Spiritually Fit Today

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  • The One Question That Measures Your Spiritual Fitness - SFT

    Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole. Guest: Dan Whitney (Larry the Cable Guy). In this episode Arnie and Dan explore spiritual fitness as a simple, daily measure: are you closer to Jesus today than you were yesterday? Drawing on Philippians 3:12–14, Dan shares his story of recommitment, practical ways to stay focused and engaged, and why comparing yourself to others misses the point.


    Read - Philippians 3:12–14. Read the passage slowly and note the phrases about “pressing on,” forgetting what’s behind, and straining forward.

    Reflect - Ask yourself: which direction did I move today—closer to Jesus or away? Write one concrete example (an action, attitude, or distraction) that shows that direction.

    Respond - Simple step: schedule one 10-minute devotion time tomorrow (morning or evening). Use it to read a short passage, pray, and pick one specific action you will do during the day to move closer to Jesus.

    Reveal - Tell one trusted person your honest one-sentence answer about today’s direction and the one action you’ll take tomorrow; invite them to pray for you or join you in the same step.


    Keywords: spiritual fitness, spiritual growth, Philippians 3:12-14, Arnie Cole, Dan Whitney, Larry the Cable Guy, Christian podcast, devotional, discipleship, spiritual formation, staying engaged

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    12 min
  • Before You Trust It, Ask These 4 Questions - 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 and guest Marci Julin. In this episode they give a practical tool: four questions to test health, wellness, or spiritual claims in light of Scripture (1 Thessalonians 5:21–22). Learn how biblical discernment examines claims, holds fast to what is good, and rejects what is spiritually dangerous. Topics include muscle testing, energy medicine, pastoral wisdom for concerned spouses, and next steps for safe, faithful action.

    Read: Read 1 Thessalonians 5:21–22 and ask God for wisdom to test claims.
    Reflect: Consider whether a practice’s assumptions about energy or spiritual power align with Scripture.
    Respond: Pick one practice you use, answer the four discernment questions on paper, and if anything serious appears, consult a qualified healthcare professional and a biblically trustworthy leader.
    Reveal: Share the four questions with one trusted friend or family member, pray together, and discuss any concerns gently and biblically.


    Keywords: spiritual discernment, biblical discernment, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, muscle testing, energy medicine, Christian fitness, health claims, Marci Julin, Arnie Cole

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    20 min
  • What Do You Do After You Realize You Were Wrong? - 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 and Marci Julin. In this episode they sit with the painful work of confession and public repentance, grounding us in 1 John 1:9. Marci tells how acknowledging deception in energy medicine, confessing to those she’d influenced, and publishing her story led to personal restoration and a redirected ministry. Arnie helps translate Scripture into simple, courageous next steps for anyone wrestling with shame, guilt, or wrong teaching.

    Read - Read 1 John 1:9.

    Reflect - Ask: Which belief or practice do I need to agree with God about, who was affected, and how does God’s faithful justice free me from self-punishment?

    Respond - Within 24 hours, write one clear sentence confessing the specific belief or action you were wrong about and send one brief corrective message or apology to one person you harmed.

    Reveal - Share your one-sentence confession and the action you took with a trusted friend, pastor, or small group, and offer a Scripture-based resource (or Marci’s testimony/books) to someone still caught in deceptive health practices.

    Resources & contact
    - For questions or help: [email protected]

    Keywords: repentance, confession, 1 John 1:9, forgiveness, restoration, spiritual deception, energy medicine, Marci Julin, Arnie Cole, Christian testimony, spiritual formation, Christian health

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    20 min
  • She Asked God to Show Her the Truth. He Did. - 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 and guest Marci Julin. In this episode Marci describes how Ephesians 5:11–13 became the lens God used to expose deceptive spiritual practices she’d accepted lead her to repentance, bring physical and spiritual change, and drive her back to Scripture as the authority.

    4 R action steps:
    - Read: Slowly read Ephesians 5:11–13 and Psalm 139:23–24.
    - Reflect: Ask quietly, “What trusted practice or belief have I treated as harmless that the light of Scripture might expose?” Allow Scripture to name what needs attention.
    - Respond: For the next seven evenings, replace one non‑biblical spiritual routine with 10 minutes of Bible reading (start with Ephesians 5:11–13) and a short prayer asking God to show what must change.
    - Reveal: Invite one trusted person to read Ephesians 5:11–13 with you and share one specific, Scripture‑based change you’ll pursue; ask them to pray and hold you accountable.


    Keywords: Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole, Marci Julin, Ephesians 5:11-13, spiritual discernment, deliverance, energy medicine, muscle testing, repentance, Scripture, Christian podcast

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    20 min
  • The Deception Was So Good She Couldn’t See It - 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 and guest Marci Julin. In this episode we wrestle with Proverbs 14:12 — “There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end leads to death.” Marci shares a powerful testimony about apparent healings, growing physical and spiritual symptoms, and tragic consequences when nonmedical treatments led a friend to stop medication. We explore spiritual blindness, discernment, and how the “good” can be deceptively persuasive.

    4 R action steps:
    - Read: Proverbs 14:12 (read it slowly and aloud).
    - Reflect: Ask, “What desire am I chasing that makes a risky option look right?” journal your honest answer.
    - Respond: For one week, name that desire and pray about it for five minutes each morning; if it involves medical treatment, call your prescriber before changing anything.
    - Reveal: Share Proverbs 14:12 with one trusted friend and explain your honest motive; ask for their prayer and accountability.


    Keywords: Proverbs 14:12, discernment, spiritual blindness, testimony, energy medicine, medication safety, mental health, church ministry, Arnie Cole, Marci Julin, Spiritually Fit Today

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    17 min
  • 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: [email protected]

    Keywords: spiritual deception, energy medicine, muscle testing, applied kinesiology, Christian discernment, 2 Corinthians 11:14, faith and healing, alternative medicine, Ouija Medicine

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    26 min
  • 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.


    Keywords: Philippians 3:8, knowing Christ, Christian testimony, suffering and faith, spiritual formation, healing testimony, discipleship, Scripture-centered living

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    15 min
  • 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: [email protected]

    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

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    13 min
  • 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.


    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

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    19 min
  • 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: [email protected] 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

    14 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.