💡 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
🧠 The science behind Christian discipline — how every habit (spiritual, physical, or sexual) follows the same neurological loop: Cue → Craving → Response → Reward.
🙏 How to turn temptation into spiritual training by redirecting your dopamine toward godly actions.
🍽️ Why your food choices are directly tied to your spiritual and sexual discipline — and how fasting resets your dopamine sensitivity.
💪 The powerful connection between movement and worship — how exercise boosts BDNF, the “fertilizer for your brain.”
📖 How to make prayer and Bible reading second nature through neuroscience-backed habit systems.
⚙️ The 4 Pillars of Discipline: Purity, Nutrition, Movement, and Devotion.
🔄 Why discipline isn’t about trying harder — it’s about rewiring your brain to crave holiness over comfort.
I’m 47, and these are the 47 lessons I’ve learned about faith, discipline, and purpose.
If you’re in your 40s (or getting close), this video will help you grow spiritually, stay strong physically, and lead with purpose.
I walked 1 hour every day for 30 days, and what happened shocked me. 😳
Inspired by Stu Middleman, the ultra-endurance athlete who trained by walking, I decided to test the power of Zone 2 cardio, also known as slow burn walking.
In this video, I’ll share:
✅ My full 30-day results (physical, mental, and spiritual)
✅ How to calculate your Zone 2 fat-burning heart rate
✅ Why walking can outperform high-intensity workouts for fat loss
✅ The unexpected benefits for focus, prayer, and mindset
💥 If you’ve been grinding in the gym but stuck on a plateau, this video will change your approach to cardio forever.
Discover your optimal walking heart rate for burning fat here: https://slowburncalculator.com/optin
🚀 Want to lose 30lbs of body fat without crazy workouts or counting every calorie?In this video, I break down the exact system I’ve used to help over 5,000 people transform their health, reverse conditions like type 2 diabetes, and finally keep the weight off.💡 You’ll learn:Why nutrition is 90% of fat loss successThe slow-burn cardio method that melts fat without wrecking your jointsHow to align fitness with faith and spiritual discipline for lasting transformationThis isn’t a gimmick. It’s a blueprint that works, if you’re ready to commit.
In this video, I’ll show you 3 simple, biblical, and powerful ways to strengthen your body, sharpen your mind, and align your spirit, so your ministry can last for generations.We’ll cover:✅ The #1 overlooked habit that fuels your calling✅ A simple nutrition shift that multiplies energy and focus✅ Why rest is worship, and how to apply it todayThis isn’t about vanity, it’s about stewardship. When you align your body, mind, and spirit, your impact multiplies. 💥
Do you cringe when you hear the word discipline? Most people do, because they connect it with punishment or sheer willpower. But the Bible teaches something radically different.In this video, I’ll show you why discipline is actually worship, a spiritual trait that transforms not only your body but your soul. You’ll learn:✅ How food and habits hijack our brain’s reward system✅ Why Christian discipline is rooted in devotion, not desire✅ 6 powerful spiritual disciplines every believer needs✅ 6 practical daily steps that connect physical health to spiritual vitalityThis isn’t about perfection. It’s about temple stewardship and growing closer to God through obedience.
Most people think fitness is just about abs and aesthetics. But what if your workouts and nutrition choices were actually weapons in spiritual warfare?In this video, JT Tapias reveals how discipline in fitness and taming hunger can train your spirit to resist temptation, strengthen self-control, and honor God with your body.👉 Discover why your health journey is inseparable from your faith walk
👉 Learn how small daily acts of discipline prepare you for bigger battles
👉 See why fitness isn’t vanity, it’s worship and stewardship
👉 In this video, we unpack:Why overeating and “comfort food” culture can be spiritual bondage.What Scripture says about those “whose god is their belly” (Philippians 3).How fasting, prayer, and Spirit-led discipline break food addictions.Why falling deeper in love with Christ is the key to true freedom.This is not about shame, it’s about conviction, transformation, and reclaiming our temples for the glory of God. 🙌
Is your body a temple of the Holy Spirit or just a trash disposal?In this video, JT Tapias challenges us to rethink how we treat our bodies, not just for health or looks, but as an act of worship to God. Every meal, workout, and choice we make is either honoring or dishonoring Him.Discover how proper nutrition, rest, and discipline connect directly to your walk with Christ. Learn practical ways to tame your impulses, build lasting health, and set an example that glorifies God.📖 Scriptures referenced:1 Corinthians 6:19–20Romans 12:1Exodus 20:13
Weekends can make or break your progress. Most people stay disciplined Monday through Friday but undo it all with poor choices on Saturday and Sunday. In this video, JT Tapias reveals why weekends often wreck your diet and exactly how to build structure, stay consistent, and still enjoy balance.Learn practical strategies like:✅ Planning your weekends with intention✅ Maintaining consistent sleep/wake rhythms✅ Prioritizing morning movement and prayer✅ Scheduling cheat meals without guilt✅ Avoiding toxic environments that sabotage progress✅ Developing a growth mindset to raise your standardsIf you’ve ever felt stuck in the “weekend cycle,” this video will show you how to break free and live with clarity, peace, and results—physically, mentally, and spiritually.🙏 Remember: Your body is a temple, and stewardship begins with the choices you make every day.
