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...

Author

Coach Alex VanHouten

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Education

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

216 - Hold The Line! 29.08.2022

Mindset Monday This episode was recorded LIVE in Better Daily on June 20th, 2022. Coach Alex has a Father's Day Message for the Father's in our community! Supercharge Your Betterment Journey! https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

215 - Skullcrusher 26.08.2022

Flex Friday Skullcrushers are a powerful exercise for tricep development and shoulder stability! Let's walk through it together! Catch the video version (freemium subscription): https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/flexfriday Get more exercise help! https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--515...

214 - VANITY 25.08.2022

Word Thursday VANITY is (among other things) when we elevate the ultimately valueless in our lives over the inherently meaningful things in our lives. We all have a cross to carry. Don't carry yours alone! https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

213 - WINSDAY!! 24.08.2022

Wild Winsday Wins and highlights from the Better Daily community. Get support in your WINS (Freemium app)! https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

212 - Weight Loss 23.08.2022

Nutrition Tip Tuesday The fitness industry has gotten Weight Loss ALL WRONG. Catch the seminar replay from our 5-Star Weight Loss Seminar HERE (premium membership required): https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/12 Get help on your weight loss journey - https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--...

211 - First World Problems 22.08.2022

Mindset Monday Coach Alex's thoughts coming back from his 7th anniversary trip in Cabo. Betterment doesn't stop on vacation! Be You. Just Better! https://betterdaily.live I do not own the rights to this music. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

210 - My Ehlers Danlos Syndrome 19.08.2022

Flex Friday Coach Alex spends some time opening up about what it's like to live with Ehlers Danlos and encourages those who are carrying a heavy load. Read his story published on the EDS Society Webpage: https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/my-awareness-mission/ Don't carry your cross alone! https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-wit...

209 - EXERCISE 18.08.2022

Word Thursday Once upon a time -- 17 years ago to be exact -- I didn't know anything about EXERCISE except this: If you practiced doing hard things, you would get BETTER. Let's talk about it! Get Better with us! https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

208 - Are You Well-Rested? 17.08.2022

Wild Winsday A bible study over what the Sabbath actually might do for us in modern terms. Recorded as a part of Men's Bible study in NLC Greenbrier - March 2022. Grow with us! https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

207 - Don't Waste Your Calories 16.08.2022

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Your body is more than Calories! Spend your energy with us! https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

206 - Think About This 15.08.2022

Mindset Monday What if YOU were a "bringer of peace"? "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned[a] and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace wi...

205 - When The Challenge Is Over 12.08.2022

Flex Friday What's NEXT? What do you do when you finish a challenge? Check out other flex fridays! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/flexfriday Grow with us! https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

204 - STIFF-NECKED 11.08.2022

Word Thursday A powerful word from the book of ACTS. May we not be stiff-necked people. Check out other WORD THURSDAYS! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/wordthursday 1% Better. Daily. https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

203 - Hills Suck 10.08.2022

Winsday! I completed my longest run I've run in a long time! Let's talk HILLS. Post your first Run in the #run100 !! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/run100 Catch other WINSDAYs! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/winsday Celebrate YOU! https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5...

202 - Electrolytes 09.08.2022

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Yeah, sure, drinking water is important. But hydration is more than just how many oz. of water you drink! Catch other Nutrition Tip Tuesdays! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/nutritiontiptuesday Join The Better Daily Community - https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten...

201 - The Grass Is Greener 08.08.2022

Mindset Monday When you say "YES" to 1% Better -- There's no room for second-guessing that. Are you a part of the community yet? https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

200 - Slight Incline Bench Press 05.08.2022

Flex Friday A small shift can change everything about your chest muscle growth! Learn how to do slight incline bench press! Request an exercise: https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

199 - Remember 04.08.2022

Word Thursday In honor of memorial day. Some meditations on the word "Remember". Download the Better Daily App https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

198 - Stay Faithful (The Big Fish) 03.08.2022

WINSDAY Original Prose written by coach Alex VanHouten. Written version (and image of the fish) HERE: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/articles/17 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

197 - Coffee 02.08.2022

Nutrition Tip Tuesday According to the science, Coffee is pretty darn good for you! How many cups do you think maximize the benefits? Let's find out! Come drink some coffee with us! https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

196 - Memorial Day 01.08.2022

Mindset Monday What does memorial day mean to you? Join us FREE in making the most of what we've been given! https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

195 - Dumbbell Pullover 29.07.2022

Flex Friday Every Friday, we release a new workout complete with training metrics and QR codes to instruct each movement for our premium members! This week's workout has Coach Alex's favorite exercise of all time, the Dumbbell Pullover! Check out the new Back workout! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/22 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitn...

194 - ABRAHAM 28.07.2022

Word Thursday The name "Abraham" has a powerful meaning derived from the Hebrew tradition. His story has something for you. "Get up and go" with us - https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

193 - Faithful40 Wins 27.07.2022

Winsday Celebrate your wins with us! Friends don't let friends win without HIGH FIVE! Join our community and grow with us! https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

192 - Carbs. Get Some! 26.07.2022

Nutrition Tip Tuesday You may need some more intense fuel to get over your current plateau! Get more nutrition help - https://betterdaily.live Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

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