better than we thought
Ian & Hannah Reyes
Better Than We Thought is a podcast that focuses on how our relationships with God, ourselves, and others can be so much better in light of the Gospel.
Practically, we talk about how the Gospel applies to issues like identity, marriage, dating, parenting, addiction, trauma, and more.
Our hope is that our listeners will discover that their day-to-day lives can be so much better than they ever imagined because of what the Good News about Jesus really speaks over their lives.
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How to Stop Living Offended - Episode 8
better than we thought
06/23/24 • 56 min
People say and/or do hurtful things. Attack, injury, offense happens. But does that mean that we have to be offended? Just because we feel hurt, does that mean we have to live hurt? Join us as we explore how the Gospel sets us free from living offended, and leads us into a life of real peace.
Grace is What Grows You - Episode 7
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06/16/24 • 64 min
Does hard work help you grow in your relationship with God? What about devotionals? Or prayer? Or fasting? Have you ever done all of these things and still felt like you weren't closer to God?
Join us in this episode as we discuss how growth in Christ is actually supposed to happen, and discover how grace is not just what saves you, it's what grows you too!
Sex, Purity Culture, and the Gospel - Episode 6
better than we thought
06/09/24 • 75 min
Culture portrays sex as mere transaction. Religion often paints sex as evil. But what does the Gospel have to say about sexuality? If you're tired of typical conversations about purity, if you have some regrets from your past, if you're wondering if their's a better way, this episode is for you!
Enjoying God's Grace - Episode 17
better than we thought
08/25/24 • 69 min
Jesus said He came to give us abundant life. If that's true, then why is it that Christians can be some of the most crotchety people out there? Join us as we discover how good life can be when we let go of religious expectations and live in God's grace.
You're Righteous Right Now (Sermon by Ian S. Reyes) - Episode 25
better than we thought
10/20/24 • 41 min
Are you righteous? Are you right with God, right now? How would you answer these questions? Join Ian as he dives into these questions in a sermon preached in February, 2024.
God's Presence: Way More Than a Quiet Time (feat. Markus Adrian) - Episode 23
better than we thought
10/06/24 • 83 min
What does it mean to be in God's presence? Is it something you go in and out of? Is it about worship music? What about devotionals---do quiet times make you closer to God? Join Markus and Ian as they do an honest exploration of what it means to live in God's presence.
Freed from Checkbox Christianity (feat. Elizabeth Gonzalez) - Episode 24
better than we thought
10/13/24 • 62 min
Elizabeth grew up as the good Christian girl---always following the rules, striving to be good enough for God. Everything looked fine on the outside. The problem? She was miserable---seeing Christianity as a list of to-do's was not delivering what it promised to. Eventually she gave up . . . she surrendered to God and His grace . . . and she found "life and life abundant!" Join us as we talk about her story and more on the Better Than We Thought podcast!
Ember's Birth Story - Episode 21
better than we thought
09/22/24 • 74 min
Join us as we talk about how our daughter Ember came into the world, and discuss what God taught us through it!
The Simplicity of the Gospel feat. Gabe Kiakojori - Episode 13
better than we thought
07/28/24 • 79 min
If you think the Gospel is complicated . . . you may not know the Gospel. Join us as we explore Gabe's story of faith and discover how the Gospel is so much simpler, and better, than we thought!
Freedom from Addiction - Episode 16
better than we thought
08/18/24 • 68 min
Are you stuck in addiction? Is a pornography habit killing your confidence? Do you want to live in freedom? Join us as we talk about how the Gospel releases us from addiction and how you can walk in freedom in your everyday life.
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How many episodes does better than we thought have?
better than we thought currently has 26 episodes available.
What topics does better than we thought cover?
The podcast is about Christianity, Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Relationships and Gospel.
What is the most popular episode on better than we thought?
The episode title 'Grace is What Grows You - Episode 7' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on better than we thought?
The average episode length on better than we thought is 66 minutes.
How often are episodes of better than we thought released?
Episodes of better than we thought are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of better than we thought?
The first episode of better than we thought was released on Apr 29, 2024.
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