About Phoenix Rising: Descending into the Threads & Rising from the Roots.
Weaving the threads of this human experience together to find truth, sovereignty & solid ground to rise from.
I’m Lisa Hillyer - My path has taken me from swimming in a sea of alcohol as an Interior Designer, to a yogi practicing on the banks of the Ganges in India, to a Priestess holding new moon ceremonies & rituals with the turns of the wheel, to returning to Christ, wild crafting, making nutrient dense tallow products & living on a beautiful piece of land stewarding bees & chickens.
I share it with you here through interviewing the experts in all the threads that set my soul on fire.
EP 152: Prayer, Faith & the Lies That Keep Us Stuck with Ryan Albury
After a year and a half away from the podcast, Lisa is back—sharing what changed, what God has been doing behind the scenes, and why she felt called to return.
Joined by Ryan Albury, this conversation begins in prayer and opens into a deeply honest exploration of faith, trust, and relationship with Jesus.
They talk about what prayer really is (and isn’t), why some prayers are answered instantly while others take years, and how God works through both the waiting and the breakthrough.
Lisa shares personal stories of provision, healing, and learning to trust God after a lifetime of not feeling safe to. Ryan brings powerful insight into spiritual growth, including how to recognize God’s voice, what it means to contend for God’s promises, and the deeper layers of transformation that happen when we surrender.
The conversation also goes into territory many avoid—spiritual warfare, the reality of the enemy, and the subtle lies that keep people disconnected from God.
Why Lisa stepped away—and what brought her back
The true purpose of prayer: intimacy over outcomes
Real stories of answered prayers
Why some prayers take time
Healing the father wound and learning to trust God
How to recognize the voice of God
The reality of spiritual warfare
How we unknowingly open spiritual “doors”
The impact of relationships and sex on a spiritual level
Marriage as covenant vs. modern dating culture
“Jesus isn’t real—He’s just a myth”
“Religion is man-made”
“Prayer doesn’t work”
“God will do everything—I don’t need to change”
“The church is dangerous”
“The enemy is other people”
“The Bible can’t be trusted”
No matter your past, your doubts, or what you’ve walked through—there is always a path back to God.
There is freedom, healing, and peace available through Jesus.
Check out Lisa's Tallow Skincare: https://www.theforestcabins.com/tallow (https://www.theforestcabins.com/tallow)
STAY CONNECTED WITH RYAN:
Website: www.RyanAlbury.com (http://www.ryanalbury.com/)
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealrpa/ (https://www.instagram.com/therealrpa/)
YouTube: @RyanPaulAlbury
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Facebook : "The CrossWalk - Online Church Community"
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Telegram Messaging : The CrossWalk Christian Content Hub
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18 Mar 2026
EP 150: Why I Went Quiet....
After over a year away from the podcast, I’m sharing a quiet, honest update on where I’ve been… and why I’m coming back.
This past year, my life filled in ways I didn’t expect. The business grew, the days became full, and somewhere along the way, this space went quiet.
But beneath all of it, there’s been a steady pull - one I couldn’t ignore.
A call back to simplicity.
A call back to speaking.
A call back to Jesus.
In this short episode, I share what shifted, what I’ve been walking through, and why I’m choosing to return to the microphone - not from pressure, but from obedience.
If you’ve ever stepped away from something you loved… or felt the nudge to come back to what matters most, this is for you.
I’m so glad you’re here.
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If you’ve been feeling called to simplify what you put on your body and return to something more honest and intentional, I share the small-batch, tallow-based skincare I make by hand on my land here:
https://www.theforestcabins.com/tallow (https://www.theforestcabins.com/tallow)
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Stay connected:
https://www.instagram.com/lisa__hillyer/
9 Jan 2025
EP 149: Redeemed by Love: Overcoming Sin and Temptation Through Christ with Elijah Defries
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Engagement
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