Let's Unpack That with Alex & Grace | Christian Life Coaching, Faith, Marriage & Parenting

Let's Unpack That with Alex & Grace | Christian Life Coaching, Faith, Marriage & Parenting

By Alex & Grace: Christian Life Coaches, Faith-Driven Entrepreneurs, First-Time Parents Sharing Real Conversations on Faith, Marriage & ParentingReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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  • 3 MYTHS About Depression + Our Personal Experiences ("I'm Christian & I Have Depression" Pt. 1) | Ep. 31

    Is it "okay" to have depression as a Christian? Did people in the Bible ever experience depression? And what do we do when we find ourselves in a dark and hopeless place, DESPITE knowing all the "Christian truths"?

    Today, we're sharing part 1 of 2 on the topic of faith and depression (one of our most highly-voted-on topics to date). (Subscribe to our newsletter to vote for future ones!)

    We talk about our own personal experiences - from years ago, but also even more recently leading up to this episode release. We dive into the unspoken challenges so many of us (including biblical heroes and giants of faith) face, 3 common myths about depression that many people (including Christians) have, and what we've personally found to be helpful in how to view and think about depression - either for ourselves or for those around us suffering through it.

    If you or someone you love struggle with depression: you are not alone.

    You are more valuable, worthy, and powerful than you think - no matter what you're experiencing right now.

    We pray that God uses this conversation to speak hope into your heart, and strength to keep on going.

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    ⭐  KEY TOPICS:

    • 3:38 - Alex’s experiences
    • 9:06 - Grace’s experiences 
    • 17:58 - Myth #1
    • 21:11 - Myth #2
    • 23:22 - Myth #3
    • 25:05 - Defining Depression Today vs. in Biblical Times
    • 27:47 - Depression in the Bible?
    • 30:03 - Examples in the Bible / history
    • 33:16 - What God says to you in your suffering
    • 36:14 - 2 unexpected gifts from suffering
    • 39:30 - An unexpected experience Grace had recently & final encouragements for anyone going through depression right now

    And more...

    *If you're contemplating suicide, call or text the U.S. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for 24/7, free and confidential distress support and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. For those outside the U.S., please

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    50 min
  • What People Don't Tell You About Grieving - with Natasha Smith (Author of Can You Just Sit with Me? Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life) | Ep. 30

    How do we grieve healthily AND find real hope?

    We often associate grief with the loss of a loved one or a serious tragedy... But grief is much more common than we think. It’s a natural part of life’s transitions, unexpected hurts, and a wide variety of challenges.

    Yet, most of us were never taught how to grieve well. Instead, we default to pushing our hard emotions to the side and fight to stay “positive” and “have more faith.”

    Because deep down, we’re scared of being so overwhelmed by our losses - that we lose ourselves in the process.

    Today, we sit down with Natasha Smith, author of Can You Just Sit with Me? Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life. Through her personal journey of navigating 30+ years of painful losses, she shares insights on why healthy grieving matters, as well as how to allow grief to draw us closer to God rather than pull us away.

    We also dive into the unspoken aspects of grief and uncomfortable emotions, from "invisible grief" that usually gets overlooked, to managing the tension of grieving honestly WHILE putting our faith in God at the same time.

    If you or someone you know might be experiencing grief (maybe without even realizing it), there is hope for you.

    As Natasha says, it’s not a matter of getting OVER grief - but of allowing God to help you THROUGH it.

    Let’s dive into what that looks like - and practical ways of finding hope and healing, even in the midst of real pain and disappointment.

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    • 2:48: Natasha's personal journey & what led her to write this book
    • 8:18: What is grief & why it matters
    • 11:15: Invisible & unrecognized grief
    • 15:03: Growing closer vs. drifting away from God
    • 20:15: Practical ways to process grief & lament with God
    • 24:50: Bereavement leave & societal constraints
    • 27:52: "Why do I need more time/space than others?"
    • 32:00: Does grief ever go away? (WandaVision)
    • 38:30: Collective grief (Israel-Hamas war, social & racial injustices, etc.)
    • 45:09: How to ask for help (or space) when you're grieving
    • 48:08: How to help others who are grieving
    • 49:40: Last words for those who a

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Should Christians Celebrate HALLOWEEN? (Dark vs. Scary, Black Mirror, Dressing up as Jesus?) | Ep. 29

    Ever wonder if it's okay for Christians to celebrate Halloween? It's a question that sometimes comes up in the back of our minds, but one that most of us usually just ignore. 

