{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#1056  Faith, Fitness, and the Cost of Discipleship | Corey Sanders on Following Jesus","description":"What does real transformation actually take? In this powerful conversation, Aaron Brewer, guest host, sits down with Corey Sanders\u2014known as the \u201cF.I.T. Pastor\u201d\u2014a shepherd at heart who is passionate about helping people live fully aligned in body, mind, and spirit. Corey doesn\u2019t just talk about faith and fitness\u2014he lives it. With a background rooted in athletics and a calling to ministry, his life reflects a deep commitment to growth, discipline, and becoming who God created him to be. Together, Aaron and Corey explore what it means to pursue a transformation that goes beyond the surface. Because the truth is\u2014real change doesn\u2019t happen halfway. It happens when we come to the end of ourselves. In this episode, you\u2019ll hear:   Corey\u2019s journey from athlete to pastor\u2014and how both shaped his view of discipline and purpose   Why many people don\u2019t experience transformation (and what\u2019s actually required)   The role of suffering in growth\u2014and why we can\u2019t bypass it   What it means to \u201ccome to the end of yourself\u201d and why that\u2019s where breakthrough begins   How self-denial and disciplining the flesh leads to freedom, not restriction   Why understanding your identity in Christ changes everything   Key Takeaway: If we\u2019re not intentional about our lives, it\u2019s easy to drift\u2014to wake up one day and realize we\u2019ve been coasting. But transformation comes when we choose to live awake, aware, and fully surrendered. Listener Reflection: Where in your life have you been coasting? What might it look like to fully surrender that area to God\u2014and trust Him with the process of transformation? Connect with Corey: fitchurch.tv | coreysanders.tv \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;Join RW+ for community, faith-fueled workouts, and real freedom (including our Food &amp;amp; Body Freedom Group): [link] \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;Train with us \u2014 become a Revelation Wellness Instructor or LiveWell Coach: [link] \ud83d\udc49 Get connected:&amp;nbsp;revelationwellness.org&amp;nbsp;| Instagram |  YouTube Loved this episode? Hit follow, share it with a friend, and drop a quick review! Want to go deeper? Leave a voice message (include the episode #)\u2014we can\u2019t wait to hear what\u2019s stirring in you! \ud83d\ude4c  Follow |  Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message ","author_name":"Revelation Wellness - Healthy &amp; Whole","author_url":"https:\/\/www.revelationwellness.org","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40536780\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40536780"}