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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
  • Fasting For Mom's With Christin VanHouten | Faithful Fitness

    Fasting For Mom's With Christin VanHouten | Faithful Fitness
    Apr 9 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 Outline00:00 — IntroductionCoach Alex welcomes listeners and introduces his wife Christin.01:20 — Fasting as a WomanChristin explains how her journey with fasting began through spiritual disciplines.04:30 — Learning to Fast GraduallyStarting with 14-hour fasts and slowly building to longer fasting windows.07:20 — Hormonal Cycles and FastingWhy fasting affects women differently than men.10:10 — Grace During Difficult WeeksHow Christin adapts fasting around her cycle and stress levels.13:00 — Why Fasting Matters SpirituallyAlex explains the deeper spiritual purpose behind fasting.16:20 — Discipline vs MotivationSometimes fasting and exercise simply require obedience.19:00 — Exercise with ScoliosisWhy strength training is essential for Christin’s back health.22:00 — Loving Your Spouse Through StewardshipHow caring for your body affects your marriage.24:45 — Foods Christin Missed During the ShredCheeseburgers, Diet Coke, and Reese’s cups make their return.27:30 — Shred ResultsChristin loses 9 pounds of fat in four weeks.29:30 — Why the Shred WorksEnergy, clarity, and the power of finishing what you start.32:00 — Preparing for the Summer ShredWhy the five-day preparation phase matters.35:10 — Launching the Faithful Fitness DevotionalAlex shares what it took to finally write the book.38:30 — What It Was Like Living With a Writing HusbandChristin reflects on Alex’s weekly writing discipline.43:00 — The Investment Behind Publishing a BookThe financial and relational decisions behind the project.48:30 — Marriage, Money, and StewardshipWhy open conversations are essential when building something meaningful.52:00 — Signed Book Giveaway Announcement55:30 — Closing ThoughtsChristin 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🔥 Join Faithful Fitness https://faithfulfitness.co📖 Get Coach Alex’s Devotional — Faithful Fitnesshttps://faithfulfitnessdevo.com💪 Train your body🙏 Strengthen your faith🤝 Join a community pursuing disciplined stewardshipBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support.
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    44 mins
  • The Real Reason You’re Burned Out (And Why More Discipline Won’t Fix It)

    The Real Reason You’re Burned Out (And Why More Discipline Won’t Fix It)
    Apr 2 2026
    Coach Alex here.

    Grace and peace.

    Most people think their problem is stress.It’s not.It’s the fact that they never stop.In this conversation with Samir, we unpack a hard truth:
    👉 The human body is built for stress… but only if it’s followed by recovery.And in today’s world—where your phone keeps you “on mission” 24/7—most people never actually recover.That’s where burnout, weight gain, anxiety, poor sleep, and disconnection begin.🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
    • Why stress isn’t the problem—lack of recovery is
    • How technology is quietly destroying your ability to rest
    • The difference between training, mission, and recovery (and why most people live in the wrong one)
    • Why smart people fail (and wise people succeed)
    • The power of small, consistent habits over perfect plans
    • How your health directly shapes your children’s future
    • Why dads bond through play (and why your energy matters more than you think)
    • Simple, science-backed ways to regulate your nervous system (starting with your breath)
    • How to actually change your life in 90 days—without extremes
    ⚔️ A Line That Hit Hard:“The stress of your life isn’t what’s breaking you…
    it’s the fact that you never get a break from it.”

    🧠 This Episode Is For You If:
    • You feel constantly “on” but never fully present
    • You’ve tried to change before—but couldn’t sustain it
    • You’re leading a family, business, or mission… but your body is falling behind
    • You want a better framework than “just try harder”
    🔗 RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS

    👉 Watch the full conversation on Samir’s channel:
    Watch Full Episode on YouTube
    👉 Join the Faithful Fitness Community:
    faithfulfitness.co
    👉 Get the Faithful Fitness Devotional:
    faithfulfitnessdevo.com

    🧭 MOVE FORWARD TODAYStart here:Ask yourself two questions tonight—
    1. What’s one thing I need to stop?
    2. What’s one thing I need to start?
    Then do it. Not perfectly. Consistently.That’s how real change begins.

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    57 mins
  • A Special Message From Coach Alex

    A Special Message From Coach Alex
    Mar 5 2026
    Coach Alex shares a personal update with the Faithful Fitness community and prepares listeners for Season Two of the Faithful Fitness Podcast.

    In this short episode, Alex reflects on the past year — from launching the long-awaited Faithful Fitness Devotional and the Faithful Fitness App, to stepping away for a season of grief after losing his brother.

    Through it all, the mission of Faithful Fitness has continued to grow. Across the country people are reading the devotional together, participating in challenges inside the app, forming local run groups, and rediscovering what it means to steward their bodies as an act of worship.

    Alex also shares a glimpse of what’s coming next for the podcast — new guests, deeper conversations about faith and health, and upcoming episodes featuring his wife Christin.

    If you’ve been listening and want to go beyond learning about Faithful Fitness and begin practicing it with a community, this episode also includes an invitation to join the Faithful Fitness app and step deeper into the journey. Thank you for being part of this mission.

    Train Hard. Pray Harder!

    Move Forward Today

    📖 Get Coach Alex’s Devotional – Faithful Fitness
    https://faithfulfitnessdevo.com

    📱 Join the Faithful Fitness Community
    https://faithfulfitness.co

    💪 Step deeper with $50 off Faithful Fitness Premium
    Go Premium!

    (Daily practice, new resources every month, coaching calls, challenges, and accountability)

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    6 mins
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