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From the Bleachers to the Battlefield: Living Your Faith
Spiritually Fit Today
11 minutes
2 weeks ago
From the Bleachers to the Battlefield: Living Your Faith
Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sftJoin Arnie Cole, your spiritual fitness coach, and special guest CJ Cooper, gym owner and lifelong athlete, on Spiritually Fit Today as they explore how to get on God’s starting lineup and get into the game of faith. Discover how ordinary believers can make an extraordinary impact by using their God-given gifts, and why spiritual fitness is about daily choices, not perfection. This episode dives into Ephesians 4:11-12, highlighting the importance of being equipped for service and the vital role of mentors and coaches in both sports and spiritual life. Hear CJ’s story of transformation through the investment of others, and learn how you can step up, encourage someone, and become a mentor yourself.Take action with the 4 R’s:Read: Dive into Ephesians 4:11-12 and see how Christ equips every believer for works of service.Reflect: Consider who has mentored you and how their investment shaped your journey. What gifts has God given you to share?Respond: Pray, “Lord, thank You for the mentors and leaders You’ve placed in my life. Help me recognize my gifts and use them to serve others. Motivate me to encourage and guide someone today.”Reveal: Reach out to a mentor and thank them for their influence. Then, encourage someone in your circle to stay focused on Jesus, demonstrating the truth of God’s Word in action.Quiz Question: What was the name of the ordinary believer God used to set the Apostle Paul on his path to becoming a missionary? (Hint: He lived in Damascus.) Share your answer in the comments or email arniec@bttb.org.Before you go, remember: every spiritual rep matters. Whether you prayed, encouraged a friend, or opened God’s Word, you’re building spiritual strength for eternity. Share this episode, subscribe for daily encouragement, and join us tomorrow for another Spiritually Fit Today workout—because what you do today truly matters.Keywords: Arnie Cole, CJ Cooper, Spiritually Fit Today, spiritual fitness, Christian podcast, Ephesians 4:11-12, discipleship, mentoring, Christian encouragement, faith in action, Bible study, spiritual growth, Christian motivation, daily devotional, Back to the Bible