Your Best Years Aren’t Behind You - Spiritually Fit Today

Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole. In this episode Arnie talks with Gary Dunker — pastor, author, former teacher and broadcaster — about stepping into a new season later in life, how past work and hard seasons prepared him for pastoral ministry, and why your best chapter may still be ahead. They reflect on Psalm 92:14 (“They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green”) and offer practical steps to recognize God’s preparation in your past and your assignment now. 4 R action steps Read — Read Psalm 92:14 (and the surrounding psalm). Let the “evergreen” image sink in. Reflect — Ask: Which seasons felt wasted? Where did I learn resilience, skill, or a story I now carry? Respond — Take 3 minutes to list three hard or “wasted” seasons; beside each, write what it taught you and name one skill, relationship, or story gained. Make this a daily or weekly practice to reframe past pain as preparation. Reveal — Share one of those stories with a friend, family member, or your small group. Use it to encourage someone facing a late transition or to model how God repurposes pain into purpose. Contact Questions or feedback for Arnie: [email protected] Keywords: Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole, Gary Dunker, Psalm 92:14, spiritual growth, midlife calling, second career, pastoral ministry, Christian podcast, faith and purpose, bearing fruit in old age, encouragement, resilience, life transition, Christian teaching Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft