“Then Jesus said to him, “Get up!
Pick up your mat and walk.”
At once the man was cured;
he picked up his mat and walked.”

WHAT IS THE
JOHN 5 MOVEMENT?

John 5 saved me. Now, I'm building The John 5 Movement to teach its methods to help Christian men build strong foundations through 1:1 fitness coaching, biweekly Bible studies, and educational and motivational YouTube content.

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FOUNDER'S STORY

Hi, I'm Matt Fontaine. Welcome to The John 5 Movement.

If you're wondering how this all came together, here's my story...

Growing up in Alabama and Pennsylvania, I was raised in the church and went to private Christian schools. But I was the typical kid who lived a life of knowing the Bible and Jesus but never had a true heart for following Him.

This led me to living recklessly and without purpose for the first two decades of my life, including being addicted to weed, video games, promiscuity, and pornography.

In 2020, my poor decisions had me hit rock bottom following a breakup and drug-induced psychosis that nearly killed me.

After spending a month in rehab and battling depression and weight gain for two years, I discovered the story of John 5 in the Bible, through my dad and psychiatrist, which sparked the beginning of my transformation.

Since then, I've lost 35 pounds, quit all antipsychotic medications, embraced sobriety, found a healthy relationship with my girlfriend, Mallory, and have a heart for following Jesus.

Because of my own story, I am now dedicated to building The John 5 Movement teaching the John 5 methods to help other Christian men build strong foundations on faith and fitness.

If you're struggling or at rock bottom, you don't have to face everything alone. Join our community and let's work together as a first step to rebuilding your foundation.