Welcome to Power Athlete Radio. A podcast dedicated to empowering your performance every damn day. Join former NFL pro and Power Athlete Founder John Welbourn as he dissects the greatest minds in strength & conditioning and more. Joining him is everyone’s favorite coach and hair model Chris a.k.a. “Tex” McQuilkin, Power Athlete’s Director of Performance. So whether your goal is to Be The Hammer, Destroy Mediocrity or simply Move The Dirt, you’ve come to the right place.
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Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend, Oregon. Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts. At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God. We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements ...
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Hosted by best-selling author, speaker and performance coach Brett Bartholomew, the Art of Coaching Podcast is a weekly show aimed at getting to the core of what it takes to change attitudes & behaviors in the weight-room, boardroom and everywhere in between.
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E348 | Tex McQuilkin: Strategies for Dealing with Poor Coaching and Feedback in Sport
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Empty Coaching. Words and phrases that lack teeth. “Good job! You’re getting there! I like that.” “We’ve got to get better. C’mon, step it up. That’s not what I’m looking for.” We’ve all been guilty of letting these clichés fly out of our mouths at one point or another. But do they actually help inspire change or simply fill the silence? In today’s…
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“I’M DONE.” It’s one of the most frustrating feelings in the world. You’ve tried everything to fix things but just can’t get through to someone. You keep hitting the wall over and over. But what if there’s a way to revisit the problem, to approach it from a different angle, and open their minds (and ours) to new possibilities? In this compact episo…
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Remembering Who We Are, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 5.5, Matthew 23.11, 2 Corinthians 5. Join us this Sunday, either online or in-person, to hear a powerful message about promoting healing, peace, and the common good. Let’s come together to e…
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Ep 779: What makes Special Ops so special?
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Tune in as John sits down with Delta operator John McPhee, aka “The Sheriff of Baghdad", and ex-Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille. We’re diving deep into the war on terror—think hunting down bad guys and wild tales from Saddam’s gold-plated palaces. These guys will break down the evolution of Special Forces and what it takes to push the limits in training, …
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Generosity - Speaking a Good Word into People’s Lives, with Rev. Dr. Rob Hagan. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9, , Acts 7:59-60. Join us this Sunday, either online or in-person, to hear an inspiring message on activating hope, living in abundance, and becoming ‘divi…
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Ep 778: Classic re-up: Wendler's Wisdom
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Missed it the first time? Here’s your shot at redemption. Jim Wendler’s back, and this time he’s shaping the next generation of football savages as a high school strength coach. No studies, no fluff—just blood, scars, and 5/3/1 grit. Tune in as we reboot one of our all-time favorite episodes, where Wendler proves the game may have softened, but rea…
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E347 | Dr. Emma Hite: Managing Motherhood, Expectations and Life Transitions
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Our lives are not the movies. When sudden, unpredictable events like family hardships or natural disasters strike, it can feel like we’re living in one. But more often, the changes in our stories are subtle. The turmoil is internal, and we’re left to wrestle with our challenges quietly, on our own. Today’s guest is no stranger to this real-life pus…
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Love Anyway…Don’t Be A Jerk, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Mark 7.24-30. Join us this Sunday to hear a thought-provoking message on loving others, even those we disagree with. Whether online or in-person, come with an open mind and heart as we explore …
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Ep 777: Are you really a leader? Here's what it takes
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Leadership isn’t built in the comfort zone, it’s forged in the fire. Ex-Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille sits down with John to drop some serious knowledge bombs on how to lead when the heat’s on. If you want to learn how elite teams thrive in chaos, this is a MUST listen. Tune in and level up your leadership game. Shownotes 00:00:27 - Work Ethic 00:10:40 …
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We’ve all heard the motivational phrase, “Failure isn’t an option.” It sounds inspiring, but is it really true? Failure, in reality, is an option—often chosen in the form of inaction, silence, or the unwillingness to engage. How many times have you held back an idea, avoided speaking up, or let a moment pass because of the fear of judgment? Playing…
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Being There for One Another, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 5.43-44; John 8; Psalm 19; Colossians 3.12,15. Join us this Sunday, either online or in person, to hear a powerful message on choosing love over malice, even in divided times. Let’s com…
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776: The Future of Entrepreneurship
