Deserts and Gardens

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In today’s episode, we’re diving into the topic of staying planted in faith during shaky times—especially as a one-income family in today’s economy. It’s no secret that the rising cost of living, uncertain job markets, and the pressure to “have it all together” can weigh heavily on couples choosing to live on one income, especially when preparing for or growing a family 👶🏽. But we believe God is faithful, even in the midst of financial instability.We talk about what it really means to trust the Lord as your ultimate Provider and how to fight the fear that often comes with financial pressure. We also share what it looks like to support one another emotionally and spiritually in marriage while staying rooted in God’s promises.📖 Key Topics:Why choosing faith over fear matters in financially uncertain seasonsThe spiritual growth that can come from doing more with lessHow to lean on God’s provision instead of your own plansEncouragement for couples navigating life on one incomeTrusting God's pace when the world says "hustle"📖 Key Verses:Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”Psalm 37:25 – “I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread.”💬 Let’s continue the conversation!Are you living on one income or navigating financial shifts in your family? What helps you stay grounded in God’s truth when the numbers don’t add up? We’d love to hear your testimony and what’s keeping you rooted in this season. Share in the comments or message us directly!#DesertsAndGardensPodcast #LoveLanguages #ChristianMarriage #FaithBasedMarriage #GodlyRelationship #LoveLikeJesus #MarriageTips📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In today’s episode, we’re diving into the topic of hospitality, no matter what season of life you’re in or where you live. Whether you're in a small apartment, living with family, or experiencing a busy season, it can feel hard to open your home and heart to others. But hospitality isn’t about perfection; it’s about creating space to serve, love, and reflect Jesus.We talk about the importance of creating a welcoming environment, even when things aren’t perfect, and how biblical hospitality is rooted in your heart, not your circumstances.📖 Key Topics:What the Bible says about hospitality and serving othersOvercoming the lie that you have to wait for the perfect time or spaceWays to practice hospitality, even when you’re stretched thinThe difference between entertaining and true biblical hospitality📖 Key Verses:Romans 12:13 – “Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.”1 Peter 4:9 – “Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.”Hebrews 13:2 – “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”💬 Let’s continue the conversation!How have you navigated hospitality in a season of life when it felt hard? What has helped you practice welcoming others in even when you didn’t feel “ready”? Share your thoughts in the comments below!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In Episode 50, we’re diving into a topic that’s helped thousands of couples grow closer—Love Languages. Whether you've been married for years or are just beginning your journey together, understanding how your spouse receives love can radically shift how you connect.We talk through the 5 love languages, how to identify yours and your spouse’s, and how to love each other in ways that actually land. Plus, we explore how love languages fit into a biblical view of marriage—because love isn’t just a feeling, it’s a choice and a commitment. 💛📖 Key Topics:The 5 love languages: words, time, touch, gifts, and serviceWhat to do when your love languages don’t matchHow to grow in giving and receiving love wellLoving your spouse with intention and sacrificeWhen “trying” isn’t enough—leaning on God’s love first📖 Key Verse:1 Corinthians 13:4–7 – “Love is patient, love is kind...”💬 Let’s talk!Do you know your spouse’s love language? Have you ever been loving them in the wrong one without realizing it? Share your experience in the comments—we’d love to hear! 🙏🏽💬📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re turning the spotlight on a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough—supporting dads during pregnancy and postpartum. While moms often receive the bulk of attention and care (rightfully so!), husbands and fathers are also going through a major life shift. They need encouragement, grace, and support too.We’re diving into the emotional, spiritual, and relational ways you can walk alongside your husband during this season—especially as Christian wives who want to love well and build up our homes from the inside out.📖 Key Topics:The silent weight many fathers carry during pregnancyHow to emotionally support your husband through uncertainty and transitionWhy postpartum can be hard for dads too (and how to prepare for it)Encouraging spiritual leadership without pressureTips for maintaining intimacy, patience, and teamwork through the hard days📖 Key Verses:Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 – "Two are better than one... If either of them falls down, one can help the other up."Galatians 6:2 – "Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!How did you support your husband during pregnancy or postpartum? Or if you’re in it now, what’s been the hardest part? Share below—we’d love to hear from you!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re diving into what it looks like to love your spouse well during spiritually dry seasons and times of deep exhaustion. Whether it’s burnout, a season of discouragement, or a general disconnect from God, we all face moments where our faith feels quiet and our energy is low. But in marriage, these moments don’t just affect one person—they impact both.We’re sharing practical encouragement, biblical wisdom, and personal stories to help you support your spouse without trying to "fix" them, and stay rooted in love when you're both running on empty.📖 Key Topics:What to do when your spouse is in a spiritual rutSupporting your spouse through physical and emotional exhaustionWhy presence often speaks louder than adviceTrusting God to be the true source of restoration📖 Key Verses:Galatians 6:2 – "Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."Isaiah 40:29 – "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak."Romans 12:12 – "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."💬 We’d love to hear from you:Have you or your spouse walked through a spiritually dry season? What helped you get through it together? Let us know in the comments!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re digging into what it looks like when one spouse is going through a spiritually dry season. Maybe your husband or wife isn’t feeling close to God right now—or maybe that’s you. Either way, it can be confusing, discouraging, and even lonely. But dry seasons don’t have to destroy your unity. In fact, with the right mindset and biblical perspective, they can draw you closer—both to God and each other.📖 Key Topics:What to do when your spouse feels far from GodHow to walk in grace, not judgmentWhy spiritually dry seasons happenEncouragement for the one not in a dry seasonHow to stay spiritually grounded as a couple📖 Key Verses:Galatians 6:2 – “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”Romans 15:1 – “We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.”Isaiah 43:19 – “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”💬 Let’s talk in the comments:Have you or your spouse ever experienced a spiritual dry season? What helped you stay connected and grounded through it? We'd love to hear your story below! 🫶🏽📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In Episode 46, we’re unpacking what it looks like when you and your spouse handle stress differently—and how to support each other without slipping into enabling. Whether one of you gets quiet and internal or the other gets reactive and overwhelmed, these differences can create tension if not handled with wisdom and grace. In this conversation, we share biblical insight and personal stories on how to be a safe, steady presence for your spouse without compromising boundaries or truth.