Let's Unpack That with Alex & Grace | Christian Life Coaching, Faith, Marriage & Parenting
Alex & Grace: Christian Life Coaches, Faith-Driven Entrepreneurs, First-Time Parents Sharing Real Conversations on Faith, Marriage & Parenting
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Too often, the desire to "be wise with money” can very quietly, subtly trap you into constant worry, endless budgeting, and feeling STUCK - no matter how much you have in your bank account. In this episode, Alex opens up about his family history with money, and the journey and mindset shift God's led him through (including more recently) that FINALLY helped him find a new level of freedom... the kind that actually LASTS. We also talk about: how EASY it is to feel anxious in our world today ...
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Too often, the desire to "be wise with money” can very quietly, subtly trap you into constant worry, endless budgeting, and feeling STUCK - no matter how much you have in your bank account. In this episode, Alex opens up about his family history with money, and the journey and mindset shift God's led him through (including more recently) that FINALLY helped him find a new level of freedom... the kind that actually LASTS. We also talk about: how EASY it is to feel anxious in our world today ...
Too often, the desire to "be wise with money” can very quietly, subtly trap you into constant worry, endless budgeting, and feeling STUCK - no matter how much you have in your bank account. In this episode, Alex opens up about his family history with money, and the journey and mindset shift God's led him through (including more recently) that FINALLY helped him find a new level of freedom... the kind that actually LASTS. We also talk about: how EASY it is to feel anxious in our world today ...
There's simply NO denying that - ready or not - we're all now living (and trying to find our way) in a new era, particularly because of artificial intelligence and RAPIDLY growing technology! And the changes are only getting exponentially faster as we speak... So of course, we've been sitting on this a LOT, and wanted to openly share how we’ve been processing how we should engage with AI: As believers, as parents, as people who’ve worked in tech, and as followers of Jesus who simply want to...
YES... we're FINALLY sharing the FULL STORY (with DETAILS) of our daughter's birth! From what contractions *REALLY* feel like, to countless moments when we were at a LOSS and just so confused lol, to unexpected twists and turns - but also what we're GLAD we did and what we'd recommend to other new parents - this is our HONEST, borderline-TMI conversation about everything that went down on that fateful day. If you’ve ever wondered what a real, natural hospital birth is actually like (or you ...
Sooooo, yeah, we’ve been gone for a WHILE… and A. LOT. has happened, y'all. From the utter CRAZINESS of what it's been like becoming brand new (and incredibly clueless) parents, to one of the most UNEXPECTED career twists Alex (and our whole family) has ever gone through... we're excited to catch you guys up, as well as dive into some big updates! Notably: Alex felt led to share an AMAZING God story / job testimony that we pray will encourage those of you who are also in a waiting or wilderne...
🎁✍️ Get our FREE 2025 Goal-Setting Guide! → withthetrans.com/goalsFeeling stuck or uncertain about setting goals, when life feels unpredictable?We get it—especially during seasons of transition & unknowns, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or just sit back passively.In this episode, we get super personal about how we’re approaching setting new year's goals differently for 2025—especially in the midst of MANY unknowns as first-time parents.We also dive into:How goal-setting has impacted our li...
Are there times when you feel like your spiritual life has hit a wall? Maybe you’re just not “feeling it” with God lately, or your connection with him feels distant, routine, or stagnant.If so, you’re not alone—and we’ve been there, too. It's a common struggle that's part of our human experience... but the real danger is STAYING there.In this episode, we open up about our own personal experiences of feeling spiritually dry and even stale.We also share practical, real-life steps that help us r...
Do you ever feel like your faith is just another checkbox? Like you’re going through the motions, doing all the “right” things—going to church, saying your prayers, cracking open your Bible—but something still feels like it's missing?In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers on “lukewarm” Christianity, what it looks like, and why it’s so easy to slip into it. If you’ve ever felt the quiet tug for something more—a deeper connection, a real purpose, a faith and relationship with God that’s...
Ever feel like no matter how much you do, it’s still not enough? Like you’re on this exhausting hamster wheel, chasing the next task, project, achievement, or something else... but never really "arriving"?In Part 2 of this conversation on how to free ourselves from hustle culture, we’re diving into why we feel this way and how our fast-paced, busyness-glorifying world - along with all the pressures from family and society - keeps us stuck in that cycle. Join us as we talk about everything fro...
We’re diving into a topic today that feels more real than ever... especially as we all feel the weight of increasing responsibilities, roles, and expectations as we get older.It’s no secret that the pressures of adulting, career, and hustle culture all around us often perpetuate a constant cycle of stress and restlessness... So how do we resist and find freedom from the hustle?This episode is part 1 of our conversation where we open up about how, for us, spending intentional time with God has...
Hey friends! We. Are. BACK!!!Oh man, these past few months have been FULL of transitions—pregnancy updates, Alex stepping back into corporate life, deepening our spiritual foundations—and it's all been a mix of both ups and downs.We’re excited to catch up with you all, share some real-life real-TIME lessons we've been learning along the way, and dig into the messiness of transitions and the uncertainties of not knowing what’s ahead or what to do next...If you’re feeling the pull to step into ...
This was a bittersweet episode to record... But we wanted to bring you into our real, raw, still-in-progress process "behind the curtain" on why we're taking a break, when we're planning to be back, as well as what we're excited about next and share with y'all in the meantime!Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/withthetransJoin our email list to get our next updates: https://unpack.beehiiv.com/subscribeCatch Grace over on her YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gracetranWe love y'all and ...
How do you navigate unexplained trials and unimaginable tragedy... while still trusting and following God?Today we're joined by our friend Joe Oh, who is a Performance Coach, Speaker, and Educator for a very personal, vulnerable, and heartfelt conversation.Join us for both tears and laughter as we dive deep into:How generational inheritance impacts us, both in good and challenging waysHow God works through us and our families cross-generationallyThe raw reality of navigating pain and unexpect...
It's not every day you see two grown Asian American men unpack their generational trauma.Today, we're joined by John Chen, Founder & President at ABOUND Education and Life Coach, as he and Alex dive deep into a raw, vulnerable, and insightful conversation (and a mini impromptu LIVE coaching session) about their experiences, struggles, and lessons learned as Asian American sons of immigrant parents.Join us as we unpack:John's powerful testimony of how God spoke to him about leaving his sta...
🚨 [DOORS CLOSE SOON] Get the FOUNDERS' BONUS for Rhythms of Grace! 🌊Unlock LASTING FREEDOM from chronic work stress, overwhelm, & anxiety to thrive from a place of sustained PEACE, PURPOSE, & JOY!Join our transformative 12-week cohort-based group coaching program + signature course, with the loving accountability + support from us as your coaches + a consistent cohort of like-minded women committed to spurring each other on in learning to work (and THRIVE) GOD'S WAY.This is a once-in-...
🚨⌛ Get the FOUNDERS' BONUS for Rhythms of Grace 🌊Unlock LASTING FREEDOM from chronic work stress, overwhelm, & anxiety to thrive from a place of sustained PEACE, PURPOSE, & JOY!Join our transformative 12-week cohort-based group coaching program + signature course, with the loving accountability + support from us as your coaches + a consistent cohort of like-minded women committed to spurring each other on in learning to work (and THRIVE) GOD'S WAY.This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportun...
🚨⌛ Get the FOUNDERS' BONUS for Rhythms of Grace 🌊Unlock LASTING FREEDOM from chronic work stress, overwhelm, & anxiety to thrive from a place of sustained PEACE, PURPOSE, & JOY!Join our transformative 12-week cohort-based group coaching program + signature course, with the loving accountability + support from us as your coaches + a consistent cohort of like-minded women committed to spurring each other on in learning to work (and THRIVE) GOD'S WAY.This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportun...
🚨⌛ Get the FOUNDERS' BONUS for Rhythms of Grace 🌊 - Unlock LASTING FREEDOM from chronic work stress, overwhelm, & anxiety to thrive from a place of sustained PEACE, PURPOSE, & JOY!Join our transformative 12-week cohort-based group coaching program + signature course, with the loving accountability + support from us as your coaches + a consistent cohort of like-minded women committed to spurring each other on in learning to work GOD'S WAY.This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you do...
🆕 JOIN OUR NEW FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/overflowcollectiveThe goal of this FREE community is to provide one another with encouragement, guidance, community, prayer, & lovingly "spur each other on" to authentically LIVE OUT our faith at work (& life) - while pursuing emotional, mental, spiritual, & holistic wholeness according to God's design! We'd love for you to join us in it!!--------Struggling to hear from God or feel deeply connected to him?Fee...
[🎁 Don't miss our CELEBRATION GIVEAWAYS below!]This week we're celebrating our 1-YEAR PODVERSARY!!! 🎉It's hard to believe that a year's flown by since we first launched this podcast... since then, God's used this platform to impact literally thousands of people in ways we can't even see, support and amplify tons of incredible guests, and taught and stretched us SO MUCH along the way...Today, we're taking y'all behind the scenes and sharing six of the BIGGEST, real + raw lessons that have shap...
Struggling with chronic anxiety and stress at work?Whether it's being buried under never-ending workloads, looming deadlines, or constant indecision, most of us are NOT strangers to anxiety at work...Join us as we dive into three POWERFUL strategies (that are usually overlooked) to combat workplace stress and anxiety HEAD-ON.We hope these practical tips help you better manage work stress and anxiety, people-pleasing, overworking, and more.Also for this one, you'll want to make sure you listen...
Let's Unpack That with Alex & Grace | Christian Life Coaching, Faith, Marriage & Parenting
Too often, the desire to "be wise with money” can very quietly, subtly trap you into constant worry, endless budgeting, and feeling STUCK - no matter how much you have in your bank account. In this episode, Alex opens up about his family history with money, and the journey and mindset shift God's led him through (including more recently) that FINALLY helped him find a new level of freedom... the kind that actually LASTS. We also talk about: how EASY it is to feel anxious in our world today ...
