Do you feel lost and unsure about your purpose in life? Do you desire to live out God’s will for your life, but have no idea where to start? Are you struggling with doubt and loneliness, and wish you had someone to support you as you grow in your connection with God? I’m so excited you’re here! In this podcast, we’ll explore the Bible to help you understand God’s will and purpose in your life. You’ll build consistency in reading the Word and your prayer life, so you can strengthen your personal convictions and experience the peace and happiness that comes from a life rooted in God. We'll also explore how your faith can help you build peaceful relationships with family and friends and guide you in helping others. Hi, I am Alexandra, mom of 2 incredible children and married to my best friend and partner in the faith. For years, I tried to find happiness and a sense of purpose in all the wrong places. I consumed endless self-help books, I would study more, analyze my past, find temporary relief in world distractions, try avoidance for temporary relief, attempt to change others in the hope of improving my relationships, only to find myself exhausted, living in my past, not enjoying the present and with no hope for a future. I had so many dreams but no direction to where my next step would be. I finally realized that if I wanted to find lasting peace, I had to build my life on a solid unshakable foundation. I found Christ and the amazing peace that comes from being fully known and loved unconditionally. With the help of mentors, I understood God’s will for my life and developed an unwavering relationship with Him. And I am thrilled to share it with you and give back as I was poured into. Are you ready to finally find peace for your soul? Partner with the Everlasting God and discover your life's purpose, His amazing will for you, and how to walk in His steps. Experience fulfilling relationships and a sense of purpose that surpasses anything you can dream or imagine. Open your Bible, put in those earbuds, and listen up! God is speaking to you. He is making everything new. Do you perceive it? Let's get started.
If life feels overwhelming, if you’re exhausted and wondering why peace seems out of reach—this episode is for you.
In today’s heartfelt and hope-filled conversation, I share three powerful, biblical truths about peace that will meet you right where you are. Whether you’re parenting through hard seasons, facing emotional or spiritual fatigue, or simply longing for rest in the middle of chaos, you’ll find encouragement and clarity he...
What if anxiety isn’t a flaw—but a signal calling you back to God? In this powerful episode of Curious for Christ, I sit down with Christian leadership and mental health coach Eric Gilbert to explore how faith, neuroscience, and past wounds intersect—and how healing in Christ is not only possible, but promised.
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In this episode, we’re digging deeper into one powerful truth from Episode 105:
The Word of God grows spiritual fruit we can’t manufacture.
Jesus calls our hearts “soil” in Matthew 13—and this week, we’re asking:
What kind of soil is your heart?
Is it soft? Shallow? Distracted? Dry? God prepares our hearts through His Word—so that we can live fruit-filled, purpose-driven lives.
Whether you’re in a season of spiritual dryness,...
Welcome back to Curious for Christ! In today’s episode, we’re exploring something deeply personal, incredibly practical, and spiritually powerful: how God’s Word actually transforms you—from the inside out.
Maybe you’ve been feeling spiritually dry, unsure where to start in Scripture, or wondering why reading the Bible doesn’t feel as life-giving as it used to. This episode will meet you right there.
We’ll walk through five...
Many believers have unknowingly exchanged truth for cultural influence—and wonder why they feel spiritually dry, confused, or insecure. In this powerful conversation, Dr. John West exposes the subtle ways culture shapes our thinking—and how returning to God’s Word can restore your peace, clarity, and confidence in Christ.
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Are you feeling lonely, anxious, spiritually stuck—or like you’re carrying more than God ever intended you to?
In today’s episode, we explore the truth that you were never meant to do life alone. God designed the Church not as a building, but as a living, breathing family—the Body of Christ. When we step out of community, we become more vulnerable to spiritual attack, isolation, and discouragement.
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Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in the same place — going in circles, facing detours, or walking a longer road than you expected? You’re not alone. In this episode of Curious for Christ, Alexandra explores how God uses those very detours and circles to strengthen your faith and shape you into the person He’s calling you to be, unshakable in your faith in Him. Remember, you belong to Him!
Through the story of the Israelites’ wilde...
Have you ever felt abandoned by God?
Like you’re doing all the things—praying, showing up, staying faithful—and yet… the silence is deafening?
In today’s episode, Alexandra speaks directly to that lonely place. Drawing from Scripture and personal reflection, she unpacks 5 powerful truths to anchor your heart when God feels absent. This episode is a reminder that silence is not the same as absence, and even in the dark, God is fo...
When anxiety takes over, how do you trust God—especially when the outcome is uncertain?
In this episode of Curious for Christ, we’re unpacking five practical ways to walk by faith, not sight. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, afraid, or stuck trying to control what you can’t, this is your invitation to breathe, let go, and trust the One who sees the bigger picture.
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Have you ever felt spiritually dry… or unsure where to begin when it comes to reading the Bible again? In this powerful and grace-filled episode, I sit down with Philip Nation—pastor, author, teacher, and Bible publisher at Thomas Nelson—to talk about reigniting your hunger for Scripture, approaching God’s Word with fresh eyes, and letting the Bible read you.
We explore why spiritual hunger is a gift, how God meets us in our weaknes...
Have you ever felt spiritually stuck—like you’re doing all the “right” things but still feel far from God? This episode is for you.
In today’s conversation, I share a deeply personal and biblical perspective on why we sometimes feel disconnected from God. It’s not always a lack of effort—it’s often a quiet rebellion: our tendency to trust everything but Him.
But here’s the beautiful truth—God doesn’t just correct rebellion. He heals ...
In this deeply honest and inspiring episode of Curious for Christ, I sit down with Kathy Heinen, co-author of "Spiritual Discovery: Seven Principles for Spiritual Growth". Kathy shares her personal journey—from navigating a painful marriage to experiencing deep healing through Christ—and how God’s presence, not our performance, is the key to transformation.
Together, we discuss how our emotions are not obstacles ...
In today’s episode, we’re talking about one of the most challenging—but freeing—aspects of the Christian journey: letting go of control. From early messages about strength and performance to the pressures of adulthood, many of us were conditioned to believe that control equals safety. But Scripture invites us to surrender—to trade anxiety and striving for God’s peace.
You’ll discover:
• What the Bible says about surren...
What do you do when your plans keep falling apart? When the dreams you prayed for unravel or the doors you were sure God opened suddenly slam shut? In today’s episode of Curious for Christ, I walk us through Luke 24 and the Emmaus Road—the sacred, in-between space where disappointment meets the presence of Jesus.
We explore how spiritual transformation often comes not in the fulfillment of our plans, but in the death of ou...
In this vulnerable and faith-filled episode of Curious for Christ, I sit down again with Gordon Ferguson—author, teacher, and spiritual leader with over 50 years in ministry. You may remember him from our most listened-to episode on God’s view of women.
This time, we explore his most personal book: God and Cancer. It’s a raw and honest conversation about mortality—not to stir fear, but to awaken faith, clarity, and purpose.
We discus...
Have you ever looked around and felt like you didn’t belong—even in spaces where you’ve shown up faithfully? In this heartfelt and vulnerable episode, I share my personal journey of wrestling with comparison, grief, delayed dreams, and the quiet question many of us ask:
“Why would God show me what I’ll never have?”
Through real-life reflection and biblical insight, I explore how God lovingly reveals the places in us th...
In this special Easter episode, we take a sacred pause to reflect on the three most powerful days in human history: Good Friday, Silent Saturday, and Resurrection Sunday.
Whether you’re in a season of loss, waiting, or longing for breakthrough—this episode is for you.
We explore what it means to let go, be still, and receive the resurrection life Jesus offers—not just for this life, but for eternity. It’s an invit...
In this episode of Curious for Christ, we sit down with Dr. Gary Lawrence, affectionately known as Dr. G, to discuss the hidden impact of trauma on our relationships and emotional well-being—and the hope we find in Jesus for healing. Dr. G, author of Rejection Junkies, shares his insights into how wounds from our past affect how we can experience freedom and restoration through God’s love, truth, and guidance.
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Welcome back to Curious for Christ! Trusting God’s timing is one of the biggest challenges in our faith journey. Why does waiting feel so hard? And how do we shift from frustration to peace? Today, I’m sharing three key steps to help you trust God’s process with confidence.
3 Steps to Trusting God’s Timing
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the process of becoming—the ongoing transformation that happens as we step into who God created us to be. It’s not always a smooth journey. In fact, it often involves struggle, uncertainty, and deep wrestling with our identity, our past, and even with God Himself.
Through my personal story and the powerful biblical account of Jacob wrestling with God, we’ll explore what it means to be ...
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