The God of Endurance: A Practical Guide for Incorporating Exercise and Nutrition Into Your Spiritual Journey

by Dan Burke, Chase Crouse

Genres: Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

Published August 19, 2025

Reviews

[Anna Bragin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like many of the suggestions, it is practical, and revolves around health as a way of glorifying God. Many good reminders and take-aways for implementing and sustaining healthy and holy habits. I find it over-simplifies health and fitness; for example, an emphasis on animal protein is a key component, but cost is often a barrier in addition to other health factors like cholesterol concerns for some people (neither are addressed in the book).

[Pam Cipkowski · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lately I've been working on a lot of self-improvement: working out, eating better, and working to achieve a better frame of mind. And doing so with the awareness that I have been given this life and this body and that I need to show gratitude and respect for that gift. So I was intrigued by the premise of this book, as a guide to grow in holiness by building physical, spiritual, and emotional strength. A lot of this, though, read like an infomercial for the authors' books and other enterprises. I was so tired of the first-person writing style ("I, Chase, prefer to...") and found the writing to be a bit sophomoric. Yet, I appreciated the authors' insights on integrating exercise and nutrition as a spiritual practice. References to scripture and to theological literature was enlightening. Basic principles of endurance, developing cardiovascular strength, and nutritional practices to follow were also helpful. Suggested workout regimens were a bit exhausting, though, and much too personalized. Overall, though, I found it an interesting read in an area where there are few other books of the kind, and a good motivator to further explore the idea of exercise and nutrition as a spiritual practice.

[Alejo Seañez · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s a great book for beginners in the exercise and spiritual world. If you need a “how to” guide to start your spiritual/physical journey, this is it.

But, in my opinion, coming from someone who has experience in both of those areas; I still would have wanted a more in depth analysis of how to continue in this endeavor.

Overall, I liked it.

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

A simple yet challenging approach to staying healthy for the greater glory of God.

[Laura Hakes · Rating 4 out of 5]

In my view, this book is a great “starter kit” for anyone looking to get motivated to start their fitness adventure. Just a heads-up: there’s no one-size-fits-all plan for losing weight or getting fit. The book keeps things pretty light as far as food and exercise goes to avoid overwhelming new people. But if you’re already familiar with nutrition and fitness, you’ll probably have some different ideas on how to lose weight and stay fit. I really appreciate the resources at the end of the book. Overall, it was easy to read and understand. I feel ready to dive into my fitness journey with a fresh perspective, feeling supported and guided by my faith. I’ve always tried to get better at fitness, but my sleep schedule hasn’t been great, which has made it tough to make progress. As the book keeps saying, sleep is super important for reaching my fitness goals. For those embarking on this journey, I hope the God of Endurance helps you build healthy habits that will stick with you forever.

[Crystal · Rating 2 out of 5]

For a book that claims to be based on science and faith I couldn't get past the usage of "ancestral caveman". This denotes a lack of understanding of both science and faith that tell us we are not evolved from anything. This left me unable to trust anything the book had to say.

[Karen Smithson · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE GOD OF ENDURANCE is more than a practical guide to improved physical health; it includes steps on how to strengthen personal holiness and how to offer oneself as a gift to God and others. Author Chase Crouse blends his knowledge of physical training and nutrition with practical strategies for integration into daily life. If you're ready to deepen both your spiritual journey and your physical health, I highly recommend this excellently written guide.