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When your world shatters—your marriage, job, health, or even your faith—what if that's not the end, but the moment God begins to rebuild your life? Join Arnie Cole, your spiritual fitness researcher and coach, on Spiritually Fit Today as he welcomes Bruce A., a businessman with a powerful story of loss, brokenness, and spiritual recovery. In this episode, Arnie and Bruce dive deep into what it really looks like to start over when everything falls apart, sharing honest struggles, biblical wisdom, and hope for anyone feeling crushed in spirit.

This week’s focus is on spiritual recovery, featuring Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Bruce shares his personal journey through failure, addiction, and loss, and how God’s grace met him in his lowest moments. Together, Arnie and Bruce discuss how spiritual fitness is built not on perfection, but on daily steps of faith—even when you feel like you’ve blown it.

Take action with the 4 R’s:

Read: Open your Bible to Psalm 34:18 and read about God’s nearness to the brokenhearted.

Reflect: Take five minutes to list what’s fallen apart in your life. Next to each item, write “God is not done.” Consider how God might be rebuilding you through your brokenness.

Respond: Pray—“Lord, thank you for being near when everything falls apart. Help me stop hiding my pain and start handing it to you. Remind me that I am not alone and that you are not finished with my story.”

Reveal: Share today’s message or your own story of God’s faithfulness with someone who needs hope. Encourage them that brokenness is not the end, but the beginning of God’s rebuilding.

Remember, spiritual fitness isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up daily. Celebrate the step you took today, and if this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope and strength. For questions or to connect, email Arnie at arnie.cole@bttb.org.

Keywords: spiritual recovery, brokenness, faith, hope, rebuilding, Christian encouragement, Psalm 34:18, Arnie Cole, Bruce A., Spiritually Fit Today, spiritual fitness, overcoming failure, God’s grace, Christian podcast, Back to the Bible, daily devotion, Bible study, prayer, Christian testimony, second chances, healing, restoration, encouragement, Christian life, spiritual growth

Episode ID: 1000741342896

GUID: SpirituallyFitToday.podbean.com/adefd971-a7dd-35ea-9cf2-d563488ac196

Release Date: 15/12/2025, 16:30:00