Conversations Unscripted with Ashley from SimplyBlessedDesignz

Click to Comment! We're closing out the entire Sermon on the Mount this week, and it's a good one. Ever had a friend who talked a great game and then completely disappeared the second things got hard? Same. This week we're covering false prophets and fruit, the "Lord, Lord" warning that should make all of us a little uncomfortable, and the wise and foolish builders, the finale everybody knows even if they don't know it's from the Bible.Plus, I finally admit my mama has been right about people her entire life (annoying, honestly but did I inherit that from her?), we bring in Galatians 5 and the fruits of the Spirit, and I tell y'all a story about our own house's foundation that I've never shared publicly much before.In this episode:How to actually spot a fake, in others and in yourselfWhy "Lord, Lord" and doing impressive things isn't the same as being known by GodThe wise and foolish builders, and why both houses face the exact same stormA story about what's literally buried under our front doorOne simple thing to check in your own life this weekMentioned in this episode: JoAnne's Prayer Action Warriors — praying the Lord's Prayer over people every day at noon.Come hang out with me at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com, and if this episode blessed you, consider buying me a coffee at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz — every bit helps keep this podcast going.New episodes drop every Wednesday at 4pm EST.Support the show

Click to Comment! "Ask and you shall receive" gets quoted like it's the simplest math problem in the world — until you've actually lived long enough to ask for something and not get it. This week we're covering more ground than usual: prayer (verses 7-11), the Golden Rule (verse 12), and the narrow gate (verses 13-14), all in one episode.We talk about what "keep on asking" really means, why unanswered prayer doesn't mean an absent God, why the Golden Rule is a lot harder to live than it is to cross-stitch, and why the narrow gate costs something every single time. Plus — I finally admit on mic just how terrified of snakes I actually am, and why that matters for this passage.In this episode:Why "ask, seek, knock" isn't a one-time prayerWhat it means to trust God's timeline instead of our ownThe Golden Rule: going first instead of waiting your turnWhy the narrow gate is narrow, and why most people never find itOne simple thing to actually do with all of this, starting this weekMentioned in this episode: JoAnne's Prayer Action Warriors — praying the Lord's Prayer over people every day at noon. Come hang out with me at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com, and if this episode blessed you, consider buying me a coffee at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz — every bit helps keep this podcast going.New episodes drop every Wednesday at 4pm EST.Support the show

Click to Comment! The "do not judge" verse gets thrown around more than almost any line in the whole Bible — usually right after somebody got caught doing something they shouldn't have. But there's a whole lot more going on in Matthew 7:1-6 than most of us realize.This week we're talking about the kind of judging that doesn't even feel like judging — the fast, quiet, automatic kind. The mugshot on Facebook. The yard sign. The stranger you sized up before they said a word. We dig into the speck and the log, why Jesus calls it a "critical spirit," and how this same theme runs from Genesis all the way through the New Testament.Plus — a story from my hometown about a man everybody thought they had figured out, and didn't.In this episode:Why "don't judge" doesn't mean "turn off your brain"The speck and the log, and why it's kind of ridiculous when you picture itHow judgment shows up throughout the entire Bible, Old Testament to NewA practical, doable way to trade judgment for prayer this weekMentioned in this episode: JoAnne's Prayer Action Warriors (PAW) — praying the Lord's Prayer over people every day at noon. Come hang out with me at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com, and if this episode blessed you, consider buying me a sweet tea at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz — every bit helps keep this podcast going.New episodes drop every Wednesday at 4pm EST.Support the show

Click to Comment! I've got two sheds, and one that was supposed to be my business headquarters is now just full of stuff, three years deep. This week we're digging into treasure, worry, and serving two masters — why Jesus says don't store up what can rot, rust, or get stolen, why worry is really a faith issue in disguise, and why I'm finally cleaning out that shed. Part of our Living the Kingdom Way series, talking verse by verse through the Sermon on the Mount.More at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com. Support the show at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz.Support the show

Click to Comment! Jesus talks about prayer and fasting back to back in this chapter, and it comes down to the same question both times — are you doing this for God, or for an audience? We're digging into what real, private prayer looks like, why "don't babble" doesn't mean "pray less," what fasting has to do with a reels ad I saw the other day, and a special invitation to join a daily prayer movement started by my friend JoAnne. Part of our Living the Kingdom Way series, going verse by verse through the Sermon on the Mount.More at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com. Support the show at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz.Support the show

Click to Comment! We're starting a new chapter this week — Matthew 6. Jesus talks about giving to people in need, and He's not just concerned with whether we give, but why and how. We're digging into what it actually looks like to give without needing anybody to see it, why the size of the gift matters less than what it costs you, and why this might be one of the hardest things to actually live in our day to day lives. Part of our Living the Kingdom Way series, talking verse by verse through the Sermon on the Mount.More at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com. Support the show at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz.Support the show

Click to Comment! Last week we talked about not getting even. This week Jesus takes it even further — love your enemies, pray for the people who've hurt you. We're digging into what that actually means, how it's different from just "not retaliating," and what it looks like to genuinely love someone who's wronged you, from small everyday hurts to the really heavy stuff. Part of our Living the Kingdom Way series, going verse by verse through the Sermon on the Mount.More at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com. Support the show at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz.Support the show

Click to Comment! "An eye for an eye" — we've all heard it, and most of us have used it wrong. This week we're digging into what Jesus actually says about revenge, why "don't retaliate" is only half the plan, and what it really looks like to kill 'em with kindness when someone's wronged you. Part of our Living the Kingdom Way series, talking verse by verse through the Sermon on the Mount.More at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com. Support the show at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz.Support the show

Click to Comment! "On my way!" — and you were still standing in the bathroom deciding on a shirt. We've all done it. Somewhere along the way, "I promise" stopped meaning much of anything, and we started needing bigger words just to be believed.This week we're in Matthew 5:31-37, where Jesus deals with two things that sound unrelated at first — divorce and oath-swearing — and shows us the same problem underneath both: people following the rules on paper while missing the point completely. Then He says something so simple it's almost funny: just say yes or no, and mean it.No shame, no lecture — just an honest, porch-swing conversation about what it actually costs to be somebody whose word means something again.If this show's been a blessing to you, you can buy me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignzSupport the show

Click to Comment! Nobody ever committed adultery just by scrolling their phone at midnight. Right?This week we're talking about one of the most convicting verses in the Sermon on the Mount — Matthew 5:27-30 — where Jesus takes a commandment nobody in the room thought applied to them and quietly moves it a whole lot closer to home. It's not about your hands. It's about what you let your mind replay when nobody's watching.No shame spiral, no finger-pointing — just an honest, porch-swing conversation about guarding your heart, and a few real guardrails you can actually put up this week.Grab the free companion worksheet printable here: https://ko-fi.com/s/9b0a6e83b8 — and if this show's been a blessing to you, you can buy me a coffee at ko-fi also.Support the show

Click to Comment! You can go your whole life never once raising a hand against another person — and Jesus says you might still be standing closer to trouble than you think. In this episode, we're digging into Matthew 5:21-26, where Jesus moves past "don't murder" and gets straight to the heart of it: contempt, anger we keep on simmer, and the surprisingly practical thing He tells us to do about it. This one gets honest, a little uncomfortable, and ends with something you can actually act on this week. Grab the free companion printable at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com.Support the show

Click to Comment! Jesus didn't come to lower the bar — He moved it. In this episode, we're digging into Matthew 5:17-20, where Jesus tells a crowd full of people (including the most rule-following religious experts of the day) that following the rules was never the whole point. We'll talk about who the Pharisees really were, why Jesus says your righteousness has to exceed theirs, and what "far greater righteousness" actually means for your everyday life — heart over behavior, not more rules.This episode is part of our Living the Kingdom Way series, walking verse by verse through the Sermon on the Mount.Grab your free printable for this episode at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com, and if this podcast has blessed you, you can buy me a cup of coffee at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz.Support the show

Click to Comment! Have you ever been in a room where you knew something was wrong but stayed quiet because you were scared of what people would think? That feeling right there — that is exactly what we are talking about today.We are hitting the 8th Beatitude in Matthew 5:10 and then flowing right into salt and light in Matthew 5:13-16. Because here is what I need you to understand — persecution is not just the big dramatic stuff. It is the friend who stops texting you. The family dinner that gets weird. The group chat you suddenly get left out of. All because you chose to do the right thing.And when you are brave enough to speak up anyway? That is when you become the salt and the light this world is so desperately hungry for.This one is going to hit you right in the chest. Come hang out with us.🖨️ Free printable at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com ☕ Buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignzSupport the show

Click to Comment! Y'all. Look around at the world right now. The division. The anger. The way people talk to and about each other. And then look at what Jesus said in Matthew 5 — blessed are the merciful. Blessed are the pure in heart. Blessed are the peacemakers.Those three things go against absolutely everything the world is telling us to do right now. And I cannot think of three things we need more desperately.In Episode 23 of Unscripted Conversations we talk about what mercy actually is — and what it is not. Why purity of heart has nothing to do with being perfect and everything to do with what is actually driving you on the inside. And the difference between a peacekeeper and a peacemaker — because y'all those are NOT the same thing at all.My husband Sam is a Sheriff Deputy and this one got really personal. Come hang out. 🎙️📖 Matthew 5:7–9 (The Message + NLT) 🔗 SimplyBlessedDesignz.com ☕ ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignzSupport the show

