Giving Grace With Alexandra Hansen

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.

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.

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 about the stuff people would rather pretend doesn’t exist. Together, they tackle the uncomfortable truth: pretending you don’t have children doesn’t make them disappear—it just makes therapy more expensive later.This episode is gritty, biblical, and unapologetically honest, with just enough humor to keep it from feeling like a family intervention. If you’ve ever wondered how broken families became so normalized—and whether we can do better as a generation—this conversation is for you. Can our generation finally choose truth and responsibility over secrecy?Fair warning: this episode might step on toes… but healing usually does.

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, leads to lasting peace.

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.

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, 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 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.