Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch (they've come out with several editions so I'd recommend getting th...
2021-06-2815 minNew Mercies Fitness29: Quick ways to focus on your sleep habitsOur sleep habits affect our health big time. So today I give you some small ways to help create better habits when it comes to your shut eye. Pick one to try this week and see if you have any improvement!
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Facebook
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2021-06-2114 minNew Mercies Fitness28: Quick Ways to Add in Nourishing FoodsI'm all about adding in rather than making big sweeping changes or starting with replacing. So today I give you some ideas as to how to do that so your body is more nourished and you have the energy to do what you need to!
The Flexible Meal Planning System
Website
Facebook
New Mercies Collective (private FREE Facebook group)
YouTube for workouts
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2021-06-1414 minNew Mercies Fitness27: Quick Ways to Get Movement InIn today's episode, I give you some reasons why it's good to even move just a little and then provide you with some ways to get just a little extra in.
Mentioned in this episode:
Small Steps Jumpstart
New Mercies Collective
In case you missed it: The Flexible Meal Planning System
Health at Every Size by Linda Bacon
2021-06-0712 minNew Mercies Fitness26: Help! I'm Going to a Picnic!At the time of this recording, it's Memorial Day here in the US. But even if it's not when you're listening, chances are you'll be going to a picnic or BBQ at some point. So in this episode, I make it extra short and sweet and help you navigate that spread of deliciousness. What I say may surprise you.
LINKS
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The Flexible Meal Planning Course
New Mercies Collective
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2021-05-3107 minNew Mercies Fitness25: Nourishing FoodsIn this episode, we talk about nourishing our bodies with what we put into them and I give you a challenge that is easy to implement. You can totally do this and I can't wait to see how you do!
Inward Step:
I want you to track how many color foods you eat. See if you notice yourself consuming more of a variety as the week progresses just because you’re more intentional.
Outward Step:
Go to a farmer's market this week and try something you wouldn't normally. Consider purchasing something for...
2021-05-2414 minNew Mercies Fitness24: The Four Non-Food Components of a Meal PlanOverview: In this episode, I give you a recipe (pun intended) for a way to make sure your meal planning system is working for you rather than against you. There are 4 key components that will help you be more successful.
Inward step: Take one of the principles and reflect on it. Take one small action.
Outward step: Get together with a friend for a meal.
LINKS
Small Steps Jumpstart
The Flexible Meal Planning Course
New Mercies Collective
FB & IG: @newmerciesfitness
He...
2021-05-1718 minNew Mercies Fitness23: Meal Planning ShortcutsIn this episode I give you 3 shortcuts for when you're making meals. It's all about progress, not perfection, and these are super tangible ways to lessen the overwhelm.
Inward step: Pick one of the three ideas to try this week!
Outward step: Help someone else out by making extra of a meal and giving it to them or stopping by with some groceries that you picked up while you were out.
Make sure you're signed up for my email list to be notified when the meal planning course goes live.
Head on...
2021-05-1019 minNew Mercies Fitness22: Meal Planning MotivationThis episode starts a new series all about meal planning! Today I talk about why this is important, bringing in a couple of Bible passages to help us out. In your small steps at the end, I've encouraged you to really think about how having a solid meal planning system in place will help you and your family thrive--envision it! For your outward step, I asked you to do some research about food insecurity where you live and consider making a donation physically or financially if you're able to a local organization you trust or one such as Feeding Ame...
2021-05-0311 minNew Mercies Fitness21: Common Mistakes (Core)In today's episode, I go over 3 common mistakes people make when trying to strengthen their core.
Inward step: Try doing one core movement (see my YouTube channel for ideas) and do it with intention (slowly, thinking through each step).
Outward step: Get to know someone who you maybe have held a wrong assumption about (made the mistake of judging who they are without truly knowing them).
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2021-04-2609 minNew Mercies Fitness20: Core BeliefsIn today's episode, we take a step back from the physical and dig deeper. What are some core beliefs we believe about our bodies? How are they missing the mark? What are the truths to replace those lies?
For your small steps for today, I encouraged you to think of a lie you may be believing, what the core belief is when you choose to believe it, and then think of the truth that can debunk that lie. As your outward step, I invited you to share a truth with a friend by writing a not...
2021-04-1912 minNew Mercies Fitness19: 6 Tips to Focus on Your CoreIn this episode we get practical. What are some things we can do to gain some core strength and lose some of that belly fat?
