Episodes
Friend, if you're suffering from chronic pain or know someone who is, don't skip past this episode! Worship artist and chronic pain coach Whitney Wood—a mighty voice of her generation—is here with Alisa, sharing her powerful story of overcoming chronic pain. In this episode, you'll hear: Whitney's journey with chronic pain and hopelessness How she learned that intimacy with God was at the heart of healing The way God created the mind-body connection How our bodies are made for love and...
Published 06/20/24
Did you know that your brain changes when you move? What about when you sing? Well the Psalmist were onto something incredible: singing shifts your body into rest. So get ready for active rest in this walking REVING the Word with Alisa!  Alisa unpacks the mechanics of waking and invites you to turn off your calorie counter and take a walk. Stay to the end for her diet prescription written just for you! Scripture mentioned today: Psalm 11 Check out the playlist for this episode on...
Published 06/17/24
We're kicking off summer with four fun things Alisa's looking forward to—from what's cooking in her kitchen to poolside reads! You'll have a good time hanging out with her today as she takes you on a little walk and shares what her summer looks like.  Listen to the end for some advice from Alisa that will increase your joy this summer! Speaking of reads, we're popping some confetti and celebrating The Body Revelation turning one! Grab a copy here, toss it in your pool bag, and let this...
Published 06/13/24
Have you been playing it too politely? Do you need to wrestle with some grief, bitterness, and anger with God? Press play on today's REVING the Word and get honest with what's been eating away at you.  This episode is an endurance workout for your season that needs enduring hope. That's why we train here at Revelation Wellness—not for body fat but for our life. Scripture mentioned today: Lamentations 3:22-23, Exodus 33:6 Check out the playlist for this episode on Spotify! #906 It's not...
Published 06/10/24
Are you ready to move the markers on your health and well-being? If you're one of the 70% of Americans with a chronic disease, then don't skip past this episode. We're giving you full access today as Alisa helps explain to our Love-Paced Race participants why walking and the Love-Paced Race is about training for your John 10:10 abundant life. Friend, did you know Jesus walked nearly 40,000 steps a day, and most of us are barely getting 4,000? Here at Revelation Wellness, we're passionate...
Published 06/06/24
Are you asking the hard and vulnerable question—where are you, God? Friend, you're not alone. Alisa's training you in the space between joy and suffering in this endurance REVING the Word. The wait is the tough middle space where we hold the tension. Let's move our bodies and squeeze out the substance of HOPE with each step today. Alisa's teaching on John 15:7 as she unpacks the strategy we need in the wait.  You'll hear: Some soft practices to adopt A challenge that will get you...
Published 06/03/24
May spotlights mental health awareness, and we're so excited to have speaker, podcaster, and advocate Rebekah Lyons share her journey and the daily practices she uses for resilience and well-being. In this episode, Rebekah shares about her first panic attack, struggling with depression, and how walking became a way back to health. She also shares why daily rhythms help build everyday resiliency. Rebekah is passionate about cultivating a community that is committed to resiliency practices....
Published 05/30/24
You're in for a joy ride today as Alisa takes you through an endurance workout that will expand your hope and stir your joy! This REVING the Word is for all of us who have felt like a bottomless pit, numb and empty, and lost our joy. She's teaching in  John 15:11, reminding us that God is growing our capacity for joy even through sorrow and suffering. Scripture mentioned: John 1, Genesis 1, Romans 5:3-5 If you're looking for community and people to train with you at the speed of love, join...
Published 05/27/24
Need a little still water on a noisy, rushing day? This deep, life-giving conversation with Alisa and author and professor Mark Buchanan is just that. Mark has spent the last ten years learning how to slow down and to practice paying attention—and he's sharing what he's learned today. One nugget of wisdom you'll hear from him is that hearts don't grow when they're rushed. Mark is the author of God Walk: Moving at the Speed of Your Soul, a beautiful call for believers of Christ to stop...
Published 05/23/24
Feeling overwhelmed and like God isn't showing up? Let Alisa and this REVING the Word encourage you today. She's taking you through John 6:1-11 as she leads you in an interval workout that will get your body moving and stir up some hope for the hard places. Alisa brings a perspective shift as she unpacks the ingredients for a miracle found in this passage—one of those is community. *Special note: We had some technical audio issues on this episode, but the message is too good for you not to...
Published 05/20/24
Have you ever wondered what it was like when you get funny, wise, and deeply thoughtful women on Zoom before the interview gets rolling? Today, you're the fly on the wall listening to this delightful and totally raw outtake session we captured from an incredible conversation for the Love-Paced Race with Ann Voskamp, Jamie Ivey, and Lisa Whittle. No topic is off-limits as these four women chat about everything from Frownies, and lashes, to why they said yes to training for the Love-Paced...
Published 05/16/24
Live Well Coach and a trusted friend, Brian East, is here talking leading you through an endurance workout as teaches on his favorite person: Jesus. Brian's bringing the scripture today as he reminds us that if you want to know God, then you need to look at Jesus.  As Brian tells you, movement is medicine, and as triune beings, this REVING the Word is all about the body, mind, and soul. New to Revelation Wellness? Take this REVING the Word on a run, a walk, a hike—you choose how to move...
Published 05/13/24
Phylicia Masonheimer, Nicole Unice, and Nika Maples sit down for an insightful and compelling roundtable conversation with Alisa on what the church has taught them about the body. This conversation is a sample of more you'll hear like just this one as you train in the Love-Paced Race.  If you loved this sample, then be sure to listen to the rest of this one in the Love-Paced Race! You'll hear perspectives from all our Global Ministry Leaders like Ann Voskamp, Jamie Ivey, Jami Nato, and...
Published 05/09/24
Hey friend! We're interrupting our regularly scheduled REVING the Word with a fun episode just for you! Alisa and her daughter Sophia are taking you on a little walk and talk. Lace up your shoes and start walking with them as they chat about what's new. You'll hear a delightful conversation between mom and daughter on everything from best friends to fitness trend regrets. They're asking each other questions as they take a walk with you. Interested in the Love-Paced Race mentioned in this...
Published 05/06/24
Does the phrase 'hard good' seem to put a check in your heart? Then, this message is for you today! We're bringing back one of our favorite episodes with Lisa Whittle to tackle what it means to keep showing up when you want to shut down. Lisa encourages and reminds you that it doesn't end with hard. Lisa is not only a friend of Revelation Wellness, but she's also teaming up with our Global Ministry Leaders in the Love-Paced Race to keep you company as you train at the speed of love! Lisa is...
Published 05/02/24
How are you doing with suffering? Alisa's here with an interval workout that moves your body while she shakes up how you see suffering. She's diving into Hebrews 5:7-10 as she reminds you that suffering is the substance that changes us from the inside out. This one is bold and honest and aimed at the followers of Jesus, and she's leaving you with three practical ways to embrace suffering. Link mentioned in this episode: Francis Chan on the Five Pillars of Underground Church in China New...
Published 04/29/24
How are you doing with suffering? Alisa's here with an interval workout that moves your body while she shakes up how you see suffering. She's diving into Hebrews 5:7-10 as she reminds you that suffering is the substance that changes us from the inside out. This one is bold and honest and aimed at the followers of Jesus, and she's leaving you with three practical ways to embrace suffering. Link mentioned in this episode: Francis Chan on the Five Pillars of Underground Church in China New...
Published 04/29/24
Have you fallen for the harder is better mindset when working out? Alisa's here to bust the myth that the only way to see results is through high-intensity workouts. In this workshop, she's breaking down hormones, inflammation, and the benefits of Zone II cardio. Grab a pen and take some notes because this one is full of practical steps to help you start training for longevity today! You'll learn all about: the cardio-cortisol connection and the role hormones play the role of stress (and...
Published 04/25/24
Do you feel like throwing in the towel on something in your life? Press play on today's REVING the Word and let Katrina remind you why being in a community might just be what you need to keep persevering. It's often messy, but it's also where hope begins. Katrina's leading you through an interval workout as she teaches Hebrews 10:23-25. She's asking where the place you want to give up on is and reminds you not to give up. Get people around you to raise your arms as you fight the battle. As...
Published 04/22/24
Are you confused about how to study the Bible? Aaron Brewer, our production director and podcast favorite, is taking over the mic today to bring a practical, fresh approach to studying the Bible. As a former pastor and Bible student, Aaron boldly claims that studying the Bible won't transform your life, but practicing it will. In this episode, you'll learn: A helpful blueprint to begin studying the Bible An understanding of universal and immutable truths Why Bible translations matter and...
Published 04/18/24
If you're new around here, you may not know that REVING is a verb, and that's exactly what you'll be doing today when you press play on this episode. Lace up your shoes and let Alisa train your body, mind, and soul. This REVING the Word isn't for the faint of heart. Alisa's ripping up some roots and shaking up the comfortable places. The message is from Luke 9:57-62, and it will challenge you in the best ways. Ready to look at how to live with no roots, no regrets, with no return?  Let's...
Published 04/15/24
Is all the hype around cold plunging legit? Alisa's here as a once-skeptic-turned-believer to tell you about her experience with cold plunging and why she's on board. From stoking the metabolism to turning down the heat on inflammation, Alisa's taking you on a walk and talk to unpack all the must-knows about cold plunging. In today's episode, you learn about white and brown fat and how cold plunging influences one of these. You'll also learn how cold plunging revs your immune system (which...
Published 04/11/24
Get your heart pumping today as Alisa trains you with some metabolic intervals! You won't need any equipment—just lace up your shoes and get moving as she does a little heart surgery. This one's all about looking for some soul athletes! Today's scripture is from 1 Samuel 12:20-22, and Alisa challenges you to think about the things in your life that aren't empty but are of eternal value. Here's the catch: valuable things don't come easy. She leaves with an antidote, so listen to the end.  ...
Published 04/08/24
Press play on this Be Still and Be Loved, and let Alisa guide you through a time of rest and gentle scripture meditation. Today is an invitation to sit at the feet of Jesus and learn how to rest like David, where rest is the weapon that makes our enemies a footstool. The scripture today is from Psalm 110:1. We take community seriously here at Revelation Wellness, and we're all about training for whole-hearted transformation. If you want to join a Christ-centered group of people where you...
Published 04/04/24