Welcome to Faithful Fitness—discipleship for the body.<br /><br />Coach Alex here. This isn’t about chasing aesthetics or quick fixes.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />What You’ll Find Here: <br /><b>💪 Training & Nutrition That Works</b><br />Simple, effective strategies rooted in exercise science—not trends.<br /><b>📖 Biblical Stewardship & Identity</b><br />Learn what it means to honor God with your body in a culture that treats it casually.<br /><b>🎙️ Conversations That Sharpen You</b><br />Interviews with leaders in health, performance, and faith—applied through a Christian lens.<br /><b>🔥 Challenges & Community</b><br />Join structured seasons like Faithful40 and Shred—where growth happens with others, not alone.<br /><br />Your body isn’t separate from your faith.<br />It’s one of the primary places your faith is lived out. “You are not your own… therefore honor God with your body.” — 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 If you’re tired of starting over…<br /><br />If you know you’re capable of more…<br />If you’re ready to build discipline that actually sticks— You’re in the right place. Train hard. Pray harder. Get 1% better—daily.<br /><br />📌 Join the Community: <a href="https://faithfulfitness.co/premium" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://faithfulfitness.co/premium</a><br />📘 Get the Devotional: <a href="https://faithfulfitnessdevo.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://faithfulfitnessdevo.com</a><br /><br />#FaithfulFitness #AlexVanHouten #FaithfulFitnessPodcast #ChristianHealth #BiblicalStewardship #TrainHardPrayHarder<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support</a>.
Faithful Fitness By Better Daily
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Podcast Overview
Welcome to Faithful Fitness—discipleship for the body.<br /><br />Coach Alex here. This isn’t about chasing aesthetics or quick fixes.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />What You’ll Find Here: <br /><b>💪 Training & Nutrition That Works</b><br />Simple, effective strategies rooted in exercise science—not trends.<br /><b>📖 Biblical Stewardship & Identity</b><br />Learn what it means to honor God with your body in a culture that treats it casually.<br /><b>🎙️ Conversations That Sharpen You</b><br />Interviews with leaders in health, performance, and faith—applied through a Christian lens.<br /><b>🔥 Challenges & Community</b><br />Join structured seasons like Faithful40 and Shred—where growth happens with others, not alone.<br /><br />Your body isn’t separate from your faith.<br />It’s one of the primary places your faith is lived out. “You are not your own… therefore honor God with your body.” — 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 If you’re tired of starting over…<br /><br />If you know you’re capable of more…<br />If you’re ready to build discipline that actually sticks— You’re in the right place. Train hard. Pray harder. Get 1% better—daily.<br /><br />📌 Join the Community: <a href="https://faithfulfitness.co/premium" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://faithfulfitness.co/premium</a><br />📘 Get the Devotional: <a href="https://faithfulfitnessdevo.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://faithfulfitnessdevo.com</a><br /><br />#FaithfulFitness #AlexVanHouten #FaithfulFitnessPodcast #ChristianHealth #BiblicalStewardship #TrainHardPrayHarder<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support</a>.
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June 25, 2026
Mental Health Is Physical Health: What Every Parent Needs to Know
<b>What if your child’s behavior problem is not just a behavior problem?</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>In this episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex sits down with Dr. Stacy Haynes, a licensed professional counselor, educator, speaker, author, and children’s ministry leader, to discuss a truth every parent needs to understand:Mental health is physical health.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Together, they explore how sleep, nutrition, movement, technology, family rhythms, and spiritual formation all shape the emotional and behavioral health of children—especially neurodivergent children.</b><b>This is not a conversation about replacing counseling, diagnosis, medication, or professional care with “just eat better and exercise.” </b><br /><b></b><br /><b>This is about seeing the whole child: body, mind, emotions, environment, and spirit.Coach Alex and Dr. Stacy discuss:</b><ul><li>Why children’s behavior is often connected to physical wellness</li><li>How sleep, hunger, blood sugar, and screen time affect emotional regulation</li><li>Why neurodivergent children may be more sensitive to food, tone, noise, and routine</li><li>How parents can support children without shame or fear</li><li>Why labels like ADHD or autism can be helpful when used wisely</li><li>How churches can better support neurodivergent children and tired parents</li><li>Why exercise helps regulate emotions, sleep, gut health, and anxiety</li><li>How to build healthier family rhythms around food, movement, screens, and rest</li><li>Why technology should be treated as a privilege, not a right</li><li>How parents can lead by example instead of trying to fix one child in isolation</li></ul><b>This episode is especially helpful for parents, children’s ministry leaders, teachers, coaches, and anyone who loves a child whose brain or body works a little differently.Your child is not a problem to solve.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>They are a person to steward, love, guide, and understand.And by God’s grace, your family can build rhythms that help everyone flourish.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Timestamps</b><br /><b>00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Stacy Haynes<br />01:14 – “Mental Health Is Physical Health”<br />02:54 – Why Parents Need a Holistic View of Behavior<br />04:13 – Dr. Stacy’s Journey Into Counseling and Ministry<br />05:35 – Children’s Ministry, Trauma, and Positive Childhood Experiences<br />08:48 – Coach Alex’s Childhood, ACE Score, and Church as a Safe Place<br />09:51 – Dr. Stacy’s Heart for Children With Autism<br />11:14 – Why Labels Can Help When Used Wisely<br />12:18 – Releasing Fear Around Diagnosis<br />14:24 – Making the Most of How God Made Your Child<br />16:52 – Dysregulation: What It Looks Like in Kids<br />18:50 – Blood Sugar, Breakfast, and Behavior<br />20:08 – What Sugar Can Do to a Neurodivergent Child’s Day<br />22:01 – Children’s Ministry Lessons From Neurodivergent Kids<br />25:20 – How to Talk With Parents Without Shame<br />26:26 – Helping Parents Become Detectives<br />29:01 – Dandelions, Orchids, and Different Kinds of Resilience<br />33:48 – Sabbath, Rhythm, Rest, and Recovery<br />35:17 – Exercise and Emotional Regulation<br />37:44 – Exercise, ADHD, and the Brain<br />40:36 – Leading by Example as a Family<br />42:21 – Changing the Pantry and Building a Culture of Health<br />43:12 – Christ Is in the Details of Family Rhythms<br />47:24 – Screen Time, Technology, and Stewardship<br />48:26 – Practical Technology Rules for Families<br />51:40 – Replacing Screen Time With Connection<br />55:28 – Rapid Fire: Three Things That Help Kids Quickly<br />56:12 – What the Church Needs to Know About Neurodivergent Families<br />56:39 – Encouragement for Parents Who Want to Shift<br />57:07 – Closing Prayer</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Join The Faithful 5k - August 15th! </b><br /><b>👉<a href="https://www.raceentry.com/faithful-5k/race-information" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer...
June 18, 2026
You Don’t Have a Discipline Problem — You’re Following the Wrong Plan
The Next Level Guy Show interviews exercise scientist and faith-based health coach Alex VanHouten about why personalized plans, not discipline, drive lasting fitness transformation.
June 11, 2026
The Body Remembers: Trauma, Movement, and Healing in Christ | With De Bolton
Coach Alex VanHouten interviews trauma-informed health coach De Bolton about how trauma impacts the body and how movement can facilitate healing in Christ.
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