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 scripture about this practice.

The girls get a bit spicy with their opinions, but hope that you can hear that their heart is to explaint their position with kindness and humility!

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 and let us know what you think!

Want to learn more from Ali?

• You can find her on LinkedIn at Ali Motroni
• Or on instagram @alimotroni

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 sharing the gospel wherever you are. And don’t worry, when life gives you chickens, you’ll now know how to handle it. 😉 Kargeko wella - iykyk!

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 spend a bunch of money or take a big trip.

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 feeling inspired!