Better Word

Season 2 is finally here! In this episode: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22 Encouragement, Outdoing one another in love, Being joyful, Praying continually, Being thankful, testing prophesy.

In the season finale of Better Word, I discuss two of my biggest struggles. One, addiction to pornography which I though was the biggest struggle of my life, and another that was layered deeper and even more rooted into who I am, Pride. We will look at Matthew 6:31-34 as a way to expose what we have our eyes fixed on, and what we are seeking. Do we seek His kingdom or our desires? I just want to t...

Have you ever had one of those weeks—or even seasons—where fear or anxiety feels like the only emotion you can access? Like it’s your default setting, the first thing you feel when you wake up and the last thing you carry to bed? Me too. So in today’s episode, we’re going to break down Psalm 27:1–4 together and explore a few key truths: How God’s light and salvation change everything about how we...

Title: Sin’s Power Is Broken: Walking in Freedom (Romans 5:20–6:7) Keywords: Romans 6, freedom from sin, grace and obedience, Christian transformation, spiritual disciplines, overcoming temptation, new life in Christ, sin and consequences, Christian accountability, renewing your mind Description: In Episode 10 of Better Word, we dive into Romans 5:20–6:7 to discover what it means to be truly free...

Title: Crucified with Christ: Letting Go of Legalism (Galatians 2:17–21) Keywords: Galatians 2:20, crucified with Christ, grace vs. law, legalism in Christianity, justification by faith, Christian identity, freedom in Christ, Paul and Peter, spiritual transformation, new creation Description: In Episode 9 of Better Word, we explore Galatians 2:17–21 and the powerful truth that we have been crucifi...

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 c...

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 l...

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...

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 th...

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-fo...

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 l...

"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 s...

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 reall...

Today, we're diving into Psalm 103-a passage that has transformed my understanding of God's love, His mercy, and His healing power. For a long time, I wrestled with questions. Was His love truly unconditional? Could grace reach even the deepest wounds? Was healing really possible? But as I started memorizing parts of this Psalm, something changed. The words stopped being abstract —they sta...