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Conversations Unscripted with Ashley from SimplyBlessedDesignz invites you to embark on a journey of candid dialogue and genuine connections. Join Ashley as she delves into the untold stories, diverse perspectives, and insightful reflections that shape our lives. From creativity and spirituality to entrepreneurship and personal growth, each episode unfolds organically, sparking unscripted conversations that resonate deeply with listeners. Tune in for a refreshing blend of authenticity, inspiration, and raw honesty, where every moment is an opportunity to uncover the beauty of the human experience. Welcome to Conversations Unscripted, where meaningful connections flourish and insights abound.
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Click to Comment! It's September, and if your brain already jumped from "popsicles on the porch" to "wait, is Thanksgiving in six weeks" — you're not alone. We're kicking off a brand new season, Women of the Bible, starting with two sisters most of us have heard about a hundred times: Mary and Martha. Turns out this story was never really about kitchens — it's about presence, and it's got a lot to say about how we're living through these busy "ber" months. Comparing NLT and The Message side by side, we dig into what Jesus actually meant by "the better part," and why it's not what most of us were taught growing up. Plus, a mid-episode reminder about JoAnne's Prayer Action Warriors — join in on the daily noon Lord's Prayer. Support the show
Click to Comment! We're closing out the entire Sermon on the Mount this week, and it's a good one. Ever had a friend who talked a great game and then completely disappeared the second things got hard? Same. This week we're covering false prophets and fruit, the "Lord, Lord" warning that should make all of us a little uncomfortable, and the wise and foolish builders, the finale everybody knows even if they don't know it's from the Bible. Plus, I finally admit my mama has been right about people her entire life (annoying, honestly but did I inherit that from her?), we bring in Galatians 5 and the fruits of the Spirit, and I tell y'all a story about our own house's foundation that I've never shared publicly much before. In this episode: How to actually spot a fake, in others and in yourself Why "Lord, Lord" and doing impressive things isn't the same as being known by God The wise and foolish builders, and why both houses face the exact same storm A story about what's literally buried under our front door One simple thing to check in your own life this week Mentioned in this episode: JoAnne's Prayer Action Warriors — praying the Lord's Prayer over people every day at noon. Come hang out with me at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com, and if this episode blessed you, consider buying me a coffee at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz — every bit helps keep this podcast going. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 4pm EST. Support the show
Click to Comment! "Ask and you shall receive" gets quoted like it's the simplest math problem in the world — until you've actually lived long enough to ask for something and not get it. This week we're covering more ground than usual: prayer (verses 7-11), the Golden Rule (verse 12), and the narrow gate (verses 13-14), all in one episode. We talk about what "keep on asking" really means, why unanswered prayer doesn't mean an absent God, why the Golden Rule is a lot harder to live than it is to cross-stitch, and why the narrow gate costs something every single time. Plus — I finally admit on mic just how terrified of snakes I actually am, and why that matters for this passage. In this episode: Why "ask, seek, knock" isn't a one-time prayer What it means to trust God's timeline instead of our own The Golden Rule: going first instead of waiting your turn Why the narrow gate is narrow, and why most people never find it One simple thing to actually do with all of this, starting this week Mentioned in this episode: JoAnne's Prayer Action Warriors — praying the Lord's Prayer over people every day at noon. Come hang out with me at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com, and if this episode blessed you, consider buying me a coffee at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz — every bit helps keep this podcast going. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 4pm EST. Support the show
Click to Comment! The "do not judge" verse gets thrown around more than almost any line in the whole Bible — usually right after somebody got caught doing something they shouldn't have. But there's a whole lot more going on in Matthew 7:1-6 than most of us realize. This week we're talking about the kind of judging that doesn't even feel like judging — the fast, quiet, automatic kind. The mugshot on Facebook. The yard sign. The stranger you sized up before they said a word. We dig into the speck and the log, why Jesus calls it a "critical spirit," and how this same theme runs from Genesis all the way through the New Testament. Plus — a story from my hometown about a man everybody thought they had figured out, and didn't. In this episode: Why "don't judge" doesn't mean "turn off your brain" The speck and the log, and why it's kind of ridiculous when you picture it How judgment shows up throughout the entire Bible, Old Testament to New A practical, doable way to trade judgment for prayer this week Mentioned in this episode: JoAnne's Prayer Action Warriors (PAW) — praying the Lord's Prayer over people every day at noon. Come hang out with me at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com, and if this episode blessed you, consider buying me a sweet tea at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz — every bit helps keep this podcast going. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 4pm EST. Support the show
Click to Comment! I've got two sheds, and one that was supposed to be my business headquarters is now just full of stuff, three years deep. This week we're digging into treasure, worry, and serving two masters — why Jesus says don't store up what can rot, rust, or get stolen, why worry is really a faith issue in disguise, and why I'm finally cleaning out that shed. Part of our Living the Kingdom Way series, talking verse by verse through the Sermon on the Mount. More at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com. Support the show at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz. Support the show