Click to Comment! Okay so let me ask you something. When is the last time life knocked you completely flat and you actually felt blessed in the middle of it?Yeah. That's what I thought.We all know the Beatitudes. We grew up hearing them. Most of us could recite them without even thinking about it. But knowing the words and actually living them out on a regular Tuesday when everything is happening all around you — those are two completely different things.In Episode 22 we are slowing way down and going through the first four beatitudes one at a time. Poor in spirit. Mourning. Meekness. And hungering and thirsting for righteousness. And we are asking the question most of us have never actually asked out loud — okay but what does this look like in MY real life?This one got personal for me. Like really personal. And I think it is going to get personal for you too.Come hang out. Matthew 5:3–6 (The Message + NLT) ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignzSupport the show

Click to Comment! We've all seen it — the new house, the promotion, the vacation photo with "blessed" in the caption. And honestly? We've all posted it too. But what happens when you open Matthew 5 and the first thing Jesus says is blessed are those who mourn? Blessed are the ones at the end of their rope? Blessed are the persecuted?That is not the social media version of blessed. And yet that is exactly what Jesus said.In this episode we're kicking off the Sermon on the Mount series — Living the Kingdom Way — and we're starting right at the beginning. Matthew 5:1–12. The Beatitudes. And we're getting really honest about how much of the world's definition of blessed has snuck into our faith without us even realizing it.We're talking about:• Why Jesus' definition of blessed looks nothing like what our culture celebrates• What makarios (mah-KAH-ree-oss) actually means — and why it changes everything• The world's version of the Beatitudes vs. Jesus' version, side by side• Why the things you've been embarrassed about might actually be your greatest qualification• What it looks like to stop performing and actually come to God as you areThis one is going to mess with you in the best possible way. Scripture: Matthew 5:1–12 (MSG + NLT) Find me at SimplyBlessedDesignz.comSupport the show

Click to Comment! Is there something God has been showing you that you haven't done anything with yet? You felt the nudge. You wrote it down. You said yes Lord, I hear You — and then just kept living the same way you were before.In this episode, Ashley digs into the gap between knowing and doing — and why James 1:22 hits a lot harder when you know the full story behind who wrote it. We also talk about why your current season is not a waiting room, what Ruth and Joseph can teach us about faithfulness in the hard and ordinary places, and why one imperfect step forward is worth more than a hundred things you're planning to do someday.Next week we kick off our deep dive into the Sermon on the Mount — starting with the Beatitudes in Matthew 5. You don't want to miss it!Scriptures referenced: James 1:22, John 7:5, 1 Corinthians 15:7, Proverbs 3:5-6 Find show notes and the blog post at SimplyBlessedDesignz.comSupport the show

Click to Comment! Have you ever gone to Pinterest for one quick idea and come out the other side with a full raised bed garden plan, seven saved recipes, and absolutely no answer to the question you started with? Friend, same.In this episode of Unscripted Conversations, we're talking about what it really looks like to walk steady in faith — not perfectly, not with every detail figured out, and definitely not waiting until the timing feels just right. Just steady.We're digging into the slow-motion trap that keeps so many of us stuck in perpetual planning mode, why the cost of waiting is way higher than we think, and what Scripture actually shows us about moving before you feel ready. (Spoiler: Noah, Joshua, and Peter were all nervous too.)Plus I'm sharing the story of my tiny little workshop that almost never happened — and why I'm so glad I showed up anyway with my half-done handouts and a prayer.If you've been waiting for a sign that it's time to take the next step — this is it.What we talk about in this episode:The Pinterest rabbit hole and what it's really costing youWhy perpetual planning is just fear in a productive outfitWhat Noah, Joshua, and Peter teach us about moving before we're readyThe workshop that almost didn't happen — and why it matteredHow to start embarrassingly small and why that's actually enoughFind the full blog post + show notes at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com  Join the email list for the good stuff — link on the website!Slow and steady is still moving.Support the show

Click to Comment! In this episode we dig into everyday discernment: the small, nagging “do I or don’t I?” decisions that somehow control our weeks. I share my simple, practical routine for everyday discernment — pick your top 3 non‑negotiables, use a 24–72 hour rule, and run one small test before you commit. We talk about Nehemiah’s down‑to‑earth plan (pray, inspect, plan, recruit, protect, finish) and I give clear signs to spot a God‑yes versus a red‑flag no. If you’re juggling side‑hustle ideas, garden plans, or the million tiny asks that chip away at family time, this episode gives faith‑forward, actionable steps to help you decide with peace.Support the show

Click to Comment! Have you ever gone out of your way to avoid people—not because you’re rude, but because you’re hiding? In this episode Ashley (Unscripted Conversations) unpacks John 4 — the Woman at the Well — and leans into the messy, everyday places God meets us. Hear a grocery‑aisle story, a close read of the well encounter, and two practical ways to move from hiding to hope. Includes reflection questions, a short prayer, and resources at simplyblesseddesignz.com. If this nudged you, please share, rate, or review to help this little porch circle grow.Support the show

Click to Comment! You ever feel like you’re doing everything right… and it still feels like nothing is changing?Like you’re showing up, trying to do better, making the right choices… and nobody sees it, nothing shifts, and you start wondering if it even counts?Yeah… we’re talking about that today.In this episode, I’m sharing a personal season that hit me hard, when Cameron left for bootcamp and everything just felt quiet in a way I wasn’t prepared for. The kind of quiet that makes you start questioning everything.We’re also walking through the story of Joseph, not when everything worked out, but when he was in the middle of it… unseen, unrecognized, and still choosing to do what was right.Because that’s where real faith shows up.Not on a stage. Not when everyone’s watching. But in the everyday moments nobody notices.If you’ve been in a season where it feels like nothing is happening, I hope this reminds you…It still counts. Every bit of it.Support the show

Click to Comment! Have you ever prayed for something… and then it just felt like everything went quiet?Like you KNOW God hears you… but nothing is moving the way you thought it would?Yeah… we’re talking about that today.Because it’s real easy to have faith when things are flowing, doors are opening, and everything makes sense. It’s a whole different story when you’re sitting in the waiting, wondering what in the world God is doing and why the answer hasn’t come yet.In this episode, I’m talking about what might actually be happening in those moments. Not the polished, pretty version… the real-life version. The kind where things feel slow, uncomfortable, and you’re tempted to start overthinking everything.We’re talking about the difference between being refined and being revealed, why God doesn’t just say yes to everything we ask for, and how some of the hardest seasons in your life might actually be preparing you for what you’ve been praying for all along.So if you’ve been in a place where things feel quiet, slow, or just not lining up the way you thought they would… go ahead and press play. This one’s for you.Support the show

Click to Comment! If you’ve been staying busy, handling what needs to be handled, and still feeling more worn down than you expected, this one is probably going to hit a little closer than you planned.It’s easy to keep moving, to keep adding one more thing to the list, and to tell yourself you’ll slow down later once everything is done… but later doesn’t really come, and before long you realize you’ve been carrying a whole lot more than you ever meant to.In this episode, I’m walking through the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 18 and 19, not just the moment where God showed up in a powerful way, but what happened right after, when everything caught up with him and he found himself exhausted and ready to quit.And what stands out in that isn’t just where he ended up, it’s how God met him there, not with more to do, not with pressure to keep going, but by taking care of him first and giving him space to rest before anything else.So if you’ve been pushing through and wondering why you still feel so drained, or why things feel a little harder than they should, I think this is going to speak to you.Listen in and be encouraged.Support the show

Click to Comment! Trusting God through change is one of those things that sounds simple… until life starts shifting and you realize real quick how much you liked having a plan.In this episode of Unscripted Conversations, we’re talking about what it looks like when things start feeling off, when doors don’t open the way you expected, and when God starts moving things in a direction you didn’t see coming.This is a real, honest conversation about faith, letting go of control, and learning to trust Him even when you don’t fully understand what He’s doing.If you’ve been in that in-between place lately… this one’s for you.Support the show

Click to Comment! If you’ve ever laid down at night and your body is tired but your mind decides it’s got one more shift to work… just running through the same thing over and over trying to figure it out… yeah, we’re talking about that today.Because we’re real good at telling ourselves we’re just being responsible… just trying to stay on top of things… just trying to fix what needs fixing… but if we’re honest, it doesn’t feel like peace, does it?It feels heavy.Like the more you try to hold it together, the more worn out you get.And I caught myself in that exact place not too long ago, going over the same situation for the hundredth time, trying to make it make sense… trying to make it work… and it hit me in a way I didn’t really want it to…What if this feels so heavy because I was never meant to carry it in the first place?So today we’re talking about what it actually looks like to let go… not just of what’s behind you, but of what’s in front of you too.Because maybe you’ve already forgiven it. Maybe you’ve already taken the step. But now you’re over there trying to control how it all turns out…And y'all… that’ll wear you slap out if you let it.We’re walking through what real trust looks like, not when everything makes sense, but when it doesn’t… when you’ve done what God asked you to do and now you’re standing there having to trust Him with the rest of it.So if your mind’s been running, if your heart’s been carrying more than it should, and you’ve been trying to fix something that just won’t settle…Come on in… let’s talk about it.Support the show

Click to Comment! Faith over fear… sounds real good until you’re the one actually having to do it.You know that feeling when you know you need to take a step, but your mind starts running ahead of you trying to talk you out of it? Not because you don’t trust God, but because you’ve been through enough to know things don’t always go the way you thought they would.That’s what this episode is about.Just real life. That moment where you’re trying to move forward and fear keeps tapping you on the shoulder like, “you sure about that?”We talk about what that actually looks like… not the pretty version, but the everyday kind where your thoughts are loud and you don’t have everything figured out yet.I also share a little bit about Esther, because she didn’t have it all together either. She was scared, but she still went anyway. Not because she felt brave… but because she was willing.And that’s the part that stuck with me.You don’t have to feel brave to move forward.You just have to be willing.So if you’ve been overthinking something, hesitating, or sitting on a step you know you need to take… come sit with me a minute. This one’s for you.Support the show

Click to Comment! Alright y’all… this one goes deep.We hear people say “forgive and forget” all the time like it’s just a cute little Christian bumper sticker. But anybody who’s actually been hurt knows it’s not that simple.So today we’re talking about forgiveness… the real kind. The kind that shows up when someone never apologized. When trust got broken. When the relationship changed everything about how you see people and how careful you’ve learned to be with your heart.And here’s where a lot of us get tangled up.We mix up forgiveness, trust, and access like they’re all the same thing… and they’re not. Not even close.Forgiveness is a choice.Trust is something that has to be rebuilt over time.And access? Access is something people earn.Sometimes forgiving someone doesn’t mean letting them back into the same place in your life. Sometimes it just means you’ve decided you’re done carrying the weight of what they did.We’re digging into what Scripture actually says about guarding your heart, trusting wisely, and handing the hurt over to God instead of dragging it into every new relationship that comes after.Because forgiveness isn’t about pretending it didn’t matter.It’s about remembering what happened… without letting it run your life anymore.So grab your coffee and come sit with me for a bit.This conversation might be exactly the one somebody needed to hear today.Support the show

Click to Comment! Sometimes God asks us to move before the explanation shows up.In this episode we’re talking about what it looks like to say yes to God when clarity hasn’t caught up yet. Not the big dramatic moments we read about later, but the quiet everyday obedience where you’re standing in your kitchen wondering if you’re really hearing Him right.We’ll look at the stories of Noah, Job, and Mary and what their obedience teaches us about trusting God even when things don’t make sense yet.If you’ve ever felt like you’re waiting for answers before taking the next step, this conversation is for you.Support the show

Click to Comment! Faith without a timeline is easy to say and hard to live. In this episode, I’m talking about what it really looks like to let go and let God when there are no dates, deadlines, or guarantees in sight.If you’re trusting God but still asking when, how long, or what’s next, this conversation is for you. I share why so much of our stress comes from wanting a timeline instead of learning how to stay present, and how faith can stay steady even when answers feel delayed.We talk about trusting God without timelines, releasing the need to control outcomes, and learning how to live fully without putting life on pause while you wait.Support the show

Click to Comment! There are times where faith doesn’t feel dramatic or urgent — it just feels quiet.You’re still doing the right things. You’re still praying. Still showing up. Still trying to walk in wisdom. But if you’re honest, you’re wondering if anything is actually moving forward… or if you’re just living the same day on repeat.In this episode, I’m talking about that quiet middle place of faith — the times where obedience feels repetitive, progress feels invisible, and God feels silent, even though you haven’t walked away.We’re talking about the difference between urgency and obedience, why patience isn’t passivity, and what Scripture actually says about waiting without forcing movement. I unpack Habakkuk 2:3 and why “lingering” doesn’t mean forgotten, delayed, or behind — it means there’s a timing that isn’t ours to manage.This is a conversation for anyone who isn’t falling apart, but isn’t sure what’s next either. For the ones who are steady, faithful, and quietly wondering if it all matters.Faith that keeps moving doesn’t always feel exciting — but it is rooted. And sometimes the most important growth is happening in the seasons that feel the most ordinary.Support the show

Click to Comment! What do Proverbs 31 and Peter walking on water have in common?More than you think.In this episode, we unpack what walking in wisdom actually looks like — and why neither of these stories is about perfection. They’re about a steady walk with God, built over time, even when confidence wavers. Proverbs 31 was never meant to make you feel behind. It was meant to show the fruit of a life shaped by steady faith over time.And when you lay that next to Peter stepping out of the boat, something clicks.Neither story is about perfection. Both are about proximity. About saying yes before you feel fully confident. About walking toward Jesus even when the wind picks up.I may have gotten a little loud on this one… because I think too many women are trying to “arrive” at wisdom instead of realizing it’s something you grow into by walking with God.If you’ve been carrying pressure lately, this one might be exactly what you need.🎧 Hit play and let’s talk it out together.Listen, subscribe, and read the full blog post at SimplyBlessedDesignz.comSupport the show

Click to Comment! Have you ever ended the day completely worn out—not because you didn’t work hard, but because you wondered if any of it really mattered?In this episode of Unscripted Conversations, we’re continuing our Faith in Motion series and taking another slow, intentional step through Proverbs 31. Today we’re talking about purpose, work, and influence beyond the front door—and how God never intended calling to feel like constant pressure or burnout.We’ll look at Proverbs 31:16–25 and what it teaches us about wisdom, discernment, and carrying responsibility without running ourselves into the ground. We’ll also connect this passage to the story of Lydia in Acts 16 and Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:16, reminding us that influence doesn’t have to be loud to be meaningful.This conversation is for the woman who wants to be faithful, work hard, and live well—but doesn’t want to lose her peace in the process.Grab your coffee, take a breath, and let’s talk about what it really looks like to live out faith beyond the door.Scripture ReferencesProverbs 3:5–6Proverbs 31:16–25Acts 16:14–15Matthew 5:16Support the show

Click to Comment! In this episode of Unscripted Conversations, we continue our Proverbs 31 series by shifting the focus from pressure to presence. Instead of reading Proverbs 31 as a checklist, we look at what faith looks like when it’s lived out at home—in the ordinary, unseen, everyday places where most of life actually happens.This conversation explores the quiet strength of faithfulness through Proverbs 31, the story of Ruth, and Colossians 3:23, reminding us that what we’re doing matters to God even when it feels small or unnoticed. Faith at home isn’t about perfection—it’s about attentiveness, consistency, and loving well right where God has planted you.Support the show

Click to Comment! Proverbs 31 is often treated like a checklist — a standard to measure ourselves against and quietly feel behind on. But what if it was never meant to be that?In this episode of Unscripted Conversations, we’re slowing down and looking at Proverbs 31 through a different lens. Not as a list of expectations, but as a calling shaped over time. We talk about worth before work, trust before tasks, and character before capability — and how wisdom shows up in real life, not hustle culture.We also connect Proverbs 31 to the story of Mary and Martha, exploring the difference between busyness and presence, responsibility and wisdom, striving and being rooted.This conversation is an invitation to release pressure, rethink what faithfulness actually looks like, and remember that God cares more about who we’re becoming than how much we’re producing.Grab your Bible, slow your pace, and join me as we open Proverbs 31 together — not to rush through it, but to let it speak into the life we’re actually living right now.Support the show

Click to Comment! In this episode of Unscripted Conversations, Ashley finishes out her Proverbs 3 “resolutions” and brings them straight into real life. Not the quiet-time version. The Monday-morning, busy-days, tired-evenings version.This conversation is about learning how to live out your faith when your schedule is full, your heart is tired, and life hasn’t slowed down just because God spoke to you.We talk about: – Letting God be your security instead of living braced for what might happen next – Showing up with kindness while you can – Protecting your peace and choosing grace over grudges – Living gently in a loud world – And what it really means to “walk it out” instead of just talking about itThis episode is an invitation to live steady, faithful, and real, not perfect, not pressured, just honest.Scripture Focus: Proverbs 3Support the show

Click to Comment! If you’ve ever made resolutions that looked good on paper but didn’t really change your heart, you’re not alone.Season 3 of Unscripted Conversations is called Faith in Motion, and this season is about letting your faith stop being something you mostly talk about and start being something you actually live out.In this first episode, we open Proverbs chapter 3 and walk through the heart-level resolutions that shape who we’re becoming, not just what we’re doing. We talk about love, trust, humility, living open-handed, receiving God’s correction, and choosing wisdom over noise.This episode is Part 1 of a two-part teaching on Proverbs 3. Next week, we’ll talk about how we walk these out in real life.You can find the free Proverbs 3 Resolutions printable on the blog at simplyblesseddesignz.com.Support the show

Click to Comment! Do you usually make New Year’s resolutions?Every year about this time, the world gets loud with fresh starts, big plans, and everything we’re “supposed” to change when the calendar flips. But tonight’s conversation isn’t about pressure, hype, or trying to overhaul your life overnight. It’s about slowing down, catching your breath, and stepping into the new year with grace instead of guilt.In this episode of Unscripted Conversations, we’re taking a quiet, honest look back on the year behind us and learning how to move forward with gratitude, steady hope, and gentler expectations. We talk about the weight that can linger at the end of a year, the quiet victories we often overlook, and how God’s mercy meets us fresh every morning.If you’ve ever wanted to grow without burning out… to move forward without beating yourself up… or to enter a new year with a calmer, steadier heart, this episode is for you.Scripture referenced: Lamentations 3:22–23Visit SimplyBlessedDesignz.com for recipes, Bible studies, DIY projects, and encouragement for everyday life.Thanks, y’all — and I’ll see you in the new year.Support the show

Click to Comment! Love wrapped in cloth is one of the quietest details of the Christmas story, yet it carries so much meaning. In this episode of Unscripted Conversations, we slow down and reflect on what it means that Jesus chose humility, gentleness, and closeness over comfort. Through Luke 2, Philippians 2, and 2 Corinthians 8, we look at how this simple moment in the manger still speaks to real life today, especially during the busy Christmas season. This conversation is an invitation to pause, breathe, and remember that love doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.Support the show

Click to Comment! In this episode of Unscripted Conversations, we’re talking about the kind of hope that refuses to burn out, even when life hands you seasons that feel dark, heavy, or just plain exhausting. The light Jesus brings isn’t fragile — it’s steady, powerful, and able to shine right through grief, stress, loneliness, and the tender spots the holidays always seem to stir up.We dig into John 1:5, Psalm 34:18, Matthew 5:14–16, and two powerful Proverbs that remind us what it looks like to carry His light into the lives of the people around us. If your heart needs reassurance today… friend, this one’s for you.Support the show

Click to Comment! Life is loud, y’all. Schedules are packed, planners are full, and the middle of the day has a way of swallowing us whole before we even realize it. In today’s episode, “Making Space for Him in the Middle,” we’re talking about what it looks like to invite Jesus into the part of our day that tends to get the least of our attention — the messy middle.We dive into Matthew 11:28, Revelation 3:20, and the manger scene in Luke 2, pulling out the reminder that Jesus never asked us for perfection… just room. Even a sliver. Even a breath.If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, spiritually dry, overbooked, or like your quiet time gets the leftovers… this one is for you.Grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and let’s talk about making Him space right where real life actually happens.SCRIPTURE REFERENCES (optional Buzzsprout field if you use it) Matthew 11:28 Revelation 3:20 Luke 2:7Support the show

Click to Comment! This week on Unscripted Conversations, we’re talking straight to the heart of the holiday season—the loud years, the quiet years, the busy years, and the years that feel different than you ever expected. Using Hebrews 10–11 as our anchor, we walk through what it really means to hold fast to your faith, your peace, and your sense of purpose even when traditions shift, people scatter, schedules change, and the Thanksgiving table doesn’t look like it used to.I share stories from my childhood at my Noni’s house—cousins circled on the floor, ads spread everywhere, planning Black Friday like it was a full-contact sport—and how those memories shaped the deep ache so many of us feel when seasons change and the gatherings fade. If you’re heading into the holidays with a quiet house, an empty chair, or a heart that feels a little tender… this episode is for you.We dig into the heroes of Hebrews 11—Abraham, Sarah, Moses, Noah—and how they held onto God when the promise didn’t match the reality. And we talk about how you can hold fast too… not just in belief, but in action. Reaching out. Inviting others in. Creating belonging right where you are.If this season feels busy, scattered, or lonely… friend, you are not forgotten. And you don’t have to walk it alone.• What it really means to hold fast when the holidays shift • Why nostalgia and grief often collide this time of year • How Hebrews 10–11 teaches us to cling to God when life feels different • Faith that moves your feet, not just your feelings • What to do when traditions fade and connections change • Ways to reach out, invite in, and create community • A prayer for anyone heading into Thanksgiving with a tender heartScriptures referenced: Hebrews 10:23, Hebrews 10:24–25, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:13Take a breath. Pull up a seat. Let’s walk this one out together.Support the show

Click to Comment! Faith that moves feet isn’t quiet faith—it’s faith in action. In this episode, we dig into James 2–3 and talk about what it means to live out a faith that doesn’t just speak, but actually moves. This is the kind of faith that serves, forgives, gives, listens, and keeps walking even when life feels heavy. It’s gritty, real, practiced faith—and it leaves footprints.We talk about taming the tongue, loving like Jesus, walking out what we say we believe, and letting God shape our actions, not just our intentions. If you’ve been asking God to grow your faith, this episode might be the nudge to step out and start moving.Scriptures Mentioned:James 2:14–17James 3:5Proverbs 4:23Proverbs 16:23Proverbs 27:19Questions to reflect on this week:Where is God asking me to move instead of just believe?What do my actions say about what I truly trust?Do my words build or burn?Listen now & let this one stir your spirit. Grab your Bible, open to James, and let's walk this out together. Thanks, y’all.Support the show

Click to Comment! In The Sound of Maturity, Ashley opens her heart about what it truly means to grow in faith through 1 Corinthians 14 — when speaking with love and living with order become the soundtrack of spiritual growth.From counting pennies at the kitchen table to learning when to stay silent and when to speak, Ashley shares how God uses every season to sand down our rough edges and teach us peace over panic. This episode reminds us that maturity isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. It’s about listening before speaking, trusting before reacting, and letting God bring order where there once was chaos.Grab your coffee and settle in for a heartfelt front-porch conversation on what real growth sounds like — quieter, steadier, and rooted in grace.📖 Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 14 ✨ Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 14:12, 14:20, 14:26, 14:40 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.Support the show

Click to Comment! What does love in real life actually look like? In this heartfelt episode, Ashley unpacks 1 Corinthians 13 and reminds us that love isn’t just a verse — it’s how we live. From patience in the everyday to kindness when no one’s watching, this episode will leave you encouraged to show love that lasts.Support the show

Click to Comment! You ever notice how October feels like a slow goodbye? The air cools, the evenings come quicker, and everything in creation starts to let go.In this episode of Unscripted Conversations, Ashley shares a heartfelt reminder to slow down before the holidays hit full speed. It’s not about hustling—it’s about surrendering and staying.If you’ve been running on empty, trying to do all the things, this one will meet you right where you are. Through scripture, reflection, and a little real-life honesty, Ashley invites you to breathe again and rest in God’s timing.💛 Scriptures Mentioned:Matthew 11:28–30Psalm 46:10Galatians 6:9Isaiah 40:31Psalm 37:7🎧 Listen in as we talk about:Why surrender isn’t giving up—it’s giving God space to moveHow stillness brings strength and clarityLearning to rest before the next season beginsWhat it means to “stay” when life feels uncertainBecause renewal doesn’t happen in motion—it happens in stillness. So before you rush into November, take a deep breath, friend… and Surrender and Stay.Listen on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon Music, or wherever you love your podcasts.Support the show

Click to Comment! You ever look around and think, “This isn’t how I pictured my life turning out”? The plan made sense, you prayed over it, you worked for it—and then suddenly, everything shifted. Doors closed, timing fell apart, and dreams changed shape.But friend, the plan may have changed… the purpose didn’t.In this heartfelt episode of Unscripted Conversations, Ashley from SimplyBlessedDesignz dives deep into what it means to trust God when life looks different than you expected. Through scripture, prayer, and real talk, she reminds us that God’s calling on your life hasn’t been canceled—it’s just being rerouted.Key Scriptures:Romans 11:29 – God’s gifts and call are never withdrawnPhilippians 1:6 – He will bring it to a flourishing finishIsaiah 46:10 – My purpose will standProverbs 19:21 – The Lord’s purpose will prevailWhether you’re standing in confusion, rebuilding after loss, or just trying to find peace in the middle of the unknown—this one’s for you. Because the purpose still stands.Support the show

Click to Comment! In this episode of Unscripted Conversations, we’re diving deep into a truth that hits home for just about everyone—change is not the enemy.When life feels turned upside down, it’s easy to think God forgot the plan. But sometimes, the shaking is what sets you free. We’ll talk about how to trust His timing, how to stop fearing transition, and how to see change as proof that you’re still growing.You’ll walk away with a heart full of peace, a little humor, and a reminder that even when things shift, God’s purpose never does.Support the show

Click to Comment! In this heartfelt episode, Ashley shares how living gathered and grateful opens our hearts to see God in every moment — from laughter around the supper table to quiet prayers before bed. With scripture, stories, and southern warmth, this one will leave you smiling, reflecting, and maybe even reaching for a tissue.Support the show

Click to Comment! Hey y’all, welcome back to Unscripted Conversations with Ashley from SimplyBlessedDesignz.Comparison is sneaky — it slips in, steals your peace, and leaves you feeling like you don’t measure up. But gratitude? Gratitude is the guard dog that keeps joy safe.In this episode, we’re talking about The Gift of Less — how letting go of comparison makes room for more: more peace, more joy, and more Jesus. You’ll hear: • How comparison steals your blessings • Why gratitude flips the script on a hard day • What Paul’s “recipe” for contentment really is (Phil. 4:11–13) • Why joy isn’t accidental — it’s a choiceScriptures: Galatians 6:4–5, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Philippians 4:11–13, Psalm 16:11If this episode reminds you that your “enough” is enough, share it with a friend, pin the episode graphic, and grab your free Bible Study Planner at simplyblesseddesignz.com.Support the show

Click to Comment! Don’t miss the miracle, y’all. In this week’s episode of Unscripted Conversations, we’re talking about how God shows up in the everyday with provision, peace, and contentment.I share one of my own miracle stories from when I was a single mama with thirty dollars to feed my boys, and how God provided in a way I’ll never forget. We’ll look at the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6, Jesus as the Bread of Life in John 6, the call to contentment in 1 Timothy 6, and the comfort of Psalm 23.The big takeaway? The miracle isn’t always fire from heaven — most of the time, it’s in the small, steady hand of God providing exactly what we need day by day.✨ Listen in, be encouraged, and don’t miss the miracle sitting right in front of you.Support the show