Be the Light in a Feed Full of Darkness - Spiritually Fit Today

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole, and guests Bruce A., and Randy Lube. In this episode we wrestle with “news feeds vs. God’s feed”: how to stay anchored in Scripture, avoid being shaped by media narratives, turn anxiety into prayer-driven action, and become a shining light amid cultural chaos. Key takeaways: prayer for consumers and producers of news, soak in Scripture rather than soak in headlines, humanize those who disagree, and build a personal truth filter for healthier news habits. Memory verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:21 — “Test them all. Hold on to what is good.” 4 R action plan - Read: Begin your day with Scripture before scrolling. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:21 and a short passage that grounds you. - Reflect: Ask: Where am I most vulnerable to media shaping? Which narratives pull me away from God’s story? Journal two or three commitments (e.g., start the day with Scripture, fact-check sensational claims, pray when news makes you anxious). - Respond: Prayer — “Heavenly Father, guide us to discern truth, give us calm hearts when headlines rage, and help us be instruments of Your light. Teach us to pray for leaders, journalists, and our neighbors. Amen.” - Reveal: Demonstrate truth by choosing one concrete action—initiate a face-to-face conversation with grace, pray for someone affected by the news, share your truth-filter commitments with a friend, or model Scripture-first habits in your daily routine. Questions or feedback: [email protected] Keywords: spiritual fitness, Christian podcast, news consumption, media discernment, Bible-based living, prayer, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, truth filter, digital discipleship, be a light Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft