Giving Grace With Alexandra Hansen

Romanticizing your life is everywhere right now—slow mornings, aesthetic routines, finding beauty in the little things… But what happens when chasing a feeling starts to disconnect you from real life? In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between appreciation and illusion, and how to romanticize your life in a way that’s actually healthy, grounded, and fulfilling. Because not every m...

Ever find yourself in a season where life is finally calm… but instead of feeling fulfilled, you feel bored? In this episode, we’re talking about why peace can feel unfamiliar—and even uncomfortable—when you’re used to chaos. From toxic patterns to emotional highs, we unpack how culture has trained us to crave intensity over stability, and why that can lead us to self-sabotage the very peace we pr...

Why do we feel the need to apologize for our homes? In this episode, we’re unpacking the quiet shame so many of us carry about having a messy house—and the deeper identity struggle underneath it. Somewhere along the way, we started believing that a clean home equals being “put together”… and a messy one means we’re falling short. But is that actually biblical? Through the story of Mary and Martha,...

They said they'd change...but they didn't. Why do some people apologize, promise things will be different, and still repeat the same behaviors? In this episode we explore the biblical difference between regret and real repentance, the deceptive nature of the human heart and why Scripture says true change always produces fruit.

Lies often seem small in the moment - but their impact on relationships, trust, and faith is anything but small. In this episode Alexandra explores what Scripture says about lying, why people fall into patters of deception, and how truth is the only path to real freedom and restored relationships.

Why did Jesus perform miracles everywhere — except where there was no faith? In this episode, we unpack the tension between God’s sovereignty and human freedom. Does faith control God? Does unbelief block miracles? Or is it about posture, openness, and consent? We explore the difference between doubt and hardened unbelief, how familiarity dulls expectancy, and what it really means that God “knocks...

How often do you say “I’m sorry” when you’ve done nothing wrong? In this episode, we talk about over-apologizing, shrinking to fit other people’s comfort, and how diluting your words diminishes their meaning. There’s a difference between humility and self-erasure. When “I’m sorry” becomes automatic, it loses its power. Mean what you say. Say what you mean. And stop apologizing for taking up space.

Have you ever celebrated someone publicly but struggled privately? Jealousy is one of the most common - and least confessed - struggles in the Christian life. In this episode, we will take a look at what Scripture teaches about jealousy, why it takes root, and how we can respond in a way that honors God. If comparison has been stealing your peace, this episode will help you shift your focus back t...

This episode unpacks the difference between surrendered prayer and spiritual confirmation-seeking. If you've ever prayed for direction but struggled to release control, this conversation will help you examine how you pray, what you expect from God, and what true surrender really looks like.

We’ve all said it—or heard it: “It’s not that deep.” It’s just a song. Just a show. Just a joke. Just a friendship. But what if the things we brush off as harmless are actually shaping us more than we realize? In this episode, we unpack why discernment matters in a culture that constantly tells us to relax, numb out, and stop thinking so much. We’ll talk about the subtle influence of music, entert...

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...

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 abo...

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...

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...

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...

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 p...

Family fractures run deep—but God’s grace runs deeper. In this heartfelt episode, Alexandra, Janie, and guest Angie English open up about estranged parent–child relationships from every side: a daughter who left, a mother who was left, and a family that stayed rooted in faith. Together they explore how healing, forgiveness, and hope can grow even in silence.

In this episode, Alexandra & Janie unpack the beauty and purpose behind life’s quieter seasons — the ones that don’t look productive on the surface but are deeply sacred beneath. Whether you’re in a waiting period, healing from burnout, or just feeling called to slow down, this conversation explores how God uses rest to renew, realign, and restore.

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...

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...

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, Pai...