The Ash Brews Podcast

Discover the philosophy of strength through a powerful Christian discussion with Ash and Justin Johnson, founder of High Calling Fitness. This episode dives deep into a Christian perspective on strength, moving beyond secular ideas like Nietzsche’s will to power or Stoic resilience to uncover how strength in Christianity—rooted in Christian philosophy and biblical truth—empowers us to thrive, overcome challenges, and uplift others. Join us as we explore what it means to embody true strength through faith!

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Join us for an inspiring episode where we sit down with a former underground rapper from Compton who shares his powerful testimony of how he found Christ and transformed his life. From gritty mixtapes to a life surrendered to God’s grace, his journey from the streets to salvation is a story of hope, redemption, and faith. Tune in to hear how God’s love broke through the noise of Compton’s underground scene and led him to a new purpose.

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Should women be ordained as pastors? In this episode, my guest Carlton and I have a discussion on the Reformed Christian stance against female ordination. Join our conversation on preserving sound doctrine in today’s church. Subscribe for more Reformed Christian content, and share your thoughts! What does Scripture say about women in church leadership? 

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Today, I will be calling out Redeemed Zoomer’s weak defense of female pastors in the PCUSA. I'll address his unbiblical arguments for it, exposing the slide into antinomianism. From a “crazy female pastor” pushing LGBT and abortion to Zoomer’s flawed concessions, we confront this rebellion against God’s mandate: men lead churches and homes. No compromises—just bold biblical truth.

 #NoMoreDiplomacy #RedeemedZoomer #FemalePastors #PCUSA #BiblicalTruth #ChurchLeadership #ReformedTheology #ChristianPodcast 

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Ready to take back your peace and break free from toxic chaos? I (Ash) get to the nitty-gritty in this episode, "6 Steps to Perform Social Surgery!"  This isn’t just about cutting ties—it’s about reclaiming your identity as a child of God and healing from manipulative, abusive, or dangerous relationships. From spotting red flags to setting rock-solid boundaries, I will take you through a step-by-step guide to safely remove toxic people from your life while staying rooted in faith.  

Join me as I speak on: 
-Why toxic relationships drain your mental, emotional, and spiritual energy
-How to assess risks, plan safely, and go no-contact like a pro
-Tips to silence guilt, dodge manipulation, and stand firm in your truth
-Red flags to watch for to avoid toxic traps in the future
-The power of prayer, community, and God’s love in your healing journey  

This is your moment to stop being a doormat and start living free as a child of the One True King! 

Have you ever had to cut someone off? What kept you strong? Spill your story in the comments or slide into my DMs—I'm here for you! If this episode hits home, share it with a friend who needs this truth bomb. Let’s keep these real convos brewing!  

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Outrage is the new economy—and it’s paying big. In this episode, we dive deep into how public controversies are being turned into profit through social media narratives and crowdfunding platforms like GiveSendGo.

We explore the stories of Luigi Mangione, Karmelo Anthony, and Shiloh Hendrix, uncovering how controversy is monetized and amplified in today’s emotional economy. This isn’t just about cancel culture, crime, or race—it’s about how platforms and people are turning outrage into income, often in the name of justice or faith.

🔍 What you'll learn in this episode:

• How social media outrage is strategically turned into donations
• The role of platforms like GiveSendGo in viral controversies
• What the Bible says about division, pride, and discernment online
• The impact of tribalism and emotional manipulation in Christian spaces

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Is your therapist helping you grow—or just validating everything you say?

In this episode, Ash addresses the issue of activist therapy, where therapists act more like ideological mirrors than actual guides. From TikTok advice that encourages you to “cut everyone off” to therapists who never challenge your beliefs, we ask:

Is this really healing… or just a performance?

Topics to unpack: 

• When therapy stops being about truth and starts becoming a moral stage show
• How narcissism shows up in the therapist’s chair
• Why discomfort is essential for growth
• The Gnostic roots of “my truth” therapy culture
• What real therapy should look like
  
  

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In this episode, we discuss (with some laughs) the tension between modern feminism, cultural confusion, and biblical truth. Our special guest joins us to discuss Emma Watson’s recent public stance—and her inability to articulate it—on issues that matter most, especially the importance of protecting real women in women’s spaces like bathrooms and locker rooms.

From a reformed Christian perspective, we explore what it means to speak truth in love, especially when culture encourages compromise. How can the Church respond with both conviction and compassion? How do we lovingly engage with those who are struggling with identity, without abandoning God's design?

This conversation isn't about outrage—it's about clarity, protection, and the powerful love of Christ that calls us to truth.

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🎙️ Creating Dragons
What happens when we offer empathy without truth—or forgiveness without repentance? In this episode, we dig into the dark side of cheap grace and explore how untethered compassion can actually enable sin and destroy souls.

We’re talking:
 – The Biblical link between repentance and forgiveness
 – Why “being nice” isn’t the same as loving well
 – How false empathy creates chaos, not peace
 – What Scripture really says about confronting sin in love

If we truly want to love like Christ, we have to stop creating dragons—and start calling sin what it is.

📖 Scripture-based. Unfiltered. Convictional.
 🔥 Real love speaks truth. Real grace requires change.

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Can Christians Learn from Pagans? | Reformed Perspective on Discernment & Wisdom

In this intriguing conversation, Ash and her friend Ben explore the surprising idea that even pagans—those outside the Christian faith—can possess wisdom. But how does this align with Proverbs 1:7, which says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge”? From a Reformed perspective that upholds God’s sovereignty, what room is there for truth outside the church?

We get to the nitty-gritty of nuanced categories such as mundane, analytical, and forbidden knowledge, and examine how Christians—especially those from Reformed backgrounds—can sharpen their discernment in a culture steeped in secular and occult influences. Ash shares their powerful testimony of coming out of a Dianic witchcraft coven and into Christ, offering deep insight on how past experiences can be redeemed and used for God's glory.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

• The relationship between pagan wisdom and biblical knowledge
• Common blind spots in Reformed churches
• How to biblically discern between helpful and harmful ideas
• Using your past for kingdom purposes
• A hopeful vision for the future of the church

Whether you’re coming from a Reformed background, a spiritually eclectic past, or just wrestling with how to engage today’s culture faithfully, this conversation is for you.

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments—what do you think about gleaning wisdom from unexpected sources?

Check out Ben's Substack for some exposure to great content here: https://mordestack.substack.com/

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