The Cartographers

In this conversation, Ashley talks with Gem Fadling about low-grade anxiety, a Christian's thought life and how we might notice and discern the voices in our heads to "take every thought captive." Listen in to a practical conversation. LINKS Follow Gem and Unhurried Living on Instagram Unhurried Living, Inc. Replenish Community Gem's most recent book, Hold That Thought Ashley’s most recent book, A...

In this episode, Ashley and Bryce Hales sit down with Angie Ward, editor of Kingdom and Country , a book that helps us discern allegiance to Christ our King and what our relationship to the nation might be. In this conversation, we chat about ideas surrounding Christian nationalism and what postures we might take in this moment in time. LINKS Kingdom and Country: Following Jesus in the Land that y...

Ashley and Bryce Hales talk with journalist Bonnie Kristian about our knowledge crisis and what we can do about it. While it can feel like people aren't even living in the same reality anymore, Bonnie gives some practical and hopeful starting places in our day and age. We highly recommend her book! LINKS Bonnie's book, Untrustworthy: How the Knowledge Crisis is Breaking our Brains, Ruining our Pol...

Ashley sits down with Shannan Martin as they talk together about how to be a good neighbor -- in our neighborhoods and in virtual spaces, too. Get some great ideas on how to grow your relationships in Shannan's newest book, Start with Hello . LINKS Shannan on Instagram Shannan's book, Start with Hello Shannan's substack We mention a conversation with Bonnie Kristian (and her book Untrustworthy );...

What does it mean to live a sacramental life? Ashley is joined by Bryce Hales for this invigorating conversation with Anglican pastor, Aaron Damiani. We talk about practical starting places when we can't think our way to God, feel our way to God, or serve our ways to God. Listen in -- you'll find some hope for belief in this moment in time. LINKS Aaron's book, Earth Filled with Heaven Patient Ferm...

Ashley Hales sits down with Amanda Held Opelt to talk about how we might normalize grief, pain, loss and death. With her background in aid work, she thought she would prepared, but wasn't when her sister Rachel Held Evans was hospitalized and died. But studying grief rituals was one way through. Listen in to this hopeful, thoughtful and rich conversation and let it help you process your own losses...

What do we do with our questions? In this conversation, Ashley talks with Lore Ferguson Wilbert about questions faith poses and what a curious faith looks like. This conversation moves past hot takes on deconstruction and into the questions we ask of God, he asks of us, and we ask together in community. Listen in. LINKS Sign up for Lore's substack Lore's most recent book, A Curious Faith Ashley’s...

Weekly episodes are back! Join us each Tuesday as we connect the dots between big ideas and everyday life in culture, theology, and the arts. Expect thoughtful, deep and lively conversation and guests' laundry routines! This week, Ashley sits down with Andrew Arndt to talk about the gifts of the desert fathers and mothers. You'll hear about Andrew's own spiritual journey and how these ancient, wis...

Join Ashley as she talks with Mark Sayers about his recent book, A Non-Anxious Presence , and all about church renewal, church hurt, and hope for institutional clarity and mission in this moment and time. Mark Sayers is pastor of Red Church in Melbourne, Australia, and podcast host of Rebuilders. Not to be missed! LINKS Mark's latest book, A Non-Anxious Presence Learn more about Mark on his websit...

Ashley Hales interviews Mako Fujimura on his artistic process, how faith and art meet and collide and give hope for sorrow and our cultural moment. Not to miss! LINKS Learn more about Mako Art + Faith book Art + Faith group reading guide Academy Kintsugi Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback , ebook and audio . You can find out more about her work and speaking at aahales.com ....

Ashley talks with Austin Carty about how reading forms us as leaders, how we can get started reading again, and some practical steps forward, especially for pastors and leaders. Pick up a book today and become less anxious, more content, and more empathetic. Listen in. LINKS Austin’s book: The Pastor’s Bookshelf: Why Reading Matters for Ministry Other books mentioned: The Brothers Karamazov Anna K...

Ashley talks with Eric Costanzo, an author (along with Daniel Yang and Matt Soerens) of Inalienable , about hope for the American church. We don't have to give up on Jesus' bride, but we do need to find ways to heal. Listen in to Eric's practical and thoughtful wisdom about how to live with hope for the church. Listening to and learning from marginalized voices shows us the way forward. LINKS Eric...

Ashley talks with Beth Silvers (one half of the Pantsuit Politics duo, along with Sarah Stewart Holland) about how we move forward with grace and hope in politics, in community, and with one another. Listen in for some practical ways to think institutionally, act kindly, and reknit our social fabric. LINKS Beth and Sarah's book: Now What? How to Move Forward When We're Divided About Basically Ever...

Ashley talks with Gordon T. Smith on calling, vocation and how all of what we do matters — not just our careers. LINKS Gordon’s book, Your Calling Here and Now Susan Scott, Fierce Conversations Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback , ebook and audio . Sign up for Ashley’s substack here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashley talks with Hannah Nation and Ryan Zhang about their work with the book, Faith in the Wilderness : a book translating Chinese pastors' sermons on the intersection of the pandemic and persecution. Listen in to hear what Hannah (as the editor) and Ryan (as a translator) learned about resilience and growth and what the Chinese church can teach the Western church. LINKS Faith in the Wilderness C...

Ashley talks with Amy Julia Becker about healing and wholeness for persons, places, and communities. Listen in to this conversation about the wellness industry, the healing Jesus offers, and some practical steps foward. LINKS Amy Julia’s book, To Be Made Well White Picket Fences And for fun: Dryel dry cleaning product! Ashley’s most recent book, A Spacious Life is in paperback , ebook and audio ....

Ashley Hales and Jake Meador talk about what Christians offer the world in this moment in time. A practical and thoughtful conversation on Christian community, imagination, and care for our environment and families -- don't miss it. LINKS + RESOURCES Jake's newest book, What Are Christians For? Jake's first book, In Search of the Common Good Episode 35 where we talked about loneliness and the comm...

Ashley and Hans Boersma talk about the whole point of life — moving toward union with God and what the blessed life looks like now. This conversation may help you tap into the transcendent life in your ordinary one. LINKS Hans Boersma’s book, Seeing God Hans’ website: https://www.hansboersma.org/ Ashley’s more recent book, A Spacious Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Ashley is joined by Mark Noll, Christian historian, as they talk about the word "evangelical," if it could and should be saved, and what to do about the intellectual project for Christians. LINKS + WORKS MENTIONED Books by Mark: Mark's updated classic, The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind History of Christianity in American and Canada America’s book (out in May) Others mentioned: Frederick Douglass...

Ashley and Anjuli talk about staying awake rather than numbing, hiding, or sidestepping life. We talk about conflict, faith, and how to move forward. A helpful, practical conversation especially if you feel unmoored in the last several years. LINKS Follow Anjuli on Instagram Anjuli's second book, Awake Anjuli's first book, Stay Ashley's most recent book, A Spacious Life Learn more about your ad ch...

Ashley talks with Susan Mettes about the loneliness epidemic, the research that informs this challenge, what needs to change in the church, and how to move forward. LINKS Susan's book, The Loneliness Epidemic Follow Susan on Twitter Get your Holy Week at Home Bundle for just $5 here . It includes a workbook to help you process your joys and losses with Jesus, as well as recipes for sourdough and t...

Often going back to go forward looks like naming depression or anxiety and finding a path through. In this conversation with Diana Gruver, she and Ashley talk about mental health and where we find companions in darkness in the church through time. LINKS Diana's book, Companions in the Darkness Follow Diana on Twitter Ashley's book, A Spacious Life Get your Holy Week at Home Bundle for just $5 here...

What do we do with fear, polarization, and the call to love not just our neighbors, but also our enemies? Catherine McNiel and I talk about this radical and inviting call with her book, Fearing Bravely . LINKS Catherine's book, Fearing Bravely Follow Catherine on Twitter Catherine's other books, All Shall Be Well and Long Days of Small Things Get your Holy Week at Home Bundle for just $5 here .  L...

What does it mean to go back to go forward? In this series, we're talking about how as we move backward -- in history, in place, in our lives -- we'll begin to grow and be transformed spiritually. Kicking us off is Kevin Adams. We talk about baptism and how being part of "the baptized" changes everything. Listen in to hear how Kevin Adams learned and grew as he surveyed a wide variety of believers...

In this conversation, Ashley talks with Elizabeth Santelmann about limits in our lives: from our past, in our parenting, and online. It's a great conversation on character, wisdom, and not doing it all. LINKS Follow Elizabeth on Instagram @sunshineinmynest Elizabeth's website : https://sunshineinmynest.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices