How to Detect Bias in 60 Seconds - Spiritually Fit Today

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole, and his guests Bruce A., and Randy Lube. In this episode we unpack media bias—what it looks like (story selection, omitted facts, loaded language, source choices, placement) and practical ways to spot and navigate it as followers of Christ. Randy and Bruce offer concrete tips: read original speeches and records, compare multiple outlets, watch for emotional language and source bias, limit reactive social media engagement, and protect your spiritual life by prioritizing Scripture and humility. 4 R steps to act on today Read — Read 1 Thessalonians 5:21 ("but test them all; hold on to what is good") and a short Gospel passage. Reflect — Ask: Who is missing from this account? What words shape my emotions? How does this passage call me to test claims and hold to truth? Respond — Short prayer: Lord, give us clarity to detect bias, humility to examine our hearts, and courage to pursue truth. Amen. Reveal — Model discernment: share primary sources or the full speech with a friend, ask curious questions instead of posting angrily, and demonstrate humility in conversation. Contact: [email protected] Keywords: media bias, spot bias in news, discernment, Christian discernment, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole, Bruce A., Randy Lube, media literacy, news consumption, faith and media Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft