Giving Grace With Alexandra Hansen

We love the idea of being known by God - but resist the process of being exposed by Him. This episode explores why self-examination is uncomfortable, why we avoid it, and how true spiritual growth requires radical honesty before God.

Many of us don’t struggle with faith—we struggle with stillness. In this episode, we explore how devotion can quietly turn into performance and why rest often feels harder than obedience. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, guilty for slowing down, or unsure who you are when you’re not producing, this conversation is for you. God isn’t asking for your hustle—He’s inviting you into His presence.

In this episode, Janie and Alexandra sit down to reflect on the lessons 2025 taught them—lessons they didn’t choose, but deeply needed. They talk about humility, learning to be still with God, and what obedience looked like in real life, not just in theory. This is an honest conversation about growth, surrender, and trusting God through seasons that stretched them.

How much of your life is shaped by other people’s opinions?

In this episode, we explore why caring what people think runs so deep, how people-pleasing quietly pulls us out of obedience, and what it looks like to live anchored in God’s truth instead of approval. Through Scripture and reflection, this episode invites you to stop shrinking, release the fear of judgment, and step into the freedom that comes from knowing who you are in Christ.

Broken families are biblical… but let’s be clear—they were never God’s original design.

In this episode, Alexandra pops off on a topic she’s deeply passionate about—accountability. Janie offers steady, biblical support and keeps things from turning into a full-blown rant.From absent parents and hidden children to the awkward reality of DNA tests exposing surprise siblings, they're talking about the stuff people would rather pretend doesn’t exist. Together, they tackle the uncomfortable truth: pretending you don’t have children doesn’t make them disappear—it just makes therapy more expensive later.

This episode is gritty, biblical, and unapologetically honest, with just enough humor to keep it from feeling like a family intervention. If you’ve ever wondered how broken families became so normalized—and whether we can do better as a generation—this conversation is for you. Can our generation finally choose truth and responsibility over secrecy?
Fair warning: this episode might step on toes… but healing usually does.

The Christmas story is one of the most familiar passages in Scripture—so familiar that it’s easy to overlook the deep, life-changing truths woven into it. In this episode, Alexandra and Janie break down the hidden lessons inside the Nativity, revealing what Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and even the stable itself teach us about faith, surrender, obedience, courage, and God’s unexpected ways. If you’ve ever wished for a fresh, heart-stirring look at the Christmas story, this episode will bring it back to life in a powerful way.

Discipline doesn’t have to mean pressure or perfection. In this episode, Alexandra and Janie reframe discipline through a biblical lens—showing how it’s rooted in love, grace, and intentional growth. With Scripture-based encouragement and practical wisdom, this conversation explores how discipline shapes who we become, even when motivation fades. A gentle reminder that faithfulness, not perfection, leads to lasting peace.

In this cozy, wisdom-packed episode, Janie shares ten powerful nuggets from Johnny Ardivantis’ Consider the Lilies—a book that invites us to slow down, breathe deep, and trust God’s gentle provision. Together, we unpack practical takeaways on worry, faith, identity, rest, and learning to see God’s fingerprints in the small and simple things. If your soul needs a reminder to stop striving and start trusting, this episode will feel like a warm hug from the Holy Spirit.

In this episode, Janie and Alexandra talk about why life groups and Bible study groups are essential for real spiritual growth and support. After sharing their own experiences with community, Janie asks Alexandra four powerful questions from a Craig Groeschel sermon—questions that spark honest reflection, deeper faith, and practical next steps in your walk with God.

The holiday season was never meant to be chaotic, draining, or overwhelming—yet for so many of us, that’s exactly how it feels. Between family expectations, financial pressure, social events, traditions, and the desire to “make everything perfect,” we can completely miss the quiet beauty of what this season is truly about.

In this episode, we talk about how to simplify the holidays, protect your peace, and return to the true reason for the season: Jesus. Through scripture, encouragement, and practical steps, we invite you into a slower, more intentional, Christ-centered holiday.