What Homeless People Need More Than Money - Spiritually Fit Today

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and Paul Abbott. In this episode Arnie and Paul explore dignity in serving people experiencing homelessness—starting with something as simple and powerful as eye contact—and ground the conversation in Galatians 6:2: "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Paul shares on-the-ground experience from serving in Reading through Good News Rescue Mission and even living on the streets, highlighting how to avoid paternalism, build mutual accountability, and help others move toward flourishing. 4 R Action Steps Read — Read Galatians 6:2 slowly. Let the phrase "carry each other's burdens" shape how you see people in need. Reflect — Ask: Where do I filter or judge others' burdens? How can I honor dignity in everyday encounters (eye contact, listening, respect)? Respond — Pray and act: make a list of 2–3 people who could hold you accountable and whom you can support; commit to one dignity-focused practice (e.g., sustained eye contact, active listening, connecting someone to local resources). Reveal — Demonstrate this passage by inviting a friend to serve with you, modeling respectful care in outreach, or sharing this episode and Galatians 6:2 with someone as a step toward mutual accountability. Contact: [email protected] Keywords: homelessness, dignity, Galatians 6:2, carry each other's burdens, Christian service, discipleship, mutual accountability, poverty, homeless ministry, Good News Rescue Mission, Paul Abbott, Arnie Cole, Spiritually Fit Today Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft