In this episode of The Jesse Wood Show, Jesse sits down with a personal hero and Kingdom leader, Michael Kalel Wittig. Known as the powerhouse bassist for the multi-platinum band Pillar, Michael is also a fitness expert, author, and model who has navigated the highs of international stardom and the deep "wilderness" seasons that follow.

Jesse and Michael dive deep into what it looks like to build a life that lasts when the spotlight fades or the "old" version of success stops working. If you are feeling capped, stuck in the wilderness, or sensing a call to step into a new season of purpose, this conversation is your blueprint.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Identity Shift: Moving from what you do to who you are in Christ.

• Building through the Wilderness: How to find direction when the path isn't clear.

• Endurance & Excellence: Balancing fitness, faith, and the demanding world of business.

• Pillar Beyond the Frontline: A look into Michael’s journey and his new documentary.

Connect with Michael:

• Website: WittigWorks.com

• Socials: @WittigWorks

• Pillar Music: PillarMusic.com

Connect with Jesse:

• Take the Builder Inspection Quiz: Find out what season of building you are in at the link in my bio!

• Grab the Book: The Purpose-Driven Business Builder’s Blueprint

• Instagram: @JesseFWood

#JesseWoodShow #KingdomBuilder #PillarBand #BusinessFoundations #FaithAndFinance

Most people don’t realize that what’s holding them back isn’t a lack of effort… it’s their environment.

In this episode of The Jesse Wood Show, Jesse breaks down a powerful truth from Scripture. When Jesus was about to perform a miracle, He didn’t argue with doubt—He removed it.

Too often, we try to build something new while staying surrounded by voices that only understand our past. We share big vision with people who don’t have the capacity to believe in it, and without realizing it, we allow doubt and familiarity to slow down what God is trying to do through us.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why faith requires movement, not perfection

• How your environment impacts your results

• Why not everyone is meant to be in the room

• How to protect your purpose and step into alignment

If you’ve been feeling stuck, this message will challenge how you think and help you move forward with clarity.

Your purpose isn’t dead.
It’s waiting for the right environment.

🎧 Listen now
YouTube: Jesse Franklin Wood
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🧠 Find out what season you’re in:
👉 Take the Builder Quiz: https://builderquiz.com

Most people don’t realize they’ve built their life around something that was never meant to define them.

In Part 2 of this conversation, Jesse Wood and Tyler George go deeper into what it really means to break the cycle of chasing more and step into alignment.

This episode unpacks how the stories you tell yourself shape your identity, your relationships, and your results. You’ll learn why attachment to outcomes creates pressure, how to shift from needing to wanting, and what it looks like to live from a place of already being enough.

This is more than motivation. This is inner work.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or like you’re constantly chasing something that never satisfies, this episode will challenge your perspective and help you step into clarity, confidence, and purpose.

You are not waiting on the opportunity.
The opportunity is waiting on who you become.

🎧 Listen now
YouTube: Jesse Franklin Wood
Spotify: The Jesse Wood Show