UnMute

In this powerful episode of UNMUTE , Alaine and Victoria sit down with Kelly to discuss her personal journey with Lyme disease,  a battle that affected far more than her physical health. From unexplained symptoms and the long road to diagnosis to the emotional and spiritual toll of living with a chronic illness, Kelly shares her story with honesty, vulnerability, and hope. Together, they unpack th...

📌 Episode Summary: In this honest and compassionate episode of UNMUTE , Alaine and her special guest took a dive into a conversation that many women have never felt safe enough to have: the reality of vaginismus and the impact it can have on a woman's physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being. Together, they unpack the often-overlooked connection between painful intimacy, fea...

In this honest, insightful, and at times humorous episode, Alaine and Victoria sit down with Isaiah, Hannah, and Jeremiah (Jay) to dive deep into what it was really like growing up in a homeschool co-op. This episode delves beyond the curriculum and explores community dynamics, what it was like to navigate homeschool co-ops as kids, what worked and what didn’t, and what they'd tell parents co...

This unfiltered, heartwarming, and sometimes hilarious episode, Alaine sits down with her three adult children — Isaiah, Hannah, and Jeremiah (Jay) — to reflect on what it was really like growing up homeschooled. They are honest about the highs and lows of their educational journey, what it was like having their mom as both their teacher and parent, and how being part of a homeschool co-op shaped...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Brittany Murray , a former public school teacher who made a bold decision to pull her children from the school system and educate them at home. This is not just a homeschooling conversation; it’s a story about obedience, courage, identity, and listening to God over culture. Brittany unmuted her voice, challenged the narrative, and chose a path that aligned with...

In this powerful segway episode, Alaine and Victoria lay the spiritual and cultural foundation for an upcoming series on education. This conversation isn’t just about homeschooling, it’s about hearing God on how to educate, steward, and protect the next generation. Together, they dive into the biblical blueprint for education, the Hebrew meaning behind parenting, the story of Daniel, and the rise...

Alaine and Victoria team up with Dr. MAC to unpack one of the most uncomfortable, under‑discussed dynamics in mentoring, coaching, ministry, and therapy: erotic transference.     •    What neuroscience, psychology and relational trauma teach us about emotional safety and mis‑interpreted bonding.     •    Why safe spaces can trigger unexpected attachments, especially for those who’ve lived in survi...

In this episode Alaine and Victoria dig deeper into what happens when emotional safety finally settles in and the body, soul, and spirit begin to respond. This conversation is a warning and a witness for helpers and those being helped: safety can feel confusing, even seductive, when trauma has been your teacher. You’ll learn how biology, bonding, and the Bible intersect, and how trauma survivors m...

“Did Y’all Hear That About Us?”  Reclaiming Sacred Friendship in a Suspicious World 📌 Episode Summary: In this raw and revelatory episode of UNMUTE, Alaine and Victoria get real about covenant friendships, the kind of ride-or-die, spirit-forged relationships that go deeper than titles, positions, or public perception. From a misunderstood sisterhood to biblical bonds that shaped destinies, this e...

Ever wonder what really happens behind closed doors between a prophet and the one called to serve her? In this episode of UNMUTE , Alaine and Victoria spill the backstory you didn’t know you needed. Forget the polished highlight reel this is the raw tea. Alaine opens up about the walls she built to stay safe, while Victoria confesses what it cost her to serve in silence. They pull back the curtain...

What happens when God sends someone to help you and you don’t want the help? In this deeply honest episode, Alaine and Victoria peel back the layers of resistance, walls, and fear that can form even in Spirit-led assignments. Alaine reveals the moment God spoke clearly during a Sunday teaching and how she resisted it for weeks. Victoria shares her side: the quiet waiting, the arm’s-length relation...

In this deeply personal debut episode, Alaine Strozier and co-host Victoria pull back the curtain on why the UNMUTE podcast had to be birthed. Alaine shares the heavy cost of silence in her life, as a wife, mother, leader, and woman of faith, and why she finally had to choose herself. Together, they talk about the many women who are praised for being strong… but secretly suffocating under the weig...