Faithful Fitness By Better Daily
Welcome to Faithful Fitness, where we train our bodies and strengthen our faith! 💪🙏 This channel is dedicated to Bible-based fitness, health, and mindset growth so you can honor God through disciplined stewardship.What You’ll Find Here: 🔥 Workouts & Training Tips – Get stronger with faith-driven fitness. 📖 Biblical Health & Stewardship – Align scripture & science for lasting wellness. 🎙️ Inspiring Interviews – Hear from health & fitness experts from all over the globe. 🚀 Community Challenges – 40 days of fitness, faith, and transformation in community! Your body is a temple (1 Cor. 6:19-20)—let’s train hard, pray harder, and grow 1% better daily!📌 Subscribe Now & Join the Movement!💥 Pre-order Is Open! Reserve your copy of "Faithful Fitness" Today! https://betterdaily.live/devo #FaithfulFitness #my1percent #GIGAfit *You can also catch episodes from Defining Dad Bod and Better Daily Live (2017-now) in this archive! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.
Episodes
🎧 Episode Title: Breaking the Chains of Disease: Healing, Hormones, and Holy Stewardship with Coach Amanda Jabczynski
📝 Episode Summary: In this episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex sits down with Coach Amanda Jabczynski—also known as Coach AJ—a retired Navy veteran, homeschooling mom, and certified health coach with a transformative story of reclaiming her health and faith.
Diagnosed with prediabetes after following...
📝 Episode Summary: In this episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex sits down with Coach Amanda Jabczynski—also known as Coach AJ—a retired Navy veteran, homeschooling mom, and certified health coach with a transformative story of reclaiming her health and faith.
Diagnosed with prediabetes after following...
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July 3, 2025 • 67 mins
🔥 Episode Summary:
In this power-packed episode, Coach Alex sits down with Ben Barker—husband, father of four, fitness coach, and host of Real Talk with Ben & Kim—to explore what it means to be a fit father who follows Christ.
Their conversation weaves humor, hard-won wisdom, and raw encouragement for every man striving to lead his home with strength, humility, and purpose.
Ben shares how his own fitness journey evolved from chas...
In this power-packed episode, Coach Alex sits down with Ben Barker—husband, father of four, fitness coach, and host of Real Talk with Ben & Kim—to explore what it means to be a fit father who follows Christ.
Their conversation weaves humor, hard-won wisdom, and raw encouragement for every man striving to lead his home with strength, humility, and purpose.
Ben shares how his own fitness journey evolved from chas...
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June 26, 2025 • 65 mins
🎙️ Episode Title: How Mitochondria, Mindset, & Faith Heal the Body | Dr. Bruce Cooper
🔍 Episode Summary:
In this profound and energizing episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex VanHouten welcomes back one of his most beloved guests — Dr. Bruce Cooper.
With over 25 years of experience in natural medicine, fitness, and functional health, Dr. Cooper shares his powerful journey from frustrated physical therapy hopeful to...
🔍 Episode Summary:
In this profound and energizing episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex VanHouten welcomes back one of his most beloved guests — Dr. Bruce Cooper.
With over 25 years of experience in natural medicine, fitness, and functional health, Dr. Cooper shares his powerful journey from frustrated physical therapy hopeful to...
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June 19, 2025 • 51 mins
🎙️ Episode Title: Is Your Fitness Journey Fueled by Grace—or Guilt? | Kasey Shuler
📖 Episode Description:
In this spirit-filled episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex VanHouten welcomes Kasey Shuler—author, intuitive movement coach, and co-founder of Joyful Health Co—for a deep conversation on stewarding our health without falling into obsession.
From learning to trust our post-fall bodies to intuitive eating, Christia...
📖 Episode Description:
In this spirit-filled episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex VanHouten welcomes Kasey Shuler—author, intuitive movement coach, and co-founder of Joyful Health Co—for a deep conversation on stewarding our health without falling into obsession.
From learning to trust our post-fall bodies to intuitive eating, Christia...
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June 12, 2025 • 58 mins
📌 Episode Summary:
What does it take to be on mission for God? And how does physical fitness play a role in serving effectively?
In this episode, I sit down with John David Smith, president of BMA Global Missions, to talk about his journey from boots-on-the-ground missionary to global leader, and how he integrates faith and fitness into his calling.
We also discuss:
✔️ What real mission work looks like beyond short-term trips
✔️ How fi...
What does it take to be on mission for God? And how does physical fitness play a role in serving effectively?
In this episode, I sit down with John David Smith, president of BMA Global Missions, to talk about his journey from boots-on-the-ground missionary to global leader, and how he integrates faith and fitness into his calling.
