Sep 18, 2026 · 29 min · 10 segments
You won't drift toward Christlikeness. In this episode, we look at why spiritual transformation isn't something that passively happens to you over time — it's something you train for, the same way the…
Brian HessHost
Katie HessHost
But, you know, Paul in the New Testament keeps using this metaphor over and over again as he likens spiritual life to an athlete who's in training.
And the reality is that the reason I can't run a marathon right now is because I haven't trained for it.
Sometimes you and I talk about how we maybe should start implementing more running into our routine.
But I don't think anybody who is not actively training for something athletic and competitive, I don't think anybody who is not actively training and practicing is wondering why they're not able to do those things.
I'm active and I like work out and do things, but I am not training to run 26 miles.
But, you know, Paul in the New Testament keeps using this metaphor over and over again as he likens spiritual life to an athlete who's in training.
And the reality is that the reason I can't run a marathon right now is because I haven't trained for it.
Sometimes you and I talk about how we maybe should start implementing more running into our routine.
But I don't think anybody who is not actively training for something athletic and competitive, I don't think anybody who is not actively training and practicing is wondering why they're not able to do those things.
I'm active and I like work out and do things, but I am not training to run 26 miles.
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