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Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest: Dan Whitney (Larry the Cable Guy). In this episode we unpack Hebrews 12:1-2, name spiritual laziness and stagnation as the same obstacle, and hear Dan’s testimony of rededicating his life to Christ. Read - Read Hebrews 12:1-2. Reflect - Ask: What “weight” or excuse is most likely to make me drift away? Picture the direction your faith is moving—up or down—and why. Respond - Pick one concrete, tiny habit you can keep even on your worst day (one verse, 90 seconds of prayer, or a short Bible passage), write it somewhere visible, and do it every day for the next week. Reveal - Tell one person your chosen verse/habit and ask them to pray for you; share one insight from Hebrews 12 when you talk with them. Contact: [email protected] Keywords: Hebrews 12, spiritual growth, Christian podcast, Arnie Cole, Dan Whitney, Larry the Cable Guy, spiritual laziness, spiritual stagnation, Bible study, daily devotion, faith, discipleship, practical Christianity Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Dan Whitney. In this episode Arnie walks through James 3:5–6—how the tongue, “such a small fire,” fuels complaining that shifts our focus from God. Read - Read James 3:5–6 aloud and note the image of the tongue as a small fire. Reflect - Spend 5 minutes asking: When have my words shifted blame from circumstances to God? Journal two real examples. Respond - Simple step: For one week, keep a short speech log—each time you complain, note it and write one sentence describing a constructive next step or a truth from Scripture you can lean on. Reveal - Share James 3 and one insight from your speech log with a friend. Invite mutual accountability and a short follow‑up conversation about what changed. Questions or feedback: [email protected] Keywords: James 3, tongue is a fire, complaining, gratitude, Christian podcast, Arnie Cole, Dan Whitney, Spiritually Fit Today, spiritual growth, Bible study, Christian living, no‑complaint challenge, tongue and speech, faith and behavior Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Dan Whitney (Larry the Cable Guy). In this episode Arnie and Dan talk honestly about worry and anxiety through the lens of Matthew 14:30 — how fear shifts our focus from Jesus and practical ways faith and Scripture help steady us. Read: Read Matthew 14. Reflect: Ask, When fear rises, what am I watching—the wind or Jesus? Notice where your focus shifts and why. Respond: Tonight, write one page listing every worry you have; mark any items you can act on and pray "Lord, save me" aloud over the rest. Reveal: Share your one-page list with a trusted friend and explain how trusting Jesus changed one worry; pray together and encourage each other. Questions for Arnie: [email protected] Keywords: worry, anxiety, faith, Matthew 14, Peter, walking on water, prayer, spiritual growth, Christian podcast, Dan Whitney, Larry the Cable Guy, Arnie Cole Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole. Guest: Dan Whitney (Larry the Cable Guy). In this episode Arnie and Dan explore spiritual fitness as a simple, daily measure: are you closer to Jesus today than you were yesterday? Drawing on Philippians 3:12–14, Dan shares his story of recommitment, practical ways to stay focused and engaged, and why comparing yourself to others misses the point. Read - Philippians 3:12–14. Read the passage slowly and note the phrases about “pressing on,” forgetting what’s behind, and straining forward. Reflect - Ask yourself: which direction did I move today—closer to Jesus or away? Write one concrete example (an action, attitude, or distraction) that shows that direction. Respond - Simple step: schedule one 10-minute devotion time tomorrow (morning or evening). Use it to read a short passage, pray, and pick one specific action you will do during the day to move closer to Jesus. Reveal - Tell one trusted person your honest one-sentence answer about today’s direction and the one action you’ll take tomorrow; invite them to pray for you or join you in the same step. Contact: [email protected] Keywords: spiritual fitness, spiritual growth, Philippians 3:12-14, Arnie Cole, Dan Whitney, Larry the Cable Guy, Christian podcast, devotional, discipleship, spiritual formation, staying engaged Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

Heart and Mind Ministries: https://www.heartandmindministries.com/ Marci's Books: https://www.heartandmindministries.com/marcis-book Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Marci Julin. In this episode they give a practical tool: four questions to test health, wellness, or spiritual claims in light of Scripture (1 Thessalonians 5:21–22). Learn how biblical discernment examines claims, holds fast to what is good, and rejects what is spiritually dangerous. Topics include muscle testing, energy medicine, pastoral wisdom for concerned spouses, and next steps for safe, faithful action. Read: Read 1 Thessalonians 5:21–22 and ask God for wisdom to test claims. Reflect: Consider whether a practice’s assumptions about energy or spiritual power align with Scripture. Respond: Pick one practice you use, answer the four discernment questions on paper, and if anything serious appears, consult a qualified healthcare professional and a biblically trustworthy leader. Reveal: Share the four questions with one trusted friend or family member, pray together, and discuss any concerns gently and biblically. Contact: [email protected] Keywords: spiritual discernment, biblical discernment, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, muscle testing, energy medicine, Christian fitness, health claims, Marci Julin, Arnie Cole Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

Heart and Mind Ministries: https://www.heartandmindministries.com/ Marci's Books: https://www.heartandmindministries.com/marcis-book Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and Marci Julin. In this episode they sit with the painful work of confession and public repentance, grounding us in 1 John 1:9. Marci tells how acknowledging deception in energy medicine, confessing to those she’d influenced, and publishing her story led to personal restoration and a redirected ministry. Arnie helps translate Scripture into simple, courageous next steps for anyone wrestling with shame, guilt, or wrong teaching. Read - Read 1 John 1:9. Reflect - Ask: Which belief or practice do I need to agree with God about, who was affected, and how does God’s faithful justice free me from self-punishment? Respond - Within 24 hours, write one clear sentence confessing the specific belief or action you were wrong about and send one brief corrective message or apology to one person you harmed. Reveal - Share your one-sentence confession and the action you took with a trusted friend, pastor, or small group, and offer a Scripture-based resource (or Marci’s testimony/books) to someone still caught in deceptive health practices. Resources & contact - For questions or help: [email protected] Keywords: repentance, confession, 1 John 1:9, forgiveness, restoration, spiritual deception, energy medicine, Marci Julin, Arnie Cole, Christian testimony, spiritual formation, Christian health Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft   https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

Heart and Mind Ministries: https://www.heartandmindministries.com/ Marci's Books: https://www.heartandmindministries.com/marcis-book Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Marci Julin. In this episode Marci describes how Ephesians 5:11–13 became the lens God used to expose deceptive spiritual practices she’d accepted lead her to repentance, bring physical and spiritual change, and drive her back to Scripture as the authority. 4 R action steps: - Read: Slowly read Ephesians 5:11–13 and Psalm 139:23–24. - Reflect: Ask quietly, “What trusted practice or belief have I treated as harmless that the light of Scripture might expose?” Allow Scripture to name what needs attention. - Respond: For the next seven evenings, replace one non‑biblical spiritual routine with 10 minutes of Bible reading (start with Ephesians 5:11–13) and a short prayer asking God to show what must change. - Reveal: Invite one trusted person to read Ephesians 5:11–13 with you and share one specific, Scripture‑based change you’ll pursue; ask them to pray and hold you accountable. Contact: [email protected] Keywords: Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole, Marci Julin, Ephesians 5:11-13, spiritual discernment, deliverance, energy medicine, muscle testing, repentance, Scripture, Christian podcast Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

Heart and Mind Ministries: https://www.heartandmindministries.com/ Marci's Books: https://www.heartandmindministries.com/marcis-book Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Marci Julin. In this episode we wrestle with Proverbs 14:12 — “There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end leads to death.” Marci shares a powerful testimony about apparent healings, growing physical and spiritual symptoms, and tragic consequences when nonmedical treatments led a friend to stop medication. We explore spiritual blindness, discernment, and how the “good” can be deceptively persuasive. 4 R action steps: - Read: Proverbs 14:12 (read it slowly and aloud). - Reflect: Ask, “What desire am I chasing that makes a risky option look right?” journal your honest answer. - Respond: For one week, name that desire and pray about it for five minutes each morning; if it involves medical treatment, call your prescriber before changing anything. - Reveal: Share Proverbs 14:12 with one trusted friend and explain your honest motive; ask for their prayer and accountability. Contact: [email protected] Keywords: Proverbs 14:12, discernment, spiritual blindness, testimony, energy medicine, medication safety, mental health, church ministry, Arnie Cole, Marci Julin, Spiritually Fit Today Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

