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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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NEW YEARS EVE SPECIAL: You're Not Crazy For Feeling Heavy (Here's What Helps) | John 1:5 with Jacquie & Shaylee
In this final episode of 2025, Ash, Shaylee, and Jacquie reflect on an incredible year of podcasting and look ahead to 2025 with hope and intention. The trio…
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CHRISTMAS EPISODE | God With Us Through Parenting, Growth & Mental Health | Isaiah 9:6 with Jacquie & Shaylee
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given… and He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God.” — Isaiah 9:6 Christmas…
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Learning to Love Well | 1 John 4:19 with Tiani Welch Phillips
“We love because He first loved us.” — 1 John 4:19 In today’s episode, Ash is joined by Tiani to unpack one of the most foundational…
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If God Never Answered Again… Would He Still Be Enough? | Psalm 145:18 with Tiani Welch-Phillips
“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” — Psalm 145:18 In this episode, Ash is joined by Tiani for a…
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Why God Wants You to Pray About Everything | Ephesians 6:18 with Tiani Welch-Phillips
Ephesians 6:18 Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the…
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The Blessing of Refreshing Others | Proverbs 11:25 with Tiani Welch-Phillips
Proverbs 11:25 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Have you ever been on the receiving end of generosity you…
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Obedience Isn’t Easy — Saying Goodbye to Tiani! | Psalm 121:5 with Tiani Welch-Phillips
The Lord watches over you — the Lord is your shade at your right hand.” — Psalm 121:5 In today’s conversation, Ash and guest Tee unpack…
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You Don’t Need to Have It Together | John 10:11 with Kate Westwood
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” — John 10:11 Today, Ash and guest Kate Westwood explore one of…
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He Covered All Our Sins — Living Free | Psalm 85:2 with Kate Westwood
“You forgave the iniquity of your people and covered all their sins.” — Psalm 85:2 Today, Ash and guest Kate Westwood unpack a deeply…
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The Sign God Gave Us | Isaiah 7:14 with Kate Westwood
“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call Him Emmanuel.” — Isaiah…
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Trusting God When You’re Tired of Waiting | Jeremiah 33:14 with Kate Westwood
“The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will fulfill the promise…” — Jeremiah 33:14 Today, Ash and Kate Willcox…
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Conviction vs. Obedience: The Hard Question About What We Allow In | Proverbs 4:23 with Kate Westwood
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” — Proverbs 4:23 Today, Ash and guest Kate Westwood unpack one of the…
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Love Isn’t a Feeling | 1 John 4:19 with Ash Couchman
1 John 4:19 — “We love because He first loved us.” In today’s episode, Ash slows down a verse we’ve heard so many times we barely…
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When Life Gets Loud, How Do You Hear God? | Psalm 145:18 with Ash Couchman
Psalm 145:18 — “The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.” In today’s episode, Ash digs into a verse we…
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From Exhaustion to Encouragement | Romans 15:5 with Ash Couchman
Relationships can be one of the hardest parts of life — whether at home, work, or church. In this episode, Ash dives into Romans 15:5 and explores how…
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Stuck, Drained, or Overwhelmed? Try God’s Way of Refreshing | Proverbs 11:25 with Ash Couchman
Proverbs 11:25 says, “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” In today’s episode, Ash unpacks what it…
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What If Your Delay Is God Protecting You? | Psalm 121:5 with Ash Couchman
Psalm 121:5 says, “The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand.” In today’s episode, Ash shares a real moment…
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Temporary Fixes vs. Real Freedom | John 8:32 with Ro Alford
John 8:32 says, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” But what does that actually look like in real life? In…
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Living in Truth Sets You Free | John 8:32 with Ro Alford
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…
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Feeling Drained? This Is Why | Psalm 68:19 with Ro Alford
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…
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Want God to Grow Your Life? Start Here | Luke 6:38 with Ro Alford
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…
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Do It Scared | Matthew 10:20 with Ro Alford
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…
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Why Does God Let Us Go Through Hard Things? | Isaiah 43:2 with Steph Blair
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…
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Who goes to heaven?! | Understanding the gift of grace! | Matthew 19:26 with Steph Blair
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…
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You Don’t Have to Believe Every Thought | 2 Timothy 1:7 with Steph Blair
“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…
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Are You Overthinking What Jesus Made Simple? | Mark 10:14 with Steph Blair
“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…
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Are You Ready for the Bible to Get Personal? | Hebrews 4:12 with Stephanie Blair
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…
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Why Exalting God Changes Everything | Isaiah 25:1 with Tobias Couchman
“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.&rdquo…
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The Secret to Joy When Life Isn’t Easy | Philippians 4:4 with Tobias Couchman
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!&rdquo…
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Who’s Speaking Life Into You? | 1 Thessalonians 5:11 with Tobias Couchman
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…
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Love Isn’t Just Being Nice — It’s About Truth | 1 Corinthians 13:6 with Tobias Couchman
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…
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It's so much harder than I thought! | 2 Timothy 4:7 with Cam Want
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…
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Preparing the Way | Isaiah 40:3 with Tobias Couchman
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…
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When You Feel Hopeless About the Future | Jeremiah 29:11 with Cam Want
We all face moments when the future feels uncertain and anxiety starts to spiral. In this episode, Ash and Cam unpack Jeremiah 29:11 — “For I know…
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Are You Letting God Lead the Way? | Proverbs 16:9 with Cam Want
In this episode of the Everyday Joy Podcast, Ash and Cam dive into Proverbs 16:9: “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes…
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Being the Same Person Everywhere | John 2:6 with Cam Want
Have you ever felt like you’re talking the talk but not walking the walk? In today’s episode, Ash dives into John 2:6 and explores what it truly…
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Refocus Your Heart | Matthew 6:19–21 with Cam Want
In today’s episode, Ash is joined by Cam from The Daily to unpack Matthew 6:19–21 (NIV) — “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on…
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Who are you living for?! | Trusting Christ to Lead Your Life | Galatians 2:20 with Ash Couchman
Have you ever felt like you’re trying to do life in your own strength, only to feel exhausted, anxious, or stuck? In today’s episode, Ash dives…
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When You Wonder If You’ve Done Enough | Romans 5:1 with Ash Couchman
In this solo episode, Ash unpacks Romans 5:1 (NIV) — “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our…
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Learning to Enjoy Your Life Again | Philippians 4:8 with Ash Couchman
In this solo episode, Ash unpacks Philippians 4:8 (NIV) — “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is…
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The Danger of Focusing on What You See | Learning to Trust God’s Timing | 2 Corinthians 4:18 with Ash Couchman
n this solo episode, Ash unpacks 2 Corinthians 4:18 — “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is…
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Don’t Wait to Feel Ready to Pray | James 5:13 with Ash Couchman
In this solo episode, Ash dives into James 5:13 — “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.” Ash…
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Truth in a World of Choices | John 14:6 with Kate Willcox
Have you ever felt stuck searching for direction, purpose, or truth? On today’s episode of Everyday Joy, I sit down with Kate Wilcox to unpack John 14:6…
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What’s Stopping You? | Matthew 9:37–38 with Kate Willcox
In this episode, Ash and Kate Wilcox unpack Matthew 9:37–38: “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest…
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You’re Not Alone in the Breaking | Psalm 34:18 with Kate Willcox
In this episode, Ash and Kate Wilcox unpack Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.&rdquo…
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An Identity Crisis | Seeing Yourself the Way God Does | Judges 6:12 with Kate Willcox
Gideon was hiding in fear when God called him a “mighty warrior.” Sometimes, the hardest thing to believe is what God says about us &mdash…
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Stop Trying to Earn It | Grace Is a Gift | Ephesians 2:8–9 with Kate Willcox
In this episode, Ash and Kate Wilcox dive into Ephesians 2:8–9: “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not from yourselves…
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The Love That Changes Everything | John 3:16 Explained with Jacquie Scott
In this episode, Ash and Jacqie unpack one of the most well-known verses in the Bible — John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that He gave His one…
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Comforting Lies vs Loving Truth | Finding Real Freedom in Jesus | John 8:31–32 with Jacquie Scott
Ash and Jack dive into John 8:31–32: “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set…
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Who’s Really in Control? | Matthew 6:24 with Jack
In this episode, Ash and Jack unpack Matthew 6:24: “No one can serve two masters. You will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and…
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The Gentle Reminder We All Need | John 14:6 with Jacquie
In this episode, Ash and Jack unpack one of Jesus’ most profound statements in John 14:6: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to…
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When Happiness Isn’t Enough | Matthew 5:6 with Jacquie Scott
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” — Matthew 5:6 Ash and Jacquie sit down for a…
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Knowing About God vs. Truly Knowing Him | Luke 11:9–10 with Kate Westwood
Ash and Kate Westwood wrap up the week with an honest conversation around Luke 11:9–10: “So I say to you, ask and it will be given to you; seek and…
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The Difference Between Judging and Loving | Matthew 7:1–2 with Kate Westwood
In this episode, Ash and Kate Westwood unpack Matthew 7:1–2: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you…
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Don’t Worry About Tomorrow | Matthew 6:34 with Kate Westwood
In this episode, Ash and Kate Westwood unpack Matthew 6:34 — “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day…
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What Are You Building Your Life On? | Mark 8:36 with Kate Westwood
What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” — Mark 8:36 (NIV) In this conversation, Ash and Kate Westwood talk…
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Is It Okay to Question God? | Kate’s Journey of Rebuilding Faith | 1 John 16:33 with Kate Westwood
What do you do when faith feels fake, heavy, or full of rules you can’t live up to? In today’s episode, Ash sits down with Kate Westwood, who opens…
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Loving When It’s Hard | John 3:16 with Lucy Holmes
Ash is joined by Lucy Holmes to unpack Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways…
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When Life Doesn’t Go to Plan | Learning to Trust God | Proverbs 3:5-6 with Lucy Holmes
Ash is joined by Lucy Holmes to unpack Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways…
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Filling Your Mind with Goodness | Philippians 4:8 with Lucy Holmes
Ash sits down with Lucy Holmes to explore Philippians 4:8: “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right…