Better Still

It's our first EVER Better Still Book Club! What is Better Still Book Club? It's a chance for friends to talk about books, movies, Bible stories, and personal stories that have a Better Still theme. 

If you are ok with the episode being spoiled but not ok with the books or movies we talk about being spoiled, see our picks below! None of these picks are suggestions for you to watch or read, per se. Trust the Holy Spirit's guiding for any media you consume!

Breehan's movie pick: About Time

Tori's movie pick: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Breehan's book pick: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (also with references to Anxious People by Fredrik Bachman)

Tori's book pick: Through Gates of Splendor by Elizabeth Elliot (also with references to The Hiding Place and Tramp for the Lord by Corrie Ten Boom

How do I care for someone who's hurting? Have you ever had a loved one who is hurting or struggling, and you just had no idea how to help? Pastoral counselor Ryan Berg delivers gold in today’s episode by giving us ways to listen, counsel, and care for hurting people. You may want to grab a pen and paper for this one because it is full of tips and Biblical truths that will help us as we draw near to those around us who are suffering or struggling with sin.

How do you shift your mind from “God’s plans are to harm me” to “God’s plans are for my good”? From the trauma of living with absent parents and in foster care to the gift of being adopted into a loving, Christ-centered family, 16-year-old Avery Mikhail answers that for us.

It's hard for us to understand why bad things happen to good people, right? God uses events that could truly rock our faith to draw us to Himself. It would have been so easy for Heather Apgar to be frustrated with being unable to care for herself after her wreck, but instead God used it to show her His love through His people caring for her. And now she gets the opportunity to tell her story of God miraculously keeping her alive and healing her. YOU also have a story that God is weaving in your life. Jump on over to our Instagram @betterstillpodcast and tell us what is God doing through YOUR story!

Have you ever felt so hopeless that you wanted it all to end? Today's guest felt so helpless that she thought her only way out of a bad situation was to attempt suicide, BUT GOD! God kept Joy Medina alive so she could live a beautiful story for His glory! This episode does share information about suicidal ideation and attempted suicide. If this is something you struggle with, it might be a good idea to listen with a friend or mentor. This story doesn't end in death--it ends in life abundant! Make sure you listen to the whole episode to hear the hope Joy found in Jesus.

What would happen if you gave your life fully over to the Lord? Would you change jobs? Would your relationships change? When God took hold of Harriet Spencer’s life, everything flipped upside down. And through it all, God changed not only her own life, but also the lives of her family.

God doesn’t only capture our hearts, He captures everything about us. Listen to this episode to hear how He was at work in Harriet’s life.

The New Year is the time when our eyes and thoughts are inundated with weight loss. Advertisers push weight loss, get fit quick strategies, how to have a beach body by summer, and so much more! It can be disheartening, to say the least. This episode with Jenn Mair will give you so much hope. It's not about how to get ripped or shredded. It's not even just about body positivity. Rather, this episode is about full body freedom in Christ! Do you struggle with body image? Give this episode a listen and find out what God thinks of our bodies.

Friends, it's the Season One Wrap Up Episode! Do you want to know more about your host, Tori Camp, and her adorable family? Of course you do! In this episode, Tori's husband, JP, joins us for an AMA (Ask Me Anything), and they talk about being a fresh podcaster, learning how to podcast, being new parents, marriage, and much much more! Make sure you listen!

Today’s episode is part two of my conversation with Tanner Clements, my beloved older brother. If you missed the first episode, go back and listen to part one so you don’t miss a second!

Listener, we did NOT get to play Ticket to Ride. They started without us! But it was worth it to bring you this conversation sharing how God has been faithful to His people even in the midst of such a huge transition. Our next podcast episode will be the Season 1 Wrap Up where I will be answering questions from listeners! Make sure you follow us on Instagram so you know every time we ask for questions!