The Alive & Free Podcast
We have been on a relentless journey for over a decade to live whole hearted and connected to God and others (actually connected). As a byproduct of this journey, we became life coaches (by accident) in 2018 and have now worked with over 32,000 believers. We have committed to documenting what we've learned in our lives as well as what we've learned from our clients and that's why we started the Alive & Free Podcast...to offer whatever we can to other believers that don't want to settle for mediocre connection in their lives and relationships. We cover conflict, pain, forgiveness, addictions, coping, sin, codependency, as well as many other topics. Welcome to the conversation.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 99
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Exploring Supernatural Experiences: The Power of Trusting God's Love
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How Good is God Really?
We all grow up with different lenses and perspectives of God, life, and they were all introduced by our parents, families, churches, and life experiences...
But what if God was better than we thought…
Building Trust and Safety: A Vulnerable Journey into the Heart of Relationships
Wondering why you keep hitting the same barriers in your relationship? Perhaps, it's time to dig deeper and reconsider how you create safety and trust. We, Sammy and Spencer, are here to pioneer this…
Money, Status, Boob jobs, and Ego- Our Trip to Orange County
We used to live in OC and haven't for almost 5 years now.
Coming back into town for a quick vacation, it reminded us of past struggles and insecurities.
It is a culture dominated by people looking fo…
How to Feel Enough and Show Up When You Feel Like A Failure
"I'm not a good provider".
"I'll never feel loved"
"I'm a failure."
"I have no community"
It's difficult when life throws us into things that we are not good at or are new to like parenting, marriag…
Letting Go of External Control and Finding Peace Within
Have you ever felt wildly out of control in seasons?
Have you felt alone in community?
Have you felt purposeless in your job?
Has parenting or marriage just taken the wind out of your sails?
It hap…
When it's time to surrender your mind, not your heart: When your beliefs fail you
In this episode, Spencer has a discussion with one of his mentors, Steve Backlund of Igniting Hope Ministries.
If you've felt hopeless about anything or you've struggled to have faith or connect with…
Connection with God in Any Season and the Nature of God
We were recently asked on a podcast review what our connection with God looks like and how we navigate prayer and guidance from God.
In this episode we discuss our current season of connection with G…
Our Hard Week of No Sleep and Triggers
We all have really hard weeks, really hard seasons, and sometimes we all just get depleted.
This week, we wanted to let you into a low moment of ours while we felt depleted.
We have a beautiful 5 mon…
TRIGGER-WARNING-Post Partum Sex- Staying Connected in Sexual Struggle
TRIGGER WARNING!!!
We are talking about post-partum sex and our journey with sex recently.
If you don't want to hear nitty gritty details and a full sexual vocabulary, then don't listen.
Hope you enj…
Forming Healthy Friendships- Confrontation and When to Heal
Friendships can be difficult.
We've been in seasons when it feels like nobody is close or connected and seasons when life feels so full incommunity.
Then there are times when we have to confront peop…
How to fully embrace parenting and connect in the midst of "out of control"
This week we are responding to instagram DMs.
The questions we are answering are, "How is Spencer able to attach to his baby so well? I have never seen a father attach to a newborn like that." and …
The Destructive Results of Black and White Thinking with Justin Stumvoll
As a society we love being right and we hate being wrong.
Not only do most people hate being wrong, but we feel so deeply unsafe and insecure when we are wrong.
Right and wrong, black and white think…
What is Healthy Masculinity? With Justin Stumvoll
MEN!!! This world needs healthy, masculine men.
This week I interviewed my friend and mentor, and someone I received coaching from for years...my good friend, Justin Stumvoll.
This week, we discusse…
My Friend the Ex-Demon Worshipper: A Fun Dialogue about Life, Miracles, and the Supernaturaal
This week will be inspiring for your walk with God.
Spencer interviews one of his best friends, Nick Bayerle, CEO of Billion Dollar Body, a Community of Entrepreneurs going after health, wealth, and …
Is God Really in Control? Deconstructing theology that makes us blame Him
We've all heard that "God is in Control." But is it true?
We've heard things like, "Everything happens for a reason," or "The Lord Givith and the Lord Taketh Away," and could it be that we misunders…
Freedom From Religion- An Interview with John Mark Pantana
John Mark Pantana, Worship Artist and Author, creator of Love Secrets and Mighty Grace shares his story with Spencer of coming out of the chains of religion as well as a life of rebellion towards God…
Purpose & Presence- When to work on yourself and when to go after vision
Maybe you have been the person that has had huge vision for your life and have fought for the things in life you've wanted or felt called to.
Or maybe you've been the monk that has sought fulfillment…
Attachment Styles and Our Messy Past in Relationships
Attachment Styles...
Are yout typically anxious for attachment when you get triggered in relationships?
Or are you typically apathetic and avoidant when you get triggered in relationships?
In this ep…
Staying Connected and Full When Everything Else Is Trying to Empty You
Our baby, Wilder is 7 weeks old now and we are navigating connection in the midst of so much output.
How do you stay full?
How do you stay connected?
We've all had busy seasons, painful seasons, or d…