Uncertainty has a way of showing up when least expected, testing faith, patience, and control. But what if uncertainty isn’t the enemy, but an invitation to grow?
Welcome to The Rise Experience Podcast, where faith meets leadership and growth begins from within. I’m Shannon Denniston, and I walk alongside growth-minded leaders who want to rise with integrity, courage, and compassion. Together, we explore how lasting impact begins by leading ourselves well, spiritually, emotionally, and mentally.
Episode Highlights
In this episode, I talk about how uncertainty affects our sense of safety, control, and trust, and how faith can steady the heart when things feel unclear. I break down what happens in the brain when stress rises, how prayer and gratitude calm the mind, and why uncertainty can become a place of growth. I also share my RISE framework: Reset, Implement, Strengthen, and Elevate to help shift focus from trying to control outcomes to trusting God through the process.
Episode Outline
- Uncertainty activates the brain’s stress center, increasing cortisol and anxiety,
- Spiritual practices like prayer and gratitude can lower cortisol and build resilience.
- Faith is not blind optimism, it’s grounded obedience and trust in God’s process.
- The RISE framework (Reset, Implement, Strengthen, Elevate) helps shift focus from control to growth.
- Community and transparency strengthen trust and model calm leadership.
- Clarity comes in motion—focus on the next faithful step, not the full picture.
Episode Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:07 Understanding Uncertainty and Its Impact
03:54 The Role of Faith and Spiritual Practices
05:09 Practical Strategies for Navigating Uncertainty
09:11 Leadership and Modeling Calm Curiosity
11:43 Embracing the Waiting Season
Call to Action
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Supporting Information
- Instagram: @risewithshannon
- Facebook: Rise Experience
- LinkedIn: Shannon Denniston
- Business: https://msha.ke/shanden
- Coaching: https://msha.ke/risewithshannon
Thanks for tuning in. Remember, uncertainty isn’t a setback; it’s an opportunity to strengthen faith, one faithful step at a time.
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