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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Jul 9, 2026
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149 - BOOST YOUR TESTOSTERONE - Naturally 12.06.2020 22:39
Testosterone is paramount for mood, body composition, and energy level results in men. Coach Alex talks through the evidence-based ways that you can BOOST yours NATURALLY! Cited https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/8-ways-to-boost-testosterone definingdadbod.com/hormones Mentioned Join The Inner Circle definingdadbod.com/innercircle Make A Donation Definingdadbod.com/donate Jumpstart your journey!...
148 - How Exercise Makes You 1% Better. Daily. 07.06.2020 10:45
Becoming 1% better every day is tough. Especially when life keeps happening to you. Why are we so gung-ho about exercise? It’s one of the few tried and true ways you can instantly become the kind of person who makes life happen. Mentioned Join The Inner Circle definingdadbod.com/innercircle Make A Donation Definingdadbod.com/donate Jumpstart your journey! definingdadbod.com/shop/jumpstart Become a...
147 - Should You Do The "Mediterranean Diet" ? LIVE From the Inner Circle 31.05.2020 1:00:11
Every month, coach Alex goes live in the inner circle of Defining Dad Bod to field the questions of our online community. Last month's burning questions were good enough to warrant their own show! We explore the Mediterranean diet - fitness after 40 - AND the impact of nutrition and exercise on hormones! Get excited! Mentioned Join The Inner Circle definingdadbod.com/innercircle Jumpstart your jou...
146 - If It Meets Your Macros 23.05.2020 34:55
I don’t talk about “energy balance” often (see definingdadbod.com/beyondcalories for more on why), but when I do - I help clients create a personalized macronutrient profile instead. Counting calories is not as powerful as quantifying your carbs, fats, and proteins in terms of grams. Frankly, this show will not be nearly as helpful as it could be if you haven’t already caught the last few episodes...
145 - Managing Health And Medications - With Dr. Nick Sotelo 17.05.2020 52:24
Dr. Nick Sotelo from The Upgraded Life joins us to talk through the foundational lifestyle factors that can outperform psychotropic medications — long story short: understanding your prescription and communicating with your Doctor is essential to the long-term health and fitness of you and your loved ones! Along the way we dive into the problematic way children are categorized in schools AND Coach...
144 - 4 Things You Need To Know To STOP "Emotional Eating" 10.05.2020 39:50
My clients often tell me that “emotional eating” is a big obstacle in the way of their health and fitness goals. They know its a problem for them…but they don’t know how to STOP! Let’s talk through the 4 things YOU need to know to make some headway: 1) You’ve Been Doing It Since You Were LITTLE 2) Even Fit People Do It 3) You (Should) Can Learn More About Your Emotion 4) There are many skills wort...
12 - Romans - Concluding Our Study Of Romans - Chp.15b-16 07.05.2020 20:42
Paul's closing thoughts in his letter to the Roman church! Thank you for joining us! Notes and questions: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RUnvCS1Z1c61szqV8X05nRWkEpQo7hg_ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .
143 - TRUFIT 2020 Long Term Health and Fitness Part 10 (PROTEIN) 02.05.2020 25:54
As we wrap up the TRUFIT series we are finishing our trek through the three macro nutrients. We've covered CARBS We've covered FATS Now my personal favorite - PROTEIN! Learn why it matters, how much you should eat, and why its the most important macro nutrient in your long-term health and fitness! Start your jump start - definingdadbod.com/shop/jumpstart Join the inner circle definingdadbod.com/in...
11 - Romans - The WEAK and The STRONG - Chp. 14-15a 30.04.2020 39:07
Who are the weak and the strong? What does this have to do with eating your vegetables or whether or not you should drink alcohol? Notes: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VevN8qMfRK6YVxESu0PcCtuIAJa6sn_p Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .
10 - Romans - Christians And Government - Chp. 13 30.04.2020 23:03
How do men of faith act toward the government? Why? Bible study notes: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kZgux-izjHksEbevrIwFqFaQj3lt-FyCp_zjtRpNb8o Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .
142 - Everything They Told Us About Weight Loss Is Wrong - Dr. Tro 25.04.2020 53:56
This one was powerful. From a quick bash of purchased influencers to a discussion about appetite management, my interview with Dr. Tro Kalayjian of the Low Carb MD Podcast was as entertaining as it was enlightening. I hope you find it valuable! Education Dr. Tro is a board-certified Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine Physician. Dr. Tro received his medical degree from Touro Medical College and c...
141 - Beating Coronavirus - The Long-Term Plan No One Is Talking About 18.04.2020 48:27
I’m sure you’re sick of hearing about Coronavirus - Well, sorry - not sorry In all of the reports and interviews and articles - I haven’t heard a long-term plan that empowers individuals to make a difference! Social distancing, vaccines, economic stimulus — these don’t deal with the core issue. How well equipped are we to fight off fatal infections? Short answer? Not as well as we could be. But th...
