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Welcome to Faithful Fitness—discipleship for the body. Coach Alex here. This isn’t about chasing aesthetics or quick fixes. It’s about becoming a better steward of the body God has entrusted...
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Welcome to Faithful Fitness—discipleship for the body.
Coach Alex here. This isn’t about chasing aesthetics or quick fixes.
It’s about becoming a better steward of the body God has entrusted to you—through truth, discipline, and daily obedience. Each episode sits at the intersection of faith, physiology, and formation—where Scripture and science work together to build strength that actually lasts.
What You’ll Find Here:
💪 Training & Nutrition That Works
Simple, effective strategies rooted in exercise science—not trends.
📖 Biblical Stewardship & Identity
Learn what it means to honor God with your body in a culture that treats it casually.
🎙️ Conversations That Sharpen You
Interviews with leaders in health, performance, and faith—applied through a Christian lens.
🔥 Challenges & Community
Join structured seasons like Faithful40 and Shred—where growth happens with others, not alone.
Your body isn’t separate from your faith.
It’s one of the primary places your faith is lived out. “You are not your own… therefore honor God with your body.” — 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 If you’re tired of starting over…
If you know you’re capable of more…
If you’re ready to build discipline that actually sticks— You’re in the right place. Train hard. Pray harder. Get 1% better—daily.
📌 Join the Community: https://faithfulfitness.co/premium
📘 Get the Devotional: https://faithfulfitnessdevo.com
#FaithfulFitness #AlexVanHouten #FaithfulFitnessPodcast #ChristianHealth #BiblicalStewardship #TrainHardPrayHarder
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Coach Alex here. This isn’t about chasing aesthetics or quick fixes.
It’s about becoming a better steward of the body God has entrusted to you—through truth, discipline, and daily obedience. Each episode sits at the intersection of faith, physiology, and formation—where Scripture and science work together to build strength that actually lasts.
What You’ll Find Here:
💪 Training & Nutrition That Works
Simple, effective strategies rooted in exercise science—not trends.
📖 Biblical Stewardship & Identity
Learn what it means to honor God with your body in a culture that treats it casually.
🎙️ Conversations That Sharpen You
Interviews with leaders in health, performance, and faith—applied through a Christian lens.
🔥 Challenges & Community
Join structured seasons like Faithful40 and Shred—where growth happens with others, not alone.
Your body isn’t separate from your faith.
It’s one of the primary places your faith is lived out. “You are not your own… therefore honor God with your body.” — 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 If you’re tired of starting over…
If you know you’re capable of more…
If you’re ready to build discipline that actually sticks— You’re in the right place. Train hard. Pray harder. Get 1% better—daily.
📌 Join the Community: https://faithfulfitness.co/premium
📘 Get the Devotional: https://faithfulfitnessdevo.com
#FaithfulFitness #AlexVanHouten #FaithfulFitnessPodcast #ChristianHealth #BiblicalStewardship #TrainHardPrayHarder
Faithful Fitness With Coach Alex VanHouten
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11 JUN. 2026 · Why do some people know exercise is good for them but still struggle to move?
Why can something as simple as a workout trigger emotions, fear, shame, or even tears?
In this powerful conversation, Coach Alex sits down with trauma-informed health coach and author De Bolton to explore the deep connection between movement, trauma, healing, and Christian stewardship.
Together they discuss:
- How trauma is stored in the body
- Why movement can feel threatening for some people
- The relationship between emotional wounds and physical health
- The disconnect between Christianity and body stewardship
- Why food has become the church's most acceptable addiction
- How shame impacts our health and habits
- The difference between neglect and obsession in fitness
- What it means to truly honor your body as God's temple
- How to move from performance-based fitness to worship-based stewardship
- Why healing requires reconnecting body, mind, and spirit
This conversation is especially important for anyone who has ever felt stuck, discouraged, ashamed, disconnected from their body, or frustrated by repeated health struggles.God doesn't merely care about your spirit.
He created you as a whole person.And learning to steward your body well may be one of the most overlooked aspects of discipleship today.You are loved exactly as you are.And because you are loved, your body is worth stewarding well.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction to De Bolton
01:10 – Why Movement Changes Your Mood
02:00 – How Trauma Gets Stored in the Body
04:45 – Why Exercise Can Trigger Old Wounds
07:45 – Tears, Emotions, and Physical Release
08:45 – Why Christians Are Disconnected From Their Bodies
11:20 – Stewardship vs. Fitness Idolatry
13:15 – Is Food the Church's Most Accepted Addiction?
