Most athletes know how to push through. Few know how to activate. The wall is coming, the phone is ringing — and Luke Parker is about to show you how to answer.

Luke Parker — elite CrossFit athlete, Mayhem Faith competitor, Get Strong Ministries, former D1 baseball player, husband and father of two — has lived at the edge of human performance. He rides the line of overtraining daily, pushing mind, body, and nutrition to their absolute limit in pursuit of being the fittest man on earth. But the rep that changed everything wasn't in the gym.

There was a moment. A switch that flipped.

And on this episode of The Soul Gym, Luke tells you exactly what that moment was — and what it will cost you to have one of your own.

1 Timothy 4:8 tells us physical training has value. (Thumbs up if you train.) But training in godliness has value in ALL things. Luke lives that verse out loud — and in this conversation he draws the line between believing in Jesus and following Jesus. One keeps you comfortable. The other changes everything.

Luke speaks directly to the believer who is not all in. Not to guilt you — but to call you. Because Jesus didn't say pick up your cross once. He said pick up your cross and follow Me. Daily.

You will leave this episode with:
→ What it means to ACTIVATE your faith — not just hold it
→ The mindset behind elite performance that transfers directly to your walk with God
→ An analogy that will shake you to your core about what to do when you hit a wall
→ Luke's concept of THE PHONE CALL — and what answering it actually looks like
→ Why the desire to be all in matters more than being perfect
→ How full commitment to Jesus bleeds into everything: your training, your marriage, your fatherhood, your purpose

This one is for the athlete who's been on the edge of quitting — in the gym, in their faith, or both.

Pick up your cross. Answer the call. Follow Jesus, all in.

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God Bless,

Soul Bros

In this episode, Steve and Lance break down what it truly means to seize the day by tapping into the Holy Spirit and walking with Him today—not tomorrow, not someday… today.

We dive into Exodus 15–16, where God teaches His people to rely on manna for the day, not stockpiles for the future. God was shaping them to trust His provision, not their circumstances. The same is true for us—so why do we constantly worry about tomorrow?

Then we move to Matthew 6, where Jesus addresses the root of worry and exposes the heart of our doubt: Do we actually trust God to do what He says? He never tells us to pray for tomorrow’s bread—only today’s. So how do we live like we believe that?

We unpack:

• How to release the things that drain your power, like unforgiveness.
• The decision-making power we often throw away—and how to take it back.
• Why what you run to in chaos reveals what (or who) your god is.
• How to focus on what truly matters and seize the day spiritually.
• The cake analogy: having the ingredients (prayer, the Word, fellowship, stewardship) doesn’t matter unless we put them together daily.
• How to live each day aiming to bring God glory.

This episode is all about trusting God today, pursuing Him daily, and choosing the things that build momentum in your walk with Him.

Tune in—and seize the day.

Thank you for listening to the Kingdom Bros podcast. Partner with Lance and Steve by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5 star rating. Share an episode with someone God puts on your heart and tag us on instagram so we can give you a repost!

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-Visit Lance's website to book Lance to speak to your organization or team
-Order Lance's book "You are being planted, not buried"
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This one’s heavy but hopeful. In response to recent tragedies in the U.S., we’re taking the field to talk real about people — how to stay rooted in Christ, pick the right crew, and love hard even when the world is loud and broken. We’re ex-athletes who’ve been in locker rooms and life rooms — we’ll share the playbook: core values that make decisions easier, how proximity shapes you, the power of wise council and prayer, and why you should always choose kindness over being right. Expect raw stories, scripture, practical tips, and a take-home challenge to see the soul in others.

Thank you for listening to the Kingdom Bros podcast. Partner with Lance and Steve by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5 star rating. Share an episode with someone God puts on your heart and tag us on instagram so we can give you a repost!

Lance Thonvold's IG
Steve Watson's IG

Partner with Lance and Steve Financially Here:
Planted Not Buried Ministries

-Visit Lance's website to book Lance to speak to your organization or team
-Order Lance's book "You are being planted, not buried"
- BUY Ranger Plants a Seed: Children's book HERE on amazon