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INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and digital architect Justin explore how technology exploits curiosity, leading to self-imposed captivity. They discuss the subtle ways algorithms use repetition and normalization to shape behavior, why temptation often starts innocently, and how awareness is key to breaking free. Drawing on research and scripture, they offer practical insights for staying spiritually strong in a digital wor

You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you. That verse from the Song of Solomon may be short, but it's incredibly powerful. And it changed Madison's life forever. Join her today as she shares her story, and encourages you to take a look at your own life from a new perspective.

Do you let your feelings tell you what’s true or do you let truth transform your feelings? Coach Nick Orduna adds an important element to your core spiritual fitness workout—self-speak. Seek out the truth, then talk truth to yourself! Get those daily reps in God’s Word and prayer. Then allow your time with God to fuel right thinking. Finally, talk to yourself about the truths of Scripture, especially as they relate to your view of God.

New research from the Center for Scripture Absorption reveals a growing gap between belief and biblical discipleship in America.

Are you living like you matter in God’s Kingdom? This Sunday Review explores how bitterness and disengagement cloud your sense of significance—and why Scripture calls you indispensable.

When we're hurt, or wronged by someone else, our desire for justice is understandable. Even considering the idea of forgiveness seems wrong sometimes. But what if there's a greater purpose to forgiveness? Tom is here today to share the story of Joseph from the Bible and shows us how forgiveness revealed God's plan.

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) It's hard to understate the power of a strong community of believers. And if you've ever been encouraged or supported by a brother or sister in Christ at a crucial moment in your life, you've experienced this power. Join with us as we continue in Hebrews and consider ways we can be an encouragement to others. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) When we're hurt, or wronged by someone e

Join Paula for our daily prayer time as we lift our prayer requests up to God and trust that He hears and loves us.

It's hard to understate the power of a strong community of believers. And if you've ever been encouraged or supported by a brother or sister in Christ at a crucial moment in your life, you've experienced this power. Join with us as we continue in Hebrews and consider ways we can be an encouragement to others.

We don’t choose whether other people will hurt us or how they will accomplish it, but we do choose whether those injuries extend to our souls. Join Coach Shannon Lenz today as she shares some extraordinary and encouraging stories of forgiveness! Don’t allow an unforgiving attitude to extend the injuries to your soul. Instead, confess any wounds that you have been nursing and ask God to help you forgive the offending party as God in Christ forgave you (Ephesians 4:32). If you

Discover how letting go of control and taking small steps of faith can transform your recovery and lead to a deeper, more active relationship with God.

Back to the Bible CEO Arnie Cole discusses the State of Christianity in America following national coverage in The Christian Post and his upcoming Moody Radio interview.

Asa's with us today to help us draw near to God. Pray for God's insight into your life and for his guidance as we grow closer to Him.

Read John 17:14-21 “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me. Father, I desi

When you were a kid, maybe you wanted to be like Luke Skywalker, or your favorite athlete, or ... Who do you want to be like now? Today, Ricky Kennedy coaches us to be like Jesus!  Write about some of God’s attributes or about what He has done in your life.  Then, thank God for what has He has done in your life and go win today!

Things changed about spiritual life between the Old and New Testaments. The Israelites used to have an elaborate system of sacrifices they needed to follow to stay right with God. But we don't do things like that anymore. Find out today why Jesus' sacrifice was superior enough to introduce us to the New Covenant between God and man.

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY In this bonus episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Braden Pedersen explores the biblical approach to managing anger, referencing James 1 and Ephesians. He discusses the importance of self-control, recognizing underlying emotions, and practical steps to handle anger in a healthy, faith-driven way. STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) Things changed about spiritual life between the Old and New Testaments. The Israelites

Can a seed grow in bad soil? Can fruit grow on a bad tree? Can a human mature with poor nutrition? What about the spiritual side of things? Join Char today as she turns to the Bible for some inspiration for growing spiritually.

Getting Started…   In his letter to the Romans, Paul, the author, reveals a mystery that had been hidden in plain sight. The salvation that Jesus provided through His death and resurrection was not meant for the Jews only, but for the entire world.     This would have been a startling revelation to the people of his day, but Paul, clearly and eloquently lays out his argument piece by piece in one of the most inspiring defenses of God’s long-abiding love for humanity. Join aut

Sent Out to Preach READ Romans 1:1-3 1 This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, chosen by God to be an apostle and sent out to preach his Good News. 2 God promised this Good News long ago through his prophets in the holy Scriptures. 3 The Good News is about his Son. In his earthly life he was born into King David’s family line.   The custom in New Testament times was to say at the beginning of one’s letter who was writing.  Paul reveals he is the author. Likely in t

Sense of Obligation READ Romans 1:13-15 13 I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, that I planned many times to visit you, but I was prevented until now. I want to work among you and  see spiritual fruit, just as I have seen among other Gentiles. 14 For I have a great sense of obligation to people in both the civilized world and the rest of the world, to the educated and uneducated alike. 15 So I am eager to come to you in Rome, too, to preach the Good News.   There we

Purity READ Romans 1:26-27 26 That is why God abandoned them to their shameful desires. Even the women turned against the natural way to have sex and instead indulged in sex with each other. 27 And the men, instead of having normal sexual relations with women, burned with lust for each other. Men did shameful things with other men, and as a result of this sin, they suffered within themselves the penalty they deserved.   Paul continues to tell what God did with those who knew

Day of Judgment READ Romans 2:5-8 5 But because you are stubborn and refuse to turn from your sin, you are storing up terrible punishment for yourself. For a day of anger is coming, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. 6 He will judge everyone according to what they have done. 7 He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers. 8 But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live fo

Teach Yourself READ Romans 2:21-22 21 Well then, if you teach others, why don’t you teach yourself? You tell others not to steal, but do you steal? 22 You say it is wrong to commit adultery, but do you commit adultery? You condemn idolatry, but do you use items stolen from pagan temples?   Paul now focuses on those who thought they were superior because they knew the Old Testament law. They were teaching others how to have proper conduct, but they did not have it themselves.