better than we thought
Ian & Hannah Reyes
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About This Podcast
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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Recent Episodes
S2E7 How the Gospel Heals You - Hannah's Story - Episode 47
Join Hannah as she opens up about her story, and shares how the Gospel doesn't just save you, it heals you.
S2E6 Does Grace Make You Lazy? - Episode 46
So you come to believe the Gospel---the only message that says performance, striving, trying has nothing to with your salvation or standing before God. He totally loves you and accepts you as you…
S2E5 God's Not Disappointed In You - Episode 45
Is God disappointed in you? How would you answer this question? Join Ian and Hannah as they dive into what they're learning about who God is in their own lives!
S2E4 Carolyn's Cancer Journey - Episode 44
For the last year, Carolyn has been fighting cancer. Join us as we talk about her story, how God has gotten her through it, and how the Gospel has made the difference—all over dinner!
S2E3 Biblical Headship, Roles in Marriage? - S2 E3
Is "headship theology" biblical? What about roles in marriage? Join Ian and Hannah as they discuss how the Gospel impacts marriage and frees us from both the lies of culture, and bad theology.
S2E2 From False Religion to Freedom in Jesus - Lexie's Story - S2 E2
In this episode Lexie shares her journey of overcoming anxiety and unhealthy religion. She discusses the way the gospel transformed her life as she came to understand what the Bible really teaches…
S2E1 Forget the Filter - S2 E1
To kick off season 2, we reflect on season 1 and discuss what it means to remove filters and just let yourself be seen.0:00 Intro4:30 Reflecting on Season 1
S1E41 UPDATE: Season 1 Finale!
After 40 episodes, season 1 is coming to a close!
S1E40 Becoming a Dad, Biblical Masculinity (feat. Timothy Oliver) - Episode 40
When you become a Dad, there's a lot of things people don't tell you. Join Ian and Timothy as they dive into what they're learning about fatherhood and the Gospel.0:00 Intro5:45 Tim's story22:00 Real…
S1E39 Giving Jesus Everything - Sermon by Ian Reyes - Episode 39
In this sermon, Ian invites us to give Jesus everything—not just our money, but our time, relationships, and the rest of our lives.Message originally delivered in November, 2023, in Denver, CO.
S1E38 Breaking Generational Patterns - Episode 38
Are you "sick and tired of being sick and tired?" Join Hannah and Ian as they explore what it looks like to break generational patterns.0:00 Intro4:55 How do you break generational curses?5:30 Why…
S1E37 3 New Mindsets for a New Year - Episode 37
In this episode, Ian invites us to embrace three new mindsets in 2025!0:00 Intro0:30 Autopilot5:10 "I'm not enough"8:00 Christ is in me, I am enough.11:45 Believe what God says about you.13:45 "I'll…
S1E36 Q&A with Ian & Hannah - Episode 36
Join Ian & Hannah as they dive into your questions!0:00 Intro2:20 Q1 - End times, Deconstruction, & Revelation?15:00 Great Controversy & Investigative Judgment?37:40 Seventh-day…
S1E35 REFOCUS - Christmas Homily by Ian Reyes - Episode 35
Join Ian as he invites us to refocus on what matters most in this Christmas season.
S1E34 Revelation is Actually Awesome! (feat. Paul Rayne) - Episode 34
Join Ian and Paul as they re-examine what the book of Revelation is actually about!0:00 Intro3:30 Fit for the Fight - YouVersion plan8:00 How I used to see Revelation . . .10:00 Revelation according…
S1E33 Gritty Faith - Episode 33
Join us as we dive into what faith looks like in our real, everyday lives!0:00 Intro2:50 "Faith isn't pretty, it's gritty."4:10 Hannah's take10:40 Working through feelings17:00 Living by faith18:38…
S1E32 Saying Yes to Jesus in Your Twenties (feat. Christian Burres) - Episode 32
Join Ian and Christian as they get into what it looks like to follow Jesus in your twenties.0:00 Intro6:30 Christian's why10:50 Roles in ministry14:00 Saying yes to Jesus in your 20's16:00…
S1E31 A BTWT Thanksgiving (feat. Paul & Carolyn Rayne) - Episode 31
Join us and our family in thanking God for all He did in 2024!
S1E30 Perspective in God's Presence - Sermon by Ian S. Reyes (07/23) - Episode 30
Need some perspective? God has it for you. Join Ian as he breaks down how the perspective we need for any situation in life is found in God's presence! Sermon originally shared July, 2023 in Denver,…
S1E29 Why What You Believe About EGW Matters - Episode 29
Join Hannah and Ian as they reveal the deception in Ellen G. White's writings and explain how theology affects our everyday lives.0:00 Intro1:30 Why we're doing this episode3:00 Theology matters6:20…
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better than we thought has published 49 episodes since April 2024, covering topics in Christianity, Relationships.
better than we thought is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 58m.
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