Building and Becoming Show with Jim Motz

EP 78 The Most Controversial Thing I've Ever Said: Christians Have a Spiritual Mandate to Be Fit

The Most Controversial Thing I've Ever Said: Christians Have a Spiritual Mandate to Be Fit Most Christians have separated their faith from their physical health. I believe that's a mistake. In this episode, I explain why I believe followers of Jesus have a spiritual mandate to steward the body God entrusted to them—not for vanity, not for ego, but because your body is the vehicle that carries your God-given calling. Whether you agree or disagree... Watch the episode first. Then let's have the conversation. 🔥 QUESTION OF THE WEEK Do you believe Christians have a spiritual mandate to be physically fit? 👇 Why or why not? I read every comment, and I'd genuinely love to hear your perspective. ⚔️ IN THIS EPISODE ✅ Why fitness is stewardship—not vanity ✅ Why your body is part of your calling ✅ Why weakness makes us unavailable for Kingdom work✅ The biggest mistake people make with their health...guessing ✅ How comprehensive bloodwork changed my life ✅ Why I partnered with Marek Health ✅ How to know if a deeper health assessment is the right next step ✅ Why I created DeepWater Coaching 🌊 READY TO GO DEEPER? If you're interested in DeepWater Coaching, start by watching Episode 74, where I explain exactly what DeepWater is, who it's for, and who it isn't. Then schedule a call and let's see if we're the right fit. 📅 Schedule Your Call https://calendly.com/jimmotz/schedule-your-call-with-jim 🩸 BLOODWORK & HORMONE OPTIMIZATION If you're tired of guessing... If you're wondering why your energy is low... Why you aren't recovering... Why you can't build muscle... Or whether hormones and bloodwork are the missing piece... Reach out to me directly. I'll personally help you determine whether a comprehensive bloodwork and hormone assessment is the right next step for you. 📲 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realjimmotz/ 📘 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553516815572 🌊 JOIN OUR FREE BUILDING & BECOMING COMMUNITY https://www.skool.com/building-and-becoming-3294/about 🌎 CONNECT WITH ME 📲 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realjimmotz/ 📘 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553516815572 Remember... "You don't become the person you hope to be...you become the person your daily decisions are creating." Honor God. Honor your body. Honor your calling. Build. Become. Repeat.

EP 77 What Men Need to Hear | Mailbag #7: Faith, Fitness & Discipline

What do faith and fitness have in common? Everything. In this special Mailbag #7 episode of The Building & Becoming Show, Mike Freeman joins me in studio as we answer your questions on faith, fitness, discipline, weight loss, spiritual growth, and becoming the person God created you to be. Mike has lost nearly 100 pounds from his heaviest weight, but this conversation goes far beyond physical transformation. We discuss: 📖 How to build faith when circumstances don't make sense 🏋️ The only 4 exercises I'd use to rebuild my physique 🔥 The biggest mistake people make when trying to lose fat 🙏 How to know if God is calling you to something bigger 💪 Why spiritual discipline and physical discipline are inseparable 📚 Bible verses every man should memorize This episode is packed with practical wisdom, actionable takeaways, and real-world experience from two men committed to building stronger bodies, stronger minds, and stronger faith. 🌊 NEW TO DEEPWATER? Start with Episode 74: The DeepWater Framework This is the complete breakdown of the philosophy, systems, standards, and mission behind everything we do inside DeepWater Coaching. 📅 Schedule a FREE DeepWater Assessment Call: https://calendly.com/jimmotz/schedule-your-call-with-jim 🌐 Website: https://jimmotz.com 📚 Books: I Asked God To Kill Me https://a.co/d/05xZ8GAU 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realjimmotz 👥 Join the Building & Becoming Community: https://www.skool.com/building-and-becoming-3294/about?ref=a9c3594b155146838db7c76e3b184c89 ⚔️ SCRIPTURE BEFORE SCREENS 💧 DRINK YOUR WATER 🏋️ LIFT YOUR WEIGHTS

🏆 EP 76 THE DEEPWATER MANIFESTO: Refuse to Live a Small Life

🌊 THE DEEPWATER MANIFESTO: REFUSE TO LIVE A SMALL LIFE 🌊 This is not a podcast episode. This is a declaration. A line in the sand. A battle cry for those who refuse to drift through life settling for comfort, excuses, mediocrity, and passive Christianity. For years I've talked about faith, fitness, discipline, leadership, personal responsibility, marriage, purpose, and becoming who God created you to be. Today I put it all in one place. The DEEPWATER Manifesto. This episode is for men and women who: ⚔️ Refuse to live small ⚔️ Refuse to surrender their potential ⚔️ Reject passivity ⚔️ Pursue excellence ⚔️ Desire stronger faith ⚔️ Want to lead their families well ⚔️ Understand that discipline equals freedom ⚔️ Believe comfort is the enemy of growth Inside this episode you'll discover: 🔥 Why every decision is a vote for the person you're becoming 🔥 Why strength is a responsibility—not vanity 🔥 Why excellence honors God 🔥 Why weak men create weak families and weak communities 🔥 Why faith, family, and fitness must work together 🔥 The standards that built the DEEPWATER movement 🔥 The mindset required to become dangerous to darkness This is more than motivation. This is a framework for Christian personal development. A blueprint for biblical masculinity. A roadmap for discipleship. A challenge to become the man or woman God created you to be. If this episode speaks to you, share it. Send it to a friend. Post it on social media. Help us build a movement of people committed to faith, discipline, personal excellence, and Kingdom impact. 🌊 JOIN THE MOVEMENT Premium Community: https://www.skool.com/building-and-becoming-3294/about?ref=a9c3594b155146838db7c76e3b184c89 🌊 EXPLORE DEEPWATER COACHING Schedule Your Call: https://calendly.com/jimmotz/schedule-your-call-with-jim 🔥 Remember: You don't rise to your goals. You fall to your standards. Build. Become. Repeat. Until He calls you home.

EP 75 FREE, Not Sober..23 Years Out Of The Pit

Today marks 23 years since I took my last drink. But this episode isn't about sobriety. It's about freedom. Twenty-three years ago I was overweight, addicted, depressed, angry, lost, and convinced my life was headed nowhere good. Today I'm reading portions of the alcohol chapter from my first book, I Asked God To Kill Me, and sharing the story of how God pulled me out of the pit and completely changed the trajectory of my life. This is not a story about willpower. It's not a story about self-help. It's not a story about becoming a better version of yourself. It's a story about redemption. It's a story about grace. It's a story about what happens when Jesus Christ gets hold of a broken man and refuses to let go. If you're struggling... If someone you love is struggling...If you've ever wondered whether real transformation is possible... This episode is for you. There is hope. There is freedom. There is another side to this fight. And if God can do it for me... He can do it for you. 📖 GET THE BOOK "I Asked God To Kill Me" This isn't a book sale. It's a rescue mission. Buy a copy for yourself. Buy a copy for a son. Buy a copy for a daughter. Buy a copy for a spouse. Buy a copy for a friend you've been praying for. 👉 https://a.co/d/05xZ8GAU 🌊 READY TO GO DEEPER? If you're ready to stop drifting and start becoming the person God created you to be, schedule a call with me. 👉 https://calendly.com/jimmotz/schedule-your-call-with-jim 🔥 THE BUILDING & BECOMING MISSION We help men and women build stronger faith, stronger bodies, stronger families, and stronger lives. 📖 Word 💦 Water 🏋️ Weights Faith. Family. Fitness. Discipline. 🙏 THANK YOU Whether you've been here since day one or this is your first episode... Thank you. It is an honor to serve you. And remember... I wasn't looking for sobriety. I was looking for freedom. To God alone be the glory. — Jim

EP 74 DEEPWATER: The Official Framework Episode | Faith, Fitness & Discipline for Men 40+

🚨 READY TO GO DEEPER? SCHEDULE A CALL WITH ME FIRST: 👉 Schedule Your DeepWater Call: https://calendly.com/jimmotz/schedule-your-call-with-jim Most men don't need more information. They need alignment. Alignment between their faith, their standards, their discipline, their body, and the man they were created to become. In this foundational episode of the Building & Becoming Podcast, I break down the entire DeepWater Coaching Framework: 🌊 Why DeepWater exists 🌊 The 3 foundational scriptures that define our mission 🌊 Why it's called DeepWater (Luke 5) 🌊 The 5 Pillars of Optimized Health & Fitness 🌊 Faith-based coaching and stewardship 🌊 Accountability, community, and brotherhood 🌊 How our customized coaching process works 🌊 Why most men stay stuck in the shallow end of life This isn't another fitness program. This is a framework for becoming stronger physically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. If you're a man over 40 who knows there's another level inside of you... This episode was made for you. 📖 FOUNDATIONAL SCRIPTURES • 1 Corinthians 6:19 • Hebrews 12:11 • 2 Timothy 1:7 • Luke 5:4 🌊 WHAT IS DEEPWATER? DeepWater is a Christ-centered coaching community built around: ✅ Customized Strength Training ✅ Sustainable Nutrition ✅ Strategic Hydration ✅ Effective Supplementation ✅ Recovery Optimization ✅ Accountability ✅ Brotherhood ✅ Weekly Coaching Calls ✅ Trainerize Programming ✅ MyFitnessPal Integration ✅ Real-Life Application No gimmicks. No shortcuts. No wasted effort. 📅 READY TO SEE IF DEEPWATER IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Schedule a call and let's have a real conversation: 👉 https://calendly.com/jimmotz/schedule-your-call-with-jim 🌊 JOIN THE BUILDING & BECOMING COMMUNITY Free Community: https://www.skool.com/building-and-becoming-3294/about Website: https://jimmotz.com Instagram: @realjimmotz TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Most Men Don't Need More Information 01:40 Why This Episode Exists 04:30 The 3 Foundational Scriptures 09:00 Why It's Called DeepWater 14:00 My Background & Certifications 17:00 The 5 Pillars of Optimized Health & Fitness 30:00 The DeepWater Technology & Accountability System 34:00 Community, Brotherhood & Weekly Coaching 38:00 The DeepWater Onboarding Process 42:00 Who DeepWater Is For 45:00 Final Challenge