Giving Grace Podcast

21/10/2025

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.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3sXAX1jr6XtdhzyOUGMzUl?si=x6gyONT_TNiTZQMdqiAKJQ

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-grace-with-alexandra-hansen-and-janie-mcamis/id1718399324?i=1000732647768

14/10/2025

Have you ever felt closest to God while hiking, being outdoors, or working out? In this episode, Alexandra and Janie explore how nature and movement can become sacred spaces to encounter the Lord. Through scripture and personal reflection, you will be inspired to see the trail, the gym, or even a quiet walk as invitations to draw near to the Creator.

EP Link on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GEnNighZgDrHXyM2ftr1s?si=D6kBamqtQPGYC5FR2Ro3ew

EP Link on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-grace-with-alexandra-hansen-and-janie-mcamis/id1718399324?i=1000731616431

Alexandra Hansen 🎤 Janie McAmis

06/10/2025

We’ve all heard the phrase “kill them with kindness”—but is that really what God calls us to do? In this episode of Giving Grace, we unpack why this mindset isn’t biblical, what Billy Graham had to say about it, and how scripture causes us to live differently. God doesn’t ask us to use kindness as a weapon, but to embody it as a fruit of the spirit—flowing from genuine love, not hidden resentment or subtle revenge. Join us as we uncover the difference between cultural clichés, and Christlike compassion.

Watch & listen to the fabulous Billy Graham here: https://youtu.be/E8glDasaUv8?si=JOzfj109rFevCL0b

Spotify podcasts link to EP: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RMyZADn9VjUsCfNNHk09A?si=nA-yDDy5S36rm5krTa8WMQ&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A5WYvD0OVgOeCcM46kjXYeN

Apple podcasts link to EP: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-grace-with-alexandra-hansen-and-janie-mcamis/id1718399324?i=1000730407885

Alexandra Hansen & Janie McAmis

🔥 Stop Being Kind to Everyone | Billy Graham's Powerful Message...

01/10/2025

In this episode, Alexandra and Janie call out the lie that biblical womanhood is oppression. True oppression is chasing the world’s applause and still coming up empty. True freedom is found in obedience to God. From Proverbs 31 to Titus 2, the Bible shows us that homemaking isn’t small—it’s warfare. It’s raising warriors, cultivating peace, and building a kingdom legacy in a world that’s falling apart.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4R1H3vBq8lN4n7P6UjMbQh?si=JvInXzF-TOaqvQDmxqOyjQ

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-grace-with-alexandra-hansen-and-janie-mcamis/id1718399324?i=1000729103602

Janie McAmis 🫶🏼 Alexandra Hansen

23/09/2025

⭐️PLEASE WATCH ⭐️

https://youtu.be/HN6bOMjClX8?si=Ad9rEzyA6HHTU3yE

In this episode, Alexandra and Janie pull apart this parable and challenge you to stop letting fear, excuses, or comfort keep you from stepping up. God didn’t create you to bury your gift in the dirt. He created you to multiply it, to risk, to invest, and to live with both faith. If you’ve been holding back—this is your line in the sand. 

EP on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/23pqqt8H4gv9mzlmM9gqGq?si=UeASL1h4Rz2650BBpZNDnA

EP on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-grace-with-alexandra-hansen-and-janie-mcamis/id1718399324?i=1000727873346

Janie McAmis 🎙️ Alexandra Hansen

15/09/2025

In the wake of a heavy week for a nation, Alexandra turns to scripture to see clarity and grounding. Drawing from Ephesians 4:1–8, she reflects on how she has personally misinterpreted the concept of “peace” in the past and how that misunderstanding shaped her responses to conflict. With honesty and humility, she unpacks what true, biblical peace looks like— not avoidance or silence, but a balance of grace and truth. This episode offers encouragement and direction for believers navigating turbulent times, reminding us that our calling is not passive unity but spirit-led maturity.

Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EL77okPqQHcpBrM4we38F?si=_1fOHfl2TKS6VW3K2nS3fA&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A5WYvD0OVgOeCcM46kjXYeN

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-grace-with-alexandra-hansen-and-janie-mcamis/id1718399324?i=1000726897312

10/09/2025

In this week’s EP, we talk about a memorable coffee mug that Janie was kindly gifted while visiting LA during her travels at a modern church called Evergreen🍃 I spy with my little eye that cute lil aesthetically pleasing mug👀

Tune in this week for a thought provoking discussion about the early church, mega-churches, & traditional churches.

You can find us on Apple or Spotify podcats:

🎙️Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-grace-with-alexandra-hansen-and-janie-mcamis/id1718399324?i=1000725518479

🎤Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mmQSLXtJSSLKm0Dipzlt0?si=WRWWf412Rw-4dMthRM4ozg

Alexandra Hansen ⭐️ Janie McAmis

02/09/2025

What do burgers brisket and Bible truths have in common? More than you might think! In this episode of Giving Grace, we take the every day rythms of summer backyard BBQ and connect them with the deeper lessons of faith. From learning patience while waiting on the grill to remembering that everyone has a seat at God‘s table, will explore how ordinary gatherings can remind us of extraordinary grace!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6UCSzqDMtDiftGhRm2inoR?si=CeBamd08RC-ZCjs1DtrIRA

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-grace-with-alexandra-hansen-and-janie-mcamis/id1718399324?i=1000724384631

25/08/2025

‼️Christian Karens: When Faith Gets Weaponized

Sometimes the deepest wounds don’t come from outside the church—they come from within. In this conversation with Angie English, we dive into her raw and personal story of encountering the “Christian Karens” of church culture: the gossip, the judgment, the control, and the sideways looks that can leave lasting scars. Angie opens up about what it felt like to walk through church hurt, how she wrestled with her faith in the process, and the surprising ways God brought healing and redemption out of the pain.

If you’ve ever felt bullied, silenced, or shamed by people who claimed to represent Christ, this episode will remind you that God’s love is bigger than human brokenness—and that His church is meant to be a place of grace, not gossip. 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nrzsHFRZlvUqNDU7Xw7ej?si=iDwc0FGtSaq19wq6VFUD4A

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giving-grace-with-alexandra-hansen-and-janie-mcamis/id1718399324?i=1000723435186

💓Thank you Angie for sharing bits of your story and being willing to be vulnerable on the pod!

18/08/2025

In this episode, we sit down with Lyndee Richardson to hear her inspiring journey of leaving a secure teaching career to start Little Leaps of Faith Preschool. Lyndee shares how trusting God‘s timing and guidance gave her the courage to step out, take risks, and walk through the doors He opened—while learning to let go of the ones He closed. Her story is one of both faith, perseverance, and obedience, and a beautiful reminder that when we trust God with our future, he equips us for the calling He’s placed on our hearts.

⭐️ https://open.spotify.com/episode/19MJez5Kq4kmsq2keJpCOz?si=Bk4KsHLDSdCV8Syp72mhfw

You can also find our podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Janie McAmis
Alexandra Hansen
Plain Jane Photo and Video

13/08/2025

Ever found yourself wondering if a missed opportunity was God protecting you or the enemy distracting and derailing you? In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into how to spiritually discern whether a closed door is divine redirection or a spiritual attack. With biblical examples and real life insights, we’ll unpack the tension between patience and perseverance, peace and resistance, and trusting and testing. If you’re facing confusion or frustration in the season, this conversation is for you.

⭐️Find us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts⭐️

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7eMH8eo0uud6wl3ix8TdOU?si=xejc5XJxRSeN3g5tFoKDjg

04/08/2025

Christ, commitment, & the rodeo life: a conversation with Laura Elshere 🩵🎤

What does it look like to build a marriage on Christ from the very beginning—especially in a lifestyle as unpredictable as rodeo? In this episode, we sit down with Laura Elshere to hear how she and her husband are learning to keep Jesus at the center of their first year of marriage. From rodeo life to navigating faith and communication as newlyweds, Laura shares practical wisdom, honest reflections, and a beautiful reminder that when Christ is the foundation, even a fast-paced life can feel rooted. 

Find this EP on Apple Podcasts or use this link for Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0pjXezX8x5wCRm1Ey9hkv0?si=FL_jJce2TT6dUskJNRzTDQ