    For some, Halloween is just harmless fun with candy and costumes. For others, Halloween is associated with spiritual darkness and should be avoided at all costs.

    We believe God invites us to engage with him and do things out of conviction and intention (rather than passivity and ignorance), so it’s worth the thought and conversation to understand WHY & HOW we choose to participate (or NOT participate) in any activity–including Halloween.

    We invite you to join us with an open mind and heart as we dive into the nuances of Halloween (and other popular celebrations / activities) and faith and share 3 key questions to think about – and hope you'll find clarity and ideas for how to honor and glorify God in ALL that you do.


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    ⭐  KEY TOPICS:

    • 2:45 - Our own experiences with Halloween
    • 7:30 - Some context around Halloween in culture
    • 9:26 - Question #1 & why it matters
    • 10:52 - Question #2 & thoughts on media like Black Mirror, Parasite, Squid Game, Game of Thrones
    • 15:14 - Question #3 & practical ideas for “redeeming” Halloween
    • 20:15 - "Dark" vs. "Scary"
    • 21:55 - Final Thoughts & Recap
    • And more...

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    28 min
  • For The Person Who’s Doubting Their Faith | Ep. 28

    What do you do when you aren’t sure if you even believe in God anymore?

    “Is Jesus truly worth following? Is God even real? What if this Christianity stuff is all made up?”

    We often think of doubt as a bad thing—a hindrance to faith.

    But what if doubt is actually a vital element of what real faith is?

    In this episode, we share our personal journeys and testimonies of walking through doubt, despair, and seeming hopelessness—3 powerful takeaways we still carry with us today.

    If you’re questioning your faith, or know someone who is, this episode is for you.

    We pray that it gives you comfort knowing you’re not alone, along with strength and hope to keep going.

    ➡️ GET THE EPISODE "REFLECT & APPLY" GUIDE (& MORE RELEVANT RESOURCES):
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    ⭐  KEY TOPICS:

    • 2:02 - Grace’s experience going through a “dark night of the soul”
    • 23:30 - Alex’s experience wrestling with doubts after deciding to follow Jesus
    • 32:28 - Key Takeaway #1
    • 36:52 - Key Takeaway #2
    • 39:00 - Key Takeaway #3
    • 42:16 - If you’re on the fence about believing
    • 45:43 - How to best support someone in your life who might be doubting their faith
    • 49:00 - Recap & Recommended Resource
    • 53:35 - A prayer for you ❤️
    • And more...

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    56 min
  • Is It BAD To Have Desires? (How To Manage The Tension Between DESIRE & SURRENDER) | Ep. 27

    Do you ever feel bad "wanting" something, when the Bible tells us "I shall not want"?

    Join us as we unravel common misconceptions about desire that many Christians hold, share 4 practical tips to help you discern whether your desires align with God's, and 3 MORE tips (based on what we've learned ourselves) to help you "hold the tension" of reflecting on your honest desires AND trusting God's goodness and faithfulness.

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    Grace's testimony of getting into Google without applying

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    ⭐  KEY TOPICS:

    • 1:25 - Common misconceptions about desire
    • 2:05 - Discernment Tip #1
    • 3:35 - Discernment Tip #2
    • 3:54 - Discernment Tip #3
    • 4:08 - Discernment Tip #4
    • 6:37 - Grace's personal example of misconceptions
    • 11:50 - Alex's personal example of discovering insights out of desire
    • 12:58 - Lack vs. Desire
    • 17:08 - Tension-Holding Tip #1
    • 19:55 - Tension-Holding Tip #2
    • 24:08 - Tension-Holding Tip #3
    • 31:11 - Recap + Final Encouragements
    • And more :)

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    36 min
  • What Do I Do When My Prayers STILL Aren't Answered? (5 UNEXPECTED Gifts Of UNANSWERED Prayers) | Ep. 26

    How do you keep standing strong in faith… even when your prayers STILL haven’t been answered… and it HURTS?

    Today, we dive deep into this very common, and often painful, and often deeply private, struggle. How do we honestly grapple with unanswered prayers - and all the complex emotions, doubts, and internal tensions that come with them?

    Tune in as we share our personal experiences, including Grace journeying through this in singleness and Alex's struggles in less-than-ideal job situations.

    We unpack five hidden blessings we’ve personally gleaned in these seasons that can be easily overlooked… but once we pay attention to them, we realize are key to our own transformation.

