Confidence and Coffee

What if what your family watches is shaping more than just your entertainment? In this episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley sits down with Chevonne O’Shaughnessy, founder of American Cinema Inspires, to talk about faith, family friendly films, clean entertainment, and why uplifting stories still matter. Chevonne shares how she unexpectedly found her way into the film industry, how one moment w...

What happens when the place that was supposed to feel safe becomes the source of your pain? In this episode, Ashley sits down with trauma therapist Veronica Thompson to talk about church hurt, sexual abuse, trauma, and healing through faith. This conversation explores how trauma impacts the brain, why so many people feel silenced in the church, and what it really looks like to bring darkness into...

What do you do when life falls apart… and God doesn’t fix it the way you expected? In this episode of Confidence and Coffee , Ashley sits down with author, speaker, and podcast host Kirby Kelly to talk about grief, suffering, and what it really looks like to hold onto hope when life feels out of control. Kirby shares her story of loss, walking through addiction in her family, and how those experie...

What if the reason you feel exhausted… is not your life, but the people you're allowing into it? In this episode of Confidence and Coffee , Ashley sits down with relationship coach and author Daniel Ratner to unpack emotional vampires, narcissistic tendencies, and why so many women stay in relationships that slowly drain them. This conversation is honest, eye-opening, and deeply relatable, especia...

What really happened after the New Testament? In this episode of Confidence and Coffee , Ashley Henriott sits down with Dr. Ward Sanford , hydrogeologist and author of the historical fiction series Cry for Jerusalem , to explore the fascinating history surrounding the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus and the events that shaped early Christianity. Dr. Sanford shares how historical fiction can brin...

What does real surrender look like in a world obsessed with comfort? In this episode, Ashley talks with Bishop Daniel Timotheos Yohannan , president of GFA World , about missions, persecution, prayer, and what it means to truly know God rather than just know about Him. Bishop Daniel shares stories of national missionaries serving in some of the hardest places in Africa and Asia, explains why local...

What if intimacy isn’t something you “get back”… but something you rebuild ? In today’s episode of Confidence and Coffee , I’m joined by Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith , who share their powerful story of healing after betrayal, recovering trust, and learning how to build true intimacy again. They introduce the concept of the Intimacy Pyramid , showing that intimacy isn’t just physical, it’s a thrivi...

 Bravery is not the absence of fear, it’s obedience while your hands are shaking. Today I’m joined by missionary and author Heidi Nicole Elizarraraz , who shares how God called her to Mexico, how fear tried to stop her, and what it looks like to keep saying yes to Jesus anyway. Heidi and her husband founded Open Arms Mexico , a Christ centered nonprofit fighting to keep families together by provid...

What if real confidence is not loud, not performative, and not fighting for attention, but calm, grounded, and unshakable? Ashley sits down with Tara LaFon Gooch, host of Grasp Confidence, to talk about confidence that comes from Christ, identity rooted in God’s approval, and how to stop listening to the voice of fear, scarcity, and comparison. This conversation also gets practical about protectin...

Today I’m joined by filmmakers and Christian parents D’Lytha and Nathan D. Myers , creators of the musical comedy Aria Appleton Shines . We talk about why entertainment is shaping your kids more than you think, how to set real boundaries with tech, and what it looks like to create culture relevant stories that honor Jesus without being cheesy. What you’ll hear in this episode Why “clean” content i...

In this episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley sits down with Michelle Doane, founder of Imani Vegan Cosmetics, for a conversation that is equal parts powerful and practical. Michelle shares her story as a Vietnamese American refugee, raised by a single mother, and how surviving unimaginable hardship shaped her resilience. She opens up about living with cystic acne, how it affected her confidenc...

If you’ve tried therapy, prayer, self-help, and mindset work but still feel tense, overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck, this episode explains why. Ashley sits down with Kurtis Lee Thomas , breathwork expert and founder of the Just Breathe Foundation , to talk about how stress and trauma live in the body and how breathwork creates real release, not just insight. This is a grounded conversation about...

This week on Confidence and Coffee , Ashley sits down with Kevin Crenshaw — known worldwide as The Heart Guy — to talk about spiritual warfare, identity, confidence, deliverance, trauma, leadership, and the difference between self-help and soul healing. Kevin shares his story of near-death experiences, addiction, homelessness, chronic illness, and the moment God completely dismantled his identity...

