BETTER Podcast

Bethlehem Community Church
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Religion & Spirituality

Real conversations about faith, life, leadership, family, culture, and becoming the person God has called you to be. Better isn’t about being perfect. It’s about growing and becoming Better for Jesus! Each episode tackles relevant topics with biblical truth, practical wisdom, honest conversation, and a desire to help us think deeper, live stronger, and follow Jesus more faithfully. We’ll talk about the issues affecting our homes, churches, relationships, and culture—and we won’t be afraid to have conversations that matter. Better faith. Better families. Better leaders. Better lives.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 8: WHY CHURCH?

    WHY CHURCH **Do you really need to go to church to be a Christian?** You've probably heard someone say, "I don't have to go to church to be a Christian." But what does the Bible actually say? In Episode #8 of the **BETTER Podcast**, Jamie Altman tackles an important question: **WHY CHURCH?** While going to church doesn't save you, Scripture makes it clear that God never intended for Christians to live disconnected from the body of Christ. There are Biblical commands we simply cannot fully carry out in isolation. God calls us to love one another, encourage one another, bear one another's burdens, serve one another, and grow together in faith. In this episode, we'll discuss: - Why church attendance and involvement matter. - Biblical commands that require Christian community. - Why watching church online isn't always a substitute for being involved. - The importance of serving instead of just sitting. - Why every believer has a place and purpose in the body of Christ. Whether you've stopped attending church, become disconnected, or simply need a reminder of why the local church matters, this episode is for you! 🎙️ **BETTER Podcast with Jamie Altman** Recorded at Bethlehem Community Church in Laurel, Mississippi. *Biblical Truth. Real Conversations. A Better You.* 👍 LIKE this video if you believe the local church matters! 💬 COMMENT: Why is being part of a church family important to you? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more conversations about faith, life, and biblical truth. #BCCBetterPodcast #bcclaurel.com

  2. Oct 20

    Episode 7: 🎃 What Should Christians do about about HALLOWEEN and CHRISTMAS?🎄

    🎙️ BETTER Podcast | Episode #7 🎃 What Should Christians do about about HALLOWEEN and CHRISTMAS?🎄 Should Christians celebrate Halloween? What about Christmas trees, Santa Claus, and holiday traditions? Are we following God's Word—or simply defending what we've always done? Join Jamie Altman as we tackle these controversial topics from a biblical perspective and discuss what it really means to honor Christ in our homes. 🔥 Don't just follow tradition. Follow TRUTH! 🎧 Watch Episode #7 of the BETTER Podcast! #BCCbetterpodcast #bcclaurel.com

  3. Oct 13

    Episode 6: Church & Politics

    Should Christians vote? Does politics belong in church? Can we love our country without allowing patriotism to become an idol? In Episode #6 of the BETTER Podcast, Jamie Altman explores Christians’ civic responsibility, biblical convictions in the voting booth, and keeping our identity in Christ stronger than our political identity. We discuss: 🇺🇸 Patriotism and keeping God first. 🗳️ Voting with conviction, wisdom, and humility . 🙏 Praying for leaders—even those we disagree with. ⛪ The Church’s responsibility to teach biblical truth . 💬 Standing firm without damaging our Christian witness. 🎙️ BETTER Podcast with Jamie Altman Recorded at Bethlehem Community Church in Laurel, Mississippi. Join us in person or online for our Sunday Service: www.bcclaurel.com

  4. Oct 6

    Episode 5: The Deception of Enough

    Why does it always feel like we need just a little more? More money. More success. More stuff. More recognition. More followers. Another accomplishment. Another goal reached. We tell ourselves, “If I could just get there… then I’d finally be satisfied.” But somehow, enough never seems to be enough. In Episode #5 of the BETTER Podcast, Jamie Altman explores The Deception of Enough—the lie that the next achievement, possession, promotion, or level of success will finally give us the satisfaction we’re looking for. There’s nothing wrong with setting goals, achieving things, or wanting to succeed. The question is: Who are you doing it for? When God becomes our ultimate audience, everything changes. We can pursue excellence without allowing achievement to become our identity. We can enjoy what God gives us without expecting it to satisfy what only He can. The world will always tell you that you need more. Jesus reminds us that in Him, we already have what matters most. 🎙️ BETTER Podcast — Episode #5 “The Deception of Enough” with Jamie Altman Maybe becoming BETTER isn’t about getting more. Maybe it’s finally realizing Who is enough.

  5. Sep 29

    Episode 4: The Effects of Screen Time

    Are Screens Raising Our Kids? 📱 There’s something in our homes with 24-hour access to our kids—and it may be influencing them more than we realize. In this episode of the Better Podcast, Jamie Altman and Garrett have an honest conversation about the effects of social media and screen time on kids, teenagers…and adults. Are our phones affecting our attention spans? Are our kids becoming addicted to approval? Is social media fueling comparison and insecurity? Should parents check their teenager’s phone? And maybe the hardest question of all: Are we asking our kids to put their phones down while we’re still staring at ours? This isn’t about declaring technology the enemy. It’s about learning to control our screens before our screens begin controlling us. Most importantly, there is hope. Social media may be powerful, but it is not more powerful than God. 🎙️ Better Podcast Real conversations about becoming better—with God’s help. 👍 Like • 💬 Comment • 🔔 Subscribe • ↗️ Share this episode with a parent who needs to hear it. Book Resources Tech Wise -Andy Crouch https://andy-crouch.com Scrolling Ourselves to Death - Brett McCracken & Ivan Mesa https://store.thegospelcoalition.org/product/9781433599446/scrolling-ourselves-to-death-paperback The Anxious Generation - Jonathon Haidt https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593655036?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback #bccbetterpodcast #bcclaurel.com

  6. Sep 22

    Episode 3: The Addiction Nobody Talks About

    The Addiction Nobody Wants to Talk About. We often associate addiction with drugs, alcohol, or destructive behavior—but what about our addiction to approval, attention, and validation? In Episode #3 of the Better Podcast, Jamie Altman examines our constant need to be noticed, praised, liked, and accepted. Discover how comparison and people-pleasing can control us—and how finding our identity in Christ sets us free. You don’t have to beg the world to tell you that you matter. In Christ, you are seen, known, loved, and accepted. Maybe for you to become better in this season, you need to stop living for people’s approval and start living from the approval you already have in Christ. #bethlehemcommunitychurch #betterpodcast #jamiealtman

  7. Sep 15

    Episode 2: WHY ARE WE SO MAD?

    WHY ARE WE DO MAD? Everybody seems angry about something. We’re quicker to argue, quicker to react, and quicker to attack—but how should followers of Jesus respond in a culture fueled by outrage? In Episode #2 of the Better Podcast, Jamie Altman takes an honest look at why anger has become such a powerful force in our culture, how social media feeds our frustration, and what Scripture teaches us about controlling our responses. Because here’s the truth: You can be right in what you believe and still be wrong in how you respond. Not every argument deserves your attention. Not every comment deserves your response. Not every offense deserves your anger. Sometimes becoming BETTER doesn’t mean saying more—it means learning when to be patient, when to show grace, and when to simply be silent. #bethlehemcommunitychurch #betterpodcast

  8. Sep 7

    Episode 1: The Standard of Truth

    In a world where truth seems to change with culture, where do we find a standard that doesn’t move? In Episode #1 of the Better Podcast, Jamie Altman discusses marriage, gender, cultural confusion, and why Christians must stand firmly on the unchanging truth of God’s Word—while speaking that truth with grace and love. Culture may change the definitions, but it cannot change the truth. 📖 “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” — John 17:17 #bethlehemcommunitychurch #betterpodcast #jamiealtman

  • 8 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Real conversations about faith, life, leadership, family, culture, and becoming the person God has called you to be. Better isn’t about being perfect. It’s about growing and becoming Better for Jesus! Each episode tackles relevant topics with biblical truth, practical wisdom, honest conversation, and a desire to help us think deeper, live stronger, and follow Jesus more faithfully. We’ll talk about the issues affecting our homes, churches, relationships, and culture—and we won’t be afraid to have conversations that matter. Better faith. Better families. Better leaders. Better lives.

Information

  • Creator
    Bethlehem Community Church
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bethlehem Community Church
  • Show Website
    BETTER Podcast

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