Building and Becoming Show with Jim Motz

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Welcome to the Building & Becoming Show with Jim Motz. I am all about guiding you on a journey of BUILDING a foundational faith in Christ while BECOMING Strong, Fit, and Capable in ALL areas of life. If you're about that, you'll dig this show. Tell a friend, I'm here every Tuesday.

  1. 6d ago

    IS BEING FAT A SIN? The Christian Fitness Debate Nobody Will Touch | EP 83

    🔥 Is being fat a sin—or has the modern Church become too comfortable to confront obesity, gluttony, laziness, and physical neglect? In this explosive Building and Becoming mailbag episode, Jim Motz and Allie answer the faith and fitness questions most Christian podcasts are too afraid to touch. Nothing is off-limits: ⚠️ Is obesity evidence of sinful behavior? ⚠️ Why does the Church confront alcohol, pornography, and financial irresponsibility—but remain silent about food addiction? ⚠️ Should an obese pastor preach about discipline and self-control? ⚠️ Is Jim using shame to sell expensive coaching? ⚠️ Did Jim leave Lifegate Church because God led him—or because his feelings were hurt? ⚠️ What should a husband do when his wife becomes obese and refuses to change? ⚠️ Has fitness become Jim’s idol—or is physical training an act of worship? This is not body shaming. This is a direct conversation about Christian health, biblical discipline, gluttony, obesity, physical stewardship, men’s fitness, marriage, church culture, personal responsibility, and what it means to honor God with your body. 📖 “I will not be mastered by anything.” — 1 Corinthians 6:12 The modern Church has confused compassion with silence. We can affirm someone’s God-given value without affirming the habits that are destroying their health. Your value was settled at the cross—but your condition is still your responsibility. Jim isn’t interested in creating comfortable Christians. He wants to build stronger men. 💥 If this episode challenges you, don’t leave quietly. Comment below: IS JIM RIGHT—OR HAS HE GONE TOO FAR? 👍 Like the episode🔔 Subscribe to Building and Becoming📲 Share this with someone willing to have an uncomfortable conversation 🌐 Learn more about Jim, the mission, and DeepWater coaching:https://jimmotz.com 📞 Ready to stop making excuses and have a real conversation?https://calendly.com/jimmotz/schedule-your-call-with-jim 📸 Follow Jim on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/realjimmotz/

  2. Aug 14

    EP 82 Why I Left the Only Church I’ve Ever Known After 22 Years

    I left the only church I had ever known after 22 years. Not because I hate the church.Not because I’m trying to destroy anyone.And not because I lost my faith. I left because the mission God placed on my life can no longer be softened, separated, or silenced. The modern church has ministries for pornography, alcohol, broken marriages, finances, and parenting—and it should. But where is the ministry confronting obesity, food addiction, physical weakness, and the undisciplined lifestyles slowly destroying God’s people? We talk about stewarding our money while refusing to talk about stewarding our bodies. We preach abundant life while many believers are sick, exhausted, addicted, physically incapable, and merely waiting to die. That isn’t condemnation. It’s a call to wake up. In this deeply personal episode, I explain: 🔥 Why my family is leaving Lifegate after 22 years🔥 What happened after one of my posts was removed🔥 Where I was wrong—and what God convicted me about🔥 Why I still love and honor the people who helped build my faith🔥 The message about faith, fitness, and discipline that I refuse to silence🔥 Why the Western Church must begin training strong, capable disciples My faith and physicality are connected by a bridge called discipline. This isn’t about six-pack abs.It’s about becoming strong enough to carry your calling.It’s about protecting, providing, leading, serving, and standing in the gap.It’s about ensuring that what you say you believe finally lines up with how you live. “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” — Hebrews 12:11 I’m not backing down. I’m not getting quieter. And this is only the beginning. If you’re ready to become strong, fit, capable, and fully committed to following Jesus, comment STAND below. 🌊 Get connected: https://jimmotz.com📘 Get I Asked God to Kill Me: Available on Amazon📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realjimmotz/▶️ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BuildingandBecoming-7 It doesn’t matter what you claim to believe if your life never produces the evidence.

  3. Aug 6

    UNDISCIPLINED PEOPLE ARE UNTRUSTWORTHY—Yes, I Said It | Ep. 81

    🔥 If you refuse to keep promises to yourself, why should anyone trust you to keep promises to them? Yes—I said it. In Episode 81, Allie and I tackle some truths that will absolutely make people uncomfortable: ⚠️ Why undisciplined people are difficult to trust⚠️ How neglecting your health affects your entire family⚠️ Why “body positivity” can become permission to remain sick⚠️ The epidemic of obesity and gluttony inside the Church⚠️ Why calories matter—but food quality matters more⚠️ Why AI can give you information but cannot hold you accountable⚠️ Why building muscle becomes even more important after 40⚠️ My plan to add nine pounds of muscle by the end of the year⚠️ What real, whole-person discipleship actually looks like The Lord does not love you less because you’re overweight, weak, struggling, or starting from rock bottom. But love does not require me to cosign behavior that is slowly killing you. Your body is a temple. Your family depends on you. Your calling requires something from you. And your 80-year-old self is praying that you start TODAY. I’ve been the overweight alcoholic, drug addict, three-pack-a-day smoker who wanted everyone to leave him alone. Jesus radically transformed my life. Now I’m here to tell you the truth, extend my hand, and help you become strong, disciplined, capable, and fully alive. You’re not too old.You’re not too fat.You’re not too far gone.You’re not alone. Don’t freaking quit. ⚓ ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔥 READY TO GO DEEPER? 🌊 Explore DeepWater Coaching and download the FREE DeepWater Manual:👉 https://jimmotz.com 📅 Schedule a private call with Jim:👉 https://calendly.com/jimmotz/schedule-your-call-with-jim 📲 Follow Jim on Instagram:👉 https://www.instagram.com/realjimmotz 🎙️ Subscribe to Building & Becoming:👉 https://www.youtube.com/@BuildingandBecoming-7 💬 QUESTION: Do you agree that undisciplined people are harder to trust—or did we take this too far? Let us know in the comments. 👍 Like this episode🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications📤 Send this to someone who needs the truth more than they need another excuse

  4. Jul 28

    An Epidemic of Hypocrisy | Why the Church Must Be Different | Ep80

    🎙️ BUILDING & BECOMING SHOW | EPISODE 80 AN EPIDEMIC OF HYPOCRISY Are Christians really different from the world anymore? This conversation isn't about condemnation... It's about conviction. In this episode I challenge every one of us—including myself—to honestly examine the areas where our actions no longer match what we claim to believe. 🏋️ Fitness.🍺 Alcohol.❤️ Marriage.👨‍👩‍👧 Leadership.🔥 Holiness.✝️ Following Jesus. If we're called to be set apart, why do we often look exactly like everyone else? This isn't an attack... It's an invitation. An invitation to reject passivity...Accept responsibility...Lead courageously...And pursue the life Christ died for us to live. If this episode convicts you... Don't get offended. Get better. 🌊 Join the FREE Building & Becoming Communityhttps://www.skool.com/building-and-becoming-3294/about 📅 Schedule Your FREE Assessmenthttps://calendly.com/jimmotz/schedule-your-call-with-jim 🌐 Websitehttps://jimmotz.com 📘 Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553516815572 📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/realjimmotz 🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on Faith • Fitness • Discipline 00:00 Why hypocrisy is destroying our witness 03:15 What hypocrisy really means 08:30 The obesity epidemic inside the church 15:10 Why honoring God includes your body 21:40 Alcohol, drunkenness and Christian culture 28:15 How Christian men should treat women 34:20 What "set apart" actually means 40:15 The people you surround yourself with 46:10 Conviction vs condemnation 51:30 Becoming the example 💬 QUESTION OF THE WEEK What is ONE area where God is calling you into greater alignment between what you believe...and how you live? Leave it in the comments. Let's grow together. 🔥 If this episode challenged you... LIKE 👍 SUBSCRIBE 🔔 SHARE IT with someone who needs to hear it.

  5. Jul 17

    The Pillars of Strength | 10 Foundations Every Christian Must Build | EP 79

    ⚔️ The Pillars of Strength | 10 Foundations Every Christian Must Build Most people don't fail because they lack motivation... They fail because they never built the right foundation. In Episode 79 of the Building & Becoming Show, Jim Motz and DeepWater member Mike Freeman reveal the 10 Pillars of Strength that create lasting transformation in every area of life. This isn't another motivational talk. It's a practical, biblical blueprint for building stronger faith, stronger discipline, stronger leadership, and a stronger body. If you've been feeling stuck...Drifting...Spiritually dry...Physically unhealthy...Or simply know God created you for more... This episode is your roadmap. ✅ Training🥩 Nutrition 💧 Hydration💊 Supplementation😴 Recovery AND... 📖 The Word🙏 Prayer🔥 Obedience🤝 Fellowship🎯 Mission These 10 pillars have transformed our lives—and they can transform yours too. Remember... Faith and Fitness are bridged by Discipline. ⚔️ Schedule your FREE DeepWater Assessmenthttps://calendly.com/jimmotz/schedule-your-call-with-jim 🌊 Join the FREE Building & Becoming Communityhttps://www.skool.com/building-and-becoming-3294/about 🌐 Official Websitehttps://jimmotz.com 📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/realjimmotz 📘 Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553516815572 🌐 Websitehttps://jimmotz.com ✅ Like the video ✅ Subscribe ✅ Share it with someone who needs it ✅ Leave a comment answering this question: Which pillar of your life needs the most work right now? Helping men and women build: ✝️ Stronger Faith 💪 Stronger Bodies 🧠 Stronger Minds 🛡️ Stronger Character 👑 Stronger Leadership Because your greatest potential is found when you pursue Christlikeness through discipline. Build. Become. Repeat.

  6. Jul 10

    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.

  7. Jun 30

    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

  8. Jun 23

    🏆 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.

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Welcome to the Building & Becoming Show with Jim Motz. I am all about guiding you on a journey of BUILDING a foundational faith in Christ while BECOMING Strong, Fit, and Capable in ALL areas of life. If you're about that, you'll dig this show. Tell a friend, I'm here every Tuesday.

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