The Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe

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Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Pastor Ricky Kennedy. In this episode we wrestle with Luke 9:23 — denying self, taking up the cross daily, and choosing obedience over comfort — exploring the hidden cost of playing it safe and the rewards of courageous faith.


Pastor Ricky shares how staying the course through hardship grew his faith, empathy, and dependence on God. We contrast a comfortable, “cruise ship” faith with a risk-taking, participatory faith that joins God in what He’s doing. Expect honest stories, practical encouragement, and a challenge to take one bold step of obedience this week.


Connect: arnie.cole@bttb.org


4 R Action Steps

- Read: Luke 9:23. Read it slowly and aloud today.

- Reflect: Which future will you choose — safe comfort or bold obedience? Imagine one concrete step that stretches your trust in God.

- Respond (short prayer): Jesus, we don't want small stories. Grow our courage through obedience. Let us value faithfulness over comfort. In your name we pray. Amen.

- Reveal: Share your bold step with a friend or small group and ask them to pray and hold you accountable.


Keywords: Spiritually Fit, daily devotion, Christian podcast, Luke 9:23, obedience, courage, faith over comfort, church planting, COVID resilience, Pastor Ricky Kennedy, Arnie Cole


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