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

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

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

July 10, 2026 · 19 min

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In this episode, Jim Motz discusses the spiritual mandate for Christians to maintain physical fitness as part of their calling.

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…

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