The Getting Better Podcast

Getting Better Podcast with Kenny “Booger” AllenPastor, husband, father, and HVAC worker Kenny “Booger” Allen joins the Getting Better Podcast to share how faith has shaped his life—from being adopted and finding a sense of belonging to answering a call to preach and pastor.Kenny talks about living out faith beyond Sunday services, treating everyday work as a mission field, and looking for ways to serve people wherever life places you. He also reflects on fatherhood, how God prepares people over time, and the connection between physical and spiritual health.

• Faith can be lived out throughout the day, not only during church or devotional time.
• Ordinary work can become an opportunity to encourage and serve others.
• Kenny’s experiences with family, ministry, and waiting shaped how he understands his calling.
• He sees leading his children toward Christ as a parent’s responsibility.
• He is working on his physical health alongside his spiritual growth.

Finding Your Purpose in Why, Not What

In this episode of the Getting Better Podcast, We talk about purpose, fulfillment, and why people can mistake what they do for why they do it. We discuss five ways Christians are designed to find purpose: worship, family, becoming more like Christ, serving, and mission.Key topics

• Purpose is not your job title, role, or hobby—it’s the reason behind what you do.
• Gage shares how he once thought being a teacher was his purpose, but came to see teaching as one way to live out a deeper purpose.
• The hosts discuss how tying fulfillment to a career or achievement can leave you feeling empty.
• Worship can be a way of life: doing everyday things in a way that honors God.
• Spiritual family and community help people find belonging, and each person has something meaningful to contribute.
• Becoming more like Christ is an active, ongoing process of growth.
• Serving others can bring fulfillment, especially when it shifts your focus beyond yourself.
• Mission means making Christ known through both your words and the way you live.
• The conversation closes with a reminder to live for something greater than yourself.

• Have you been treating a job or role as your purpose?
• How could you live out your deeper “why” in your everyday routine?
• What is one practical way you could serve someone this week?
• How could your life help make Christ known to the people around you?

Chris Norman’s Story of Faith, Freedom, and Family RestorationIn this episode of the Getting Better Podcast, Chris Norman shares how prayer, faith, and community helped him move toward a new life. He reflects on growing up around drugs and alcohol, the impact of his wife Brandy’s persistent prayers, and the turning points that helped him come home and leave drinking behind.Chris also talks about the role of church, small groups, Bible reading, and serving others in staying grounded. His message for anyone seeking change is simple: ask for help, surround yourself with godly people, and trust that a way forward can be made.

This episode of the Getting Better Podcast tackles a question everyone wrestles with: what actually counts as success? The conversation reframes success away from money, status, and achievement as moving targets, and toward two biblical markers that do not shift—faithfulness and fruitfulness.

We discuss why external wins never fully satisfy, how to stay loyal to Jesus in ordinary daily life, and why fruit is the visible outcome of an unseen root system.

• The world’s version of success: money, status, achievement, appearance, freedom, and approval
• Why those goals become moving targets and cannot ultimately satisfy
• Why motivation matters more than outward success
• A biblical definition of success: being faithful and fruitful
• Faithfulness as daily loyalty to Jesus
• Fruitfulness as the long-term result of abiding in Christ
• John 15 and the call to remain in Jesus
• The parable of the talents and faithful stewardship
• Robert Robinson’s story and the hymn “Come Thou Fount”
• Why small, faithful steps matter
• Paul’s goal of finishing the race and testifying to God’s grace

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This episode is about living with the kind of character that holds up in close relationships, not just from a distance. The hosts talk through the tension between image and integrity, especially in social media, family life, and church life, and why the people closest to you should know the real you best.

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Garrett Reese joins the Getting Better Podcast for a faith-centered conversation about how calling develops over time, what ministry leadership really looks like, and why unity matters in churches, workplaces, and families. He shares how his faith became real in seasons of loss, how he moved from children’s ministry into vocational pastoring, and what he’s learning about leadership, preparation, and emotional steadiness.We discuss Garrett’s journey from a ministry family into pastoral work at Central Church of God, plus the practical realities of preaching, pastoring, and serving people through both celebration and grief.

