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. 12h ago ·  Video

    The Dangerous Gap Between Faith and Action - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and Braden Pedersen. In this episode we tackle the common gap between believing and doing. We center on James 1:22: "Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." Arnie and Braden explore why conviction often doesn’t translate to action and how scripture absorption (quality over quantity) helps close that gap. 4R action guide - Read: Start with James 1:22 and a few surrounding verses. Make it a short, focused daily habit. - Reflect: Ask, “What is God calling me to do today?” and “Where am I only hearing and not doing?” - Respond: Choose one concrete action before the day ends — text someone, forgive the person who comes to mind, or make a call you’ve been avoiding. Treat reading as input and action as the output. - Reveal: Share what you learned or demonstrate it in a tangible way (forgiveness, a helpful conversation, or sharing the verse with someone). Contact Arnie: arnie.cole@bttb.org Keywords: James 1:22, Bible reading, scripture absorption, daily devotion, Christian living, faith into action, evangelism, discipleship, spiritual growth, Arnie Cole, Braden Pedersen, Spiritually Fit Today, BTTB Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

    8 min

  2. 1d ago ·  Video

    You're Not Losing Faith—You're Spiritually Out of Shape - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and this week's guest, Braden Pedersen. In this episode Arnie and Braden discuss why many Christians feel spiritually drained despite regular church attendance and Bible reading — and how spiritual fitness (not just faith effort) brings lasting change. They unpack a simple, practical daily roadmap from 1 Timothy 4:7–8: Receive, Reflect, Respond, Reveal, and offer steps to build small daily habits that grow your spiritual life. What to do next (4 R actions) - Read: Pick a clear starting point (Matthew chapter 1, Proverbs, or a daily Bible plan) and read a short passage each day. - Reflect: Pause and meditate on the passage. Ask what it reveals about God, yourself, and your story. Use a study Bible, devotional, or brief questions (Who? What? So what? Now what?) to guide thought. - Respond: Turn your reflection into prayer. Ask God, “What are you asking me to change?” and commit one personal next step. - Reveal: Share what you learned with someone else — a text, a quick conversation, a social post, or living out the truth in a practical way. Make that small step publicly count. Contact: arnie.cole@bttb.org Keywords: spiritual fitness, daily Bible reading, Bible habits, spiritual disciplines, Receive Reflect Respond Reveal, 1 Timothy 4:7-8, daily devotion, Christian growth, Braden Pedersen, Arnie Cole Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

    9 min

  3. 4d ago ·  Video

    The Father's Day Message Every Man Needs to Hear - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole. In this episode Arnie talks with Brian Doyle (founder of Iron Sharpens Iron) about Father’s Day, the state of fatherhood, and Malachi 4:6 — “He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the hearts of the children to their parents.” They discuss how many men are still trying to become the fathers they needed, practical ways to mentor boys without fathers, and a simple soul-pump assignment to start making a difference today. 4 R Action Steps Read — Read Malachi 4:5-6. Let the promise and responsibility settle in. Reflect — Ask: What father did I need? Who in my life passes by unseen? How can my heart turn toward a son who needs spiritual leadership? Respond — Name one young man (son, nephew, neighbor, kid at church). Pray for him, send a casual text, invite him for a Coke or a meal, and commit to showing up consistently as a spiritual mentor. Reveal — Demonstrate this truth by bringing him to church, sharing your faith story, teaching Scripture with him, or introducing him to a men’s discipleship group. Want to help or send photos/questions to the show? Email arnie.cole@bttb.org Keywords: Father’s Day, fatherhood, Christian father, Malachi 4:6, mentoring, spiritual father, men’s ministry, Iron Sharpens Iron, Arnie Cole, Brian Doyle, discipleship, Christian podcast, spiritual fitness Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

    11 min

  4. 5d ago ·  Video

    The Foundation That Held When Everything Fell Apart - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Brian Doyle. In this episode Arnie and Brian talk honestly about carrying grief, loss, and regret — the “walking wounded” who must still show up for life and ministry. Drawing on 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, they explore how God comforts us in suffering and how that comfort becomes the most powerful legacy we can pass on. Brian shares personal experiences of loss, cancer survival, and how faith and a solid spiritual foundation helped him minister to his family and others through pain. 4 R Action Steps Read — Read 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 daily this week. Make it the first passage you open to and underline phrases that stand out. Reflect — Ask: Where am I carrying a wound? How has God comforted me before? Who in my life needs that comfort now? Spend 5–10 minutes journaling your answers. Respond — Write four foundational practices you need (spiritual disciplines, relationships, resources). Commit to one specific step this week: a Bible reading time, a short prayer routine, or reaching out to a trusted friend or counselor. Reveal — Share what God has taught you with one person this week. Offer presence, a listening ear, and the Scripture that helped you. Small acts of vulnerability become tools of comfort for others. Resources and contact Email Arnie: arnie.cole@bttb.org for questions, prayer requests, or to share how this episode helped you. Keywords: grief, Christian grief, comfort, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, spiritual formation, faith and loss, pastoral care, bereavement, ministry and family, Arnie Cole, Brian Doyle, Spiritually Fit Today, coping with loss, Christian encouragement Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

    14 min

  5. 6d ago ·  Video

    The Spiritual Legacy You're Leaving Right Now - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole. In this episode Arnie talks with Brian Doyle (founder, Iron Sharpens Iron) about the spiritual fitness of the American father and the powerful, often nonverbal ways fathers transmit faith to their children. Our scripture to absorb is Deuteronomy 6:6–7. 4 R action steps - Read: Read Deuteronomy 6:6–7 aloud with your family or by yourself this week. Let the words be simple, frequent reminders. - Reflect: Ask: “What spiritual reflection am I actually transmitting?”; “What do my kids see when I think they're not looking?” Journal one example each day. - Respond: Take one practical step this week to normalize faith in daily life — restore the dinner table conversation, reinstate bedtime prayer, turn off your phone during family devotion, or model calm in traffic. Start small and consistent. - Reveal: Share one honest struggle or lesson with a younger person or your child. Invite them into your growth (mentoring, prayer walks, or a short family devotion you lead). Contact Arnie Cole — arnie.cole@bttb.org Keywords: spiritual fitness, Christian father, parenting by example, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, family devotion, faith at home, fatherhood, mentorship, Iron Sharpens Iron, Brian Doyle, Arnie Cole, bedtime prayer, restore dinner table Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

    12 min

  6. Jun 16 ·  Video

    Christian Men Are Lonely—and It's Becoming Dangerous - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and Brian Doyle. In this episode we unpack the “question gap” many Christian fathers face—the late-night struggles, doubts, temptations, and loneliness that drive men to seek answers online instead of in community. Using Proverbs 27:17 (“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another”), Arnie and Brian encourage men to move from isolated spiritual searching to honest friendships and accountability. 4 R action steps: - Read: Proverbs 27:17. Read it slowly and note where your spiritual life needs sharpening. - Reflect: Ask: What am I wrestling with that I won’t tell my pastor or group? Where am I settling for quick online answers instead of real people? - Respond: Create an “iron list” of one or two men who could sharpen you. Send the text or make the call this week and set a time to meet in person. - Reveal: Share one honest struggle with a trusted brother and invite him to pray with you or meet regularly for mutual sharpening. Connect with Arnie: arnie.cole@bttb.org Keywords: Christian fathers, spiritual growth, loneliness, question gap, iron sharpens iron, Proverbs 27:17, men's ministry, accountability, discipleship, mentoring, faith, Christian podcast Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

    12 min

  7. Jun 15 ·  Video

    What Your Kids Learn From You When You Think They're Not Watching - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole. Today Arnie talks with Brian Doyle (founder and National Director of Iron Sharpens Iron) about what fatherhood looks like when no one is watching. We reflect on Psalm 78:6–7 and on findings from the SALT Index about men’s spiritual fitness, the gaps in men’s ministries, and practical steps fathers can take to lead their homes spiritually. Scripture to read: Psalm 78:6–7 — “so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children. Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds, but would keep his commands.” 4 R action plan - Read: Read Psalm 78:6–7 out loud this morning before your phone, news, or coffee. - Reflect: Ask yourself — What example am I leaving when no one is watching? Where do my children see my faith lived out in private? - Respond: Do the 6 a.m. test for a week: read one verse aloud, write one line of reflection, and name one small change you’ll make this week. Find one other man to be honest with about your spiritual life. - Reveal: Let your kids catch you reading; explain what the verse means to you; invite a son, daughter, or another father to join your morning habit or hear what you’re learning. Need resources or want to connect with Arnie? Email arnie.cole@bttb.org Keywords: Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole, Brian Doyle, fatherhood, Psalm 78, men's ministry, spiritual fitness, Iron Sharpens Iron, SALT Index, Christian fathers, morning devotions, discipleship, parenting Christian children Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

    13 min

  8. Jun 12 ·  Video

    Why You Were Never Meant to Heal Alone - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole. In this episode Arnie talks with his guest Katlyn about building a lifeline for long-term resilience—how faith communities, daily spiritual rhythms, and trusted people walk with trauma survivors and trauma workers long after the immediate scene. Our Scripture to absorb: Galatians 6:2 — "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." 4 R action steps to apply today - Read: Read Galatians 6:2 and the surrounding passage to see how bearing one another’s burdens is central to Christian life. - Reflect: Who walks with people through the long, hard days after crisis? Consider where your community shows up (or doesn’t) and how family and close relationships are included. - Respond: Reach out to three people in your church or small group and say, "I want to be better at carrying burdens with people. How can I pray for you this week?" Start showing up and trusting the body of believers. - Reveal: Demonstrate this truth by offering prayer, presence, and grace instead of judgment—be the person who walks with someone through the long recovery, not just the immediate scene. Want to follow up or suggest a guest? Email Arnie Cole at arnie.cole@bttb.org. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope and strength. Keywords: spiritual fitness, resilience, long-term recovery, trauma recovery, faith community, Galatians 6:2, carry each other’s burdens, Christian podcast, small group, prayer, community support, trauma workers, pastoral care Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft

    12 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
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