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Build a House, Build a Life: Mission & Meaning in Belize

Build a House, Build a Life: Mission & Meaning in Belize

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In episode 262 of the Fit Father Project Podcast, we pull back the curtain on our Belize mission & service trip with two of our past travelers, Erin Bohannon (Fit Mother) and Geoff Rothman (Fit Father). You’ll hear why a health and fitness community chooses to serve—channeling the strength we build in the gym into something bigger—as we partner with Koinonia Ministries in Orange Walk to help construct a safe home for a local mom. We walk through the real flow of the week: simple, clean lodging; breakfasts at the church; hands-on building (from foundation to walls and roof); and shared dinners with local families that deliver deep perspective and joy. We also cover safety (we move as a group and even do morning street workouts), why the build progresses over multiple trips, and how seemingly small contributions (like replacing a church kitchen oven) create outsized impact.

We call it “service + adventure” for a reason. After the build, we explore the country’s beauty—Mayan sites, snorkeling around Caye Caulker, and even a wooden outdoor “jungle gym.” Families and teens thrive on this trip, finding meaningful roles on site and memories that last. We share dates, costs, and logistics for the next trip (starting June 6, 2026), plus how you can join us or support the project if travel isn’t possible. If Belize has been on your heart—or you’re ready to put your fitness to work—this conversation will show you exactly what to expect and how to get involved.

Key Takeaways
  • Service is the natural next step of vibrant health—use your energy to help others.
  • We partner with Koinonia Ministries in Orange Walk to build a safe home for Romani and her kids.
  • Expect simple, clean lodging; daily construction; shared meals; and rich cross-cultural connection.
  • Families and teens thrive on this trip (safe, supervised, real work that matters).
  • We mix in adventure—Mayan temples, Caye Caulker snorkeling, and the outdoor “jungle gym.”
  • If you can’t come, donating (and employer matches) makes a huge impact.

Better Belize It - June 2026!

Website: https://www.fitfatherproject.com/belize-mission-trip/

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  • Belize Service Trip — June 6-12, 2026. For information: www.fitfatherproject.com/belize


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