Rooted in Faith Fitness | Christian Fitness, Daily Habits, Workout Tips, Contentment
Are you ready to finally feel content with your body? Are you craving a deeper connection with God? Do you wish you could be more consistent with your workouts? In this podcast you will learn how to merge your faith and fitness so that you can grow in confidence of who God created you to be while utilizing your health to bring Him glory. My mission is to equip you with simple solutions that help you gain contentment with your body and consistency in your workouts while keeping God at the center of it all. We’ll do this through digging into God’s Word, building daily habits, and talking about all things faith and fitness. If you’re ready to let go of worldly fitness standards and stand out for God’s kingdom while building a healthy lifestyle, then this is the place for you! Come and join me and let’s grow together! Hey there! I’m Kersey, a wife, boy-mom, and fitness enthusiast. For years I tried to find my worth in all the wrong places - relationships, jobs, how much weight I could lift. But, they all left me in the same place, feeling empty and discontent. I finally learned what it took to become content in who God created me to be and the body He blessed me with. I built daily rhythms into my lifestyle that gave me freedom in my fitness and joy in my walk with God. I’m so excited you’re here and I can’t wait to do life with you! If you’re ready to finally feel good about your body, take your relationship with God to the next level, get ridiculously consistent with your workouts, and do it all with simple and actionable solutions - then this podcast is for you! Grab your Bible, pick up those weights, and let’s get started! Email me - Kersey.kelly2@gmail.com Join the FB group - Fit by Kersey - Community @ https://bit.ly/fitbykersey-community Catch me on Instagram - @fit.by.kersey
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7 days ago
7 days ago
Have you ever felt like there has to be a quicker way to reach your health goals? Maybe you’ve tried every shortcut—pills, diets, hacks—hoping for a breakthrough. But what if the one thing you’re missing is actually more simple… and more powerful than you think?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the one habit that fuels every other habit—and no, it’s not another fitness or nutrition tip. It’s the one daily rhythm that has completely transformed my life and the lives of so many women I’ve worked with.
We’ll talk about:
Why habits matter more than goals when it comes to lasting change
The biggest mistake we make when trying to “fix” our health
How spending consistent time with God impacts your energy, discipline, and peace
Why perfection isn’t the goal—and what to do instead
Simple ways to build this habit into your day (even if you’re busy!)
If you’re ready to finally feel peace in your health journey, find freedom from overwhelm, and create rhythms that actually last—this episode is for you.
🎧 Grab your journal, hit play, and let’s walk this out together
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Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
Are you tired of feeling stuck in a cycle of striving, shame, and frustration with your body? True peace isn't found in perfect workouts or the latest diet—it's found through surrender.
In this episode, we’re diving into what it means to truly surrender your health to God and how doing so brings deep, lasting peace. We’ll walk through biblical definitions of peace, the reasons you feel overwhelmed in your health journey, and five practical ways to start surrendering today. You’ll learn how to shift from striving to abiding, from stress to stillness—and discover that peace isn’t earned, it’s received.
If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to do all the “right” things but still end up feeling empty or discontent, this one's for you. Discover how true peace begins when you let go of control and surrender your health and fitness journey to God.
You’ll hear about:
What biblical peace actually means
How striving hinders your contentment
Why surrender is the key to peace in your health
Five simple steps to start surrendering today
Grab your Bible, take a breath, and let’s find the peace your soul is craving.
Verses Referenced:
Psalm 116:7
John 14:27
Isaiah 55:8-9
James 1:5
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Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Are you feeling discouraged because your results aren’t coming fast enough? You’re not alone.
Have you ever stopped to ask — does God really care about what I eat, how I move, or if I take care of my body?
In this episode, we’re digging into what Scripture says about honoring God with our health and why your physical choices matter more than you might think.
We’ll talk about why your workouts, meals, and even your rest can be powerful acts of obedience — and how staying spiritually and physically strong equips you to walk fully in the purpose God has for you.
Get ready to be encouraged, challenged, and reminded that your daily choices are about so much more than checking a box... they're about glorifying Him!
✨ Grab your coffee and come join me — and be sure to hop over to the Facebook group afterward and share one step you’re taking to honor God with your health this week!
Verses Referenced:
Genesis 12:1-4
Genesis 22:15-18
1 Samuel 17:45-46
1 Samuel 18:14
2 Samuel 8:6 & 14
Matthew 22:36-40
John 15:5
Romans 12:1-2
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
1 Corinthians 10:31
Colossians 3:17
Colossians 3:23-24
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Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of guilt and shame around your body or your fitness journey?
In this raw and honest episode, I share my personal story of striving, overtraining, and chasing an unattainable ideal—and how God met me in the middle of it all.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still feel stuck, this episode is for you. We’ll talk about how God makes beauty from the mess, what it means to be a new creation in Him, and how to start surrendering your health journey to the One who created you.
Verses Referenced:
2 Corinthians 5:17
Isaiah 43:18-19
John 15:1-5, 11
2 Corinthians 12:9
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Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
Are you feeling discouraged because your results aren’t coming fast enough? You’re not alone.
In this episode, we’re unpacking the real reason slow progress feels so discouraging. I’ll let you in on a secret, it has less to do with your results and more to do with your expectations. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I should be further along by now,” this one’s for you.
