Your Best Years Aren’t Behind You

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3 Jun 01, 2026 09:34

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.

The Over-50 Advantage: Because What You Do Today Still Matters

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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: arnie.cole@bttb.org

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

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