<b>What if your body was never meant to be separated from your spiritual life?</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>In this deeply moving episode of the Faithful Fitness Podcast, Coach Alex sits down with Michelle Tornetta to explore a conversation many Christians have never had:How does God meet us through movement?</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Together, they unpack:</b><ul><li>Why modern Christianity often disconnects the body from faith</li><li>The hidden influence of Gnostic thinking in church culture</li><li>How movement can deepen prayer, worship, joy, and emotional healing</li><li>An honest conversation about yoga for Christians</li><li>Why play, celebration, and embodiment matter spiritually</li><li>Parenting a child with disabilities and learning to walk with God through grief</li><li>How caregivers can care for themselves without guilt</li><li>Rediscovering childlike faith through movement and creativity</li></ul><b>Michelle also shares the powerful story of her daughter Abby—a miracle child whose life has shaped her understanding of joy, suffering, stewardship, and the goodness of God.This conversation is honest, hopeful, deeply embodied, and full of practical encouragement for anyone who feels disconnected—from their body, their joy, or even from God Himself.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>⏱️ Timestamp Outline</b><br /><b>00:00 – Intro: Movement, Faith &amp; the Human Body</b><br /><b>01:10 – Why Spiritual Life Isn’t “Just In Your Head”</b><br /><b>04:00 – God Meets Us Through Movement0</b><br /><b>5:30 – Elijah Running a Marathon After Mount Carmel</b><br /><b>06:30 – Gnosticism and the Christian Body Problem</b><br /><b>08:00 – Michelle’s Journey Into Faith + Fitness</b><br /><b>10:00 – Yoga for Christians (Honest Discussion)</b><br /><b>14:00 – Why Mindful Movement Matters Spiritually</b><br /><b>18:30 – “Adulting” and Losing Childlike Faith</b><br /><b>21:00 – Why Christians Need Play, Joy &amp; Celebration</b><br /><b>22:30 – Parenting a Child With Disabilities</b><br /><b>25:00 – Abby’s Story: Stroke, Seizures &amp; Miraculous Joy</b><br /><b>31:00 – Every Christian Has a “Cup” to Carry</b><br /><b>34:00 – Caregiver Burnout &amp; Stewardship</b><br /><b>36:30 – How Michelle Cares for Herself While Caring for Others</b><br /><b>41:00 – Why Michelle Started Podcasting</b><br /><b>44:00 – Doodle Prayer &amp; Embodied Prayer Practices</b><br /><b>48:00 – Why Children Understand Embodied Faith Naturally</b><br /><b>50:00 – Final Encouragement to Listeners51:00 – Closing Prayer</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>🎯 Calls To Action </b><br /><b>👉 Start your own journey toward embodied Christian stewardship with the<br />Faithful Fitness Devotional<br /> https://FaithfulFitnessDevo.com<br /></b><br /><b>👉 Join the Faithful Fitness community and train your body, mind, and spirit alongside believers pursuing Christ-centered health:<br /><a href="https://faithfulfitness.co" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://faithfulfitness.co</a></b><br /><b>👉 Connect with Michelle Tornetta’s work, podcast, and resources:<br /></b><br /><b>https://breatheandbe.net/store</b><br /><b>The Honeycomb Doodle Journals can also be purchased on Amazon: https://a.co/d/08vbEu5b</b><br /><b>Simple Steps for the Whole You Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PL9Ml50AlxqcTMS1xq7wi?si=700eb8ac4bc34dcd</b><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>.