16:00 – Why Your Body Matters to God
18:20 – Where to Start If You Hate Exercise
22:00 – The Power of Small Wins
24:15 – The Mustard Seed Principle of Growth
25:25 – How Fitness Becomes an Idol
28:00 – Fitness as Worship
30:15 – The Difference Between Performance and Stewardship
31:00 – Shame, Healing, and Physical Health
33:40 – Grace Removes Shame But Not Responsibility
36:15 – The Story Behind The Embodied Beloved
38:50 – Knowing God's Love vs. Embodying God's Love
40:00 – Reclaim Your Temple Program
42:45 – The Four Disciplines: Integrity, Grit, Growth & Awe
45:20 – Why Integrity Is the Biggest Struggle
46:00 – Rapid Fire Questions
47:00 – Music, Movement & Motivation
48:00 – Parenting Adult Children
50:00 – Final Encouragement from De Bolton
51:00 – Closing Prayer
🏃 Join the Faithful 5KThe first-ever Faithful 5K is happening this August.Whether you're local to Arkansas or joining us virtually from anywhere in the world, we'd love to have you participate.
👉 Register Here:
https://www.raceentry.com/faithful-5k/race-information
🤝 Become a Vendor or SponsorHelp us bring together faith, fitness, family, and community while supporting the mission of Faithful Fitness and THREE18.
👉 Learn More:
https://www.raceentry.com/races/faithful-5k/2026/sponsor
💪 Join Faithful Fitness PremiumIf you're ready to stop doing this alone and become part of a Christ-centered community focused on stewardship, strength, accountability, and growth:👉https://faithfulfitness.co/premium
Inside you'll find:
- Monthly coaching
- Challenges and accountability
- Live workshops
- Faith-based health education
- Direct access to Coach Alex
📖 Connect With De BoltonLearn more about De's work, coaching, and her Reclaim Your Temple program:👉 https://www.faithfueledmom.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support.
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4 JUN. 2026 · What happens when a sharp, inquisitive 14-year-old interviewer starts asking questions most adults never think to ask?
In this conversation with Rithvik Raya, Coach Alex dives deep into some of the biggest questions surrounding health, fitness, resilience, agency, suffering, faith, and human potential.Together they explore:
- Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and chronic pain
- Why modern abundance may be making us physically and mentally weaker
- The science of adaptation and resilience
- Why "calories in, calories out" oversimplifies human biology
- The surprising science behind hope molecules and exercise
- Why coaching and community outperform diets and algorithms
- The role of agency in personal transformation
- What fitness has to do with faith, purpose, and stewardship
- How modern culture encourages victimhood—and how to reclaim responsibility
- Why intensity isn't always the answer
- The difference between starting a fitness journey and becoming the kind of person who finishes it
This is one of the most thoughtful and wide-ranging conversations I've had in a long time.
Rithvik asked questions that forced me to think carefully about what I actually believe and why.If you've ever wondered how fitness connects to psychology, theology, resilience, leadership, and the pursuit of a meaningful life, this conversation is for you.
Life is hard.The question isn't whether you'll face difficulty.The question is:What kind of hard will you choose?
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
01:06 – Living With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
05:15 – Why Modern Comfort May Be Making Us Weak
08:42 – Choosing Your Hard
10:40 – Childhood Trauma, Science & Finding Truth
13:05 – Why Coach Alex Built Faithful Fitness
16:45 – The Fitness Industry's Biggest Problem
17:05 – Calories In, Calories Out? Not So Fast
21:28 – Hope Molecules, Myokines & Exercise Science
25:00 – What Is Agency?
27:52 – Can Agency Survive the Algorithm Age?
29:30 – Why Coaching & Community Beat Every Diet
31:57 – The Science Behind SpyFit
35:37 – Leadership, Responsibility & Personal Agency
38:47 – Is Fitness Really About Intentional Living?
40:02 – Is There A Moral Dimension To Fitness?
45:32 – Pride, Gluttony, Shame & Stewardship
48:21 – The Problem With Victimhood Culture
50:38 – Why Intensity Is Overrated
53:01 – How the Body Actually Adapts
57:31 – Better Daily, Comparison & Following Christ
01:01:12 – Social Media, Movement & Human Flourishing
01:02:29 – Why People Really Get In Shape
01:05:08 – Coaching, Identity & Freedom
01:06:46 – Rapid Fire Round
01:10:15 – Final Thoughts
🎯 Calls To Action
🏃 Join The First Ever Faithful 5KWhether you're local to Arkansas or joining virtually from anywhere in the world, we'd love to have you participate.
👉 Register Here:
https://www.raceentry.com/faithful-5k/race-information
🤝 Become a Vendor or SponsorWe're bringing together businesses, churches, ministries, nonprofits, and community leaders around a shared mission of stewardship and health.
👉 Vendor & Sponsor Information:
https://www.raceentry.com/races/faithful-5k/2026/sponsor
💪 Join Faithful Fitness PremiumIf you're ready to stop going it alone and become part of a community committed to strength, stewardship, accountability, and growth:
👉https://faithfulfitness.co/premium
Inside you'll find:
- Group coaching
- Community challenges
- Live workshops
- Direct access to Coach Alex
- Faith-based health and fitness resources
If you want to watch the interview, you can find that here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em3gPeEFNh4&t=82s Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support.
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28 MAY. 2026 · “The Fitness Industry Is Lying To You (Here’s The Truth)”
What if the biggest problem in modern fitness… isn’t motivation?
What if it’s misinformation? In this powerful conversation on the Live From America Podcast, Coach Alex VanHouten joins Hatem for a deep dive into the psychology, biology, and spiritual side of health and fitness.
Together, they unpack:
- Why the fitness industry keeps failing everyday people
- The difference between looking fit vs. actually being healthy
- How exercise changes your brain chemistry and mindset
- Why belief systems affect physical performance
- The science behind resilience, discipline, and “grit”
- How visualization improves athletic and mental performance
- Why community matters for transformation
- The hidden connection between physical fitness and emotional health
- What elite operators understand about mindset that most people don’t
Coach Alex also shares his personal story of living with a painful genetic disorder and how it shaped his understanding of stewardship, suffering, and discipline.Meanwhile, Hatem shares the incredible story of surviving heart failure, living with an LVAD, undergoing a heart transplant, and rebuilding his life through fitness and mental resilience.
This episode is not about six-week transformations.It’s about becoming the kind of person who refuses to quit.
⏱️ Timestamp Outline
00:00 – Intro: Why Health & Resilience Matter
01:15 – What Is Exercise Science?03:00 – The Fitness Industry’s Biggest Lie
05:00 – Why “Quick Fixes” Fail
08:00 – Alex’s Genetic Disorder & Pain Journey
11:00 – Hatem’s Heart Failure & Heart Transplant Story
14:30 – Why Fitness Saved Hatem’s Life15:30 – Bio-Individuality Explained
18:30 – Looking Fit vs Actually Being Healthy
21:45 – Where Everyday People Should Start
24:00 – Why 1% Better Daily Works
27:00 – How Health Impacts Relationships & Identity
29:00 – Injury, Illness & Recovery Mindset
31:00 – The “Lone Wolf Problem”
34:00 – Agency: Life Happening TO You vs THROUGH You
37:00 – Why Community Changes Everything
40:00 – Exercise, Hope Molecules & Mental Health
44:00 – Motivation vs Discipline
48:00 – Visualization & Athletic Performance
52:00 – Grit, Mental Toughness & The Will To Live
58:00 – Everyday Spy & Operator Training
1:00:00 – Faithful Fitness & Why Alex Wrote The Book
1:05:00 – Final Encouragement + Closing
👉 Start your own transformation journey with the
Faithful Fitness Devotional
A 40-day framework for health, strength, stewardship, and resilience.
https://faithfulfitnessdevo.com
👉 Join the Faithful Fitness community:
https://faithfulfitness.co
Train your body. Strengthen your mind. Walk with purpose.
If you want to watch the full epsisode, you can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nkYd_cHpmc&t=2518s Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support.
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21 MAY. 2026 · What if your biggest health problem… isn’t food—but what you’re feeding your mind?
In this episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex sits down with Amy Adams to unpack the concept of “digital sugar”—the constant overstimulation from social media that’s quietly shaping your attention, your habits, and even your relationship with God. Most people know how to avoid junk food. Few know how to avoid junk input.
And the cost is deeper than distraction—it’s disconnection.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
-Why social media acts like “sugar for your soul”
-How overstimulation rewires your brain and drains your purpose
-The hidden link between dopamine, attention, and spiritual dryness
-How to break free from the approval trap in fitness and life
-The difference between stewardship vs. weight loss goals
-Why most people fail (and how lead vs. lag goals change everything)
-A practical framework to reconnect your body, mind, and spirit daily Amy also shares her personal journey from obsession and neglect to consistent, faith-driven stewardship—and how stepping away from social media transformed her life in just weeks.
This isn’t about quitting technology. It’s about reclaiming your attention—and giving it back to God.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Why This Conversation Matters
01:00 – What Is “Digital Sugar”?
