Life Duo

You can be faithful… and still feel aimless. You love God. You’re trying to obey. You’re making decisions, saying yes to good opportunities, and doing your best to move forward. But somewhere along the way, something feels off. Working together with your spouse, but not always aligned. You’re busy, yet not deeply fulfilled. Productive, yet not energized. In this episode, we talk honestly about wha...

Every couple faces big decisions. New jobs, moves, finances, business or ministry direction, parenting, opportunities, transitions. But most couples carry the weight of those decisions with pressure, anxiety, and the fear of getting it wrong. In this episode, we open up about why decision-making often creates tension between couples and the surprising truth that finally brought us clarity, unity,...

If you and your spouse are building something together, a business, ministry, or side hustle, then this episode is FOR YOU. Because while your productivity may be strong… your connection might be quietly slipping. This episode will help you: 🔹 Identify early signs of relational drift 🔹 Stop letting work conversations dominate your marriage 🔹 Rebuild emotional closeness even during stressful sea...

What if you and your spouse could finish your work by Wednesday, which means more time left for rest, fun, and connection? That’s what happens when you stop relying on good intentions (or hustle mentality) and start building the right system. In this episode, we share how couples can move from constant busyness and long nights… to peace, clarity, and shared momentum. You’ll learn how to create a s...

Most couples who work together aren’t fighting because they don’t care, they’re fighting because they’re not aligned. When you and your spouse don’t agree on what matters most, every project becomes a tug-of-war. But when you set shared priorities, tension turns into teamwork and progress flows with peace. In this episode, we unpack: ✅ Why couples skip the “priority” talk — and how it sabotages p...

Everyone says working with your spouse is all about teamwork — but what does it really take to work as a team? In this episode, we unpack the mindset shift every working couple needs to make: from Uno (“It’s all on me”) to Duo (“We’re in this together”). We talk about what happens when pressure, fear, or pride quietly pull you into solo mode and how to move toward trust, unity, and encouragement i...

What’s the #1 skill every couple needs to work well together? In this episode, we unpack one of the most underrated (and hardest) skills every working couple needs to master—listening to understand, not to prove your point. Whether you’re running a business, leading a ministry, or managing daily life together, learning to truly listen can transform the way you communicate, resolve tension, and bui...

We all have Bible characters we resonate with, people whose faith and trust in God inspire us to believe He can do something similar in our own lives. But what about couples who lead and work together? Is there a biblical example that can guide and encourage us as we pursue God’s calling side by side? The answer is yes. In this episode, We explore the story of Priscilla and Aquila, one of the most...

Why is it a struggle to work with your spouse - even when your marriage is solid?  Because, no one shows you how to work with your spouse. (and we are on a mission to change that).  Most figure it out through months and years of trial and error. pain, fights, mistrust, apologies and forgiveness. And the hard but honest truth is, not every couple makes it.  In this episode, we expose the 5 hidden r...

If you’ve ever felt like working with your spouse is harder than you expected, you’re not alone — and this episode will show you there’s a better way forward. We’re Ashley and Ivan, and for the last 10 years, we’ve worked as a husband and wife team in nonprofit and business. In this episode We’ll unpack the #1 assumption that sets couples up for more fights when they work together, the real strugg...

We continue on with part two of Ashley's "stuck story." What happens when your circumstances don't change while feeling stuck? Ashley shares her story of how God works while we are still confused or uncertain of what's next. Resources   In Transition? Find answers with God ⁠⁠here⁠⁠

We have our first-ever guest on the podcast! Ashley shares her "stuck story" in navigating this transition in this unrehearsed interview. Have you felt confused, alone, uncertain or afraid for what is next? Listen in to Ashley's journey to find hope and courage in times of uncertainty. Resources   In Transition? Find answers with God ⁠⁠here⁠⁠

Our calling is a direction, but how do we discover that? How do we navigate the future with confidence and peace? I share one of the most impactful processes in clarifying the direction God is leading. Personal Timeline Process: Step 1 - Create personal timeline here Step 2 - Start coaching here

Have you felt fear of missing what God has for you? I know I have. So often, we think of our calling as "static" - a place, position, or role we are to fulfill. "I am called to do this." But, with that can come added pressure of figuring it out or fear of missing it. The good news is that there is more to our calling. I share a fundamental shift in this episode from seeing your...

I got poked in my body receiving acupuncture when Jesus shared simple yet perspective-changing words. So many ask, “if calling is more than what we do, what else could it be?” Listen in, and maybe what is shared may "poke" you in a good way. www.lifeduocoaching.com Get started with discovering your calling here

What is the process that God develops us over our lifetime? Do you know what He is focusing on in your life stage? Having this understanding changed everything for my leadership development. But not only that, it shifted how I lead others. www.lifeduocoaching.com Take the first step to discover what God is doing in your life stage here

How does God give us influence in our leadership? There is a process God goes takes us through. It starts with our wounding and ends with greater influence. Listen in as Ivan shares this process and what we can expect as God works in us. www.lifeduocoaching.com Take the first step to discovering what God is doing in your life here

As we begin to recognize how God works in our lives and align with it, how do we respond to Him? In this episode, Ivan unpacks the connection between trust and choices in our development with God. www.lifeduocoaching.com Make your sticky note timeline here Ruthless Trust by Brennan Manning

Some of God's most significant and deepest work happens in us. So what is the process to aligning with His work? In this episode, Ivan shares the three critical steps of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-leadership. www.lifeduocoaching.com Get started on discovering what God is doing in your life here

As a leader, life is demanding and challenging. So how do we stay faithful to God for our whole life? It starts with taking ownership of our growth, rest, and renewal with God. In this episode, Ivan shares the importance and challenges of prioritizing "being" more than "doing." www.lifeduocoaching.com Do you want to know more about creating a "being statement?"  Schedule a 30 min discovery ca...

There are two fundamental areas in which God shapes us as leaders. In this episode, Ivan shares the importance of recognizing these areas, how they function together and aligning with God's work in them.  www.lifeduocoaching.com Want to go deeper in your development? Schedule a 30 min discovery call here to get started

"God, just tell me what you want me to do!" So often, it is easy to get focused in our walk with God on what is next or what we can do for him. In this episode, Ivan shares how God crucially shifted his perspective, changing what he focuses on in his walk with Him.  www.lifeduocoaching.com Book a free 30 min discovery call here

How do you identify what God is doing in your life? This episode explores why it is so important to ask ourselves this question. Ivan also shares how God works in our current circumstances and the overall development of our lives. The most significant work that is taking place in your life is what God is doing. So let's continue to discover what He is doing and align with it. www.lifeduocoaching.c...

It is one thing to know about the keys of transition, it is a totally different thing when you are in the middle of it. Transitions are difficult times, filled with more questions than answers. In this last episode on transitions, Ivan shares his heart to those who feel the full effects of transition. Don't give up. May you find the perspective, hope and courage to engage with all that God is...

In this episode we look into how having a big-picture view of our growth helps navigate transitions. This season isn't disconnected from the others in your life, in fact, its a continuation of what God has been doing. Listen in and discover how having this perspective helps engage with what God is doing in your life.  Resources   In Transition? Find answers with God ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Create your person...