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 yourself with people who speak truth into your life matters, and how knowing the "why" behind God's instructions helps us resist temptation. If you're navigating a season of struggle or just need a reminder that real freedom comes from living in God's truth, this conversation will encourage you to build your life on what's eternal rather than what's temporary. Tune in for an honest chat about walking in truth and finding lasting joy!

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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 connection with God can shift your whole day — from quick honest prayers to creating small pockets of quiet, to learning how to give your worries back to Him instead of holding everything together on your own.

In this episode:

• Why your faith can’t run on a “Sunday-only” rhythm

• How God actually carries your burdens daily

• What honest, simple prayer can look like (“What’s going on, bro?” prayers included)

• How to reconnect with God when life feels overwhelming

• Why creating space — even small moments — helps you hear God more clearly

If you’re tired, stretched, or craving closeness with God again, this conversation is a gentle reminder: you were never meant to carry it all.

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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 expected. Ro breaks down the practical imagery behind this passage, and together she and Ash talk through the levels of forgiveness, the “extra mile” mindset, and how generosity is really about making room in our hearts for God to work.

Whether you’re struggling to forgive, noticing judgment creep in, or simply wanting to love people better, this episode gives you a grounded, gentle place to begin. Even the smallest first step counts — and today might be the start.

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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, confronting, or totally unpredictable — they won’t be speaking alone.
The Holy Spirit will give them the words, the courage, and the clarity right when they need it.

But as Ash and Ro unpack…
that’s way easier to believe than to live out.

In this honest, relatable conversation, they talk about:

• The moments you know you’re meant to speak… but fear wins

• Why God promises the Spirit will speak through us — not instead of us

• What to do when your heart is racing and your brain is blank

• Missed opportunities, regret, and God’s grace in all of it

• How to trust the Holy Spirit in everyday moments, not just worship

• Why sharing the gospel is always “good,” even if you’re not sure

• How to step out when you don’t have the “perfect” words prepared

Ro shares a powerful story about a moment she didn’t step out — and how it shaped the way she listens for the Holy Spirit now. Ash shares her own airplane moment where intimidation kept her silent.

This episode is an invitation:
Stop overthinking. Start stepping out. Trust that the Spirit will meet you the moment you open your mouth.

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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 this verse echoes three massive moments in Scripture — the Red Sea, the Jordan River, and the fiery furnace — all reminders that God has always been with His people: at the beginning, in the middle, and at the end of every trial.

Ash and Steph also dive into a powerful idea: what if God uses hardship to grow spiritual maturity in us?
Not to harm us, but to shape us into people who trust Him deeper, stand firmer, and walk closer.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why Isaiah 43:2 is rooted in real Israelite history

• The difference between if hardship comes and when it comes

• How God prepares us through difficulty, not despite it

• The call to spiritual maturity in Romans 8:19

• Why God’s love is the anchor when the water rises

• Taking your thoughts captive when you feel like God is far

• The truth that God’s presence is the promise — not an easy life

This episode is tender, challenging, and deeply encouraging — a reminder that whatever you’re walking through, God is not distant, disinterested, or disappointed. He is near, He is present, and He is forming something beautiful in you.

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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 entire idea of worthiness upside down — showing the disciples that salvation isn’t something we climb our way into, it’s something only God can make possible.

Steffi shares a powerful story about a pastor stepping out in faith, and how it helped her understand the difference between our part and God’s part. Ash unpacks the cultural context behind the wealthy young man, why the disciples were so shocked, and why Jesus’ words would have completely reshaped what blessing, favor, and salvation looked like.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why no one is “too far gone” for God’s grace

• The upside-down kingdom Jesus introduces

• Why surrender, not perfection, is the doorway to salvation

• Letting go of the belief that you can earn God’s favor

• Why God asks you to do the possible and leaves the impossible to Him

• The surprising truth about wealth and spiritual dependence

• The beauty of giving Jesus your whole life — not just the tidy parts

This episode is both challenging and wildly comforting.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “doing enough,” “good enough,” or “worthy enough,” this one will breathe fresh truth and freedom into your heart.

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“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 about her long battle with body image, the way her thoughts used to run wild, and how learning to “take every thought captive” didn’t come naturally… it came through discipline, counselling, Scripture, and choosing the harder path — the one that actually heals.

We also look at the context of 2 Timothy 1:7 — written by Paul while in prison, literally facing death — and the boldness he calls Timothy into. Not a cute, soft encouragement… but a command to live with power, love, and self-control in the middle of fear.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why your first thoughts aren’t always the true ones

• How God gives power and practical tools to take thoughts captive

• Why self-control is a spiritual gift, not a personality trait

• Building new mental “pathways” when old thoughts feel like highways

• Why calling on God’s strength isn’t optional — it’s necessary

• The long-term impact of choosing the harder-but-healthier option

• How God meets you in fear, anxiety, overwhelm, and self-doubt

This one is full of honesty, hope, and real transformation.
If your mind feels loud lately — this episode will breathe so much freedom into you.

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“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”

Steph is back for her last episode of the year before heading off on a two-month overseas adventure — but today’s conversation might be one of her most powerful yet.

We dive into Mark 10:14, a moment where Jesus does something completely countercultural: He welcomes children when everyone else pushes them aside. And in the process, He reveals something stunning — childlike faith isn’t just cute; it’s Kingdom-level essential.

Steph shares a story from when she was five years old: praying with her parents every night, asking the Holy Spirit for prophetic words, and boldly speaking out something she didn’t even understand yet — a word that ended up encouraging her parents during a painful setback.
It’s a beautiful reminder that children often hear God with a clarity adults lose along the way.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why Jesus defended children — and what that reveals about His heart

• What “childlike faith” really means (humility, trust, dependence)

• How life experience can make faith complicated… and how to get back to simplicity

• Removing barriers — in ourselves and in others — that keep us from Jesus

• The surprising spiritual sensitivity children often carry

• Why adults can (and should) learn from the way children approach God

This episode is tender, grounding, and full of joy — a reminder that your soul is wired to run to Jesus just like a little child would.

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