In this episode of Confidence and Coffee , Ashley Henriott welcomes Dr. Kathy Goldstein , board-certified acupuncture physician and founder of True Energy Skincare , to explore the connection between holistic health, emotional intelligence, and natural aging . Kathy shares her journey from Western medicine to energy medicine , offering insight into how emotional patterns show up in our facial expr...

In this powerful and raw episode of Confidence and Coffee , Ashley Henriott sits down with Howard “Quiggly” Chang, creator of the new faith-based toy universe Ancients and one of the original creative forces behind the iconic Ninja Turtles toys. Howard shares his inspiring journey from global toy designer to spiritual visionary. You’ll hear about: His life-changing spiritual awakening Designing An...

Ashley sits down with Greg Stier to unpack why Gen Z is surprisingly open to the gospel, how parents and pastors can model, mobilize, and multiply faith conversations, and why the gospel answers the three big questions of every teen: identity, belonging, purpose . Greg shares his powerful family testimony, practical training tools, and how to host a Day of Global Youth Evangelism in your home or c...

Today on Confidence and Coffee I sit down with Mitch Matthews , host of Dream Think Do and coach to leaders at Nike, NASA, and Disney. We talk about giving yourself permission to dream again, how to move past perfectionism , and why God meets us in the next small step . Mitch shares powerful frameworks like border bullies , the intellectual immune system , and the simple word that unlocks momentum...

In this powerful episode of Confidence and Coffee , Ashley Henriott sits down with Wilson Hickman , writer and director of The Lost Healer — a fantasy series that blends adventure, light, and faith. Wilson shares the deeper meaning behind his work and how each character represents a stage of faith: seeking, wrestling, and believing. Together, they explore the parallels between storytelling and spi...

In this episode, Ashley Henriott sits down with Zachary Del Monaco , a young entrepreneur and co-founder of Red Rock Construction, to talk about the power of faith, leadership, and personal growth in business. Zach shares his story of building a company from the ground up — literally — while keeping faith at the center. He talks about the challenges of being a young leader, the lessons learned fro...

This week on Confidence and Coffee , I sit down with my friend Allison to talk about something so many of us wrestle with shame, anxiety, and finding the courage to heal. Allison opens up about her journey through therapy and faith, and how learning to break the silence of shame gave her freedom. We get real about what it means to calm anxiety, reframe negative self-talk, and start believing God’s...

In this episode of Confidence and Coffee , Ashley Henriott talks with Britton , a media producer and passionate advocate for personal growth. Britton shares her journey of overcoming struggles with confidence, mental health, and identity and how Confidence Is an Inside Job became a powerful tool for transformation. Together, they dive into self-awareness, boundaries, community, and the role of fai...

Life can feel messy, loud, and overwhelming, but what if the answer isn’t doing more, it’s slowing down? In this episode of Confidence and Coffee , Ashley Henriott shares how mindful moments and gratitude can transform your confidence from the inside out. You’ll hear: 🌿 What mindful moments really are (and why they matter) 💡 The science of gratitude and how it rewires your brain for joy ✍️ Simpl...

We live in a world more divided than ever. From politics to family to friendships, the need to be right has become what James Twyman calls a “pandemic.” But what if the way forward isn’t winning the argument, but choosing love instead? In this episode of Confidence and Coffee , I sit down with James Twyman, bestselling author of I Don’t Know, Maybe I Love You , a peace troubadour who has sung in w...

Do you ever feel like you are constantly forced to choose between your family, your career, and yourself? My guest today, Tiffany Sauder, believes you do not have to choose. She calls it creating a Life of And . In this conversation, Tiffany and I dive into:  ✨ Why most women slip into “unbalanced characters” like the grumpy servant or the lonely achiever  ✨ Practical ways to say goodbye to guil...

If you’ve ever experienced a broken relationship... whether with family, friends, or even yourself. This episode is for you. In this deeply honest conversation, Ashley Henriott sits down with Jodi LaRae Cunningham, author, strategist, licensed chaplain, and advocate for reconciliation, to talk about estrangement: what it really means, where it starts, and how to find peace whether restoration happ...