Spiritually Fit Today

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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. 6h ago ·  Video

    What If a “Miracle” Is Actually Deception? - SFT

    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: arnie.cole@bttb.org 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

  2. 3d ago ·  Video

    She Got Her Healing—But It Wasn’t the Greatest Gift - SFT

    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: arnie.cole@bttb.org 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

  3. 4d ago ·  Video

    When You Don’t Know What to Pray Anymore - SFT

    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: arnie.cole@bttb.org 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

  4. 5d ago ·  Video

    What If Everything You’ve Heard About Healing Is Incomplete? - SFT

    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: arnie.cole@bttb.org 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

  5. 6d ago ·  Video

    She Knew God Loved Everyone...Except Herself - SFT

    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: arnie.cole@bttb.org 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

  6. Sep 14 ·  Video

    What Do You Say to God When You’re Tired of Being Sick? - SFT

    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: arnie.cole@bttb.org 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

  7. Sep 11 ·  Video

    4 Ways Every Christian Can Join the Great Commission - SFT

    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 — arnie.cole@bttb.org 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

  8. Sep 10 ·  Video

    Nobody Warns You About the Cost of Saying Yes to God - SFT

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guests Samuel Chiang, and John Rinehimer. Today the three have a conversation around 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 exploring how grief, sacrifice, and calling coexist in missionary and ministry life. Read: Read 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 noting phrases like “hard-pressed but not crushed” and “perplexed, but not in despair.” Reflect: List one or two areas where you feel fragile or tested. Next to each, write evidence (big or small) of how God has provided, sustained, or taught you in that area. Respond: Spend 15 minutes this week journaling one recent struggle and one specific way God has met you in it; turn that entry into a short prayer. Reveal: Share that short prayer or testimony with a missionary, pastor, or trusted friend and ask how you can pray for them in return. If you’d like to connect with Arnie: arnie.cole@bttb.org Keywords: Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole, Samuel Chiang, John Rinehimer, 2 Corinthians 4:7-9, jars of clay, missions, missionaries, ministry, grief and calling, Christian podcast, faith in weakness, pastoral care Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

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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
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