The Refinery Movement Podcast
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.
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Grow in strength, deepen your faith, and live as the woman God designed you to be.
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Episodes
37 episodes
Love
It’s dangerous when Christian’s get so caught up in apologetics, and we forget about evangelism. Yes we are called to defend the faith and hold others accountable- but there’s a way do it that’s more effective than “gotcha” moments and winning ...
Holy Moments - Holy Habits
I just finished Mathew Kelly’s book “Holy Moments,” and I LOVED it. I love finding great Christian authors and reading their books in addition to the Bible - this book and another one he wrote has helped me and I know they can help others too!!...
Heart Rates & Cardio Zones - What You Need To Know
I break down in this mini episode the basics of what you need to know regarding the different cardio zones, and heart rates!
I Never Thought I’d be Catholic
Here’s the story of how Jesus in the Eucharist has changed my life❤️
Navigating Nutrition During Holidays
Today’s episode is all about giving you girls some helpful and practical faith-based tips and tricks as you navigate nutrition during holidays and events around amazing food! Spoiler alert…it’s not about restriction!! This episode will especial...
Kindness
I recorded this episode on Palm Sunday 2026 and it was inspired by father Mike Schmitz’ homily. As I entered Holy Week this year - I’ve been reflecting on the kindness Jesus had, and how the root of this virtue is sacrificial love. This o...
Life & Living with Godly Habits | The One Habit That Changes Everything
What if the life you’re living right now is simply the result of the habits you’ve been practicing?In this episode, we zoom out and talk about life itself—why we’re here, how quickly it passes, and what it actually means to live with int...
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 po...
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 ...
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 k...
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 :)
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 l...
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,...
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 hi...
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 i...
WHY WILLPOWER FAILS
Hey guys! This one is for those who keep repeating unwanted patterns. Whether that's in their health life, relationships, behavior, anything. I dive into the connections between God and one of his cool creations- neuroscience. Our minds are lit...
Speak Life or Stay Stuck
Sometimes the hardest part of the journey isn’t the gym… it’s getting back up when you feel tired, discouraged, or spiritually attacked.And we have two options: speak LIFE into yourself because you are a daughter of the most high King…or...
Practical Budget Friendly Grocery & Cooking Guide
Walking into the grocery store shouldn’t feel overwhelming, defeating, or financially stressful—but for so many women, it does.In this episode, we’re talking about how to grocery shop with confidence, clarity, and stewardship, eve...
Wisdom & The Fear of God
What does it actually mean to fear the Lord—and why does Scripture say it’s the beginning of wisdom?In this episode, “Wisdom and the Fear of God,” we dive deep into what biblical wisdom really is, why it matters for everyday life, and ho...
To have Faith is to Have Community
Nothing in the Bible is written for an individual. We are wired for community. In this episode, I touch on community, sisterhood, healing from church hurt, and invite you guys to two very special sisterhood events!! One involves the beach so I’...
Slow Faith in A Fast World - Advent Season
Hey girls! This episode is all about advent. And how the world is so opposite of how God designed us to be. The world is so fast paced, we want instant gratification, results overnight. But that is just not how it works, in the gym or in other ...
Macros and Tracking Made Simple - From a Biblical Perspective
Episode Title: Macros Made Simple: How to Build a Balanced Plate & Shop with ConfidenceIn this episode of The Refinery Movement Podcast, AJ breaks down everything women need to know about macros — in a wa...