The RISE Experience
It's not always about becoming someone different.
Sometimes it's about realizing you've been disconnected from yourself for longer than you thought.
The RISE Experience is a podcast for the woman who can handle a lot. She shows up, gets things done, keeps life moving… and still quietly wonders, Why don't I feel like myself anymore?
Shannon Denniston is the founder of RISE, with a deep background in behavior change and the human side of transformation. Here, she explores what real transformation actually looks like — the patterns underneath what we do, the beliefs and roles we've carried, the relationships that shape us, the systems that support us, and the identity shifts that happen when our old ways of functioning stop carrying us.
A lot of what gets called "starting over" isn't starting over at all. It's learning to notice what's been running in the background, reconnect with your own voice, and move forward without erasing who you've become.
No reinvention. No pretending you need to become a whole new person. Just honest conversations about finding your way back to yourself, with faith as an anchor, and learning how to live from that place.
The RISE Experience
How God Builds Resilience Through Challenges and Setbacks.
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Good overcomes when courage, passion, patience, and perseverance work together.
Welcome to the Rise Experience Podcast, where faith, leadership, personal growth, and purpose align for lasting impact. I’m Shannon Denniston, and this show is for growth-minded leaders who want to rise into their God-given calling while leading with authenticity and heart.
Episode Highlights
In this episode, I share the message of Good Overcomes — a reminder that resilience is less about perfection and more about persistence. I break it down into four key ingredients that have shaped my own perspective: courage, passion, patience, and perseverance. I’ll walk through how each one can strengthen faith, guide leadership, and help us keep moving forward even when life feels heavy.
Main Takeaways
- Resilience isn’t about pretending struggles don’t exist—it’s about holding on long enough to rise above them.
- Courage means moving forward despite fear, not waiting for it to disappear.
- Passion connects you to a bigger purpose that fuels endurance.
- Patience is waiting without giving up, knowing real growth takes time.
- Perseverance is staying the course even when results aren’t immediate.
Episode Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:07 Good Overcomes: Introduction and Theme
02:38 Defining Resilience
04:48 Key Ingredients of Resilience
09:24 Personal Stories and Examples
11:29 Action Steps and Encouragement
Call to Action (CTA)
If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who may need a reminder that resilience can carry them through. Be sure to follow the podcast so we can rise together in faith, leadership, and purpose.
Supporting Information
- Instagram: @risewithshannon
- Facebook: Rise Experience
- LinkedIn: Shannon Denniston
- Business: https://msha.ke/shanden
- Coaching: https://msha.ke/risewithshannon
Friendly Closing
Thank you for listening. May this episode remind you that resilience doesn’t have to look perfect; it simply has to continue. Keep rising, keep believing, and remember, good always overcomes.