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

If being generous scares you… that’s okay. Because that tension really is an invitation into a deeper revelation of God’s character and truth, his Kingdom principles, and so much more. Most of us know that it's "good" to be generous (financially AND otherwise)... and yet, it can also be challenging to know how (and how MUCH) God actually wants us to live that out in our everyday liv...

What does it mean (and look like) to build and manage wealth God's way? Today, we're sitting down with James Pelton – entrepreneur, investor, YouTuber with 52,000+ subscribers, passive income expert, husband, dad, and follower of Jesus. James has been on a mission to really live according to God's Word with radical faith - including around his finances. In a world where we often hav...

We're doing something special in celebration of Grace's birthday later this week! I (Alex) asked Grace to answer a mix of YOUR questions submitted through our Instagram story, as well as some other juicy ones I've thrown in myself. Get ready for some laughs , confessions , and embarrassing stories (and maybe some singing) in this special Q&A episode! 🥳 We hope you enjoy listeni...

Just because it's a good thing... doesn't mean you should do it. Every single day, we're faced with a number of decisions. For some of us, it can feel daunting just to choose a restaurant to go to, or pick items off a menu, or what outfit to wear to an event... Let alone higher-stake decisions, like who to date or marry, whether to change jobs, whether to move (especially in a seemi...

Do you struggle with a "love-hate" relationship with food? Even if it might not be obvious on the outside, many people actually struggle with their relationship with food - and not even realize it's doing them harm long-term. And because health and nutrition can conjure up different feelings of shame, guilt, or even apathy (depending on your history with food), it's something t...

More and more, the term "self-care" is getting tossed around in our culture and held in higher esteem. On the other hand, it's generally much more rare to hear about "soul care." Or, if we do (typically in Christian spiritual formation niches), it often still feels abstract and mysterious... So today, we want to demystify BOTH. Join us as we dive into the #1 voted-on topic...

What if we told you... you might be slowly losing your soul - without you even knowing it? Friends, we have something truly special for you today. We're sitting down with one of the most authentic, down-to-earth, humble and wise people we know—Alan George, leadership and strategic coach and former Church Online Pastor of 10 years at Life. Church (the church that created that YouVersion Bible...

Comparison can be a silent thief, robbing us of joy, contentment, and SO much more. In this episode, we dive into the complexities and nuances of comparison, sharing our own raw and honest (and ongoing) experiences with it - and what has been most helpful to us in overcoming it. Join us as we explore the hidden ways that comparison seeps into our lives, affecting us in ways we often don't eve...

Ever wonder what it's like to literally hear God's voice? But even when we don't... how can we still faithfully discern and take steps forward in the calling he has for us? Today we sit down with Chris Beth as he shares his inspiring personal story of how God led him from a 35-year-career in business to founding The Bucket Ministry, a non-profit organization that shares God’s love a...

Life is FULL of ups and downs. Our schedules quickly get packed . Our to-do lists often feel endless … and only keep getting longer. At the same time… God invites us to find REST, peace, and strength we need from him. But HOW do we practically do that, in the midst of an increasingly fast-paced world ? If there’s anyone who knows this struggle, it’s Anthony Kennada, Co-Founder and CEO of AudienceP...

Ever feel like work is swallowing you whole... like you're drowning in deadlines , responsibilities , and a constant pressure to do more than you might even be able to handle? Alicia Michelle, certified Christian Mindset NeuroCoach and host of The Christian Mindset Coach Podcast, joins Grace to open up about her personal journey of nearly losing her life to workaholism, what she’s learned and...

With Father's Day around the corner... we want to specifically dedicate this (very vulnerable ) episode to those of you who have a complicated relationship with your dad. In many cultures especially (such as ours as Asian Americans), it’s normal to feel unsure and ill-equipped to navigate the confusing and complex “love-hate” tensions we often feel with our parents... especially our dads. (Ev...

How do we navigate Pride Month as Christians? We all come from varying experiences, views, & emotions when it comes to the topic of sexual orientation. You might feel like the odd one out in your workplace , unsure of what to do in cultures that celebrate Pride. Or, you might feel like the odd one out in church circles , upset about Christians who seem bigoted or hateful. Or, you might identif...

Who is the Holy Spirit, and what does it actually look like to live Spirit-led? In light of yesterday's celebration of Pentecost, we were thinking about how we often know and hear about the Holy Spirit in terms of people's grand stories or amazing experiences... Yet, rarely do we get to peel back the layers around actually knowing, hearing, and experiencing the Holy Spirit for ourselves...

Are there things that seem to keep bothering you, like repeated mental patterns, trigger points, fears, anxieties, or insecurities that continue to hold you back? Because no one is perfect, by default, EVERY one of us has baggage and wounds from our past... whether we realize it or not. Whatever your story may be, it is GAME-CHANGING once you start to address and heal your generational wounds, bec...

Ever feel trapped by financial stress, have FOMO about increasing opportunities to make more money, obsessively read articles on side hustles, or just find yourself consumed with endlessly striving for more? In today's episode, we open up about how our respective upbringings have shaped our perspectives on money. We talk about how to address poverty mentality and share insights on common gene...

We often talk about God-centered relationships in terms of dating and marriage… but tend to undermine the importance and value of God-centered FRIENDSHIPS, which are essential for our mental, emotional, spiritual, and holistic health and thriving (and yet seem to be hard to find!). Today, we have a VERY special episode in store for you. As a friend, spiritual brother, and mentor to Alex, Paul Sohn...

One of the most common (yet most unspoken ) struggles of adulthood is making REAL friendships. In today’s episode, we sit down with David Kim, Discipleship and Formation Pastor at WestGate Church in San Jose and author of Made to Belong: Five Practices for Cultivating Community in A Disconnected World. From surveying more than 1,300 Christians, David discovered that the #1 most common challenge th...

Wondering if you should change your job? With so much fluctuation happening in the job market, increasing options, the shake-up of COVID, and many more factors… it seems like everyone and their moms are getting new jobs. Maybe you: Feel stuck in a job that you feel frustrated about Aren’t getting along with your boss or coworkers Just feel bored or maybe some FOMO and want to “explore your options...

Do you ever question the bigger purpose behind your work? Whether you're an employee, an entrepreneur, a small business owner, a stay-at-home parent, or on the job hunt... we all have moments when we struggle to see our work as truly meaningful. Maybe you feel like your job is just a boring list of tasks to complete.  Maybe you feel stressed and overwhelmed by your work and are dreading going...

What if we told you that the ONE answer to all your questions and struggles in life is right in front of you…  But you're probably overlooking it? In this week’s Pilot Episode (!!), we explore the #1 MOST important thing in life. It's something that’s so easy to overlook and undermine. But through it, we find answers to our questions; overcome the most painful struggles; have peace, purp...

Do you ever feel confused or unsure about how to navigate life's complexities through a faith perspective? Are you looking for practical tips and action steps to cultivate an authentic and deep relationship with God, others, and yourself in your everyday life? Do you want to learn how to approach work, career, relationships, and mental and emotional health from a biblical lens? If any of thos...