Check Out David & Ruthie Wang’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to David & Ruthie Wang.

Hi David & Ruthie, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
It began as an idea sparked by a conversation with my husband, who shared his lasting passion for both his faith in Jesus and for bodybuilding, a sport he’s loved for 29 years. Inspired by his logo idea, I had it designed, and the vision came to life. Through prayer and discussion, we waited for clarity about the next steps. We started with a few hoodies and T-shirts for ourselves, without the intention of selling. We shared our message about Jesus and received great feedback about the colors, brand, and meaning. We prayed again about selling, and as opportunities appeared, we realized this was about more than us—it was about what God was doing through us for others. So we decided to step in faith and order a first batch of pre-orders, and the support was amazing. We nearly sold out, and now we are in production for our second batch of orders. It has been an exciting journey, and the opportunity to share our story on this platform is a blessing and an honor for us.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Selling out our first batch of orders was definitely encouraging and humbling. Once again, the support we have received amazes us, and we know that God is in the business because people are relating to the message. We’ve seen doors open in remarkable ways, and our faith keeps God at the center of all we do. With that being said, we are now at a roadblock of what to do next. How do we move the business forward with reaching our ideal customers in a genuine form through social media? We are praying and looking for someone who is an expert in these areas, as it is not our strong suit, but we are also about giving others opportunities to shine. We are looking for divine partnerships to build genuine, long-term relationships that bring our vision to life through social media content. We want to ensure we build relationships and don’t treat them as a transaction because they bought a product from us. We know that starting a business is much more than selling products; it’s about building a brand that takes your customers on a journey, where buying a product from us is a divine experience that makes them feel seen, understood, and part of a community.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
Jesus and Bodybuilding is more than an apparel company; we are a ministry. Our goal is to build up the saints to finish their race and fulfill their God given assignment. We are a movement of believers seeking to grow in our spiritual and physical journey to instill everlasting change in the next generation. It is a platform to unlock people’s gifts and allow them to be pillars of their faith in the arenas and spaces they lead. Where families can come together and be part of a community that builds each other up. Jesus and Bodybuilding is built upon THE DISCIPLES’ CREED, declaring that Jesus is The Way, The Truth, The Life. Where we become disciples, not just Christians, where we embrace the call placed on our lives that is to be bold in our faith and in who we believe in, Jesus. To put on the armor of God and face full force the obstacles, the persecution that will come, and continue to speak boldly, to stand firm, and walk in obedience to the Lord. Our apparel represents the armor for the saints. Jesus is The Way, the central message and focus of what we do. Bodybuilding is about taking care of our physical bodies while also coming alongside others to encourage and inspire them to stand boldly when they wear Jesus & Bodybuilding. It is to WEAR THE ARMOR, LIVE THE CREED!

Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
The bible is our manual book for life. So much wisdom and instruction for living a life that is righteous and honors God. Some of our personal favorite books in the Bible are 1 and 2 Timothy, James, and Proverbs, to name a few. Some podcasts and books that are impacting us in this season are The Deep End with Taylor Welch and The Jesus book by Michael Koulianos.

Pricing:

• 33 T-shirt
• 37 Cap
• 70 Hoody

Contact Info:

• Instagram: jesusandbodybuilding