The Best of You

Today's Scripture: Ephesians 3:14–21

You may know in your head that God loves you. But what does it mean to actually experience that love in the deepest places of who you are?In today’s episode, Dr. Alison reflects on what it means to become rooted and established in love. She explores how God’s love can begin to reach the fearful, striving, and hurting parts of us—not just as something we believe, but as something we learn to receive.Go Deeper: Learn more about becoming rooted in God’s love in The Secure Soul and The Secure Soul Companion Guide— find free resources at thesecuresoulbook.com.

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What happens when we finally get quiet enough to encounter ourselves, God, and what’s underneath all the noise?

In this episode, Dr. Alison Cook is joined by former pastor and New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer to talk about his new book, Into the Quiet, and the surprisingly difficult practice of silence and solitude. They talk about what happens when we stop filling every empty space with our phones, work, entertainment, and distraction. What comes up in the quiet isn’t always what we expect.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

* Why getting quiet can be difficult but what we can discover when we finally slow down

* How silence and solitude can help us become more present to ourselves and to God

* How to recognize the difference between healthy reflection and rumination

* When we’re meeting a part of our own soul vs. the enemy of our soul

* How to start practicing quietness in small, manageable steps

As John Mark says, “The point is just to offer ourselves more deeply to God.”

About John Mark Comer:

John Mark Comer is a teacher and a writer. He has his Masters in Biblical and Theological Studies and a Teacher in Residence at Vintage Church LA. He is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books. His most recent book is Into the Quiet: Following Jesus in a World of Noise.

More Resources:

Into the Quiet: Following Jesus in a World of Noise by John Mark Comer

Other books by John Mark Comer

The Practicing the Way nonprofit

Past episode with John Mark Comer and Dr. Alison Cook on the Best of You is here.

Dr. Alison Cook with John Mark Comer on the Rule of Life Podcast

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Today's Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1–11

What if the season you’re in isn’t something to escape, but something to name honestly? In today’s episode, Dr. Alison reflects on the invitation to recognize the season of life you’re actually living. Some seasons hold joy, others grief, and many hold both at once. Naming what’s true can help us stop fighting reality and become more open to God’s presence within it.Go Deeper: Learn more about the practice of naming what’s hard in I Shouldn’t Feel This Way. You can read the first few chapters free at dralisoncook.com/book.

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Today's Scripture: Luke 10:29–37

What if the part of you you most want to get rid of is also carrying something important?In today’s episode, Dr. Alison reflects on the parable of the Good Samaritan and turns the story inward. She explores the parts of us we distrust, criticize, or try to push away—and how learning to meet those places with compassion can change the way we love God, ourselves, and other people.Go Deeper: Learn more about working with the different parts of your soul in Boundaries for Your Soul and The Secure Soul at dralisoncook.com/books.

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Today's Scripture: Psalm 86:11

There are so many voices competing for our attention—telling us what to believe, what to fear, who to distrust, and where our loyalty belongs.In today’s episode, Dr. Alison returns to a simple prayer for an undivided heart. She explores what it looks like to become more deeply rooted in God, and how bringing every part of yourself honestly into God’s presence.Go Deeper: Notice one place where you feel scattered, pressured, or pulled by the voices around you today. Pause before reacting and pray: “Teach me your way, Lord. Give me an undivided heart.”And listen Thursday for Alison’s conversation with John Mark Comer about his new book, Into the Quiet.

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