Everyday Joy

Today’s episode is such a beautiful reminder that God's love isn't based on how 'good' we are or how dramatic our testimony is—it's about who He is . Ash and Kate sit down (with croaky voices and too many lozenges!) to unpack Romans 5:8: "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." They open up about what it’s like to grow u...

OH HEY! We’ve got a fresh episode with Kate Westwood on the pod today—and this one is packed with freedom. You’ve probably heard it said before: “Christianity is just a bunch of rules.” But what if those boundaries weren’t meant to control us, but actually protect us? Today, Kate and I unpack John 3:17 – “For God did not send His Son into the world t...

OH HEY! We’ve got Kate Westwood back on the podcast today, and wow, this one gets real. Have you ever been tempted to give up when doing the right thing starts to feel just plain exhausting? Same. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Kate a...

OH HEY! It’s always a good day when Kate Westwood is back on the pod!  I loved this chat so much — not just because we’re both recovering from winter colds — but because it felt like a gentle reminder to check in with how spiritually nourished we really are. Today’s verse, “Man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God&...

Ever felt the quiet nudge of God telling you to do something—and ignored it? In today’s solo episode, Ash unpacks the challenging words of James 4:17 — “If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.” With her voice a little raspy from the weekend’s church conference, Ash speaks candidly about the importance of obed...

Oh hey! It’s just me this week — voice a little croaky after a big weekend at a church conference, but still so excited to be diving into God’s Word with you! Today we’re unpacking one of Jesus’ boldest “I Am” statements 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 life." This verse...

OH HEY! We’ve got a very special guest on the podcast today — Danny Gokey ! Danny joins me for a powerful and personal conversation around Psalm 55:22 “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” In this episode, Danny opens up about navigating heartbreak, including the loss of his first wife, and how in the most emotiona...

Oh hey! Today, Ash wraps up a beautiful week of conversation with Steph Blair by diving into Matthew 20:28: "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." This verse becomes the heartbeat of a rich chat about what real servanthood looks like. Ash and Steph unpack how serving isn’t always glamorous - but it is holy, transformational, and d...

Today, Steph Blair joins Ash to unpack Psalm 33:5, which says: "The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love" This episode is a joyful deep dive into what it means to see God’s character reflected in creation and how thankfulness is more than a feel-good practice — it’s a godly, transformative act. Steph vulnerably shares how gratitude helped...

Oh hey!  Today, Steph Blair joins Ash to unpack 1 Samuel 2:2 , which says: “There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no rock like our God.” In this episode, Steph shares the powerful backstory of Hannah, whose praise declared God as her rock even when her life didn’t look how she imagined. Ash and Steph chat about why this matters for us toda...

✨FINAL TICKETS FOR EVERYDAY JOY LIVE AVAILABLE HERE  OH HEY! We have Steph Blair back on the pod today, and we’re diving into a verse that sets both of our souls on fire. Ephesians 6:12 says,  “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the...

✨FINAL TICKETS FOR EVERYDAY JOY LIVE AVAILABLE HERE  OH HEY! We have another new guest on the pod this week!! Steph Blair joins me as we unpack what it really looks like to feel weary – whether it’s spiritual exhaustion, emotional heaviness, or just being completely drained by life. In Jeremiah 31:25, God says, “I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.” Steph s...

Today's episode gives me goosebumps!! “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” -  Isaiah 1:17 Michelle shares a powerful story from Myanmar about a young girl saved from trafficking by what can only be described as an supernatural intervention. It’s a reminder that while God doesn’t need...

✨FINAL TICKETS FOR EVERYDAY JOY LIVE AVAILABLE HERE  Oh hi! Today’s episode is a powerful reminder of the rest and peace that only Jesus can give – even in the darkest situations. We unpack Matthew 11:28 : “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Michelle from Eden shares how this verse isn’t just for us on overwhelming days, b...

Discover Eden Here: https://thisiseden.org/pages/about-eden Today’s episode is a raw and honest chat about what it really means to follow Jesus every single day. Michelle shares the moment she realised God was calling her to leave a career she loved and step fully into her calling – and how scary that was. We unpack Luke 9:23-24 , where Jesus says: “Whoever wants to be my discipl...

Discover Eden Here: https://thisiseden.org/pages/about-eden Have you ever felt God calling you to step out of your comfort zone? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Michelle from Eden Jewellery as we unpack Isaiah 54:2 and talk about how stepping out isn’t enough if we’re not also digging deep in our relationship with God. Michelle shares honestly about seasons where she trie...

Discover Eden Here: https://thisiseden.org/pages/about-eden NEW GUEST! Michelle from Eden Jewellery is joining me on the podcast today. I am so excited to introduce you to her and the incredible organisation she is part of. In this episode, Michelle shares about the moment that completely changed her life – when God called her out of her comfort zone and into a mission to help end human traf...

✨TICKETS FOR EVERYDAY JOY LIVE AVAILABLE HERE  Today on the Everyday Joy Podcast, Ash and Toby unpack Amos 5:24, where God calls His people to let justice roll like a river and righteousness like a never-failing stream. They talk about how easy it is to show up to church, worship, and tick the boxes – while still living in disobedience behind closed doors. Ash shares how even when you...

✨TICKETS FOR EVERYDAY JOY LIVE AVAILABLE HERE  Have you ever found yourself talking just to be understood, instead of truly listening? In today’s episode, Ash and her husband Tobias unpack James 1:19 – “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” They share how easy it is to rush into conversations trying to prove a point, fix a probl...

✨TICKETS FOR EVERYDAY JOY LIVE AVAILABLE HERE  Today on the Everyday Joy Podcast, Ash and her husband dive into Mark 11:24, where Jesus says,  “Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” But what does this really mean for us? They chat about how easy it is to treat prayer like a wishlist, why Jesus’ own prayers teach us to...

Today on the Everyday Joy Podcast, Ash is joined by her husband Toby as they unpack Galatians 6:2, which says, “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” They explore how sharing your struggles can lighten the load, why vulnerability is such an important part of faith, and how God calls us to carry each other’s burdens in love. Toby shares about a season...

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” – Proverbs 9:10 Today, Ash is joined by her husband Toby as they unpack what it really means to fear God. Toby shares how he used to think it meant being scared of God, but he’s realised it’s actually about having awe and deep respect for Him. They talk about how having...

Jesus came to serve, not to be served – and part of living like Him is letting go of grudges that weigh us down. In today’s episode, Jacquie and Ash unpack how easy it is to get stuck in our sense of justice, feeling justified in holding onto hurt or disappointment because “they treated me poorly.” But as Jacquie shares, that’s not what we want to look back on our liv...

Have you ever prayed for God to take something away – an illness, a struggle, a painful situation – and felt disappointed when nothing changed? In today’s episode, Ash and Jacquie unpack Luke 22:42, where Jesus prays, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Yet not my will, but yours be done.” They dive into the tension between believing in God’s p...

Ever felt stuck in a job, ministry role, or even a family situation where it all just feels… hard? In today’s episode, Ash and Jacquie dive deep into Colossians 3:23, exploring what it really means to work as if your soul depends on it – not for people, but for God. Jacquie shares honestly about a season where she felt overlooked and misunderstood at work, and how God used this...