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Everyday Joy
Hosted by Ash Couchman, this 10 min podcast unpacks a different bible verse everyday in an honest, accessible and joyful way!
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Episodes
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Peace Is a Gift, Not a Goal | John 14:27
"I am leaving you with a gift, peace of mind and heart. The peace I give is one the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." John 14:27 What if…
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What Does Your Life Say About Jesus? | Matthew 5:16 with Ash
"Make your light shine so others will see the good you do and will praise your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16 What if the moments that make the biggest…
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When God Doesn't Remove the Trial | James 1:12 with Ash
"Happy are those who remain faithful under trials, because when they succeed in passing such a test, they will receive their reward as the life which God has…
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What Are You Carrying That God Never Asked You To? | Isaiah 41:10 with Ash
Worry has a way of convincing us that if we think hard enough, prepare enough, and control enough, we'll finally feel safe. But what if peace doesn't come from…
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Heart to Heart: What If Your Weakness Is the Qualification?
What if the thing you think disqualifies you is actually the very thing God wants to use? In this special Heart to Heart episode, Ash and Lydia sit down for an…
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Christians should be the best at hard conversations | Colossians 3:13 with Lydia
"Don't be angry with each other, but forgive each other. If you feel someone has wronged you, forgive them. Forgive others because God forgave you." Colossians…
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Control is an illusion | Psalm 46:10 with Lydia
"Be still, and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10 What if the peace you're looking for is on the other side of surrender? In today's episode of Everyday Joy, Ash…
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What If You're Trusting Yourself More Than God? | Jeremiah 17:7 with Lydia
Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence." Jeremiah 17:7 Do you trust God... or do you just have a backup plan…
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The Faith Your Kids Will Never Forget | Proverbs 22:6 with Lydia
"Train up a child in the way they should go; even when they are old they will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 What do children remember most about faith? Is…
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The Choice Every Person Has to Make | Galatians 6:10 with Lydia
"Whenever we have the opportunity, we have to do what is good for everyone, especially for the family of believers." Galatians 6:10 What if the thing weighing…
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The Voice Doing the Most Damage Might Be Your Own | 1 Samuel 16:7 with Sean Rodriguez
The Lord doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7 Whose opinion has the…
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You Are Not Defined By What Happened To You | 1 Corinthians 13:6 with Sean Rodriguez
"Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth." 1 Corinthians 13:6 What if the hardest thing you've been through isn't meant to define you? In…
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Good Intentions Don't Change Lives | 1 John 3:18 with Sean Rodriguez
"Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth." 1 John 3:18 Is your love something people hear about... or something they…
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What Does Your Life Say About God? | Matthew 5:16 with Sean Rodriguez
"Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16 What does it actually mean to…
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God Did More Than I Ever Thought Possible | Ephesians 3:20 with Musician Sean Rodriguez
"Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or imagine." Ephesians 3:20…
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How Do You Treat People Who've Hurt You? | Luke 6:31 with Tiani
"Treat others just as you want to be treated." Luke 6:31 It sounds like a simple verse. Until someone hurts you. In today's episode of Everyday Joy, Ash and…
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Healing Begins When You Stop Hiding | James 5:16 with Tiani
Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed." James 5:16 What if the very thing you're hiding is the thing God wants to…
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You Weren't Meant to Carry This Alone | Matthew 11:28 with Tiani
"Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 What if the thing exhausting you isn't your schedule…
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When Your Plans Fall Apart | Psalm 55:22 with Tiani
"Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you." Psalm 55:22 What do you do when life isn't turning out the way you expected? In today's episode of…
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The Verse That Challenges How We Treat People | 1 John 4:19 with Tiani
