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

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

From Building and Becoming Show with Jim Motz by Motz Endeavors LLC

June 16, 2026 · 24 min

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Jim Motz shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and finding freedom through faith, marking 23 years since his last drink.

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…

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