The Warrior Up Podcast with Amy Smith
Hey Warrior Sister, I’m Amy! Welcome to the Warrior Up Podcast! This weekly podcast is a special place where we can seek God together for our healthiest and fittest bodies, minds, and spirits, and be authentic in our life journeys. My heart and mission is to inspire and motivate you through the love, truth, and grace of Jesus Christ to make the most of every day and to MOVE forward into your best life in Him and for Him. I’m still a work in progress, but God has given me freedom in every way! With over 25 years of experience in the fitness world and a lifetime of walking with the Lord, He has put a fire in my heart to help you walk in your freedom and to ENJOY the process. I mean, we GET to do this! We get to live for Jesus and get fit HIS way! Let’s Warrior Up for such a time as this!
Episodes
159 episodes
Ep. 159 God is Still Calling You (What We Learned at the Dream Center)
Fit friend in Christ, have you ever wondered if God still has a purpose for your life... or if you've missed your opportunity?In this episode, my husband, Tim, and I share what God taught us during our recent trip to the Los Angeles Drea...
Ep. 158 When Shame Says Stay Away but Jesus Says Come Home | Rachel's Story of Redemption & Recovery
Have you ever felt like you've gone too far, messed up too much, or disappointed God beyond repair?In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, my sweet friend Rachel shares her story of redemption, recovery, and the incredible gra...
Ep. 157 | 5 Ways to Stay Steady This Summer in Your Faith, Fitness & Health
Fit Sister, have you ever noticed how easy it is to get out of your routine during the summer?The schedules change. Vacations happen. Late nights turn into slow mornings. Before you know it, the healthy habits that were serving you so we...
Ep. 156 | 7 Disciplines That Will Forever Change Your Spirit, Mind & Body
Fit Sister,One year ago this week, my book Get Fit On Purpose was released into the world. As I've reflected on that journey, I've realized something powerful:These 7 disciplines aren't just chapters in a book.They...
Ep. 155 Food Was Never Meant to Control You | Finding Freedom with Jesus
Dear Fit Sister and Daughter of God… food is one of God’s gifts. But for so many women, it has quietly become a struggle filled with cravings, shame, emotional eating, exhaustion, and the constant cycle of “starting over Monday.”In today...
Ep. 154 Why You're Gaining Weight Even When You're Trying: Hormones, Stress & Healing with Jesus
Fit Sister… if you’ve been feeling frustrated with your body lately, this conversation is for you. 💜Maybe you’re trying to eat better, move more, and stay consistent… yet you still feel inflamed, exhausted, puffy, stressed, discouraged, ...
Ep. 153 Why So Many Christian Women Feel Defeated in Their Bodies & 3 Ways to Win with Jesus
Fit Sister, so many Christian women love Jesus deeply… yet still feel exhausted, discouraged, overwhelmed, frustrated in their bodies, and stuck in the cycle of shame, stress, inconsistency, and starting over.In this heartfelt episode of...
Ep. 152 Fit Sister... You Don't Need More Willpower — You Need God's Power
Fit Sister… are you exhausted from trying harder all the time?Trying to lose the weight.Trying to feel confident again.Trying to “fix” yourself.Trying to stay motivated.In today’s deeply personal episode, I share: a Mo...
Ep. 151 Feel Too Far Gone to Start Again? Jesus Will Help You Get Up (Carla’s Dream Center Story)
Fit Sister, have you ever felt like you’ve messed up too much… fallen too many times… or gone too far to truly start over?In this deeply powerful Warrior Up conversation, I sit down with Carla inside the chapel of the Los Angeles Dream C...
Ep. 150 Jesus Changes Everything: Why You Must Not Give Up, Fit Sister (Amber’s Dream Center Story)
Fit Sister, this week on The Warrior Up Podcast, I’m sitting down at the Los Angeles Dream Center with my dear friend Amber for one of the most hope-filled conversations we’ve had yet.If you have ever felt tired, ashamed, stuck, or like ...
Ep. 149 Strength Training Isn't Optional in Midlife, Fit Sister (Here's Why)
Fit Sister… If you’ve been feeling tired, weaker, or like your body just isn’t responding the way it used to… this episode is for you.Strength training is not just a “nice option.” It’s non-negotiable if you want to feel better, move wel...
