Why High Achievers Are Sometimes Running From Pain - SFT

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Mike Heili. In this episode we unpack Mike’s story of running—from pain, low self‑worth, and a broken past—and how Joel 2:25 (“And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten”) became his life verse and the promise that changed everything. We trace the chapters of his past to see how faith, discipline, fear, and honest naming of what we’re running from lead to true restoration. 4 R action steps - Read: Read Joel 2 (start with Joel 2:25) and ask God to show which “years the locust hath eaten” in your life. - Reflect: What are you really running from? Consider how fear, performance, or survival shaped your goals—were you running toward Christ or away from pain? - Respond: Name it out loud or in a journal (try finishing: “The thing I’m really running from is…”). Pray, seek a mentor or trusted friend, and take one practical step this week toward healing (confession, counseling, a faith commitment, or small habit change). - Reveal: Share your honest story with one person, invite someone to read Joel 2 with you, or demonstrate restoration by serving or mentoring someone who’s still running. Contact and resources - Questions or feedback for Arnie: [email protected] Keywords: Joel 2:25, spiritual restoration, running from pain, testimony, Christian podcast, Arnie Cole, Mike Heili, spiritual growth, healing, discipleship, faith, Bible study, Christian encouragement Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft