Spiritually Fit Today

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest John Comstock. In this episode John shows how Jesus publicly defeated shame on the cross and how that truth transforms our identity, worth, and ability to receive God’s love. 4 R Action Steps Read — Read Hebrews 12:2 in your Bible and let the cross speak to both sin and shame: "Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith....

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today. Arnie Cole and guest John Comstock explore how Jesus entered our shame and rejection so we wouldn’t face it alone, unpacking Genesis 3, the meaning of the cross, and how Christ’s vulnerability restores our identity and gives us courage to heal in community. 4 R practical practice: - Read: Read Genesis 3 and Hebrews 12:2. Notice the introduction of shame and how Je...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and John Comstock. In this episode they explore shame as a spiritual battle rooted in Genesis—how Adam and Eve moved from being "naked and without shame" to hiding after the serpent’s half-truths (Yahweh vs. Elohim). Looking to Hebrews 12:they show how shame blocks intimacy with God and point listeners toward running to God rather than hiding. 4 R a...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest John Comstock. In this episode they unpack how shame builds walls, wears masks, and drives defensive behaviors—perfectionism, withdrawal, false humility, anger, addiction, and even narcissistic defenses—and how Jesus’ response to shame in Hebrews 12:2 points us toward freedom and vulnerability. Read: Hebrews 12:2 "Fixing our eyes on Jesus,...

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...

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...

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. - Reflec...

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 o...

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...

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, prac...

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...

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 Carr...

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...

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...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with host Arnie Cole and guest Carrie. In this episode Carrie shares how a rock‑bottom moment led to an unbreakable life transformation and deeper faith. Listen as Arnie and Carrie unpack how Jesus meets us in the darkest valleys and why true faith often grows out of pain. 4 R Action Steps Read — Read John 14:6 aloud: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Bruce A. In this episode we wrestle with bitterness and how to live an “unoffended” life—not because hurts stop, but because your heart is anchored in Christ. Using Hebrews 12:15 as our guide, Bruce and Arnie explore how hidden roots of bitterness grow, practical daily habits to uproot them (Scripture, prayer, confession, gratitude lists,...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Bruce A. — a practical, gospel-centered conversation about freeing your heart from resentment and uprooting the root of bitterness (Hebrews 12:15). Arnie and Bruce define what forgiveness is — and isn’t — explain the difference between forgiveness, reconciliation, and trust, and give concrete, spiritual practices for moving from grudges to...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Bruce A. In this episode we examine the hidden perils of resentment and the “root of bitterness” warning in Hebrews 12:15 — why we cling to anger, how it protects identity and postpones grief, and how the gospel’s mercy frees us to release it. Read Hebrews 12:15 — “See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God, that no root of bit...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Bruce A. In this episode we explore how bitterness not only fractures relationships but reshapes our view of God — Hebrews 12:15 warns that bitterness “defiles many.” Bruce and Arnie discuss how resentment grows like a hidden root, hardens the heart, distorts prayer, steals joy and gratitude, and how gospel-centered habits and daily spirit...

In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and guest Bruce unpack bitterness vs. anger, why resentment becomes a “root” that rewrites our past, and how holding grudges corrodes spiritual and emotional health. You’ll hear honest testimony, Scripture-based insight, and a simple soul exercise to begin letting go. Read - Read Hebrews 12:15: "See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Paula. In this episode they explore why many people leave church, how to stay connected, and practical ways to find a worship community that fits your season of life. Paula shares her journey from long-time choir musician to serving in a house church, the role of perseverance, the tug of the Holy Spirit, and how music and community can cha...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Paula. In this episode they explore the house church experience—how a small, home-based congregation shaped connection, hospitality, intergenerational relationships, in-depth Bible study, shared service (including supporting a local food pantry), and the surprising shifts for someone used to traditional church music and roles. Memory verse...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and Paula. In this episode we explore what happens when longtime church roles disappear — Paula’s move from a large congregation to an 18-person house church, the loss she felt without music and a visible role, and the deeper question that surfaced: who am I when I’m not the one serving up front? We reflect on Psalm 139:1 — “You searched me, Lord, a...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Paula. In this episode Paula shares how church and music shaped her life — and how, while she found joy and a role in worship, her husband and children quietly longed for a more personal, relational faith. Arnie and Paula reflect on the surprise of discovering different spiritual needs within a family, the importance of listening without d...

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Paula. In this episode we explore how a church experience that feels deeply meaningful to you can still leave the people closest to you—your spouse and children—wanting something more personal. Arnie and Paula talk about roles, listening well, and how Psalm 139:1 ("You have searched me, Lord, and you know me") can anchor us when family mem...