Ep. 148 Why You Keep Starting Over in Fitness & How to Stay Consistent with Jesus
Fit Sister… this one is for you.Have you ever felt so motivated to start your fitness journey… only to lose momentum a few days or weeks later?You’re not alone, and there is so much hope in Jesus.In today’s episode of T...
Ep. 147 Taking Care of Yourself is Not Selfish (It's Biblical)
Fit Sister… have you ever felt guilty for taking time to work out, eat well, or simply take care of yourself?Like you should be doing something for someone else instead?In this episode, we’re getting real about why so many Christi...
Ep. 146 Why Most Women Regain the Weight + 3 Ways to Stay Free with Jesus
Hey Fit Sister.Have you ever lost weight… only to find it slowly creeping back on?You started strong. You had momentum. But somewhere along the way… life happened.In this episode, we’re talking about why so many women regai...
Ep. 145 Tired, Bloated & Craving Sugar? 3 Simple Shifts to Escape the Ultra-Processed Food Trap & Eat God's Way
Fit Sister… can we talk honestly for a second?If you’ve been feeling tired… dealing with constant cravings… feeling bloated or just off in your body… and wondering why nothing seems to change ~ this episode is for you.This isn’t a...
Ep. 144 Jesus Can Redeem Your Story Too: How Fitness Became Part of My Healing
Fit Sister… if you’ve ever felt like giving up on yourself… like you’ve tried to change but nothing seems to stick… or maybe you’ve believed the lie that you’ll never really change... this episode is for you.In today’s episode, I’m shari...
Ep. 143 | 5 Ways to Beat Self-Defeat in Your Fitness and Health Journey with Jesus
Fit Sister… have you ever started strong in your fitness journey, only to fall off track and feel discouraged?Maybe you’ve thought:“I’ve failed too many times.”“I just don’t have the discipline.”“What’s the point?”
Ep. 142 Faith & Fitness in Uncertain Times: How Christian Women Stay Strong in Body, Mind & Spirit
Hey Fit Sister in Christ 💜If the world has felt heavy and your body or peace has taken a hit lately, this episode is for you. In this honest conversation, I share a personal moment that reminded me how urgent and precious life is ~ and w...
Ep. 141 Christian Testimony: Christina's 80-Pound Weight Loss & Fitness Journey with Jesus
Hey Fit Sisters, today’s episode is extra special! I’m chatting with my dear friend Christina, who has faithfully walked her weight loss and fitness journey with Jesus at the center. Her story is real, honest, and packed with encouragemen...
Ep. 140 Abide in Jesus and Do THIS One Thing to Lose Weight for Good
Fit Sister, imagine approaching your health with confidence, knowing you’re caring for your body in a way that reflects God’s wisdom, not culture’s confusion.In this episode, we’re talking about steady, life-giving habits that support ba...
Ep. 139 Christian Weight Loss: 5 Ways to Lose the Weight That Actually Last, Part 2
Fit Sister… are you tired of starting over with weight loss?In Part 2 of this 2-part series, I’m sharing Godly ways to lose weight that actually last ~ without extremes, quick fixes, or diet culture. We’ll talk about sustainable n...
Ep. 138 Christian Weight Loss: 5 Ways to Lose the Weight That Actually Last, Part 1
Fit Sister… are you tired of starting over with weight loss?In Part 1 of this 2-part series, I’m sharing Godly ways to lose weight that actually last ~ without extremes, quick fixes, or diet culture. We’ll talk about sustainable n...
Ep. 137 | 5 Reasons Why Strength Training Matters for Women Who Follow Jesus
Fit Sister, thanks so much for being here!Today, I’m sharing why strength training has become a non-negotiable in my own life and why it matters so much for women who follow Jesus. I’ll walk you through weight training ~ the myths and fa...
Ep. 136 Coaching Q&A: Faith-Fueled Answers to Your Health & Fitness Questions Part 2
Fit Sisters, this is Part 2 of our Coaching Q&A. Today’s episode is a coaching-style conversation with real questions from real women who love Jesus and want to care for their bodies without guilt, shame, or the pressure to strive.If...
Ep. 135 Coaching Q&A: Faith-Fueled Answers to Your Health & Fitness Questions Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Fit Sisters, today’s episode is a coaching-style Q&A with real questions from women who love Jesus and want to care for their bodies without guilt, shame, or the pressure to strive.If you’ve been feeling tir...