    We also share practical tips for how to “wait well” - and take care of your heart, mind, and soul when you’re still in the season of “not yet.”

    If you're feeling discouraged or find yourself in waves of doubt because of the dreams or desires that haven’t come to fruition yet… friend, you are NOT alone.

    We pray this conversation encourages you and equips you with perspectives and tools for greaterhope, strength, and endurance to keep going.

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    ⭐  KEY TOPICS:

    • 3:19 - Personal examples of our own “not yet” seasons
    • 5:47 - Toxic “Scripture-slapping”
    • 7:21 - How NOT to comfort someone going through this struggle
    • 9:03 - The danger of “conditional” thinking
    • 10:46 - Gift #1 of unanswered prayers
    • 13:43 - Gift #2 of unanswered prayers
    • 18:39 - Gift #3 of unanswered prayers
    • 29:00 - Gift #4 of unanswered prayers
    • 35:00 - Gift #5 of unanswered prayers
    • 45:50 - Practical tips if you’re feeling this
    • 49:02 - Key takeways & Final encouragements
    • 51:00 - A prayer for you ♥️
    • And more...

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    54 min
  • "I Went From Working 60+ Hours/Week to 2 HOURS/Day!" | SUPERNATURAL Productivity with Christy Childers | Ep. 25

    How can you be EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit to excel in your work AND boldly share Jesus through it?

    We could NOT be more excited to share this riveting conversation with our friend Christy Childers of Pray For Tech and Original Design Co. (and former Global Lead for Christians@Facebook).

    Join us as Christy shares powerful real-life testimonies of God moving in and through corporate workplaces, as well as practical tools and tips for deepening your intimacy with the Holy Spirit amidst busy work schedules, supernaturally multiplying your effectiveness and results, and boldly reflecting and sharing Jesus - wherever you are.

    This rich conversation will leave you with REFUELED faith and a RENEWED perspective on your God-given, Kingdom "job description."

    We pray it encourages you and empowers you to walk confidently in the divine assignment God has uniquely and specifically given you!

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    ⭐  KEY TOPICS:

    • 3:30 - How Christy went from being an anti-Christian agnostic, to being an all-in Christian, to being a marketplace missionary at Facebook (Meta)
    • 11:45 - How to overcome stagnant faith and what it looks like to intentionally and practically grow more in love with Jesus
    • 16:02 - The mindset shift needed to truly prioritize the most important time of your entire day
    • 19:25 - What the fastest-growing underground church movements in the world do that most Christians don't
    • 20:49 - Trusting God with our time
    • 23:11 - Why most Christians feel unable to share Jesus with their co-workers (& how to overcome it)
    • 27:31 - The common orphan mindset that hinders us from knowing God as Father (& practical tips to transform it)
    • 37:07 - Testimonies that are coming out of equipping believers to be missionaries in their (wide variety of) spheres of influence
    • 43:18 - God's promise in his Word and what that means for believers in the marketplace
    • 45:15 - Practical step for inviting the Holy Spirit into your work
    • 50:00 - A prayer for you ❤️

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    57 min
  • DIVINE Downloads: How to Partner with God in Tech & Innovation - with Ryan & Briana Collins | Ep. 24

    How should Christians approach, develop, and leverage technology and AI through God's lens?

    Today, we sit down with Ryan Collins, CEO of Bethel School of Technology and author of The God of Tech, and Briana Collins for an in-depth, thought-provoking conversation on the intersection of faith, technology, and innovation.

    We guarantee that this fascinating conversation, which is PACKED full of gems and helpful tools, will inspire and empower you - as we explore how to tap into "spiritual intelligence," discern God's voice and ideas over our own, be conduits of heaven in our workplaces, stay connected with God amidst busyness, use divine strategies for developing and leveraging technology... and so much more.

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    ⭐  KEY TOPICS:

    • 1:17 - What led you to writeThe God of Tech? 
    • 4:12 - Why emphasize the technology industry in terms of the next great movement of God?
    • 10:14 - Believers as intersections of heaven and earth
    • 12:40 - Examples of how to usher heaven to earth at work
    • 16:48 - What is spiritual intelligence, & how do we access it?
    • 24:12 - How do I know if something's from God, or from myself?
    • 33:04 - How do we actually cultivate and prioritize a true "yada" intimacy with God amidst the busyness of life?
    • 36:33 - What are signs of God's grace in what he's called us to?
    • 37:58 - How do we reconcile seeming contradictions in the Bible?
    • 39:35 - Approaching TIME differently through God's eyes
    • 42:25 - What Daniel teaches us about intimacy with God
    • 46:13 - How to tell between God's grace "lifting" vs. a difficult situation he wants you to keep walking through
    • 49:03 - The difference between easy vs. fun
    • 51:24 - The difference between your assignment vs. calling
    • 53:07 - How should believers view, approach, and/or leverage AI?
    • 58:34 - Innovation's true intent through the lens of God's Kingdom
    • 59:48 - A prayer for you ❤️

