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 424 Why Do I Keep Doing What I Hate?
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Have you ever known exactly what you should do… and still done the opposite?
In Romans 7:15–20, the Apostle Paul describes one of the most relatable struggles in the entire Bible: “For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.”
In this episode, Coach Chris Wilson unpacks Paul’s raw honesty about the internal war between the desire to obey God and the pull of the sinful nature. This isn’t just about bad habits — it’s about the deeper spiritual conflict every believer faces.
You’ll learn:
• Why the struggle with sin doesn’t mean your faith is fake
• The difference between conviction and condemnation
• The two common traps that keep Christians stuck (shame and self-reliance)
• Why willpower alone can’t defeat the flesh
• How Romans 8 provides the hope and power that Romans 7 exposes
If you’ve ever felt frustrated, discouraged, or tired of repeating the same cycle — this conversation will remind you that the fight itself is evidence of spiritual life.
The war within is real… but so is the Spirit of God.
Your struggle is not proof that God has left you. Sometimes it’s proof that He’s working.
Scripture: Romans 7:15–20 (NIV), with references to Romans 7:24–25 and Romans 8:1-4, 26-28.
Time Stamps
0:00 – Is your struggle proof you’re spiritually alive?
0:32 – Welcome to the Strong by Design podcast!
0:55 – Join host Chris Wilson for today’s special solo episode
4:51 – Why you keep doing the very thing you hate
6:59 – The inner battle nobody talks about
8:35 – Is it lack of discipline or spiritual warfare?
10:32 – Why the fight doesn’t mean you’ve failed God
13:40 – The two subtle lies that keep you stuck
15:45 – Why “trying harder” keeps backfiring
17:42 – The turning point that changes everything
18:23 – From constant defeat to unexpected power
19:14 – What if freedom is already available?
21:42 – Why the struggle shouldn’t shock you
22:16 – The secret strength found in confession
23:02 – Surrender: the daily move that shifts everything
27:08 – Why you can stop chasing perfection
27:28 – Could the struggle mean God is at work?
29:14 – You’re not broken — you’re in a battle!
30:32 – Please share and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast!
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