Spiritually Fit Today

Spiritually Fit Today

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  • The Most Dangerous Lie Christians Believe - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest John Comstock. In this episode we explore the corrosive voice of shame—how “I’m not enough” blocks love, shuts down empathy, and distorts identity—and how Jesus’ example in Hebrews 12:2 reframes our worth and belonging. John, who grew up in a Christian home, shares from his own struggles with OCD and anxiety and his work in discipleship at the Global Ministry Center (Church of the Nazarene).


    4 R Practices
    Read: Hebrews 12:2: "Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
    Reflect: Ask, “When did I start believing ‘I’m not enough?’ Who told me that?” and notice how shame affects your relationships and ability to receive love.
    Respond: Short prayer — Lord Jesus, shine your light into every dark corner where shame whispers “not enough.” Help us receive your love, remember your acceptance, and live from our true identity in you. Amen.
    Reveal: Share one of your top three “I’m not enough” lies with a trusted friend or mentor and ask them to remind you of God’s truth; practice listening to others without judgment.


    Keywords: Spiritually Fit Today, shame, spiritual fitness, Hebrews 12:2, John Comstock, Arnie Cole, discipleship, Christian podcast, faith, shame recovery, identity in Christ

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    8 min
  • From Fear to Faith as a Parent - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole, and guests Char, Laura, and Karmin. In this episode our panel of moms discuss how to release lifelong fears about children’s safety, mental health, and the future by trusting God, leaning on faith, and training kids in His ways (Proverbs 22:6). Practical wisdom for moms, dads, and grandparents, plus a simple soul-pump assignment you can start today.


    4 R action steps
    Read — Read Proverbs 22:6.
    Reflect — Ask: What fears am I holding onto, and how would trusting God change the way I guide my children?
    Respond — Short prayer: Lord, you love our children more than we do. We bring our fears about safety, mental health, and the unknown future to You. Guard our kids and grandkids. Give us wisdom to guide without controlling, courage to release without fear, and unshakable hope that You are writing their stories. Amen.
    Reveal — Write a short blessing or Scripture promise for each child in your life and pray it over them by name every day for the next 30 days; share this practice with another parent or grandparent and encourage them to do the same.


    Keywords: Christian parenting, motherhood, trusting God, Proverbs 22:6, prayer for children, parental anxiety, spiritual growth, Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole, family discipleship

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    10 min
  • Why So Many Moms Feel Lonely (Even with Kids) - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today. Host Arnie Cole is joined by Char, Laura, and Karmin for a candid panel on moms’ loneliness—how it can feel present even in a crowd, the pressure of social media, and practical ways church, friendships, and prayer can move us from isolation to thriving.


    4 R Action Steps
    - Read: Read Psalm 68:6 slowly and reflect on what “placed in families” means for you.
    - Reflect: Ask yourself—Who in my life feels unseen? When was the last uninterrupted, honest conversation I had? How does social media shape my sense of belonging?
    - Respond (short prayer): Lord, you made us for community. Help me to reach out, receive help, and share my needs. Give me the courage to ask for prayer and the grace to listen to others. Amen.
    - Reveal: Put the truth into practice—text or call a mom today, invite someone for coffee, share a specific prayer request, or offer one concrete help (a meal, babysitting, or 20 minutes to talk). Consider joining or starting a small group to build ongoing support.


    Keywords: moms loneliness, motherhood support, Psalm 68:6, Christian podcast, parenting encouragement, small groups, prayer, community, social media comparison, women’s ministry

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    10 min
  • Trying to Do It All? Watch This First - Spiritually Fit Today
    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today — practical, faith-centered conversations to help you find rest and strength in the middle of life’s demands. Host Arnie Cole joins guest Char, Laura, and Karmin for honest talk about balancing work, childcare, home, and soul-care with the promise of Matthew 11:28–30 as our anchor. They share personal stories, practical tips, and spiritual encouragement, focusing on Matthew 11:28-30. Discover how faith, self-care, and community can help moms manage stress, avoid burnout, and find rest in Jesus while juggling career, family, and personal well-being.

    The 4 R action steps
    - Read: Slowly read Matthew 11:28–30 (one or more times).
    - Reflect: Ask: What burden am I carrying? Where do I feel most stretched? What one small change could help today?
    - Respond: Short prayer — Heavenly Father, I bring this burden to You. Help me rest in Your care and give me the strength and wisdom to make one practical change today. Amen.
    - Reveal: Share the passage and one concrete way you’re giving a burden to Jesus with a friend or family member. Offer practical help to someone who’s overwhelmed (a call, a meal, babysitting, or listening).

