In this episode, Janie returns from the Unique Women’s Conference in Bismarck, ND, overflowing with golden nuggets of biblical wisdom and encouragement. Alexandra and Janie unpack her biggest takeaways—timeless truths about identity, purpose, and walking boldly in God’s calling as a woman of faith. Whether you missed the conference or simply need a soul-refreshing reminder of who you are in Christ, this episode will leave you uplifted, grounded, and inspired to live uniquely and unapologetically for Him.
In this episode, Alexandra and Janie sit down with Skyler, a passionate doula serving the Vancouver and Portland areas of the Pacific Northwest, to talk about the beauty of birth when it’s approached with peace, faith, and support. Skyler shares her personal journey into doula work with her business Serenity & Sage, what families can expect when hiring a doula, and how spiritual and emotional preparation can shape the entire birthing experience. Whether you’re expecting, supporting someone through pregnancy, or simply curious about holistic birth support, this conversation is full of wisdom, warmth, and real talk about bringing new life into the world.
In this heartfelt episode, Alexandra and Janie talk with Paige Kuhbacher about the stark difference between her two birth experiences. Her first birth was marked by frist time mom, not knowing what she didn’t know and a lack of intentional preparation. But her second birth was something entirely different. Surrounded by the steady love of her husband, covered in prayer, and anchored in peace, Paige walked through labor with a surrendered heart and a clear mind. She shares the practical and spiritual shifts that changed everything, offering a powerful reminder that birth can be both sacred and empowering when approached with faith and intentionality.
Have you ever felt closest to God while hiking, being outdoors, or working out? In this episode, Alexandra and Janie explore how nature and movement can become sacred spaces to encounter the Lord. Through Scripture and personal reflection, you’ll be inspired to see the trail, the gym, or even a quiet walk as invitations to draw near to the Creator.
We’ve all heard the phrase “kill them with kindness”—but is that really what God calls us to do? In this episode of Giving Grace, we unpack why this mindset isn’t biblical, what Billy Graham had to say about it, and how Scripture calls us to live differently. God doesn’t ask us to use kindness as a weapon, but to embody it as a fruit of the Spirit—flowing from genuine love, not hidden resentment or subtle revenge. Join me as we uncover the difference between cultural clichés and Christlike compassion.
In this episode, Alexandra and Janie call out the lie that biblical womanhood is oppression. True oppression is chasing the world’s applause and still coming up empty. True freedom is found in obedience to God. From Proverbs 31 to Titus 2, the Bible shows us that homemaking isn’t small—it’s warfare. It’s raising warriors, cultivating peace, and building a Kingdom legacy in a world that’s falling apart.
In this episode, Alexandra and Janie pull apart this parable and challenge you to stop letting fear, excuses, or comfort keep you from stepping up. God didn’t create you to bury your gift in the dirt. He created you to multiply it, to risk, to invest, and to live with bold faith.
If you’ve been holding back—this is your line in the sand.
In the wake of a heavy week for our nation, Alexandra turns to Scripture to seek clarity and grounding. Drawing from Ephesians 4:1–8, she reflects on how she has personally misinterpreted the concept of “peace” in the past and how that misunderstanding shaped her responses to conflict. With honesty and humility, she unpacks what true, biblical peace looks like—not avoidance or silence, but a balance of grace and truth. This episode offers encouragement and direction for believers navigating turbulent times, reminding us that our calling is not passive unity but Spirit-led maturity.
If Peter, Paul, or one of the early church believers walked into a modern Sunday service—complete with coffee bars, LED lights, and countdown timers—would they even recognize it as church? In this episode, we wrestle with the gap between the simple, Spirit-led gatherings of the first century and the polished productions of today. Is our way of “doing church” helping people meet Jesus—or have we traded intimacy for entertainment?
What do burgers, brisket, and Bible truths have in common? More than you might think! In this episode of Giving Grace, we take the everyday rhythms of summer backyard BBQs and connect them with the deeper lessons of faith. From learning patience while waiting on the grill to remembering that everyone has a seat at God’s table, we’ll explore how ordinary gatherings can remind us of extraordinary grace.
