Confidence and Coffee

What if what your family watches is shaping more than just your entertainment?

In this episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley sits down with Chevonne O’Shaughnessy, founder of American Cinema Inspires, to talk about faith, family friendly films, clean entertainment, and why uplifting stories still matter.

Chevonne shares how she unexpectedly found her way into the film industry, how one moment with her daughter changed the direction of her career, and why she believes families need more content that brings hope, joy, and connection.

This conversation is for the mom who cares about what her kids are watching, the creator who wants to build something meaningful, and the woman who believes goodness still has a place in culture.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Chevonne accidentally entered the film industry

• The movie that gave her daughter anxiety and changed her career

• Why clean and uplifting content still matters

• What families are craving in entertainment

• Why goodness still sells

• The business side of faith and family films

• What independent filmmakers often miss

• How social media has changed film marketing

• Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries and where families can watch

Links:

Listen to Confidence and Coffee:

https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/confidenceandcoffee

Ashley Henriott:

https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/

Ashley’s Book:

https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/book

Coaching with Ashley:

https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/coaching

American Cinema Inspires:

https://americancinemainspires.com/

ACI On The Go:

https://www.youtube.com/c/ACIOnTheGo

Chevonne on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/chevonneinspires/

Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries:

https://americancinemainspires.com/sugarcreek

What happens when the place that was supposed to feel safe becomes the source of your pain?

In this episode, Ashley sits down with trauma therapist Veronica Thompson to talk about church hurt, sexual abuse, trauma, and healing through faith.

This conversation explores how trauma impacts the brain, why so many people feel silenced in the church, and what it really looks like to bring darkness into the light and begin healing.

If you’ve ever struggled to reconcile your faith with your past… this episode will meet you there.

• Church trauma and abuse
• Trauma responses and emotional shutdown
• Why abuse often goes unaddressed
• Power, silence, and control in church systems
• Breaking generational cycles
• Healing, boundaries, and faith
• What it costs to speak the truth
• How God uses your story for redemption

Healing is not staying silent.
Healing is bringing truth into the light, even when it costs you something.

🎧 Podcast:
https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/confidenceandcoffee

🌐 Website:
https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/

📖 Book:
https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/book

💌 Coaching:
https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/coaching

👩‍⚕️ Veronica Thompson:
https://veronicathompson.com

What do you do when life falls apart… and God doesn’t fix it the way you expected?

In this episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley sits down with author, speaker, and podcast host Kirby Kelly to talk about grief, suffering, and what it really looks like to hold onto hope when life feels out of control.

Kirby shares her story of loss, walking through addiction in her family, and how those experiences shaped her faith and her new book The Fabric of Hope.

This conversation will challenge how you see suffering, strengthen your faith, and remind you that hope is not denial, it is rooted in who God is.

• Holding onto faith in hard seasons
• Grief, loss, and unexpected suffering
• Why God doesn’t always remove pain
• The difference between hope and denial
• Trusting God’s character over your circumstances
• Why you are not too far gone for redemption

God’s goodness is not based on your circumstances, it is rooted in who He is.

🎧 Listen to the podcast:
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🌐 Ashley Henriott:
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📘 Get Ashley’s book:
https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/book

💌 Coaching with Ashley:
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📘 Kirby Kelly’s book (The Fabric of Hope):
https://fabricofhopebook.com

New episodes of Confidence and Coffee every Tuesday.

If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope right now.

What if the reason you feel exhausted…
is not your life, but the people you're allowing into it?

In this episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley sits down with relationship coach and author Daniel Ratner to unpack emotional vampires, narcissistic tendencies, and why so many women stay in relationships that slowly drain them.

This conversation is honest, eye-opening, and deeply relatable, especially if you’ve ever felt confused in a relationship that looked good… but didn’t feel right.

☕ What We Talk About:

• What an emotional vampire actually is
• The difference between narcissism and narcissistic tendencies
• Why empaths attract draining relationships
• Emotional safety vs surface-level “good behavior”
• The real reason you stay longer than you should
• The “keeper vs drainer” framework
• Boundaries, self-esteem, and discernment in relationships

💬 Standout Moment:

“You’re not tired… you’re drained by the people you’re calling love.”

Daniel Ratner is a relationship coach, speaker, and author focused on helping people build emotionally healthy relationships through self-awareness, boundaries, and emotional intelligence.

Books mentioned:

• Emotional Vampires
• Sunscreen Love
• Never Feeling Loved Again

Connect with Daniel:
https://coachratner.com/

🌐 Website:
https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/

📖 Book:
https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/book

🎧 Podcast:
https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/confidenceandcoffee

💌 Coaching:
https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/coaching

📺 YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgrgyXXzLZqeFaGTsxrkjQ

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🧵 Threads:
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What really happened after the New Testament?