Click to Comment! Jesus talks about prayer and fasting back to back in this chapter, and it comes down to the same question both times — are you doing this for God, or for an audience? We're digging into what real, private prayer looks like, why "don't babble" doesn't mean "pray less," what fasting has to do with a reels ad I saw the other day, and a special invitation to join a daily prayer movement started by my friend JoAnne. Part of our Living the Kingdom Way series, going verse by verse through the Sermon on the Mount. More at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com. Support the show at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz. Support the show
Click to Comment! We're starting a new chapter this week — Matthew 6. Jesus talks about giving to people in need, and He's not just concerned with whether we give, but why and how. We're digging into what it actually looks like to give without needing anybody to see it, why the size of the gift matters less than what it costs you, and why this might be one of the hardest things to actually live in our day to day lives. Part of our Living the Kingdom Way series, talking verse by verse through the Sermon on the Mount. More at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com. Support the show at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz. Support the show
Click to Comment! Last week we talked about not getting even. This week Jesus takes it even further — love your enemies, pray for the people who've hurt you. We're digging into what that actually means, how it's different from just "not retaliating," and what it looks like to genuinely love someone who's wronged you, from small everyday hurts to the really heavy stuff. Part of our Living the Kingdom Way series, going verse by verse through the Sermon on the Mount. More at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com. Support the show at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz. Support the show
Click to Comment! "An eye for an eye" — we've all heard it, and most of us have used it wrong. This week we're digging into what Jesus actually says about revenge, why "don't retaliate" is only half the plan, and what it really looks like to kill 'em with kindness when someone's wronged you. Part of our Living the Kingdom Way series, talking verse by verse through the Sermon on the Mount. More at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com. Support the show at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz. Support the show
Click to Comment! "On my way!" — and you were still standing in the bathroom deciding on a shirt. We've all done it. Somewhere along the way, "I promise" stopped meaning much of anything, and we started needing bigger words just to be believed. This week we're in Matthew 5:31-37, where Jesus deals with two things that sound unrelated at first — divorce and oath-swearing — and shows us the same problem underneath both: people following the rules on paper while missing the point completely. Then He says something so simple it's almost funny: just say yes or no, and mean it. No shame, no lecture — just an honest, porch-swing conversation about what it actually costs to be somebody whose word means something again. If this show's been a blessing to you, you can buy me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz Support the show
Click to Comment! Nobody ever committed adultery just by scrolling their phone at midnight. Right? This week we're talking about one of the most convicting verses in the Sermon on the Mount — Matthew 5:27-30 — where Jesus takes a commandment nobody in the room thought applied to them and quietly moves it a whole lot closer to home. It's not about your hands. It's about what you let your mind replay when nobody's watching. No shame spiral, no finger-pointing — just an honest, porch-swing conversation about guarding your heart, and a few real guardrails you can actually put up this week. Grab the free companion worksheet printable here: https://ko-fi.com/s/9b0a6e83b8 — and if this show's been a blessing to you, you can buy me a coffee at ko-fi also. Support the show
Click to Comment! You can go your whole life never once raising a hand against another person — and Jesus says you might still be standing closer to trouble than you think. In this episode, we're digging into Matthew 5:21-26, where Jesus moves past "don't murder" and gets straight to the heart of it: contempt, anger we keep on simmer, and the surprisingly practical thing He tells us to do about it. This one gets honest, a little uncomfortable, and ends with something you can actually act on this week. Grab the free companion printable at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com. Support the show
Click to Comment! Jesus didn't come to lower the bar — He moved it. In this episode, we're digging into Matthew 5:17-20, where Jesus tells a crowd full of people (including the most rule-following religious experts of the day) that following the rules was never the whole point. We'll talk about who the Pharisees really were, why Jesus says your righteousness has to exceed theirs, and what "far greater righteousness" actually means for your everyday life — heart over behavior, not more rules. This episode is part of our Living the Kingdom Way series, walking verse by verse through the Sermon on the Mount. Grab your free printable for this episode at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com, and if this podcast has blessed you, you can buy me a cup of coffee at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz. Support the show
Click to Comment! Have you ever been in a room where you knew something was wrong but stayed quiet because you were scared of what people would think? That feeling right there — that is exactly what we are talking about today. We are hitting the 8th Beatitude in Matthew 5:10 and then flowing right into salt and light in Matthew 5:13-16. Because here is what I need you to understand — persecution is not just the big dramatic stuff. It is the friend who stops texting you. The family dinner that gets weird. The group chat you suddenly get left out of. All because you chose to do the right thing. And when you are brave enough to speak up anyway? That is when you become the salt and the light this world is so desperately hungry for. This one is going to hit you right in the chest. Come hang out with us. 🖨️ Free printable at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com ☕ Buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz Support the show
