Daughters of Armor

About Daughters of Armor

I’m Coach Crystal—wife, mom, Christian health coach and fitness pro with 17+ years of experience. Along with my co-hosts and special guests, our aim is to help women over 40 develop the confidence to maintain new healthy habits for life through faith, family and fitness. FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@fitbeyond.40 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coachcrystalm/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitbeyond40forwomen

Publisher

Coach Crystal

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Dec 2021

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

137 episodes in the feed.

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   8 Oct 2026

   Episode 07: From Religion to Relationship: Katie Anne's Journey from Mormonism to Jesus

   Can religion keep us from truly knowing Jesus? What happens when the life you've spent decades building suddenly falls apart? And what if your greatest heartbreak becomes God's greatest invitation? In this powerful episode of Daughters of Armor, Coach Crystal sits down with Katie Anne—Certified Life Coach, host of the Beyond Believing podcast, and founder of the Selah Healing Program—to hear her incredible testimony of leaving Mormonism, walking through divorce, and discovering the freedom of the true Gospel. After 17 years of what appeared to be the "perfect life," Katie found herself questioning everything she believed. Through one of the most painful seasons of her life, God met her in her loneliness, opened His Word in a brand-new way, and revealed that true healing wasn't found through striving or religious performance—it was found in Jesus Christ alone. This conversation is filled with hope for anyone who feels trapped by shame, religion, broken relationships, chronic illness, or the pressure to earn God's love.Because Jesus didn't come to make us religious.He came to make us His.About Our Guest Katie Anne is a Certified Life Coach, host of the Beyond Believing Podcast, and founder of the Selah Healing Program, a 12-week coaching experience designed to help divorced Christian women rebuild their lives on a biblical foundation. After leaving Mormonism and walking through divorce, Katie discovered the life-changing freedom of the Gospel and now helps women heal emotionally, spiritually, physically, mentally, and financially through a Christ-centered approach. She is currently completing her degree in Biblical Theology, Business, and Leadership and is passionate about equipping women to build healthy, biblical homes for generations to come. Order The Faith Effect – 9 Women, 9 Stories, One God Who Changes Everything here: https://shorturl.at/yOViH (https://shorturl.at/yOViH) Connect with Katie Ann: https://www.coachkatieanne.com/call (https://www.coachkatieanne.com/call) Katie Ann on Spotify: https://beyondbelieving.podbean.com/ (https://beyondbelieving.podbean.com/) If This Episode Encouraged You... 🤍 Subscribe so you never miss an episode. ⭐ Leave a review to help more Christian women discover the show.

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   1 Oct 2026

   Episode 06: Faith & Fitness: Is Wanting to Lose Weight Vanity?

   Episode 06: Faith & Fitness: Is Wanting to Lose Weight Vanity? Is it biblical to want to lose weight? Can Christian women pursue fitness without becoming consumed by appearance? How do we care for our bodies while keeping Jesus at the center? In this episode of Daughters of Armor, Coach Crystal and Coach Nikita unpack what Scripture actually says about health, fitness, discipline, and stewardship. In a culture that often promotes body obsession, comparison, and performance, they offer a refreshing, biblical perspective on pursuing health for God's glory—not for the approval of others. Together, they discuss how to build healthy habits that strengthen your body without making fitness your identity, why spiritual disciplines should come before physical disciplines, and how every workout, meal, and healthy choice can become an act of worship. Because getting healthy God's way isn't about chasing the perfect body... It's about becoming the woman God has called you to be. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Faith and Fitness 02:30 1 Corinthians 10:31—Doing everything for God's glory 04:03 Your body as a reflection of God's image 05:28 Balancing fitness goals with biblical principles 07:59 Gratitude-driven fitness versus insecurity-driven fitness 10:00 Prioritizing spiritual disciplines before physical disciplines 12:03 Renewing your mindset: Glorifying God through fitness 14:00 The power of self-control and discipline 16:01 Fitness as training for godliness 17:57 Guarding against comparison, pride, and social media 19:58 Giving yourself grace through different seasons 22:01 Fitness as worship and ministry 24:10 The Holy Spirit's role in lasting transformation 26:00 Building a biblical foundation for body stewardship 27:55 The future of faith-based fitness 30:00 Closing encouragement and practical takeaways If This Episode Encouraged You... 🤍 Subscribe so you never miss an episode. ⭐ Leave a review—it helps more Christian women discover the show. 💬 We'd love to hear from you: What does honoring God with your health look like in this season of your life? Share your thoughts in the comments—we'd love to encourage and pray for you. ======================= Connect with Coach Crystal 📖 Join the Daughters of Armor Bible Study (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2194769637464944) 💪 Join the 75 Armored Challenge Waitlist 📱 Join the Fit Beyond 40 For Christian Women FB Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitbeyond40forwomen) 🎙 Podcast: Daughters of Armor (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qGxUfKH0boSg0SeElwI9B?si=0c2cd04755d44ada)

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   24 Sept 2026

   Episode 05: Can Christian Women Compete in Bodybuilding?

   Episode 05: Can Christian Women Compete in Bodybuilding? | Faith, Fitness & Finding God's Glory on Stage Can a Christian woman compete in bodybuilding and still glorify God? Where is the line between honoring your body through discipline and pursuing fitness for vanity? In this thought-provoking episode of Daughters of Armor, Coach Crystal and Coach Nikita have an honest conversation about one of the most debated topics in the Christian fitness world. As former and current fitness competitors, they share their personal experiences on the bodybuilding stage, the lessons God taught them through the process, and the questions every Christian woman should ask before stepping into competition. This isn't an episode about whether bodybuilding is "right" or "wrong." It's about learning to discern your motives, guard your heart, and ensure that every goal—even fitness goals—points back to Christ. Because at the end of the day... It's not about the stage. It's about the posture of your heart. Disclaimer: Our goal in this conversation isn't to tell you what decision to make. Our goal is to help you think biblically, examine your heart, and seek the Holy Spirit's guidance in whatever you pursue. About Daughters of Armor Daughters of Armor is a faith-fueled podcast for Christian women who desire to become spiritually and physically strong. Hosted by Coach Crystal Mallari and Coach Nikita, each episode combines biblical truth with practical health principles to help women renew their minds, steward their bodies, and boldly walk in God's calling. Because your health journey isn't just physical... It's spiritual. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Daughters of Armor 02:42 Coach Crystal's bodybuilding journey 07:18 Can Christians compete in bodybuilding? 12:35 Stewardship versus vanity 18:50 Examining your motives 24:12 Discernment in posing and presentation 30:46 Accountability and Christian community 35:15 Guarding your identity in fitness 40:30 Pursuing excellence while glorifying God 45:18 Final encouragement and prayer ================= If This Episode Encouraged You... 🤍 Subscribe so you never miss an episode. ⭐ Leave a review to help more Christian women discover the show. 💬 We'd love to hear from you: Do you believe bodybuilding can glorify God? Why or why not? Let's have a grace-filled, biblical conversation in the comments. Connect with Coach Crystal 📖 Join the Daughters of Armor Bible Study (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2194769637464944) 💪 Join the 75 Armored Challenge Waitlist 📱 Join the Fit Beyond 40 For Christian Women FB Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitbeyond40forwomen) 🎙 Podcast: Daughters of Armor (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qGxUfKH0boSg0SeElwI9B?si=0c2cd04755d44ada)

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