Heart and Mind Ministries: https://www.heartandmindministries.com/ Marci's Books: https://www.heartandmindministries.com/marcis-book Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole. In this episode Arnie interviews Marci Julin about her journey through energy medicine. They discuss how apparent physical results can mislead spiritually, and how Scripture (2 Corinthians 11:14) calls us to discernment. Marci shares powerful personal stories about the lure of quick answers, and why results alone don’t prove a practice is from God. Read: Read 2 Corinthians 11:14 and the surrounding verses. Reflect: Ask whether a practice that “worked” lines up with Scripture and whether its claimed source or mechanism is verifiable beyond a striking result. Respond: Identify one practice you trust because it produced good results; today write down its claimed source/mechanism and one concrete step to verify it (ask a trusted healthcare professional, check peer-reviewed evidence, or compare the claim with Scripture). Reveal: Share 2 Corinthians 11:14 with someone involved in a wellness practice and gently ask, “How have you tested whether this comes from God or from another source?” Use the answer to open a conversation about evidence, spiritual alignment, and wise caution. Questions or feedback: [email protected] Keywords: spiritual deception, energy medicine, muscle testing, applied kinesiology, Christian discernment, 2 Corinthians 11:14, faith and healing, alternative medicine, Ouija Medicine Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and Marci Julin. In this episode Marci testifies that God healed her of 13 diagnosed conditions, but the greatest gift she gained through suffering was not physical healing—it was knowing Christ more deeply. Arnie and Marci unpack Philippians 3:8 and explore how the surpassing worth of Christ reshapes how we pray, suffer, and serve others. Read - Read Philippians 3:8 slowly and aloud. Think about the phrase “surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord” Reflect - Ask: Which of my needs or comforts competes with my desire for Christ? Sit quietly and notice where peace is missing in your heart. Respond - Today, replace one 10-minute “fix-it” planning session with 10 minutes of focused Scripture and worship, asking God to reorient your desire toward Him. Reveal - Share this passage and one brief personal example of how knowing Christ has shaped your response to suffering with a friend or small group; invite them to read Philippians 3:8 with you. Contact: [email protected] Keywords: Philippians 3:8, knowing Christ, Christian testimony, suffering and faith, spiritual formation, healing testimony, discipleship, Scripture-centered living Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Marci Julin. In this episode they wrestle honestly with suffering, chronic illness, unanswered prayer, and the comfort of Scripture—especially Romans 8:26 and Psalm 103:13–14. Marci shares her testimony and ministry to people living with ongoing pain while Arnie helps callers find spiritual hope, practical next steps, and the difference between a testimony and a universal promise. Contact Arnie: [email protected] 4 R action steps Read — Read Romans 8:26 and Psalm 103:13–14 slowly, noticing the Spirit’s help and the Father’s compassion. Reflect — Ask: Where am I holding onto outcomes, and where do I need to receive God’s holding and intercession instead? Respond — Each day this week, write one honest line to God about your need, then read it aloud once to let the truth become real in your heart. Reveal — Offer presence to someone who’s hurting: listen without fixing, share one of the above verses, and pray a short, honest prayer with them. If this conversation stirred something bigger, tell a trusted person today—a doctor, pastor, counselor, friend, or family member. You are not a burden. Keywords: suffering and faith, chronic illness encouragement, healing testimony, Romans 8:26, Psalm 103:13-14, unanswered prayer, Christian podcast, spiritual care, Marci Julin, Arnie Cole, prayer for the sick Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Marci Julin. In this episode Marci describes reading the entire Bible in three months to answer one question: What does God actually say about illness, health, and healing? We unpack Proverbs 4:20–22 (God’s words are life and health), the importance of absorbing Scripture rather than skimming it, the biblical link between the heart and the body, and how repentance and peace of heart interact with healing. 