Everyday Joy

In this final episode of 2025, Ash, Shaylee, and Jacquie reflect on an incredible year of podcasting and look ahead to 2025 with hope and intention. The trio unpacks John 1:5 - "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it" - discussing how to stay spiritually grounded when the world feels heavy and chaotic. From Ash's hilarious confession about her irrational tsunami fea...

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given… and He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God.” — Isaiah 9:6 Christmas isn’t just about what happened then — it’s about what’s still true now . God is with us. In this special Christmas episode, Ash is joined by Jacquie and Shaylee for a heartfelt reflection on the year that’s been &mda...

“We love because He first loved us.” — 1 John 4:19 In today’s episode, Ash is joined by Tiani to unpack one of the most foundational truths of the Christian faith — that our ability to love others flows directly from the love we’ve first received from God. Together, they reflect on what it looks like to love generously, sacrificially, and sincerely, even when li...

“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” — Psalm 145:18 In this episode, Ash is joined by Tiani for a heartfelt conversation about what it truly means to seek God in truth — not just with words, but with an authentic heart and a willingness to be transformed. Together they explore: How to genuinely “call on God” rather than wai...

Ephesians 6:18 Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Prayer doesn’t have to be polished. It doesn’t have to be long. And it definitely doesn’t have to wait until things fall apart. This conversation is a reminder that prayer is meant to be woven into every...

Proverbs 11:25 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Have you ever been on the receiving end of generosity you didn’t expect — and it stayed with you? In this conversation, Ash and T unpack what it really looks like to live with an open hand. Not just with money, but with time, prayer, attention, and showing up for people. They chat about: Why gene...

The Lord watches over you — the Lord is your shade at your right hand.” — Psalm 121:5 In today’s conversation, Ash and guest Tee unpack what it really looks like to say yes to God — especially when obedience feels costly, uncomfortable, or terrifying. Through Psalm 121:5, they reflect on God as our keeper , protector, and defender — not as a backup plan, but as...

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” — John 10:11 Today, Ash and guest Kate Westwood explore one of the most comforting and confronting pictures Jesus gives of Himself: the Good Shepherd — the One who protects, pursues, provides for, and patiently leads us… even when we wander. Together they unpack: • Why Jesus calls Hims...

“You forgave the iniquity of your people and covered all their sins.” — Psalm 85:2 Today, Ash and guest Kate Westwood unpack a deeply personal, beautifully freeing truth: every single sin — past, present, and future — has been fully covered by Jesus. And because of that, we’re invited to live differently. As Christmas approaches, Ash shares how God has been gent...

“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call Him Emmanuel.” — Isaiah 7:14 Today, Ash and guest Kate Willcox unpack one of the most profound prophecies in Scripture — a promise that would be fulfilled hundreds of years later through Jesus. Together they explore why this verse isn’t just a Christmas li...

  “The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will fulfill the promise…” — Jeremiah 33:14 Today, Ash and Kate Willcox dive into one of the most relatable parts of the Christian walk: What do you do when God has spoken, but life still looks nothing like the promise? Through honest conversation about identity, singleness, hope, heartbreak, and timing,...

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” — Proverbs 4:23 Today, Ash and guest Kate Westwood unpack one of the most formative and practical verses in Scripture — and why guarding your heart matters more than ever in a world of constant noise, content, and cultural pressure. Together they explore: How what we watch, read, listen to, and scroll...

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...

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...

Proverbs 11:25 says, “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” In today’s episode, Ash unpacks what it really means to live with an open hand — to offer your gifts, time, abilities and heart instead of holding everything tightly to yourself. As Christmas gets busy and life feels full, it’s easy to slip into self-protection, exhausti...

Psalm 121:5 says, “The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand.” In today’s episode, Ash shares a real moment where everything went “wrong” — running late, getting pulled over, panicking about missing a concert — only to look back and realise God might have been protecting them the whole time. Sometimes God’s covering do...

John 8:32 says, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” But what does that actually look like in real life? In today’s episode, Ash and Ro dive into the difference between temporary relief and true freedom , and how easily we fall for things that promise to make us feel better but don’t last. Together, they talk about how God’s truth gives us...

Are you tired of temporary fixes that promise freedom but leave you feeling worse? In this episode, Ash and Ro dive into John 8:32 - "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free"—and explore why God's Word is the only solid foundation in a world where truth feels subjective. They discuss how sin often promises freedom but only delivers temporary satisfaction, why surrounding you...

Psalm 68:19 reminds us that God daily carries our burdens — not just on Sundays, not just when life feels peaceful, but every single day. In this episode, Ash and Ro talk honestly about what it looks like to stay close to God in the middle of busy seasons, tired mornings, unexpected struggles, and the moments where you just don’t “feel it.” They unpack how simple, everyday...

Forgiveness isn’t easy — and today’s conversation gets honest about that. Ash and Ro unpack Luke 6:38, a verse often used in the context of money, but when read in full, reveals something much deeper: generosity of spirit . From judgment to mercy, from forgiveness to love, Jesus calls us to live with a heart that presses down, shakes together, and pours out more grace than expect...

Matthew 10:20 — “For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.” Today, Ash is joined by the always-glowing Ro (truly, she walked in looking stunning), and together they dive into one of the most confronting and comforting verses Jesus ever spoke. Jesus tells His disciples that when they step out in faith — especially when it's scary, c...

Isaiah 43:2 — “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you… when you walk through the fire, you will not be burned.” In today’s episode, Ash and Steph explore one of the most comforting — and confronting — promises in the Bible: hardship is guaranteed, but so is God’s presence. Steph goes full Bible-nerd (in the best way) as she unpacks how...

Matthew 19:26 — “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” In today’s episode, Ash and Steph dive into one of the most confronting and freeing truths Jesus ever taught: you cannot earn your way to God. Not with good behaviour. Not with wealth. Not with a “perfect” life. Not even with a lifetime of doing the right things. Jesus flips the...

“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” Today on the Everyday Joy Podcast, Steph is back — and we go deep into the wrestle every believer knows all too well: your thoughts , the ones that spiral, overwhelm, and convince you you’re not enough. This episode is raw, vulnerable, and incredibly practical. Steph opens up...