03:30 – How Social Media Drains Your Soul
06:30 – Dopamine, Cravings, and Why You Can’t Stop Scrolling
09:30 – Why You Still Feel Empty After Consuming Content
12:00 – The “Broccoli vs Junk Food” Spiritual Problem
15:00 – How Long It Takes to Detox Your Mind
18:00 – Head vs Heart: Why Most People Feel Disconnected
20:30 – Emotional Movement Practice (Practical Tool)
25:00 – Naming Emotions + Confronting Lies with Truth
28:00 – The Approval Trap (And How It Shows Up in Fitness)
32:00 – Obsession vs Neglect: The Cycle Most People Live In
36:00 – Identity vs Approval (The Gospel Answer)
40:00 – Stewardship vs Weight Loss
43:00 – Lead Goals vs Lag Goals (Why You Keep Failing)
47:00 – Daily Framework for Consistency (HMS System)
52:00 – Why Grit Is the Missing Discipline
56:00 – How to Get Connected with Amy
58:30 – Prayer + Closing
🎯 Calls To Action
👉 Start your 40-day transformation: Faithful Fitness Devotional https://faithfulfitnessdevo.com
👉 Join the Faithful Fitness community: https://faithfulfitness.co
👉 Build your routine, track your growth, and stay accountable: Download the Faithful Fitness App 👉 Connect with Amy Adams and explore her work: https://purposelydesigned.org Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support.
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14 MAY. 2026 · What if your body was never meant to be separated from your spiritual life?
In this deeply moving episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex sits down with Michelle Tornetta to explore a conversation many Christians have never had:How does God meet us through movement?
Together, they unpack:
- Why modern Christianity often disconnects the body from faith
- The hidden influence of Gnostic thinking in church culture
- How movement can deepen prayer, worship, joy, and emotional healing
- An honest conversation about yoga for Christians
- Why play, celebration, and embodiment matter spiritually
- Parenting a child with disabilities and learning to walk with God through grief
- How caregivers can care for themselves without guilt
- Rediscovering childlike faith through movement and creativity
Michelle also shares the powerful story of her daughter Abby—a miracle child whose life has shaped her understanding of joy, suffering, stewardship, and the goodness of God.This conversation is honest, hopeful, deeply embodied, and full of practical encouragement for anyone who feels disconnected—from their body, their joy, or even from God Himself.
⏱️ Timestamp Outline
00:00 – Intro: Movement, Faith & the Human Body
01:10 – Why Spiritual Life Isn’t “Just In Your Head”
04:00 – God Meets Us Through Movement0
5:30 – Elijah Running a Marathon After Mount Carmel
06:30 – Gnosticism and the Christian Body Problem
08:00 – Michelle’s Journey Into Faith + Fitness
10:00 – Yoga for Christians (Honest Discussion)
14:00 – Why Mindful Movement Matters Spiritually
18:30 – “Adulting” and Losing Childlike Faith
21:00 – Why Christians Need Play, Joy & Celebration
22:30 – Parenting a Child With Disabilities
25:00 – Abby’s Story: Stroke, Seizures & Miraculous Joy
31:00 – Every Christian Has a “Cup” to Carry
34:00 – Caregiver Burnout & Stewardship
36:30 – How Michelle Cares for Herself While Caring for Others
41:00 – Why Michelle Started Podcasting
44:00 – Doodle Prayer & Embodied Prayer Practices
48:00 – Why Children Understand Embodied Faith Naturally
50:00 – Final Encouragement to Listeners51:00 – Closing Prayer
🎯 Calls To Action
👉 Start your own journey toward embodied Christian stewardship with the
Faithful Fitness Devotional
https://FaithfulFitnessDevo.com
👉 Join the Faithful Fitness community and train your body, mind, and spirit alongside believers pursuing Christ-centered health:
https://faithfulfitness.co
👉 Connect with Michelle Tornetta’s work, podcast, and resources:
https://breatheandbe.net/store
The Honeycomb Doodle Journals can also be purchased on Amazon: https://a.co/d/08vbEu5b
Simple Steps for the Whole You Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PL9Ml50AlxqcTMS1xq7wi?si=700eb8ac4bc34dcd Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support.
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7 MAY. 2026 · The “Perfect Body” Isn’t What Instagram Sold You
What does the “perfect body” actually look like?In Part 2 of Coach Alex’s conversation on The Samir Show, the discussion moves beyond six-packs, big biceps, and Instagram fitness into something much more useful: building a body that can serve the mission.
Coach Alex explains why excessive muscle can become a liability for operators, why the best body is not necessarily the one that attracts attention, and why true fitness is about capability, endurance, resilience, and recovery.
This conversation also goes deep into metabolic health, protein intake, fatigue, sleep, dad bod, belly fat, cardiovascular fitness, diabetes risk, and why so many people feel exhausted in their 30s and 40s.The big idea: your body is not just about appearance. It is an asset. It carries your mind, your mission, your work, your family, and your calling.
