Why People Give Up on Church (And What to Do Instead) - Spiritually Fit Today

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Paula. In this episode they explore why many people leave church, how to stay connected, and practical ways to find a worship community that fits your season of life. Paula shares her journey from long-time choir musician to serving in a house church, the role of perseverance, the tug of the Holy Spirit, and how music and community can change over time. Arnie and Paula encourage patience, gratitude, simple acts of service, and honest relationship-building as paths back into church life. Action plan — the 4 R’s: - Read: Psalm 139:1 — “You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.” Read that verse slowly and let it remind you that God knows your doubts and hopes. - Reflect: Ask yourself — What draws me to church? What pushes me away? Where might God be inviting me to serve, learn, or receive? Sit with those answers for several weeks rather than making quick decisions. - Respond: Short prayer — Lord, search my heart and renew my desire for community. Help me show up with gratitude, open my hands to serve, and give me patience to grow. Amen. - Reveal: Share this truth with someone else by inviting a neighbor or younger believer to coffee and telling one brief story of how church shaped you, or offer to serve together in a simple ministry so they can see faith lived out. Relevant keywords: Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole, Paula, church community, stay involved in church, Psalm 139:1, Christian podcast, spiritual growth, worship music, house church, faith formation, church volunteering, devotional practice, Christian encouragement Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft