Bacon Bibles Barbells Podcast

This podcast is all about crispy bacon, sharing the Gospel, and educating and encouraging others who want to start lifting or learn more about lifting and dieting.

EP 210 - Chiropractors and Physical Therapists 05/08/2025

EP 210 - Chiropractors and Physical Therapists Coaches Justin, Amanda, and William offer programming, form coaching, diet coaching and more, ! In this episode of the Bacon Bibles and Barbells podcast, Coaches Justin, Bill, and Amanda discuss the roles of chiropractors and physical therapists in health and rehabilitation. They share personal experiences and insights on the effectiveness of these professionals, emphasizing the importance of individualized care, progressive overload in therapy, and the limitations of chiropractic adjustments. The conversation highlights the need for strength training in recovery and the potential impact of the placebo effect in treatment outcomes. In this conversation, the coaches delve into the complexities of back pain, chiropractic care, and the importance of movement and strength training. They discuss the physiological aspects of back pain, the risks associated with neck manipulation, and the origins of chiropractic practice, highlighting its controversial history. The coaches emphasize the need to identify quackery in chiropractic practices, the significance of movement and strength training in pain management, and the role of massage and physical therapy. They advocate for a holistic approach to health that prioritizes movement and strength over reliance on supplements and chiropractic adjustments. Takeaways Physical therapists are often utilized for rehab post-injury or surgery. The effectiveness of physical therapy can vary based on the therapist's knowledge and approach. Progressive overload is crucial in physical therapy for effective recovery. Chiropractic adjustments may provide temporary pain relief but do not create lasting changes in spinal alignment. Individual attention from a physical therapist can lead to better outcomes than cookie-cutter approaches. Pain management in physical therapy should not lead to prolonged discomfort post-session. Strength training is essential for long-term injury prevention and recovery. The placebo effect can play a significant role in perceived benefits from chiropractic care. Finding a chiropractor with a sports rehab background may yield better results. Elderly patients often require strength training rather than just range of motion exercises. Chiropractic manipulation can provide neuromuscular facilitation. Most back pain stems from muscle atrophy, particularly in the erectors. Neck manipulation is never appropriate due to associated risks. Chiropractic practice has a controversial history and origins. Identifying quackery in chiropractic practices is crucial for patient safety. Movement and strength training are essential for pain management. Massage therapy can be more beneficial than chiropractic adjustments. Percussion massage can help relax tight muscles effectively. Holistic approaches to health prioritize movement and strength. Lifestyle changes are key to reducing pain and improving overall health. /episode/index/show/thickbacon/id/36501540

EP 209 - Strength in Service: Fitness for First Responders 04/30/2025

EP 208 - The ABCs of Beta Blockers 04/24/2025

EP 207 - Ash Brews Talks About Her Fitness Journey 04/18/2025

EP 206 - How Periodization Works 04/08/2025

EP 206 - How Periodization Works Coaches Justin, Bill, and Amanda offer coaching services for fitness, diet, programming, and more. They can be found . In this episode of the Bacon Bibles and Barbells podcast, Coaches Justin, Bill, and Amanda delve into the concept of periodization in training. They explore its application across various fitness domains, including bodybuilding, powerlifting, and lifestyle training. The discussion emphasizes the importance of setting specific goals, adapting training cycles, and the role of nutrition and recovery in achieving optimal results. The coaches share insights on how periodization can prevent injuries and enhance performance, making it a vital component of any training regimen. This conversation delves into the intricacies of training for powerlifting and strongman competitions, focusing on the importance of specialization, tapering, recovery strategies, and mental health post-competition. The speakers discuss how to effectively prepare for competitions, the significance of maintaining movement after intense training, and the psychological challenges athletes face after competition. They also touch on advanced periodization techniques for experienced athletes, emphasizing the need for tailored training approaches as one progresses in their fitness journey. Takeaways Periodization is essential for setting long-term fitness goals. Different training cycles (macro, meso, micro) help structure workouts effectively. Lifestyle clients often experience natural periodization due to life events. Bodybuilders need to focus on health while pursuing aesthetic goals. Powerlifting requires a focus on hypertrophy and strength maintenance during the off-season. Recovery and nutrition play critical roles in effective periodization. Injuries can arise from repetitive training without variation. Specificity of goals is crucial for effective training outcomes. Periodization can help manage weight fluctuations throughout the year. Understanding individual needs is key to successful training programs. Specialization lifts are crucial for competition preparation. Tapering involves reducing volume while maintaining high loads. Post-competition recovery should include light movement to avoid stiffness. Unilateral training is essential for strongman athletes. Mental health is a significant concern post-competition. Establishing new goals is vital after a competition. Avoid long breaks after competitions to maintain fitness. Hormonal changes can lead to emotional challenges post-competition. Training strategies should evolve after five years of consistent training. Communication with coaches is key for mental and physical recovery. /episode/index/show/thickbacon/id/36059895

