The Shocking Reason Most Christians Don't Finish Strong - SFT

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole. In this episode Arnie welcomes longtime ministry leader Wayne Pederson to discuss how to "finish well" using 2 Timothy 4:7 ("I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith"). Drawing on Robert Clinton’s sobering study of ministry leadership and Wayne’s experience leading at Moody Radio, NRB and Reach Beyond, they explore common dangers in the fourth quarter of life. Practical 4 R action steps - Read: Read 2 Timothy 4:6–8 and reflect on Paul’s finish-line perspective. - Reflect: Ask: Where am I vulnerable—materialism, pride, burnout, or discouragement? What patterns from youth or midlife might threaten my later years? - Respond: Recommit to spiritual disciplines (Bible reading, prayer), build accountability, simplify commitments, “retire to” meaningful influence (serve, mentor, board work), and invest in family and relationships. - Reveal: Share this verse and your reflections with a friend or mentee; model transparency about struggles and invite someone to walk with you toward finishing well. Connect with Arnie Cole: [email protected] Keywords: spiritually fit, finish well, finish strong, 2 Timothy 4:7, Arnie Cole, Wayne Pederson, Christian leadership, ministry longevity, Robert Clinton study, spiritual disciplines, retire to something, mentorship, faithfulness Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft