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After His resurrection, Jesus returned to heaven. But not before leaving His disciples with some last words and a mission to change the world. Join us as we look at Jesus' final days on earth and consider how important it was that there were so many eyewitnesses to Jesus' miraculous power.

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY Join Arnie Cole and Reno Collier on Spiritually Fit Today as they discuss daily perseverance, faith, and recovery from addiction. Discover practical steps to grow stronger in your walk with Christ, overcome struggles, and experience God’s grace. Hear Reno’s honest journey through sobriety and learn how focusing on Jesus, serving others, and building spiritual habits can transform your life. Tune in for encouragement, real stories, and actionab

Whatever today may throw at us, God has already overcome it. Join Seth today as he leads us in pray as we continue our day.

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY Join Arnie Cole and comedian Reno Collier on Spiritually Fit Today as they discuss perseverance, faith, and overcoming addiction. Hear Reno’s honest journey from comedy success to personal struggles, and discover how faith, support, and surrender can transform your life. Be inspired by real stories, practical spiritual fitness tips, and encouragement to thank those who stood by you. Listen now for hope, strength, and a path to a stronger walk

What if, instead of rushing to give advice or answers, you simply listened? Really listened? Today Donna Amidon coaches you on how to win hearts rather than arguments!

Everyone has heard about the power of prayer. But do we practice it with each other? Today Coach Shannon explains the importance of seeking prayer—mutual prayer! Ask someone to pray for you. Be vulnerable and share your needs and concerns with another believer who you trust and who cares for you. Then, offer to pray for them as well.

Though betrayed and crucified, the story of Jesus doesn't end in a garden tomb. Three days later, the tomb was empty! Jesus' resurrection was a defining moment in the relationship between God and man, and a miracle that many believe is too good to be true. What do you believe?

Read Galatians 5:22-26 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. Reflect Since you became a Christian, what has been the biggest cha

When God feels far away, remember His presence is constant. Find hope and renewal in Scripture during life’s dry spiritual seasons.

Self-control is more than NOT doing the bad things, it’s also about DOING the good things! What might that be for you? Fitness coach Mark Geist helps you see the rewards of living as God’s spiritual “athletes.” Today’s challenge is very practical! Whether it’s portion control of what you eat, or limiting media that you are consuming, critically assess the “junk food” in your life and cut something out. By doing so, you’ll move one step closer to the prize.

The idea of self-control or discipline is never much fun. But we've all probably seen the fallout when someone else's (or our own) self-control fails. So how can we avoid these disasters and stand strong? Kate is here to share some encouragement from the Bible and her own experiences.

There were two who betrayed Jesus. Judas had planned his betrayal. But Peter's betrayal came only hours after he boldly proclaimed that he would never disown Jesus. In this episode we'll be reminded that all have sinned, and all contributed to the weight Jesus bore on the cross. But just when the last candle is extinguished and darkness overtakes the world, the Son rises anew bringing mercy and hope to sinners everywhere.

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY Join Arnie Cole and comedian Reno Collier on Spiritually Fit Today as they dive into perseverance, faith, and overcoming addiction. Hear Reno’s journey from stand-up comedy to sobriety, and discover practical steps for spiritual growth. Featuring insights from James 4:7, this episode encourages you to surrender struggles to God and find hope in daily choices. Don’t miss Reno’s story and tips for building spiritual strength, one step at a time.

It takes time, patience and providence to win a soul for the Lord. Join Paula today as she prays for God's help over all aspects of the process of showing His love to others.

Read Galatians 5:16-21 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealo

What really counts when it comes to our salvation? Do we impress God by our religious works and pious actions? Or does salvation come in another way? These are the questions the Galatians believers faced which the apostle Paul addresses in this letter.    In this verse-by-verse study, we’ll read Paul’s direct and often pointed comments to those in Galatia who taught that salvation had to be earned through direct effort. We’ll be reminded of the power in Christ’s blood and the

READ   Galatians 1:13-16   13 You know what I was like when I followed the Jewish religion—how I violently persecuted God’s church. I did my best to destroy it. 14 I was far ahead of my fellow Jews in my zeal for the traditions of my ancestors. 15 But even before I was born, God chose me and called me by his marvelous grace. Then it pleased him 16 to reveal his Son to me so that I would proclaim the Good News about Jesus to the Gentiles. When this happened, I did not rush out

READ   Galatians 1:17-20   17 Nor did I go up to Jerusalem to consult with those who were apostles before I was. Instead, I went away into Arabia, and later I returned to the city of Damascus.    18 Then three years later I went to Jerusalem to get to know Peter, and I stayed with him for fifteen days. 19 The only other apostle I met at that time was James, the Lord’s brother. 20 I declare before God that what I am writing to you is not a lie.     Paul did not seek counsel fr

READ   Galatians 1:21-24   21 After that visit I went north into the provinces of Syria and Cilicia. 22 And still the churches in Christ that are in Judea didn’t know me personally. 23 All they knew was that people were saying, “The one who used to persecute us is now preaching the very faith he tried to destroy!” 24 And they praised God because of me.     Paul told of those who did not know him personally but had only heard of his reputation. Knowing about his changed life c

READ   Galatians 2:1-3   1 Then fourteen years later I went back to Jerusalem again, this time with Barnabas; and Titus came along, too. 2 I went there because God revealed to me that I should go. While I was there I met privately with those considered to be leaders of the church and shared with them the message I had been preaching to the Gentiles. I wanted to make sure that we were in agreement, for fear that all my efforts had been wasted and I was running the race for not

READ   Galatians 2:4-5   4 Even that question came up only because of some so-called believers there—false ones, really—who were secretly brought in. They sneaked in to spy on us and take away the freedom we have in Christ Jesus. They wanted to enslave us and force us to follow their Jewish regulations. 5 But we refused to give in to them for a single moment. We wanted to preserve the truth of the gospel message for you.     Just as in Paul’s time, there are false teachers to

READ   Galatians 1:13-16   13 You know what I was like when I followed the Jewish religion—how I violently persecuted God’s church. I did my best to destroy it. 14 I was far ahead of my fellow Jews in my zeal for the traditions of my ancestors. 15 But even before I was born, God chose me and called me by his marvelous grace. Then it pleased him 16 to reveal his Son to me so that I would proclaim the Good News about Jesus to the Gentiles. When this happened, I did not rush out

READ   Galatians 1:17-20   17 Nor did I go up to Jerusalem to consult with those who were apostles before I was. Instead, I went away into Arabia, and later I returned to the city of Damascus.    18 Then three years later I went to Jerusalem to get to know Peter, and I stayed with him for fifteen days. 19 The only other apostle I met at that time was James, the Lord’s brother. 20 I declare before God that what I am writing to you is not a lie.     Paul did not seek counsel fr

READ   Galatians 1:21-24   21 After that visit I went north into the provinces of Syria and Cilicia. 22 And still the churches in Christ that are in Judea didn’t know me personally. 23 All they knew was that people were saying, “The one who used to persecute us is now preaching the very faith he tried to destroy!” 24 And they praised God because of me.     Paul told of those who did not know him personally but had only heard of his reputation. Knowing about his changed life c