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The Best of You

Dr. Alison Cook
Jesus
God
The Secure Soul
Attachment Theory
Relationships
Mental Health
Healing
Faith
Boundaries
Joy
Nervous System
Jesus Christ
Psychology
Trauma
Resilience
Hope
Love
Prayer
Anxiety
Rest

Join therapist and author, Dr. Alison Cook, as she guides you through some of your toughest challenges with wisdom, kindness, and grace. Together with friends and experts we'll unpack the best of psychology from a faith-based perspective. You’ll discover how to break free from painful patterns, mend your past, and discover what brings out the best of you.

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Today's Scripture: Ephesians 6:10–18

How do you become stronger on the inside when fear, doubt, or temptation threatens to pull you off course? In today's episode, we explore Paul's powerful image of the armor of God—and what it means to develop inn... more

Would we rather be in control than happy?

What happens when science, therapy, and sheer determination can't fix what's broken? Is there another way forward?

Dr. Anna Lembke, Stanford psychiatrist and bestselling author of Dopamine Nation, joins us ... more

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Today's Scripture: Jonah 4:1–11

What happens when your anger is justified—but begins to take over? Anger can alert us to injustice, protect us from harm, and help us recognize what matters. But it can also keep us trapped in our own perspective. Thr... more

Today's Scripture: Luke 12:1–7

What happens when the people who are supposed to represent God's love use fear, shame, or control instead? Jesus has some surprisingly strong words for religious leaders who misuse their influence. Today, we explore wh... more

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Recent Guests

Stasi Eldredge
Author and speaker, co-founder of Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart
Episode: 232: When You Believe God Loves You, But Still Feel Like You Have to Earn It with Stasi Eldredge
Chuck DeGroat
Professor, licensed therapist, author, and ordained minister specializing in pastoral health and spiritual well-being
Western Theological Seminary
Episode: 231: How to Know Who You Can Trust in a Narcissistic Age: Charisma, Character & the Signs of Real Change with Dr. Chuck DeGroat
Henry Cloud
Clinical psychologist, leadership expert, and New York Times bestselling author
Episode: 230. When Rest Isn’t Enough: Dr. Henry Cloud on Burnout, Boundaries, and What Your Soul Needs
John Mark Comer
Author of Into the Quiet
Episode: 229. Why Your Soul Needs Quiet in a Noisy World with John Mark Comer
Marisa G. Franco
Psychologist, professor, and author of Worth The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment
Author and Professor
Episode: 228. The Surprising Problem With Trying to Be Secure: Attachment, Parts Work & Emotional Honesty with Dr. Marisa G. Franco
Susie Larson
Best-selling author, national speaker, host of Susie Larson Live
Susie Larson Live; author of More Than You Can Imagine
Episode: 227. What Trusting God Really Looks Like When You Can’t Control the Outcome with Susie Larson
Dan Allender
Guest expert on trauma, healing, and the Allender Center
Allender Center
Episode: 226. When Sexual Wounding Shapes Your Story—or Someone You Love: Healing Shame, Trust, and the Body with Dr. Dan Allender
Patricia Hewlin
Professor at Columbia University, author of Staying True to You
Columbia University
Episode: 225. The Cost of Changing Yourself to Fit In—and How to Belong Without Abandoning Yourself with Dr. Patricia Hewlin
Kathy Tuan-MacLean
National Director of Faculty Ministry for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship; author
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Episode: 224. The Feelings You Think a Mom Shouldn’t Have: What to Do With Shame, Resentment, and the Pressure to Get It Right

Host

Dr. Alison Cook
Host and therapist/author guiding listeners through psychology from a faith-based perspective; leads faith-based psychology conversations and daily devotions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Thank you!!!

    I began my counseling journey four years ago, and was beyond blessed to find this podcast!! Dr. Allison is absolutely incredible bringing phycology alongside Gods word!! You’ve been a huge part of my healing journey! I’m so thankful for your vulnerability, and realness in each one!! Thank you for the work of love you pour into each of these!! Thank you for being brave!! You’ve been a part of my healing journey and for that I’ll forever be thankful for you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lindsay A Short
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank you God!

    I needed this podcast more than you know. Last night I prayed for Jesus to guide me and help me to love myself. I know God loves me, but sometimes loneliness can be overwhelming. Thank you for providing me with some relief from my grief! May God bless you and keep you well. Love Allegra

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alleranf
    United States2 months ago
  • My thoughts 💭

    I really like your podcast Dr. Alison and my Mom likes it too and they really help us with our day. Thank you for your wonderful gift of speech and wisdom

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    White Dove 🕊️ 
    United States3 months ago
  • Giving a voice

    This podcast has been transformational in giving me my God given agency and voice- and been a resource I share with dear friends and loved ones to give them permission to BE themselves. Dr Allison speaks with so much gentleness and tender mercy, grace and compassion, truth and love. The wisdom she shares is valuable and practical and the questions are given with compassionate curiosity. This podcast and her resources are a gift of Gods grace and nurturing care.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christina Dunn
    United States4 months ago
  • Soul filling truth

    I’m so grateful that Dr. Alison not only records excellent interviews with interesting guests, but also takes the time to give us daily bite-sized podcasts based on Scripture. She packs so much insight into just ten minutes— giving us really practical help for things we struggle with every day. There is just nothing else like this that can make such a difference in our lives. Thank you Dr. Alison!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Susie Crosby
    United States4 months ago

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Daily devotions feel grounding and actionable.
Gentle, practical faith-psychology blend is uniquely uplifting.
Ads can be distracting but content stays deeply helpful.

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232: When You Believe God Loves You, But Still Feel Like You Have to Earn It with Stasi Eldredge
Q: What would you say to a woman whose wounds make one of those relationships with God feel out of reach or painful?
Eldredge urges compassion and patience, noting that healing has its own timing. She encourages seeking emotional healing and examining how past wounds shaped one's view of God, trusting that God can restore and heal.
232: When You Believe God Loves You, But Still Feel Like You Have to Earn It with Stasi Eldredge
Q: Was there a moment when you realized what you knew or believed about God's love was not what you were experiencing?
Eldredge noticed that her friends prayed to God as Father while she prayed only to Jesus. She recognized that her experience of her earthly father had shaped her view of God, and she later took time away to know God as a loving father.
231: How to Know Who You Can Trust in a Narcissistic Age: Charisma, Character & the Signs of Real Change with Dr. Chuck DeGroat
Q: What meaningful steps can I look for that suggest there is some hope here?
DeGroat says to prioritize safety and accountability and to look for sustained consistency over months and years, not just apologies, tears, therapy, or brief periods of improved behavior. Entrenched harmful patterns may take five to ten years of work to change.
231: How to Know Who You Can Trust in a Narcissistic Age: Charisma, Character & the Signs of Real Change with Dr. Chuck DeGroat
Q: How do you define character? What should we be looking for as character?
DeGroat describes character as the hidden architecture of a person's life, recognized through sustained qualities such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, and gentleness. It is known through patterns over time, unlike personality or charisma, which can make an immediate impression.
The Difference Between Sacrificial Love and Self-Abandonment
Q: What does it mean that I'm supposed to sacrifice for the people I love?
Cook says healthy sacrifice is a free, considered choice rooted in secure love, not a way to earn love by over-functioning or abandoning yourself. It can be costly while still honoring your needs, limits, and agency.

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A faith-forward, psychology-informed show that blends scripture with practical mental-health strategies. Episodes frequently center on gentle self-compassion, attachment theory, belonging, and healing from trauma through grace, with a strong emphasis on compassionate coaching for inner parts and everyday resilience. Listeners can expect short daily devotions, longer conversational episodes with guests, and sponsor messages integrated into the content. Noteworthy is the clear commitment to tying spiritual practices to tangible psychological tools, plus recurring mentions of new books and programs to deepen growth and healing.

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Recent guests on The Best of You include:

1. Stasi Eldredge
2. Chuck DeGroat
3. Henry Cloud
4. John Mark Comer
5. Marisa G. Franco
6. Susie Larson
7. Dan Allender
8. Patricia Hewlin

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