The Refinery Movement Podcast

AJ Amrhein
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Welcome to The Refinery Movement Podcast — where faith meets fitness and women of God are equipped to grow stronger in body, mind, and spirit. Hosted by AJ Amrhein, a Christian strength and conditioning coach, and former WWE Superstar, this show is for women who are ready to break free from the world’s extremes — the sin of neglect and the idol of the mirror — and step into true, biblical health. Each episode blends spiritual truth, practical training, and real-life encouragement to help you honor God through discipline, consistency, and stewardship of the body He gave you. Here, we believe health isn’t about perfection — it’s about purpose. You’ll find motivation, education, and community that reminds you that refining your body and your faith go hand in hand. ✨ Join the movement.Grow in strength, deepen your faith, and live as the woman God designed you to be. 👉 Learn more at therefinerymovement.com

  1. 6D AGO

    Rest intervals part 2: the mindset behind not being able to slow down

    Most women have been taught to approach fitness the same way they approach life in a hustle culture—go faster, burn more, never slow down. But that’s not the design God gave us. In this episode, AJ breaks down the surprising power of rest intervals—not just in your workouts, but in the way you approach your entire life. Starting with the creation story, we explore how God built a rhythm of work and rest into the very fabric of the world. Adam and Eve’s first full day wasn’t spent grinding—it was spent resting with God. From the very beginning, humanity was designed to work from rest, not for rest. AJ then connects that bigger picture to the modern fitness culture many women are trapped in: constant cardio, chasing exhaustion, and believing that sweating more means achieving more. But when it comes to building strength, muscle, and long-term health, rest is not laziness—it’s strategy. In this episode you’ll learn: • Why rest intervals are essential for building lean muscle • The physiological reason strength training requires recovery between sets • Why “cardio bunny” culture keeps women stuck in burnout cycles • How discipline in the gym mirrors spiritual discipline in life • How God’s design for rhythms of work and rest leads to greater strength—physically and spiritually If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down in your workouts—or in your life—this episode will challenge the way you think about effort, discipline, and rest. Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do… is pause, recover, and prepare for the next rep. If you need knowledge about how the different energy systems work and how long to actually rest, check out my other episode about rest intervals!!

    12 min

  2. MAR 6

    The Discipline of Belief: Stop Waiting, Start Moving

    So many women never start the thing God placed on their heart because they’re waiting for it to be perfect. But faith rarely looks polished at the beginning. In this episode, AJ shares the powerful truth that every meaningful calling starts messy. From flipping off picnic tables in the park to competing on one of the best acrobatics teams in the nation… and now building a faith-driven coaching business and app — the journey has been full of trial, error, refinement, and growth. You’ll hear how God uses imperfect beginnings to shape discipline, resilience, and purpose. AJ also dives into: • Why failure is actually part of God’s refining process • What Ruth, and Esther teach us about courageous faith • Why we are called to live by faith, not by sight • The role of discipline, habits, and renewing your mind • How God establishes your steps when you move in obedience If you’ve been hesitating to start something because you feel unprepared, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start moving in faith. God doesn’t need perfection to begin working in your life. He just needs your yes. Scripture referenced in this episode: 2 Corinthians 5:7 Proverbs 16:9 2 Corinthians 10:5 2 Timothy 1:7 If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that faith often starts messy. And if you’re ready to build stronger habits in your faith, fitness, and mindset, come join us inside The Refinery Movement App where women are learning to live strong, disciplined, and refined lives together.

    11 min

  3. MAR 2

    Extreme & Enslaved: When ‘Healthy’ Is Actually Bondage

    This episode is for the women who don’t struggle with laziness… they struggle with extremes. The ones who overtrain. Under-eat. Track every gram. Spiral when the plan changes. Call it “discipline” — but deep down know it feels like bondage. If anyone understands extremes, it’s me. I was diagnosed with severe OCD at 7 years old. I counted everything — steps, chews, toothbrush strokes, the direction I turned. I believed if I could control enough, I could feel safe. That mindset didn’t disappear when I grew up. It just disguised itself as “health,” “fitness,” and “discipline.” In this episode, I share my testimony — how control became my comfort, how extremes became my identity, and how God slowly showed me that obsession is not obedience… and discipline without peace is not freedom. The enemy doesn’t just tempt us with laziness. Sometimes he tempts us with intensity. God is not calling you to white-knuckle your way into holiness or health. He’s calling you into freedom. If your “healthy lifestyle” feels like a prison… this one is for you.

    12 min

  4. FEB 23

    What is Lent?

    I’m gonna talk today about what exactly Lent is! I’m gonna share some really great things my Priest, Father Mills shared today and I hope this helps because it helped me :)

    13 min

  5. FEB 16

    Biblical Love

    This Valentine’s Day, we’re diving into all things love — but not the kind the world sells you. Sacrificial love. Not butterflies. Not emotional highs. Not the highlight-reel romance. We’re talking about biblical love. The kind that is patient when it’s inconvenient. Kind when it’s undeserved. Steady when feelings fluctuate. Rooted in truth instead of ego. Whether you’re single and waiting, dating with intention, married and building legacy, or healing from heartbreak — this episode will recalibrate your understanding of love. We’ll unpack how loving well starts with allowing God to refine you first. Because real love isn’t soft. It’s strong. It’s disciplined. It’s holy. And it changes everything. (To sign up for coaching- visit therefinerymovement.com to apply) 🥰

    9 min

  6. FEB 9

    Take Every Thought Captive - Building Habits

    Why is it so hard to change… even when you want to? In this episode, we dive into habit formation, behavior patterns, and the way God uniquely designed the human mind to change. Whether you’re trying to work out in the mornings, eat healthier, quit soda, respond with more patience, or break a habit that keeps pulling you backward—this conversation applies to you. You don’t need to know neuroscience to benefit from this episode. You just need to know this truth: our God is intentional, and our minds are not stuck. Habits can be rebuilt. Patterns can be rewritten. We talk about replacement habits, cues, cravings, mindfulness, and how both spiritual and physical forces influence our daily decisions. From practical examples (like simple cues that actually work) to biblical truth and modern neuroscience, this episode breaks down why lasting change isn’t about willpower—it’s about wisdom, structure, and surrender. Romans 12:2 wasn’t poetic—it was precise. If you’re tired of starting over… If you love Jesus but struggle with discipline… If you want habits that actually last… This episode is for you. And if it resonates, I’d love to walk this journey with you inside The Holy Habits Project—a structured season of renewal rooted in faith.  Apply now on therefinerymovement.com Wherever you’re starting from—you’re welcome here. 🤍

    7 min

  7. FEB 2

    My 2025 Recap

    All the tea from 2025 ☕️ Not gonna lie… it was hard. Like really hard. But it was also my favorite year yet. This episode is different from my usual faith + fitness teaching episodes. From wrestling for WWE and making history on a brand-new show… to tearing my knee on TV mid–main event and knowing, in my gut, that it was probably my last match. From spending most of my life wrapped up in the identity of “athlete”… to being released, rebuilding from scratch, grieving the loss of my Meemaw, and stepping into entrepreneurship with nothing but obedience and some freakin grit. This episode is a raw recap of a year that stretched my faith, stripped away comfort, and refined me in ways I didn’t see coming. A year full of great joy- my fav year so far tbh- but also a year with injury, fear, imposter syndrome, criticism, loss — and learning how to trust God when the future felt completely foggy. It’s also the story of how The Refinery Movement was born — not out of ambition, but out of surrender. Out of choosing the harder calling instead of the easier route. Totally retiring from wrestling and turning down tempting offers.  Out of learning to wear every hat in my small business, not just coach- but Im a sales person, marketer, social media manager, hiring manager, app designer, ALL OF IT, grow through discomfort, and keep saying “yes” even when I didn’t feel ready. The narrow road is not linear but trust me it is so much fun and so worth it. Just keep swimming, LOL!😜 If you’re in a season of uncertainty… If God is asking you to loosen your grip on an identity, a dream, or a version of life you thought you’d have… If you feel like you’re being held in the fire just long enough to actually change you — This episode is for you. 2025 refined me. And I wouldn’t trade it for anything. These experiences have made me the woman I am today- the woman behind The Refinery Movement. If you’re a woman who wants faith-based, high-touch coaching — applications for coaching through The Refinery Movement are open. I am  - CERTIFIED STRENGTH COACH - CERTIFIED NUTRITION COACH -CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST - FORMER D1 & PRO ATHLETE but above all, I AM A CHILD OF GOD with a heart on fire to help women in their fitness journeys.  This isn’t surface-level motivation. It’s real discipleship, structure, and accountability for women ready to be refined. Apply through the link in my bio or visit therefinerymovement.com

    16 min

  8. JAN 26

    The Tower of Babel & The Modern Fitness Industry

    Pursuing excellence is not a bad thing, but when your heart posture to pursue excellence is rooted in making a name for yourself, that is not good. As humans, our hearts are idol making machines, and we have to constantly keep ourselves in check. In this podcast, I dive into the Tower of Babel and how there’s two sins usually regarding fitness. There’s the sin of neglect, where you don’t take care of your body at all. And there’s the sin of idolizing, making fitness the main thing- this one is what I personally struggled with- putting my worth in my abilities or the way I looked, rather than viewing myself first as a daughter of Christ. This episode of The Refinery Movement Podcast can also be good for women who may not struggle with idolizing fitness, but something else- maybe it’s your job, or how you keep your home, etc.  Nimrod wasn’t building a tower to honor God, and it fell. Because self worship cannot stand. It eventually falls. To apply for faith based strength, nutrition, and behavior pattern coaching, go to therefinerymovement.com !

    8 min
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Welcome to The Refinery Movement Podcast — where faith meets fitness and women of God are equipped to grow stronger in body, mind, and spirit. Hosted by AJ Amrhein, a Christian strength and conditioning coach, and former WWE Superstar, this show is for women who are ready to break free from the world’s extremes — the sin of neglect and the idol of the mirror — and step into true, biblical health. Each episode blends spiritual truth, practical training, and real-life encouragement to help you honor God through discipline, consistency, and stewardship of the body He gave you. Here, we believe health isn’t about perfection — it’s about purpose. You’ll find motivation, education, and community that reminds you that refining your body and your faith go hand in hand. ✨ Join the movement.Grow in strength, deepen your faith, and live as the woman God designed you to be. 👉 Learn more at therefinerymovement.com

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  • Creator
    AJ Amrhein
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Refinery Movement Podcast
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