    Host contact: Arnie Cole — [email protected]

    Keywords: work-life balance, Christian parenting, spiritual rest, Matthew 11:28-30, burnout recovery, moms, faith and family, Christian podcast, soul care, practical discipleship

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    7 min
  • Why Moms Are More Burned Out Than Ever - Spiritually Fit Today

    In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole, is joined by guests Char, Laura, and Karmin to discuss the invisible mental load of motherhood — burnout, anxiety, and the daily tug of worry — and how Philippians 4:6–7 invites moms to trade exhaustion for the peace of God through prayer, thanksgiving, and trust. Hear multi-generational perspectives and practical encouragement for carrying and releasing anxious thoughts.


    4 R Actions
    Read: Read Philippians 4:6–7 slowly this week.
    Reflect: Notice one recurring worry; ask, “What would change if I handed this to God?” and journal the answer.
    Respond: Short prayer — Lord, I bring this anxious thought to You. Guard my heart and mind with Your peace and help me trust You today. Amen.
    Reveal: Share Philippians 4:6–7 and this brief prayer with another mom, offer to pray with her, or do a practical act of help (a meal, babysitting, or a listening check-in).


    Keywords: moms mental health, motherhood burnout, Philippians 4:6-7, Christian parenting, faith and motherhood, anxiety relief, prayer for moms, spiritual peace, devotional podcast

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    10 min
  • 70% of Moms Say This… It’s Breaking Them - Spiritually Fit Today
    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole. This week Arnie welcomes guests, Char, Laura, and Karmin for a practical Christian conversation about the pressures moms face and how faith shapes our finances. Today we talk about the real money stresses mothers carry (childcare, groceries, housing, college and student loans), how trusting God’s provision (Philippians 4:19) helps, and simple, practical steps—budgeting, emergency funds, tracking spending, and getting on the same page with your spouse.

    4 R Action Steps
    - Read: Philippians 4:19. Read it slowly and let the promise sink in.
    - Reflect: Ask: Where does money fear show up in my daily life? What small step can I take this week to steward what I have?
    - Respond: Short prayer — Lord, I surrender my financial worry to You. Meet our needs, give wisdom for wise choices, and fill our hearts with peace. Amen.
    - Reveal: Write your biggest financial worry on a card, place Philippians 4:19 beside it, pray over it daily, and offer practical help or a listening ear to another mom.

    Contact: Arnie Cole — [email protected]

    Keywords: Christian motherhood, moms and money, Philippians 4:19, faith and finances, budgeting for moms, parenting costs, childcare costs, college planning, student loans, Christian podcast, Spiritually Fit Today, Back to the Bible

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    9 min
  • Her Life Was Falling Apart… Now It’s Transformed - Spiritually Fit Today

    In this Spiritually Fit Today episode, Arnie Cole wraps up the week and talks about the powerful testimony shared by guest Carrie and her journey from loneliness, rebellion, and rock-bottom despair to encountering the peace of God (Philippians 4:7). We'll see how Carrie’s testimony shows how surrender, daily spiritual rhythms, forgiveness, and community can turn lowest places into launch pads for lasting spiritual growth.


    4 R Action Steps
    - Read: Start by reading Philippians 4:7 each morning and spend 5–10 minutes in Scripture.
    - Reflect: Journal about a “rock-bottom” or lonely moment—what pain pushed your choices, and how might God meet you now?
    - Respond: Prayer (example): Lord, thank You for meeting us in our lowest places. Pour out Your peace, heal old wounds, help us surrender daily, and give us courage to walk in forgiveness and new rhythms. Amen.
    - Reveal: Reach out to one person today—text, call, or message to share a hopeful takeaway from Carrie’s story and encourage them to try the journaling step.


    Keywords: Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole, Carrie, Christian podcast, testimony, spiritual fitness, Philippians 4:7, faith, surrender, grace, forgiveness, daily devotion, Christian encouragement

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    8 min
  • 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: [email protected]

    Keywords: Christian podcast, spiritual growth, testimony, transformation, daily devotion, Bible study, John 14:6, forgiveness, discipleship, Carrie, Arnie Cole

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    12 min
  • 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 — [email protected]

    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

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    9 min
  • 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: [email protected]

    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

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    12 min

About 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.