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    👋 ABOUT OUR GUESTS:
    Ryan and Briana Collins are passionate about helping other believers dream and partner wi

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    1 hr 3 min
  • 3 Reasons Why You HAVEN'T Been Able To Change (& How To Overcome Them) | Ep. 23

    This is probably one of the MOST IMPORTANT episodes we've recorded to date.

    Ever wonder: What is it exactly that's keeping you STUCK?

    Whether it's overcoming comparison, fear of people's opinions, imposter syndrome, financial anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, confusion and purposelessness, insert-your-own-struggle-here... today, we're unpacking (like, really unpacking) 3 common barriers to experiencing lasting freedom and transformation.

    We talk about everything from the impact of our childhood experiences, to how to get out of toxic self-talk cycles, to our heart-mind connection and how to get authentically - and powerfully - connected with God and ourselves.

    Join us as we dissect the invisible culprits likely holding you back from seeing the changes you deeply desire, as well as give you practical examples to help you take steps forward.

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    KEY TOPICS:

    • 00:00:55 - Reason #1
    • 00:06:00 - Common symptoms
    • 00:07:05 - 🔑 Practical Solution
    • 00:08:05 - Alex’s personal examples
    • 00:16:20 - The power of someone guiding us through the process
    • 00:18:47 - Grace’s personal example
    • 00:25:19 - Reason #2
    • 00:26:06 - Selflessness vs. self-neglect
    • 00:29:19 - The impact of growing up in an unstable environment
    • 00:32:00 - Common symptoms
    • 00:32:57 - 🔑 Practical Solution
    • 00:33:34 - Where shame and self-condemnation often stem from
    • 00:35:35 - Self-care vs. selfishness
    • 00:38:03 - Sample “encounter script” to help you heal
    • 00:40:04 - Reason #3
    • 00:41:11 - The danger of solely “logical” reasoning
    • 00:42:25 - Examples re: food and p*rn
    • 00:45:22 - 🔑 Practical Solutions
    • 00:47:40 - A key theme across ALL of our episodes
    • 00:50:09 - The importance of humility and ownership
    • 00:52:06 - ⏪ Recap
    • 00:53:10 - 👟 Action Step
    • 01:00:06 - A prayer for you ♥️

    NOTE: At one point, Grace (vaguely) mentioned we “didn’t do marriage counseling,” but what she meant was we weren’t doing it at the time she was talking a

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Beauty From Ashes: Maui Locals Share How To Help Those Affected By The Maui Fires | Ep. 22

    How can we navigate tragedy with both grief and hope?

    In this special episode, we sit down with house church pastors (and first-ever couple on the podcast) Jared and Candace Madamba, as they share their personal experiences of the Maui fires and how they've been processing everything going on - but also the opportunities and signs of hope they see, even amidst the heaviness of tragedy.

    Whether you're looking for ways to help those affected by the Maui fires, or simply want to be inspired by real-life examples of how to find hope and redemption in the midst of darkness, we invite you to join us for this candid conversation as we explore the unshakable power of faith and the Ohana spirit that we're called to embody anywhere we are in the world.

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    ⭐  KEY TOPICS:

    • 0:00 - Context & goal of this episode
    • 3:47 - How Jared & Candace met
    • 8:00 - Jared & Candace's experience during the Lahaina & Kula fires
    • 22:54 - How did you respond / process everything?
    • 25:12 - Jared's experience having to go to work the next day
    • 28:22 - The strength of community helping each other
    • 33:32 - What is Maui like now?*
    • 34:31 - Clarity on whether should people visit Maui or not
    • 39:08 - Prophecies of spiritual revival on Maui
    • 42:29 - Gospel opportunities out of tragedy & devastation
    • 45:57 - What are practical ways people can help those displaced or affected by the Maui fires?
    • 48:49 - How do I know what exactly is the "best" way for me to help?
    • 51:44 - Last notes & encouragements

    *Note: This episode was recorded on August 22, so there may have been updat

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