There is a difference holding high standards and looking for the perfect person. In this episode, we talk about what it means to have high standards and why they are important to us when it comes to relationships. We also want to acknowledge the season of Lent, so we discuss its significance to Catholics and how non-Catholics should respect this religious season. We hope you have a blessed day and week!

Our first Bible Study!! In this episode, we read 1 John Chapter 4 and dive into what Bible verses stuck out to us. We talk about how we can apply them to our lives, the significance of loving your neighbor, and what “unconditional love” means to us. We encourage you to follow along, so grab your Bible (or open the Bible app) and reflect with us! We hope to continue doing more episodes like this and create a Bible study community!

We have definitely felt distant from God and didn’t feel His presence. In this episode, we describe those feelings and share tips that have helped us regain that connection with Him again. We also talk about the effect of churches closing due to the pandemic as it played a big role in practicing our faith. No matter what we are going through, God is still present and ready to accept us with open arms. We encourage you to listen to this episode whenever you feel disconnected from Him. Have a blessed day!

Yep, you saw the title correctly. This is a bold statement for the both of us, so in this episode, we talk about our personal reasons for why we are waiting for marriage and how we fight temptations if we are in a relationship. We also refer to what we learned from the book, How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul by Crystalina and Jason Evert (highly recommend!). We hope you listen with a kind heart and respect what we say!

Have you ever wondered why bad things always happen to you? In this episode, we give our insight to this question and other questions that listeners asked such as “How can God let tragedies happen such as genocides?” We try to answer based on experience and perspective, so please listen with open ears and hearts. We hope you have a blessed day!

Hello 2021! We’re starting off this first episode of the new year by talking about our ways of staying motivated in achieving our ~goals~. Part of that motivation comes from switching our mindsets, normalizing rest days, and prioritizing in taking care of our bodies that God beautifully created. As you enter the new year with new goals and intentions, listen to this episode to obtain motivation in achieving those goals.

As we all know 2020 may have been a difficult year to go through, however, we wanted to focus on the positive side so in this last episode of the year, we talk about our highlights of 2020- such as starting Rise Above- and what we learned during this pandemic. We also set some goals that we want to achieve in the new year because it doesn’t hurt to be hopeful that things can get better. We thank you so much for your love and support you’ve given Rise Above this year, and we will bring this light into 2021. Happy New Year everyone!

God is more than a spiritual figure to believe in. He is there to listen to our prayers, guide us through our day, and make His plan work through the little things in life. In this episode, we talk about our personal experiences of encountering God and how we knew He is real. We also share practices that keep us connected to our faith, especially as we go by our busy lives. Note: Vulnerability is presented in this episode, so if you are currently going through something and are seeking support or someone to talk to, please reach out to us through our Instagram (@rise.aboveco) or email ([email protected]). We hope you have a blessed day!

You asked, and we answered! In this episode, we answer a few questions that some of our followers asked about God to the best of our ability. Will God judge you if you sin? How can you grow closer to Him if you’ve gone through so many stumbles? How can I start reading the Bible? We hope our answers help and guide you into God’s light. If you have a question, DM our Instagram @rise.aboveco or email us at [email protected]

Oooo the tea is being spilled in this episode! In this episode, we discussed the hookup culture, what it means to date for marriage, our experience in dating apps, stories of our first kiss, and how our faith influences our views of committed relationships and everything that deals with love. We also have SUPER exciting news (keyword: apparel) that we announce, so make sure to listen all the way through in order to not miss it ;).