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TrainHeroic CEO Ben Crookston joins John for a powerful discussion on what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur. They dive deep into the mindset needed for success, share insights on the top entrepreneurs redefining the game, and explore how AI is set to reshape the future of business and life. If you’re hungry for real talk on resilience, growth…
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E345 | In Case You Missed It E202: Why Facts and Logic Don't Change Our Minds
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Why would someone hold on to a false or inaccurate belief even when you’ve laid out all the facts and logic in front of them? You couldn’t have been more clear in presenting your argument! Your reasoning is solid, but maybe it’s not the absence of evidence that’s preventing them from changing their perspective—it might be the way the information wa…
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Joy as Radical Resistance, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Join us this Sunday, either online or in-person, to hear an inspiring message about finding joy and beauty even in the midst of life’s challenges. Come explore “The Braver Way” with us. It could be just wha…
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Arash Soofiani is back, and we're rolling deep on how to set your kids up for success in jiu-jitsu—spoiler alert: it’s not about raising the next UFC champ. It’s about giving your kid a space to grow, have fun, and make mistakes (without you shouting ‘Game 7’ vibes from the sideline). Tune in for the blueprint on finding the right gym, the right co…
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It’s the holy grail of mental health and wellness for many people. Almost all of us, at one point or another, have chased the elusive 'work-life balance,' hoping to find the perfect harmony between our careers and personal lives. But is 'balance' really the right word? Perhaps it’s a misnomer that oversimplifies the complexity of juggling work and …
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What is the Work of Love that is Ours to do?, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: A Braver Way A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 7.13-14. Join us this Sunday to hear an inspiring message about how ordinary people can change the world through a movement of love. About the Series, A Braver Way: Fin…
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Our very own Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani, takes us down the rabbit hole as he breaks down his journey from 350 lbs to 250, talking the real reasons behind the weight gain and the toughest battles he fought to drop that weight. Arash doesn’t sugarcoat the mindset shift it took to lose 100 lbs—this is about more than just the gym. Plus, we dive int…
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“They just won’t listen. No matter how clearly I explain it, they refuse to see my side of things. It’s like talking to a brick wall." Have you ever felt like this, like you're hitting a dead end with someone who just won’t budge? Influencing people is an art, one that often requires more than just logic and facts, especially in today’s world where…
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The Power of Persistent Faith, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Standalone Services A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 18:1-8. Join us this Sunday to hear an inspiring message on the power of persistence, based on the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8. Whether online or in-person, you…
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Ep 773: The SPECIFICS of Strength Training
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Dane Miller from Peak Strength, a leader in Olympic strength training is here to dive into how Olympians build elite power, the evolution of strength training for female athletes, and the future of women’s strength sports. Coaches, athletes, and anyone looking to level up—tune in and discover how to up your game. Shownotes 00:01:27 - How Austin has…
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Am I a bad person? Nike’s latest ad asks this question, and the internet erupted in response. But is the real issue the ad, or what it reveals about our relationship with competition and ambition? In this episode, Brett Bartholomew delves into the controversy surrounding Nike's recent ad, featuring Willem Dafoe’s voice and a striking depiction of a…
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Would Jesus Be a Christian?, with Rev. Barry Heath. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 5.1-20. Join us this Sunday as we explore the question, “Would Jesus be a Christian?”. Rev. Barry Heath will examine Jesus’ teachings, particularly the Beatitudes, to understand how they should guide our faith a…
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Ep 772: Cryotherapy; more than just a trend
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Wyatt Ewing, the brain behind Ice Barrel, is here to talk building a game-changing name in cold therapy from scratch. We dig into his journey, the grind, and the science of cryo—beyond the hype, it’s all about real gains and mental toughness. Whether you’re a cold plunge vet or a rookie, this one’s packed with gems to help you harness the cold and …
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E341 | 3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Relationship with Your Spouse or Partner
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We’ve all been there. Our significant other is struggling and we ask “how can I help?” While this is well-intentioned, is there anything we can do proactively to meet these challenges head on, before things completely unravel? Conversely, how can we express our own needs and clearly address what’s really bothering us, so we’re both on the same page…
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