In this episode, Coach Alex and Samir discuss:
- Why the “perfect agent body” does not look like an Instagram fitness model
- Why endurance and cognitive integrity matter for real-world performance
- How your body and brain are deeply integrated
- Why constant fatigue may be connected to poor metabolic health
- The role of protein in muscle, energy, aging, and blood sugar regulation
- Why muscle loss accelerates with age — and how weight training helps slow it down
- How sleep timing, deep sleep, naps, and circadian rhythm affect energy
- Why belly fat is often connected to stress, poor fitness, and energy imbalance
- The difference between fasting, time-restricted eating, and ketosis
- Why cardio is not mainly about burning calories
- How walking, weight training, and sleep can help prevent diabetes and heart disease
If you are tired of treating your body like a vanity project — or ignoring it altogether — this episode will help you think differently.Your body is not an idol to worship.
It is not a problem to ignore.
It is a stewardship.
Get the Faithful Fitness 40-Day Devotional here:
FaithfulFitnessDevo.com
And check out more conversations from The Samir Show.
00:00 The perfect agent body
01:36 Why the CIA body would not look like Instagram fitness
02:21 Hypertrophy is only one fitness adaptation
03:48 The capable body: strong, fast, endurable, and mission-ready
05:09 Training bodies for the job, not choosing bodies for the job
06:54 Treating the body like a national security asset
07:32 Why poor health affects national security
08:43 Endurance and cognitive integrity
09:35 Energy, fatigue, and burnout
10:08 Mitochondrial dysfunction and fat-burning capacity
12:01 Carbs as short-term fuel, fats as long-term fuel
13:56 Why protein matters
15:13 How much protein the average person may need
16:20 Why minimum protein recommendations may not be optimal
18:14 Plant proteins, supplements, and vegetarian considerations
19:39 Why muscle mass declines with age
21:09 Weight training and preserving muscle tissue
22:02 Why you may wake up more tired than when you went to bed
23:11 Deep sleep, sleep inertia, and inconsistent rest
25:43 Why naps help some people and ruin sleep for others
27:28 Busy tired vs. metabolic or hormonal problems
28:41 Why medication without lifestyle change misses the root
30:34 Protein, prediabetes, and blood sugar regulation
32:23 Protein intake and body composition
33:41 Dad bod, belly fat, and fatherhood
37:05 Hormonal changes after having a baby
38:42 Keto, fasting, cardio, and stubborn belly fat
39:29 Fasting vs. time-restricted eating
40:34 Ketosis does not always mean body-fat loss
41:50 Why cardio is not mainly for burning calories
42:44 Nutrient density vs. energy density
45:12 Running outside vs. treadmill
48:19 Early warning signs for diabetes and metabolic disease
49:00 VO2 and cardiovascular fitness as missed warning signs
53:06 Basic tests for diabetes and heart disease risk
55:20 Why food journaling is the first intelligence report
59:35 Lifestyle changes with the biggest payoff0
1:00:10 Start small: 15 minutes a day
01:01:46 Walking, adaptation, and energy
01:02:40 Sleep, stress, and disease risk
01:04:30 Creatine, sleep deprivation, and recovery support
If this conversation challenged the way you think about your body, start with the Faithful Fitness 40-Day Devotional.It was written to help Christians stop treating the body as either an idol to worship or a problem to ignore — and begin seeing it as a gift to steward under Christ.
Get Faithful Fitness here:
FaithfulFitnessDevo.com
This conversation originally took place on The Samir Show.
Check out Samir’s work and follow his show for more thoughtful conversations on health, mindset, and human performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lST4zzD4Hcs&t=387s Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support.
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30 ABR. 2026 · What if your fitness journey is quietly being sabotaged…not by lack of discipline—but by misplaced identity?
In this conversation on the Husband Material Podcast, Coach Alex VanHouten joins Drew Boa to unpack a powerful framework: the “Sin Spectrum of Fitness.”On one end—pride, vanity, comparison.
On the other—gluttony, sloth, and avoidance.Most people bounce between the two.Very few walk the narrow path: stewardship.This episode goes far beyond workouts and meal plans. It explores the deep integration between your body, your emotions, your sexuality, and your spiritual life—and why neglecting your body doesn’t just impact your health… it impacts your calling.
Coach Alex breaks down:
- Why fitness is a spiritual battleground, not a cosmetic pursuit
- How your biology (sleep, food, movement) shapes emotional and sexual integrity
- The difference between behavior change vs. root transformation
- Why “working out” is often how we “work things out”
- How shame, trauma, and identity silently drive unhealthy habits
- Why your body is meant to be a vessel for receiving and giving love
You’ll also hear how Coach Alex’s personal struggle with a genetic disorder shaped his conviction that your body matters—not for appearance, but for obedience.This is not about optimization.It’s about taking territory back—in your body, your habits, and your life.
