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Faithful Fitness With Coach Alex VanHouten

Faithful Fitness With Coach Alex VanHouten

By: Coach Alex VanHouten
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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

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Episodes
  • Can Christians Do Yoga? With Michelle Tornetta

    Can Christians Do Yoga? With Michelle Tornetta
    May 14 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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    57 mins
  • The “Perfect Body” Isn’t What Instagram Sold You

    The “Perfect Body” Isn’t What Instagram Sold You
    May 7 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 modelWhy endurance and cognitive integrity matter for real-world performanceHow your body and brain are deeply integratedWhy constant fatigue may be connected to poor metabolic healthThe role of protein in muscle, energy, aging, and blood sugar regulationWhy muscle loss accelerates with age — and how weight training helps slow it downHow sleep timing, deep sleep, naps, and circadian rhythm affect energyWhy belly fat is often connected to stress, poor fitness, and energy imbalanceThe difference between fasting, time-restricted eating, and ketosisWhy cardio is not mainly about burning caloriesHow walking, weight training, and sleep can help prevent diabetes and heart diseaseIf 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.comAnd check out more conversations from The Samir Show.00:00 The perfect agent body01:36 Why the CIA body would not look like Instagram fitness02:21 Hypertrophy is only one fitness adaptation03:48 The capable body: strong, fast, endurable, and mission-ready05:09 Training bodies for the job, not choosing bodies for the job06:54 Treating the body like a national security asset07:32 Why poor health affects national security08:43 Endurance and cognitive integrity09:35 Energy, fatigue, and burnout10:08 Mitochondrial dysfunction and fat-burning capacity12:01 Carbs as short-term fuel, fats as long-term fuel13:56 Why protein matters15:13 How much protein the average person may need16:20 Why minimum protein recommendations may not be optimal18:14 Plant proteins, supplements, and vegetarian considerations19:39 Why muscle mass declines with age21:09 Weight training and preserving muscle tissue22:02 Why you may wake up more tired than when you went to bed23:11 Deep sleep, sleep inertia, and inconsistent rest25:43 Why naps help some people and ruin sleep for others27:28 Busy tired vs. metabolic or hormonal problems28:41 Why medication without lifestyle change misses the root30:34 Protein, prediabetes, and blood sugar regulation32:23 Protein intake and body composition33:41 Dad bod, belly fat, and fatherhood37:05 Hormonal changes after having a baby38:42 Keto, fasting, cardio, and stubborn belly fat39:29 Fasting vs. time-restricted eating40:34 Ketosis does not always mean body-fat loss41:50 Why cardio is not mainly for burning calories42:44 Nutrient density vs. energy density45:12 Running outside vs. treadmill48:19 Early warning signs for diabetes and metabolic disease49:00 VO2 and cardiovascular fitness as missed warning signs53:06 Basic tests for diabetes and heart disease risk55:20 Why food journaling is the first intelligence report59:35 Lifestyle changes with the biggest payoff01:00:10 Start small: 15 minutes a day01:01:46 Walking, adaptation, and energy01:02:40 Sleep, stress, and disease risk01:04:30 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.comThis 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=387sBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The Sin Spectrum of Fitness: Escaping Pride, Sloth, and Sexual Struggle Through Stewardship

    The Sin Spectrum of Fitness: Escaping Pride, Sloth, and Sexual Struggle Through Stewardship
    Apr 30 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
    faithfulfitnessdevo.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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    29 mins
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