Spiritually Fit Today

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  • Proof vs Purpose: What Easter Is Really About - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and Bruce A. In today's episode we take a short, practical look at Easter. Specifically we ask why Jesus’ resurrection was a launch, not a spectacle; why He appeared first to women and ordinary people instead of Pontius Pilate; and what that means for our mission as everyday witnesses of hope.


    Read: Memory verse: 1 Corinthians 15:20. Read the resurrection accounts (Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20).

    Reflect: Ask: Is Easter primarily proof or a commission? Who in my life needs resurrection hope, and am I seeking more proof or more obedience?

    Respond: Prayer: Risen Lord, thank you that Easter was not about spectacle but about sending. Strengthen our courage where Pilate lacked it; make us faithful witnesses. Amen.

    Reveal: Practical step: Identify one person who needs the resurrection hope, pray for them by name today, then share this episode or tell them one way the resurrection has changed your life.

    Questions or feedback: [email protected]

    Keywords: Easter, resurrection, Jesus, Pontius Pilate, 1 Corinthians 15, Christian podcast, Spiritually Fit Today, discipleship, witness, New Covenant, Mary Magdalene, faith, mission, spiritual formation

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    12 min
  • Easter Isn’t the Ending—It’s the Beginning - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Bruce A. Today’s conversation centers on Easter as the launch of new creation (not merely a happy ending), the Bible’s four-act storyline (creation, fall, redemption, restoration), and what it looks like to live as people of the firstfruits.


    Contact Arnie: [email protected]

    4 R action steps
    Read — Read 1 Corinthians 15:20.
    Reflect — Take five minutes and ask: Am I living like Easter already happened? Do I see death as defeat or live with future hope? Write one area of your life that needs resurrection hope.
    Respond — Short prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you that your resurrection begins a new creation. Help us live anchored in hope, grounded in victory, and confident that death does not win. Amen.
    Reveal — Share the hope: tell one person how the resurrection gives you hope, invite them to read 1 Corinthians 15 with you, or explain the Bible’s four-act storyline (creation, fall, redemption, restoration) to demonstrate the gospel’s promise.

    Keywords: Easter, resurrection, 1 Corinthians 15:20, Christian podcast, Bible study, hope, restoration, Arnie Cole, Bruce A., Spiritually Fit Today

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    11 min
  • The 4 Things Every Child Needs to Thrive - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole, and guest featuring Mrs. Thimijan. In this episode we explore the “spiritual seeds” that grow into lifelong roots. Mrs. Thimijan emphasizes listening, modeling kindness and manners, praising gifts, exploring interests, and the critical role of social-emotional skills for school success. Memory verse: Proverbs 22:6.


    4 R Action Steps
    Read — Read Proverbs 22:6 aloud with a child or quietly for personal reflection.
    Reflect — Ask: How can I invest 10–15 focused minutes today to notice a child’s gift, feeling, or social need?
    Respond — Short prayer: Lord, give us wisdom to nurture the hearts you’ve entrusted to us. Help us listen, model kindness, and point children to your love. Amen.
    Reveal — Put the plan into practice: put the phone down, listen, praise a strength, name an emotion, model manners, explore an interest, then share what you tried with another caregiver or mentor.

    Questions or resources: [email protected]

    Keywords: children’s spiritual formation, early childhood faith, Christian parenting, child discipleship, Proverbs 22:6, social emotional learning, preschool ministry, faith formation, parenting tips, Arnie Cole, Mrs. Thimijan

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    13 min
  • Helping Kids Handle Grief and Change - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and his guest this week, Mrs. Thimijan. In this episode we gently explore how to support preschoolers facing divorce, death, or major family crises. We emphasize presence, listening, one‑on‑one prayer, and grounding little ones in the assurance of God’s care, using Proverbs 22:6 as our guiding memory verse.


    4 R action steps:
    - Read: Read Proverbs 22:6.
    - Reflect: Consider how you can prioritize heart care—presence, eye contact, listening—rather than trying to resolve every “why.”
    - Respond (short prayer): Lord, in times of pain, be close to our children. Help us guide and protect their hearts, remind them You are near, and give us wisdom to love them well. Amen.
    - Reveal: Demonstrate this truth by finding a safe space to pray one‑on‑one with a child, read a comforting Bible story together, and show consistent love and reassurance that God is with them.

    Need to reach Arnie Cole: [email protected]

    Keywords: Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole, Mrs. Thimijan, children and grief, preschoolers and death, helping kids through divorce, Christian parenting, Proverbs 22:6, children’s spiritual formation, one‑on‑one prayer, grief support for children, faith and kids

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    13 min
  • The Parenting Reset Every Family Needs - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Mrs. Thimijan. In this episode we address scattered adult attention, device distraction, and practical ways even the busiest parents and grandparents can create heart-anchoring moments that nurture a child’s spiritual growth.


    Take action with the 4 R’s
    - Read: Read Proverbs 22:6 aloud with your child.
    - Reflect: Ask together — Where do I notice devices taking our attention? What small part of today can we make different? What adventure can we share this week?
    - Respond (short prayer): Lord, help us choose presence over distraction. Teach us to listen, love, and guide our children so their hearts grow toward You. Amen.
    - Reveal: Demonstrate this truth by scheduling a daily device-free check-in. Keep mealtimes and bedtime prayers consistent.

    Contact
    Questions or feedback for Arnie Cole: [email protected]

    Keywords: parenting, spiritual formation, child discipleship, Proverbs 22:6, screen time, intentional parenting, family devotions, prayer for kids, family meeting, device-free parenting, Arnie Cole, Mrs. Thimijan, Spiritually Fit Today

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    12 min
  • How to Plant Faith in a Child’s Heart - Spiritually Fit Today
    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Mrs. Thimijan. In this episode they explore how to weave faith into a preschooler’s everyday life so it becomes a lasting heart-level foundation. Mrs. Thimijan emphasizes love first, using music, visual object lessons, daily small moments, and prayer to move faith from the head to the heart.

    4 R practical next steps
    - Read: Read Proverbs 22:6: "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it."
    - Reflect: Ask a simple question like “Where does Jesus live?” and let the child point to their heart; notice what that means for them today.
    - Respond: Pray a short prayer — “Lord, help this child know they are loved by you; grow their faith one small step at a time. Amen.”
    - Reveal: Demonstrate the truth by creating one daily faith moment (a short prayer, a bedtime story, an object lesson such as an egg to represent new life, or playing a worship song together).


    Keywords: preschool spiritual formation, faith formation for kids, Proverbs 22:6, Christian parenting, children's ministry, object lessons, kids worship, prayer for children, early childhood faith, Mrs. Thimijan, Arnie Cole

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    13 min
  • The Words That Shape a Child for Life - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Mrs. Thimijan. In this episode we explore how the everyday words and actions adults offer preschoolers can plant unbreakable confidence and early spiritual roots, anchored in Proverbs 22:6. Mrs. Thimijan draws on 43 years in Christian preschool ministry to share practical practices: give focused attention, eye contact, listening, specific affirmation, handle teasing gently, help perfectionistic children try without fear, point out God-given gifts, partner with parents and church, and rely on the Holy Spirit and prayer.


    4 R Action Steps
    - Read: Proverbs 22:6.
    - Reflect: Which small, daily habit (a specific compliment, eye contact, a listening moment) can you start today to “plant” confidence and faith?
    - Respond (prayer): Lord, thank you for each child made in Your image. Help us speak life, show patience, and plant seeds of confidence and faith through our presence and prayer. Amen.
    - Reveal: Choose one child this week—spend focused time, speak a specific truth about their gift, pray for them aloud, and tell their parent or teacher what you noticed so the encouragement is reinforced.


    Keywords: child self-image, preschool faith, Christian parenting, Proverbs 22:6, early spiritual development, building confidence, spiritual formation, Holy Spirit, Christian preschool, parenting tips, grandparents

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    10 min
  • Stop Praying Safe Prayers - Spiritually Fit Today
    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Roy Moran. In this episode we unpack how the early church prayed for boldness, why disciple‑making movements thrive on prayer. Memory verse: "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations..." (Matthew 28:18–20).

    Read - Read Matthew 28:18–20 (the Great Commission).
    Reflect - Ask: Where can I practice holy ambition today? Who around me needs the Father’s favor? Am I helping others discover Jesus or just telling them?
    Respond (short prayer) - Lord, I need You. I don’t want a life of quiet comfort. Grant me boldness to speak and faith to act. Amen.
    Reveal - This week invite one person to a brief conversation, ask "How can I pray for you?" or share one verse and ask what God might be saying—help them discover, not just receive information.


    Keywords: disciple making, spiritual fitness, Great Commission, prayer, Scripture, obedience, holy ambition, church movements, discipleship, evangelism, Christian podcast

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    14 min
  • Stop Being a Fan. Start Being a Disciple Maker. - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and Roy Moran. In this episode we unpack disciple-making as the everyday calling of every Christian — moving from supporting missions to actively helping others follow Jesus through simple, reproducible habits.


    4 R action steps you can use right now
    Read — Choose a short passage like Matthew 28:18-20 or another Gospel paragraph. Read it slowly and get your “fingerprints on the page” through a simple discovery Bible study.
    Reflect — Ask: What is one specific thing Jesus is calling me to do from this passage? Turn it into an “I will…” statement you can try in the next 24–48 hours.
    Respond — Short prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you for equipping ordinary people. Give me humility to learn, courage to obey, and faithfulness to practice one step of obedience today. Use me to build your body and make disciples who make disciples. Amen.
    Reveal — Share your “I will” with one person and invite them to try the same habit; or walk a neighborhood for 20–30 minutes this week, pray for neighbors by name, and look for people to help start a short discovery study.

    Want help or resources? Email Arnie Cole: [email protected]

    Keywords: disciple making, Great Commission, spiritual fitness, daily discipleship, discovery Bible study, read reflect respond reveal, neighborhood outreach, evangelism, practical obedience, Roy Moran, Arnie Cole, Spiritually Fit Today

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    15 min
  • Are We Avoiding the Hardest Places? - Spiritually Fit Today

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Roy Moran. In this episode they explore "holy ambition" — strategic compassion that moves ordinary believers beyond comfortable circles to love the unreached on purpose. Roy emphasizes relational, marketplace-centered disciplemaking, small-group multiplication, and obeying the Great Commission in everyday life. Memory verse: Matthew 28:18–20 — "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations..."


    4 R action steps
    Read — Read Matthew 28:18–20 slowly this week.
    Reflect — Ask: Where do I spend most of my time? Who in my workplace, neighborhood, or social circles has little or no gospel access? What would one obedient next step look like?
    Respond — Short prayer: Lord, give me Your heart for the unreached. Forgive my comfort. Fill me with holy ambition to love, pray for, and reach others where I already am. Amen.
    Reveal — Practical next steps: start one reproducible discipleship group (6–10 people), invite a coworker to coffee and listen for spiritual need, pray and give toward trusted efforts, or share a personal story of Jesus with someone you already know.

    Contact
    Arnie Cole — [email protected]

    Keywords: holy ambition, Great Commission, unreached people groups, strategic compassion, disciple making, relational evangelism, marketplace ministry, small group multiplication, Matthew 28:18-20, Roy Moran, Arnie Cole

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    15 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.