🎯 Calls To Action:
👉 Start your 40-day journey into biblical stewardship:
Faithful Fitness – A Devotional for Strength, Health, and Obedience
https://faithfulfitnessdevo.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com
👉 Join the Faithful Fitness community:
Train with purpose. Grow with others. Stay accountable.
faithfulfitness.co
👉 Want help applying this to your life?
Apply for coaching with Coach Alex:
alexvanhouten.com/connect
👉 Learn more about overcoming porn and reclaiming your identity:
Follow Husband Material and explore Drew’s work.
https://podcast.husbandmaterial.com/
👉Watch the episode on youtube here: https://youtu.be/cckFea4mhTk Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support.
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23 ABR. 2026 · Coach Alex here. Grace and peace.
This conversation will challenge you.Not because it’s extreme…
But because it exposes something most people avoid:
👉 You’re capable of more than you think.
👉 But you won’t access it without surrender.
In this episode, I sit down with JD—an ultra-endurance athlete who completed one of the hardest feats on earth:10 Ironmans in 10 days across Hawaii.But this isn’t about endurance.It’s about obedience.It’s about what happens when a man stops negotiating with God…
…and starts saying yes—no matter the cost.
🔥 What We Cover:
- Why most people quit before they ever find their limits
- The difference between grit vs stubbornness
- What it actually means to surrender your life to Christ
- The moment JD hit absolute rock bottom… and kept going
- Why your calling matters more than your comfort
- The real reason most Christians stay stuck
- A practical framework (STEWARD) for building a disciplined life
- How suffering produces endurance, character, and hope
⚔️ A Moment That Hit Hard:“If I quit, I delay what God has called me to become.”
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Opening prayer & setting the tone
02:30 – JD’s mission: faith, family, and global impact
06:30 – Discovering your true physical capacity
10:00 – From divorce to endurance: the turning point
14:00 – “I might die doing this…” (Ironman with no training)
18:30 – Faith vs fake faith (hard truth)
23:00 – Selling everything to follow God
27:30 – The Biblical meaning of grit (Jacob wrestling with God)
33:00 – The STEWARD framework for discipline
40:00 – What happens when you don’t follow your calling
45:00 – The hardest moment: broken body, no way out
52:00 – What separates those who quit vs those who endure
58:30 – Fatherhood, legacy, and raising strong men
1:00:30 – Final challenge: Are you serious about your walk with Jesus?
🧭 MOVE FORWARD TODAY
As you listen, ask yourself this:“Where in my life am I choosing comfort… over calling?”Because that’s where your breakthrough is waiting.
🔗 NEXT STEPS
👉 Join the Faithful Fitness Community (Start Here):
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👉 Get the Faithful Fitness Devotional:
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👉 Learn more about JD’s work / mission:
(Insert his preferred link here if you have it)
🛡️ WANT TO GO DEEPER?Right now, in honor of the devotional launch,
you can save $50 on an annual premium membership.This is where we build:
- discipline
- structure
- brotherhood
- and real transformation
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16 ABR. 2026 · Coach Alex here. Grace and peace.
This conversation is different.I joined This Week Explained—a geopolitical intelligence podcast—to talk about something most analysts completely overlook:
👉 Your body is a strategic asset.In a world of unstable systems, fragile supply chains, and rising global tension…Your health isn’t just personal anymore.
It’s mission-critical.
🔥 What We Dive Into:
- Why a sick population is a geopolitical threat
- How your belief system literally changes your physiology
- The hidden reason most people fail at fitness (it’s not discipline)
- Why identity—not information—is the real driver of change
- The difference between looking healthy vs actually being healthy
- How elite operators train vs everyday men and women
- The truth about nutrition confusion (and bio-individuality)
- Why “quick fixes” fail—and what actually works long term
- The 1% principle that transforms your life over time
⚔️ A Line That Matters:“A sick population is a huge geopolitical threat… sometimes it comes down to who has the will to live.”
🧠 This Episode Is For You If:
- You feel overwhelmed by health advice and don’t know where to start
- You’ve tried to change before—but couldn’t sustain it
- You’re leading a family, business, or mission—but your health is slipping
- You want a deeper reason to take care of your body beyond aesthetics
🧭 MOVE FORWARD TODAY
As you listen, ask yourself this:“Am I treating my body like a responsibility… or a resource?”Because how you answer that will shape everything.
🔗 RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS
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you can save $50 on an annual premium membership.This is where we build:
- discipline
- structure
- brotherhood
- and real, embodied change
You don’t need more information.You need formation.
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9 ABR. 2026 · What is fasting actually like for a woman?
