In Totality with Megan Ashley

In this weeks episode, I’m reflecting on what it means to truly rest in the steadfast love of God.

So many of us are walking through seasons that feel uncertain, painful, and stretching. Maybe you’ve been trying to stay faithful, but if you’re honest, you’re tired. Tired of waiting. Tired of praying. Tired of not understanding what God is doing. In this conversation, I wanted to slow down and anchor us in the truth that God’s love is not shaky, conditional, or fleeting. It is steadfast and secure.

This episode is for anyone who feels weary, confused, pruned, or stretched thin in this season.

My prayer is that it reminds you that God has not forgotten you, He has not changed His mind about you, and He is still faithful in the middle of whatever you’re carrying.

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This week, I share about the recent unexpected loss of one of my longest and dearest friends, and the ways this particular grief has reshaped my perspective.

I talk about the tension of suffering and faith, how trials expose why we truly follow Christ, and why grief for the believer is never without hope. I reflect on scriptures like 2 Corinthians 1, 1 Peter 1, Matthew 5, and 1 Thessalonians 4, and how they've anchored me through one of the hardest seasons I’ve walked through in a long time.

This conversation is for anyone who may be mourning, carrying disappointment, or trying to understand how God’s goodness still stands in the middle of pain. My prayer is that this episode reminds you that God is near to the brokenhearted, He wastes nothing, and even now, the Holy Spirit is present to comfort you.

Bring your lament directly to the Father, and invite Him to meet you in the midst of your sorrow.

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Hey fam, we are back this week with a conversation that I think so many parents need.

A major part of my life is being a mom, and in this episode I wanted to slow down and talk about what it really means to raise children in a home where God is not just a topic we bring up when life goes wrong, but the theme of the home itself.

So often, parenting can become focused on behavior, structure, and getting through the day. But as believers, we are called to more than just raising well-behaved kids. We are called to make disciples in our homes. In this episode, I talk about what it looks like to build a daily cadence of discipleship with your children through prayer, scripture, devotionals, honest conversations, and simply making the Lord part of everyday life.

This episode is for the parent who feels the weight of responsibility, the mom who wants to lead her children well, the dad who wants to build a Christ-centered home, and anyone wondering how to take simple but faithful steps toward discipling the children God has entrusted to them.

I pray this episode reminds you that you do not have to be a perfect parent to be a faithful one.

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Hey guys! We are back this week with a conversation about something so many believers wrestle with: can you really follow Jesus without being deeply connected to His people?

In this episode, we talk about why Christianity was never meant to be lived alone. In a culture that celebrates independence, self-protection, and doing faith on your own terms, it can be easy to believe that prayer, worship, and Bible reading are enough without real accountability, correction, or fellowship. But when we look at scripture, we see that God has always called His people to live in community.

We unpack what it means to be part of the body of Christ, why isolation can quietly stunt spiritual growth, and how healthy biblical community helps shape us, strengthen us, and keep us rooted in truth. We also talk honestly about church hurt, disappointment, fear of vulnerability, and why past pain can make it difficult to trust people again, especially within the church.

This episode is for anyone who has been trying to walk with God on their own. My prayer is that this conversation reminds you that while finding community can be tough, it's also one of God’s gifts for our growth, healing, and endurance, and I pray this episode encourages you not to give up on what God has designed for your good.

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This week, I’m back with the team to talk about the importance of pausing to pray and seek God's direction as Christians, before we publicly respond to things online, or create content for public consumption that dishonors others.

We’re living in a time where everyone feels pressure to react quickly, share every opinion, and defend every point of view. But as believers, we are not called to move at the speed of society. We are called to move in step with the Spirit. And sometimes that means being quiet long enough to pray, examine our hearts, and ask whether what we’re about to say is actually producing the kind of unity Jesus prayed for.

If you've felt grieved by the division online within the Christian body, or even if you've been trusted with your own platform and wondered, “Do I need to respond to everything?” or “How do I stand firm without sowing division?” I pray this episode reminds you—not every moment needs your reaction, but every moment does require a thoughtful response in love.

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This week, I'm reflecting with the team on my experience witnessing Jackie and Jordan practice obedience during the Blameless concert weekend that took place in February. We're talking about what it means to fix our gaze on Jesus when fear, doubt, and uncertainty can cause a hesitation to obey. 

In Matthew 14, we see Peter walk on water only while his eyes are fixed on Jesus, but the moment he focuses on the wind and the waves, he begins to sink. And honestly, it's the same way for so many of us when it comes to trusting God. But Jesus is so kind. When Peter began to sink, he called out to Jesus, and Jesus reached for him. And He does the same for us.

Join the conversation as we explore what it looks like to trust God in the midst of fear. We discuss the tension of wanting to believe the Lord is faithful while battling uncertainty, and how faith is often not the absence of fear, but the practice of fixing our gaze on God in everything we do, until we see our complete assignment through to the end.

This episode is for anyone who feels like they’ve been sinking under the weight of anxiety, doubt, or fear and it's keeping you from saying Yes to the Lord. 

I pray this reminds you that He is not distant in our struggle. He is near, steady, and faithful.

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In Totality Podcast is back for a season 3 return this week! 

This season is anchored in John 15, where Jesus says, “Remain in My love.” And so I want to slow down with you and allow scripture to call us back to something we forget so easily: joyful obedience doesn’t come from striving, it comes from abiding.

So many of us are trying to follow God from a place of pressure, like we have to earn closeness, approval, or prove we’re “doing enough.” But Jesus doesn’t invite us into performance. He invites us into relationship. Into a life where we stay connected to Him, and the fruit comes from finding Joy in our lives with Him, not from dreaded works.  

As I read and reflect, I talk about what this can look like in real life: when you’ve been “doing all the right things” but you’re losing joy, so your relationship with God starts to feel transactional. We talk about identity, living as sons and daughters, not as servants, and what it means to receive His love before you try to get your life together on your own.

This episode is for anyone who feels tired of trying… tired of striving… tired of carrying their walk with God like a weight. If you’ve been asking, “Why does obedience feel so hard?” or “Why do I feel far even when I’m doing everything?” I pray this reminds you: you don’t need to try harder, just abide in Him.

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This week, I’m sharing another special moment from the live podcast back in October, where I’m reading through 1 Thessalonians 5, and letting Scripture bring us back to what we forget most easily: who we are in Christ.

This passage is such a steady reminder that we are children of light. We’re not called to live in fear, anxiety, or spiritual numbness, but to stay awake, anchored, and strengthened in the Lord. 

As I read, I share what this could look like in real life: choosing patience with one another, leaning into community, praying with and for each other, and learning how to give thanks in all things… even when it’s not easy.

This special episode is for anyone who’s felt discouraged in their growth, frustrated with the process of patience, or tempted to forget the miracle of what God already did on the cross.

If sanctification feels slow and obedience feels heavy, I pray this reminds you: God is faithful, He is keeping you, and your identity has already been secured.

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It’s been a full year of deep conversations, quiet revelations, and holy tension.

In this special “Best of Season 2” episode of In Totality, we revisit the most powerful moments from 2025, the raw confessions, and Spirit-led wisdom that shaped us. From surrendering plans to embracing stillness, this recap walks through what God revealed in the waiting, the stretching, and the refining.

Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or you’re just joining, we pray these highlights remind you:

You’re not late. You’re right on time.

You’re not alone. You’re being led.

And even when it’s quiet, God is still speaking.

Here’s to what He’s done, and what’s still to come. I look forward to kicking off Season 3 in the coming months.

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In this week’s episode of In Totality, I’m back with my girl Dinorah Peña for Part 2 of our conversation.

We talk through the moments after the “yes”, when obedience is heavy, sanctification feels slow, and trusting God isn’t as simple as it sounds. We share about the struggle of delighting in the Lord, turning away from pride, and depending on the Holy Spirit during times of anxiousness.

This conversation is full of raw truth for anyone in a season of obedience without clarity. If you’ve ever asked, “Why is this walk still so hard?” Or felt alone in your becoming, we pray this reminds you:

You’re not behind. You’re being refined. God is still with you, even now.

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