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The Better Way is a podcast committed to having conversations about anything and everything pertaining to following Jesus in everyday life.... more
FAQs about The Better Way:How many episodes does The Better Way have?The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.
August 21, 2023Episode 6: Growing Closer To Jesus Through Spiritual Practices w/Matt BraatenOn today's episode, I sit down with special guest Matt Braaten and have a down to earth conversation about following Jesus in the monotony of every day life. We talk about Matt's first experiences with church in rural Connecticut, his understanding of discipleship, and his growing passion for following Jesus through intentional spiritual practices. Matt is a deep well of wisdom, and it was a pleasure to chat with him in this episode. Enjoy!...more41minPlay
August 07, 2023Episode 5: Let's Talk About Boundaries w/Hali WinterRelationships can be difficult. And though modern culture promotes removing anyone from our lives that we determine “toxic” or “narcissistic”, Jesus calls us to deal with difficult relationships differently. So what do we do? What if someone is a bit "toxic"? What if someone is smothering, or critical? For married folks: what boundaries are necessary to protect a marriage? Can spouses have friends of the opposite sex? How do we know when a boundary is necessary, and what should that look like?Listen in today as Adam has a conversation with his wife Hali Winter about the importance of having boundaries in general relationships & married relationships....more42minPlay
July 24, 2023Episode 4: Practical Steps For Walking In Freedom Over Porn & Sexual SinThis episode is "Part 2" of this conversation surrounding porn & sexual sin. Last time, we talked about the magnitude of the problem, and today is all abut the solution. Thankfully, Jesus doesn't call us to figure things out on our own, but gives us a clear path out of bondage to sexual sin. The cost is high, but the freedom on the other side is so worth it.Video teaching: https://youtu.be/b2pBZ8c7BhA...more55minPlay
July 12, 2023Wednesday Word: Dealing With DoubtIt's time for Wednesday Word, but this one feels more like a regular episode to us. Doubt notoriously gets a bad rap in most church circles, but what if it can actually be a gateway to a deeper faith? If doubt is a normal part of life with God, how should it look? How do we deal with it? Listen in to today's episode for hope & practical ways to respond to the doubt in your own life....more30minPlay
July 10, 2023Episode 3: The Problem Of Porn & The Burden Of Sexual SinOn today's episode, we pull no punches. This one is candid. We'll talk about everything from the growing problem of porn, the shame that accompanies it, and have an honest chat about that squeamish word masturbation. In a hyper-sexualized culture that has deeply impacted the church, we need to talk about sexual sin, and find hope for change as we look to Jesus....more41minPlay
July 05, 2023Wednesday Word: Peeved Pharisees, Our Own Inner Pharisee, And Befriending Sinners The Way That Jesus DoesOn the next installment of Wednesday Word, we dig into Mark 2. Around every corner, it seems that there's another vexed Pharisee confused by the actions of Jesus. What was it about him that was causing such bewilderment? What can we learn from Jesus in how he interacted with the sinners and tax collectors of his day?...more21minPlay
June 28, 2023Wednesday Word: Living With Intention While We Wait For JesusOn this week's Wednesday Word, we chat about Matthew 24. As Jesus gets closer to the cross, he warns his disciples of some things to come, and encourages both them and us to stay alert as we anticipate his return....more28minPlay
June 26, 2023Episode 2: Boycotting Target, Christian Liberty, and How To Navigate Moral Gray AreasConsidering the recent LGBT positive clothing line made available for children, should Christians boycott Target? How does Christian liberty impact the conversation? And how do we think through the moral "gray areas" of Scripture, and interact with others that might have a different conviction? Listen in today as Adam, Matt & Ryan engage this culturally sensitive topic together....more36minPlay
June 21, 2023Wednesday Word: Transfigured Jesus, Fighting Against Stale Faith, and Cheeky RyanWednesday Word is back as we dive into Matthew 17. Listen in to the conversation as we discuss what to make of the transfiguration, how to recover a vibrant faith that has become stale or rote, and field a few cheeky questions from Ryan....more25minPlay
June 14, 2023Wednesday Word: an Upside Down Kingdom, Persecution vs. Being Uncomfy, and Snake-DovesListen in to our first Wednesday Word! Every week, we're digging into our 90-day journey through the gospels a little more deeply on Wednesdays, and today we'll talk about what Jesus meant when he announced the arrival of a Kingdom, what persecution is/what persecution isn't, and what it looks like to be "wise as serpents, but innocent as doves"(Matthew. 10:16). Join us!...more29minPlay
FAQs about The Better Way:How many episodes does The Better Way have?The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.