9 - Romans - Living From The Gifts Of The Spirit - Chp. 12 16.04.2020 34:59
"Be ye not conformed of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind" - Romans 12:2 Gifts tool https://rmcalvary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Seven-Motivational-Gifts-Test-Total-Package-Abridged.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3XWAV2FAuw6rpMn5LlDz-gUmvCSePQJ1KExF9DMDaXfhg5HBJBTzWqlcQ Study Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LduRiGBUFqdegLFk2WyByniUon2UqOjU/view?usp=sharing Become a supporter...
140 - Your Amazing Microbiome with Dr. Bruce Cooper 12.04.2020 1:00:03
The human microbiome is an amazing thing. New research is being published daily about how the trillions of cells in and around us help us to Regulate mood Digest food Get consistent rest And fight off infections In this conversation, get ready to think of yourself beyond just your body — you are a whole environment! Connect with Bruce Cooper Health Solutions - http://cooperhealthsolutions.com/ On...
8 - Romans - The Stumbling Block - Chp. 9, 10, and 11 09.04.2020 36:29
What were the Jews "chosen" for and why should that matter to a Gentile. Get ready to be humbled. Bible study notes/questions https://www.facebook.com/dscotthailey/videos/10219860432934275/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .
139 - Intermittent Fasting With Cynthia Thurlow 05.04.2020 55:50
What should you know about Intermittent Fasting? Cynthia Thurlow is a sought after entrepreneur, nurse practitioner, 2x TEDx speaker, intermittent fasting and nutrition expert; host of Everyday Wellness Podcast and co-author of Primal Eating Immune system and COVID 19? Fasting and exercise? What about kiddos? Autophagy? Get excited as we dive into all of it! It was an amazing conversation with so...
7 - Romans - Setting Your Mind On The Spirit - Chp. 8 03.04.2020 36:29
What do squash bugs, the book of Joel and Romans 8 have to teach us about COVID 19? Let's see... Bible study notes/questions https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VkWHXamIolrUKsxdWX4DOGaInR64WVTd Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .
138 - Fitness Is A RIGHT - David Amerland from DAREBEE 29.03.2020 1:07:09
Is Fitness a RIGHT? Or is it a priviledge? I caught up with David Amerland author, engineer, and brand ambassador of the global non-profit — DAREBEE - who is working hard to democratize the tools needed for everyday people to pursue their true selves through exercise and nutrition practice. We answered many questions in this episode like: How to remove your barriers to exercising more regularly. T...
137 - Making The Most Out Of Quarantine - #Faithful40 22.03.2020 20:50
Given the things going on around us that we can't control, I think it's appropriate to double-down on the things we can. Thus I will host here in the inner circle the #Faithful40 Challenge. Its free - just a powerful community exercise for those who want to participate. 40 days of faithful discipline to our health, fitness, and wellbeing. Here's how to participate: EVERY MORNING FROM 3/23--5/2 ITA...
136 - TRUFIT 2020 Long Term Health and Fitness Part 9b (FATS!) 13.03.2020 23:27
Continuing our TRUFIT SERIES (We’re almost finished!) The most FEARED macronutrient – FATS! In this show, we continue our conversation on fats! We’ll tackle the metabolic processes that help us burn fat as a fuel source AND we’ll talk a bit about the role of fats in the production of restorative cholesterol molecules and HORMONES! Get excited! In case you missed it, this is 2/2. Last episode - the...
6 - Romans - The WAR Within - Chp. 6-7 12.03.2020 32:14
Scott Hailey - Romans 6-7 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .
5 - Romans - The Glory of Suffering - Chp. 5 12.03.2020 30:35
Alex VanHouten on Romans 5 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .
4 - Romans - The Law of Faith - Chp. 4 12.03.2020 26:13
Scott Hailey dives into chapter 4 of Romans Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .
135 - TRUFIT 2020 Long Term Health and Fitness Part 9a (FATS!) 08.03.2020 32:44
Continuing our TRUFIT SERIES (We’re almost finished!) The most FEARED macronutrient – FATS! In this show, we dive into the science of fats and lipids! First, the science of fats – how they differ in chemical structure from the other two macro nutrients – Carbs and Proteins AND why that makes them SPECIAL. Then we’ll talk through why the STRUCTURE of fats you’re eating can lend themselves to HELPIN...
134 - What "Defining Dad Bod" Has Done For Me - With John Barbee 01.03.2020 48:33
We recently go to catch up with inner circle member John Barbee to talk about his health and fitness transformation from the normative "Dad Bod" to a transformed father of twins! Powerful and practical conversation from meal planning to exercise science! Join us in the inner circle! definingdadbod.com/innercircle Become a Patron! patreon.com/definingdadbod Become a supporter of this podcast: https...
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