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Peace often seems like an impossible dream, yet the Bible says it is possible for every believer. Coach Jon Winkelman introduces you to true peace and invites you on a journey to find it, even in the middle of difficulties.

Today coach Donna Amidon assures you that if you're in a place of shame and guilt – you DON'T have to stay there! Discover the depth of forgiveness and peace God wants to have. 

If God allowed His own Son to spend time in the wilderness, chances are, you'll find yourself in a time of spiritual wilderness as well. Caleb White talks about how to cope and hope when you go through a time of spiritual drought.

A heart filled with pride leaves little room for Jesus. Today Sherri helps you see pride for what it is, identify it, and take steps to kick it out of your heart! 

How do you find purpose, productivity, and joy in everything you do? Coach Nick Orduna encourages you see your God-give potential through the vision and strength of the Lord!

Anger. We all have it at times. Some more than others. But how do you respond to such a powerful emotion? How did Jesus respond? Lydia Robertson coaches us on anger. 

How has the lack of self-control impacted our nation? Our neighborhoods? Our own lives? Today Coach Gary Dunker reminds us of the high value God places on self-control and how He will nurture this precious spiritual fruit in our lives.

Spiritual Fitness Coach Sherri Kreps knocks down the notion that the pursuit of happiness is the ultimate answer for living above the fray of suffering and disappointment. Join her to look at the source of all hope and how to win today and every day with joy! 

When life isn't going according to your plan, how do you keep going? Spiritual Fitness Coach Seth Walker shares the motivation you need to meet a new day filled with new mercies!

Who do you talk to when you're down and out?  Donna Amidon points you to God!  Your sadness isn't going to surprise Him. Your frustration won't make Him feel insecure. Discover the joy of being real with God! 

Learning something new is usually worth it. But knowing Jesus is of surpassing worth! Find out why, as Coach Jonathan shares the importance of knowing and growing in Jesus.

What is it that's driving you crazy about “that person”? Are you trying to be helpful or just trying to make yourself feel good? Coach Kate Dreesen helps you pause, reflect on your motives, and remember what the Bible says about criticizing others.

What story do you tell yourself about the person you need to forgive? Is what you're saying accurate? Spiritual Fitness Coach John Comstock challenges you to think differently in order to forgive as Jesus forgave.

Be honest. Are you dishonest? In the big things, the small things, the everyday things? Coach Lydia Robertson calls out the truth about how dishonesty, even when used to enhance our self-perception, destroys it! Be challenged and encouraged to live in God's truth today and every day!

Does thinking about what you don't have, what you can't do, who you will never be help you? Want a change? Spiritual Fitness Coach Justus Coppinger shares a powerful scripture passage to redirect our focus and help us desire God over everything else!

Spirit-led kindness isn't just being “nice." Donna Amidon shares that the key to true kindness is having God's love and compassion for others. Even the tough ones.  Discover how to “win today” with genuine kindness for everyone!

Anger is a very physical thing. It makes your blood boil and your heart pound. It turns your face red. So how we handle this kind of physical challenge can change the social climate very quickly! Jon Winkelman addresses this emotional, spiritual, and physical issue in today's episode.

We all have expectations.  What happens when those expectations aren't met?  Spiritual Fitness Coach Shannon Lenz shares some key points for keeping our hopeful expectations afloat, even during waves of disappointment. 

When was the last time you confessed your wrongdoing to anyone? To God? Alejandro Duran reminds us that this is a key to our relationship with God and our ability to Win Today over sin and shame. 

What do you really need to be content? Coach Mark Geist challenges us to give away things that might otherwise snare us in the trap of greed! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

Spiritual Fitness Coach Lydia Robertson addresses the what-ifs of life with the story of Esther, a woman who modeled both grace and faithfulness even in the most fearful of times. Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

Not forgiving someone may seem right.  It may even be understandable.  But in the end, it's a prison.  Today, John Comstock gives you the keys to unlock forgiveness from your heart and set yourself free!   Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

If you've been sitting in the dark and someone turns on the lights, your instinct is to close your eyes. But don't let pride keep you in the dark! Coach Ricky Kennedy opens our eyes to the dangers of pride and why we need the light of truth! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

In today's episode, Spiritual Fitness Coach Donna Amidon shares one word that will change your focus and ultimately, your world! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

What do you do when the unfairness of life starts to stack up? Coach Gary Dunker points to the life of Paul to help you find the biblical recipe for making lemonade from life's lemons. Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

What does baseball have to do with forgiving yourself? Quite a bit if you listen to this message about the time Peter thought he had “struck out” with Jesus. Spiritual Fitness Coach Paula Lube encourages you not to bench yourself, but to get back in the game! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

Have you ever done something foolish because you were angry? Probably. Right? Spiritual Fitness Coach Jon Winkelman shares wisdom from the Scriptures to help you slow things down and consider the outcome of your actions before anger makes you foolish! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

If wrong thinking leads to wrong feeling, then where might right thinking lead you?  Spiritual Fitness Coach Shannon Lenz gives you a reset for discouragement with a look at how mindset matters! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

What do you do when you feel adrift on the sea of loneliness with nowhere to land? Today, Coach Caleb White helps you navigate your way through loneliness with some helpful tools to bring you into community with God and His people. Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

Today you're going to be faced with lots of choices and decisions. What will you base those decisions on? Coach Justus' spiritual workout plan for the day is all about recognizing and exercising God's peace in all you do! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

Spiritual Fitness Coach Lydia Robertson explains the difference between thoughts that ruin your life and thoughts that run your life based on the hope we have in Jesus! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

Daily stress turns many of us into emotional bombs. Who knows when we'll blow up unless we can be effectively diffused! Today, Coach Kelsey Coppinger helps us reflect on the spiritual practices of Jesus and what they teach us about self-control. Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

Since you use your imagination to worry about things that haven't happened yet, what would happen if you imagined Jesus showing up in your worst-case scenario? John Comstock challenges you to look at worry in a new way. Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

Jesus was kind first so you can be kind today! Coach Faith points to the love, compassion, and kindness demonstrated by Jesus, and given to you to share with others!  Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

You can't build one another up while simultaneously tearing each other down. Yet, that's what criticizing does. Coach Jon Winkelman gives us a spiritual change of perspective today so we can reverse this damaging pattern!  Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

It's not hard to express joy and devotion to God when our prayers are answered the way we expect. But what about the other times, those occasions when God answers in unexpected, even uncomfortable ways? Coach Shannon Lenz challenges us with this question today.    Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

Where is God when you're discouraged? Coach Ricky Kennedy helps you recognize the encouragement of God's voice in the everyday parts of life! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

There are things to do and things not to do when you're angry! Spiritual Fitness Coach Sherri Kreps reveals the Bible's wisdom and practicality for helping you control your anger.   Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

A central mark of a growing Christian is one who is increasingly obedient, steadfast, and loyal to God. Spiritual Fitness Coach Caleb White explains the key to this growth along with some baby steps for achieving it.  Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

Greed whispers that a little more, a little newer, a little nicer will bring happiness. Coach Donna Amidon shows you how to break free from the insidious grip of greed and live for what matters most! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

To recognize a lie, you must first know the truth! Today Coach Seth Walker emphasizes the importance of knowing God and His plan of grace so you won't fall for the schemes of the evil one.  Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

What's the wait time? That's our question for many things in life, but as Kate Dreesen points out, while the wait time with God is unpredictable, He is faithful, and patience pays off! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

Feeling stuck in complacency or longing for more? Join Coach Alex as he explores the difference between complacency and true contentment. Discover through Philippians 4 how trusting God brings lasting joy and satisfaction. Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

Where you look makes a difference! Coach Lydia Robertson explains that looking up at God rather than down at others gives you the humility you need to see the Lord's plans and designs, not your own! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

Does self-control seem out of reach? It is, unless you have the power of Christ to depend on. Today, Coach Zane helps you choose Jesus rather than your own desires. Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

Striving to be honest and not lie is commendable, but Coach Jenny Hietbrink says there is a better way! Learn about the beautiful reality of being set free to live honestly through Christ.  Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

Do your doubts and fears shut you down spiritually? Coach Justus Coppinger talks about this problem and gives you encouragement to take one step, then the next, then ...  Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

How are you walking today? By the Spirit? Alejandro Duran reminds you that the Holy Spirit is alive and well, able to give you the power you need to respond with love and kindness rather than react in anger and fear. Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

Do you let your feelings tell you what's true or do you let truth transform your feelings? Coach Nick Orduna adds an important element to your core spiritual fitness workout—self-speak. Seek out the truth, then talk truth to yourself! Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

We don't choose whether other people will hurt us or how they will accomplish it, but we do choose whether those injuries extend to our souls. Join Coach Shannon Lenz today as she shares some extraordinary and encouraging stories of forgiveness!  Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... we'll send you a copy of The Potential and Power of Prayer by Dr. Chuck Lawless – a powerful encouragement to help unleash a praying Church. Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

When you were a kid, maybe you wanted to be like Luke Skywalker, or your favorite athlete, or ... Who do you want to be like now? Today, Ricky Kennedy coaches us to be like Jesus!  Thank you for walking with us! We would like to send you this special gift... ...Hope Filled Living in a Culture of Despair: A Study of 1 Peter  by Pastor Brian Clark.  Learn how to live with steadfast faith while sharing the life of Christ with others! Yours with a gift of any amount. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.