Post by lovelace on Dec 9, 2006 8:46:31 GMT -5
Can you give us some background information (age, height, weight, where you are from, what you do for a living and your family situation)?
Sure can! I am 25 years old. I reside on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in a little town called Cambridge. I actually graduated from college and am currently working towards a teaching certificate. I do home improvement to pay the bills. I am 6 foot 3, 350lbs and am single.
Ernie, have you competed in any strongman events?
Actually no, I have done some backyard type things and demos but nothing major.
When did you get saved and how?
I actually grew up going to church, so it wasn’t some big transformation if you know what I mean. When I was in high school I was at a function and there was a band playing, when they were done they asked if anyone wanted to come back and get prayed for. I fought to go back, but was pushed(by the Lord)…so I went back and received Jesus!
What denomination of Church do you attend?
I attend a Methodist Church.
What are your best lifts in competition?
I haven’t done many major competitions, but I can give you my best gym lifts as of late. I just recently did a standing shoulder press of 340, and I did 305 4 times in a standing shoulder press fashion. I have pulled 700 with just a belt from below the knees in the rack. I kind of like doing the odd lifts that no one really talks about.
Who are some individuals you look up to in religion and powerlifting?
My family is an inspiration to me.
How do you balance strongman into your life being a Christian?
I try live with the mentality that its God, Family, and then everything else…but sometimes I probably don’t act like that…unfortunately.
Do you train others or are you a trainee?
I was a personal trainer at a gym, but it just wasn’t working out, (no pun intended…)haha
What is your favorite Bible verse?
I have always liked “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” I also like Romans 12:20, well basically from verse 9 through 20, but especially 20.
What is your favorite food?
Anything and everything! Haha…I like pizza, beef, seafood, and pretty much whatever you put on my plate!
What kind of workout do you currently use? Ex..Westside, Progressive,etc.etc.
I actually have my own workout set up where I mix powerlifting, strongman, and Olympic lifting.
What version of the Bible do you read most often?
I try to read and study all different versions just to see the differences.
Favorite Religious and non-Religious book you have read (other than Bible)?
I do like to read history and political books, but I also enjoy reading Christian inspiration, for example, the Every Man Series, Those books have been a blessing to me, because I, like many men, have struggled with lust, and they really help you in that struggle.
What is the most exciting thing you have witnessed God do?
There have been so many things, but in the last year, He healed my mom of breast cancer, and made the process the easiest it could be for breast cancer. Praise God!
What is your favorite lift?
Actually, I have really enjoyed lately doing standing overhead work.
What manufacture of powerlifting/strongman equipment do you wear or do you compete raw?
I have never had any equipment on, except for a belt, and wraps.
What is your favorite religious hymn/song?
I love Amazing Grace, In the Garden, The Old Rugged Cross, Blessed Assurance, and im sure there are many more out of the hymnal that I love! I also enjoy the new stuff that is out.
Do you have any hobbies outside of strongman/powerlifting?
Believe it or not, I have been surfing for close to 15 years…picture that, a 350lb surfer! That’s a classic example of “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”! hahaha!
Whom is your favorite music artist?
I don’t necessarily have one, I enjoy all types of music.
What weight class do you compete in and do you hold any state, American or World records?
I would be a SHW if I competed more, as of records…none….yet….ha
As a “Christian”, what is your view on Anabolic Steroids or Anabolic Androgenic Steroids? I have always been drug free. I don’t agree with it, and I choose not to do it, but we all know that there are going to be people who participate in doing them, all we can do is be a witness from God to them.
Whom is your favorite apostle and why?
I really enjoy reading them all, but Paul was amazing simply because it goes to show that God can change anybody. Prior to being a Christian, Paul tormented Christians, but once being transformed he was a soldier for Christ. I also really like reading about Stephen, especially when he was being killed, and he was asking forgiveness of those who were doing the killing. That’s Hardcore!
Do you have any final comments?
I would just like to thank you for this interview. It had been a blessing to do this, and share my faith through this interview.
Be strong through the Lord!
Sure can! I am 25 years old. I reside on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in a little town called Cambridge. I actually graduated from college and am currently working towards a teaching certificate. I do home improvement to pay the bills. I am 6 foot 3, 350lbs and am single.
Ernie, have you competed in any strongman events?
Actually no, I have done some backyard type things and demos but nothing major.
When did you get saved and how?
I actually grew up going to church, so it wasn’t some big transformation if you know what I mean. When I was in high school I was at a function and there was a band playing, when they were done they asked if anyone wanted to come back and get prayed for. I fought to go back, but was pushed(by the Lord)…so I went back and received Jesus!
What denomination of Church do you attend?
I attend a Methodist Church.
What are your best lifts in competition?
I haven’t done many major competitions, but I can give you my best gym lifts as of late. I just recently did a standing shoulder press of 340, and I did 305 4 times in a standing shoulder press fashion. I have pulled 700 with just a belt from below the knees in the rack. I kind of like doing the odd lifts that no one really talks about.
Who are some individuals you look up to in religion and powerlifting?
My family is an inspiration to me.
How do you balance strongman into your life being a Christian?
I try live with the mentality that its God, Family, and then everything else…but sometimes I probably don’t act like that…unfortunately.
Do you train others or are you a trainee?
I was a personal trainer at a gym, but it just wasn’t working out, (no pun intended…)haha
What is your favorite Bible verse?
I have always liked “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” I also like Romans 12:20, well basically from verse 9 through 20, but especially 20.
What is your favorite food?
Anything and everything! Haha…I like pizza, beef, seafood, and pretty much whatever you put on my plate!
What kind of workout do you currently use? Ex..Westside, Progressive,etc.etc.
I actually have my own workout set up where I mix powerlifting, strongman, and Olympic lifting.
What version of the Bible do you read most often?
I try to read and study all different versions just to see the differences.
Favorite Religious and non-Religious book you have read (other than Bible)?
I do like to read history and political books, but I also enjoy reading Christian inspiration, for example, the Every Man Series, Those books have been a blessing to me, because I, like many men, have struggled with lust, and they really help you in that struggle.
What is the most exciting thing you have witnessed God do?
There have been so many things, but in the last year, He healed my mom of breast cancer, and made the process the easiest it could be for breast cancer. Praise God!
What is your favorite lift?
Actually, I have really enjoyed lately doing standing overhead work.
What manufacture of powerlifting/strongman equipment do you wear or do you compete raw?
I have never had any equipment on, except for a belt, and wraps.
What is your favorite religious hymn/song?
I love Amazing Grace, In the Garden, The Old Rugged Cross, Blessed Assurance, and im sure there are many more out of the hymnal that I love! I also enjoy the new stuff that is out.
Do you have any hobbies outside of strongman/powerlifting?
Believe it or not, I have been surfing for close to 15 years…picture that, a 350lb surfer! That’s a classic example of “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”! hahaha!
Whom is your favorite music artist?
I don’t necessarily have one, I enjoy all types of music.
What weight class do you compete in and do you hold any state, American or World records?
I would be a SHW if I competed more, as of records…none….yet….ha
As a “Christian”, what is your view on Anabolic Steroids or Anabolic Androgenic Steroids? I have always been drug free. I don’t agree with it, and I choose not to do it, but we all know that there are going to be people who participate in doing them, all we can do is be a witness from God to them.
Whom is your favorite apostle and why?
I really enjoy reading them all, but Paul was amazing simply because it goes to show that God can change anybody. Prior to being a Christian, Paul tormented Christians, but once being transformed he was a soldier for Christ. I also really like reading about Stephen, especially when he was being killed, and he was asking forgiveness of those who were doing the killing. That’s Hardcore!
Do you have any final comments?
I would just like to thank you for this interview. It had been a blessing to do this, and share my faith through this interview.
Be strong through the Lord!