You’ll learn:
Why quick fixes leave you stuck in the long run
How your mindset about “arriving” is keeping you discouraged
What scripture shows us about slow, steady growth (and sanctification!)
Why your health journey is more spiritual than you may realize
What it looks like to truly surrender your timeline to God
This episode will help you realign your goals, reset your expectations, and find peace right where you are.
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Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
You’ve been living with a certain mindset for a long time—the belief that once you lose weight, then you’ll finally feel good about yourself. That hitting a certain number on the scale will make you beautiful, confident, free, and happy.
It’s easy to believe that losing weight is what will bring us true joy and satisfaction because that’s what the world tells us.
From media and ads to clothing stores and influencers, we’re told that happiness comes when we’re thinner. That life will be better once we fit into our pre-pregnancy jeans or look like that fitness influencer on Instagram.
But here’s the truth: none of those things will bring lasting joy.
Real freedom, confidence, and contentment won’t come from your body changing. They come from Jesus.
Not just knowing Him—but fully surrendering your health journey to Him and rooting your worth, identity, and satisfaction in who He says you are.
If you’ve been chasing the number on the scale and still feel empty, this episode will help you shift your mindset and start finding true peace—not in your progress, but in God’s presence.
Verses Referenced:
John 8:44
John 14:6
2 Corinthians 10:4-5
Philippians 4:8
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Consistency is key to seeing results in any fitness journey, but it’s often one of the hardest things to maintain, especially when life gets hectic. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top 5 tips to help you stay consistent with your workouts, no matter how busy things get.
We all start with the best intentions, whether it's the beginning of the year or just a new season in life, but how do you turn those intentions into lasting habits? In this episode, I break down why consistency is so important and how you can overcome common obstacles that keep you from sticking with your fitness goals.
Here’s what we cover in this episode:
Why consistency is the secret to getting results
How small daily habits lead to big changes over time
The power of having a "something is better than nothing" mindset
My top 5 tips to get consistent with your workouts, even on your busiest days
Why giving yourself grace is essential for long-term success
Related Episodes:
Episodes 19-22: Goal Setting Series (mentioned in the "Set Clear Goals & Know Your Why" section)
If you’re ready to stop the cycle of starting and stopping and finally build consistency in your workouts, be sure to listen all the way through. And if you’re looking for more support, I’d love to help you create a personalized plan that works with your life.
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Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Tired of Comparing Yourself? Here’s the Simple Shift That Will Set You Free
Comparison is a liar. It sneaks in and convinces you that someone else’s body, life, or success is the standard. That if you just looked like her, or had her life, you’d finally feel confident and content. But the truth? That’s not what God wants for you.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a simple but powerful shift that helped me step out of the comparison trap and find peace with my body and my life. I’ll also share the drastic step I took that completely changed my mindset (and no, it’s probably not what you expect!).
If you’re tired of feeling like you don’t measure up, this episode is exactly what you need to hear. Let’s break free together!
If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by leaving a rating & review! Your support helps bring God’s light into the fitness space and encourages more women to find freedom in their identity.
Verses Referenced:
Psalm 139:13-14
Ephesians 1:4
If this episode encouraged you share it with a friend and leave me a review! I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway!
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Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Have you ever felt like your fitness journey is more about proving yourself than honoring God?
Maybe you catch yourself obsessing over the way you look, striving to hit new goals just to feel accomplished, or even comparing yourself to other women in the gym. It’s so easy to slip into that mindset—because that’s what the world tells us fitness is all about.
But what if I told you that your workouts were never meant to be about you? What if the pressure to measure up is actually keeping you from the freedom God wants for you?
In today’s episode, we’re breaking down how to shift from a self-focused fitness mindset to one that’s truly centered on God—so you can stop chasing external validation and start embracing the internal transformation He wants to do in you first.
We’ll talk about what it looks like to stay humble in your journey, remember God’s faithfulness, and trust that He’s the one producing your growth. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re never doing enough, this one’s for you.
Verses Referenced:
Deuteronomy 6, 7, & 8
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Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Have you ever felt like the moment you try to step into God’s plan for your health—or your life in general—you’re met with resistance at every turn? Like the second you commit to doing things differently, doubt, frustration, and setbacks come out of nowhere?
That’s not a coincidence. The enemy doesn’t want you to find freedom. He wants to keep you stuck in old patterns, questioning if God’s way is really worth it.
In today’s episode, we’re breaking down how to recognize the enemy’s schemes, stay firm in God’s direction, and keep moving forward—even when it feels hard.
We dive into real-life examples like one of my clients who felt tempted to rush through the process of transformation by reverting to old habits. But she recognized this was the enemy trying to hold her back from stepping into the freedom God had planned for her. We also explore the importance of trusting God’s timing, staying humble, and letting Him do the deep heart work before any real change happens.
You’ll hear:
How the enemy tries to hold us back from following God’s direction
What to do when opposition arises in your health, fitness, or life
Practical tips to stay rooted in God’s plan, like putting on the full armor of God, fervent prayer, and finding wise counsel
Real stories of women who are learning to trust God’s process over the world’s quick fixes
Let me know what you think about this episode, and I look forward to connecting with you more in the Facebook group!
Verses Referenced:
John 10:10
John 16:33
Ephesians 6:10-18
Psalm 34
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