The Best of You

What to Do When You Have No More Capacity (But Life Asks You to Keep Showing Up Anyway) )

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Scripture: John 2:1–11 What do you do when you’ve run out of energy, patience, joy, or capacity? In today’s episode, we look at Jesus’...

The Relief of Feeling Small Under a Big Sky

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9 Have you ever looked up at the sky and felt both small and strangely held? In this episode, Dr. Alison explores Psalm ...

What If Church Hurt Makes Gathering Feel Unsafe?

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Scripture: Hebrews 10:24–25 **Today's devotional is in response to listener requests.** If you’ve ever heard “do not give up meeting t...

209. Triggered in Marriage, Parenting, or Friendship? How to Respond Without Overreacting OR Shutting Down

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if getting “triggered” isn’t the problem… but a signal? We all have moments where our body reacts fast—your heart races, your defenses...

Attachment, Loyalty, and the Courage to Stay

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Scripture: Ruth 1:16–18 What’s the difference between love that strengthens your soul and loyalty that slowly erases you? In today’s re...

When a Bible Verse Feels Unsafe

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Scripture: Matthew 5:29–30 **Today's devotional is in response to listener requests.** Some Bible passages don’t just make us think—the...

When Your Nervous System Is Scanning for Safety

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Scripture: Psalm 121:1–8 When life feels uncertain, your nervous system may start scanning for safety—looking for reassurance, protection...

How to Stop Needing Approval

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Scripture: Galatians 1:10 Have you ever said yes when something inside you wanted to say no? In today’s episode, we look at Galatians 1:1...

208. Spiritual Dryness, Burnout, and the Desert Seasons of Faith with Tish Harrison Warren

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the dry, weary place you’re in isn’t something to escape—but a place where God is working? So many of us know that quiet middle space: ...

The Ache of Feeling Unseen or Overlooked

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1–7 Have you ever felt overlooked— not chosen, not noticed, not even considered? In today’s episode, we look a...

When You Feel Judged

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Scripture: Luke 7:37–39 Have you ever wanted to bring something real into the light—but felt afraid of being judged? In today’s episo...

The Neuroscience of Guilt and Confession

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Scripture: Psalm 32:3–7 Have you ever carried something so long that it started to feel normal? In today’s episode, we look at Psalm 32...

Why You Feel Powerless (and How to Find Your Voice)

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7There’s a kind of exhaustion that comes from feeling like nothing you do makes a difference. In today’s episode, D...

207. Why You Can’t Stop Overthinking—and How to Break the Spiral

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever replayed a conversation over and over in your mind? Maybe it was something your partner said. A text that felt off. A moment at work. A...

Why You Resist the Very Thing That Could Help You

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1–14Why do we resist the very things that could actually help us heal? In today’s episode, Dr. Alison Cook explores t...

When Everything Feels Out of Control

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Scripture: Mark 4:35–41What happens when fear takes over your body—and you can’t think clearly? In today’s episode, Dr. Alison Cook ex...

Why Other People’s Lives Seem Easier Than Yours

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Scripture: Psalm 73:1–3, 12–17 Have you ever looked at someone else’s life and felt that quiet ache—like you’re somehow behind? In ...

Why You Feel Indecisive (and What to Do About It)

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Scripture: James 1:5–8Struggling to make a decision or stuck in overthinking? In this episode, Dr. Alison explores the real reason behind in...

Getting Unstuck: When Parts of You Are in Conflict (And How to Find Relief)

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the reason you feel stuck… isn’t because something is wrong with you, but because different parts of you are pulling in different directio...

When You Can’t Rush the Season You’re In

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1–11If you feel stuck in a season that won’t change, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate way to naviga...

When Life Feels Unfair (and Why Comparison Keeps You Stuck)

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Scripture: Matthew 20:1–16Ever notice how quickly comparison can steal your peace—even when life is going well? In this episode, Dr. Aliso...

The Truth About Overfunctioning and Burnout

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Scripture: Psalm 127:1–2If you feel constantly exhausted, it may not be about doing too much—but about carrying what was never yours to ca...

You Are Not Meant to Do This Alone

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s Scripture is: 1 Thessalonians 5:9–11 In a culture that prizes independence, this episode offers a countercultural truth: healing happens...

205. It’s Not Just Physical: The Emotional Trauma of a Medical Diagnosis

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When a diagnosis, chronic illness, or unexpected health challenge enters your life, it can divide your story into a before and after. And often, we do...

Not All Intensity Is Love—The Problem With Love Bombing

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s Scripture is: Proverbs 27:6 **Today's devotional is in response to listener requests.** When a relationship feels powerful, fast, and dee...

Let Your Yes Be Yes (And Stop Overexplaining!)

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s Scripture is: Matthew 5:33-37 Why is it so hard to say what we really mean? This episode explores the emotional and psychological roots of...

God Draws Near to the Lonely

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 68:4-10 If you’ve felt the ache of loneliness, this episode offers a deeply grounding reminder: your longing for con...

The Neuroscience of Resentment and Forgiveness

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s Scripture is: Romans 12:9–18 **Today's devotional is in response to listener requests.** "Hate what is evil" and "bless those who perse...

204. Procrastination Isn’t Laziness: What’s Really Holding You Back with Jon Acuff

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if procrastination isn’t about laziness… but a disconnect between who you want to be and what you actually do? So many of us carry goals we ...

You Can't Pour From an Empty Nervous System

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s Scripture is: Proverbs 4:20-23 Many of us have been taught that setting limits is selfish — that real love means giving without reserve....

Deny Yourself Does Not Mean Erase Yourself

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s Scripture is: Mark 8:34–36 **Today's devotional is in response to listener requests.** This episode tackles one of the most misused phr...

Attachment Wounds and Divine Holding

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 27:10-14 This episode explores the psychology of attachment wounds through the lens of Psalm 27—one of scripture's m...

Why You Go Back to Old Patterns

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Even after moments of clarity or growth, many of us find ourselves returning to familiar patterns. Back to what we know. Back to what once felt safe. ...

203. Staying Close When Connection Feels Hard: The Relationship Skills No One Has Taught You (with Relationship Expert Dr. James Cordova)

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the health of your relationship is shaping more of your life than you realize? We spend so much time focusing on our individual growth—our ...

Limiting Beliefs and Expectations

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the hardest limits we face are not external—they’re the expectations we’ve quietly learned to live within. In Acts 3, we meet a man w...

When You’re Stuck in Your Head

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There are moments when we find ourselves looping—replaying conversations, trying to make sense of what happened, analyzing every detail. We stay in...

Relearning Joy After Survival

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 118 There are seasons in life when we are simply trying to get through. Holding it together. Managing what’s hard....

EASTER: Love That Finds you Again

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

He is risen! After walking through this Holy Week together—from safety, to betrayal, to suffering, to loss—we arrive at the moment that changes e...

GOOD FRIDAY: Loss, Grief, and When Nothing Makes Sense

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’ve been walking through a special Easter devotional journey—following the story of Jesus as it unfolds from safety, to rupture, to s...

HOLY WEEK: Love Offered But Not Yet Understood

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if love doesn’t wait until you’re ready… but meets you right in the middle of the mess? This week, as part of the Holy Week series on The ...

HOLY WEEK: Resilience in Suffering

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the week leading up to Easter, and each day we’re walking through the story of Jesus—moving from safety, to rupture, to suffering, and ulti...

HOLY WEEK: When a Friend Betrays You

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the week leading up to Easter, and each day we’re walking through the story of Jesus—moving from safety, to rupture, to suffering, and ulti...

HOLY WEEK: Whom Shall I Fear? Safety in God

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the week leading up to Easter, and so every reading this week is designed to guide us through the story of Jesus—moving from safety, to ruptu...

The Unseen Work of the Inner Life

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 When life feels like it’s wearing you down on the outside, ...

"This Must Be My Fault" — Why We Take Rejection So Personally (Ep 201)

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if heartbreak isn’t just about what happened to you—but what it reveals about what you believe about yourself? At its core, heartbreak isn’...

Not Taking the Bait: How to Stop Reacting

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Proverbs 19:11 When someone pushes your buttons and you feel that instant urge to rea...

