Alexandra Radford’s discusses her faith journey, focusing on three key life experiences and their impact on her spiritual growth.

Key Takeaways

– Alex’s faith journey spans three major life events: teenage pregnancy, divorce, and entrepreneurship

– Transparency and vulnerability with her children are crucial in passing on faith

– Small, consistent acts of faith (like daily journaling) can lead to significant spiritual growth

– Embracing life’s “winter” seasons is vital for deep spiritual root development

Topics

Teenage Pregnancy and Faith Decision

– At 17, Alex faced an unexpected pregnancy and chose to keep the baby

– Experienced support from her mother and guidance through prayer at church

– Decision strengthened her faith and taught her to trust God in difficult situations

– Now uses her experience to mentor others at Crisis Pregnancy Centers

Divorce and Personal Growth

– Married at 21 to her first child’s father, later divorced after having a second child

– Went through extensive counseling and self-reflection post-divorce

– Created a “Christian dating guide” as a spiritual marker for her healing journey

– Learned to prioritize self-love and identify unhealthy relationship patterns

Entrepreneurial Journey and Faith

– Founded The Edge Agency, a marketing firm, now in its 8th year

– Views the business as a “green light” from God to pursue a new adventure

– Relies on faith for provision in all aspects: finances, clients, employees, wisdom

– Uses the business as a platform to live out and share her faith

Parenting and Faith Transmission

– Encourages her sons (17 and 9) to develop their own relationship with God

– Uses age-appropriate devotionals and encourages them to lead prayers

– Demonstrates faith practices like journaling and prayer in front of her children

– Believes in the importance of putting children in faith-nurturing environments

Personal Faith Practices

– Daily journaling using a “joy strategy” template

– Incorporates gratitude, prayer requests, scripture reading, and silent listening

– Seeks mentorship from older, wiser individuals for spiritual and personal growth

– Recently exploring the concept of spiritual seasons, especially valuing “winter” periods

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