Why I'm Running 850 Miles Across Texas - Faith, Humility, & Raw Authenticity w/ Matt Johnson | MMP #369

Broadcast Message

Matt Johnson discusses his 850-mile run across Texas, focusing on faith's role, mental and physical preparation, and personal growth. Key topics include endurance challenges, resilience building, managing pressure, and spiritual insights during strenuous pursuits.

Why I'm Running 850 Miles Across Texas - Faith, Humility, & Raw Authenticity w/ Matt Johnson | MMP #369 Today’s episode is something special. Matt Johnson—currently running 850 miles across Texas—sits down with us before his journey to share the why behind this massive challenge, how he mentally and physically prepared, and the spiritual transformation that came with it. If you’ve ever wondered about the role faith plays in pursuing a calling, this is one you won’t want to miss.

What we cover:

  • Faith's role in Matt’s journey and growth.
  • Matt’s philosophies to life and running.
  • Coming back from injury and preparing for the 850-mile run across Texas.
  • The mental and physical grind of challenging yourself and how it builds resilience.
  • Using faith to navigate adversity, especially in high-pressure endurance events.

Matt Johnson is an ultra-endurance athlete and entrepreneur, driven by faith and a relentless desire to push his limits. From running 30-mile races to preparing for 850 miles across Texas, Matt shares how his physical pursuits tie into his deeper spiritual journey and what it means to stay grounded while chasing bigger goals.

Timestamps:

(00:02) Ultra Marathon Challenges and Triumphs

(08:50) The Rollercoaster of Endurance Racing

(15:12) Proving Oneself Through Endurance Challenges

(18:02) Clarifying the Motivation for Endurance Challenge

(21:21) Managing Pressure in Endurance Challenges

(24:36) Staying Grounded Amidst Success

(29:13) Building Future Wealth With Success

(33:41) Understanding Faith Amidst Uncertainty

(43:04) God's Guidance Through Endurance Challenges

(49:59) Excitement for Future Endeavors

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What we cover:

  • Faith's role in Matt’s journey and growth.
  • Matt’s philosophies to life and running.
  • Coming back from injury and preparing for the 850-mile run across Texas.
  • The mental and physical grind of challenging yourself and how it builds resilience.
  • Using faith to navigate adversity, especially in high-pressure endurance events.

Matt Johnson is an ultra-endurance athlete and entrepreneur, driven by faith and a relentless desire to push his limits. From running 30-mile races to preparing for 850 miles across Texas, Matt shares how his physical pursuits tie into his deeper spiritual journey and what it means to stay grounded while chasing bigger goals.

Timestamps:

(00:02) Ultra Marathon Challenges and Triumphs

(08:50) The Rollercoaster of Endurance Racing

(15:12) Proving Oneself Through Endurance Challenges

(18:02) Clarifying the Motivation for Endurance Challenge

(21:21) Managing Pressure in Endurance Challenges

(24:36) Staying Grounded Amidst Success

(29:13) Building Future Wealth With Success

(33:41) Understanding Faith Amidst Uncertainty

(43:04) God's Guidance Through Endurance Challenges

(49:59) Excitement for Future Endeavors

*** LINKS***

Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!

Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.

Connect with Matt:

Instagram

RunAcrossTexas Website

Valorfit.org (to donate)

Connect with Meat Mafia:

Instagram - Meat Mafia

Twitter - Meat Mafia

YouTube - Meat Mafia

Connect with Noble Protein:

Website - Noble Protein

Twitter - Noble Protein

Instagram - Noble Protein

AFFILIATES

LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins! Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA. Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA