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.

The Alive & Free Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by Samantha & Spencer Robbins, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Samantha & Spencer Robbins hosts The Alive & Free Podcast, a religion show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #106

  Bethel, Shawn Bolz, and "Cover-Up Culture" — Our Honest Conversation

  Feb 11, 20261h 31mS0

  <p >For many believers, recent conversations around church leadership, prophetic ministry, and spiritual authority haven't just felt theological — they've felt deeply personal.</p> <p >In this episode, Spencer Robbins and Josh Straub sit down to talk honestly about what surfaces when trust is broken, leaders fall, and faith feels shaken — especially in light of the growing discussion around Shawn Bolz and Bethel Church.</p> <p >This isn't a reaction episode or an online takedown. It's a grounded, compassionate conversation about how to walk through church hurt, leadership disappointment, and spiritual grief without partnering with cynicism, accusation, or walking away from God...

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  Episode #105

  Do You Actually Want Freedom? (The Gospel vs Religious Control)

  Jan 21, 20261h 25mS0

  <p >Many Christians long for freedom, healing, and intimacy with God—yet remain exhausted, anxious, or stuck in cycles of striving and self-effort.</p> <p >In this episode, Spencer Robbins and Josh Straub explore what happens when faith quietly shifts from relationship to performance. They talk honestly about burnout, the hidden addiction to significance, and why shame—not sin—is often the real barrier to transformation.</p> <p >Together, they unpack the difference between guilt and shame, why grace must come before truth can be lived, and how control disguises itself as faithfulness. This conversation invites listeners to examine whether they a...

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  Episode #104

  When "Hard Work" Is Just Avoidance (and What You're Really Running From)

  Jan 15, 202655 minS0

  <p >You might call it ambition. Work ethic. Faithfulness. Discipline.<br /> But sometimes "busy" is just pain avoidance with better branding.</p> <p >In this episode, Spencer and Sammi unpack what they call hustloin—the cycle where hustle and busyness become a way to outrun what you don't know how to feel. From the tension of motherhood and autonomy, to entrepreneurship, provision pressure, and the subtle addiction to significance… we get honest about what's really driving you when you can't slow down.</p> <p >We talk about:</p> <p >The difference between purposeful work and pain-driven hustle</p> <p >How "I ha...

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  Episode #103

  Why We Get It Wrong: The Pain and Beauty of Discerning God's Voice

  Dec 11, 20251h 7mS0

  <p>What do you do when you're convinced you've heard from God—and everything falls apart? In this episode, Spencer and Sammi Robbins share stories of confusing dreams, missed signals, and the longing for divine direction that so often leads us into pain or shame. They unpack the subtle ways our desires and fears can shape what we think God is saying, and why it's so important to hold space for uncertainty, humility, and curiosity in our relationship with Him. Instead of formulas or guarantees, discover a grace-centered approach to hearing God's voice—one that's rooted in intimacy, not control. Whet...

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  Episode #102

  How to Regulate with No Margin (Baby #2, Toddler Tantrums, & Trusting a Good Father)

  Nov 20, 202543 minS0

  <p >Out of margin? Whether you're navigating a new baby, a demanding job, a strained relationship, grief, or a big transition, this conversation gives you practical ways to stay grounded when life won't slow down. We share Romi's birth story and the grief that unexpectedly opened the door to peace, unpack why people "borrow" each other's nervous systems, and walk through simple, repeatable practices to regulate in real time—without perfection or spiritual jargon.</p> <p >Who This Is For (and Why It Helps)</p> <p >Parents and caregivers feeling stretched thin and reactive—learn how to co-regulate and repair.</p>...

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