Courtney Foster
Welcome to the Fit for His Glory podcast where we give you spiritual insight and practical tools to use in your health and fitness journey as you pursue fitness for His glory. We hope that you'll learn, grow, and laugh with us and we are grateful that you're here!
In today's episode, we are re-sharing one of our very first topics: Is Fitness Biblical? We have so many new friends around here, we wanted to share this conversation again because it speaks so clearly about who we are at Fit for His Glory. We pray this is encouraging and challenging to you! Connect with us at www.fitforhisglory.co or on Instagram @fitforhisglory
What if the key to finding more peace, purpose, and joy in motherhood isn't adding more to your plate, but anchoring yourself more deeply in God's Word? In this conversation, Courtney sits down with Danielle Landry to talk about motherhood, faith, health, community, and the small daily choices that have transformed her life. Danielle shares her powerful testimony of coming to know Jesus in her 30s after walking through some of the hardest seasons of her life, including her son's epilepsy diagnosis, anxiety, depression, and a struggling marriage. Together, they discuss how God often works through ordinary moments, why community matters so much, and what it practically looks like to prioritize your relationship with God in the middle of busy family life. Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, navigating a difficult season, struggling to stay consistent in your faith, or simply longing for more joy in the everyday, we know that this conversation will encourage you and challenge you! RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Body Teaches the Soul and Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley The Daily Walk Bible Follow Danielle on social media at @thedailydaniii for encouragement on faith, motherhood, wellness, and finding joy in everyday life. Connect with us on Instagram @fitforhisglory or find us at www.fitforhisglory.co
Have you ever wondered how other moms actually structure their summers? In this episode, Caroline shares a behind-the-scenes look at what summer currently looks like in the Foster household. One that embraces slow mornings, flexible rhythms, time with Jesus, movement, family connection, and giving kids space to simply be kids. You'll hear how she structures her mornings, what their family prioritizes during the summer months, why boredom isn't something to fear, and how she's learning to create a life-giving summer without filling every moment with activities. In this episode Caroline shares: Why summer doesn't have to be packed with activities to be meaningful The value of boredom, creativity, and unstructured play How imagination helps children engage more deeply with Scripture Creating family rhythms instead of rigid schedules Caroline's current summer morning routine The role gratitude journaling has played in processing grief and recognizing God's faithfulness How prayer walks have become one of the most grounding parts of her day Non-negotiable habits for the Foster kids during the summer Why flexibility often serves families better than perfection Learning to ask what rhythms help your family flourish in this season Books Mentioned One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margin of Motherhood by Ashlee Gadd The Life-Giving Home by Sally Clarkson We hope this is encouraging for you and your family as summer gets into full swing!! CONNECT WITH US @FITFORHISGLORY OR WWW.FITFORHISGLORY.CO
What does it look like to steward your body well when you're walking through grief, loss, disappointment, or a season that feels impossible? In this powerful conversation, Courtney sits down with author, speaker, and grief coach Bethany Spencer to talk about the biblical practice of lament, how God meets us in our suffering, and why grief is not a barrier to intimacy with Him. Bethany shares her personal story of losing her husband to an aggressive cancer after just 11 months of illness while raising five young children. She opens up about what grief taught her about God's faithfulness, why honesty with God matters, and how caring for our bodies can become a gift instead of another burden during difficult seasons. Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, walking through a really hard season, facing disappointment, or supporting someone who is suffering, this conversation will encourage you to bring your whole heart to God and find freedom in His presence. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Bethany's story of loss, grief, and God's faithfulness What biblical lament actually is Why grief and faith can coexist How Jesus modeled grief and sorrow The freedom of bringing honest emotions to God Why you don't have to "clean yourself up" before coming to Him The importance of verbalizing grief through journaling, prayer, or conversation How grief impacts the body physically, emotionally, and spiritually Why your capacity changes but your calling does not Practical ways to care for your body during hard seasons Viewing movement, hydration, and nourishment as gifts instead of obligations How to stop comparing your season to someone else's The role of walking and movement in processing grief Why your honesty doesn't scare God We know you all will be so blessed by Bethany and can't wait for you to listen! To connect with Bethany, follow her on Instagram @bethany.ann.spencer and find all of her links in her bio. To connect with us, follow us on social media @fitforhisglory or learn more at www.fitforhisglory.co.