Sometimes the deepest wounds don’t come from outside the church—they come from within. In this conversation with Angie English, we dive into her raw and personal story of encountering the “Christian Karens” of church culture: the gossip, the judgment, the control, and the sideways looks that can leave lasting scars. Angie opens up about what it felt like to walk through church hurt, how she wrestled with her faith in the process, and the surprising ways God brought healing and redemption out of the pain.
If you’ve ever felt bullied, silenced, or shamed by people who claimed to represent Christ, this episode will remind you that God’s love is bigger than human brokenness—and that His church is meant to be a place of grace, not gossip.
In this episode, we sit down with Lyndee Richardson to hear her inspiring journey of leaving a secure teaching career to start Little Leaps of Faith Preschool. Lyndee shares how trusting God’s timing and guidance gave her the courage to step out, take risks, and walk through the doors He opened—while learning to let go of the ones He closed. Her story is one of bold faith, perseverance, and obedience, and a beautiful reminder that when we trust God with our future, He equips us for the calling He’s placed on our hearts.
Ever found yourself wondering if a missed opportunity was God protecting you or the enemy distracting and derailing you? In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into how to spiritually discern whether a closed door is divine redirection or a spiritual attack. With biblical examples and real-life insights, we’ll unpack the tension between patience and perseverance, peace and resistance, and trust and testing. If you’re facing confusion or frustration in this season, this conversation is for you.
What does it look like to build a marriage on Christ from the very beginning—especially in a lifestyle as unpredictable as rodeo? In this episode, we sit down with Laura Elshere to hear how she and her husband are learning to keep Jesus at the center of their first year of marriage. From rodeo life to navigating faith and communication as newlyweds, Lauren shares practical wisdom, honest reflections, and a beautiful reminder that when Christ is the foundation, even a fast-paced life can feel rooted.
A lot of people aren’t walking away from God—they’re walking away from the pain, the judgment, and the hypocrisy they found inside the church walls. In this episode, we hold space for those who have been wounded by religion, not rejected by God. Whether you’ve felt burned by a pastor, isolated by church culture, or just plain exhausted by the performance of it all, this conversation is for you.
What if being “blessed” didn’t mean comfort, success, or popularity? In Matthew 5, Jesus opens His most famous sermon—the Sermon on the Mount—with a radical list of who is truly blessed in the Kingdom of God. Spoiler: it’s not who the world would choose. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the Beatitudes, one by one, and discovering how Jesus flips the script on what it means to live a good, godly life.
This is for the spiritually hungry, the grieving, the peacemakers, the persecuted—and anyone longing for a faith that’s deeper than surface-level blessings.
What if being “blessed” didn’t mean comfort, success, or popularity? In Matthew 5, Jesus opens His most famous sermon—the Sermon on the Mount—with a radical list of who is truly blessed in the Kingdom of God. Spoiler: it’s not who the world would choose. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the Beatitudes, one by one, and discovering how Jesus flips the script on what it means to live a good, godly life.
This is for the spiritually hungry, the grieving, the peacemakers, the persecuted—and anyone longing for a faith that’s deeper than surface-level blessings. Fair warning, ya girls get to yappin', so this is a two part series.
In this episode, we're diving into what discipleship really means beyond Sunday mornings and Bible studies. Discipleship isn't a program - it's a lifestyle. It's the daily, sometimes gritty, commitment to follow Jesus, be transformed by Him, and help others do the same. We'll talk about what it looks like to be a disciple in today's world, how to grow in your walk with Christ, and why spiritual maturity requires more than convenience-level faith.
We live in a world that glorifies "matching" energy - if they're cold, be colder. If they're distant, disappear. But as followers of Jesus, we're called to reflect His heart, not someone else's dysfunction. In this episode, we'll talk about the toxic trend of mirroring people's energy and why guarding your spirit is more powerful (and more peaceful) than playing emotional chess.
Ever been told you’re too emotional, too loud, too deep, too sensitive, too intense, or too honest? Girl, same. In this episode, Alexandra and Janie get real about what it means to be a woman who feels deeply, dreams boldly, and refuses to shrink just to make other people comfortable.
You’ll learn how to stop apologizing for how God wired you—and how to start walking boldly in your calling without editing yourself to stay palatable. You’re not too much. You’re just not for everyone—and that’s exactly how it’s supposed to be.