Everyday Joy

If someone asked whether your closeness to God is based on what you do, most of us would quickly say “no.” On paper, we believe grace covers us and our righteousness isn’t earned. But sometimes our lives tell a different story. In this conversation, Ash and Shae unpack Matthew 5:6 — “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled&rd...

What does real community actually look like? In this episode, Ash and Shay unpack Galatians 6:2 and the challenge of living out a faith that doesn’t just talk about “community” but actually practices it. From meal trains and late-night calls to simply choosing inconvenience over comfort, they explore what it means to truly carry each other’s burdens. They talk honestly abou...

This episode includes conversation around pregnancy loss—please listen with care and discretion. What do you do when life feels painfully lonely, especially in the moments you never expected to walk through? In this episode, Ash and Shaylee unpack Matthew 5:4 and talk honestly about grief, mourning, and the comfort that God promises in the middle of it. From the reality of walking through mi...

What does it actually look like to live out your faith in a world where everything is curated, filtered, and carefully posted? In this episode, Ash and Shaylee have an honest conversation about comparison, social media, and the gap between what people show and what they’re actually walking through. From the pressure to post a “perfect” version of life, to the quiet reminder that...

What do you do when life feels heavy, your emotions feel all over the place, and you don’t even know how to pray? In this episode, Ash and Shaylee unpack Psalm 42:11 and have an honest conversation about what it looks like to wrestle with your own thoughts while still choosing to hope in God. From the pressure to appear like everything is fine, to the reality of feeling downcast or overwhelm...

1 John 4:19 — “We love because He first loved us.” In today’s episode, Ash slows down a verse we’ve heard so many times we barely register it anymore. We’re called to love — not because people are easy, not because relationships are clean or convenient, but because God loved us first . Ash unpacks: What God’s love actually looked like: sacrificial, s...

Psalm 145:18 — “The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.” In today’s episode, Ash digs into a verse we often skim but rarely unpack. God promises nearness — but He also gives a condition: call on Him in truth. So what does truth actually mean when life feels confusing, subjective, or overwhelming? Ash explores why closeness with God do...

What does it look like to trust God when you don’t have a clear answer — or even silence feels like the only response? In this episode, Ash and Cam unpack Romans 10:14 and explore what it really means to live a life of faith that speaks. From the idea that every believer is called to ministry, to the challenge of not shrinking back in fear of people, they reflect on how easy it is to k...

“We are all called to ministry.” Not just the pastor. Not just the person on the platform. Not just the podcaster. Every believer has been called to share the hope of Jesus. In this episode with Lydia, we unpack Romans 10:14 and wrestle with a challenging question: How can people believe in Jesus if no one is willing to tell them about Him? So often we wait for a “big calling&rdq...

Why is it sometimes so hard to simply say, “I went to church this weekend”? In this episode, Ash and Lydia unpack Proverbs 29:25 and the subtle but powerful grip that the fear of man can have on our lives. From shrinking back in conversations about faith to compromising our values just to fit in, they explore how deeply we crave validation, approval, and acceptance from people —...

So many of us think freedom means doing whatever we want. But what if true freedom is actually found in walking closely with God? In this episode, Ash and Lydia unpack Galatians 5:16 and the tension between living for the flesh and living by the Spirit. They talk honestly about temptation, discipline, conviction, and the wrestle we all face as believers trying to follow Jesus in a distracting worl...

Relationships can be one of the hardest parts of life — whether at home, work, or church. In this episode, Ash dives into Romans 15:5 and explores how God gives us endurance and encouragement to carry the right attitude of mind toward others. Discover how to: Press into God for strength and daily encouragement Approach relationships with the love, compassion, and patience of Jesus Prioritize...

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith… not by works, so that no one can boast.” — Ephesians 2:8–9 We drive ourselves crazy trying to be perfect — trying to measure up, fix ourselves, and earn what God has already freely given. In this episode with Lydia, we unpack the pressure so many of us live under without even realising it: the pressure to...

“Always be prepared to give an answer… but do this with gentleness and respect.” — 1 Peter 3:15 What if the way we talk about Jesus is distracting people from Jesus? In this episode, Ash and Lydia unpack the tension so many Christians wrestle with: how do we boldly stand for truth while still reflecting the gentleness, love, and kindness of Christ? Because if we’re h...

“It will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.” — Matthew 10:20 What if God never promised comfort or success… but promised His presence instead? In this episode, Ash and Jacqui unpack the powerful words of Jesus to His disciples before sending them into difficult situations. He didn’t tell them it would be easy. In fact, He warned...

Fear has a way of creeping into every part of life—our decisions, our relationships, even our sense of peace. But what if we didn’t have to live that way? In this episode with Jacquie, we unpack what it really means to trust God as our salvation—not just in theory, but in the middle of everyday worries and unknowns. From the quiet anxieties we carry to the bigger fears that try t...

“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” — Proverbs 13:20 We all want to belong—but what happens when fitting in starts to cost you who you really are? In this episode with Jacquie Scott, we dive into the tension between identity and influence. From high school pressures to adult decision-making, we unpack how the people around us shape w...

“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” — Romans 10:9 Who really gets into heaven? What happens in that final moment? And why do we wrestle so much with questions we can’t fully answer? In this episode with Jacquie Scott, we lean into the tension between certainty and myst...

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” — Mark 16:15 What if sharing your faith isn’t about a stage… but about your everyday life? In this episode with Jacquie Scott, we unpack what it truly means to live out the gospel—not just with words, but through the way we love, serve, and show up for the people around us. From understanding the re...

“So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who makes things grow.” — 1 Corinthians 3:7 What if the pressure you’re carrying was never yours to hold? In this episode with Shaylee, we unpack the freedom found in knowing that while we may plant seeds and water what God has started… He is the one who brings growth. Whether it’s...

“Repent and be baptized… and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” — Acts 2:38 What does it really mean to repent? And why does God call us to be baptized? In this episode with Shaylee, we unpack the power of repentance, the beauty of baptism, and the life-changing gift of the Holy Spirit. This isn’t about rules or religion—it’s about freedom, ne...

What do you do when you know God is with you… but you don’t feel it? In this honest and hope-filled episode, Ash and Shay unpack the tension between head knowledge and heart belief—especially in seasons of grief, anxiety, and deep pain. Anchored in John 8:12 — “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of lif...

What does it actually look like to share your faith… without overthinking it? In this episode, Shaylee joins us for a real and honest conversation about the tension we all feel when it comes to talking about God—especially with the people closest to us. From funny (and chaotic) life moments to a powerful reminder in Matthew 9:37, we unpack how the harvest is ready… but so often...

God Can't Heal The Pretend Version Of You!  This special LIVE episode of the Everyday Joy Podcast is all about one powerful truth: God isn’t waiting for the polished version of you, He’s inviting the real you. Through raw, honest conversation, we unpack what it truly means to be vulnerable with God. Why do we avoid it? What are we afraid of? And how does real healing actually begi...

In this episode of Everyday Joy , we unpack the powerful truth of 2 Corinthians 5:18 (MSG) : “All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” This conversation wrestles with what it really means to live as people who carry the message of reconciliation, not just in church spaces, but in everyday life. From car parks and cof...