Strong By Design Podcast
We believe that you are STRONG BY DESIGN. We believe you were made in God’s image to have a strong body, mind and spirit. The Strong by Design podcast is the #1 resource for strength, health, and fitness solutions in the world. Tune in for expert interviews, fitness tips, nutrition advice, free workout sheets, supplement giveaways all while being encouraged, inspired and entertained. Brought to you by Critical Bench who reaches over 30 million fans per month between our email newsletter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. If you're interested in being a guest on the show or doing a collaboration please send an email to strongbydesignpodcast@gmail.comNew Episodes go LIVE every week on Wednesday and sometimes bonus releases on Saturday. So let’s get ready to unlock your potential and transform your life!
Strong By Design Podcast
Ep 407 Never Feeling 'Good Enough' ft. Chris Wilson
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Why do so many of us — even the most accomplished, grateful, and faith-filled — still wrestle with feeling like we’re not enough?
In this deeply personal solo episode, Coach Chris Wilson opens up about the quiet struggle of inadequacy — how it’s shaped by childhood wounds, difficult relationships, societal pressure, and spiritual disconnection. He reflects on his own upbringing, including past traumas and a verbally abusive parent, and how those early seeds of doubt can follow us into adulthood.
Chris explores the emotional weight of regret, the trap of comparison, and the idols we unknowingly cling to that pull us away from our true identity in Christ. With Scripture as his guide, he reminds listeners that our worth is not defined by the world — it’s found in the love of a perfect God who created us strong by design.
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I’m not enough,” this episode is for you. You’re not alone — and you’re more loved than you realize.
Time Stamps
00:43 – Welcome to the Strong By Design podcast!
01:07 – Join host Chris Wilson for today’s special solo episode
03:49 – Learn what's behind today's topic
07:21 – The impact of opinions: Strangers or those closest to us
11:21 – Chris gets real about his childhood
17:57 – Understanding the feeling of inadequacy
20:51 – Knowing the emotional weight of regret
23:05 – Prioritizing things over meaning: A wake-up call
27:55 – Powerful Bible verses you’ll want to remember
30:08 – Discover the danger of poor influences in our lives
36:37 – Learn the right response to sin
38:48 – Please share and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast!
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