Click to Comment! Y'all. Look around at the world right now. The division. The anger. The way people talk to and about each other. And then look at what Jesus said in Matthew 5 — blessed are the merciful. Blessed are the pure in heart. Blessed are the peacemakers. Those three things go against absolutely everything the world is telling us to do right now. And I cannot think of three things we need more desperately. In Episode 23 of Unscripted Conversations we talk about what mercy actually is — and what it is not. Why purity of heart has nothing to do with being perfect and everything to do with what is actually driving you on the inside. And the difference between a peacekeeper and a peacemaker — because y'all those are NOT the same thing at all. My husband Sam is a Sheriff Deputy and this one got really personal. Come hang out. 🎙️ 📖 Matthew 5:7–9 (The Message + NLT) 🔗 SimplyBlessedDesignz.com ☕ ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz Support the show
Click to Comment! Okay so let me ask you something. When is the last time life knocked you completely flat and you actually felt blessed in the middle of it? Yeah. That's what I thought. We all know the Beatitudes. We grew up hearing them. Most of us could recite them without even thinking about it. But knowing the words and actually living them out on a regular Tuesday when everything is happening all around you — those are two completely different things. In Episode 22 we are slowing way down and going through the first four beatitudes one at a time. Poor in spirit. Mourning. Meekness. And hungering and thirsting for righteousness. And we are asking the question most of us have never actually asked out loud — okay but what does this look like in MY real life? This one got personal for me. Like really personal. And I think it is going to get personal for you too. Come hang out. Matthew 5:3–6 (The Message + NLT) ko-fi.com/simplyblesseddesignz Support the show
Click to Comment! We've all seen it — the new house, the promotion, the vacation photo with "blessed" in the caption. And honestly? We've all posted it too. But what happens when you open Matthew 5 and the first thing Jesus says is blessed are those who mourn? Blessed are the ones at the end of their rope? Blessed are the persecuted? That is not the social media version of blessed. And yet that is exactly what Jesus said. In this episode we're kicking off the Sermon on the Mount series — Living the Kingdom Way — and we're starting right at the beginning. Matthew 5:1–12. The Beatitudes. And we're getting really honest about how much of the world's definition of blessed has snuck into our faith without us even realizing it. We're talking about: • Why Jesus' definition of blessed looks nothing like what our culture celebrates • What makarios (mah-KAH-ree-oss) actually means — and why it changes everything • The world's version of the Beatitudes vs. Jesus' version, side by side • Why the things you've been embarrassed about might actually be your greatest qualification • What it looks like to stop performing and actually come to God as you are This one is going to mess with you in the best possible way. Scripture: Matthew 5:1–12 (MSG + NLT) Find me at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com Support the show
Click to Comment! Is there something God has been showing you that you haven't done anything with yet? You felt the nudge. You wrote it down. You said yes Lord, I hear You — and then just kept living the same way you were before. In this episode, Ashley digs into the gap between knowing and doing — and why James 1:22 hits a lot harder when you know the full story behind who wrote it. We also talk about why your current season is not a waiting room, what Ruth and Joseph can teach us about faithfulness in the hard and ordinary places, and why one imperfect step forward is worth more than a hundred things you're planning to do someday. Next week we kick off our deep dive into the Sermon on the Mount — starting with the Beatitudes in Matthew 5. You don't want to miss it! Scriptures referenced: James 1:22, John 7:5, 1 Corinthians 15:7, Proverbs 3:5-6 Find show notes and the blog post at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com Support the show
Click to Comment! Have you ever gone to Pinterest for one quick idea and come out the other side with a full raised bed garden plan, seven saved recipes, and absolutely no answer to the question you started with? Friend, same. In this episode of Unscripted Conversations, we're talking about what it really looks like to walk steady in faith — not perfectly, not with every detail figured out, and definitely not waiting until the timing feels just right. Just steady. We're digging into the slow-motion trap that keeps so many of us stuck in perpetual planning mode, why the cost of waiting is way higher than we think, and what Scripture actually shows us about moving before you feel ready. (Spoiler: Noah, Joshua, and Peter were all nervous too.) Plus I'm sharing the story of my tiny little workshop that almost never happened — and why I'm so glad I showed up anyway with my half-done handouts and a prayer. If you've been waiting for a sign that it's time to take the next step — this is it. What we talk about in this episode: The Pinterest rabbit hole and what it's really costing you Why perpetual planning is just fear in a productive outfit What Noah, Joshua, and Peter teach us about moving before we're ready The workshop that almost didn't happen — and why it mattered How to start embarrassingly small and why that's actually enough Find the full blog post + show notes at SimplyBlessedDesignz.com Join the email list for the good stuff — link on the website! Slow and steady is still moving. Support the show
Click to Comment! In this episode we dig into everyday discernment: the small, nagging “do I or don’t I?” decisions that somehow control our weeks. I share my simple, practical routine for everyday discernment — pick your top 3 non‑negotiables, use a 24–72 hour rule, and run one small test before you commit. We talk about Nehemiah’s down‑to‑earth plan (pray, inspect, plan, recruit, protect, finish) and I give clear signs to spot a God‑yes versus a red‑flag no. If you’re juggling side‑hustle ideas, garden plans, or the million tiny asks that chip away at family time, this episode gives faith‑forward, actionable steps to help you decide with peace. Support the show
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