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

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If you're single and dreading "that" day coming around the corner... this episode is dedicated specifically to you. This is also our first-ever "solo episode," in which I (Grace) share some of my own personal journey of navigating singleness (especially around Valentine's Day), including: The very real challenges of being "content in singleness" in a world t...

Do you ever wake up from a dream and think: "That was weird..." but aren't sure what to make of it (OR if you even should)? Today, Grace sits down with her good friend Elani to dive into the series of unexpected events (including supernatural dreams) that brought her out of depression, suicidal thoughts, and the occult - and into healing , joy , and freedom way beyond what she ever...

Today we have a very special guest —someone we’ve admired from afar for 16+ years —throwback to our days of eagerly rushing home after school to watch every new episode of America’s Best Dance Crew (#IYKYK). Ben Chung has been a member of the world-famous dance crew the Jabbawockeez , (who rose to fame for winning the first season of ABDC) and later went on to co-found Kinjaz —both of which have b...

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Hey friends, this episode's a bit different! We wanted to share the real, raw, behind-the-scenes, in-progress testimony (that's STILL unfolding) of a personal life update (and what led up to it), including a few of the lessons God's been teaching us in the process, in hopes that it might encourage you in your own journey, too. NOTE: We recorded this in December 2023, so when we say...

Bob Lotich found himself at his breaking point in his early 20’s overwhelmed by debt and stranded 1,000 miles from home with only $7 to his name. After crying out to God for wisdom and discovering a simple Biblically-inspired formula, he reached a level of financial freedom he never dreamed possible: having a paid-off house by age 31 and even reaching a personal goal of giving $1 million AWAY by a...

What does it look like to honor God in our pursuit of health and fitness? Why is it so much harder to value health and wellness for some versus others? How can we set and stick to our 2024 health goals, without falling into the trap of *unhealthy* obsession? ------------ 🆓🎁 GET YOUR FREE 2024 GOAL-SETTING GUIDE: Start your New Year with clarity, intention, & actionable focus WITH God! Used &...

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When should we speak up, vs. just "let it go"? How do we love and honor both others AND ourselves well, even in the midst of conflict? How can we equip ourselves to navigate difficult conversations during the holidays?   Today, we sit down for a thought-provoking conversation with Kathy Khang, co-author of Loving Disagreement: Fighting for Community through the Fruit of the Spirit with M...

This week, on top of Alex's birthday, we're also celebrating our wedding anniversary! Marriage has been one of the BEST gifts ever—but it's also not all sunshine and rainbows. In honor of this milestone, we thought we'd share 3 key lessons that have been HUGE for our relationship (but aren't often talked about) that we've learned so far in the past 3 years. We are FAR...

Next Friday (December 15) is... *drumroll*... Alex's birthday!! 🎉 We did a fun and juicy Q&A for Grace's birthday that many of you enjoyed, so today we're doing Birthday Q&A (Alex's Version)... Grab some tissues 🥹 We dive into what makes Alex tick, light up, and tear up 🥲 We hope that this reflective conversation is both entertaining and inspiring for you in your own...

Steve Kang was a fervent Buddhist trying to reach Nirvana... But at the age of 19, after overdosing and believing he had no choice but to end his own life, he vividly experienced heaven and hell - and heard God's audible voice - which changed everything. Steve's near-death experience (NDE) was featured in the recent film After Death , whose director Stephen Gray we interviewed just last...

We are thrilled today to have Stephen Gray, the director of After Death, with us to unpack one of life's biggest questions (yet one that is far too often ignored): What happens when we die? From investigating thousands of near-death experiences, After Death is a film from Angel Studios that explores the spiritual and scientific dimensions of mortality with the guidance of New York Times bests...

Today, we're diving into Part 2 of a topic that's been close to our hearts and highly requested by our listeners: the intersection of faith and depression. Depression can often be an overwhelming , paralyzing , and isolating experience. It's easy to feel so stuck in the darkness, tempted to believe that there is "no way out," and that we're powerless to our thoughts a...

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 fo...

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 “p...

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...

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...

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 you...

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...

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...

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 g...

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 c...

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. Whethe...