Mango Diaries Podcast

We just got back from the THINQ Summit in Nashville, and this episode is basically us processing everything we heard, experienced, and are still thinking about. 

Our biggest takeaway? Don’t force the door. Pray. Pay attention. Stay faithful. And trust that God’s timing is better than our own.

We also talk about the spiritual realm, the power of genuine Christian community, asking better questions instead of always searching for easy answers, and learning to rest in God’s sovereignty.

Plus… a popped tire, a rental van, a Walmart detour, four kids, and an early flight to Costa Rica. 😂

Come listen, think with us, and let us know: What’s something God has been teaching you about His timing lately?

What does it actually mean to live intentionally? In this spontaneous episode of Mango Diaries, we unpack the difference between simply wanting something and actually building the habits, discipline, and follow-through to live it out.

In this episode we explore what “intentional risk taking with Jesus” really means: taking small steps when you feel a nudge, pursuing what matters, and trusting God even when you don't know exactly where the path will lead.

Intentional living isn't about getting everything right. It’s about knowing what matters, taking the next step, and being willing to grow along the way.

What is it really like living in Costa Rica as an expat? In this episode of Mango Diaries, we take you behind the scenes of four years living abroad in Costa Rica and share the highs, lows, and lessons we’ve learned along the way.

From the laid-back pura vida lifestyle, tight-knit communities, Spanish and incredible nature to tropical bugs, expensive groceries, car-buying challenges, and the realities of everyday life, we’re sharing the things you might not hear about on a typical Costa Rica vacation.

Note* Alison was pregnant while filming this episode and abruptly ends it because her legs were numb!

What does it mean to take a risk with faith? In this episode, we talk honestly about risk in relationships, careers, finances, family, and following God into the unknown. 

We share stories of risks that paid off and how our perspective on risk has changed through different seasons of life. Taking small steps of faith can build our “faith muscles” and give us the courage to trust God with what comes next. 

If you’ve been wondering whether it’s time to take a risk, make a change, or simply trust God more deeply, this conversation is for you. 

After ten years living in a country other than the United States, our home country, we explore the pros and cons of life abroad.

Is the grass really greener on the other side?

Is language learning worth it?

Join us this week as we talk through our favorite and not so favorite parts of living abroad.

It's our first episode! Today we are sharing the nitty gritty behind the podcast. Who we are and why we've decided to start the mango diaries podcast. 

Let's go!