From an abandoned child to a 2023 World Powerlifting Champion, Nick Hill knows that physical strength isn’t enough to carry life’s heaviest burdens. After facing his own inner demons, Nick discovered the only weight that matters: The Truth of Jesus Christ. This book is a guide to lifting God’s truth to overcome worldly opposition and find ultimate hope.

This is Nick’s story of seeking and embracing foundational Truth. This is his personal journey through early addiction, illness, redemption, and faith—told through the lens of powerlifting and recovery. This book is for anyone pushing hard through life and still coming up short.

out June 23 2026

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Close-up image of a hand gripping a barbell during weightlifting. Overlaid text reads: 'Lifting the Weight of Truth' and 'Nick Hill'. Subtext states: 'A world powerlifting champion's lessons of perseverance through God's power'.
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I pray you will be captivated by God’s loving truth and that you will allow Him to carry your heavy load for you while He strengthens you at the same time.

  • “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.” - 1 Peter 5:6

  • “Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making.” - Proverbs 16:11

  • “It is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” - Philippians 2:13

  • “Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.’” - Matthew 16:24–25

my story

This book is the story of my journey with Jesus. I've experienced some intense struggles in life that allowed me to question my reason for believing. My greatest struggle has been remaining an active seeker of truth through it all. My greatest victory was finding the free gift of redemption through Jesus. We have another gift called free will. At that interface is a God of Love who is actively seeking to bring us home. This is a gift you can take hold of today through Jesus. Lifting the Weight of Truth released on June 23 2026 and is available on Amazon.

  • I wrote this book for people who are giving it everything they’ve got—and still coming up short. For those carrying heavy weight in life, faith, or recovery, but not seeing the breakthrough. If you're worn out, frustrated, or questioning why your effort isn’t paying off, this book is for you. Because the struggle for truth is worth it. And it has a destination—one found in Christ.

  • This is a personal journey through early addiction, illness, redemption, and faith. There are the effects of sin, graphic gore, and detailed descriptions of alcohol and drug abuse. There are mentions of physical abuse, as well. This book is for readers 16 and older.

  • Is available June 23 2026 on Amazon.

“Real strength is forged through resistance, refined through surrender.”

— Nick Hill, Lifting the weight of truth

What People Are Saying

  • I am so looking forward to being able to read more of my recently purchased suggested read this weekend while camping. I have been having a hard time putting it down. This author is so "down to earth" and such an inspiration. Thank you, Nick Hill!

    — Amazon Customer, ★★★★★ Inspirational Read!

  • I liked Nick’s callouts on society’s slide toward seeking instant gratification and 15-seconds of glory at the expense of foundational strengths. This book is good read to reset the compass. I have known Nick for over 20 years as a beacon of honesty and am grateful that he took the time to write and share experiences that shaped him.

    — CA, ★★★★★ Reset the inner compass

  • In a world that often sugarcoats and hides behind false fronts, this book is all about truth and life as it really is. Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between what’s real and what’s not, but this book is refreshingly authentic and genuine. Instead of hiding his flaws and struggles, Nick Hill shares his story of life as it is: raw, rough, and real. But what makes this book especially powerful is that it is a story of redemption and hope. I read this book in one sitting because I didn’t want to stop, and I can’t recommend this book enough.

    — Amazon Customer, ★★★★★ An inspiring book about redemption

  • Nick weaves his very personal life story into important life lessons from which we can all learn. I really appreciated the honest and authentic sharing of his life story. Most importantly he continually points back to the redeeming work of Jesus. That Jesus loves you and invites you to communion with him. Trust in him and share that good news with those you meet.

    — Amazon Customer, ★★★★★ Personal Sharing of Seeing God Work

  • Lifting the Weight of Truth is a book anyone who has been abandoned or bullied and who was then led into a world of sin enticed by Satan will benefit by reading this book….You will be encouraged and challenged as you follow along the course of Nick's life…I believe this story of redemption from a life of addiction could benefit current believers but also those still entangled in what the enemy of our souls tries to sell us as good but is actually a lie…Purchase this book for yourself but pass it on to someone you love who needs to hear this moving story.

    — Sara Wallace, ★★★★★ Let God Lift the Weight of Truth for You

  • Nick has done a great job describing the brokenness of the world and balancing it with the hope to be found in Christ. He doesn't shy away from the difficulties of the normal Christian life either. This is not a prosperity gospel "how-to succeed" book, but a down-to-earth exploration of the steadfast love and faithfulness of the God who is present, even when experience seems to tell us otherwise.

    — Jon L, ★★★★★ Honest and raw, yet hopeful

  • A great read! Nicks life story provides compelling illustrations of Gods power in our lives.

    — Yoyo, ★★★★★ Compelling testimony!

  • If you are facing what feels like insurmountable circumstances, Nick’s book will definitely give you hope. As he struggled through events that could have destroyed him, He looked to Jesus. Every phase of his life brought him closer to God. You will be encouraged as he shares his journey. I really enjoyed how Nick tied his weight-lifting experiences in with his walk with God. You will be amazed to read about his story and all that he has overcome to be the man he is today, and how he has used this to help others. Definitely a must read.

    — Ron H ★★★★★ An encouraging example of never giving