📖 Key Topics:Different stress responses in marriageHow to support your spouse in a godly wayThe difference between helping and enablingWhy grace, communication, and prayer matter most📖 Key Verses:Galatians 6:2 — "Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."Proverbs 17:17 — "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity."Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 — "Two are better than one... If either of them falls down, one can help the other up."💬 Let’s talk!How do you and your spouse handle stress differently? What has helped you support each other better without enabling? Share in the comments below—we'd love to hear your experience!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to stay rooted in Christ—especially when life feels uncertain, chaotic, or overwhelming. From shifting circumstances to unexpected challenges, we’ll share how we’ve learned to anchor our faith in God’s unchanging truth instead of our ever-changing emotions.📖 Key Topics:• How to remain spiritually grounded in unstable seasons• Practical ways to stay close to God when life is hard• Why daily habits of faith matter more than ever• Encouragement for building an unshakable foundation📖 Key Verses:Jeremiah 17:7-8 – “Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord… They will be like a tree planted by the water…”Colossians 2:6-7 – “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him…”Matthew 7:24-25 – “The wise man built his house on the rock…”💬 Let’s keep the conversation going!What helps you stay spiritually grounded when everything around you feels shaky? Share your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re talking all about postpartum preparation—the physical, emotional, and spiritual kind. From setting realistic expectations in marriage to building a support system and staying rooted in biblical truth, we’re walking through how we’re preparing our hearts and home for the big transition ahead. Whether you’re expecting your first baby or supporting someone who is, this episode will help you plan with peace, not panic.📖 Key Topics:What conversations we’re having now to protect our connection laterPractical ways to prep for rest, recovery, and rhythms postpartumThe importance of boundaries, grace, and realistic expectationsHow God’s Word anchors us through seasons of change📖 Key Verses:Isaiah 40:11 – “He gently leads those that have young.”Proverbs 24:27 – “Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and after that build your house.”Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”💬 Let’s talk about it:If you’ve been through postpartum, what helped you feel most supported? If you’re preparing for it now, what are your biggest questions or fears? Share below—we’d love to hear from you! 🙏🏽💬📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this heartfelt episode, we’re opening up about the generational patterns and curses we’ve recognized in our families—and how we’re choosing to break them before stepping into parenthood. From unhealthy communication styles to emotional wounds and spiritual strongholds, we’re sharing the intentional steps we’re taking in our marriage to leave a legacy of healing, not hurt.📖 Key Topics:Recognizing generational patterns in your familyHow marriage exposes inherited behaviorsPractical and biblical steps to break unhealthy cyclesPreparing spiritually and emotionally for raising a family📖 Key Verses:Exodus 20:5-6 – “...visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children... but showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.”2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind...”💬 Let’s talk in the comments:What generational patterns have you had to break in your life or marriage? How has God helped you grow through it?📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In Episode 42, we're unpacking the subtle but powerful difference between people pleasing and serving others biblically. As Christians, we're called to serve with love—but not at the expense of obedience to God or the boundaries He's given us. If you've ever felt burnt out, resentful, or like you're constantly saying "yes" just to keep the peace, this conversation is for you.📖 Key Topics:– The heart posture behind serving vs. people pleasing– Why people pleasing is rooted in fear, not faith– Setting healthy boundaries without guilt– How Jesus served without compromising His mission📖 Key Verses:Galatians 1:10 – “Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? ... If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”John 12:43 – “For they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.”💬 Let’s talk:Have you struggled with people pleasing in your relationships or faith life? How are you learning to serve with boundaries and boldness? Drop a comment and let’s grow together! 🫶🏽📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In Episode 41, we’re talking about something that every believer needs but not everyone has: biblical community. God never intended for us to do life alone. Whether you're married, single, a parent, or in a season of transition, having a strong, faith-filled village around you can make all the difference. In this episode, we unpack what true biblical community looks like, how to find it, and why it’s essential for spiritual growth, accountability, and encouragement.📖 Key Topics:Why God created us for community, not isolationHow to build and nurture godly friendshipsWhat to do when you feel alone or unsupportedThe power of having people who pray with you and speak truth in love📖 Key Verses:Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 – “Two are better than one... If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.”Hebrews 10:24–25 – “Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together...”Proverbs 27:17 – “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”💬 Let’s keep the conversation going:Do you have a biblical village around you? How have godly relationships helped you grow? Let us know in the comments below!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In Episode 040, we're tackling a crucial (but often overlooked) relationship principle: disagreeing in private, not in public. Whether you're newlyweds or years into marriage, how you handle conflict shapes your trust, intimacy, and unity. Public correction can quickly lead to shame, embarrassment, and resentment. In this episode, we talk about how to protect your spouse’s dignity, create a safe space for disagreement, and honor one another even when you don’t see eye to eye.📖 Key Topics:Why public correction can damage your marriageWhat it looks like to honor your spouse in conflictHow to address disagreements privately and respectfullyThe biblical foundation for protecting one another's dignity📖 Key Verses:Proverbs 15:1 – "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."Proverbs 31:11 – "The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain."Matthew 18:15 – "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!Have you ever been corrected or called out in public? How did it make you feel? What boundaries have helped you and your spouse protect each other in tough moments?📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In Episode 039, we're unpacking a tough but necessary truth: getting married won’t fix your problems. From insecurity and addiction to emotional baggage and unhealed wounds, marriage has a way of magnifying what’s already there—not erasing it. If you’re single, dating, or even already married, this episode will challenge you to take a deeper look at your expectations, do the heart work, and invite God into the healing process.📖 Key Topics:Why marriage reveals more than it resolvesThe dangers of using a relationship to escape brokennessGod’s role in healing and wholenessPractical steps for preparing your heart for marriage—or strengthening it within📖 Key Verses:Jeremiah 17:9 – “The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately sick; who can understand it?”Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”Psalm 139:23-24 – “Search me, God, and know my heart... see if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”💬 Let’s keep the conversation going:Have you ever expected marriage to “fix” something in your life? What has God revealed to you about healing and wholeness in your current season?📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In today’s episode, we’re talking all about guarding your heart—not just emotionally, but spiritually and biblically. In a culture that glorifies overexposure, instant access, and emotional vulnerability without wisdom, guarding your heart can feel countercultural… but it’s deeply biblical.We’ll walk through what Proverbs 4:23 really means, how to identify the things that are creeping into your heart unnoticed, and practical ways to set boundaries without building walls. Whether you’re married, dating, or navigating friendships, this conversation is for you. 💛📖 Key Topics:What it really means to guard your heartHow to protect your peace without shutting people outSetting spiritual, emotional, and relational boundariesCommon areas where we let our guard down unknowingly📖 Key Verses:Proverbs 4:23 – "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."Philippians 4:7 – "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."Psalm 119:11 – "I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you."💬 Let’s talk in the comments!What does guarding your heart look like in your life right now? Is there anything God is nudging you to protect more intentionally?📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we're tackling something that affects all of us—what we consume online. From social media feeds to YouTube videos, podcasts to endless scrolling, what we take in daily is shaping our thoughts, emotions, and even our faith. But are we being mindful of it?We’ll talk about how to filter your intake, guard your heart, and protect your peace in a world that constantly demands your attention. It's time to be intentional with what feeds your soul.📖 Key Topics:Why what you consume matters spirituallyHow to recognize unhealthy online habitsPractical boundaries to protect your peaceReplacing distraction with devotion📖 Key Verses:Proverbs 4:23 – "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."Matthew 6:22-23 – "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light."Philippians 4:8 – "Whatever is true, whatever is noble... think about such things."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!What’s one thing you’ve had to unfollow, delete, or limit to guard your peace and stay aligned with God’s Word? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to hear from you! 🙌🏽📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re talking about something that quietly robs us of joy, peace, and purpose—comparison. Whether it’s scrolling through social media, watching others hit milestones you’re praying for, or feeling behind in your marriage, motherhood, or faith journey, comparison can sneak in and cloud our perspective. But God calls us to a race that is uniquely ours. Today, we’re breaking down how to guard your heart from envy, stay rooted in gratitude, and focus on the lane God has given you.📖 Key Topics:The spiritual danger of comparisonHow comparison affects your marriage, calling, and confidenceBiblical truths to reset your perspectivePractical ways to stay content and joyful in your season📖 Key Verses:Galatians 6:4 – “Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else.”Proverbs 14:30 – “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.”Psalm 16:5-6 – “Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places.”💬 Let’s continue the conversation!Where have you struggled with comparison lately? How has God reminded you to stay grounded in your own journey? Let us know in the comments—we’d love to hear from you!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re talking about something that affects every relationship—especially marriage: what goes down in the well, comes up in the bucket. In other words, what you store in your heart eventually spills out in your words, your tone, and your actions. Whether it’s unresolved anger, bitterness, or even unspoken fears, those things don’t stay buried forever. We explore how to keep your "well" clean by staying rooted in God’s Word, bringing your heart to Him daily, and being honest about what’s really going on inside.📖 Key Topics:Why your inner life matters more than you thinkHow hidden emotions show up in your marriageThe spiritual importance of guarding your heartBiblical encouragement for emotional and spiritual health📖 Key Verses:Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”Luke 6:45 – “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.”Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”💬 Let’s continue the conversation!What’s something you’ve noticed “coming up in the bucket” lately? How do you invite God into that process? Share in the comments—we’d love to hear from you!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re tackling a real challenge for many marriages—loving your spouse well even when you're mad. Anger is a natural emotion, but it doesn't have to dictate how you treat the person you love. We're diving into biblical insights and practical strategies for channeling your anger constructively, so you can remain rooted in love even during conflict. Whether it's a minor disagreement or a heated argument, learn how to balance your emotions with God’s truth and compassion.📖 Key Topics:Recognizing anger as a natural emotion and learning healthy responsesBiblical principles for managing anger without compromising lovePractical ways to pause, reflect, and respond with graceHow to rebuild connection and forgiveness after conflict📖 Key Verses:Ephesians 4:26-27 – “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.”Proverbs 15:1 – “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”Colossians 3:13 – “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.”💬 Let’s continue the conversation!How do you manage your anger in marriage while still showing love? What practical steps have helped you respond with grace? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re asking a real and necessary question: Are we living like roommates in our marriage? It’s easy to fall into routines—sharing a home, bills, and responsibilities—without sharing real connection, intimacy, or intentional time together.We’re talking about how to identify when your marriage has become more like a partnership of convenience than a covenant of closeness. Most importantly, we’re sharing how to reconnect, prioritize oneness, and rebuild a marriage that feels alive and purpose-filled.📖 Key Topics:– What causes a “roommate” dynamic in marriage– Signs your connection might be fading– Biblical reminders of unity and intimacy– Simple ways to rebuild closeness in your relationship📖 Key Verses:Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – “Two are better than one... If either of them falls, one can help the other up.”Genesis 2:24 – “The two shall become one flesh.”1 Corinthians 7:3 – “The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.”💬 Let’s continue the conversation!Have you ever felt like you and your spouse were just coexisting? What helped you reconnect? Drop a comment and encourage someone else too!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨Have you ever wrestled with feeling bad about something—but you’re not sure if it’s from God or the enemy? In this episode, we break down the key differences between conviction and condemnation and how to discern the voice of the Holy Spirit from the lies of the accuser. This is a conversation every believer needs, especially in a world full of noise, shame, and spiritual confusion.📖 Key Topics:How to tell if it’s the Holy Spirit convicting you or the enemy condemning youWhy God’s correction leads to life, not shameWhat the Bible says about guilt, grace, and repentanceHow to respond to conviction with humility and freedom📖 Key Verses:Romans 8:1 – “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”John 16:8 – “When he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment.”2 Corinthians 7:10 – “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.”💬 Let’s continue the conversation!Have you ever confused conviction with condemnation? How did you learn to tell the difference—and what helped you walk in freedom? Share your story in the comments!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨We have some incredible news to share—we’re expecting! 🍼 In this heartfelt episode, we open up about how we found out, what we felt in the moment, and how this new season is already drawing us closer to God and each other. Whether you’re in a season of waiting, growing, or trusting, we pray this testimony encourages your heart and reminds you that God’s timing is always perfect.📖 Key Topics:Our parenting plansHow this news is changing our perspective on life and purposeWhat we’re praying over this baby and our growing familyTrusting God with the unknowns of pregnancy and parenthood📖 Key Verses:Psalm 127:3 – “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.”Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”Psalm 139:13-14 – “You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”💬 Let’s continue the conversation!Have you experienced God’s timing in a new season of life? Whether it's pregnancy, marriage, or something else—share your story below so we can celebrate with you!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re talking about something we all wrestle with—choosing obedience to God even when our feelings don’t line up. Emotions can be powerful, but they’re not always reliable. We’re digging into how to prioritize God’s truth over our temporary feelings, especially in marriage, spiritual disciplines, and daily decisions.📖 Key Topics:Why obedience matters more than how we feelThe danger of letting emotions leadWhat Scripture says about submitting our feelings to GodEncouragement for those struggling to follow through📖 Key Verses:John 14:15 – “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.”Hebrews 12:11 – “For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness...”💬 Let’s continue the conversation!Have you ever had to obey God when you didn’t feel like it? What helped you follow through? Share your story in the comments—we’d love to hear how God met you in it.📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re unpacking the power of words—and how what we say can either plant seeds of life or sow destruction. Whether it’s in marriage, friendship, or personal reflection, our words carry incredible weight. We’ll explore how to speak with wisdom, how to avoid careless speech, and how to align our tongues with the truth of God’s Word.📖 Key Topics:Why words matter more than we realizeSpeaking life into your marriage and relationshipsRecognizing and repenting of harmful speechThe spiritual impact of your daily conversations📖 Key Verses:Proverbs 18:21 – “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”James 3:5-6 – “The tongue is a small part of the body… but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.”Ephesians 4:29 – “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up…”💬 Let’s continue the conversation!Have you ever been convicted about the way you speak? What helps you pause and choose your words with grace and truth? Share your thoughts below—we’d love to hear from you!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re talking about something every relationship faces—conflict—but we’re focusing on how to fight well. Disagreements are inevitable, especially in marriage, but how we approach them can either build intimacy or create division. We're sharing the biblical principles and practical tools that help us navigate conflict with grace, humility, and unity.📖 Key Topics:Why avoiding conflict doesn’t lead to peaceThe difference between fighting to win and fighting for onenessHow to pause, pray, and pursue peace in heated momentsWhat the Bible teaches about resolving disagreements with love📖 Key Verses:James 1:19-20 – "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires."Ephesians 4:26-27 – "In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold."Proverbs 15:1 – "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!What’s helped you learn to handle conflict better in your marriage or close relationships? Do you struggle with fighting fair? Let us know in the comments!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re unpacking a message that might challenge how you think about calling—your purpose is not your passion. So often we hear, “Follow your passion,” but what happens when the passion fades or shifts? God’s purpose for your life is bigger than fleeting feelings or personal dreams. Today, we’ll talk about how to align with God’s calling, even when it doesn’t match what you thought you were passionate about.📖 Key Topics:Why purpose is rooted in obedience, not excitementThe danger of letting passion lead over God’s planHow to discover God’s true calling for your lifeWhat to do when your passion and purpose don’t match📖 Key Verses:Proverbs 19:21 – "Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails."Colossians 3:23-24 – "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men..."Romans 8:28 – "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!Have you ever felt like your passion didn’t match your current season? How have you seen God work through your obedience anyway? Share your thoughts in the comments!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In today’s episode, we’re diving into a beautiful and often underestimated gift from God—friendship. Whether you’re in a season of loneliness or surrounded by a solid circle, the power of godly friendship can’t be overstated. From encouragement to accountability, real friends help us grow in faith and stay grounded in truth. We're unpacking what biblical friendship looks like and how to build relationships that strengthen your walk with God.📖 Key Topics:Why godly friendship is vital for spiritual growthThe difference between seasonal and lifelong friendsHow to cultivate meaningful, faith-filled relationshipsNavigating friendship challenges with grace and wisdom📖 Key Verses:Proverbs 27:17 – "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – "Two are better than one... If either of them falls down, one can help the other up."John 15:13 – "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!What does friendship look like in your life right now? How has God used a friend to encourage or grow you spiritually? Let us know in the comments!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re talking about something that can transform your relationships and mindset—passing the peace. In a world full of conflict, tension, and misunderstandings, how do we choose peace instead of reacting in frustration? God calls us to be peacemakers, but that doesn’t mean avoiding hard conversations or allowing unhealthy patterns. Today, we’ll dive into what it means to walk in peace, handle conflict biblically, and be a calming presence in your relationships.📖 Key Topics:The difference between being a peacekeeper vs. a peacemakerHow to navigate difficult conversations with wisdomWhy choosing peace doesn’t mean avoiding truthPractical ways to cultivate peace in your daily life📖 Key Verses:Matthew 5:9 – "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."Romans 12:18 – "If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all."John 14:27 – "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!How do you handle conflict in a way that honors God? What’s one way you can pass the peace in your relationships this week? Drop your thoughts in the comments!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re talking about something we all face—hurt in relationships—and how to pursue healing with God’s guidance. Whether it’s in marriage, friendships, family, or even within the church, hurt is inevitable. But staying wounded isn’t the only option. Healing is possible when we surrender our pain to Christ and allow Him to restore what’s broken. Today, we’re sharing biblical wisdom and practical steps for moving forward, forgiving, and embracing the healing God offers.📖 Key Topics:Why relational hurt is inevitable—but healing is possibleHow to process pain in a healthy, God-honoring wayThe role of forgiveness in healingBreaking free from bitterness and resentment📖 Key Verses:Psalm 147:3 – "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."Ephesians 4:31-32 – "Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."Colossians 3:13 – "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!Have you ever struggled with healing from a relational hurt? What helped you move forward? Share your thoughts in the comments below!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re diving into the power of setting boundaries—and keeping them. Boundaries are essential for protecting your peace, honoring your relationships, and staying aligned with God’s will. But setting them is one thing—sticking to them is where the real challenge begins. Whether it's with family, friends, work, or even within marriage, learning how to set and maintain healthy boundaries is a game changer for your spiritual and emotional well-being.📖 Key Topics:Why boundaries are biblical and necessaryHow to set boundaries without guiltThe difference between boundaries and wallsHow to stand firm even when others push back📖 Key Verses:Proverbs 4:23 – "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."Matthew 5:37 – "Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil."Galatians 1:10 – "For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!Have you ever struggled with keeping a boundary you set? How has God helped you navigate this? Share your thoughts in the comments!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re tackling an important truth—just because something is uncomfortable doesn’t mean you’re unable. Too often, we let discomfort convince us that we’re not capable, qualified, or strong enough. But God calls us to step out in faith, even when we feel uncertain. Whether it’s a new season, a tough conversation, or a challenge that feels beyond your ability, discomfort is not a sign to quit—it’s an opportunity to trust God.📖 Key Topics:Why discomfort doesn’t mean you’re incapableHow to push past fear and trust God’s strengthBiblical examples of people who stepped out despite discomfortPractical ways to move forward when you feel uncertain📖 Key Verses:2 Corinthians 12:9 – "But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me."Isaiah 41:10 – "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."Philippians 4:13 – "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!What’s an area in your life where you’ve let discomfort hold you back? How has God helped you push through? Drop your thoughts in the comments!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re diving into an important distinction—resting in God vs. laziness. Rest is a gift from God, but there’s a fine line between trusting Him and neglecting our responsibilities. Are you truly resting in God’s provision, or are you avoiding action under the guise of “waiting on Him”? Today, we’ll explore what the Bible says about rest, diligence, and how to honor God with both our work and our stillness.📖 Key Topics:The difference between godly rest and lazinessHow to rest in God without neglecting your responsibilitiesWhy trusting God doesn’t mean doing nothingPractical ways to find balance between work and rest📖 Key Verses:Matthew 11:28-30 – "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."Proverbs 13:4 – "The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied."Colossians 3:23 – "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!Do you struggle with finding the balance between rest and laziness? How do you make sure your rest is truly honoring God? Drop your thoughts in the comments!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re talking about a simple but powerful truth—you are called to be a light right where you are. You don’t need a big platform or a huge audience to make an impact. God has placed you exactly where you are for a reason, and your faith, kindness, and obedience can shine in ways you may not even realize. We’ll discuss how to live out your faith daily, be a source of encouragement to others, and make a difference in your own corner of the world.📖 Key Topics:Why your influence matters, no matter how small it seemsHow to be a light for Christ in your family, friendships, and workplacePractical ways to reflect God’s love in everyday lifeTrusting God to use you where you are📖 Key Verses:Matthew 5:14-16 – "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."Philippians 2:15 – "That you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world."Colossians 3:23 – "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!How do you strive to be a light in your corner of the world? What small acts of faith have made a big impact in your life? Share in the comments!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re talking about something we often forget—you never know who’s listening. The words we speak, the way we live, and how we respond to challenges can impact others in ways we may never realize. Whether it’s your spouse, children, coworkers, or even strangers, someone is always paying attention. We’ll discuss how to use our words to build up rather than tear down and how to be a reflection of Christ in everyday life.📖 Key Topics:The hidden influence of your words and actionsWhy we’re called to speak life, not negativityHow to be a light in conversations and daily interactionsPractical ways to honor God with your words📖 Key Verses:Proverbs 18:21 – "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits."Matthew 12:36 – "I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak."Ephesians 4:29 – "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!Has there been a time when someone’s words deeply impacted you? How do you stay mindful of the way you speak? Let us know in the comments!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re talking about a hard truth—you never drift toward holiness. Spiritual growth doesn’t happen by accident. If we aren’t actively pursuing Christ, we’re drifting away from Him. We’ll discuss why staying close to God requires intentionality, the dangers of spiritual complacency, and how to stay anchored in your faith.📖 Key Topics:Why holiness requires intentional effortThe dangers of spiritual drifting and complacencyHow to stay disciplined in your faith walkPractical ways to grow in holiness daily📖 Key Verses:Hebrews 2:1 – "Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it."1 Timothy 4:7-8 – "Train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come."James 4:8 – "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!Have you ever felt yourself drifting spiritually? What habits have helped you stay anchored in your faith? Share in the comments!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re breaking down a common myth in relationships—marriage is not 50/50, it’s 100/100. Culture often tells us that marriage is about meeting halfway, but God calls us to something greater. A thriving marriage happens when both spouses give their all, not just when it’s convenient or fair. We’ll dive into why keeping score is dangerous and how fully committing to your marriage strengthens your relationship.📖 Key Topics:Why the 50/50 mindset sets marriages up for failureHow giving 100% strengthens trust and loveThe dangers of keeping score in relationshipsPractical ways to be all in for your spouse📖 Key Verses:Ephesians 5:25 – "Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her."Colossians 3:23 – "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men."Philippians 2:3-4 – "Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!Have you ever struggled with a 50/50 mindset in marriage? What’s helped you give your all, even when it’s hard? Let us know in the comments!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re talking about the power of keeping your word. In a world where commitments are often broken, God calls us to be people of integrity. Whether it’s in marriage, friendships, or our faith, our words should reflect our character. We’ll discuss why keeping your promises matters, how to rebuild trust if you’ve fallen short, and how to honor God with your commitments.📖 Key Topics:Why keeping your word builds trust in relationshipsHow integrity reflects your faithThe consequences of breaking promisesPractical ways to follow through on your commitments📖 Key Verses:Matthew 5:37 – "Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil."Proverbs 10:9 – "Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out."Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 – "When you make a vow to God, do not delay to fulfill it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow. It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!Has there been a time when someone’s broken their word to you? How do you practice integrity in your daily life? Share in the comments!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re talking about preparing for the next season. Whether you're stepping into a new chapter in marriage, parenthood, career, or faith, how you prepare today shapes what’s ahead. We’ll discuss the importance of trusting God’s timing, making practical and spiritual preparations, and embracing change with confidence.📖 Key Topics:How to discern when a new season is comingThe role of faith and patience in preparationPractical steps to get ready for life transitionsTrusting God even when the next season feels uncertain📖 Key Verses:Ecclesiastes 3:1 – "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven."Isaiah 43:19 – "Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert."Proverbs 3:5-6 – "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!What season of life are you stepping into? How has God been preparing you? Share in the comments!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re discussing an important truth—behavior is caught, not taught. Whether in marriage, parenting, or friendships, people learn more from what we do than what we say. If we want to see change in our homes and relationships, it starts with us. We’ll explore how our actions shape those around us and why leading by example is essential for a Christ-centered life.📖 Key Topics:Why actions speak louder than words in marriage and parentingHow to model Christlike behavior in your homeThe impact of your daily habits on those around youPractical ways to lead by example in faith, love, and character📖 Key Verses:1 Corinthians 11:1 – "Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ."Proverbs 22:6 – "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."Matthew 5:16 – "Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!Who has been a great example of Christlike behavior in your life? How has their actions influenced your faith? Share your thoughts in the comments below!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re discussing a crucial topic for husbands—pride. As a husband, embracing humility and laying down pride is essential for leading your family well. We’ll explore how pride can impact your marriage and your role as a leader, and why being a radical husband, as Christ calls us to be, requires us to serve and lead with humility.📖 Key Topics:What it means to be a radical husbandHow pride can hinder your marriage and leadershipPractical steps to embrace humility and lead with loveThe power of serving your wife and putting Christ at the center📖 Key Verses:Ephesians 5:25 – "Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her."Proverbs 16:18 – "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall."Philippians 2:3 – "Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!Husbands, how have you fought pride in your marriage? What has God taught you about being a leader in humility? Share your thoughts in the comments below!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re diving deep into a topic that can impact every area of your life—offense. Whether it’s in your marriage, friendships, or relationships at work, offense will come, but how you choose to respond makes all the difference. We’ll explore how to guard your heart, choose forgiveness, and let go of bitterness to protect your peace.📖 Key Topics:What the Bible says about offense and forgivenessHow to recognize when you’re taking offensePractical steps to release hurt and move forwardThe power of choosing peace over being right📖 Key Verses:Ephesians 4:31-32 – "Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."Matthew 18:21-22 – "Then Peter came up and said to him, 'Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?' Jesus said to him, 'I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.'"Proverbs 19:11 – "Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense."💬 Let’s continue the conversation!Have you ever struggled with offense? How did you deal with it, and what biblical truths helped you? Share your thoughts in the comments below!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, we’re tackling an important truth—your spouse is not your source! It’s easy to place expectations on our husband or wife that only God can fulfill, but true peace and joy come when we look to Christ first. We’ll discuss how relying on God strengthens your marriage, prevents unnecessary pressure, and deepens your love for each other.📖 Key Topics:Why your spouse can’t meet all your needsThe dangers of making marriage an idolHow to shift your dependence to GodPractical ways to build a Christ-centered relationship📖 Key Verses:Philippians 4:19 – "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."Jeremiah 17:7 – "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord."Matthew 6:33 – "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."In what ways have you seen God provide for you when you shifted your dependence from your spouse to Him? Drop your thoughts in the comments!📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/💬 Let’s continue the conversation!What’s one way you intentionally make time for God in your daily life? Comment below!📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, Not Too Busy for God, we’re talking about how easy it is to let busyness take over our lives—and why making time for God should always be a priority:⏳ How distractions can slowly pull us away from God without us even realizing it (Luke 10:38-42).🙏🏽 Practical ways to keep God at the center, even in a full schedule (Matthew 6:33).💡 The mindset shift that helps us move from fitting God in to building our life around Him (Colossians 3:2).If you’ve ever felt like there’s never enough time for prayer, the Word, or time with God, this episode will encourage you to realign your priorities and build a stronger spiritual foundation.📖 Key Scriptures:Luke 10:38-42 – The story of Martha and Mary: Choosing time with Jesus over distractions.Matthew 6:33 – “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”Colossians 3:2 – “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/💬 Let’s continue the conversation!What’s one way you intentionally make time for God in your daily life? Comment below!📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, You Are Parents, Unless Change, we’re diving into how the way you were raised impacts your marriage and relationships:👶🏽 How your childhood shapes your communication, conflict resolution, and expectations in marriage.🔄 Recognizing unhealthy patterns from your upbringing and making intentional changes.💡 Breaking generational cycles and building a marriage rooted in biblical truth and grace.So much of who we are in marriage is shaped by the homes we grew up in—whether we realize it or not. But the good news? With God’s help, we’re not stuck in the patterns we inherited. This episode unpacks how to reflect on your upbringing, identify habits that need shifting, and move forward with intention.📖 Key Scriptures:📜 Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”📜 Exodus 20:5-6 – “I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents… but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.”📜 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Marriage & Family Dynamics:🔹 Boundaries in Marriage by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🔹 Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🔹 Defending Your Marriage: The Reality of Spiritual Battle by Tim Muehlhoff – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Marriage Conferences & Counseling:📍 Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/📍 Focus on the Family Marriage Resources – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:📖 Bible App Devotional on Family & Relationships – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriage📖 GotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Family & Marriage – https://www.gotquestions.org/💬 What’s something from your upbringing that you’ve had to unlearn or change in marriage? Comment below!📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, Love Banks: Building Deposits for a Thriving Marriage, we’re diving into the concept of emotional deposits and withdrawals in relationships. Healthy marriages are built on intentional actions that foster connection and trust. This episode will teach you how to strengthen your marriage by focusing on love banks and making intentional deposits for long-term growth:💖 How small, consistent actions can make big deposits in your emotional “love bank.”🔑 Why intentionality in your relationship helps you build resilience during tough times.💬 How focusing on emotional health can lead to a thriving, lasting marriage.We hope this episode encourages you to be intentional with your spouse and build up a healthy, thriving relationship.📖 Key Scriptures:Proverbs 27:17 – “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”1 Corinthians 13:4-7 – “Love is patient, love is kind…”Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”📚 Recommended Resources:📖 The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen📖 Boundaries in Marriage by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen📖 His Needs, Her Needs by Willard F. Harley Jr. – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen🎙 Marriage Conferences & Biblical Counseling:💍 Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife → https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/📖 Focus on the Family Marriage Resources → https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:📌 Bible App Devotional on Marriage → https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriage📌 GotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Marriage → https://www.gotquestions.org/🎙️ Let’s continue the conversation! Comment below: What’s one way you intentionally deposit love into your relationship?📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, "Knowing Your Real Enemy, Your True Source, and Your Companion," we’re breaking down three crucial truths that can transform your marriage and faith journey:🔥 In this episode, we cover:⚔️ The real enemy isn't your spouse—it’s the adversary (Ephesians 6:12).🙏🏽 Your true source is God, not your partner or circumstances (Philippians 4:19).💑 Your spouse is your companion, not your opponent (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10).When tensions rise, it’s easy to misplace blame or look to the wrong source for fulfillment. But recognizing these biblical truths can shift your mindset, strengthen your marriage, and bring more peace into your home.📖 Key Scriptures:📖 Ephesians 6:12 – "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."📖 Philippians 4:19 – "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."📖 Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – "Two are better than one... If either of them falls down, one can help the other up."📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Spiritual Growth & Marriage:📌 Boundaries in Marriage by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend → https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist📌 His Needs, Her Needs: How to Build an Affair-Proof Marriage by Willard F. Harley Jr. → https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist📌 The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman → https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist📌 Defending Your Marriage: The Reality of Spiritual Battle by Tim Muehlhoff → https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist📌 The Blessing: Giving the Gift of Unconditional Love and Acceptance by John Trent → https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/9S0W2RP3F47C?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Marriage Conferences & Biblical Counseling:💍 Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife → https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/📖 Focus on the Family Marriage Resources → https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:📌 Bible App Devotional on Marriage → https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriage📌 GotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Marriage → https://www.gotquestions.org/💬 Let’s continue the conversation! Comment below: What’s one way you remind yourself that your spouse is not the enemy?📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, Handling Criticism and Remaining United During Conflict, we’re diving into how to navigate tough conversations, handle criticism with grace, and keep your marriage strong even when disagreements arise.🔥 In this episode, we cover:✅ How to respond to criticism with grace instead of defensiveness (Proverbs 15:1)✅ The power of unity in marriage and why division is the enemy’s tactic (Mark 3:25)✅ Practical steps to avoid turning small conflicts into major arguments✅ Why seeking God first in moments of tension leads to peace and understanding (Philippians 4:6-7)If you've ever struggled with criticism or felt tension creeping into your relationship, this episode will equip you with biblical and practical tools to build a stronger, more God-centered marriage.📖 Key Scriptures:📖 Proverbs 15:1 – “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”📖 Mark 3:25 – “If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.”📖 Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Communication & Marriage:📌 The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman → https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist📌 Love & Respect by Emerson Eggerichs → https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist📌 The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman → https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Marriage Conferences & Biblical Counseling:💍 Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife → https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/📖 Focus on the Family Marriage Resources → https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:📌 Bible App Devotional on Marriage → https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriage📌 GotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Marriage → https://www.gotquestions.org/💬 Let’s continue the conversation! Comment below: What’s one way you handle criticism in your relationships?📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, The Power of a Gentle Answer, we’re talking about how to handle conflict with grace and patience:🛑 Why taking a prayerful pause can reset your perspective (Proverbs 15:1).💬 The power of responding with gentleness instead of reacting in frustration (Ephesians 4:2).⏳ How learning these principles turned our 4-hour fights into 4-minute resolutions (Colossians 3:13).If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed in conflict or caught in a "crazy cycle," this episode will give you practical, biblical tools to break the pattern and bring more peace to your marriage.📖 Key Scriptures:Proverbs 15:1 – “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”Ephesians 4:2 – “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”Colossians 3:13 – “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Marriage & Communication:The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistLove & Respect by Emerson Eggerichs – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistVerticle Marraige by Dave & Ann Wilson – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Marriage Conferences & Counseling:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Marriage Resources – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Marriage – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Marriage – https://www.gotquestions.org/💬 Let’s continue the conversation! Comment below: What’s one way you practice patience in your relationships?📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram/TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡#ChristianPodcast #Faith #BiblicalWisdom #Marriage #ChristianMarriage #SpiritualGrowth #AsForMeAndMyHouse #JesusCenteredLife #ChristianLiving #DesertsAndGardensPodcast #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Marriage #DesertsAndGardens #ChristianLiving #ChurchLife #FamilyVibes #AlabasterStudy#Timothy48Challenge #CoupleGoals #DailyHabits #BibleInAYear #FaithAndFitness #SelfGrowth #CoupleVlog #BibleStudy #1Corinthians #NewTestamentChallenge #BibleHighlighting #FaithJourney #PersonalGrowth #Boundaries #SelfImprovement #MiaAshmen #ChristianLiving #Southjersey #newjersey #christianinfluencer If you'd like us to pray for you, just leave a comment below and we'd love to help. ++ want to work together? email:[email protected]———————————————————————————————Comment, and subscribe for more insights into the life of a 20-something Christian couple navigating marriage, faith, and life in South Jersey with God's guidance. 🙏📖💒 #Christianity #Faith #Hope #Healing scriptures #Gospel #Worship #Peace #Contentcreator #Biblestudy #Bible #Bible verses #Jesus #God #Blogger #prayer #christianinfluencer #christianinfluencers #mentalhealth #spirituality #sprituality #mentalhealthawareness if you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you :)

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, The Power of Prayer, we discuss:🙏 How morning prayer sets the tone for the day using the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18).💬 The importance of praying for each other’s specific needs and how it deepens our connection (Philippians 4:6).📖 Why we end the day with the Lord’s Prayer and how it strengthens our faith (Matthew 6:9-13).We’re sharing real-life examples, practical takeaways, and biblical wisdom on making prayer a daily habit in your marriage.📖 Key Scriptures:Ephesians 6:10-18 – Putting on the full armor of GodPhilippians 4:6 – Presenting our requests to God through prayerMatthew 6:9-13 – The Lord’s Prayer as a model for daily prayer📚 Recommended Resources:The Power of a Praying Wife/Husband – https://liketk.it/57zUwArmor of God Photo - https://liketk.it/57zW4Check out the Verses App 💬 Let’s continue the conversation! Comment below: How do you incorporate prayer into your daily routine?📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: 🎙️LISTEN ON APPLE: 👉 Follow us on Instagram/TikTok: @MiaAshmen📩 For inquiries: [email protected]#ChristianPodcast #Faith #BiblicalWisdom #Marriage #ChristianMarriage #SpiritualGrowth #AsForMeAndMyHouse #JesusCenteredLife #ChristianLiving #DesertsAndGardensPodcast #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Marriage #DesertsAndGardens #ChristianLiving #ChurchLife #FamilyVibes #AlabasterStudy#Timothy48Challenge #CoupleGoals #DailyHabits #BibleInAYear #FaithAndFitness #SelfGrowth #CoupleVlog #BibleStudy #1Corinthians #NewTestamentChallenge #BibleHighlighting #FaithJourney #PersonalGrowth #Boundaries #SelfImprovement #MiaAshmen #ChristianLiving #Southjersey #newjersey #christianinfluencer ♥️ETSY SHOP: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com🤎 Subscribe to join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen♥️ Follow my IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/🤎 Check out our LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen♥️ Follow my Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmenIf you'd like us to pray for you, just leave a comment below and we'd love to help. ++ want to work together? email:[email protected]—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Comment, and subscribe for more insights into the life of a 20-something Christian couple navigating marriage, faith, and life in South Jersey with God's guidance. 🙏📖💒 #Christianity #Faith #Hope #Healing scriptures #Gospel #Worship #Peace #Contentcreator #Biblestudy #Bible #Bible verses #Jesus #God #Blogger #prayer #christianinfluencer #christianinfluencers #mentalhealth #spirituality #sprituality #mentalhealthawareness ♥️ETSY SHOP: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com♥️FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4PROMO CODE: SIEW50SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/_go_?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20PROMO CODE: ASHMEN20EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqrPROMO CODE: MIA15 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/15% off PROMO CODE: alb-miaashmenif you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you :)

✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, Halting the Drift, we discuss:💍 Why no marriage is static—you’re either moving toward oneness or drifting toward isolation.💬 The importance of checking in with your spouse regularly to stay connected.🙏 How it’s never too late to start moving back toward oneness—our testimony of going from a 2 to an 8 in our marriage.We’re sharing real-life lessons from Weekend to Remember, practical tools, and biblical wisdom to help you cultivate a stronger, more intentional marriage.📖 Key Scriptures:Amos 3:3 – “Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?”Ephesians 4:26 – “Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.”Hebrews 12:14 – “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy.”💬 Let’s continue the conversation! Comment below: How do you stay intentional in your marriage?📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.👉 Follow us on Instagram/TikTok: @MiaAshmen📩 For inquiries: [email protected]#ChristianPodcast #Faith #BiblicalWisdom #Marriage #ChristianMarriage #SpiritualGrowth #AsForMeAndMyHouse #JesusCenteredLife #ChristianLiving #DesertsAndGardensPodcast #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Marriage #DesertsAndGardens #ChristianLiving #ChurchLife #FamilyVibes #AlabasterStudy#Timothy48Challenge #CoupleGoals #DailyHabits #BibleInAYear #FaithAndFitness #SelfGrowth #CoupleVlog #BibleStudy #1Corinthians #NewTestamentChallenge #BibleHighlighting #FaithJourney #PersonalGrowth #Boundaries #SelfImprovement #MiaAshmen #ChristianLiving #Southjersey #newjersey #christianinfluencer ♥️ETSY SHOP: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com🤎 Subscribe to join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen♥️ Follow my IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/🤎 Check out our LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen♥️ Follow my Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmenIf you'd like us to pray for you, just leave a comment below and we'd love to help. ++ want to work together? email:[email protected]—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————Comment, and subscribe for more insights into the life of a 20-something Christian couple navigating marriage, faith, and life in South Jersey with God's guidance. 🙏📖💒 #Christianity #Faith #Hope #Healing scriptures #Gospel #Worship #Peace #Contentcreator #Biblestudy #Bible #Bible verses #Jesus #God #Blogger #prayer #christianinfluencer #christianinfluencers #mentalhealth #spirituality #sprituality #mentalhealthawareness ♥️ETSY SHOP: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com♥️FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4PROMO CODE: SIEW50SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/_go_?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20PROMO CODE: ASHMEN20EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqrPROMO CODE: MIA15 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/15% off PROMO CODE: alb-miaashmenif you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you :)