What does it look like to run with endurance in your health and fitness journey not just for a season, but for a lifetime? In this episode, we are sharing a recording of a live training from inside of the Fit for His Glory Challenges + Community, specifically the Fit for His Glory 75 Challenge. In this training, Courtney shares why so many women feel exhausted by fitness and how much of that exhaustion comes from chasing the world's version of health instead of God's. She challenges listeners to stop running from fear, shame, and the number on the scale and start running toward the life God has called them to live. If you've ever found yourself stuck in the cycle of being "on track" and "off track," starting over every Monday, or feeling discouraged because your current season doesn't allow you to do what you used to do, this conversation is for you. Courtney shares practical encouragement for building a sustainable approach to health that works with your season of life, not against it, while reminding us that our capacity may change, but our calling to steward our bodies for God's glory remains the same. WHAT YOU'LL HEAR: Why it's easier to run with endurance when you're running toward something instead of from something How fear, shame, and diet culture keep us stuck in unhealthy cycles Why "creating a new normal" is more effective than constantly starting another diet The difference between your capacity and your calling How to steward your health faithfully through different seasons of life The power of small, consistent habits Why all-or-nothing thinking always leads to burnout How to create a simple "rule of life" that aligns your daily habits with your deepest values Practical ways to make healthy living sustainable and enjoyable Why no action is too small when it comes to honoring God with your body Your capacity will change through pregnancy, motherhood, aging, illness, and hard seasons. What faithfulness looks like may change, but the call to faithfulness remains the same. BOOKS MENTIONED: Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley The Body Teaches the Soul by Justin Whitmel Earley Connect with us on Instagram @fitforhisglory or on our website at www.fitforhisglory.co
In this deeply honest and thought-provoking conversation, Courtney and Caroline sit down with author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin to talk about something every woman experiences but few conversations address biblically: aging. Together, they unpack the lies our culture tells women about beauty, youth, worth, and usefulness while exploring what Scripture says about growing older, stewarding our bodies, and living with eternity in mind. Jen shares wisdom from her new book Dust to Dust: Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World, discussing everything from biohacking culture and fear of death to gray hair, caregiving, body image, and the beauty of inward transformation. This conversation is honest, hopeful, compassionate, and full of truth for women in every season of life. We pray it is encouraging and helpful to you! Resources Mentioned: Dust to Dust by Jen Wilkin. Pre-order on Amazon and purchase on July 21 wherever books are sold. Being Mortal by Atul Gawande Connect with Jen at www.jenwilkin.net Connect with us at www.fitforhisglory.co or @fitforhisglory on Instagram.
Are you doing fitness from fear… or from freedom? In this honest and encouraging episode, Courtney shares how so many women spend their lives running from shame, insecurity, weight gain, and pressure from diet culture instead of running toward the life God has called them to live. This episode is all about: surrendering your fitness journey to God letting go of perfectionism stopping all-or-nothing thinking pursuing health from peace instead of pressure discovering what you’re truly running toward If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to “fix” yourself, this conversation will remind you that your worth was never found in your body or your performance. You are not called to hustle for approval. You are called to steward your body for the glory of God and the good of others. ✨ Connect with us on Instagram @fitforhisglory or at www.fitforhisglory.co ✨ Got questions? Send them to questions@fitforhisglory.co
In today's episode Courtney and Amy Gannett from Tiny Theologians explore the importance of theology of the body, how to teach kids about God from a young age, and practical ways to integrate faith and health into family life. Discover insights on biblical views of the body, the significance of early theological education, and how to steward our physical health for God's glory. You can learn more about Tiny Theologians and find all of their incredible resources here! Follow them on social media @tinytheologians
In today's episode, Caroline talks about the importance of biblical community in every area of life, especially your fitness journey. We're praying this encourages you to invite a friend into this journey with you so you can spur one another on, hold each other accountable, and build each other up. It truly is a game changer! To learn more about the Fit for His Glory Membership, you can go here! This community blesses us more than we could say and has SO much momentum and joy right now!! We would love for you to be a part of it.
In today's podcast, Caroline is sharing about her own weight loss experience after her third baby and what it looked like to really dial in from November 2025 to February 2026. At Fit for His Glory, we believe weight loss and results are not the main thing... but it's not bad to have a goal in mind to feel your best and be your healthiest. Caroline is being open and honest about her own personal weight loss goal and journey, and what that looked like to pursue health for God's glory, but also work towards a specific goal with surrendered effort. Praying this episode is encouraging for you! Connect with us on Instagram @fitforhisglory or on our website www.fitforhisglory.co
In today's episode, join Caroline to discover how understanding and aligning your life with God's created seasons and rhythms can transform your approach to health, wellness, and life as a whole! This episode offers practical insights on honoring your body's natural cycles, embracing seasonal changes, and cultivating sustainable habits in harmony with God's design. We hope you love it and that it's practical and encouraging. Connect with us on Instagram @fitforhisglory or on our website www.fitforhisglory.co
In this episode, Caroline announces our NEW CHALLENGE: The Fit for His Glory 75. She shares what makes this challenge different from others you've seen, like 75 Hard, and shares our heart and vision for this challenge. All materials launch on April 1st, and we start the first round together as a community on April 6th! (Materials will be available through June so if you are seeing this and joining later, you can start at any time after April 6.) We are SO EXCITED for this and can not wait to see all God does! ➡️ INFO ON THE CHALLENGE HERE Caroline also mentioned our courses The Fit for His Glory Way + A Biblical Approach to Macros which can both be found here. Connect with us on Instagram @fitforhisglory on our website www.fitforhisglory.co
In today's episode, we're sharing the recording of a previous Live Meetup from our Community! In this call, Courtney shared a biblically grounded perspective on overcoming feelings of overwhelm in nutrition and health. Whether you're feeling discouraged, frustrated, or confused by diet culture and food rules, this episode offers biblical truths and practical encouragement to help you steward your body for God's glory by focusing on the truth about YOU, the truth about FOOD, and the truth about your WHY. Connect with us online at www.fitforhisglory.co and Instagram @fitforhisglory
In today's episode, Courtney talks through exactly what she would do if she were starting over on a journey to get consistent with health and fitness. She shares her actual plan for approaching her 40lbs postpartum weight loss goal and shares encouragement for how to get started in each of the 4 steps of the Fit for His Glory Way. This episode is practical, real, authentic, and encouraging. Praying it's helpful! RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Daily Grace Co. for bible studies The Bible Project videos and podcast + HEAR Journals ESV Study Bible A Biblical Approach to Macros The Fit for His Glory Way
In this episode, Courtney and Caroline talk about the direction of Fit for His Glory for 2026. We also offer encouragement if you are on a fitness journey, or even for those of you who might be thinking of starting a business or new adventure. We pray that God will use our story and heart to inspire and encourage you in whatever season you are in right now! Connect with us on Instagram @fitforhisglory or on our website www.fitforhisglory.co.
In this episode, Courtney breaks down what everyone is saying they need right now: accountability. We are going to talk about what accountability truly is, why we need it and what it actually looks like from a biblical perspective. Connect with us on Instagram @fitforhisglory or on our website www.fitforhisglory.co
Today's episode shares one of our guided prayer walks from inside the Challenges + Community with Fit for His Glory all around your 2026 goals. If you have completed The Fit for His Glory Way, we'd love to have you plug in with us as we dive into Spirit Filled Habits for the first few months of 2026! We have shared a brand new metabolic conditioning workout program, will have accountability partners in February, and more. To get started with The Fit for His Glory Way, click here. To learn more about the Walk in the Word program, click here. Connect with us on Instagram @fitforhisglory
In today's episode, Courtney talks ALL about consistency. She talks about: What exactly is consistency? What does that mean? How do we stay consistent in every season with our goals? As you pursue all of your goals this year, we pray that this encourages you and helps you to stay steadfast in pursuing godliness in all of them. Love you friends! To learn more about the Fit for His Glory Way course click here!
In this episode, Caroline talks about the importance of living a spirit-filled life, focusing on habits that stem from surrender rather than control. She emphasizes the significance of heart posture in pursuing goals and introduces practical ways to align your daily habits with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. She gets into everything from surrender to movement as a form of worship, fueling the body with wisdom and more! We pray this is an encouragement to you and a blessing as you pursue your health goals in 2026!
In this conversation, Courtney talks about the common struggle of holiday food guilt, and how the gospel can help us break free from that struggle. This podcast will dive into how God created food to bring us JOY and to be used to grow in self-control, but not to be something that distracts from this season. Praying this is timely, helpful, and encouraging! Are you ready to grow even more in applying biblical principles to nutrition? Learn more about our new course, A Biblical Approach to Macros, here!