Stand Unshaken Podcast

Today's episode is an extended life update where the girls are catching up on their busy summers and chatting about what's next (hint - you might not hear from them for a little bit.) They discuss the value of knowing when it's time to give yourself space to take a breather and how they do that in their own life!

Is it wrong for Christians to do yoga? What is Christian yoga in the first place? How can I use yoga to connect with God? These are all questions that Denika and Alicia have been answering for years! Christian yoga is a controversial and highly misunderstood topic, so today the girls are sharing their perspective on what it looks like to do yoga through Stand Unshaken and how we interpret scriptur...

In today's episode we're covering a topic that can be a bit intimidating for to talk about...money. If you're already feeling nervous, don't fret! Denika is joined by her amazing friend Ali Motroni who is the Client Experience Director at Align Impact. They discuss what impact investing is, how important it is to have a foundational understanding of your finances, and so much more. Take a listen a...

Do you want to live life on mission but you're not sure if you're qualified or you don't know where to start? In today's episode, Alicia interviews Alyssa — her roommate, bestie, and professional missionary all about her time in Papua New Guinea and some common misconceptions about overseas missions. They'll talk about how to live life on mission in the states, with helpful stories and tips on sha...

How do you see the world? Are you naturally optimistic? Or do you tend to lean more toward negativity or pessimism? In today's episode, the girls are discussing how they view the world and what they've noticed about their reactions to certain situations. They'll discuss how you can cultivate more positivity (and in turn more joy and peace) through the way you approach things in your life.

Join Alicia and Denika as they chat about how they're planning to make the most of this summer, and share some suggestions of things you could do too! They'll cover ways to find joy in the little things while also planning some fun activities that you can plan (either solo or with others!) If you're ready to get in the summer mood then this episode is for you!

Are you craving a time to rest, reset and connect with yourself and God? Then this episode is for you! Today the girls are chatting about how to plan your very own solo retreat! As you may know, Denika just finished running a retreat in Mexico and Alicia is preparing for her own solo retreat. They're sharing their top tips for how to plan and execute a sucessful solo retreat without having to spen...

What makes you feel inspired? In today's episode Denika & Alicia are chatting about the importance of seeking out inspiration and things that help them stay inspired! They also discuss how to avoid things that will interfere with your inspiration, and share their thoughts on the fact that all of us have the ability and opportunity to inspire those around us. We hope this episode will leave you fee...

In today's episode Denika and Alicia are combining some of their favorite topics - simplicity, hygge, home decor and habit hacking to share with you their top tips for how to "level up your home" and make it into a safe and cozy place to be. Get a sneak peek at the tips below:    1) Upgrade the flow 2) Set the vibe 3) Invest in quality sheets/beddings/pillows 4) Let everything in your home have a...

Today the girls are answering questions that some of you submitted through their Instagram stories! They'll cover everything from what they were like as children, what their band name would be, and how they approach dating/marriage as Christians. This convo is full of goofy moments and helpful advice!

Today we are joined by a very special guest... Avery! Avery is Denika's husband and today he is here to share with us his food philosophies and top cooking tips. Avery was trained as a chef at high end wineries in North Georgia and has spent years learning all there is to know about food and cooking. In this conversation he'll cover what it means to have a deeper respect for food and the art of co...

Welcome to our longest episode yet (don't worry, it's a good one!) In this episode the girls are chatting about Alicia's graduation, Denika (finally) running her race and how to hold space for yourself! They discuss the different layers of holding space and share some of examples/suggestions around what works for them.

Today the girls are back together again and discussing what life as been like over the past few weeks as they are both navigating different transitions. Alicia, shares how she is feeling about graduating with her masters and Denika talks about some shifts she is going through in life and work. If you are experiencing a season of transition in any way, we hope this episode is an encouragement to yo...

Today Denika is hosting solo as she interviews her good friend, and fellow Christian business owner, Lanissa Spoon! Lanissa is the founder of Becoming Ministries and her and Den will be chatting about their experience turning their passions into a business and how they have navigated the ups and downs of that. Even if you're not a business owner, there is still so much good info about following yo...

Today Alicia is flying solo as the podcast host as she interviews her friend Amanda Reynolds about what it means to suffer well. Both Alicia and Amanda has dealt with chronic illnesses and they discuss what they have learned through their experiences and how it has helped them to know God is a different way. Get ready for a great conversation!

In this episode Denika and Alicia are sharing some of their silly toxic traits as well as chatting about how we should handle those not-so-silly toxic traits.... They also discuss the phrase "that's just how I am" and how they feel when people use this to explain their behaviors. This episode is a mix of silly and serious so get ready for a good one!

You already know that Alicia is the Queen of Cozy, but today Denika is stepping up to the throne as the Queen of Simplicity! She'll be sharing more about what got her interested in pursuing a simplier life, as well as some ways that you can start simplifying your own life. Plus you'll get to hear from Alicia and her perspective as someone who doesn't naturally lean toward a simplified life. It's a...

Today the girls are discussing the concept of "Sit Wobbly" aka the opposite of Stand Unshaken and how they stay sane through tough times. They also catch up on what's new in their lives, which includes some big things for Alicia...

Last week was Denika's birthday and so today the girls are chatting about what her biggest lesson from the past year was and what she is hoping to learn in the next one! They'll be discussing the idea of knowing, liking and trusting yourself and how when you allow yourself to be authentic, you give others permission to do the same!

In today's episode the girls will be getting deep as they discuss how to make healthy choices for your body when you've previously (or currently) struggled with things like disordered eating, insecurity, body image issues, health challenges, etc. They both share about their previous experiences with this and what helped them learn to make healthy choices without being too worried about their healt...

In today's bonus episode Denika and Alicia are giving you the inside scoop on what to expect at a Stand Unshaken retreat! Denika has been running retreats for a few years now, and the SU retreats are always a highlight for her and Alicia. They'll be sharing about what inspired Denika to start running retreats, what you can expect when you attend and they address some of the main questions that the...

In today's episode, Denika will be breaking down her top 5 tips for creating a fun and effective Christian yoga practice! She talks about the value of understanding what your intention is with practicing yoga and how you can make the most of your time to better achieve your goals.    Denika's Tips: - Set your intention (for your practice as a whole and for each individual practice) - Be consistent...

In today's episode, Alicia will be breaking down her top 5 tips for creating a deeper bible study practice (don't worry, the girls will explain what they mean by that.) If you've been looking for ways to get more out of your time in the word, then this episode is the perfect one for you!   Alicia's Tips: - Be consistent - Incorporate your learning style  - Big picture/story - Remember how what you...

The girls are getting a bit wild in this episode as they discuss celebrity crushes, Disney characters and eventually talk about morning routines. If you're in the mood to laugh and learn how to create a morning routine you love, then this is the episode for you!   Sunrise Alarm Clock Breath As Prayer Book   Check out our website: www.standunshaken.com Follow us on Instagram: - Stand Unshaken: www....

Join Alicia and Denika as they discuss why rest is something we should learn to celebrate and prioritize as an act of worship and faith! They also discuss how the offical podcast launch went and what they've been up to recently...   Check out our website: www.standunshaken.com Follow us on Instagram: - Stand Unshaken: www.instagram.com/standunshakenco - Denika: www.instagram.com/heyitsdenika - Ali...