Welcome back to the Fit Fathers Fellowship Podcast—formerly the Ben Barker Fitness Podcast. In this episode, Ben Barker sits down with Rob Nimsger, a husband, father, medical sales leader, and faith-driven dad, to tackle one of the biggest struggles modern fathers face:

How do you leave work at work—and show up fully for your wife and kids?

Rob manages teams across half the country, leads dozens of employees, and still prioritizes being a present husband and intentional father. In this conversation, he breaks down simple, practical systems dads can use to flip the switch from work mode to dad mode—without carrying stress, frustration, or emotional baggage into the home.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to separate work life and home life as a busy dad

• Why momentum beats motivation in fitness, faith, and fatherhood

• Simple habits to help dads be more present at home

• Using small “wins” to reset after a stressful workday

• Why changing clothes, family walks, and phone boundaries matter

• How reading the Bible together strengthens marriage and leadership

• Why discipline—not motivation—is the foundation for lasting change

• What servant leadership looks like in marriage, parenting, and work

If you’re a dad who wants to lead better, get stronger, grow in faith, and build a healthier family culture—this episode is for you.

Connect with Rob:

• Instagram: @rob.nimstagram

• LinkedIn: Robert Nimsger

In this episode of the Fit Fathers Fellowship Podcast, Ben Barker breaks down why most dads don’t fail because they lack motivation—they fail because they lack systems.

After attending an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) leadership retreat through his day job, Ben connects proven business principles—used by high-performing companies—to fatherhood, fitness, faith, and family leadership.

You’ll learn how to:

• Define a clear vision for what winning as a dad actually looks like

• Stop trying to fix everything at once and focus on quarterly priorities

• Use simple daily non-negotiables to drive real fitness and life results

• Build a personal scorecard so progress is measured—not guessed

• Lead your home with intention instead of drifting through life

This episode is for dads who are tired of relying on motivation, want more discipline and consistency, and are ready to design their life on purpose.

Strong dads don’t wing it.
Strong dads build systems.

🎯 Key Topics:
Dad fitness systems, fatherhood leadership, discipline over motivation, Christian dad mindset, family leadership, EOS for dads, fitness consistency, habit building for fathers

💪 Resources Mentioned:
First Phorm Creatine & Protein: https://1stphorm.com/benbarkerfitness

If this episode helped you, share it with another dad who’s ready to lead from the front.

If you’re a dad who feels tired all the time, this episode is for you—and no, it’s probably not your age.

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In this episode of the Fit Fathers Fellowship Podcast, Ben Barker breaks down the real reason most dads struggle with low energy. Spoiler alert: it’s not being over 30 or 40. Most dads don’t have an energy problem—they have a discipline problem.

Ben shares a real moment from his own life when training didn’t magically give him energy, and how the discipline built in the gym carried over into fatherhood, marriage, and leadership at home. This episode dives into practical, no-BS fixes for dad fatigue, including hydration, proper fueling, calorie quality, alcohol consumption, sunlight, sleep, and building a training schedule that actually fits real dad life.

You’ll also hear why energy follows discipline—not motivation, and how showing up for your kids matters more than waiting to “feel like it.”

If you’re serious about being a stronger, more present father—physically, mentally, and spiritually—this episode will challenge you and give you clear action steps you can implement immediately.

Topics covered:

• Why low energy isn’t caused by age

• Discipline vs. motivation for dads

• Hydration and fueling for energy

• Why under-eating kills dad energy

• Alcohol, sleep, and recovery

• Morning sunlight and circadian rhythm

• Realistic training schedules for busy fathers

• Leading your family even when you’re tired

Strong dads create strong families. Let’s lead from the front.