Coach Alex VanHouten

Faithful Fitness With Coach Alex VanHouten

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...

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Coach Alex VanHouten

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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Parables - The BUSY Priest 17.11.2021

Challenge: Are you loving yourself well? How would you treat yourself differently if you loved God enough to treat His creation (you) as precious, important, and good? Challenge LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR – Who in your life has God given you a heart for? How can you love them well? What can you expect in return? Scriptures For Memory Last Week: “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish...

S1 E28 - Perseverant Or Just STUBBORN? 17.11.2021

Wildcard Wednesday Is your stubbornness a virtue or a vice? A lesson from the old testament teaches that it matters what you're holding onto! Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

S1 E27 - SMART SNACKING! 16.11.2021

Nutrition Tip Tuesday! Don't let poor pantry habits ruin your Betterment Progress! Make HUGE strides with this simple shift! Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

S1 E26 - Write. It. Down! 15.11.2021

Mindset Monday! When you're mindset isn't what you want it to be, give this a try! Join the Better Daily Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

S1 E25 - HIIT Training 12.11.2021

Flex Friday Not everyone should be trying to incorporate "high intensity interval training". Let's talk about what it is and how to use it in your program best! Video version: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/posts/2489 Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and An...

S1 E24 - BUSY 11.11.2021

Word Thursday We can do better than "Busy". Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH rather than AGAINST THEM - combining the positive atmosphere, nutriti...

S1 E23 - Becoming Harder To Kill 10.11.2021

Wildcard Wednesday 15 Ways To Make Yourself Harder To Kill. Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH rather than AGAINST THEM - combining the positive atm...

S1 E22 - Simple, Quick, Healthy LUNCHES 09.11.2021

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Dive into the importance and structure of practical and easy LUNCHES -- according to science! Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems that aims to make your screen time work FOR YOUR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEAL...

S1 E21 - Turn Up The Heat 08.11.2021

Mindset Monday Turn up the heat as your host Alex VanHouten explains what you have in common with the BURNING BUSH Moses encountered from Exodus 3. Here's a hint -- you ARE on fire, even if you don't know it. Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating...

S1 E20 - Joint Pain? Train Your Soleus Muscle! 05.11.2021

Flex Friday Join Coach Alex to reduce joint pain and fasciitis by building your soleus muscle! It only takes a few minutes per week! Find the video version here: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/30 Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operatin...

S1 E19 - HABITS 04.11.2021

Word Thursday "Habits" Like long hugs..writing..cardio.. What are they and how we can make the most of them? Atomic Habits - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593189647/ref =as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0593189647&linkCode=as2&tag=definingdadbo-20&linkId=d47615510f5bbf8380edd99d9ec9b3a7 Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checko...

Parables - God And Money 03.11.2021

Next Week's Reading Assignment - John 1-10 Challenge: Where is your treasure? Take a financial inventory…in what way is your financial day-to-day in service of God’s kingdom? Challenge COUNT THE COST – Take inventory of your finances. How would The Master feel about how you’re utilizing what He’s given you? Novice: How are you making your money. Where is it going? Are you tithing? Advanced: What a...

S1 E18 - Integrity: Why We Don't 75 Hard 03.11.2021

Wildcard Wednesday Why Coach Alex doesn't like the 75 hard challenge. Let's talk about "integrity" in health and fitness. Register for the next faithful40 challenge: https://betterdaily.live/faithful40 Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems...

S1 E17 - Are Artificial Sweeteners OK?? 02.11.2021

Nutrition Tip Tuesday We know that sugar, in general, is best minimized in your diet to support your personal betterment. But is it ok to just replace it with artificial and natural sweeteners?? Let's explore! Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating...

S1 E16 - Be Salty 01.11.2021

Mindset Monday "You are the salt of the earth" - Jesus What does it mean to "Be salty"? Excited, passionate, vigorous...full. of. life. Let's talk about it! Register for the next faithful40 challenge: https://betterdaily.live/faithful40 Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App fo...