In this episode of Faithful Fitness, Coach Alex sits down with his wife Christin Van Houten to talk about her experience completing the Shred protocol, the unique challenges women face with fasting and exercise, and what it’s really like living inside the Faithful Fitness mission.
Christin shares how her relationship with fasting grew over several years—from believing it wasn’t possible for her to completing a full 24-hour fast during the Shred. She also explains how hormonal cycles, stress, and family life influence how women approach fasting differently than men.
Beyond fitness, the conversation turns deeply personal as Alex and Christin discuss:
• The real story behind writing the Faithful Fitness devotional
• The sacrifices and support required in marriage when pursuing a calling
• The financial and emotional decisions behind publishing a first book
• Why discipline—whether fasting, exercise, or marriage—ultimately produces freedom.
You’ll also hear Christin’s honest reflections on the Shred protocol, her results, and the habits she’s continuing long after the challenge ended.If you’ve ever wondered what Faithful Fitness looks like inside the Van Houten household, this conversation offers a rare and encouraging glimpse.
Timestamped Outline
00:00 — Introduction
Coach Alex welcomes listeners and introduces his wife Christin.
01:20 — Fasting as a Woman
Christin explains how her journey with fasting began through spiritual disciplines.
04:30 — Learning to Fast Gradually
Starting with 14-hour fasts and slowly building to longer fasting windows.
07:20 — Hormonal Cycles and Fasting
Why fasting affects women differently than men.
10:10 — Grace During Difficult Weeks
How Christin adapts fasting around her cycle and stress levels.
13:00 — Why Fasting Matters Spiritually
Alex explains the deeper spiritual purpose behind fasting.
16:20 — Discipline vs Motivation
Sometimes fasting and exercise simply require obedience.
19:00 — Exercise with Scoliosis
Why strength training is essential for Christin’s back health.
22:00 — Loving Your Spouse Through Stewardship
How caring for your body affects your marriage.
24:45 — Foods Christin Missed During the Shred
Cheeseburgers, Diet Coke, and Reese’s cups make their return.
27:30 — Shred Results
Christin loses 9 pounds of fat in four weeks.
29:30 — Why the Shred Works
Energy, clarity, and the power of finishing what you start.
32:00 — Preparing for the Summer Shred
Why the five-day preparation phase matters.
35:10 — Launching the Faithful Fitness Devotional
Alex shares what it took to finally write the book.
38:30 — What It Was Like Living With a Writing Husband
Christin reflects on Alex’s weekly writing discipline.
43:00 — The Investment Behind Publishing a Book
The financial and relational decisions behind the project.
48:30 — Marriage, Money, and Stewardship
Why open conversations are essential when building something meaningful.
52:00 — Signed Book Giveaway Announcement
55:30 — Closing Thoughts
Christin thanks the Faithful Fitness community for supporting the mission.
Main Discussion Themes:
-Fasting Through a Woman’s Lens
-Understanding the physiological and spiritual differences women experience with fasting.
-Discipline Over Motivation
-Why real transformation comes from consistency rather than excitement.
-Marriage and Calling
-What it takes for a spouse to support a God-given mission.
-Stewardship of the Body
-Exercise, fasting, and nutrition as tools for honoring God.
-The Story Behind the Faithful Fitness Devotional
-From idea to investment to publication.
Move Forward Today🔥
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26 MAY. 2018 · Ever feel like there's just not enough time?
Learn from the wisdom of Coach Craig and Jennifer (his wife and Boston Marathoner) as they get real about the training life with 4 very active and growing kiddos.
You CAN pursue your fitness goals without encroaching on conscious and awesome parenting. Let's talk about HOW!
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21 MAY. 2018 · Are your kiddos in sports? What do you remember about sports from growing up?
Apparently the game has changed and YOU need to know about the changes.
Join me as I dive into a timely conversation with the founder of Raptor Sports Performance, James Westphal. Over 20 years of experience in the training industry and fatherhood to two adolescent boys has brought him to a passion for helping our young athletes train intelligently and healthfully.
James trains coaches how to better train your children. You're going to want to hear what he has to say!
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14 MAY. 2018 · Only have 10 minutes to bust out a home workout before getting ready for work? Want to know how better to incorporate your kiddos into a healthy lifestyle?
Join Defining Dad Bod and Coach Mike Urso from Golden Home Fitness (writer of the free ebook "The Ultimate Guide to Home Workouts") as we discuss motivating ourselves to change while overcoming obstacles both large and small!
Who said you need a gym for great results?
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2 MAY. 2018 · What negative thoughts are ruining your life right now?
If anyone knows how intensely negative thoughts can affect health, fitness, marriage, and fatherhood, David Mee has been through the gambit. Join me as we dive into a very real and raw conversation with the founder of "Breakthrough Marriage Mentoring" to grab pearls of practical wisdom that may help YOU make a breakthrough in your life!