For our small steps, I gave 3 things to choose from related to sleep, strength training, and hydration. Pick one! For your outward step, I encouraged you to get in touch with a friend and connect about Jesus. What is He teaching you? How are you growing? If you're in a rough season of your faith, maybe deconstructing or reconstructing your faith, just spend some time with Jesus in silence, give a spiritual discipl...
2021-04-1218 minNew Mercies Fitness18: Why a six pack shouldn't be your goalToday we start a new series on our core. In this episode, I want to address how we often want six pack abs, why that may never actually happen, and what we can focus on instead.
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Small Steps
Inward: Focus on your posture this week and journal/reflect on how you feel before/after you self-correct
Outward: Use your core to help someone else with a task. Tag me on social media (@newmerciesfitness) with what you did and how you engaged your core!
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2021-04-0509 minNew Mercies Fitness17: March Q&AIt's a 5th Monday so it's Q&A with Debbie time! Today I answer a question about snacking. Oh those snack cravings are so good at creeping up on us (or flat out banging on the door). What do we do when they hit? I talk about what this happens, what to do when we have those cravings, and how we can possibly even avoid them.
If you have any questions you want me to answer, email me at debbie@newmerciesfitness.com or send me a message on IG/FB.
Mentioned in this episode: Balance Your...
2021-03-2912 minNew Mercies Fitness16: Hydration TipsIn our final episode of our thirsty series we are getting practical. Why do we need to hydrate, how do we dehydrate ourselves and how can we get more water into our bodies? We talk about it all in today’s episode.
Thirsty Challenge PDF
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2021-03-2222 minNew Mercies Fitness15: Broken CisternsIn today's episode we talk about Jeremiah 2:13 and the idea of broken cisterns.
Small Steps
Inward: Get angry with diet culture. Then let Jesus wash over you with living water.
Outward: Reach out to a younger-than-you girl and let her know her body is good and she is loved. Use the coloring pages I have available (free when you sign up via email by clicking HERE).
Thirsty Challenge PDF
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2021-03-1515 minNew Mercies Fitness14: At the WellMentioned in this episode:
John 4:4-30 (CEB)
Mom Community Atlanta
Exodus Road
Mercy House Global International
Justice Mission
Thirsty Challenge PDF
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2021-03-0813 minNew Mercies Fitness13: ParchedWe're starting a new 4 week series this month I'm calling Thirsty. We're going to talk about hydration in a figurative sense but also get real life practical with our water intake. Today, we're starting deep. We're getting into the core of what replenishes us. I'm talking about why we often feel so parched.
Every episode we have an inward and an outward step so here is a recap of what those are for this episode:
Inward: Unfollow any social media accounts that tempt you to go elsewhere to satisfy you but will leave you feeling parch...
2021-03-0109 minNew Mercies Fitness12: Build Upon Them {Habits}This is our last episode in our series on habits. Today, we quickly review what we talked about in the last couple of episodes and end with how to work our way toward our larger goal so we don't stay stuck at small. As you listen, if you need help with figuring this out when it comes to your fitness journey, send me an email or contact me on social media and let's brainstorm together.
Inward
Write out some small incremental steps you can take toward your larger goal.
Outward
...
2021-02-2211 minNew Mercies Fitness11: Tweaking {Habits}In our third episode in our series on habits, we talk about what to do when a habit doesn’t seem to be sticking. How can we tweak it instead of giving up?
Small Steps
Inward: Write down some ideas for how you can tweak your habit. Then try some and see what sticks.
Outward: Use the concept of tweaking to make sure you find a way to connect with someone, like we talked about last week.
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2021-02-1510 minNew Mercies Fitness10: Creating Prompts {Habits}Ready to take those small steps and make them into reality? We're talking prompts today and I can't wait to hear how you're going to make these habits a reality. Pop some headphones in, do some chores, and join me as we continue our series on habits.
Small Steps
Inward: Take a small step and create a prompt to go with it. Be specific like we talked about in the episode!
Outward: Connect with someone this week but make it a habit by tying it to a prompt so you kee...
2021-02-0812 minNew Mercies Fitness09: Think Big, Start Small {Habits}Today, we start a series on habits. We all want to create healthy habits that actually last but sometimes our intentions fall short. We need a little more intentionality and structure. So grab a cup of your favorite warm drink and listen in as we start making these habits become reality for the long haul.
