Everyday Joy

In this episode, Ash and Mahala unpack Psalm 23:4, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” Together, they explore the reality that God doesn’t promise us a life free from hardship, but He does promise His presence in every valley. Mahala reflects on how overwhelming seasons often bring wave after wave of challenges, making it eas...

In this episode, Ash and Lydia dive into Exodus 33:15 , where Moses pleads with God, “If you don’t personally go with us, don’t make us leave this place.” Together, they explore the powerful truth that success, recognition, or even reaching your “promised land” is meaningless without God’s presence. Lydia shares how this scripture shapes her decisions, inc...

In this episode, Ash and Lydia dive into Isaiah 43:19 , a promise of God doing something new even in the wilderness. Lydia shares how this verse carried her through years of waiting—and how, in her darkest moment of doubt, God met her in a powerful dream. With honesty and warmth, she describes how God spoke directly to her, reminding her that He was the One who brought her family to that pla...

In this deeply moving episode, Ash and Lydia unpack Psalm 55:1–2 , where David cries out to God in the middle of his troubles. Lydia shares how this scripture mirrors her own story—three years of waiting, praying, and trusting God during one of the hardest seasons of her life. Through journaling, prayer, and choosing trust even when life didn’t make sense, Lydia discovered that G...

In this deeply honest episode, Ash sits down with Lydia to explore the challenges of prayer, faith, and trusting God when life doesn’t make sense. Drawing on Matthew 7:7 —“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you”—they unpack what it really means to ask, seek, and knock in a world where answers don’t al...

In this heartfelt episode, Ash sits down with Lydia, a journalist from Iraq now living in Australia, to explore her journey of resilience, faith, and healing. Lydia shares about the emotional struggles she faced when starting fresh in a new country, including a season of depression and anxiety, and how she found her way back to God’s grace. Together, Ash and Lydia dive into 2 Chronicles 7:14...

In this episode of the Everyday Joy Podcast , Ash  & Ro dive into Ephesians 4:32 with a powerful reminder that forgiveness is both a choice and a practice. They explore how showing kindness and compassion isn’t always a one-time decision—it’s something we may need to choose daily, especially when disappointment or hurt resurfaces. Ash shares personal reflections on her j...

In this episode of the Everyday Joy Podcast , Ash is joined by Ro to dive into Deuteronomy 31:8 and the comforting truth that God goes before us, never leaving or forsaking us. Together, they reflect on what it means to trust God even when life feels uncertain, uncomfortable, or overwhelming. Ash shares a powerful personal story of realizing that she had accepted Jesus at six years old—somet...

RO IS BACK ON THE POD! Ash and Ro dive into Hebrews 4:12, “For the Word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword…” and explore what it really means for Scripture to shape and transform our lives today. They talk about how the Bible cuts through distraction, reveals the true intentions of our hearts, and equips us for the battles we face. From the challenge...

As parents, it’s easy to feel the pressure to “get it right” when it comes to our children’s faith. We want them to love God, to choose Him, to keep walking with Him—but the truth is, we can’t manufacture their belief. Faith is something only God can awaken in their hearts. In this episode, Ash and Ro dive into Malachi 4:6, a verse about God restoring relationsh...

As a kid, Ash thought going to Disneyland was just a simple wish away. As an adult, she now realises her parents would’ve had to remortgage the house to make it happen. That moment sparked a bigger conversation with Jacquie about money, worry, and how childhood perspectives can shape the way we see provision. In this episode, Ash and Jacquie unpack Matthew 6:33 : “But seek first his ki...

Even in the best seasons of life, there’s always something that feels heavy, something we wish God would change. So how do we really live out 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18—“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances”? In this episode, Ash and Jacquie talk honestly about what it means to give thanks in circumstances, not for them. They share stories about m...

Most of us would love it if God gave us a full five-year plan, complete with clarity, direction, and a guarantee of how things will work out. But that’s rarely how it happens. In this episode, Ash and Jacquie unpack Psalm 119:105 : “Your word is a lamp to my feet, a light to my path.” Jacquie shares how her life has never come with a clear roadmap — instead, it’s been...

When Jacquie was walking through years of financial struggle as a single mum, the enemy knew exactly where to hit hardest—her ability to provide for her kids. Fear, shame, and comparison whispered constantly, but God kept showing up in the small, unexpected ways: $500 left in her letterbox, grocery discounts right when she needed them, provision that didn’t make sense on paper. In this...

When Jacquie first returned to work as a single mum, the numbers didn’t add up. Every piece of financial advice said “save an emergency fund, plan ahead, build security,” but her reality was living paycheck to paycheck—just praying the bills and groceries would stretch. In this episode, Ash and Jacquie dive into Romans 12:12: “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction,...

Recorded live, this special episode dives into one of the hardest parts of faith — waiting. Whether it’s for answered prayers, clarity in your calling, or breakthrough in a tough season, waiting can feel frustrating and lonely. Ash, Shaylee and Jacquie open up about their own experiences of waiting on God, how to hold on to hope when nothing seems to be moving, and why trusting His tim...

In this raw and relatable Everyday Joy LIVE conversation, we take on a question that almost everyone wrestles with at some point: How do you build a godly relationship with your body? From Scripture that reminds us our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, to personal stories about weight changes, health goals, endometriosis, miscarriage, and postpartum shifts — we share the struggles and s...

In this special Everyday Joy LIVE recording, we tackle the heartfelt question: Do you have life scriptures you lean on during hard times, or do you wait for the Holy Spirit to bring you the right verse when you need it? From Psalm 91 read in the middle of a frightening night in Indonesia, to Proverbs 3:5 whispered in moments of uncertainty, to Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:39) &mda...

We’re back with another Everyday Joy LIVE episode — complete with the real, in-the-room energy (and a little background buzz) from our special event! In this honest and hope-filled conversation, we answer two heartfelt questions from our audience: How do you learn to love again after a marriage breakdown? and What are some of your favourite ways to create space for God beyond Bible rea...

Oh hey! This week’s Everyday Joy episodes are a little different — we’re bringing you behind the scenes of the Everyday Joy LIVE event! You’ll hear the real, unpolished, slightly echoey audio (just like you were in the room with us) as we tackle one of the most heartfelt questions from the Q&A: How can we stop worrying about our loved ones who don’t believe in God...

What happens when a dream God once gave you becomes the very thing pulling you away from Him? In this episode, Ash and Kate unpack Matthew 16:24—Jesus’ call to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. Kate shares the moment God asked her to close her business and revealed she’d become more focused on her influence in the industry than her intimacy with Him. Together, th...

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&...