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You can’t win tomorrow unless you win today! Each day’s message helps you learn the disciplines of spiritual fitness so you can grow spiritual muscle and make the most of today’s challenges and opportunities! “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8

Choose Your Focus
#1968
Yesterday at 10:00 AM

Forgiving someone is hard. So hard. Yet, it is important, in fact necessary to live a spiritually healthy life according to God’s plan. Jon Winkelman explains how adapting the right focus makes it doable. 

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The Word Revealed - Jesus Makes Himself Known -  A 30 day journey through John 1-4

The Word Revealed - Jesus' Power, Provision, and Promise -  A 30 day journey thr...


Reflecting on God's Gentleness
#1967
Last Thursday at 10:00 AM

How has God’s gentle, patient hand brought you to where you are today? Coach Celeste urges you to consider God’s gentleness in your life and how you can reflect it to others!

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The Word Revealed - Jesus Makes Himself Known -  A 30 day journey through John 1-4

The Word Revealed - Jesus' Power, Provision, and Promise -  A 30 day journey through John...


A Gentle and Lowly Heart
#1966
Last Wednesday at 10:00 AM

In today’s episode, Spiritual Fitness Coach Alejandro Duran introduces you to a very powerful Bible passage that will help you Win Today over worry and fear! 

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The Word Revealed - Jesus Makes Himself Known -  A 30 day journey through John 1-4

The Word Revealed - Jesus' Power, Provision, and Promise -  A 30 day journey through John 5-6

Yours with a gift of a...


Self-Reliance to Divine Dependance
#1965
Last Tuesday at 10:00 AM

An attitude that says “they’re so bad and I’m so good” shouts self-righteousness and labels you as a hypocrite.  But there is a better way, a better attitude!   Today Donna Amidon reveals how humility and divine dependence can replace pride.  

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The Word Revealed - Jesus Makes Himself Known -  A 30 day journey through John 1-4

The Word Revealed - Jesus' Power, Provision, an...


Win Today with Patience
#1964
Last Monday at 10:00 AM

We don’t have to wait for many things in our society today. But waiting on God – that's an important part of growing spiritually. Coach Justus shows you how to Win Today with patience! 

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The Word Revealed - Jesus Makes Himself Known -  A 30 day journey through John 1-4

The Word Revealed - Jesus' Power, Provision, and Promise -  A 30 day journey through John...


A Trumpet, A Violin, and a Need for Self-Control
#1963
Last Sunday at 10:00 AM

There will always be things in life that make us angry, and in some situations, that is the proper response. However, what we do with our anger matters. Coach Jon Winkelman explains this with a tale about a trumpet, a violin, and self-control. 

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The Word Revealed - Jesus Makes Himself Known -  A 30 day journey through John 1-4

The Word Revealed - Jesus' P...


When Fear Invades
#1962
11/08/2025

What do you do when fear threatens to invade and hold your mind captive? Coach Shannon Lenz points to a combat strategy laid out for us in both example and instruction from God’s Word. 

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The Word Revealed - Jesus Makes Himself Known -  A 30 day journey through John 1-4

The Word Revealed - Jesus' Power, Provision, and Promise -  A 30 day journey thr...


Jealousy: The Green-Eyed Monster
#1961
11/07/2025

Hello jealousy. Goodbye contentment, peace, and joy. What else does jealousy lock out of your heart? Today Mark Geist helps you focus upward and outward to kick jealousy out of your life and unlock your heart to God’s blessings!

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The Word Revealed - Jesus Makes Himself Known -  A 30 day journey through John 1-4

The Word Revealed - Jesus' Power, Provision, and Promi...


Open Your Hands to Give and Receive
#1960
11/06/2025

When is enough enough? Nat Crawford shines a light on how God, transforms a heart full of distrust and greed into a heart overflowing with generosity. Learn to loosen your grip on material things and open your hands to give and receive freely!

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Discouragement in Failure
#1959
11/05/2025

Discouragement often follows failure. But, as Coach Faith Sherrer points out, God’s grace stands by to help you get back up on your feet and follow Jesus!

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The Word Revealed - Jesus Makes Himself Known -  A 30 day journey through John 1-4

The Word Revealed - Jesus' Power, Provision, and Promise -  A 30 day journey through John 5-6

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The Purpose and Potential of Knowledge
#1958
11/04/2025

Getting to know God through His Word can have an impact far beyond your own spiritual intellect! Coach Gary Dunker explains the purpose and potential of growing in the knowledge of the Lord!

