The F.L.E.X.
Todd Downing and Jason Burns
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The F.L.E.X. is a weekly podcast hosted by Todd Downing and Jason Burns. It covers Faith, Leadership, Exercise, and the X-Factor as practical areas of personal growth. The show offers encouragement for daily life across faith, health, family, and relationships. Episodes are designed to support listeners in their walk with God and their overall well-being.
Episodes
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The F.L.E.X. Faith, Family & Fitness_ Ep. # 7 07.04.2026 30mListen in with Todd and Jason as they discuss the important foundational topic to the life of any FLEX'er...That is building a good foundation... And that foundation starts with your faith, family, and Fitness. They both share their experiences of trials and errors of combining all three of those aspects in their lives...Whether you are just starting your family, have been doing it for a while, or maybe your family is far into the future... this episode has something in it for everyone. So get warmed up and get ready to " Get Your FLEX On!" -
The F.L.E.X. Gut Check Ep. #6 3.11.2026 12.03.2026 31mListen in with Todd and Jason as they talk about one of the most important health issues that can affect your daily living... Your Gut! Who knew that it can affect your life from sickness, pain, mobility issues, discomfort, eating habits, skin problems, mental problems, and many other issues...it can all start with your gut! Definitely an episode you do not want to miss. So get ready to "Get Your FLEX On!" -
The F.L.E.X. The Jeremy Masterson Episode Pt. #2_Ep #5_ 02.25.2026 25.02.2026 28mJoin back in with Todd and Jason as they continue Part #2 with special guest Jermey Masterson. Listen in as he continues with his amazing story, sharing his inspiring journey from 334lbs down to 188lbs... It wasn't just about the weight loss, it is a story of genuine faith, fitness, grit, trials, and determination... Don't miss this awe-inspiring story, so get ready to..."Get Your FLEX On!" -
The F.L.E.X. The Jeremy Masterson Episode Pt. #1 _ Ep. #4 21.02.2026 27mSit in with Todd and Jason as they have Jeremy Masterson stop in to share his inspiring story. This is a story you do not want to miss. Jermery shares in this episode of his upbringing in a broken home, searching for his identity, searching for his true faith, and searching for what he will do to become a man. There is a piece of Jermery's story we can all identify with, learn from, and gain wisdom from... Don't miss a single second... so sit back and get ready to... "Get Your FLEX On!!!" -
The F.L.E.X Flexing the FLiX Ep. #3 27.01.2026 29mListen in with Todd and Bryan, while he fills in for Jason, as they walk down the "Red Carpet" discussing the importance of Christian entertainment in today's world. They talk about the content, quality, and the impact it can have on you, your family, and your fellowship. Get ready to have a laugh, probably have a few words to say of your own, and most of all... get ready to "Get Your FLEX On!" -
The F.L.E.X. Riley Graber _(Pt #2) _Ep# 2 21.01.2026 33mStep back in with Todd and Jason as they bring back in Riley Graber. Last episode, you got to know who the athlete Riley is, and this week you will get to really know the person he is. Not only just an athlete, but a genuine man of faith, leadership, kindness, and grit... Listen in to get to know the behind-the-scenes Riley Graber. So get ready to, "Get your FLEX On!!!" -
The F.L.E.X Riley Graber(Pt. #1) _Ep #1 13.01.2026 33mJoin in on Season #2 with Todd and Jason as they open up the new year with special guest Riley Graber! Riley is a Prairie City Monroe High School alumn, who now attends Gravdview University in Des Moines, IA, as a dual Athlete in football and Track. Riley was the 2025 Iowa 2A State 400m Champion in Track, as well as a standout athlete in Football. However, with all the accolades of sports, his biggest attribute he holds highest is his faith in God. So join in and listen in to hear this young man's journey as he shares his story of Faith, Leadership, Exercise, and the X-factor... -
The F.L.E X. FLEXing In The New Year Ep #34 30.12.2025 36mFinish out the year 2025 with Todd and Jason as they talk about goals, resolutions, challenges, and looking forward to the year to come. They invite Bryan to mic up and join in on this year-end discussion about taking on the New Year with a new mindset. You just can't miss this one. Leave a comment, like, share, and post, and most of all, sit back and get ready to... "Get Your FLEX On!" -
The F.L.E.X. The Reason For The Season Ep #33 12.09.2025 09.12.2025 32mSit in with Todd and Jason as they discuss "The Reason For The Season" From talking about Santa Claus, Christmas trees, Christmas traditions, and the most important reason for Christmas... The birth of Jesus Christ! You'll get some laughs, maybe some tears, and hear some great stories as always... Leave your comments on your traditions for Christmas...Both Todd and Jason would love to invite you to the Christmas Eve Candle Light Service at Grace Alive Church (703 West 2nd Street, Prairie City, IA 50228) on December 24th @ 5:30 pm.Site back and enjoy this exciting episode and get ready as always to..."Get Your FLEX On!" -
The F.L.E.X Heading In The Right Direction Ep. #32 11.25.2025 25.11.2025 43mListen in with Todd and Jason as they toss around a few topics in this interesting episode of The F.L.E.X. They will focus in on peer pressure, doing the right thing when others around may not be, stepping out in faith... but ultimately using God's word as your basis in making the right decisions and taking the right direction and path. None of this is always easy, and through life, changes will have to be made, yet one thing is for sure is God is always constant... so join in with the FLEX crew and get ready to "Get Your FLEX ON!" -
The F.L.E.X. Thanksgiving Ep. #31 11.18.2025 18.11.2025 34mSit in with Todd and Jason as they discuss the upcoming holiday of Thanksgiving, what it means to them and their families, and share some traditions and insights into the past. Be prepared for some great laughs, some serious thoughts, some cander and some trivia, and definitely some scripture.You will be thankful you stopped by for this episode of The F.L.E.X.... so sit back and get ready to ... "Get Your FLEX On!" -
The F.L.E.X. Apologizing Ep #30 11.11.2025 11.11.2025 38mSit in with Todd and Jason as they discuss the importance of apologizing and walking in forgiveness. And how this not only affects you, just saying "I am Sorry", but allowing others to say sorry, or even if they don't say sorry. Jump in with them and hear their thoughts on their own experiences, but most important, what the Bible says about saying "I am Sorry" and "I Forgive You".... This is a topic you will feel sorry if you miss it... so sit back and get ready to..."Get Your FLEX On!" -
The F.L.E.X. The Sean Gourd Interview_ Pt. 2 Ep #29 11.04.2025 04.11.2025 35mCatch backup with Todd and Jason for part #2 of the inspiringinterview with Sean Gourd. The local owner of Everlasting Contractors LLC, but better known as a man who loves Jesus —a genuine Man of God, Husband, Dad, Church Youth Leader, Recovery Program Leader, Discipleship Leader, and much more. In this second part, you will hear his "after Christ" story, and how God has moved in his life and impacted his world and surroundings, changing him, his family.... everything he is a part of! You can't miss this sequel....... so get ready to, "Get Your FLEX On!" -
The F.L.E.X The Sean Gourd Interview_Pt. 1 Ep. #28 10.28.2025 28.10.2025 44mSit in with Todd and Jason for this awesome and captivating interview with Sean Gourd. The local owner of Everlasting Contractors LLC, but better known as a man who loves Jesus —a genuine Man of God, Husband, Dad, Church Youth Leader, Recovery Program Leader, Discipleship Leader, and much more. Hear part #1 of his story as he talks about his life before coming to know Christ. From running the streets, a life of drugs from a very young age, years in and out of prison, and the toll it took on him and his family.... You do not want to miss this... so get ready to, "Get Your FLEX On!" -
The F.L.E.X._F.L.E.X.'ing Through Halloween Ep. #27 21.10.2025 36mJump in with Todd and Jason for this next interesting and yet sometimes controversial topic. They sit down to discuss Halloween and their perspectives on what Christian involvement should look like, including where they have been involved in the past, where they see it now, the good, the bad, and the things they wish they had done. They invite you to comment, your thoughts and opinions on this topic, they want your feedback and opinions... So get settled and get ready to, "Get Your FLEX On!" -
The F.L.E.X. Overcoming Obstacles Ep. #26 14.10.2025 25mJump back in with Todd and Jason as the breach through the topic of "Overcoming Obstacles" in your daily life. They discuss not only walking through the obstacles you have but also helping others you may know or are leading, to help them walk through their obstacle in life as well. We have all been there and or will be there. Whether it is an obstacle in your faith and spiritual walk, or a leadership/work-related struggle, a difficult time in your exercise/fitness journey, or maybe dealing with the x-factor you have in your life. This episode may not fix the problem, but let it help set your feet down in the right direction and on the right foundation.... so get ready and get set to ..."Get Your FLEX ON!" -
The F.L.E.X Falling Back Into Your Routine - Ep. #25 24.09.2025 31mHear what Todd and Jason have to say about Falling Back Into Your Routine after a busy, crazy summer. Every fall its seems like it is time to get back to a good schedule, back on task, caught up... Todd and Jason will talk about how important it is to fight to maintain consistency and get back on track. Whether it is back into the gym or exercise routine, eating healthy, back into church, fellowship with other Christians, and back into a good routine of reading God's word... All this truly matters in ensuring a healthy, strong, and foundational life. So, listen in, prepare your schedule, and get ready to, "Get Your FLEX On!" -
The F.L.E.X. Out Of Your Comfort Zone - X-Factor Life - Ep. #24 16.09.2025 33mTodd and Jason are back to get you "Out Of Your Comfort Zone," and this time they will see where your X-Factor plays a heavy role in getting you there. They take on the difficult, yet critical discussion of the recent tragic events that have been affecting our nation over the last few weeks: school shootings, church shootings, senseless murders on public transportation, the remembrance of the horrific attack of September 11th, 2001, and the recent brutal assassination of Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk on September 10th, 2025.Get their take as they go directly to God's Word with words of truth, comfort, encouragement, and hope. When things feel out of our comfort zone, our foundation, our X-Factor can be found in the hope we find in God's Word. Get set, and be ready to..."Get Your FLEX On!" -
The F.L.E.X. Out Of Your Comfort Zone: Leadership - Professional Life-Ep. #23 09.09.2025 30mContinue the series with Todd and Jason as they discuss the uncomfortable topic of "Out Of Your Comfort Zone" and explore how that can affect or be affected in your Professional Life. They invite their first-ever guest, Bryan McGhee, out from behind the scenes of the production and editing for the F.L.E.X. podcast. They will discuss his time as a U.S. Marine, then being called into the role as an assistant pastor, and get his take and testimony on getting out of your comfort zone in a professional role. So sit back, and get ready to "Get Your FLEX On!"... -
The F.L.E.X. Out Of Your Comfort Zone- Exercise-Gym Life - Ep #22 01.09.2025 31mStay uncomfortable with Todd and Jason as they talk about the next part of their series of "Out Of Your Comfort Zone" concerning exercise and the gym life. What does it take to step out and get back into the gym? Why is it so uncomfortable? And am I the only one who feels that way?Listen in, and find out that although it is not easy... it is doable! So get ready for some laughs, some motivation, maybe some tears... but most of all get ready to, "Get Your FLEX On!"
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