Have you ever realized that you and your husband are in the same room—but worlds apart?

In this final part of the Marriage in the Margins series, we’re getting practical about what it looks like to move from roommates to connected partners through small, consistent rhythms that strengthen your marriage every single day.

Because connection doesn’t happen by accident—it happens through intentional moments that God multiplies.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

5 simple rhythms to help you stay connected spiritually, emotionally, and practically

How to build daily and weekly habits that protect your marriage from drifting

Small everyday actions that nurture closeness and presence

Why “less efficient” moments often create deeper intimacy

How to shift from coexisting to truly connecting with your spouse

Listen now → Ep 226. Marriage in the Margins: Rhythms that Keep You Connected (Part 3)

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Have you ever caught yourself waiting for your husband to go first, to start the conversation, plan the date, or fix the tension that’s been building?

If you’re honest, maybe you’ve both been waiting… and your marriage has slipped into what I call the roommate cycle.

In Part 2 of the Marriage in the Margins series, we’re talking about what it looks like to break that cycle by choosing to go first, not out of frustration, but out of grace.

Because someone has to take the first step toward connection, and maybe that someone is you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How resentment keeps couples stuck waiting for each other

What “going first” looks like spiritually, physically, emotionally, and practically

How to ask for help and communicate needs without nagging

Why going first doesn’t mean doing everything, it means leading with maturity

A mindset shift to move from resentment to reconnection

Listen now → Ep 225. Marriage in the Margins: Be the One to Go First (Part 2) 

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Have you ever caught yourself keeping score in your marriage, silently comparing loads, responsibilities, or who’s doing “more”?

It’s such an easy trap to fall into, especially when life and business feel full. Before we know it, our marriage slips into the margins, surviving on leftover time and energy instead of thriving in intentional connection.

In this brand-new series, Marriage in the Margins, we’re talking about how to move from simply coexisting as “roommates” to reconnecting as true partners, with God at the center.

Because your marriage deserves more than what’s left over. It deserves your intentionality.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The 3 traps that keep couples feeling disconnected

How keeping score and comparison create distance

Why operating your marriage like a business blocks intimacy

A simple mindset shift that helps you reconnect with your spouse

How to start building intentional margins for your marriage to flourish

Listen now → Ep 224. Marriage in the Margins: Why You Feel Like Roommates (Part 1)

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Have you ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of busyness, constantly pouring out, doing all the right things, yet feeling spiritually and emotionally drained?

If so, you’re not alone, mama.

In this special episode of the Faith-Fueled Mompreneur Podcast, we’re taking you inside our very first Faith-Fueled Fireside, where real women shared honest stories about overwhelm, boundaries, and what it truly costs when we stay busy.

Because busyness doesn’t just fill our calendars, it quietly empties our souls.

This raw, faith-filled conversation will remind you that peace isn’t found in doing more, but in slowing down to hear from God again.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The hidden ways busyness robs your peace, purpose, and presence

Why boundaries aren’t selfish but sacred acts of stewardship

How to shift from survival mode to sacred stewardship

The truth about margin — and why it’s not wasted time

How to surrender your schedule and hear God’s voice again

Listen now → Ep 224. The Real Cost of Busyness (Faith-Fueled Fireside Highlights)

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Have you ever promised yourself, “This season will be different,” only to find yourself overcommitted and exhausted before it even begins?

In Part 3 of the Break Free From Busy series, we’re getting practical about how to protect what matters most by setting sacred boundaries that honor God, your family, and your peace.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin and longing for more margin, this episode will help you create the breathing room your soul has been craving.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why boundaries aren’t selfish but an act of stewardship

How to say “no” without guilt and protect your peace

What Jesus modeled about rest and healthy limits

Practical examples of boundaries you can set this season

How to create sacred margin so you can slow down and hear God’s voice

Listen now → Ep 222. Break Free from Busy: Boundaries That Protect What Matters (Part 3)

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Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in survival mode, constantly juggling your kids, your business, your home, and still feeling behind?

You’re not alone.

If you’ve been feeling the weight of hustle culture and longing for a grounded, peaceful rhythm, this episode will remind you that things won’t slow down unless you intentionally slow them down.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The difference between surviving in your own strength and stewarding with God’s grace

How to discern your “best yes” through prayer and protect your peace

Why doing less doesn’t mean you’re lazy, it means you’re aligned

How to posture your heart for what matters most: Jesus, family, peace, and presence

Practical ways to release cultural hustle and embrace a Kingdom rhythm

Listen now → Ep 221. Break Free from Busy: Choosing a Different Path (Part 2) 

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Ever told yourself, “I’ll rest after Thanksgiving… after Christmas… after New Year’s,” only to realize the finish line just keeps moving?

In this episode, we’re kicking off a brand-new three-part series Break Free From Busy, all about slowing down before the season speeds up.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why Q4 always feels like a storm, and how cultural pressure fuels it

What busyness is robbing from you spiritually, physically, relationally, and emotionally

The three lies that keep you stuck in the cycle of hustle

How to reclaim your peace and presence through Matthew 11:28–30

A simple mindset shift to help you slow down before burnout begins

Listen now → Ep 220. Break Free from Busy: How Busyness Robs What Matters Most (Part 1) 

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1. Learn more about the Collective Mastermind – A Christ-centered space for ambitious mompreneurs who are ready to align their life and business with the Lord.

2. Join the Faith-Fueled Fireside on October 23rd at 11AM (AZ Time) - This virtual gathering is an opportunity to connect with like minded mamas who are ready to trade hustle for peace this season.

3. Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.

4. Have a question for me? Or a specific struggle you’re dealing with? I’ll address your question on the podcast. Submit your ‘Ask Ashley’ question here

5. Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering

Ever felt that holy nudge to say yes before you could see the plan? In this episode, I’m joined by coach Carla Reeves to talk God-winks, moving from fear to faith, and how to align your business with God, with peace as your guide.

In this episode, you will learn:

Why obedience before certainty opens the way for God to move

How tiny “micro-yeses” can turn your trajectory from fear to faith

How to tell hurry and pressure from the Holy Spirit’s peace

What Philippians 4:10–13, Matthew 25:21, Ephesians 6:10–18, and Matthew 7:24–27 teach about contentment, faithfulness, armor, and building on the Rock

The five habits we practice in the Purpose Gathering Collective: Suit Up, Care for Capacity, Be Intentional at Home, Align Your Business with God, Steward Time/Talents/Treasure

A simple process to test decisions: pray and surrender, journal for fruit, take one micro-yes, return to peace

One small step: Write one alignment statement on a sticky note and place it where you will see it.

Listen now → Ep 219. What Happens When You Say Yes To God's Invitation (with Carla Reeves)

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Most of us try to “fix” productivity by squeezing more into the day. What if the real work is choosing what deserves your time in the first place?

In this episode, you will learn:

A simple filter to schedule what matters most using five faith centered habits

Why Proverbs 16:3 can reframe your planning

Three steps to prioritize your time: identify, decide with discipline, protect with proactive rhythms

Practical tools like a monthly CEO date, a weekly planning hour, and identity based habits that stick

One small action to take this week so your schedule shapes who you are becoming

Listen now → Ep 218. Stop Just Managing Your Time + Start Prioritizing It

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If you’ve ever thought about homeschooling and immediately told yourself, “I could never,” this episode is for you.

We are talking about why you are more prepared than you think, how God equips what He calls, and simple ways to integrate learning, faith, and business without burning out. It is not about recreating school at home. It is about discipling your kids through everyday life.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

The six most common fears and the truth that answers each one

Why patience grows with prayer and practice, not personality

How your entrepreneurial skills translate to homeschooling

Simple rhythms to run a business and teach your kids

Real-talk on socialization and building values-based community

Listen now → You Are More Qualified to Homeschool Than You Think

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