What Jesus Says to the Weary

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Matthew 11:28–30 Feeling weary, burdened, or burned out? Jesus offers rest that mee...

When Life Feels Heavy & Unfair

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 13 This episode is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, burdened, or emotionally exh...

How Healthy Conflict Works

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Ephesians 4:25–32 Topics covered: Why avoiding conflict can quietly damage rela...

200. Trauma, Safety, and Healing —3 Types of Trauma + 4 Ways to Restore Trust

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if trauma isn’t just about what happened to you—but what your body learned about safety in relationships? If you’ve ever wondered why it’...

When You Walk Through the Fire

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Isaiah 43:1–3 Topics covered: How Isaiah 43 offers comfort during anxiety, grie...

Why Jesus Calls the Broken Blessed

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Matthew 5:3-10 Topics covered: A fresh look at the Beatitudes (Matthew 5) and wha...

Know My Anxious Thoughts

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 139:23–24 Topics covered: How to notice what’s really happening inside ...

True Guilt vs. Distorted Guilt

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: 2 Corinthians 7:9–10 Topics covered: The kind of guilt that heals The kind ...

199. What the Body Teaches Our Soul with Justin Whitmel Earley

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when your body starts telling a story your mind cannot ignore? In this episode, Dr. Alison sits down with author Justin Whitmel Earley t...

Family Fractures, Family Secrets, & the Roles We Learn to Play

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Genesis 37:2-24 Topics covered: The family wound nobody names Different famil...

How to Be A Sheep Among Wolves

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Matthew 10:16 Topics covered: What “wise as serpents, innocent as doves” look...

Anger Without Spiraling

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 4:4–8 Topics covered: How to acknowledge anger without letting it hijack...

When Comparison Creeps In

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: 1 Corinthians 3:3–7 Topics covered: Why comparison isn’t just a “social med...

198: Breaking Painful Generational Patterns—One Woman’s Story of Healing Childhood Wounds with Melanie Shankle

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when the person who was supposed to nurture you becomes the source of your deepest wounds? In this episode, Dr. Alison sits down with ...

Fear Isn’t Failure

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Isaiah 41:10 Topics covered: There's no shame in fear What God promises Str...

Forgiveness Does Not Equal Access

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Luke 17:1-5 Topics covered: Why Jesus starts with the reality of harm How to f...

Healing Shame

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 25:1-7 Topics covered: Why shame makes you want to hide A prayer to ...

Confident Humility

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Phillipians 2:1-11 Topics covered: Humility that isn’t self-erasure How to c...

197: Am I Under Attack—or Just Overwhelmed? Spiritual Warfare and Personal Responsibility with Joel Muddamalle

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if there’s something spiritual happening beneath what you’re carrying? You’re doing the work.You’re praying.You’re g...

The First Blame Shift

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Genesis 3:12–13 Go Deeper: Episode 178: How to Recognize Toxic Tactics & Stop Taki...

Grace Runs Toward You

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Luke 15:11–32 Go Deeper: Episode 78: Thoughts on Grace with Max Lucado Episode 13...

The Exhale Your Soul Needs

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 23 Go Deeper: Episode 176: Intimacy with God in a Noisy World Episode 191: Th...

Love Must Be Sincere

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Romans 12:9–18 Go Deeper: Episode 194: Discernment in Relationships: How to Sta...

196: Humor as Healing—The Nervous System, Embodied Delight, and the Need for Safe Connection

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“A joyful heart is good medicine.” But not the kind of joy you fake. In this episode, Dr. Alison explores the difference between healthy humor...

Hope As Resilience

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Lamentations 3:19–26 Go Deeper: Episode 190: Self-Brain Surgery, Overcoming Tra...

When You Doubt

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: John 20:24–29 Go Deeper: Episode 159: Spiritual Drowning, Honest Questions, and...

Do Not Put Your Hope in Rulers

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 146 1:-10 Go Deeper: Episode 119: Drawing Strength From the Past—The Spir...

Strength Through Fragility

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: 2 Corinthians 4:7–10 Go Deeper: Learn more about strength through fragility thr...

195: Caring For Others vs. Carrying Them—How to Build Healthy Dependencies with Nedra Tawwab

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt exhausted — not because you don’t care, but because you’re carrying more than you can name? Dr. Alison is joined by therapis...

Dealing With Fools

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is Proverbs 26:4–5 Go Deeper: Episode 1: What is Narcissism Really? Read: Gasligh...

Trauma, Touch, and the Courage to Reach

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is Luke 8:43–48 Go Deeper: Episode 4: What do I need to know about trauma? Episod...

The Psychology of Joy

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is Psalm 16:5–11 Go Deeper: Episode 172: Daring Joy & Breaking Free From Toxic Pos...

Love Is Not Gaslighting

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: 1 Corinthians 13:1–7 Go Deeper: Read more on my blog here: Gaslighting & the Bi...

194: When Relationships Start to Drain You—Using Discernment to Stay Connected Without Losing Yourself

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Connection matters deeply — and yet for many of us, it’s never felt more confusing. In this solo episode, Dr. Alison explores the tension many ...

Wrestling With God

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Genesis 32:22–30 Go Deeper: Follow Dr. Alison on Instagram: https://www.ins...

Gratitude

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Luke 17:11–19 Go Deeper: Follow Dr. Alison on Instagram: https://www.instag...

Resting a Dysregulated Nervous System

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 116:5-7 Go Deeper: Follow Dr. Alison on Instagram: https://www.instagra...

Emotional Maturity

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Galatians 5:22–25 Go Deeper: Episode 96: Signs of Emotional Immaturity & How to...

193. Why Relationships Feel Hard Even When You Care: An Unfiltered Conversation with Relationship Expert Debra Fileta

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever left a conversation thinking, That’s not what I meant — and still felt the distance linger? Do you ever wonder why relationships fe...

Why all Work is Sacred

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Exodus 31:1–6 Go Deeper: Episode 192: The Work Only Humans Can Do—Why Connect...

Recognizing Toxic Fruit

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Matthew 7:15–20 Go Deeper: Episode 178: How to Recognize Toxic Tactics & Stop T...

When God Feels Far

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 42:1–5 Go Deeper: Episode 77: The Dark Night of the Soul—Why It Happen...

Growth That Doesn't Feel Good

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today's Scripture: Hebrews 12:11. Hebrews 12 uses language about discipline and parenthood that may feel t...

192. The Work Only Humans Can Do: Why Connection, Vocation, and Meaning Still Matter in a World of AI

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to live out our calling in a world increasingly shaped by technology, efficiency, and automation? In this episode, Dr. Alison explo...

Burnout

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: 1 Kings 19:1–13 Go Deeper: Episode 99: I Shouldn't Feel Like My Spirit is Broke...

Name Your Desire

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is: Mark 10:46–52 Go Deeper: three chapters of The Best of You and download a free PD...

Pour Out Your Heart

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day Today’s Scripture is: Psalm 62:5–8 Go Deeper: Episode 176: Intimacy with God in a Noisy World Episode 159...

Love Without Overfunctioning

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is Galatians 6:2–5. Go Deeper: Episode 138: The Hidden Cost of Overfunctioning Episode...

191: The 5 Most Important Things I've Learned About Faith, Attachment, & The Inner Life

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do you actually heal and change—not just cope or try harder? In this solo episode, Dr. Alison reflects on five core insights about faith, attac...

Habits Shape Your Heart

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is Deuteronomy 6:4–9. Go Deeper: Episode 186: A Simple Practice to Interrupt Stress, O...

Why We Project

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day.Today’s Scripture is Luke 10:38–42 .Go Deeper: Episode 95: 4 Toxic Behaviors & How to Protect Yourself Get...

Rooted & Resilient

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is Psalm 1:1-4. Go Deeper: Episode 141: How Self-Compassion Shapes Resilience with Aundi...

Life Beyond Ego

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today’s Scripture is Romans 8:5-6 . Go Deeper: Episode 56: Am I Really Supposed to Die to Myself Episode 2...

190: Self-Brain Surgery, Overcoming Trauma, and the Courage to Change How You Think with Dr. Lee Warren

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if healing doesn’t start with managing your emotions—but with understanding how your brain responds to fear, grief, and hope? In this episod...