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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!
89.9 | TheLight | PositiveMedia | LightFM | Melbourne |
Episodes
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WHEN OTHERS SUCCEED: Philippians 2:3
EP 152. It's hard when those around you seem to be getting promoted and recognised, how can we respond in a Christ-like way? Link to our FB group below…
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OVERSHARING IS OVERRATED:1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
EP 151. Do you struggle with oversharing? Today we talk about the blessing in minding your own business Link to our FB group below…
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TOO YOUNG TO BE USED?: 2 Timothy 2:16
EP 150. Have you ever felt left out because of your age? Today we talk about what the bible says around youth and inexperience Link to our FB group below…
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GOSSIP DAMAGES LIVES: 2 Timothy 2:16
EP 149. Today we talk about the damage gossiping causes both in our lives and the lives of the next generation. Link to our FB group below…
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SLOW POKES AND LEFT BEHINDS: Romans 12:3a
EP 148. Today we talk about the twists and turns in life that slow us down and how we try hard to make up for ‘lost’ time when we are back in the arena. Link…
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LOVING FROM A DISTANCE: 1 Peter 3:8
EP 147. Families are complex! Not all relationships look the same and we talk about those in our family we love from a distance because that is the most…
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RICH IN FAMILY: 2 Corinthians 8:7
EP 146. We’re talking about family – filling that void and learning to grieve when we experience loss Link to our FB group below…
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TOUGH TIMES AT WORK?: Ephesians 6:7
EP 145. Today we talk about learning how to turn up to work with a smile when you feel like you can’t Link to our FB group below…
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EXTENDING YOUR KNOWLEDGE: Proverbs 18:15
EP 144. How can we strengthen our faith using our intellect? A great follow up conversation to EP 143 Link to our FB group below…
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DON'T FORGET YOUR BRAIN: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22
EP 143. Today we talk about the times we chose to blindly believe and forgetting to use the incredible brain God gave us. Link to our FB group below…
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YOUR WEIGHT DOESN'T DEFINE YOU: Matthew 5:5
EP 142. We are talking body, self-image and learning to be content with your body as you age. Love the humour and honesty in this conversation Link to our FB…
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THE POWER OF A SERVANT HEART: Luke 6:30
EP 141. When we think servant, we think weak... But what does the bible say about having a servant heart? And how does that actually make us powerful? Link to…
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PLAYING THE LONG GAME: Proverbs 16:32
EP 140. Patience is a superpower! Especially if you are playing the long-game. Link to our FB group below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everydayjoypodcast/…
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HURTFUL WORDS WE BELIEVE: Matthew 23:9
EP 139. Who has the authority to define you? Only God. Today we talk about those people whose opinions we overly elevate Link to our FB group below…
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PRAYER FOR A NEW HEART: Psalm 51:10
EP 138. Do you need a heart refresh? Today’s episode is an opportunity for you to lean in and receive Link to our FB group below…
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WHEN WE FEEL INSULTED: Matthew 5:39
EP 137. We chat about the emotions we feel when we are insulted and how we can apply the Bible to our decisions Link to our FB group below…
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CLEANSING BEFORE YOU PRAY: Mark 11:25
EP 136. We hear about prayer a lot, Jesus prayed and we pray too! But what are prerequisites to Link to our FB group below…
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A COOL CUP OF WATER: Matthew 10:42
EP 135. Our actions can be used by God and reflect him. Today we talk about the mark that giving leaves behind on the people we encounter Link to our FB group…
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SHARING CHEERFULLY: 1 Peter 4:9
EP 134. Today we dive into the context of this verse and discover how amazing and ground-breaking it is Link to our FB group below…
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GRANTING GOODNESS: Proverbs 3:27
EP 133. Have you ever been in a position to grant goodness? Why is this something that matters and how can we be more open to it? Link to our FB group below…
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TRICKY CONVERSATIONS: 2 Corinthians 13:11
EP 132. "We need to talk." YIKES!!! How do we bring up issues with respect and assertion? That's the chat today! Link to our FB group below…
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TOO MUCH ON YOUR PLATE: Romans 12:11
EP 131. When you think of working for God, what feelings arise? Today we talk about balancing what is on our plate Link to our FB group below…
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THE LABELS WE KEEP: Romans 12:2
Edit this is * EP 130. When was the last time you dove deeper into your faith? Like REALLY went on a new adventure with God? Today we talk about experiencing…
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INVITED INTO MORE: 2 Peter 1:5-7
Edit this is * EP 129. When was the last time you dove deeper into your faith? Like REALLY went on a new adventure with God? Today we talk about experiencing…
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BONUS EPISODE: The challenges of honouring parents
Surprise!! Here is bonus episode with the unedited audio from the Everyday Joy hour we do on Fridays 12-1pm on my afternoon show on 89.9theLight. Grab a cuppa…
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MY VERSION OF JUSTICE: Romans 12:17
EP 128. Today we talk justice and revenge - and what that looks like when we have a loving and compassionate God Give the gift of sight saving surgery here…
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THE TRAP OF ARROGANCE: Proverbs 29:23
EP 127. What does arrogance do to the family? Gig gets real on the impact arrogance has on those we love. Give the gift of sight saving surgery here…
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PRIVATE PRAYER LIFE: Matthew 6:6
EP 126. Why is a personal and private prayer life so important for our own spiritual growth? Today we talk about being still and private prayers Give the gift…
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HELPING HANDS: Galatians 6:9
EP 125. What does it look like to help the needy? And how can we especially look at the elderly in our society? Give the gift of sight saving surgery here…
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WHAT IS YOUR REPUTATION? Proverbs 22:1
EP 124. What is your reputation? What or who do you stand for? And when it comes to wealth, what impact does it have on the above? Give the gift of sight…
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ENDURING A DAILY BATTLE: James 1:4
EP 123: Today we talk about enduring those everyday difficult battles. We talk about invisible illnesses and the maturity it takes to overcome the despair…
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PRAYING FOR OUR LEADERS: 1 Peter 2:17
EP 122: Today we talk about the government and where we as Christians should sit in terms of our response to it Give the gift of sight saving surgery here…
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TRUSTING WHEN IT’S TOUGH: Proverbs 16:20
EP 121: Today Sharon shares the story of an unexpected diagnosis that led to a season of hardship and trusting God moment by moment. Give the gift of sight…
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HOTHEADED PEOPLE: Proverbs 22:24-25
EP 120: Today we talk about people who have behaviours that affect us in a negative way. How can we look after our own hearts in this space? Give the gift of…
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THE ART OF ARGUING WELL: 2 Timothy 2:24
EP 119: Today we talk about how sometimes we can over-complicate things in our lives that Jesus made very simple Give the gift of sight saving surgery here…
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OUR IDEA OF RESTORATION: Deuteronomy 30:3
EP 118: Today we do another deep dive talk! The focus is on restoration and the unexpected ways God answers prayer Give the gift of sight saving surgery here…
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SIMPLIFYING INITIATIVE: Matthew 7:12a
EP 117: Today we talk about how sometimes we can over-complicate things in our lives that Jesus made very simple Give the gift of sight saving surgery here…
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BIBLICAL HOSPITALITY: Romans 12:13
EP 116: Today we talk about times in the bible where sharing a meal was both sacred and powerful! Give the gift of sight saving surgery here…
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WEIGHTLOSS AND GOD: 1 Timothy 4:8-9
EP 115: Today we deep dive into a much requested topic - my own personal story exploring the link between weight loss, faith and body image Give the gift of…
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AGE OLD INSECURITIES: 1 Peter 5:6
EP 114: Today we deep dive into insecurities that have been around for a long time. I share my own personal struggle and hopefully after this episode you can…
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KEEP ON HOPING: Psalm 131:3
EP 113: Sometimes choosing to hope again seems impossible, today whatever you are struggling to hope for, I pray that you will be encouraged and blessed to…
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KEEPING GOOD COMPANY: 1 Corinthians 15:33
EP 112: We know bad company corrupts us, but today Jac shares a story around the power of a good community! Give the gift of sight saving surgery here…
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PUTTING GOD FIRST: Proverbs 3:9
EP 111: How do we put God first? Is it something that can happen overnight or is it more of a life-long thing? Give the gift of sight saving surgery here…
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STRENGTH IN COMMUNITY: James 5:16 ERV
EP 110: Why does community matter so much to God? Why do we do when we have been hurt by the one we are in? Give the gift of sight saving surgery here…
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FREEDOM IN YOUR WORK: Proverbs 12:24
EP 109. Are you struggling to find joy in your place of employment? How do you find freedom again? That’s what we talk about today! Give the gift of sight…
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WHITE LIES: Proverbs 4:24
EP 108. Today we talk about how bending the truth and white lies can have some pretty bad consequences, even if we mean well Link to our FB group below…
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THE SIMPLE LIFE: Proverbs 13:7
EP 107. Ahhh the simple life! Ever wished for a more laid back life? Today we talk about what we can do to simplify our lives. Check out episode 5: IS MY LIFE…
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REFRAIN FROM COMPLAINING: Philippians 2:14
EP 106. Today we talk about how complaining and how it can lead to less joy and more frustration. Ash also shares a great tip on 60 seconds of anti-grumbling!…
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MATURING IN YOUR FAITH: Ephesians 4:15
EP 105. For something to mature, it needs to be growing and that includes our faith journey! Be a part of our Facebook community below!…
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POPULATION ME: Philippians 2:4
EP 104. Today we look at what life looks like when we look beyond what’s happening in our own little world. Be a part of our Facebook community below!…
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OWING SOMEONE: Psalm 37:21
EP 103. Today Jen puts on her accounting hat and we talk abut debt and trust! Be a part of our Facebook community below!…
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24 HOURS CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING: Proverbs 27:1
EP 102. Today we talk about how life can turn upside down in 24 hours and how we can navigate those 'pivotal' moments Be a part of our Facebook community…
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THE MOST VULNERABLE: James 1:27
EP 101. Grab and cuppa, today we talk about what it's like to care for the most vulnerable in our society and how that enables is to truly live like Jesus did…
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CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION: Proverbs 12:18
EP 100. YAY!!! To celebrate the 100th episode we have launched an exclusive Facebook group for all of the Everyday Joy Podcast lovers! This is a space where…
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SMALL HABITS, BIG CHANGES: Proverbs 16:32
EP 99. Today we talk about the power of small habits and how we can use them to change bigger areas in our lives Support the Everyday Joy podcast and donate…
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WE ARE ALL EQUAL IN VALUE: James 2:1
EP 98. Heard the phrase ‘Don’t judge a book by it’s cover?” or “Walk a mile in someone’s shoes first” – that is what we unpack today! Support the Everyday Joy…
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DOING THINGS WELL: Ecclesiastes 9:10
EP 97. Sometimes doing things well, means taking the longer route… but what if that saved you time and energy in the end? That’s the chat for today! Support…
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GENEROSITY LOOKS LIKE: Matthew 10:8b
EP 96. We talk about what a generous person looks like behind the scenes, and what happens when we choose to be generous with our finances Support the Everyday…
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TAKING A BOLD STEP: Joshua 1:9
EP 95. Today Jo shares her story of re-entering the work force after 11 years and how she needed to learn to trust God in a new way Would love to hear from…
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WHEN YOU CAN'T RESOLVE IT: Ephesians 4:26
Ep 94. What do you do if YOU want to resolve a situation but the other person doesn't want to? What do you do next? Would love to hear from you!…