In this episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley Henriott sits down with Dr. Ward Sanford, hydrogeologist and author of the historical fiction series Cry for Jerusalem, to explore the fascinating history surrounding the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus and the events that shaped early Christianity.

Dr. Sanford shares how historical fiction can bring biblical history to life by blending real historical events, prophecy, genealogy, and the voices of men and women who lived during one of the most dramatic periods in Jewish and Christian history.

His Cry for Jerusalem series explores the years 63–70 CE leading up to the destruction of Jerusalem and Herod’s Temple, events documented by eyewitness historian Josephus.

This conversation explores the historical context of the New Testament, why genealogy and prophecy matter in biblical storytelling, and how historical fiction can help modern readers better understand the Bible.

Cry for Jerusalem Official Website
https://www.cryforjerusalem.com

Author Page – Ward Sanford
https://www.cryforjerusalem.com/author

Cry for Jerusalem Book 1 – Resisting Tyranny
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QG3D5PF

Goodreads Author Page
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19200906.Ward_Sanford

What does real surrender look like in a world obsessed with comfort?

In this episode, Ashley talks with Bishop Daniel Timotheos Yohannan, president of GFA World, about missions, persecution, prayer, and what it means to truly know God rather than just know about Him.

Bishop Daniel shares stories of national missionaries serving in some of the hardest places in Africa and Asia, explains why local missionaries are often the most effective way to reach unreached communities, and challenges the Western church to recover repentance, prayer, and simplicity.

This conversation is honest, convicting, and deeply needed for anyone who feels the tension between comfort and calling.

– The story behind GFA World
– Why millions still have little or no access to the Gospel
– A powerful story of a missionary who returned after being threatened
– Why persecution often clarifies faith
– The difference between intellectual Christianity and truly knowing God
– How prayer, repentance, and worship actually change us
– Practical ways believers can support missions now

Bishop Daniel official website
https://bishopdaniel.org

GFA World
https://www.gfa.org

Bishop Daniel bio
https://www.gfa.org/about/danieltimotheos/

Official GFA World contact and ministry page
https://www.gfa.org/about/danieltimotheos/

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What if intimacy isn’t something you “get back”… but something you rebuild?

In today’s episode of Confidence and Coffee, I’m joined by Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith, who share their powerful story of healing after betrayal, recovering trust, and learning how to build true intimacy again.

They introduce the concept of the Intimacy Pyramid, showing that intimacy isn’t just physical, it’s a thriving connection built on honesty, safety, trust, vulnerability, and only then, real intimacy.

If you’ve been walking through betrayal, marriage pain, or rebuilding after broken trust, this conversation is full of truth, grace, and practical hope.

What you’ll learn in this episode

• Why intimacy is a thriving connection that brings life
• The Intimacy Pyramid and why honesty is the foundation
• How betrayal damages safety and trust
• Why shame and guilt block healing
• What rebuilding trust actually requires (not just promises)
• The role of vulnerability in restoration
• Why individual healing matters for relationship healing
• How grace makes room for recovery and forgiveness

Key Quotes

• “Intimacy is a thriving connection.”
• “Hope is possible even after betrayal.”
• “Trust is built through consistent, trustworthy actions.”

Episode Keywords

intimacy, relationships, healing, betrayal, honesty, trust, recovery, marriage, communication, grace

Chapters

00:00 The Power of Connection and Intimacy
 04:52 Understanding the Intimacy Pyramid
 10:42 Facing Addiction and Shame
 16:29 The Impact of Honesty on Relationships
 22:28 Healing Through Vulnerability
 31:58 The Gift of Being Chosen
 37:01 The Importance of Individual Responsibility
 47:00 The Journey of Healing and Restoration
 53:58 The Power of Hope and Grace
 01:01:40 Outro

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Disclaimer
Confidence and Coffee is a Christian centered podcast. All conversations are approached through a faith based lens that honors Jesus and biblical truth.

Connect with Ashley:
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What if intimacy isn’t something you “get back”… but something you rebuild?

In today’s episode of Confidence and Coffee, I’m joined by Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith, who share their powerful story of healing after betrayal, recovering trust, and learning how to build true intimacy again.

They introduce the concept of the Intimacy Pyramid, showing that intimacy isn’t just physical, it’s a thriving connection built on honesty, safety, trust, vulnerability, and only then, real intimacy.

If you’ve been walking through betrayal, marriage pain, or rebuilding after broken trust, this conversation is full of truth, grace, and practical hope.

What you’ll learn in this episode

• Why intimacy is a thriving connection that brings life
• The Intimacy Pyramid and why honesty is the foundation
• How betrayal damages safety and trust
• Why shame and guilt block healing
• What rebuilding trust actually requires (not just promises)
• The role of vulnerability in restoration
• Why individual healing matters for relationship healing
• How grace makes room for recovery and forgiveness

Key Quotes

• “Intimacy is a thriving connection.”
• “Hope is possible even after betrayal.”
• “Trust is built through consistent, trustworthy actions.”

Episode Keywords

intimacy, relationships, healing, betrayal, honesty, trust, recovery, marriage, communication, grace

Chapters

00:00 The Power of Connection and Intimacy
 04:52 Understanding the Intimacy Pyramid
 10:42 Facing Addiction and Shame
 16:29 The Impact of Honesty on Relationships
 22:28 Healing Through Vulnerability
 31:58 The Gift of Being Chosen
 37:01 The Importance of Individual Responsibility
 47:00 The Journey of Healing and Restoration
 53:58 The Power of Hope and Grace
 01:01:40 Outro

If this episode encouraged you, leave a review and tell me what part spoke to you, I read them and they matter more than you know 🤍

Support the show

If this encouraged you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe on YouTube. It helps more women find hope, healing, and bold faith.

Disclaimer
Confidence and Coffee is a Christian centered podcast. All conversations are approached through a faith based lens that honors Jesus and biblical truth.

Connect with Ashley:
Order Ashley's New Book Confidence Is An Inside Job
Apply for Coaching with Ashley
Connect with Ashley to be your Next Speaker!
Subscribe to Confidence and Coffee here

 Bravery is not the absence of fear, it’s obedience while your hands are shaking. Today I’m joined by missionary and author Heidi Nicole Elizarraraz, who shares how God called her to Mexico, how fear tried to stop her, and what it looks like to keep saying yes to Jesus anyway.

Heidi and her husband founded Open Arms Mexico, a Christ centered nonprofit fighting to keep families together by providing no cost childcare to vulnerable families so kids stay out of orphanages and off the streets. 

In this episode we talk about:
 • Why you can be brave and still be afraid
 • How disobedience can quiet God’s voice, and how obedience restores peace
 • The David and Goliath mindset, your ending is not here
 • Practical biblical guidance to overcome fear
 • How the Church can actually protect families, and what sponsorship can do

Links and resources
• Open Arms Mexico, learn more and get involved
• About Open Arms mission and work: openarmsmexico.org/who-we-are-copy
• Heidi’s book on Amazon: Unleash Your Bravery: Saying Yes to Jesus Even When You’re Afraid 

Call to action
If this episode challenged you, leave a review and tell me what brave thing you’re doing this week. I read them, and we celebrate them.

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If this encouraged you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe on YouTube. It helps more women find hope, healing, and bold faith.

Disclaimer
Confidence and Coffee is a Christian centered podcast. All conversations are approached through a faith based lens that honors Jesus and biblical truth.

Connect with Ashley:
Order Ashley's New Book Confidence Is An Inside Job
Apply for Coaching with Ashley
Connect with Ashley to be your Next Speaker!
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What if real confidence is not loud, not performative, and not fighting for attention, but calm, grounded, and unshakable? Ashley sits down with Tara LaFon Gooch, host of Grasp Confidence, to talk about confidence that comes from Christ, identity rooted in God’s approval, and how to stop listening to the voice of fear, scarcity, and comparison.

This conversation also gets practical about protecting your marriage and legacy by closing the small “gaps” the enemy uses, how gratitude becomes a living prayer, and why surrendering your will can unlock the breakthrough you have been praying for.

What you will learn

• Why calm confidence is often the strongest kind
• The difference between arrogance and depth, the money jar analogy
• How to recognize the voice of fear vs the whisper of God
• Why comparison steals confidence, and how to break the cycle
• Collaboration creates legacy, gatekeeping shrinks your impact
• A practical way to close “space” in marriage and rebuild connection
• Gratitude as prayer without ceasing
• What surrender actually looks like when the math is not mathing

Favorite Quotes

• “Confidence is calm knowingness.”
• “If the jar is full, it doesn’t shake.”
• “The voice of God is a whisper, the opponent is loud.”
• “The enemy creates space, close the gap.”
• “God backed confidence is not worried about a giant.”
• “I no longer want what I want for myself.”

Scripture mentioned or referenced

• 1 Corinthians 13
• Proverbs 18:21 life and death in the power of the tongue
• 1 Thessalonians 5:17 pray without ceasing
• James 2:17 faith without works is dead
• Job 1 and 2
• David and Goliath 1 Samuel 17
• Armor of God Ephesians 6

Connect with Tara
Website: TaraLaFonGooch.com
Podcast: Grasp Confidence
LinkedIn: Tara LaFon Gooch

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If this encouraged you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe on YouTube. It helps more women find hope, healing, and bold faith.

Disclaimer
Confidence and Coffee is a Christian centered podcast. All conversations are approached through a faith based lens that honors Jesus and biblical truth.

Connect with Ashley:
Order Ashley's New Book Confidence Is An Inside Job
Apply for Coaching with Ashley
Connect with Ashley to be your Next Speaker!
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