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Faithful Fitness By Better Daily

Faithful Fitness By Better Daily

De: Coach Alex VanHouten
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Welcome to Faithful Fitness, where we train our bodies and strengthen our faith!
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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

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*You can also catch episodes from Defining Dad Bod and Better Daily Live (2017-now) in this archive!

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  • Bad Knees? No Problem. Ironman Dad Phil Thompson on Grit, God, and Endurance

    Bad Knees? No Problem. Ironman Dad Phil Thompson on Grit, God, and Endurance
    Jul 17 2025
    What does it take to be a high-performing athlete, a dedicated father of four, and a man of faith—without compromising any of it?

    In this inspiring episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex VanHouten sits down with Phil Thompson, an optometrist, father of four, and accomplished Ironman triathlete.

    Phil shares how endurance training became a tool not just for physical transformation—but for spiritual growth, fatherhood, and character development.

    From overcoming multiple knee surgeries to racing in full Ironman events while juggling work and family life, Phil’s story is a masterclass in discipline, faith, and grit.

    Whether you’re a parent struggling to find time for fitness, an aspiring triathlete, or someone just needing encouragement to keep going—this episode will remind you that you were made for more.

    🔥 Topics Covered:
    -How Phil went from hockey injuries to Ironman finishes
    -Building grit through endurance and how it reflects biblical faith
    -Using training to teach your kids how to overcome hard things
    -Time management secrets from a dad who trains 15–18 hours a week
    -Why the garage gym is a sacred family space
    -The spiritual power of not giving up—and how God meets us in the pain
    -Fueling for long races while showing up at work and home
    -“Take the pain to get rid of the pain”—a family mantra for grit

    ⏱️ Timestamps:
    00:00 – Intro & Welcome
    01:42 – Phil’s background, family life, and love for endurance sports
    04:32 – Why he started triathlon after hockey injuries
    09:56 – Raising boys, wrestling, and staying strong for your kids
    12:57 – How training as a dad is a different kind of discipline
    14:25 – Phil’s first sprint triathlon to first Ironman
    20:08 – Distances broken down: Sprint → Ironman
    23:55 – Recovery when you still have to be dad the next day
    26:54 – The why behind pushing through pain
    28:52 – “Take the pain to get rid of the pain” and other wisdom
    31:53 – Mindset shifts: “Is this an Ironman? No? Then I can do it.”
    34:29 – Chasing the sub-10-hour Ironman: goals & strategy
    36:48 – Fueling for performance & life beyond the race
    40:12 – Time management: making time, not finding it
    44:38 – Making fitness normal in the household
    46:34 – Active fatherhood as the ultimate fitness goal
    51:20 – Passing the torch to the next generation
    53:43 – Teaching kids pacing, resilience, and endurance
    55:46 – The role of faith in endurance training and parenting
    57:16 – Relying on God when there’s nothing left in the tank
    59:03 – Coaching new triathletes: “If I can do it, you can too.”
    01:00:16 – Why grit changes everything

    📣 Calls to Action:
    🎯 Ready to Get Stronger in Mind, Body, and Spirit?
    👉 Take the Faithful Fitness Assessment for just $7: https://BetterDaily.live

    🏋️‍♂️ Start Your Fitness Journey With Purpose → Join the Better Daily Beginner Series to lay a strong foundation: https://BetterDaily.live/beginner

    📕 Pre-Order the Devotional: Get your copy of Faithful Fitness: A 40-Day Devotional for Christian Fitness and Stewardship launching Sept 1, 2025. Visit https:/BetterDaily.live/devo

    📲 Follow Phil on Instagram: Connect and be inspired: https://instagram.com/HealthyEyes365 🎧

    Subscribe + Review the Podcast: If this conversation encouraged you, hit subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so others can find Faithful Fitness!

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  • Breaking the Chains of Disease: Healing, Hormones, and Holy Stewardship with Coach Amanda Jabczynski

    Breaking the Chains of Disease: Healing, Hormones, and Holy Stewardship with Coach Amanda Jabczynski
    Jul 10 2025
    🎧 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 a wellness protocol that was supposed to prevent it, Coach AJ found herself at a critical crossroads. Rather than succumbing to medication and generational patterns of illness, she turned toward a radically different approach—anchored in Scripture, rooted in fasting, and empowered by Christ.

    Together, Alex and Amanda explore:
    -How women’s bodies respond differently to fasting—and why fasting “like a girl” matters
    -What it means to put Christ at the center of your health journey
    -The tension between "vanity" vs. "ability" in modern fitness culture How Amanda broke generational cycles of disease and how you can too
    -The emotional and spiritual awakening of seeing yourself honestly, sometimes for the first time
    -Practical ways spouses can support one another in stewardship—not sabotage

    Whether you're battling burnout, managing hormones, or simply looking to realign your body with your beliefs, this conversation will bless, challenge, and inspire you.

    ⏱️ Timestamps:
    [00:00] Intro, VBS chaos & migraine faithfulness
    [07:00] Meet Coach Amanda Jabczynski: Retired Navy, Mom of Two, Coach AJ
    [10:15] Her post-military health crash and the "Mandatory 10 lbs"
    [13:45] Discovering her prediabetic diagnosis while being a health coach
    [17:30] When your health program fails you: processed carbs and the fasting breakthrough
    [23:45] Fasting Like a Girl: Why female bodies need a different approach
    [26:30] Homeschooling, adolescence, and stewarding health while mothering teens
    [29:50] Her "Damascus Moment": Seeing the truth in a Facebook photo
    [33:00] Fasting vs Starving: Fueling well in a shorter window
    [37:15] Frankenfoods, real nourishment, and fasting as spiritual clarity
    [42:40] The link between mineral depletion, stress, and hormonal breakdown
    [46:00] Shifting from "vanity" to "ability": health that lasts to age 90
    [49:30] Your body is not your own: stewarding God’s temple
    [52:10] From diagnosis to destiny: Her decision to break the generational cycle
    [56:15] When a diagnosis becomes an identity—and why that’s not of God
    [57:50] Scripture is full of fitness wisdom—once you have eyes to see it
    [59:42] Amanda’s free resource: Mastering Your Insulin guide
    [1:03:00] How husbands can support the women in their lives well
    [1:07:15] Final prayer and blessing for Coach AJ, her ministry, and your journey

    📢 Featured Resource:

    🎁 Free Gift from Coach AJ:
    Download her free guide “Mastering Your Insulin” to learn how to balance blood sugar, fast effectively, and nourish your body with purpose. 👉 Get the Guide Here: https://fierce-mover-1157.kit.com/products/guide-to-mastering-your-insulin?promo=FF100

    📣 Calls to Action:
    ✅ Enjoyed this conversation? Share it with a woman you love.
    ✅ Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube.
    ✅ Grab your copy of the upcoming Faithful Fitness Devotional → https://betterdaily.live/devo
    ✅ Train Hard. Pray HARDER. Join our free 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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  • How Faith & Fitness Forge Life-Changing Fatherhood — Ben Barker

    How Faith & Fitness Forge Life-Changing Fatherhood — Ben Barker
    Jul 3 2025
    🔥 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 chasing performance to prioritizing presence—at home, in his community, and in his walk with Jesus. They dive deep into the spiritual conviction behind fitness, what it looks like to lead through play and service, and how the world is desperately hungry for present, powerful fathers.

    If you've ever wondered how to balance faith, fitness, and fatherhood—or you’re a dad who feels stuck on the sidelines—this episode will ignite your heart, convict your soul, and give you practical tools to get in the game.

    ⏱️ Timestamps:
    1:06 – Ben’s introduction & fatherhood hilarity (pull-ups and sibling rivalries)
    4:54 – Warrior Kid stories and lighting the fire in our sons
    7:12 – Ben’s journey from fitness influencer to faith-centered leader
    11:32 – Wrestling with platform, purpose, and reaching both believers and skeptics
    16:51 – Serving in your community even when it’s inconvenient
    19:54 – Fitness as ministry: showing up for your kids and your neighborhood
    24:21 – The hunger for father figures in a fatherless generation
    35:22 – Encouragement for the dad who wants to get back in the game
    45:05 – “Mud Moments” that change everything (including Ben’s dad’s transformation)
    50:53 – Alex’s own defining dad bod moment
    53:10 – Balancing purpose and family without sacrificing either
    54:28 – Ben’s top fitness time hacks for busy dads
    58:00 – Why backyard dumbbells and kid chaos still count
    1:00:40 – The power of active family values & consistency over perfection
    1:02:13 – What Ben’s working on & how to connect with him
    1:05:14 – Big lifts, bigger lessons, and a prayer over the Barker family

    🙌 Key Takeaways:

    Fitness is service: Your strength isn’t for aesthetics—it’s for presence, play, and protection.
    Your kids need your body and your heart: Wrestling, running, and engaging physically are acts of love.
    Be the Neighborhood Alpha Dad: When dads show up strong, kids are safer and the community flourishes.
    Start where you are: You don’t need a perfect program—just consistency, humility, and the willingness to begin.

    Mud moments matter: When you realize “I wasn’t made to live like this,” change becomes possible.

    📣 Connect with Ben Barker:
    🏋️ Train Heroic Program Launching This Week! – A new, accessible strength program for dads.
    ✉️ Subscribe to Ben’s Weekly Newsletter: BenBarkerFitness.com/contact Get workouts, recipes, and real encouragement straight to your inbox.
    🎙️ Listen to Ben & Kim’s Podcast: Real Talk with Ben & Kim — candid conversations on marriage, parenting, and following Christ.
    💪 Follow Ben on Instagram: @benbarkerfitness

    📌 Coach Alex’s Resources:
    📖 Pre-Order the Faithful Fitness Devotional: A 40-Day Journey of Stewardship for Christians → https://betterdaily.live/devo
    🏋️‍♂️ Start Your Fitness Journey: Access the Better Daily Beginner Series → https://betterdaily.live/beginner
    🤝 Join the Community: Be part of a movement that trains hard and prays harder → https://BetterDaily.live

    🙏 Final Word: You were never meant to live in the mud. God calls you to strength—not just of body, but of purpose. Whether you’re a dad in the game or longing to get back in, this episode is your rallying cry. Let it lift you. Then go lift something heavy.

    Until next time... Train hard. Pray harder.

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