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...

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 exp...

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....

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 spir...

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...

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 t...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole. In this episode Arnie talks with his niece Katlyn, a flight nurse, about how gratitude can be a true resilience builder—even amid pain, broken bodies, and bad news. They ground the conversation in 1 Thessalonians 5:18: "Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus," and discuss practical ways Christian gratitude...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with host Arnie Cole and guest Katlyn, a helicopter flight nurse who has witnessed firsthand the deep emotional aftermath of tragedy, violence, and human error. In this episode, Arnie and Katlyn discuss one of the hardest spiritual challenges people face after trauma: forgiveness. This conversation is a powerful reminder that while trauma can leave lasting scars, b...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Katlyn. In this episode we wrestle with the raw “Why, God?” question that rises when life falls apart. Katlyn, a helicopter flight nurse who’s seen profound suffering, talks with Arnie about the honesty of lament and how Psalm 13:1-2, 5-6 models bringing doubts and grief straight to God — then turning back to trust. You’ll hear practical e...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with host Arnie Cole and guest Katlyn, a helicopter flight nurse who regularly steps into some of the most traumatic and chaotic moments imaginable. In this powerful conversation, Katlyn explains how prayer becomes an anchor before the chaos even begins. Instead of allowing fear to dominate her thinking, she learned to surrender control and trust that God remains p...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole. Arnie interviews Gary Dunker about renewing your life, claiming the hill God calls you to, and using later seasons of life to multiply impact for Christ. Gary reflects on Caleb’s example in the Book of Joshua, how no season is wasted, and practical next steps: name your hill, step out in faith, and use your experience to reach others. The 4 R actio...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Gary Dunker. In this episode they tackle the lie “Am I done?” and remind us that purpose doesn’t retire. At 75 Gary is “speeding up” — pastoring, acting, and writing Christian-themed Western novels. Our scripture to absorb: Philippians 1:6 — “I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Gary Dunker. In this episode Gary opens up about job loss, grief, restarting life, and how Genesis 50:20 — "You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good..." — helped him reframe setbacks into a season of purpose. Listen for practical wisdom on avoiding bitterness, focusing outward, and trusting God when plans unravel. Four practica...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole. In this episode Arnie welcomes guest Gary Dunker to explore the shift from self-focused living to others-focused service — especially when success leaves you feeling lonely. Together they unpack Philippians 2:3-4 and share practical steps Gary used as he transitioned from a career in radio and sales into pastoral ministry and community service. Rea...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole. In this episode Arnie talks with Gary Dunker — pastor, author, former teacher and broadcaster — about stepping into a new season later in life, how past work and hard seasons prepared him for pastoral ministry, and why your best chapter may still be ahead. They reflect on Psalm 92:14 (“They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and...

In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and Bruce explore how to develop a deeper, more vibrant faith when God feels silent. Reflecting on Romans 5:3 and the way suffering can produce perseverance, character, and hope. You'll hear honest testimony about disillusionment, practical rhythms for staying faithful in the tension of unanswered questions, and a clear exercise to build steady...

In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie and Bruce explore gospel-centered habits, obedience when feelings lag, and the slow, disciplined work of spiritual recovery. Bruce shares personal steps he took and offers hope: small daily practices, repeated over time, reorder the heart toward God. 4 R Action Plan - Read: Read James 1:22. Aim for a short daily reading (5–10 minutes) each morning. -...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole, joined by Bruce. In this episode we confront the hidden danger of quiet cynicism—how faith can slowly erode when God feels silent, what it does to prayer and relationships, and practical steps to recover. We ground our conversation in Hebrews 3:12 and the biblical pattern of lament, honesty, and renewed trust. Read - Read Hebrews 3:12. Reflect - Sp...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Bruce. In this episode Arnie and Bruce unpack common—but subtle—coping mechanisms, the gap between what we say we believe and what we actually live by, and practical steps to remain grounded in the gospel amid silence and suffering. 4 R Action Steps Read — Read Jeremiah 2:13 slowly. Note words or phrases that stand out. Reflect — Ask: Wher...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Bruce. In this episode we wrestle with what to do when God feels silent—when prayers go unanswered and grief or resentment creeps in. Bruce shares his personal story of crisis, honest struggle, and how the psalms of lament (especially Psalm 13) helped him persist in prayer and faith. Practical guidance is given for lamenting honestly, guar...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest John Comstock. In this episode we confront the power of shame and the freedom of giving our wounded identity to Jesus — practical teaching on handing over the “t-shirt” label that keeps us from receiving God’s love and living as the beloved. 4 R action steps - Read: Read Psalm 34:5 and other passages about your identity in Christ (e.g., Ro...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole featuring John Comstock. In this episode they reflect on the story of the woman at the well (John 4) — a powerful portrait of how Jesus meets shame with acceptance, restores identity, and invites real, relational transformation. 4 R Action Steps Read — Read John 4 and Psalm 34:5 slowly, noting how Jesus initiates conversation and meets the woman whe...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest John Comstock. In this episode we address the role shame plays in driving people toward pornography and false intimacy, why porn feels like a safe substitute, and practical first steps toward healing. 4 R actions you can take Read — Read Psalm 34:5. "Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed." Memorize or me...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole. In this episode Arnie talks with John Comstock about how shame can linger even after confession—and how to silence that voice by inviting Jesus into the stories that keep us stuck. They use a simple imagination exercise (Jesus at the piano) and practical truth from Psalm 34:5: “Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be asham...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest John Comstock. In this episode they unpack the difference between healthy guilt and toxic shame, why many Christians struggle to forgive themselves, and practical steps to receive God’s forgiveness through self-awareness, confession, and supportive community. Read: Read Psalm 34:5 and the surrounding verses to reflect on God’s promise of r...