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The Word Revealed - Jesus Makes Himself Known -  A 30 day journey through John 1-4

The Word Revealed - Jesus' Power, Provision, and Promise -  A 30 day journey through John 5-6...


It’s a Marathon!
#1957
11/03/2025

The race of life is a marathon, so be sure to train for spiritual endurance! Coach Faith Sherrer talks from experience about what it’s like to run a long-distance race and how it compares to running and winning your spiritual race!

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The Word Revealed - Jesus Makes Himself Known -  A 30 day journey through John 1-4

The Word Revealed - Jesus' Power, Pr...


Which Water are You In?
#1956
11/02/2025

How can you tell if you’re in calm water, or if there’s turbulence ahead? Coach Mark Geist gives you pointers for discerning between true peace from God and confusion. 

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The Word Revealed - Jesus Makes Himself Known -  A 30 day journey through John 1-4

The Word Revealed - Jesus' Power, Provision, and Promise -  A 30 day journey through John 5-6

Yours wi...


Be Angry, Do Not Sin
#1955
11/01/2025

Does anger sometimes get the best of you? Today Spiritual Fitness Coach Jon Winkelman shares a biblical training plan to help you respond in a very practical, God-honoring way when you’re angry.

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The Word Revealed - Jesus Makes Himself Known -  A 30 day journey through John 1-4

The Word Revealed - Jesus' Power, Provision, and Promise -  A 30 day journey through John 5-6<...


Keep Getting Up
#1954
10/31/2025

Great faith is sometimes accompanied by great failure. How so? Jon Winkelman explains in today’s episode what faithfulness is and isn’t, and helps you see why it’s so important to get back up, even after you crash and burn!

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how...


Jesus Shamed Shame
#1953
10/30/2025

I’m. Not. Enough. Have you ever heard the voice of shame echo in your heart and mind? Today John Comstock coaches us to recognize the lie of shame and overcome it with the truth Jesus spoke about this very real struggle.

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and...


Kill Jealousy Before It Kills You
#1952
10/29/2025

Warning: If you feed jealousy, it will eat you alive! Coach Shannon Lenz shares how a change in focus and attitude can kill jealousy before it kills you. 

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how that shapes the way we live today.

Yours with a gift...


Strength When You're Feeling Down
#1951
10/28/2025

It’s hard to find courage when you’re discouraged. Thankfully, this is something your Creator understands! Gary Dunker shares an important principle that God provides to give you strength and pull you up when you're feeling down.

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how that shapes the...


No Little Lies
#1950
10/27/2025

Little white lies are not little! Spiritual Fitness Coach Kate Dreesen helps us take an honest look at how to recognize and free yourself from dishonesty.

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how that shapes the way we live today.

Yours with a gift of any...


Five Ways to Learn
#1949
10/26/2025

Like anything you learn, it takes time and commitment to grow in the knowledge of God. Coach Nick Orduna gives you five ways to learn, grow, and win today spiritually with the knowledge God reveals to you in His Word.

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how th...


A Promise We Must Never Forget
#1948
10/25/2025

Have you ever considered God’s nearness to you?  Donna Amidon shares the comforting truth that God is up-close-and personal and a “very present help in times of trouble.” That’s a promise we must never forget!  
 

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how that shapes the way we...


Look Behind, Around, and Ahead
#1947
10/24/2025

Have you ever been spiritually stuck; feeling like you’re going through the motions without getting anywhere? Coach Lydia Robertson addresses this common problem with an exercise to help you look behind, around, and ahead at God’s faithfulness in your life. 

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how...


Clothed in Humility
#1946
10/23/2025

The Bible tells us to clothe ourselves in humility. Does this refer to the actual clothes you wear? It could. But it goes a bit deeper than a few layers of clothing. Coach Mark explains the importance of “wearing” humility rather than pride.

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and...


Patience in the Little Things
#1945
10/22/2025

Some of our most important lessons from God are learned while ... waiting. Shannon explains that having patience for the big things requires our attention for the little things as well!
 

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how that shapes the way we live today.

Yours...


Jesus Comes Inside Our Myths
#1944
10/21/2025

In today’s episode, Spiritual Fitness Coach John Comstock shares a powerful insight that breaks down myths and sheds light on the mental, emotional, and spiritual struggle of overcoming lust and porn addiction.  


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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how that shapes the way we live toda...


Sibling Rivalry and Criticism
#1943
10/20/2025

Are you quick to pull the trigger on those around you? Especially people close to you? Sherri Kreps looks at a case of sibling rivalry to see what makes us prone to jealousy and criticism. Discover how a change in focus changes your outlook!

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when w...


God Sees
#1942
10/19/2025

Left out. Rejected. Alone. When loneliness sinks its teeth into your life, you need to know that someone is still by your side. Jon shares a powerful story of a woman abandoned by her own family yet remembered and restored by God. 

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and...


A Kindness Surprise
#1941
10/18/2025

Kindness starts in the heart! Donna Amidon shares how taking a little time to consider God’s love can create a river of kindness that flows from your heart, spilling out joy to the people around you! 

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how that shapes the way w...


Win the Prize
#1940
10/17/2025

Our struggle against sin is not a pretend fight; it is a real and daily battle that requires full attention and effort. Coach Nat Crawford shares the principles of self-control that help you focus and win the prize that will never fade away!

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die...


Great Peace from God’s Word
#1939
10/16/2025

While the Bible doesn’t tell you which shoes to wear today, it most certainly gives you wise directions for your spiritual walk!  Shannon Lenz talks about the great peace we experience when we follow the wisdom of God’s Word.

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how that...


Take Heart
#1938
10/15/2025

Discouragement causes us to overestimate the problems facing us and underestimate the power of God to overcome them. Coach Caleb White helps you “right size” your problems by recalibrating who God is! 

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how that shapes the way we live today.

Yours...


Goodness Is Godliness
#1937
10/14/2025

Good deal. Good grief. Good joke. We throw the term good around a lot. But does our definition of good align with God’s definition? Coach Shannon Lenz challenges us to go back to the Bible for a godly description of goodness!

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and...


What It Takes to Forgive
#1936
10/13/2025

Boundaries versus barriers. Responding instead of reacting. In today’s episode, Justus coaches us in the biblical principles of what it takes to forgive others. 

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how that shapes the way we live today.

Yours with a gift of any amoun...


Slow to Anger
#1935
10/12/2025

We shouldn’t be easily angered. Right? But we all have our boiling points, so what happens when things start heating up? Spiritual Fitness Coach Jon Winkelman introduces you to the true source of self-control.

As a thank you for your support this month, please choose from two excellent books—each designed to encourage and equip you as you grow in Christ:

Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how that shapes the way we live...


One Simple Question
#1934
10/11/2025

What’s it like to know me? Donna Amidon challenges you to ask yourself this simple, but important question as she shares scriptural wisdom about how to win today with compassion and kindness. 
As a thank you for your support this month, please choose from two excellent books—each designed to encourage and equip you as you grow in Christ:

Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how that shapes the way we live today.

Your...


Win Today Over a Critical Spirit!
#1933
10/10/2025

The practice of making someone else look “less than”, for the sake of making you look “more than” seems fairly well accepted. But where does it really take you? Sherri Kreps looks at our focus and our relationships to reveal how to live with less criticism and more satisfaction! 

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death: ...


Celebrate God
#1932
10/09/2025

Self-pride is tricky and you may not notice it at first, but when you realize that you’re celebrating yourself rather than God, it’s a pretty good clue that it has hold of you! Today Coach Zane Sherrer gives you some pointers to turn your focus away from yourself and back to God.

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Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest...


Prayerful Living
#1931
10/08/2025

Prayer is not just a spiritual discipline; it's a lifeline, a source of strength, peace, and connection with God. Coach Nat Crawford shares biblical wisdom for living a life that is filled with God’s peace. 

As a thank you for your support this month, please choose from two excellent books—each designed to encourage and equip you as you grow in Christ:

Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how that shapes the way we li...


Breaking Out of the Rut
#1930
10/07/2025

Do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels on your spiritual journey? Get some traction with a powerful message from Donna Amidon that will help you break out of the rut!

As a thank you for your support this month, please choose from two excellent books—each designed to encourage and equip you as you grow in Christ:

Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how that shapes the way we live today.

You...


Losing Track
#1929
10/06/2025

Are you honest with yourself? With God? With others? Today Mark Geist shares a personal story of how Scripture helped him break free from the lies that controlled how he lived.

As a thank you for your support this month, please choose from two excellent books—each designed to encourage and equip you as you grow in Christ:

Mostly Scripture QD:  500 Scripture-based questions with quick, practical reflections to help tackle life’s toughest challenges.

Life after Death:  Explores what happens when we die and how that shapes the way we live today.

Your...