“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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Today, Ash and Steph dive into Hebrews 4:12 —
“For the Word of God is alive and active… it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”

This conversation is vulnerable, honest, and so real. From spilled coffee on Bibles to childhood memory verses, Ash and Steph unpack what it actually means for God’s Word to be alive — not just something you read, but something that reads you.

They share openly about:

• Why conviction isn’t scary — it’s freeing

• How the Bible speaks to modern problems in timeless ways

• The difference between reading Scripture and living Scripture

• Why obedience is often where real transformation begins

• Letting God into the parts of your heart you’d rather avoid

Steph reminds us that God’s Word doesn’t just point out what needs to change — it empowers you to change. And Ash shares honestly about seasons where opening the Bible felt hard because she knew it would confront her heart.

If you want a deeper walk with God, if you want your Bible to come alive, or if you’ve been avoiding a verse that cuts a little too close… this episode is for you.

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“Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.”

Today, Ash and Tobias wrap up the week with a conversation that starts with a year-long debate about a pink bedspread… and ends with a powerful reminder about worship, sovereignty, and trust.

In Isaiah 25:1, we see something stunning: praise after devastation. Isaiah looks at the brokenness of the world in chapter 24—judgment, sin, chaos—and still declares, “O Lord, YOU are my God.”
This episode explores what that kind of worship looks like in real life.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why worship isn’t about circumstances but about God’s character

• Learning to exalt God simply because He is God

• Trusting His sovereign plans—long established and never reactive

• Why God is worthy of praise even before the promise is fulfilled

• How His faithfulness remains the same in 2025 as it did in Scripture

• And why fixing our eyes on Jesus brings security, even in overwhelming seasons

If you’re in a season where life feels uncertain or heavy, this conversation will remind you: God’s plans are steady, His character is unchanging, and He is worthy of your praise right now.

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In today’s episode, Ash and her husband Tobias dive into Philippians 4:4 — “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: rejoice!”

This honest conversation unpacks what joy really is — and what it’s not. Happiness comes and goes, but joy? Joy is rooted in Christ. It’s a deliberate choice, not a natural emotion.

Ash shares vulnerably about being a “glass half empty” person and learning to fix her eyes on God instead of her circumstances. Toby brings in the powerful reminder that Paul wrote this verse from prison, proving that joy isn’t about comfort, success, or convenience — it’s about knowing Jesus.

Together they talk through:

• The difference between happiness and joy

• Why joy can be chosen even in the valley

• How focusing on eternity reshapes today’s struggles

• Practical ways to rejoice (even when life feels heavy)

• Why gratitude and perspective actually shift your heart

If you’ve been finding it hard to feel joyful, this episode will help you re-centre your eyes, your thoughts, and your heart on the One who never changes.

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It’s easy to get caught up in comparison, distraction, and the chaos of everyday life — but in 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Paul reminds us that faith is something we’re meant to walk out together:

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”

In this episode, Ash and her husband Tobias Couchman talk about what it really means to live this out — from surrounding yourself with the right people, to being that person who lifts others up. They unpack how encouragement, accountability, and unity shape a healthy community and help us stay strong in faith, even when life feels heavy.

If you’ve ever felt alone in your walk with God or unsure how to encourage others, this episode is a beautiful reminder: we’re called to build, not just belong.

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It’s easy to think that love just means being kind or keeping the peace — but 1 Corinthians 13:6 reminds us that real love “does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.”

In this episode, Ash and Tobias unpack what that looks like in real life — from calling out wrongdoing with grace to celebrating what’s good and true. They share personal stories about how love sometimes means having hard conversations, telling the truth gently, and helping people grow rather than letting them stay stuck.

• The difference between love and approval

• Why truth and love must go hand-in-hand

• How to lovingly correct and encourage others

• Finding joy in what’s right, not what’s popular

A real, practical conversation about walking in love that reflects Jesus — even when it’s uncomfortable.

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Sometimes life feels like a wilderness—dry, confusing, or full of challenges. In this episode, Tobias joins Ash to unpack Isaiah 40:3: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.”

They explore how John the Baptist fulfilled this prophecy by preparing the way for Jesus and how we, too, can prepare our hearts for God today. Learn practical ways to make space for God in your life, trust Him during tough seasons, and stay ready and expectant for His work in and through you.

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Hey!! Sometimes we think if it’s hard, it must not be from God — but that’s not always true. In this episode, Ash and Cam unpack 2 Timothy 4:7 — “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — and explore what it really means to stay faithful when life doesn’t go to plan.

Together they talk about:

• Why hardship doesn’t always mean you’ve stepped out of God’s will.

• How Paul’s perseverance through trials can inspire your own endurance.

• The difference between walking in faith when it’s easy and when it costs you something.

• What to do when God’s calling feels tougher than you expected.

• The eternal reward that comes from staying faithful through it all.

If you’ve ever wondered whether the pressure or pain you’re facing means you’ve missed God’s path — this episode will remind you that He’s still with you in the middle of it, guiding your steps and strengthening your faith.

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