EP 205 - Cardio for Strength Athletes w/Coaches Justin and Amanda 04/02/2025

EP 204 - The Nicotine and Caffeine Episode 03/26/2025

EP 203 - What your doctor doesn't know about postpartum recovery 03/20/2025

Episode 202 - A1c and Blood Sugar with High Calling Fitness 03/14/2025

EP 201 - Goals and Surviving the Holidays 12/02/2024

EP 200 - Justin and Amanda talk PCOS 08/31/2024

EP 199 - Dawain Atkinson competes in his first bodybuilding show 04/15/2024

EP 198 - Mike Lohman and Ken McClelland discuss book Mastering Strongman 04/02/2024

EP 197 - Health at Every Size w/Jeff Ash 03/19/2024

EP 196 - Greg Popejoy 02/17/2024

EP 195 - E2M with Dawain Atkinson 01/30/2024

EP 194 - Intuitive Eating with Jeff Ash 11/15/2023

EP 193 - Maturing in the gym and more w/Everett Justin and Dave 10/10/2023

EP 193 - Maturing in the gym and more w/Everett Justin and Dave What does maturing in the gym mean to you? How have you changed as you've gone from noob to advanced? That the biggest dudes typically aren’t the scariest or most intimidating. For the most part they’re the biggest of homies No pain no gain is only good to an extent...knowing your body and how far to push is more important than keeping up with someone else.In my youth I pushed too hard, injured myself, lost most gains, went back and said "congrats, you're stronger" Keeping it at 90% consistently is way better than 110% and needing a break or dealing with pain. Been there done that. Spend good amount of time on flexibility, mobility and warming up now. That you don’t need to go all the way to muscular failure on every set to get great results. What I mean is that you stop 1-2 RIR instead of going all the way to the max on every set. I think you should go all the way to failure on the last set of whatever exercise you’re doing Do you prefer training in a group or alone? Do you feel like you get the same workout when you are chatting it up between sets? Have you ever trained with a partner who kept you on track during the workout where you weren’t resting too much between sets? Do you prefer training alone in a gym setting vs alone in a garage gym setting (Big Z, “I train alone because it is harder”) Recovery - let's rank each modality Get A Massage. Eat Dark-Colored Fruits. Eat Leafy Greens & Cruciferous Veggies Foam Rolling Do Hot/Cold Therapy Get Extra Zinc Take Post-Workout Protein Eat High-Quality Protein At Every Meal. Active recovery - Non-strenuous aerobic or physical activity, such as walking, swimming, or yoga Hyperbaric oxygen therapy Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Compression garments Electromyostimulation Red-light therapy Sleep Eating enough Hydration BCAAs or Electrolytes Mobility/stretching /episode/index/show/thickbacon/id/28282178