We also discuss:
✔️ What real mission work looks like beyond short-term trips
✔️ How fi...
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June 5, 2025 • 66 mins
🎙️ Episode Title: When Medicine Failed, Faith Took Over- Dean Hall's Wild Cure
What if the very waters you fear could become the waters that heal you?
In this powerful episode, Coach Alex VanHouten sits down with Dean Hall—licensed therapist, bestselling author, two-time cancer survivor, and world-record endurance swimmer. From battling leukemia and grief to swimming 187 miles upstream as an act of radical healing, Dean’s story wil...
What if the very waters you fear could become the waters that heal you?
In this powerful episode, Coach Alex VanHouten sits down with Dean Hall—licensed therapist, bestselling author, two-time cancer survivor, and world-record endurance swimmer. From battling leukemia and grief to swimming 187 miles upstream as an act of radical healing, Dean’s story wil...
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May 29, 2025 • 60 mins
🎙️ Episode Title: Manhood, Discipleship, And The 5% That Changes Everything With Steve Crawley
📌 Episode Summary: In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Steve Crawley, the founder of MD5, to discuss a structured approach to biblical manhood that helps men focus on the 5% of life that only they can control. We break down the five F’s—Faith, Family, Fitness, Finances, and Friendships—and how each plays a role in living a li...
📌 Episode Summary: In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Steve Crawley, the founder of MD5, to discuss a structured approach to biblical manhood that helps men focus on the 5% of life that only they can control. We break down the five F’s—Faith, Family, Fitness, Finances, and Friendships—and how each plays a role in living a li...
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May 22, 2025 • 53 mins
📢 Episode Summary:
What if your workout was an act of worship? In this episode, we welcome Torie Lin, a faith-based fitness coach helping women break free from obsessing over or neglecting their bodies. Torie shares her personal journey from body image struggles to faith-filled fitness, how she overcame mom guilt, and practical steps for building sustainable health habits.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How fitness can be a form of worshi...
What if your workout was an act of worship? In this episode, we welcome Torie Lin, a faith-based fitness coach helping women break free from obsessing over or neglecting their bodies. Torie shares her personal journey from body image struggles to faith-filled fitness, how she overcame mom guilt, and practical steps for building sustainable health habits.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How fitness can be a form of worshi...
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May 15, 2025 • 53 mins
Pain is NOT just in your body—it’s in your brain. Dr. Deepak Ravindran, author of The Pain-Free Mindset, breaks down the science of pain, why movement is crucial for healing, and how small, consistent actions can retrain your nervous system for relief. 🔥
In this episode: ✅ Why pain isn’t just about injuries—it’s about your brain’s interpretation ✅ How exercise, journaling, and community support rewire pain pathways ✅ The 7 key fact...
In this episode: ✅ Why pain isn’t just about injuries—it’s about your brain’s interpretation ✅ How exercise, journaling, and community support rewire pain pathways ✅ The 7 key fact...
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May 8, 2025 • 54 mins
What does the Bible say about health, nutrition, and fasting? In this episode, Chelsea Blackburn, the Christian Nutritionist, joins Coach Alex VanHouten to break down the biblical foundations of nutrition and how honoring your body is an act of faith.
🔹 How infertility led Chelsea to discover the power of food
🔹 Why your body is always on your side (even when it doesn’t feel like it)
🔹 The truth about fasting for women—when and how...
🔹 How infertility led Chelsea to discover the power of food
🔹 Why your body is always on your side (even when it doesn’t feel like it)
🔹 The truth about fasting for women—when and how...
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May 1, 2025 • 62 mins
Most men today are lonely.
They have online friends, social groups, and workplace acquaintances—but few have deep, trusted friendships.
And that isolation is destroying marriages, families, and faith. In a recent Faithful Fitness Podcast episode, I sat down with Warren Peterson to unpack why men struggle with deep friendships and how to change it.
Key Takeaways:
✅ The dangers of isolation & loneliness
✅ Why online friendships can’t ...
They have online friends, social groups, and workplace acquaintances—but few have deep, trusted friendships.
And that isolation is destroying marriages, families, and faith. In a recent Faithful Fitness Podcast episode, I sat down with Warren Peterson to unpack why men struggle with deep friendships and how to change it.
Key Takeaways:
✅ The dangers of isolation & loneliness
✅ Why online friendships can’t ...
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February 18, 2025 • 3 mins
Welcome to the Faithful Fitness Podcast—where we train our bodies, strengthen our faith, and steward our health for God’s glory! 💪🙏
I’m Coach Alex Van Houten, an exercise scientist, faith-based health coach, and author of the upcoming book Faithful Fitness: A 40-Day Devotional for Christian Fitness & Stewardship.
This podcast is your go-to resource for workouts, biblical health wisdom, expert interviews, and mindset coaching—al...
I’m Coach Alex Van Houten, an exercise scientist, faith-based health coach, and author of the upcoming book Faithful Fitness: A 40-Day Devotional for Christian Fitness & Stewardship.
This podcast is your go-to resource for workouts, biblical health wisdom, expert interviews, and mindset coaching—al...
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April 11, 2023 • 18 mins
A teaching for "Mighty Men" - a student-lead organization at Greenbrier Middle School - on the parable of the talents with Coach Alex VanHouten from Better Daily.
"To whom much is given, much is required"
-Luke 12:48
Learn More About Better Daily community - https://betterdaily.live
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"To whom much is given, much is required"
-Luke 12:48
Learn More About Better Daily community - https://betterdaily.live
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-by-better-daily--5150768/support.
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January 12, 2023 • 5 mins
Season 4 Will Be The Best Season Yet!
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January 6, 2023 • 18 mins
Flex Friday
Hydrating is more than just replenishing water. Let's talk about how to hydrate well!
Hydration is important for exercise and metabolism because it helps to maintain the balance of fluids in the body. During exercise, the body sweats in order to regulate its temperature, which can lead to fluid loss. If you are not properly hydrated, your body may not have enough fluids to function properly, which can lead to dehydration...
Hydrating is more than just replenishing water. Let's talk about how to hydrate well!
Hydration is important for exercise and metabolism because it helps to maintain the balance of fluids in the body. During exercise, the body sweats in order to regulate its temperature, which can lead to fluid loss. If you are not properly hydrated, your body may not have enough fluids to function properly, which can lead to dehydration...
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January 5, 2023 • 16 mins
Word Thursday
Some meditations on the word "Fasting"
The top 5 benefits of Fasting (AI Generated)
Some meditations on the word "Fasting"
The top 5 benefits of Fasting (AI Generated)
- Weight loss: Fasting can help with weight loss by reducing the number of calories consumed. When you fast, you are essentially restricting your intake of food and drinks, which can lead to a reduction in overall calorie intake. This can be especially beneficial if you are trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
- Improved in...
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January 4, 2023 • 19 mins
Wild Winsday
A men's bibles study - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6N6Xjnjc3aNLGUiNaHCLG2?si=9292cca34a5747ae
The cycle of history as explained by AI
The cycle of history is a theory that suggests that history tends to repeat itself in cycles or patterns. According to this theory, societies go through a series of stages or phases, each of which has its own characteristics and dynamics. For example, some theories of the cycle of his...
A men's bibles study - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6N6Xjnjc3aNLGUiNaHCLG2?si=9292cca34a5747ae
The cycle of history as explained by AI
The cycle of history is a theory that suggests that history tends to repeat itself in cycles or patterns. According to this theory, societies go through a series of stages or phases, each of which has its own characteristics and dynamics. For example, some theories of the cycle of his...
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January 3, 2023 • 13 mins
Nutrition Tip Tuesday
Ensuring your body has adequate Zinc to function optimally can yield a myriad of benefits! Let's dig in!
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AI generated list of the top 5 most researched use...
Ensuring your body has adequate Zinc to function optimally can yield a myriad of benefits! Let's dig in!
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AI generated list of the top 5 most researched use...
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January 2, 2023 • 25 mins
Mindset Monday
Who knows who you could be if you could become 1% Better - Every. Single. Day!
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AI explanation of "Kaizen" a principle of continuous improvement.
Kaizen is a Japan...
Who knows who you could be if you could become 1% Better - Every. Single. Day!
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AI explanation of "Kaizen" a principle of continuous improvement.
Kaizen is a Japan...
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December 30, 2022 • 17 mins
Flex Friday
Coach Alex covers a "muscle memory" question from Better Daily Premium.
AI Generated Podcast Caption (Why is the term muscle memory erroneous?)
The term "muscle memory" is often used to refer to the ability of the body to remember and repeat physical movements that have been learned through repetition and practice. However, this term is somewhat misleading and is not an accurate scientific description of the underlying ph...
Coach Alex covers a "muscle memory" question from Better Daily Premium.
AI Generated Podcast Caption (Why is the term muscle memory erroneous?)
The term "muscle memory" is often used to refer to the ability of the body to remember and repeat physical movements that have been learned through repetition and practice. However, this term is somewhat misleading and is not an accurate scientific description of the underlying ph...
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