The Cartographers

How does fiction help us live as people of faith? When we read a novel, how might we grow? In this episode, Jessica Hooten Wilson and I talk about holiness in fiction and how reading forms us. LINKS Jessica's book, The Scandal of Holiness: Follow Jessica on Twitter Special Offer: Join us this Lent for 40 walking devotionals. " Walking at a Human Pace " is $10 in my shop. Learn more about your ad c...

What is your human pace? This episode I'm letting you preview the first day of a 40-day journey this Lent called, Walking at a Human Pace." Lace up your shoes, put in your earbuds, listen to the episode and be welcomed into an experience of movement, scripture and prayer. LINKS Get Walking at a Human Pace now at this link : www.aahales.com/shop/walking Follow Ashley on Instagram or use the hashtag...

In this fascinating conversation with Chris Green, we talk about Jesus as the basis for beauty. Listen in for big ideas made accessible and inspirational to help you live out your ordinary life well. LINKS Chris' book, All Things Beautiful : https://amzn.to/36miwym Chris' website: https://www.cewgreen.com/ **Be sure to get a reminder when my Lenten offering, " Walking at a Human Pace, " drops on M...

We’re creative beings because we’re made in the image of a creative God. Listen in to this conversation with Ned Bustard, a visual artist, as we talk about imagination, the church, and the limits of art and life to draw us towards God. LINKS In this wide-ranging conversation, we mention so many works, books, and more. Use the links below to get started in this wider conversation. Get Ned’s art fro...

Ashley talks with Professor Daniel Bowman about his autism spectrum diagnosis as an adult and the gifts and limits of knowledge and art. A great conversation you won’t want to miss. LINKS Dan’s book, On the Spectrum : https://amzn.to/35psP4f Follow Dan on Twitter : https://twitter.com/danielbowmanjr You can grab a copy of Ashley’s A Spacious New Year workbook to help you create sustainable rhythms...

Ashley talks with Daniel Silliman on the gifts and limits of fiction — particularly evangelical popular fiction over the last several decades — and what it means for faith and culture. LINKS Daniel’s book, Reading Evangelicals : https://amzn.to/3416fhJ Follow Daniel on Twitter : https://twitter.com/danielsilliman Ashley’s book, A Spacious Life Be sure to grab a copy of “A Spacious New Year” — it’s...

Ashley talks with Tanner Olson about his newest book of poetry and how poetry can be a vehicle to connect with others. LINKS Follow Tanner on Instagram @writtentospeak : https://www.instagram.com/writtentospeak/ Tanner’s book, Walk a Little Slower : https://amzn.to/3rrLdko Other books of poetry recommended: Denise Levertov , Mary Oliver , Malcolm Guite Grab your “A Spacious New Year” workbook for...

Join Ashley as she talks with Professor Kelly Kapic as they dive into the topic of limits — and as she kicks off this series on art and limits. How do limits grow our creativity? How do they make us more human? Listen in. As you settle into a new year, this conversation is sure to help you connect the dots between goals and how to also be well, human. LINKS Kelly Kapic’s book, You’re Only Human (o...

Need some thoughtful conversation on healthy bodies when all forms of media will want you to be discontent with who you are? Listen in to this conversation with Ashley and Jennifer Wagner, author of Your Good Body . LINKS Jennifer’s book (out in January!): Your Good Body , https://amzn.to/3yOdXad Follow Jennifer on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/jennifertaylorwagner/ Be sure to pick up a co...

As we consider health in these few episodes this month, we talk spiritual health and rhythms with author and pastor, Tim Challies. The rhythms we can do this season are smaller than we think and more important than we believe. LINKS Tim’s blog : https://www.challies.com/category/articles/ Tim’s book, Knowing and Enjoying God : https://amzn.to/3oT3XJK A Spacious Life is out now! Pick up a copy of A...

Ashley talks to Jon Medlock about his research into what makes a pastor and church healthy. Listen in for antidotes to narcissism, burnout, and 3 things to help you to grow in spiritual and church health. LINKS Download the research findings: https://pcarbi.org/resources/wellbeing-report-2021/ A Spacious Life is out now! Take your Hustle Habit quiz at aspacious.life , get your roadmap to help you...

As we consider topics of health in these four episodes, Ashley talks with Liuan Huska and Jon Terry about creation care and the Au Sable Institute. LINKS Au Sable Institute Get your workbook here: www.ausable.org/liturgies Liuan’s book, Hurting Yet Whole : https://amzn.to/3FOx9Hk Book mentioned, Saving Us : https://amzn.to/3I5Vn1N A Spacious Season: A Weary Mom Rejoices is available in the Shop on...

We need to see our story — and our parenting journey — in light of God’s big story of redemption. The challenge can be when there’s so much that calls for our attention, or you find yourself unable to make space for scripture reading and contemplation — you need gentle starting places.  A Spacious Season is your invitation. It’s on-the-ground resource for busy moms (and dads!) like you. We don’t n...

In this conversation Ashley talks to counselor Sharon Morginsky about what it looks like to embrace our limits. We talk about re-parenting ourselves, individual and communal limits, and how to move forward with grace. LINKS Sharon’s Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sharonmorginskycounseling/ Find out more about her counseling practice and global counseling network Curt Thompson’s books (some...

How do we choose good limits? Ashley talks with Shannan Martin about how her limits of place have provided challenge and freedom. LINKS Follow Shannan on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/shannanwrites/ Sign up for Shannan’s email list: The Soup Her books: Falling Free , The Ministry of Ordinary Places A Spacious Life is out now! Take your Hustle Habit quiz at aspacious.life , get your roadmap...

In this conversation with Karla Reed, we talk about why I dedicated A Spacious Life to her and her husband and what it looks like to create a spacious place for others. We talk about grief and anxiety and what reframing looks like. Don’t miss it. LINKS Follow Karla on Instagram Buy A Spacious Life at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3EbmMfV, or your favorite retailer A Spacious Life is out now! Take your H...

Join Ashley as she talks with Aubrey Sampson about naming and being known, moving past shame, and how a spacious life fits in. LINKS Aubrey's book, Known Follow Aubrey on Instagram Connect with Aubrey at her website Ashley's book, A Spacious Life A Spacious Life will help you recover joy, purpose and rest in a world of hurry and hustle. Be sure to take your Hustle Habit quiz , get your roadmap and...

Ashley talks with Kayla Craig on liturgy, prayer, and what to do when we don't have the words. LINKS Kayla's book, To Light Their Way : https://amzn.to/3mGyWGq Follow Kayla on Instagram on her personal page and Liturgies for Parents Ashley's book: A Spacious Life : https://amzn.to/2YQtrwR Take your Hustle Habit quiz here and grab your roadmap to help you find your way out. A Spacious Life is avail...

Ashley talks to Amy Cate Gannett about why theology matters and how what we know can lead to how we love. LINKS Amy’s book, Fix Your Eyes : https://amzn.to/3alb7OR Grab your copy of A Spacious Life: Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits . It’s out everywhere! Don’t forget to take your Hustle Habit quiz, get your Pocket Practices, and find out more at aspacious.life. Learn more about...

Listen in to this conversation with Sharon Hodde Miller as she and Ashley talk about leadership and limits. LINKS Sharon on Instagram and Twitter Sharon's latest books, Nice and Free of Me Ashley's book: A Spacious Life Get Pocket Practices and take your Hustle Habit quiz! Get a copy of A Spacious Life: Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

In this conversation Ashley talks with Tish Harrison Warren about how to pray when we can't, the limits and invitations of liturgy, our own limits of time and ability, and what a spacious life might look like. LINKS Tish's book, Prayer in the Night : https://amzn.to/3CmMo8s Follow Tish on Twitter Tish's NYT newsletter : https://www.nytimes.com/column/tish-harrison-warren Ashley's book, A Spacious...

We're flipping the mic and Ashley is the one answering questions! Join Laura Fabrycky as she asks insightful questions and she and Ashley discuss how we can find a spacious life in the midst of our everyday lives. Don't miss this episode! A Spacious Life is out today! Help out by ordering a copy or reviewing on Amazon , Barnes & Noble , Books-a-million or wherever you buy books. Thank you! Fol...

Jen Pollock Michel talks with Ashley about what a spacious life looks like and what is the good news when "balance" doesn't work out. Listen in to how Jen's limits have been invitations she didn't know she needed. LINKS Jen's most recent book, A Habit Called Faith : https://amzn.to/3nj2VWG Find out more about Jen and her work at her website : https://www.jenpollockmichel.com/ Follow Jen on Twitter...

In this conversation with Sandra McCracken, we talk about the creative process, the valleys in our lives, our limits, and how we can abide with God in the dark valleys in our souls. Listen in: you'll find your soul uplifted through her wisdom. LINKS Sandra's book, Send Out Your Light Follow Sandra on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sandramccracken/ Listen to Sandra on Spotify Pre-order Ashle...

In this conversation with Jennifer Dukes Lee, we talk about fear, the goodness of growing slow, what the land has to teach us, and small habits we can practice now. LINKS Get Jennifer’s book: Growing Slow Follow Jennifer on Instagram Get Habits of the Unhurried here for free. Preorder A Spacious Life  *Take your Hustle Habit quiz here and get your free roadmap to help you find healthier rhythms....