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Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today, where every day is a workout for your soul—one step, one choice, one spiritual rep at a time. Join Arnie Cole and guests as we talk about how to improve how we behave as a Christ followers. Because how we act tomorrow depends on getting spiritually fit today. In this daily podcast, discover how engaging with God through the Bible and prayer can strengthen your soul for eternity—far beyond what any gym can do for your body. And join along as we memorize Scripture and hide God’s Word in our heart (download your weekly workbook here: https://bttb.org/workbook) Each week a new guest joins Arnie to discuss the parallels between what they do and growing spiritually fit.

  1. 16 HR AGO ·  VIDEO

    The Daily Battle of Staying Strong in Faith

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and his guest this week, Carrie. In this episode Carrie shares her life-changing "floor moment"—the instant of rescue—and the daily spiritual work that followed: battling shame, rebuilding relationships, forming habits of Scripture reading and prayer, and experiencing forgiveness and joy. 4 R Action Steps Read: Start with John 14:6. Then follow Carrie’s practice—read one Old Testament passage, one New Testament passage, and a Psalm or Proverbs each morning. Reflect: Ask: How is Jesus the way, the truth, and the life in my current struggle? Where do I need daily Scripture to reshape my identity and heal shame? Respond (short prayer): Lord, thank You for rescuing me. Help me make Your Word my foundation, grant strength to forgive, and guide my daily steps toward You. Amen. Reveal: Write down one thing from Carrie’s story you want to carry. Share that takeaway and John 14:6 with a friend or accountability partner; invite them to join you in a short morning read-and-pray routine. Share feedback or testimonies with Arnie: arnie.cole@bttb.org Keywords: Christian podcast, spiritual growth, testimony, transformation, daily devotion, Bible study, John 14:6, forgiveness, discipleship, Carrie, Arnie Cole Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

    12 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO ·  VIDEO

    God Met Her on the Kitchen Floor...Here's How - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Carrie. In this episode Carrie shares a raw testimony of hitting rock bottom when God met her in the mess with an overwhelming peace. Invited to a loving church community, she heard the gospel, embraced John 14:6, repented, and was baptized. This conversation offers hope for anyone who feels broken, ashamed, or at their lowest. 4 R Action Steps Read — Read John 14:6 (and the surrounding passage) slowly. Let Jesus’ words “I am the way, the truth, and the life” settle in. Reflect — Ask aloud: “Lord, where are you in my story today?” Consider how Jesus can meet you in your lowest place rather than after you’ve fixed everything. Respond — Short prayer: Lord Jesus, you are the way, the truth, and the life. Meet me where I am, give me your peace, help me surrender to you and begin the healing you want for me. Amen. Reveal — Share your story or this episode with one person this week; offer presence and listening to someone who’s struggling, or invite someone to a church or small group where they can experience compassionate community. Contact: Arnie Cole — arnie.cole@bttb.org Keywords: Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole, Carrie, Christian testimony, salvation, John 14:6, faith, redemption, hope, depression, mental health and faith, baptism, gospel, spiritual encouragement, devotional Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

    9 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO ·  VIDEO

    The Hidden Path That Leads to Rock Bottom - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with host Arnie Cole and guest Carrie. In this episode, Carrie courageously shares the deeper layers of her story, revealing how early wounds, bullying, and a lack of belonging led her down a path of destructive choices, unhealthy relationships, and spiritual darkness. What seemed like acceptance at first only pulled her further into isolation, pain, and eventually despair. As Carrie reflects on her teenage years, marriage, and the heartbreak of a broken home, she describes the weight of feeling unseen, unheard, and alone. This episode is a raw and compassionate reminder that God meets us in our deepest pain—and that our story is not over yet. 4 R Action Steps Read — Read John 14:6 aloud: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Write it down and sit with it. Reflect — Ask: What wounds have I kept hidden? How have they shaped my choices or identity? Where do I need to bring truth into the darkness? Respond — Prayer: Lord, you see the wounds I carry, even the ones I’ve never spoken. Give me courage to bring them to you and begin the work of healing. Amen. Reveal — Share part of your story with someone you trust this week, or encourage someone else who may be silently struggling. Questions or feedback: arnie.cole@bttb.org Keywords: Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole, Carrie, Christian podcast, testimony, healing from trauma, bullying, brokenness, faith and pain, John 14:6, spiritual growth, honesty with God, discipleship Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

    11 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO ·  VIDEO

    Why the Strongest Faith Comes from Broken Places - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with host Arnie Cole and guest Carrie. In this episode Carrie shares how a rock‑bottom moment led to an unbreakable life transformation and deeper faith. Listen as Arnie and Carrie unpack how Jesus meets us in the darkest valleys and why true faith often grows out of pain. 4 R Action Steps Read — Read John 14:6 aloud: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Write it down and let it settle. Reflect — Ask: How have my hardest seasons pointed me toward or away from Jesus? Where do I need Jesus to be my way, truth, and life today? Journal one tangible example. Respond — Prayer: Lord Jesus, you are my way, truth, and life. Meet me in my broken places, heal what is shattered, and give me courage to follow you. Amen. Reveal — Share one-minute of your story or this verse with a friend this week, invite someone to read John 14:6 with you, or serve someone practically to demonstrate God’s transforming love. Questions or feedback: arnie.cole@bttb.org Keywords: Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole, Carrie, Christian podcast, testimony, faith after pain, John 14:6, spiritual growth, Bible reading, prayer, discipleship, life transformation Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

    12 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO ·  VIDEO

    Why You’re Always Triggered (And What to Do) - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Bruce A. In this episode we wrestle with bitterness and how to live an “unoffended” life—not because hurts stop, but because your heart is anchored in Christ. Using Hebrews 12:15 as our guide, Bruce and Arnie explore how hidden roots of bitterness grow, practical daily habits to uproot them (Scripture, prayer, confession, gratitude lists, the simple 3/2 daily sheet), and spiritual practices—like praying for those you resent—that replace grievance with freedom and restoration. 4 R action steps you can do today Read: Hebrews 12:15 (read the verse slowly and aloud). Reflect: Where are the hidden roots of bitterness in my life? How does the hope of the resurrection change how I handle justice and anger? Respond (short prayer): Lord, help me release my need to keep score. Soften my heart, give me grace to forgive, fill me with gratitude, and let Your justice and healing reign. Amen. Reveal: Pray for one person on your resent list, then do one concrete act of blessing for them (a note, an honest call, a small service) to demonstrate the truth you’ve received. Contact: arnie.cole@bttb.org Keywords: bitterness, forgiveness, Hebrews 12:15, spiritual fitness, resentment, gratitude practice, prayer, Christian podcast, spiritual growth, unoffended life Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

    10 min

  6. 23 APR ·  VIDEO

    How to Move Forward When You Don’t Feel Ready - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Bruce A. — a practical, gospel-centered conversation about freeing your heart from resentment and uprooting the root of bitterness (Hebrews 12:15). Arnie and Bruce define what forgiveness is — and isn’t — explain the difference between forgiveness, reconciliation, and trust, and give concrete, spiritual practices for moving from grudges to freedom. Learn simple, actionable habits: name resentment, stop rehearsing the offense, “clean house,” turn it over to God, and pray for the other person. 4 R Action Steps - Read: Read Hebrews 12:15 and think on God’s forgiveness. - Reflect: Ask, “What specific offense am I replaying? How does it shape my view of God and others?” Journal one example. - Respond: Pray briefly now — “Lord, I release this debt into Your hands. Heal what hurts and help me forgive as I’ve been forgiven. Amen.” - Reveal: Demonstrate this truth by praying for or serving one person this week, or sharing your struggle and the steps you took with a trusted friend or small group. Contact: arnie.cole@bttb.org Keywords: forgiveness, resentment, root of bitterness, Hebrews 12:15, spiritual freedom, Christian podcast, spiritual formation, surrender, reconciliation, healing, practical Christianity Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

    10 min

  7. 22 APR ·  VIDEO

    Why Letting Go Feels So Hard (This Is Why) - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Bruce A. In this episode we examine the hidden perils of resentment and the “root of bitterness” warning in Hebrews 12:15 — why we cling to anger, how it protects identity and postpones grief, and how the gospel’s mercy frees us to release it. Read Hebrews 12:15 — “See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God, that no root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled.” Read the verse slowly and aloud. Reflect Ask yourself: What is this resentment giving me (identity, moral superiority, protection from grief)? Where has this wound become my lens for new relationships? Do I need to own any part of the hurt? Spend 5–10 minutes journaling your answers. Respond (short prayer) Lord, reveal any root of bitterness in me. Give me the courage to grieve what’s lost, the humility to own my part, and the mercy to release others into Your hands. Teach me to replace self-righteousness with Your grace. Amen. Reveal Take one practical step this week: name one resentment privately, pray for the person involved, and either share a brief, vulnerable conversation with a trusted friend or perform a small act of kindness toward someone in that category. Let one visible act of mercy test the truth of this passage. Questions or feedback: arnie.cole@bttb.org Keywords: resentment, bitterness, Hebrews 12:15, grace, forgiveness, grief, spiritual growth, gospel mercy, Arnie Cole, Bruce A., Christian podcast, reconciliation, soul care Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

    8 min

  8. 21 APR ·  VIDEO

    When Hurt Turns Into Suspicion Toward God - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Bruce A. In this episode we explore how bitterness not only fractures relationships but reshapes our view of God — Hebrews 12:15 warns that bitterness “defiles many.” Bruce and Arnie discuss how resentment grows like a hidden root, hardens the heart, distorts prayer, steals joy and gratitude, and how gospel-centered habits and daily spiritual fitness help move us from resentment to restoration. 4 R action steps Read — Read Hebrews 12:15 slowly. Notice the phrase about bitterness defiling many and the image of a root that grows underground before showing above ground. Reflect — Ask yourself: Has this resentment changed how I pray? Has it made me less compassionate or more cynical? In what single way has bitterness affected my spiritual life? Write your answer down. Respond — Short prayer: Lord, soften any hardened place in my heart. Help me release resentment, restore my trust and tenderness, and receive your ongoing grace. Amen. Reveal — Demonstrate this truth: share your reflection with a trusted friend or small group and ask for prayer; practice one concrete act of gratitude or kindness today; commit to one gospel-centered habit (daily Scripture, brief morning prayer, or accountability) that counters resentment. Contact: arnie.cole@bttb.org Keywords: bitterness, resentment, Hebrews 12:15, forgiveness, spiritual restoration, Christian podcast, spiritual fitness, Arnie Cole, Bruce A., gospel-centered habits, prayer, healing, gratitude Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

    9 min
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Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today, where every day is a workout for your soul—one step, one choice, one spiritual rep at a time. Join Arnie Cole and guests as we talk about how to improve how we behave as a Christ followers. Because how we act tomorrow depends on getting spiritually fit today. In this daily podcast, discover how engaging with God through the Bible and prayer can strengthen your soul for eternity—far beyond what any gym can do for your body. And join along as we memorize Scripture and hide God’s Word in our heart (download your weekly workbook here: https://bttb.org/workbook) Each week a new guest joins Arnie to discuss the parallels between what they do and growing spiritually fit.

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  • Creator
    Back To The Bible
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
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