Truth vs. Spin: Can Christians Still Discern the News? - Spiritually Fit Today

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole. In this episode Arnie is joined by Bruce A. and Randy Lube, two former journalists, for a frank conversation about truth versus spin in today’s news. They explain how narrative-building, audience preferences, and revenue pressures shape coverage, why truth matters for Christ‑followers (Jesus as the Way of Truth), and practical steps to avoid being misled. The memory verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:21 — “But test them all. Hold on to what is good.” Practical takeaway: choose one news piece and compare both sides before forming an opinion. 4 R action steps - Read: Read 1 Thessalonians 5:21 and consult multiple news outlets on a single story (include sources across the spectrum). - Reflect: Ask where the information came from, who benefits, whether both sides are represented, and how this lines up with Scripture. - Respond: Short prayer — Lord, you are the God of Truth. Give us discerning hearts, help us not accept everything at face value, and guide our search for truth. Amen. - Reveal: Share a single, vetted article with a friend or family member, explain how you checked it, and discuss differences calmly to model truth‑seeking. Want to follow up or send feedback? Contact Arnie: [email protected] Keywords: Christian discernment, newsfeed discernment, media literacy, truth vs spin, journalism standards, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Arnie Cole, Bruce A., Randy Lube, Spiritually Fit Today, podcast, verify sources, compare news, spiritual growth, Bible study Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft