Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
In this first episode of To His Kingdom, Sal opens up about what God has been doing in his life behind the scenes.
From heavy deadlifts and hip thrust PRs to seasons of deep discouragement, numbness around death, and the realization that none of his success was actually “his”… this episode is all about how God calls the “worst of sinners” to Himself and then slowly peels away pride, idols and self-reliance.
If you feel even the smallest pull while you’re watching this, don’t ignore it. That’s not you being “emotional.” That’s God drawing you. Hit pause, talk to Him, and be honest about where you’re at.
If this helped you:
– Drop a comment so others know they’re not alone
– Share it with someone God puts on your heart
– Pray for the people who will find this video
All of this is for His kingdom, not ours. 🙏
00:00 Opening prayer & launching the To His Kingdom series
03:14 Deadlifts, hip thrusts & the blessing of helping people through fitness
07:03 From numbness to mourning – losing family, Jesus wept & God softening the heart
12:11 Men, sacrifice & the call to lay your life down like Christ
14:36 Mind Pump, success & realizing God was behind it the whole time
19:05 Why the world rages at Jesus & treats Christianity differently
23:05 Radical grace – no one is too far gone & how real faith transforms you
28:05 Abraham, masculinity & sacrificing what you love most that isn’t God
31:30 Bradley Martyn story – discouragement, a 4:27am text & God-timed encouragement
37:29 How the early church spread: love, persecution & respecting authority
42:40 Fitness testimony, reverse dieting & “spiritual physics” with God
49:58 Revival, specks & planks, calling men to lead & final charge to pray and share
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In this first episode of To His Kingdom, Sal opens up about what God has been doing in his life behind the scenes.
From heavy deadlifts and hip thrust PRs to seasons of deep discouragement, numbness around death, and the realization that none of his success was actually “his”… this episode is all about how God calls the “worst of sinners” to Himself and then slowly peels away pride, idols and self-reliance.
If you feel even the smallest pull while you’re watching this, don’t ignore it. That’s not you being “emotional.” That’s God drawing you. Hit pause, talk to Him, and be honest about where you’re at.
If this helped you:
– Drop a comment so others know they’re not alone
– Share it with someone God puts on your heart
– Pray for the people who will find this video
All of this is for His kingdom, not ours. 🙏
00:00 Opening prayer & launching the To His Kingdom series
03:14 Deadlifts, hip thrusts & the blessing of helping people through fitness
07:03 From numbness to mourning – losing family, Jesus wept & God softening the heart
12:11 Men, sacrifice & the call to lay your life down like Christ
14:36 Mind Pump, success & realizing God was behind it the whole time
19:05 Why the world rages at Jesus & treats Christianity differently
23:05 Radical grace – no one is too far gone & how real faith transforms you
28:05 Abraham, masculinity & sacrificing what you love most that isn’t God
31:30 Bradley Martyn story – discouragement, a 4:27am text & God-timed encouragement
37:29 How the early church spread: love, persecution & respecting authority
42:40 Fitness testimony, reverse dieting & “spiritual physics” with God
49:58 Revival, specks & planks, calling men to lead & final charge to pray and share
Shop Mapsfitnessproducts.com
Subscribe to Mind Pump TV - goo.gl/h44uXg
FREE FAT LOSS GUIDE :
mindpumpmedia.com/how-to-lose-fat
UNDERSTAND YOUR MOOD STRESS AND SLEEP FREE GUIDE: mindpumpmedia.com/understanding-mood-stress-sleep
The Benefits of Eating Whole Foods Guide:
mindpumpmedia.com/benefits-of-eating-whole-foods
Secret to a Great Butt Guide :
mindpumpmedia.com/great-butt
The Flat Tummy Guide :
mindpumpmedia.com/flat-tummy-guide
FREE HARDGAINER GUIDE !:
mindpumpmedia.com/hardgainer-guide
HOW TO SQUAT LIKE A PRO GUIDE:
mindpumpmedia.com/how-to-squat-like-a-pro
CONNECT WITH US:
INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/mindpumpmedia
TWITTER: bit.ly/2vN1qpE
FACEBOOK: bit.ly/2vq95cd
SHOP MIND PUMP:
bit.ly/2uvQY6b
PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP:
bit.ly/2vuntia
PODCAST:
iTUNES - apple.co/2vMEPcA
STITCHER - bit.ly/2hQSIAS
to his kingdom podcast / Sal Di Stefano testimony / Christian fitness podcast / faith and fitness transformation / worst of sinners Paul / no one is too far gone Jesus / Christian deadlift workout / evangelism in the gym / radical grace explained / why the world hates Jesus / Christianity vs culture / Abraham sacrifice son meaning / biblical masculinity teaching / spiritual physics serving others / revival in the fitness industry / Bradley Martyn Christian podcast / Christian encouragement for men / numb to mourning Christian story / grief and faith testimony / how to follow Jesus from scratch