Title: Embracing Growth: Key Choices for a Better Life and FaithHook:
In this episode, we explore essential decisions that foster personal, spiritual, and relational growth. If you're looking to live intentionally, deepen your faith, and develop better habits, these insights can guide your journey toward a more fulfilled life.

Main Topics:

• The power of consistency in spiritual and personal growth
• Guarding your content and influence for a healthier mind and spirit
• The importance of accountability and community in making lasting change
• Serving others as a pathway to purpose and fulfillment

• The significance of being consistent, like training for a marathon or gym routines, backed by scripture from 1 Corinthians 9 and Galatians 6
• How the content we consume impacts our heart, mind, and spirit, referencing Matthew 12 and Proverbs 4
• The necessity of accountability, including the role of godly friends, mentors, and marriage in our growth journey
• Serving others as both modeling Christ’s example and enhancing mental health, supported by studies from Texas and Alabama
• Practical steps for choosing to fix content, increase consistency, and live with intentionality

• 1 Corinthians 9 - Bible Gateway
• Galatians 6 - Bible Gateway
• Philippians 4:8 - Bible Gateway
• Matthew 12:34 - Bible Gateway

• The University of Texas Study on Service & Cognitive Function/
• University of Alabama Birmingham Study on Giving & Happiness

• The Getting Better Podcast - Instagram | Spotify

Living intentionally involves deliberate choices—not just in what we do, but in what we consume, who we surround ourselves with, and how we serve others. Embark on this journey of transformation today, choosing growth step by step for a life of purpose and fulfillment.

In this episode, we explore the practicalities of listening to God's voice, emphasizing that it's often in the small, quiet moments that He speaks most clearly. Whether through Scripture, prompts, or the still small voice, learn how to cultivate a closer relationship with God by attuning your ear to His gentle whispers.Key Topics

• The misconception that God only speaks in grand ways and how He whispers in small moments
• Personal stories of sensing God's prompts in everyday life, including random acts of kindness and obedience
• How to ask God to speak and create space to hear Him throughout the day
• The importance of proximity and relationship in hearing God's whisper
• Biblical examples: Samuel, Elijah, and God’s whisper in the storm
• Practical steps: daily listening routines, memorizing Scripture, and obeying the small nudges
• The significance of obedience in the small things as preparation for bigger acts of faith
• The role of Scripture as a light guiding one step at a time
• Recognizing that God's voice aligns with His Word and discerning false prophets or influences
• The balance between seeking audible communication and trusting the small, steady prompts

Explore the inspiring journey of a Grammy-winning and Dove award-winning producer as he shares how faith, creativity, and community shape his life and work. This episode dives into how music can be a spiritual practice, a tool for ministry, and a source of purpose.Main Topics Covered:

• The origins of Christian hip hop and early musical influences
• The spiritual significance and purpose behind music production
• The role of community and mentorship in creative growth
• The connection between faith, creativity, and stewardship
• Real-life stories of providence and God's orchestrating hand in their careers
• Practical advice for nurturing creativity through self-care and spiritual discipline
• The importance of collaboration and community in maximizing gifts

Embracing the Journey of Faith and Discipleship with Caleb AyersIn this episode, Caleb Ayers shares his inspiring story of faith, church planting, and intentional discipleship. His heartfelt insights encourage believers at any stage of their spiritual journey to take the next step with confidence and trust in God's plan.Main Topics:

• Caleb's journey from growing up in Campbell County to helping lead a church plant in Cincinnati
• The significance of saying yes to God's call — big and small steps
• The importance of community, service, and long-term investment in the local church
• Recognizing God's presence in our everyday lives and moments of obedience
• Practical steps to grow closer to Jesus through habits, relationships, and serving others

• Caleb discusses his personal testimony of multiple "conversion" moments and encounters with God
• Insights on the power of fasting, prayer, and jumping into ministry wholeheartedly
• The role of community and accountability in spiritual growth
• How to navigate pain, doubts, and setbacks while remaining faithful
• The biblical foundation for being actively involved in a local church
• Practical advice for starting small and maintaining long-term commitment