At the time this episode is airing, it’s December 26. Wherever this Christmas season found you—full of joy, quiet reflection, grief, complexity, or somewhere in between—I hope you were able to encounter God’s presence in a meaningful way.

Today’s episode is a little different.

I’m replaying the most listened-to episode of Curious for Christ of all time:
“Struggling to Trust God in Gender Roles,” a thoughtful and grace-filled conversation with author and evangelist Gordon Ferguson.

This conversation continues to resonate deeply because beneath questions about roles—whether in marriage, family, work, or ministry—there is something even more foundational:

identity.

Identity Before Roles

One of the clearest things God revealed to me this past year is this:

Identity is the foundation of everything.

When our sense of worth is rooted in productivity, performance, approval, guilt, or even “doing the right thing,” exhaustion eventually follows. Even good and godly goals can wear us down if they’re built on the wrong foundation.

Scripture reminds us in Psalm 127:1:

If God isn’t the one building, sustaining, and leading—no amount of effort will ever feel like enough.

A Year of Shedding and Surrender

This past year was a season of shedding for me—unlearning patterns, expectations, and beliefs that had quietly placed distance between me and God. While that process wasn’t easy, I’m deeply grateful for it.

God gently reminded me of something simple and freeing:

I am first His child.
Not a role.
Not a result.
Not a résumé.

Jesus is enough.
God is enough.

As a woman, I’ve spent many years wrestling with who I thought I needed to be, how I thought I needed to show up, and what I thought faithfulness required of me. What God has patiently shown me is this:

Before anything else, I am His daughter—and I am deeply loved.

And whatever He places on my heart, even if no one around me sees it or understands it, I can walk in peace knowing that He does.

Why This Conversation Still Matters

That’s why I wanted to replay this episode.

Because when identity is rooted in God, roles stop being a burden—and trust begins to grow.

This conversation with Gordon Ferguson explores Scripture with depth, humility, and compassion, inviting us to step away from fear-based striving and into trust rooted in who God says we are.

I invite you to listen again—or perhaps for the first time—with fresh ears and an open heart.

Thank you so much for listening.

My prayer is that this conversation reminds you that God is far more interested in your faith than simply in what you do. As we move toward a new year, may your identity be deeply rooted in Him—and may everything else flow from that place of peace, knowing you are deeply loved.

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Curious for Christ, Alexandra sits down with Greg Stier, Founder & CEO of Dare 2 Share Ministries, to explore a surprising and deeply encouraging truth:

Greg opens up about his own dramatic childhood story, growing up in a violent, broken family that was transformed by the Gospel through one man’s courage to share Jesus. That transformation shaped Greg’s mission: to equip teenagers, parents, and leaders to confidently share their faith and ignite Gospel movements across the nation.

Together, Alexandra and Greg discuss:

✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• Greg’s incredible testimony and how God rescued his family from chaos and fear
• Why teenagers are uniquely positioned to spark revival
• How evangelism isn’t just another church program—it’s actually where our faith grows the deepest
• The powerful connection between sharing the Gospel and overcoming anxiety
• How Greg helped his own daughter battle crippling anxiety through dependence on the Holy Spirit
• New research from A Generation in Reach showing:
  • 3x overall youth ministry growth
  • 10x more Gospel conversations
  • 3x more students discipling other students
• Why parents are the #1 spiritual influencers—and how modeling faith-sharing transforms families
• The difference between “come and see” Christianity and the “go and rescue” mission of Jesus
• Practical steps to help teens and adults start sharing their faith with courage and love

💬 Key Takeaway

Evangelism isn’t about pressure—it’s about participation.
When we step out in faith and depend on the Holy Spirit, our anxiety diminishes, our joy increases, and our relationship with Jesus grows deeper. Sharing the Gospel isn’t just for others; it’s also for our own healing.

📚 Resources Mentioned

Explore the tools Greg shared in today’s conversation:

• Dare 2 Share Ministries: free curriculum, training, and events
  👉 https://dare2share.org
  
  
• A Generation in Reach Research Report:
  👉 https://dontmissit.org
  
  
• Books by Greg Stier (highly recommended for families and adults):
  • Unlikely Fighter – Greg’s memoir of transformation
  • Radical Like Jesus – 21 challenges to deepen your walk with Christ

All links will be available in the show notes for easy access.

🎄 Christmas Blessing

As we approach Christmas, may the wonder of Jesus—born as a tiny, vulnerable baby—fill your heart with peace and renewed hope. He came close… so we could be free, healed, and deeply known.

📅 Next Episode

Alexandra returns on December 26, right after Christmas, with more faith-building conversations.

See you then. Bye for now!

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In this post-Thanksgiving episode, I invite listeners into a personal and Scripture-rich reflection on what it truly means to cultivate a heart of gratitude — not only when life feels abundant, but especially when it feels uncertain, stretching, or emotionally heavy.

Through a biblical study of thanksgiving and a deeply personal parenting story, we explore how God grows our hearts in hidden, humble, everyday ways.

What This Episode Covers

1. Giving Thanks In All Circumstances

We discuss the difference between giving thanks for everything versus giving thanks in everything — and why Scripture calls us to live from God’s reality rather than our circumstances.

Bible Verse:

• 1 Thessalonians 5:18 — “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

2. Gratitude in the Valley — Jeremiah 29 and Parenting

Alexandra shares a meaningful moment with her 11-year-old daughter who has been navigating friendship challenges at school and church.
Through tears, prayers, and divine wisdom, God reminded her:

“She is Mine before she is yours. And I love her more than you ever will.”

This leads into a powerful application of Jeremiah 29: how God calls us to grow where we are planted, even in seasons that feel uncomfortable or unclear.

Bible Verse:

• Jeremiah 29:5 — “Build homes and settle down. Plant gardens and eat what they produce.”

3. The Silent Work of God

We explore how God often works quietly in our lives — through steady, subtle transformation rather than loud breakthroughs — and why gratitude helps us recognize His presence.

Bible Verse:

• Philippians 2:13 — “For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”

4. A Biblical Framework for Growing in Gratitude

Alexandra introduces a simple 3-step process rooted in Scripture:

Remember

Look back on God’s past faithfulness.

• Psalm 103:2 — “Bless the Lord… and forget not all His benefits.”

Recognize

See His hand in the present moment.

• James 1:17 — “Every good and perfect gift is from above.”

Respond

Practice intentional thanksgiving.

• Colossians 3:15 — “…and be thankful.”

5. A Five-Minute Thanksgiving Practice

Listeners are guided into a simple exercise:

• What has God done that I need to remember?
• Where do I see His hand today?
• What promise am I holding onto for tomorrow?

A beautiful way to end Thanksgiving week with renewed gratitude.

Scriptures Mentioned in This Episode

• 1 Thessalonians 5:18
• Jeremiah 29:5
• Philippians 2:13
• Psalm 103:2
• James 1:17
• Colossians 3:15

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Thank you for being here.
Happy Thanksgiving weekend — may God continue to cultivate gratitude and peace in your heart.

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