Episode 038 – God of Endurance: Faith, Fitness, and Formation with Chase Crouse

In this energizing and deeply personal episode, Christopher Wesley sits down with Chase Crouse, founder of Hypurofit and author of The God of Endurance. As a Catholic athlete, husband, father, and coach, Chase has spent years integrating physical fitness and spiritual formation, helping others see how the discipline of the body can become a path to holiness. Chase shares how his own journey through endurance sports—marathons, triathlons, and CrossFit—led him to recognize that faith is not a sprint but a lifelong race. He unpacks how prayer, fasting, and training all reveal the same truth: transformation happens through consistent, sometimes painful perseverance. Together, he and Christopher explore how ministry leaders and everyday disciples can build endurance in both faith and life. Key Takeaways Faith and Fitness Intersect: The body is not an obstacle to holiness but an instrument for worship and witness. Endurance Over Achievement: Lasting change—in fitness, ministry, or faith—comes through daily consistency, not instant results. Spiritual Discipline as Training: Chase shares how the structure of physical training mirrors the spiritual life—routine, sacrifice, and rest. Overcoming Burnout: Endurance requires recovery; Chase explains how sabbath and silence are essential to sustainable ministry. Building a Rule of Life: Fitness, prayer, community, and purpose must be intentionally balanced for long-term growth. Integration, Not Segregation: God cares about every part of who we are—body, mind, and soul—and wants them aligned in love. For more on this episode visit us at https://thechurchpodcast.org