🙏 A God-Honoring Nutrition Plan to Help You Lose 30 Pounds in 90 Days!
Are you tired of trying every fad diet with no results? What if you could follow a sustainable, faith-based plan that helps you drop weight and honor God with your body?
In this video, JT Tapias shares the exact steps from the Empty Your Bucket Nutrition Plan that have helped thousands of believers regain their health, spiritually and physically.From portion control and protein intake to spiritual discipline and walking in obedience, this is not just a diet—it’s a lifestyle of stewardship.
Why do so many Christians struggle with food, weight, and physical health, and why is no one in the Church talking about it?In this powerful and eye-opening episode, JT Tapias exposes the missing sermon on gluttony and explains why the Church desperately needs a well-developed theology of food.
In this powerful teaching, JT Tapias unpacks the silent sin of gluttony and why it’s often ignored in Christian communities. You’ll learn 7 diagnostic questions to check your heart, discover why many pastors avoid the topic, and receive biblical guidance on how to steward your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit.🔥 Is food your comfort or your idol?💡 It’s time for truth, conviction, and freedom.
What if your struggle with weight isn't about food at all, but about faith?In this powerful episode, JT Tapias, founder of the Empty Your Bucket Nutrition Plan, explains why most people fail to sustain their fitness goals. It's not your willpower, it's your why. Discover the spiritual and psychological roots behind your habits, and learn the “Seven Levels Deep” method to uncover your Super Why, the driving force that will push you through when motivation fades.This isn’t just another motivational talk. It’s a wake-up call to align your health journey with your deeper purpose, faith, and legacy. Watch now and finally break the cycle.
In this powerful episode of An Idol Called Food, JT Tapias dives deep into what superficial change really looks like, and why so many transformations don’t last.
It's not about willpower, discipline, or appearances, it's about motive.
From spiritual obedience to fitness journeys and everyday decisions, discover how your “why” defines your lasting change.
Struggling to stay consistent with your workouts and healthy eating? You’re not alone, and there’s a way out.In this powerful video, Coach JT Tapias shares the inspiring 90-day transformation journey of his client Lauren, who went from overwhelmed and out of shape to confident, disciplined, and thriving.Learn how discipline isn’t something you're born with, it's something you build. With the right goals, habits, and accountability, you too can create real, lasting change.💥 Whether you’re just getting started or tired of falling off track, this message is for YOU.
Are you a Christian struggling with your health, despite trying every diet under the sun? In this powerful message, JT Tapias from An Idol Called Food reveals why so many believers fail to see real transformation—and how the missing piece is often spiritual alignment.Drawing from Zechariah 4:6, JT explains how lasting change isn’t about willpower or white-knuckling your way through fitness. It’s about surrender, depending on the Holy Spirit, and inviting God into every part of your journey—including your physical health.This is more than motivation. It’s a call to steward your temple with purpose, power, and prayer.
Are cravings sabotaging your health goals? In this video, Coach JT Tapias from the Empty Your Bucket Nutrition Plan reveals three systematic and faith-aligned strategies to break the cycle of cravings for good—without relying on willpower.
You'll learn:
✅ Why cravings happen and how to disrupt the cycle
✅ How affirmations and mindset shifts change your eating habits
✅ The secret to staying 95% on track through meal prep and structure
✅ A bonus system that transforms discipline into a lifestyle
These principles have helped hundreds of clients transform their health by mastering their mind, body, and spirit.
Are you tired of feeling stuck in your walk with Christ? 😔 You pray, you read the Bible, but something still feels… off. In this eye-opening message, JT Tapias dives deep into the subtle idol most Christians overlook—FOOD. 🍩Discover how even good things can quietly steal God’s place in our hearts 💔 and how true contentment in Christ is the secret weapon for overcoming temptation and living in real freedom 🙌.If you've ever used food (or anything else) to soothe your emotions instead of leaning into God—this message is for YOU. 🎯
Are you stuck in a hunger loop, constantly craving food no matter how much you eat? You’re not alone! Your body and mind might be wired for cravings, but there’s a way out.In this video, I share a life-changing realization that transformed how I coach my clients inside my nutrition program. I’ll walk you through 7 powerful strategies to prevent mindless cravings and help you take control of your hunger once and for all.💡 What You’ll Learn:✅ Why cravings aren’t just about food—they're emotional too✅ The surprising link between crunchy foods and stress relief✅ 7 practical hacks to control hunger and stop emotional eating✅ The faith-based approach to overcoming food struggles.
