In this episode we unpack how true love for God isn't about checking boxes or following religious rituals. It's about relationship, surrender, and trust. We saw how Saul's disobedience revealed that God desires our hearts, not just our sacrifices. And we wrestled with the reality that sometimes loving God means choosing faith over comfort, obedience over certainty, and surrender over control.

In this episode we wrestle with trusting God beyond reason. We discuss how Proverbs 3:5-6 calls us to lean not on our own understanding, but instead urges us to rest fully in Him, even when logic dictates otherwise. We explored how human reasoning can sometimes block obedience, how biblical figures like Abraham, Noah, and Joshua trusted God despite uncertainty. We explore some practical steps to leaning into the Holy Spirit - Learning to pray without demanding control, using scripture to discern His leading, surrendering without overanalyzing, leaning into wise counsel, and waiting patiently instead of panicking.

Living a life of forgiveness doesn’t happen by accident—it’s a choice. And that choice is often tied to something deeper: the call to deny ourselves in order to fully follow Jesus.

That’s where Luke 9:23-27 challenges us. Jesus tells the crowd that whoever wants to be His disciple must let go of their comfortable, self-focused life and instead reach for something greater. It’s a hard choice—but it leads to the most transformative relationship we could ever have.

In this episode, we’re diving into three essential questions:

🔹 What does it mean to deny ourselves? – Our culture urges us to chase comfort, prioritize self, and find fulfillment in temporary things. But Jesus offers something far greater—eternal life. What does it look like to embrace that?

🔹 Why is surrender worth it? – Setting aside our desires, comforts, and agendas may seem extreme, but following Jesus leads to a deeper purpose and lasting joy. What makes this path worth choosing?

🔹 How do we learn to deny ourselves? – This isn’t just about a one-time decision—it’s a daily practice. How do we step into surrender in a way that draws us closer to Jesus?

If you’ve ever wrestled with personal desires, if denying yourself feels like an uphill battle, or if you’ve asked, Why should I follow Jesus anyway?—this episode is for you.

So grab your Bible, your favorite drink, and an open heart—let’s go Beyond the Flesh together.

#BetterWordPodcast #TrueSurrender #FollowingJesus Tune in and let’s explore this together.

What happens when the weight we carry isn’t just our own past—but the wounds others have left behind? When bitterness, resentment, and unforgiveness make the race feel impossible, how do we move forward?

That’s where Ephesians 4:32 speaks truth into our struggle: Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Forgiveness isn’t easy—it’s one of the hardest things we’re asked to give. But it’s also one of the greatest gifts we’ve already received.

In this episode, we’ll explore forgiveness from three powerful angles:

🔹 The Forgiveness We’ve Received – God’s mercy changes everything—how we see ourselves, how we approach others, and how we heal.

🔹 The Call to Forgive – Forgiveness isn’t just about letting go—it’s an act of giving grace, a radical reflection of the love we’ve been given.

🔹 Living a Life of Forgiveness – Making forgiveness a daily practice is no small task. What does it look like to walk in grace even when the wounds still feel fresh?

If you’ve ever wrestled with deep hurt, if resentment has kept you stuck, or if accepting God’s grace for yourself has felt out of reach, this episode is for you.

You don’t have to carry the weight alone. You are seen, loved, and invited into a deeper healing that only Christ can bring. Let’s step into the Cost of Grace together—learning to forgive as He forgave us.

#BetterWordPodcast #Forgiveness #GraceInAction Tune in and let’s walk through this together.

Ever felt stuck in old patterns, weighed down by past failures or mindsets that keep you from fully stepping into the life Christ calls you to? You’re not alone. But Philippians 3:7-14 reminds us that faith isn’t about looking back—it’s about pressing forward.

In this episode, we unpack three key truths:

🔹 Letting Go of the Old Ways – Paul once found his worth in status, achievements, and rule-following. But after encountering Christ, he saw that none of it compared to knowing Jesus. What does it look like to release old identities, habits, and beliefs that no longer serve us? Let’s lean into the freedom of leaving the past behind.

🔹 Seeking Righteousness Through Faith, Not Works – Many of us wrestle with the idea that we have to earn God’s love. But Paul makes it clear—righteousness is a gift, not a checklist. What happens when we trade performance-based faith for the assurance that grace is already ours?

🔹 Pressing Toward the Goal – Faith isn’t passive. It’s movement, pursuit, and transformation. Like a runner focused on the finish line, Paul shows us that real faith means moving forward—fixing our eyes on Jesus and stepping boldly into the life He’s secured for us.

If you’ve ever struggled to let go of the past or feared that your failures define you, this episode is for you. You are not bound by yesterday. You are called forward, invited into something new.

So let’s press on—leaving the old behind and embracing the fullness of life in Christ.

#BetterWordPodcast #PressingOn #FaithInAction Tune in and let’s step forward together.

Have you ever wondered if hardship means God has stopped loving you? When fear creeps in or doubt clouds your mind, it can feel like you’re barely holding on. But Romans 8:35-39 tells a different story—a story of unshakable love, of a God who never lets go.

In this episode, we’ll wrestle with the question: Does suffering mean God has forgotten me? The answer might surprise you. Not only does His love remain constant, but it secures us, carries us, and makes us more than conquerors. We don’t just survive—we walk in overwhelming victory through Christ.

If you’ve ever felt distant from God in a tough season, this episode is for you. Let’s dive into the truth that no fear, no failure, no force in heaven or on earth can separate us from His love. You are held. You are seen. And you are never alone.

Tune in, and let’s explore this together. #BetterWordPodcast #UnshakableLove #OverwhelmingVictory

"Yet this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope."

These words from Lamentations 3 come in the middle of suffering. Jeremiah has lost everything—his city, his people, his peace. But in the midst of his grief, he makes a choice: to remember God’s faithfulness.

In this episode of Better Word, we journey through Lamentations 3, uncovering truths about hope, waiting, and God's presence in our suffering: ✔️ God’s mercies are new every morning—even when yesterday was filled with pain. ✔️ Waiting on the Lord isn’t passive—it’s an act of faith that refines us. ✔️ God does not abandon us—even when our suffering feels endless, His love remains steadfast.

If you’ve ever felt trapped in cycles of grief, if waiting on God has felt exhausting, if pain has convinced you hope is out of reach—this episode is for you.

Join me as we explore Hope in the Ashes, leaning into His Voice, My Healing—One Verse at a Time.

Hey, I’m Lukas Allison—a trauma survivor and emotional healing trainer. And I know firsthand that pain doesn’t just disappear—it has to be processed, redeemed, and surrendered before true healing can happen.

That’s why I created Better Word—a show dedicated to exploring God’s truth as the foundation for emotional and spiritual healing. Each episode, we wrestle with scripture, uncover what it really means to forgive, to trust, to surrender, and dig into the biblical practices that break chains and lead us into freedom.

So let me ask you—what’s holding you back from healing? What would change in your life if you stopped carrying the weight of the past and started letting God rewrite your story?

If that resonates, stick around—because His voice brings healing, one verse at a time.