What It Really Takes. Faith, Family & Fitness | Vic Valdez | Apex Mindset Podcast

Welcome To my Conversation with Vic Valdez!!

What does it really take to live a life of discipline, purpose, and spiritual growth?

In this episode of the Apex Mindset Podcast, we sit down with Vic Valdez, a father, husband, and fitness-driven believer who’s been through the fire and come out stronger. From growing up Pentecostal to finding balance between faith, family, and fitness, Vic shares raw, powerful truths about what it means to live with intention. We talk about the relentless pursuit of Christ, learning to trust God’s plan even in the unknown, and how real strength is built both in the gym and in the quiet obedience of daily life. Whether you’re struggling with motivation, seeking spiritual direction, or trying to juggle health with real-life responsibilities, this conversation will fuel your pursuit of becoming the person God designed you to be.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:17 - Meet Vic – His Story & Background

02:24 - Pentecostal Roots – How Faith Shaped Him

05:18 - Finding Balance: Spirit, Mind & Body

10:20 - Vic’s Daily Workout Routine

12:18 - When You Feel Like You’ve Accomplished Nothing

15:48 - Mind-Muscle Connection: Why Form Matters

18:35 - Staying Motivated Through Nutrition & Discipline

20:36 - Cutting Through the Noise: What Really Works in Fitness

22:59 - Back to Our Roots – The Ancestral Approach

26:12 - Smart Grocery Shopping: What to Look For

28:86 - Nutritional Wisdom: Trial, Error & Listening to Your Body

31:22 - Making Time for Health, Even with Family & Distractions

34:28 - Raising Champions: Building Healthy Habits in Kids

39:00 - Being Present Spiritually – Gratitude Through Christ

42:34 - Living Truth & Intentional Growth in Faith

47:41 - Control What You Can – Trust God With the Rest

48:45 - Suffering Well – The Hidden Strength in Trials

50:40 - Obedience, Pain & Trusting God’s Bigger Plan

57:19 - God’s Grace & True Rest in the Chaos

60:02 - Relentless Pursuit: Building a Real Relationship With God

60:05 - Hearing God's Voice – Trusting Your Gut & Taking the Leap

60:12 - Spiritual Consistency – It’s About Relationship, Not Religion

60:17 - Final Thoughts & Outro

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