"We love because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19 How do you love people who think differently from you, frustrate you, or see the world completely differently?…
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The Real Test of Love Isn't Who You Like | 1 John 4:19 with Shaylee
"We love because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19 It's easy to love people who think like us, agree with us, and make life easy. But what about the people who…
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You Have to Take the First Step | Matthew 7:7 with Shaylee
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7 Have you ever felt like God was distant…
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What If God's Already Told You What to Do? | Titus 3:14 with Shaylee
"Learn to use your lives for doing good and helping anyone who has a need. Then you will not lead useless lives." Titus 3:14 What if you're not actually…
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Your Thoughts Are Shaping More Than You Think | Proverbs 4:23 with Shaylee
"Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts." Proverbs 4:23 What if the biggest thing shaping your life right now isn't your…
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The Danger of Comfortable Christianity | Romans 12:9-12 with Shaylee
Love from the center of who you are. Don't fake it. Run for dear life from evil. Hold on for dear life to good... Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your…
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What If Peace Isn't Found in the Answer? | Exodus 33:14
"The Lord said, 'I will go with you, and I will give you peace.'" Exodus 33:14 What if the thing you're searching for most isn't an answer... but God's…
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Holding On Isn't Helping | 2 Corinthians 9:6
"A farmer who plants just a few seeds will only get a small crop, but if he plants much, he will reap much." 2 Corinthians 9:6 What are you holding on to that…
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What Do Your Thoughts Really Say About You? | Psalm 19:14 Reflections with Ash Couchman
"Let my words and my thoughts be pleasing to you, Lord, because you are my mighty rock and my protector." Psalm 19:14 What if your greatest spiritual battle…
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Will the Next Thing Actually Make You Happy? | Philippians 4:12-13 Reflection with Ash Couchman
"I know what it is to be poor or to have plenty... Jesus gives me strength to face anything." Philippians 4:12-13 What if the thing you're chasing isn't…
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Worship Doesn't End When the Music Stops | Hebrews 13:16 Reflection with Ash Couchman
Don't take things for granted or go slack working for the common good. Share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship, a…
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I Didn't Realise Pride Could Look Like This | Proverbs 3:7 with Shaylee
"Don't assume that you know it all. Run to God. Run from evil." Proverbs 3:7 What if pride isn't always loud, obvious, and arrogant? In today's episode of…
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You Were Never Meant to Carry It | Romans 12:15 with Shaylee
"Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." Romans 12:15 When does empathy become something unhealthy? In today's episode of Everyday Joy…
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Are You Living Like God Is Actually With You? | Isaiah 41:13 with Shaylee
"I am the Lord your God. I am holding your hand. So don't be afraid. I am here to help you." Isaiah 41:13 What would change if you truly believed God was with…
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The Middle Ground Most Christians Miss | Lamentations 3:22-23 with Shaylee
The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning." Lamentations 3:22-23 What…
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Afraid of the Future? Remember Who's Already There | Deuteronomy 31:8 with Shaylee
"The Lord is the one who is going ahead of you. He will be with you. He won't abandon you or leave you. So don't be afraid or terrified." Deuteronomy 31:8 What…
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Stuck in Your Own Head? Listen to This | Galatians 6:2 with Jacquie Scott
"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2 What if the very thing keeping you stuck is the thing you've…
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"We Just Had a Bible Matrix Moment" | Hosea 10:12 with Jacquie Scott
"Plow your fields, scatter seeds of justice and harvest faithfulness. Worship me, the Lord, and I will send my saving power down like rain." Hosea 10:12 What…
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The Freedom That Comes When You Stop Proving Yourself | 1 Peter 5:6 with Jacquie Scott
So be content with who you are and don't put on airs. God's strong hand is on you. He'll promote you at the right time." 1 Peter 5:6 Have you ever felt like…
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Have We Been Chasing Happiness Instead of Joy? | Psalm 30:5 with Jacquie Scott
"Weeping may stay overnight, but there is joy in the morning." Psalm 30:5 What if the reason so many of us feel disappointed in our faith is because we've…
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You Love Differently When You've Encountered God's Love | Ephesians 5:1-2 with Jacquie Scott
"Observe how God loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn't love in order to get something from us, but to give everything of himself to…
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This One Habit Was Quietly Running My Life! Learning to be self controlled! | Galatians 5:22-23 with Shaylee
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control..." Galatians 5:22-23 Why is…
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Lying Awake Worrying About the Future? This Changes Everything | Psalm 18:2 with Shaylee
"The Lord is my protector; he is my strong fortress. My God is my protection, and with him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; he defends me and keeps me…
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"START SPEAKING LIFE! " | 1 Thessalonians 5:11 with Shaylee
Speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope. So we’ll all be together in this. No one left out. No one left behind.” — 1…
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Guess What? This Struggle Won’t Last Forever — You’re Not Alone! 2 Peter 1:3 with Shaylee
What if the thing you’re struggling with isn’t something you have to overcome on your own? In 2 Peter 1:3, we’re reminded that God has…
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How Your Life Can Point People to Jesus | Daniel 12:3 with Shaylee
"Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of heaven, and those who lead many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever." — Daniel 12:3…
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My biggest regret .... | Proverbs 15:1 Reflection
Proverbs 15:1 ERV A gentle answer makes anger disappear, but a rough answer makes it grow. What usually comes out of me when I'm hurt, frustrated or angry? Is…
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What are you saying "YES" to?! James 5:12 Reflection
James 5:12 MSG Just say ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Just say what is true. That way, your language can't be used against you. Do my words match who…
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Is this what my life is made for?! Titus 3:14 Reflection
Titus 3:14 ERV Learn to use your life for doing good and helping anyone who has a need. Then you will not have an empty life. Today's episode is another more…
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Something NEW! A slow episode, with time to reflect! Proverbs 29:23
Trying something different today! A quick reflection on Proverbs 29:23, with some time to wait and reflect on these questions... 1.Where in my life am I…
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Can You Do The Next Kind Thing Infront Of You? | Joel A'Bell from Convoy Of Hope
What if helping others doesn’t have to mean solving every problem? Joel A'bell National Director of Convoy of Hope Australia, joins Ash to talk about…
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What If the Life You're Building Is Distracting You From God? | Matthew 6:19–20
"Don't hoard treasure down here... Stockpile treasure in heaven, where it's safe from moth and rust and burglars." — Matthew 6:19–20 Donate to…
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Stop Focusing on What You Don't Have | Philippians 4:4
"Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revel in him!" — Philippians 4:4 (MSG) What happens when we become so focused on what we don't have that we…
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We're Called to Love—Even When We Don't Agree | John 13:34 with Kate Westwood
"I'm giving you a new commandment: Love each other in the same way that I have loved you." — John 13:34 What if we're sometimes so focused on being right…
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What If Discomfort Is Actually Good for You? | James 1:2 with Kate Westwood
"Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." — James 1:2–3…
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Stop Assuming the Worst About People |Ephesians 4:2 with Kate Westwood
"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." — Ephesians 4:2 What if some of the biggest problems in our…
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Faith That Gets You Through the Storm | 1 Corinthians 16:13 with Jacquie Scott
“Be on your guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13 What does it look like to have a faith that can…
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Letting Jesus Heal the Hurt | Matthew 5:44 with Jacquie Scott
“Love your enemies and let them bring out the best in you, not the worst.” — Matthew 5:44 (MSG) What happens when the person who hurt you is…
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Before You React, Listen to This | Romans 12:17 with Jacquie Scott
“If someone has done you wrong, do not repay them with a wrong. Try to do what everyone considers to be good.” — Romans 12:17 What do you do…
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Why Does God Allow Suffering? | Finding Faith When Life Hurts | Galatians 6:9 with Jacquie Scott
“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” &mdash…
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The One Habit That's Making Your Relationships Harder | Luke 6:36 with Jacquie Scott
"Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful." — Luke 6:36 What if one of the biggest obstacles to healthy relationships isn't what people do—but…