Stop Sprinting Your Way Into Spiritual Burnout - SFT

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Mike Heili. In this episode we use 1 Corinthians 9:24–27 to compare racing and faith: pacing matters, enthusiasm can lead to burnout, and wise rest keeps you in the race. Mike — an Ironman coach who trains others to go the distance — explains common beginner mistakes, how to channel passion instead of squandering it, and how to tell the difference between giving up and wisely resting. 4 R Action Steps - Read: Read 1 Corinthians 9:24–27 slowly and aloud. Let Paul’s image of strict training and an eternal crown sink in. - Reflect: Ask: Am I sprinting toward burnout? Where in my life am I running aimlessly? What one sustainable rhythm could I keep for a year? - Respond: Audit your pace. Peel back extra commitments (try cutting 50%), set one sustainable daily or weekly rhythm you can maintain for a year, schedule regular rest, and return to basics (prayer, Scripture, service). - Reveal: Share what you learn with one person this week—encourage them to audit their pace, invite accountability, or model steady, gracious endurance in word and action. Contact: [email protected] Keywords: spiritual endurance, Christian podcast, faith and fitness, burnout recovery, pacing, 1 Corinthians 9, Ironman coach, spiritual rest, Christian living, discipleship Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft