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Trusting God When You’re Tired of Waiting | Jeremiah 33:14 with Kate Westwood
“The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will fulfill the promise…” — Jeremiah 33:14 Today, Ash and Kate Willcox dive into one of the most relatable parts of the Christian walk:What do you do when God has spoken, but life still looks nothing like the promise? Through honest conversation about identity, singleness, hope, heartbreak, and timing, they unpack what it really means to wrestle with God, wait well, and keep your eyes fixed on Him instead of the outcome. Together they explore: Why God’s promises are certain, but His timing is rarely what we expect How the people in Jeremiah’s day held onto a promise they never lived to see What it looks like to “fight for” a promise without trying to force it The difference between reminding God and doubting Him How hopelessness can sneak in when we shift our focus away from Jesus The temptation to make the promise the goal instead of knowing God What Kate has learned in her own story of singleness, waiting, and trust Why living as if the promise is true is actually an act of obedience How to keep your heart soft when the waiting feels long The freeing truth: God is after relationship, not just outcomes If you’re waiting for something — love, reconciliation, healing, direction, breakthrough — this episode will gently remind you that God is faithful, He is near, and He’s working in ways you can’t yet see. And more than anything…the promise isn’t the prize — His presence is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Conviction vs. Obedience: The Hard Question About What We Allow In | Proverbs 4:23 with Kate Westwood
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” — Proverbs 4:23 Today, Ash and guest Kate Westwood unpack one of the most formative and practical verses in Scripture — and why guarding your heart matters more than ever in a world of constant noise, content, and cultural pressure. Together they explore: How what we watch, read, listen to, and scroll shapes our hearts, often without us realising Why guarding your heart isn’t just about personal conviction — sometimes it’s about simple obedience The difference between “I don’t feel convicted” and “Is this honouring to God?” How God lovingly exposes the subtle things that influence us — even the things we justify Why the attitudes we tolerate (bitterness, frustration, cynicism) form us just as much as the media we consume The sobering truth: your life will always overflow from whatever fills your heart The call to be countercultural — people who offer something different than the world around us The invitation to think on what is pure, lovely, and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8) This conversation is honest, challenging, and full of grace. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, desensitised, or unsure why certain attitudes keep creeping into your life, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and realign your heart with God’s. May this prompt you to guard what’s precious, protect what God is forming in you, and live from a heart that’s healthy, whole, and rooted in Him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Conviction vs. Obedience: The Hard Question About What We Allow In | Proverbs 4:23 with Kate Willcox
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” — Proverbs 4:23 Today, Ash and guest Kate Willcox unpack one of the most formative and practical verses in Scripture — and why guarding your heart matters more than ever in a world of constant noise, content, and cultural pressure. Together they explore: How what we watch, read, listen to, and scroll shapes our hearts, often without us realising Why guarding your heart isn’t just about personal conviction — sometimes it’s about simple obedience The difference between “I don’t feel convicted” and “Is this honouring to God?” How God lovingly exposes the subtle things that influence us — even the things we justify Why the attitudes we tolerate (bitterness, frustration, cynicism) form us just as much as the media we consume The sobering truth: your life will always overflow from whatever fills your heart The call to be countercultural — people who offer something different than the world around us The invitation to think on what is pure, lovely, and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8) This conversation is honest, challenging, and full of grace. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, desensitised, or unsure why certain attitudes keep creeping into your life, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and realign your heart with God’s. May this prompt you to guard what’s precious, protect what God is forming in you, and live from a heart that’s healthy, whole, and rooted in Him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Love Isn’t a Feeling | 1 John 4:19 with Ash Couchman
1 John 4:19 — “We love because He first loved us.” In today’s episode, Ash slows down a verse we’ve heard so many times we barely register it anymore. We’re called to love — not because people are easy, not because relationships are clean or convenient, but because God loved us first. Ash unpacks: What God’s love actually looked like: sacrificial, selfless, servant-hearted Why Jesus didn’t just heal people — He called them higher (“Go and sin no more”) The difference between emotional love and obedient, Christlike love Why unconditional love must include accountability, forgiveness, and grace How God’s love is proactive — He came to us first, long before we deserved it What it means to reflect that same kind of love in messy, real-life relationships Why bringing your flaws to Jesus is where transformation starts If you’ve been wrestling with how to love someone in your world — or feeling unworthy of love yourself — this episode will help you return to the foundation: God loved you first, and He loves you fully.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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When Life Gets Loud, How Do You Hear God? | Psalm 145:18 with Ash Couchman
Psalm 145:18 — “The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.” In today’s episode, Ash digs into a verse we often skim but rarely unpack. God promises nearness — but He also gives a condition: call on Him in truth. So what does truth actually mean when life feels confusing, subjective, or overwhelming? Ash explores why closeness with God doesn’t start with perfection — it starts with honesty. Real, humble, bring-your-whole-self honesty. In this episode, Ash shares: Why truth can feel subjective if we’re not anchored in Scripture The danger of relying on feelings instead of God’s Word How calling on God “in truth” requires honesty, humility, and repentance How to come to God when you feel lost, tired, or spiritually flat Why spending time in the Word helps you recognise God’s voice The lie that God is distant — and what Psalm 145:18 reveals instead Why God often feels closest when we finally stop pretending If you’ve ever wondered why God feels far or how to hear Him clearly, this conversation will help you recenter your heart, rediscover truth, and draw near to the God who is already near to you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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