EP 192 - Amanda Kroeker hits the bodybuilding stage a 09/23/2023

EP 191 - Shiny Happy People Pt 2 w/Everett 07/17/2023

EP 191 - Shiny Happy People Pt 2 w/Everett Notes about this episode from Dave: My background in IBLP ATI - attended a SBC church in Texas that was jokingly referred to as a Gothard church by the members and those who knew it. Did Alert Cadets (similar to Trail Life/Boy Scouts) which was a bunch of dads and sons doing Boy Scouts stuff but more Christian than BS. After hearing about Life Focus I applied and was a part of that program when I was 14 and again with Life Focus Advanced when I was 15. Those programs was a sort of juvenile delinquent reform program which included being on work details and working the entire 9 weeks while memorizing the book of James. I was the worst kid of the 20 or so that were there, graduating after my Dad flew in to pick me up (they issued you a LF shirt once you proved yourself). Got thrown into solitary confinement and they did a thing called voice-lockdown, applying the whole “Be still and know that I am God” verse literally for 2 weeks). After that experience I was invited to Life Focus Advanced. Even though I had nothing great to say about my time at Life Focus I begged my parents to let me go to LF Advanced. Attended that and it was a whole different level of psychological and spiritual twisting and trauma. Got locked in solitary confinement again for reacting in anger to my LIT. Attended ALERT when I turned 18 - it was physically the most brutal thing I had ever done. I dropped out of basic training during the 24 hour hike (yeah they hike with full packs on for 24 hours straight with breaks for meals). I went through a remediation program and requested to do the next basic training due to my Dad’s encouragement to not let this beat me. I made it through that basic training and took the EMT/Firefighting track and graduated in 2004. Finally attended Verity Institute and met my wife there. Got my bachelor degree and made some good friends I’m still in contact today. So to wrap up - did Alert Cadets from my 11th birthday 1997ish (didn’t mention we attended the national conference in Knoxville in 2000) and ended my time with IBLP/ATI in 2011. Issues with the organization and it’s objectives: Basic Seminar (their entrance seminar) systematizes everything into prooftexts for how and why you should live and the goal = success (a different type of prosperity gospel) A very literal reading of prooftexts that can go any which way the leader wants it to go All law, no gospel Christianity is behavior modification, period (not being hyperbolic) Confusing sanctification and justification Predatory nature of the authority - Bill Gothard surrounded himself with young very pretty girls at HQ and seeing he was “God’s Anointed One” few spoke against it and if they did, they were gone The umbrella of protection - if we live or act a certain way the devil can gain access…also the dad is the mediator between Christ and the mom/kids The group-mentality - once people get into a herd, whatever that herd values, the members will tend to one up themselves to be the most excellent/extreme - which lead to some very messed up programs and teachings with zero oversight No hermeneutic in sight - if I think the verse means X…well it does, because I’m the one running the program (doesn’t only apply to Bill Gothard, but to those running other programs as well) Grace/Gospel tended to sound/smell like antinomianism. Unsure how to handle the concept of Christian liberty and grace. Issues I’m still dealing with: I understand where my Dad was coming from. He saw a bunch of dads and sons camping and doing daily devotions around a campfire and was like, “This is what I’m not seeing at my local church with the youth group leader eating goldfish…I want more of this.” Upon jumping in and seeing the basic seminar, without a strong theological background, it kinda made sense on it’s face. Fundamentalist churches were tackling more issues than the basic John 3:16 one. Issues like modesty, male and female relationships, music, daily devotions, how much TV is the right amount, drinking, etc. These check boxes appealed to those who were very analytical/engineering types like my dad. And why not jump in deeper, you’re going from milk to meat right? I understand the community that he was looking for. IBLP/ATI offered that along with a bunch of shiny happy people who were very respectful, dressed well, and worked very hard. These things were all very attractive - so how do we “then” live that separates the piles of “filthy rags” that is our personal righteousness but at the same time speaks to many verses in the Bible that seems to indicate that sanctification takes work (John 14:15, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”) Is fruit inspection biblical or is it just measuring one’s sanctification against another? I tend to find myself spiraling into an obnoxious Reformed Pub person - is it a sin to do BLANK? But let’s dig in a bit Is it a sin to have standards for your family and how they live and have expectations for them to make certain choices and if they don’t, to be disappointed in them, seeking to restore them Is it a sin to read the Bible daily? Is it a sin to read it once a week? Is it a sin to get so habitual with Bible reading that you start to worry if you miss a day here or there? Music - can listening to certain music be sinful Language - are naughty words sinful What does it mean to keep the Sabbath holy? Can you sin doing that? Where’s the line What keeps us from turning into easy believe-ism nominal Christians? Shouldn’t we have some sort of safeguards to keep us a peculiar people? Shouldn’t we work to not be like the culture? How do reformed people deal with legalism? Are there legalistic reformed peeps or is this more a fundy thing within IFB/SBC circles? Why is Michael Horton so dang sexy? A big error in the IBLP/ATI environment was the basic seminar was ALL about me being successful and what I needed to do to attain that. It’s me centered, and I probably could not do enough. My righteousness had to exceed Bill Gothard’s who fasted 40 days at a time and was single to serve God. /episode/index/show/thickbacon/id/27481032