Small Steps
Inward: Write out how your goal will help you grow. List anything you can think of.
Outward: Write out how your goal will affect the others in your life.
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2021-02-0110 minNew Mercies Fitness08: Growth that LastsIn today's episode, we talk about starting small so that our growth is sustainable. Next week, we'll start a series on habits and get super practical. Today is a foundational episode to get us into the mindset so we're setting ourselves up for success that's sustainable.
Small Steps:
Inward: List some things that you've learned how to do/accomplished. Pick one and reflect on the small steps it took to get there.
Outward: Ask a loved one who you admire about something they've accomplished and what it took for them to get there. What small steps do y...
2021-01-2509 minNew Mercies Fitness07: Celebrating YourselfA few days ago, I celebrated my 35th birthday and I felt like we should take today's episode and celebrate who God made us to be. Join me as we discuss speaking love over ourselves and changing the narrative.
Small Steps
Inward:
Write out who are you (not you who aren't). Finish with "I am loved by God just as I am and nothing I do will ever change that."
Outward:
Print or create some encouragement cards to place somewhere to remind people they are loved and beautiful just as they are. Below are some links to help you get star...
2021-01-1806 minNew Mercies Fitness06: Natural TendenciesIn today's episode, we talk about how we're naturally wired and how it can affect our fitness journey.
Small Steps:
Inward: Take the test below!
Outward: Call out the good in someone else.
4 Tendencies Info/Quiz
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2021-01-1110 minNew Mercies Fitness05: No Rules AllowedIn today's episode, I challenge you to throw away the rules. With the New Year and all the resolutions, it can be easy to stick ourselves in a box and try a program with grand hopes of change. But often times, rules are actually preventing us from experiencing freedom. Listen in as we discuss why.
Inward:
Ask Jesus to free you from a rule that you've been stuck believing you have to follow.
Outward:
Either on social media or with a friend, share a rule you're trying to let go of.
J...
2021-01-0407 minNew Mercies Fitness04: Core Values Part 2In the previous episode, we talked about the first 4 core values we have here. In today's episode, we talk about core values 5-8. Which ones resonate with you the most? Which are you confused about or want more clarification on?
Inward:
Write down the core value you resonate with the most on a piece of paper. Place it on your dashboard or somewhere you'll see it as a reminder to live by that value.
Outward:
Look for an opportunity to practice gracious assumptions.
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2020-12-3010 minNew Mercies Fitness03: Core Values Part 1In today’s episode, I briefly explain our core values here, which are foundational for what we do here. Our values are subversive to the fitness industry and for good reason. I hope you find them refreshing and freeing. Today, I talk through the first 4 of 8. In Part 2, I'll talk through core values 5-8.
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2020-12-2810 minNew Mercies Fitness02: Non-Scale VictoriesIn today's episode, we say goodbye to numbers for a bit and say hello to some other ways we can measure our progress when we've been nourishing our bodies well. We call these non-scale victories. I explain what they are and give some examples you can look for as you continue on your fitness journey.
Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison
Inward Step:
Put the scale and measuring tape away.
Start keeping a journal with non-scale victories you see.
Outward Step:
Apologize to someone if you feel you've contributed to their focus on weight loss rath...
2020-12-2113 minNew Mercies Fitness01: ShalomWe're kicking off the podcast with a quick talk about shalom and why it matters when it comes to our health.
The following were mentioned in the podcast:
Daily Grace Co. Amen Bible study
Shalom Sistas by Osheta Moore
John 10:10
Galatians 5:22
John 15
Psalm 29:11
Inward step:
List one thing about who God says you are.
Breath prayer: (in) "You are restoring me" (out) "back to good."
Outward step:
Write a letter or verbally say something to someone that speaks to the beauty you se...
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Keeping It 101: A Killjoy's Introduction to Religion PodcastWorld religions: shall we notIn which we talk about WHY we're still talking about "major," "minor," or "world" religions -- because despite those models being racist and imperialist and white supremacist, "religion" can also help minoritized religion access rights and legal protections.Keywords: Native/Indigenous religions; social construct; agencyStorytime: Wenger, "We Are Guaranteed Freedom" Homework: Dunbar-Ortiz, Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States; Denison, Ute Land Religion in the American West; Wenger, We Have a Religion; Lewis, Sovereign Entrepreneurs; King, The Truth about Stories; research #NoDAPL, Mauna Kea, and the...
2020-02-2732 min