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26 ABR. 2018 · Should you "Go KETO"?
Join me while I pick the brain of our favorite Nutrition PhD, Dr. Adrian Chavez to shed light on the controversial topic of Ketogenic Diets. We get real about the differences and benefits among popular dietary trends today, talk about the scientific caveats, and even explore the dangers of some of the "over correction" of High Fat, Low Carb diets.
I'm excited for you to learn whether Keto may be a tool that could work for you!
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More on Ketosis with Dr. Chavez
Episode 33 of Your Nutrition Perscription: http://yournutritionprescription.libsyn.com/episode-33-how-to-maximize-the-benefits-of-ketogenic-dieting
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21 ABR. 2018 · Warren Peterson is an author, entreprenuer, coach, mentor, and founder of "The Significant Man". Join us as we dive into fatherhood, manhood, and the role of fitness in becoming a "Significant Man".
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19 MAR. 2018 · Why does fitness have to do with finances?
Join me as I interview the money twins (Matt and Brad Ruttenburg) and dig into their 23 yrs. of combined experience in the financial services industry.
As Dad's they know what kind of sacrifice in terms of time and money it can be to prioritize your fitness, however, after hearing our thoughts you'll be left asking : Can I afford NOT to?
In the supporters-only extended version hear about stock fluctuations, saving for college, and prioritizing needs and wants in your budget!
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25 FEB. 2018 · I've been wrestling with the concept of "sacrifice" as it appears in the biblical stories. I hope my thoughts on the subject resonate with you and help you wrestle as well!
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Welcome to Faithful Fitness—discipleship for the body. Coach Alex here. This isn’t about chasing aesthetics or quick fixes. It’s about becoming a better steward of the body God has entrusted...
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Welcome to Faithful Fitness—discipleship for the body.
Coach Alex here. This isn’t about chasing aesthetics or quick fixes.
It’s about becoming a better steward of the body God has entrusted to you—through truth, discipline, and daily obedience. Each episode sits at the intersection of faith, physiology, and formation—where Scripture and science work together to build strength that actually lasts.
What You’ll Find Here:
💪 Training & Nutrition That Works
Simple, effective strategies rooted in exercise science—not trends.
📖 Biblical Stewardship & Identity
Learn what it means to honor God with your body in a culture that treats it casually.
🎙️ Conversations That Sharpen You
Interviews with leaders in health, performance, and faith—applied through a Christian lens.
🔥 Challenges & Community
Join structured seasons like Faithful40 and Shred—where growth happens with others, not alone.
Your body isn’t separate from your faith.
It’s one of the primary places your faith is lived out. “You are not your own… therefore honor God with your body.” — 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 If you’re tired of starting over…
If you know you’re capable of more…
If you’re ready to build discipline that actually sticks— You’re in the right place. Train hard. Pray harder. Get 1% better—daily.
📌 Join the Community: https://faithfulfitness.co/premium
📘 Get the Devotional: https://faithfulfitnessdevo.com
#FaithfulFitness #AlexVanHouten #FaithfulFitnessPodcast #ChristianHealth #BiblicalStewardship #TrainHardPrayHarder
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Coach Alex here. This isn’t about chasing aesthetics or quick fixes.
It’s about becoming a better steward of the body God has entrusted to you—through truth, discipline, and daily obedience. Each episode sits at the intersection of faith, physiology, and formation—where Scripture and science work together to build strength that actually lasts.
What You’ll Find Here:
💪 Training & Nutrition That Works
Simple, effective strategies rooted in exercise science—not trends.
📖 Biblical Stewardship & Identity
Learn what it means to honor God with your body in a culture that treats it casually.
🎙️ Conversations That Sharpen You
Interviews with leaders in health, performance, and faith—applied through a Christian lens.
🔥 Challenges & Community
Join structured seasons like Faithful40 and Shred—where growth happens with others, not alone.
Your body isn’t separate from your faith.
It’s one of the primary places your faith is lived out. “You are not your own… therefore honor God with your body.” — 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 If you’re tired of starting over…
If you know you’re capable of more…
If you’re ready to build discipline that actually sticks— You’re in the right place. Train hard. Pray harder. Get 1% better—daily.
📌 Join the Community: https://faithfulfitness.co/premium
📘 Get the Devotional: https://faithfulfitnessdevo.com
#FaithfulFitness #AlexVanHouten #FaithfulFitnessPodcast #ChristianHealth #BiblicalStewardship #TrainHardPrayHarder
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| Organización | Coach Alex VanHouten |
| Categorías | Superación personal , Cristianismo , En forma |
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| faithfulfitness@betterdaily.live |
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