4 R action steps Read — Read a connected passage slowly (start with Proverbs 4:20–22). Reflect — Notice the verbs and movement: pay attention, turn your ear, keep the words in your sight, hold them in your heart. Ask: What is this passage calling me to notice or change? Respond — Write one sentence naming one area where you lack peace and one concrete next step you will take this week to pursue peace. Reveal — Share the passage and your one-sentence response with a trusted friend and invite them to pray and discuss it with you. Contact: [email protected] Keywords: Bible study, healing, Proverbs 4:20-22, Scripture absorption, Christian health, heart and body, repentance, Life to the Body, Marci Julin, Arnie Cole, Spiritually Fit Today Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole. In this episode Arnie talks with Marci Julin about moving from knowing God loves the world to trusting that He loves you personally. Marci shares a season of declining health and how a counselor challenged her to make Scripture personal—centering on Galatians 2:20 and the “love prayer” in Ephesians 3—which led to a heart change even before physical improvement. Read - Read Galatians 2:20 slowly, then read Ephesians 3:16–21 to see how Scripture describes Christ’s personal love. Reflect - Read Galatians 2:20 again replacing the word “me” with your name; notice what words or feelings resist believing that God loved you personally. Respond - Write one short paragraph describing one concrete decision or habit you will change this week because Christ’s personal love is true for you. Reveal - Share that paragraph and Galatians 2:20 with one trusted friend or mentor and explain one specific way this truth will shape how you live. Contact: [email protected] Keywords: Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 3, God’s personal love, Christian podcast, spiritual growth, healing testimony, Marci Julin, Arnie Cole, faith practice, Scripture meditation Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: ⁠https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft⁠

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Marci Julin. Marci shares her nearly 20-year health decline—multiple diagnoses, surgeries, hospital stays, a year as an invalid—and how she learned to bring honest lament to God (Psalm 88:1–2), rely on the body of Christ, and receive practical care. This episode explores suffering, spiritual honesty, and how friends and caregivers can show up well. Read - Read Psalm 88:1–2 slowly today. Let the plainness of the prayer sink in. Reflect - Notice there is no quick fix in these verses—just a suffering person speaking truth to God. Ask: What honest sentence about my pain or situation am I avoiding? Respond -Write down one truthful sentence about your body or situation and say it aloud to God today. Reveal - Show love practically: deliver a prepared meal or quietly show up and say, “I’ll stay and listen,” then read Psalm 88 together if they want. Avoid unsolicited fixes; offer presence and specific help. Contact Questions or feedback for Arnie: [email protected] Keywords chronic illness, chronic pain, Christian podcast, Psalm 88, lament, spiritual care, caregiving, faith and suffering, Marci Julin, Arnie Cole, ministry, depression, endometriosis, hormone imbalance, hospital recovery Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole, Samuel Chiang and John Rinehimer. In this episode we unpack Matthew 28:18–20 and explore how the Great Commission is an everyday call — from short‑term teams and long‑term service to pastoral training, internships, prayer support, and practical ways retirees and professionals can serve. Read - Read Matthew 28:18–20. Reflect - Meditate on the phrase “as you are going”: how can mission and discipleship be woven into your normal daily routes and relationships? Respond - Begin a 2‑minute daily “mission pause” this week: pray specifically for one unreached people group or one named missionary each morning. Reveal - Share Matthew 28 with one friend and invite them to join your mission pause or to learn about a local/short‑term ministry opportunity. Resources & contacts Arnie Cole — [email protected] World Gospel Mission — WGM.org Keywords: Great Commission, Matthew 28, missions, short-term mission trips, World Gospel Mission, pastoral training, missionary support, evangelism, prayer, discipleship, Global Pastoral Training Alliance, World Evangelical Alliance Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft