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The Blessing of Refreshing Others | Proverbs 11:25 with Tiani Welch-Phillips
Proverbs 11:25A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Have you ever been on the receiving end of generosity you didn’t expect — and it stayed with you? In this conversation, Ash and T unpack what it really looks like to live with an open hand. Not just with money, but with time, prayer, attention, and showing up for people. They chat about: Why generosity isn’t about being flashy — it’s about being available The small, everyday ways we can bless others How being generous often changes us more than the person we’re helping What it looks like to refresh others when you don’t feel full yourself And a season where Ash experienced unexpected provision when she needed it most This isn’t about pressure or doing more than you can handle.It’s about asking a simple question:“God, who can I bless today?” Because so often, refreshment comes when we least expect it — right in the middle of giving it away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 what it really looks like to say yes to God — especially when obedience feels costly, uncomfortable, or terrifying. Through Psalm 121:5, they reflect on God as our keeper, protector, and defender — not as a backup plan, but as our primary source of strength and direction. Tee vulnerably shares her journey of responding to God’s call, laying her plans at the altar, and trusting Him step by step, even when the future felt uncertain. Together they explore: What it means for God to be your right hand — your strength, defence, and power Why obedience often comes with fear, grief, and surrender How peace can be a key indicator of God’s leading — even when the decision is hard The difference between wanting God’s will and actually saying yes to it Why calling doesn’t always come with clarity, but it always comes with God’s presence How to discern big decisions through Scripture, wise counsel, and prayer If you’ve been wrestling with a decision, sensing God’s nudge, or feeling torn between comfort and obedience, this episode is a reminder that God never asks you to go where His hand isn’t already holding you. May this conversation encourage you to trust the One who watches over you, goes before you, and remains faithful — even when your yes costs more than you expected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 the most comforting and confronting pictures Jesus gives of Himself: the Good Shepherd — the One who protects, pursues, provides for, and patiently leads us… even when we wander. Together they unpack: • Why Jesus calls Himself “the Good Shepherd” — and what that meant in ancient culture• The surprising truth about sheep: easily distracted, easily lost, and deeply dependent• Why recognising our own “sheep tendencies” helps us understand God’s grace• How Jesus doesn’t just guide us — He lays His life across the gate to protect us• The beauty of a Shepherd who knows us by name and knows what we need• How God pursues us even when we take the harder path or ignore His voice• Why shepherding also reflects how we care, pray for, and stand in the gap for others• How this whole week points to the heart of Christmas — Jesus coming near, giving Himself, and reconciling us to the Father This conversation ties together a rich week of episodes — from guarding our hearts, to the prophecies of Jesus’ coming, to the forgiveness He brings — ending with the reminder that He is good, He is faithful, and He is the One who leads us home. If you’ve been feeling lost, overwhelmed, distracted, or unsure of God’s nearness, may this episode anchor you again in the truth:Your Shepherd is close. He sees you, protects you, and knows exactly how to lead you. May it draw you deeper into wonder, gratitude, and joy as you walk with Him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 personal, beautifully freeing truth: every single sin — past, present, and future — has been fully covered by Jesus. And because of that, we’re invited to live differently. As Christmas approaches, Ash shares how God has been gently convicting her about generosity, kindness and loving the people Scripture urges us not to overlook. Kate reminds us that while the world tells us to prioritise ourselves, God’s heart has always been for those in need — and for His people to reflect that heart. Together they explore: • How God uses conviction not to shame us, but to shape us• Why generosity is more than giving — it’s obedience and compassion in action• The subtle ways we drift into self-protection or “someone else will do it”• Why focusing on the attitude of your heart changes the actions of your hands• How God throws our sins into a “forgetful sea”… with a sign that says no fishing• Why the Christian life isn’t about trying not to sin — it’s about walking closely with Jesus• The freedom of admitting, “I wasn’t enough… and that’s exactly why Jesus came” If you’ve been wrestling with guilt, feeling far from God, or unsure how to walk out your faith in a practical way, Psalm 85:2 is your reminder: it is finished.You are forgiven, loved, and invited into a life of generous, wholehearted faith — the kind Jesus showed us first. SOAP Scripture - Verse, read it, read it again... underline and think about it! Observation - What do you observe? Get curious about context, who wrote it, why? What do you think when you read it! Application - How does this apply to your life? Or what can I learn from what happened in these verses. Prayer - Pray about it, lift it to God, and ask for him to help you with whatever you are facing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 7:14 Today, Ash and guest Kate Willcox unpack one of the most profound prophecies in Scripture — a promise that would be fulfilled hundreds of years later through Jesus. Together they explore why this verse isn’t just a Christmas line… but a reminder of God’s intentionality, nearness, and miraculous power. Together they dive into: • How Isaiah’s prophecy cements the truth of who Jesus is — not just a good man, but God Himself• Why fulfilled prophecy strengthens our faith and reveals God’s character• The meaning of Emmanuel and what it really means that God chooses to be with us• How God makes Himself easy to find — through creation, moments of kindness, answered prayers, and everyday miracles• Why Jesus coming to earth shows the depth of the Father’s love and His desire to be close to us• How Christmas calls us to slow down, look for God, and ask, “Lord, would You show me who You are?”• The invitation to rediscover the wonder of the Christmas story — not sentimentality, but revelation• Why Jesus’ birth is the beginning of the rescue story that leads all the way to the cross This conversation is rich, hope-filled, and grounding. If you’re craving clarity, connection with God, or a renewed sense of awe this Christmas season, this episode will help you look again — and see that God has always been drawing near. May this prompt you to recognise His signs, celebrate His faithfulness, and rest in the truth that He is Emmanuel — God with us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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