S1 E15 - Move Better: DB Upper Body Circuit 29.10.2021

Flex Friday Upper Body Dumbbell Circuit Hand-Release Push Up | DB Bent Over DB Row | DB Shoulder Press | DB Hammer Curl | DB Tricep Extension 3-5 Sets 10-20 Reps each! Host Alex VanHouten puts 16 years of personal training experience to work for you by coaching the SPLIT SQUAT movement. Catch the exclusive video version here: Exclusive Video https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/81 Join th...

S1 E14 - JOY 28.10.2021

Word Thursday How can we get more joy? Host, Alex VanHouten explores the meaning of Joy and how we can experience more of it! Join the next Faithful40 Challenge: https://betterdaily.live/faithful40 Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated App for iOS and Android operating systems tha...

S1 E13 - Your BETTER Genes 27.10.2021

Wildcard Wednesday! Did you know that your genetic makeup has BETTER locked inside of it? It's science. The scientific field of epigenetics can teach us how to play a better game with the hand we've been dealt! Let Alex VanHouten make this confusing and exciting reality practical to your journey! Join the next Faithful40 Challenge: https://betterdaily.live/faithful40 Join the Better Daily* Family...

S1 E12 - Post Workout Gummies?? 26.10.2021

Nutrition Tip Tuesday! Should you eat gummy bears after your weight training sessions for better results? Coach Alex breaks down the science! The answer will surprise you! Join the next Faithful40 Challenge: https://betterdaily.live/faithful40 Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Star Rated...

S1 E11 - Take On Your Week! 25.10.2021

Mindset Monday Get a better mindset in 1 minute by changing your posture! Join the next Faithful40 Challenge: https://betterdaily.live/faithful40 JBP 12 Rules for Life - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0839HKC44/ref =as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0839HKC44&linkCode=as2&tag=definingdadbo-20&linkId=c6be2fcf12b889b673083c1c94d9e35b Join the Better Daily* Family today: http...

S1 E10 - Move Better: SPLIT SQUAT 22.10.2021

Flex Friday Split Squat Strengthen hips, knees, ankles, and balance while building strength and muscle in your quads, glutes, hamstrings, adductors, calves, and core! Host Alex VanHouten puts 16 years of personal training experience to work for you by coaching the SPLIT SQUAT movement. Catch the exclusive video version here: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/18 Join the Better Daily* F...

S1 E9 - UNITY 21.10.2021

Word Thursday UNITY "To ban together under a commonly held, often sacred, belief" The world needs more of this -- But how?? Host Alex VanHouten explores the UNITY inherent in the Better Daily community on an authentic journey toward 1% Better. Daily. Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“Better Daily” is an 5-Sta...

Parables - Forgiven And Healed 20.10.2021

Next Week's Reading Assignment: Reading Assignment: Luke Chp. 12-24 Challenge: The Lost Are you found? From what have you been saved. Be specific. Who are the lost in your life? Challenge REPENT – Search your heart. Has it been made clean before The Father? What remains to be healed in you? Read Psalms 51 until it becomes the prayer of your heart. Bring ever hidden thing to the throne of grace dai...

S1 E8 - Heroes Don't "Diet". NEITHER SHOULD YOU! 20.10.2021

Wildcard Wednesday Are you looking for temporary change or permanent changes? Do you want to change how you look or HOW YOU ARE? Join host Alex VanHouten for an enlightening and inspiring look at what the "Hero's Journey" has to do with you efforts to become 1% Better Daily. Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription *“...

S1 E7 - Probiotic Microbiomes! 19.10.2021

Nutrition Tip Tuesday! Are you taking a probiotic? Do you need to be taking one? Coach Alex explains the microbiome and makes a recommendation about probiotics! Join the Better Daily* Family today: https://betterdaily.live Use code "POD" at checkout to save 25% on your subscription Reinforcing the good guys - S. Boullardii - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P1199M1/ref =as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1...

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