The Faith-Fueled Mompreneur Podcast

Ep 235. My Sabbath Journey Update (Part 2)

Have you ever felt like everything feels hard and nothing feels fun?
If so, you're not alone, mama.
In this unscripted episode of the Faith-Fueled Mompreneur Podcast, I'm reflecting on my journey through the Breathe Bible study by Priscilla Shirer, all about making room for Sabbath.
This honest conversation will help you see that Sabbath isn't about following rules, it's about creating space to enjoy God.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Indicators you've reached "enough": exhaustion, no joy, just going through the motions
The 3 main principles: Resist the urge to continue, Remember what you used to be, Recall what God has accomplished
Slavery mindset vs. freedom mindset (and why we keep choosing slavery)
My struggle with Christmas spending and choosing contentment over comparison
Why the study never told me "what to do" on Sabbath (and why that's the point)
My Sabbath plan moving forward: Gratitude, remembering His faithfulness, worship
Why overloading your schedule is what we do when we forget who God is
Key verse: Matthew 11:28-30
Related Podcast Episodes: 
Ep 231. How I’m Rewiring My Relationship with Busy Through Sabbath Part 1
Ep 218. Stop Just Managing Your Time +Start Prioritizing It
Ep 183. Transform Your Workday Starting with a Strategic Business Meeting
Ep 147. ​​Making Self-Care a Reality in Your Life
Ep 66. Why Margin in Your Calendar is Crucial to Self-Care
Resources:
Purpose Gathering Workshop Rested and Rooted (January 21st, 9AM-2PM) – A Spirit-led morning to refocus, reconnect & recharge in Downtown Gilbert, AZ. Live worship, speaker sessions, guided reflection, and intentional connection with faith-driven moms in business. Lunch included! Grab your ticket
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.
Join the Faith-Fueled Fireside on December 16th at 10AM (AZ Time) – This virtual gathering is an opportunity to connect with like minded mamas who are ready to trade hustle for peace this season.
Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.
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.
Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering.

Ep 234. Doing Business Differently: Surrender Your Plans so God Can Lead (Part 3)

What if the biggest breakthrough in your business isn't a new strategy, but simply learning to let go?
If so, you're not alone, mama.
In this special episode of the Faith-Fueled Mompreneur Podcast, I'm wrapping up our "Doing Business Differently" series with the hardest topic, surrender.
For years, I did business in my own strength. I spent over $30,000 with coaches, hoping one would give me the secret formula. But I never asked the Lord if that's what He wanted me to do.
Everything changed when I started doing business meetings with God. Now I have more peace, work less, and make more than ever before.
This faith-filled conversation will help you see what it looks like to truly surrender every area of your business to the Lord.
In this episode, you'll hear:
What a business meeting with God looks like (a 20-30 minute practice with 4 steps)
Why active listening changed everything (from a few words to entire paragraph downloads)
Three ways to surrender your agenda: Hold plans loosely, Let go of outcomes, Release your timeline
The truth about "You can't steer a parked car" and why God wants us to move slowly
Three ways to discern God's voice: It's persistent, Aligned with truth, Requires faith
Key verses: Proverbs 3:5-6 and Romans 12:2
Related Podcast Episodes: 
Ep 233. Doing Business Differently: God Designed You for Community (Part 2)
Ep 232. Doing Business Differently: What Kingdom Success Looks Like (Part 1)
Ep 183. Transform Your Workday Starting with a Strategic Business Meeting
Resources:
Purpose Gathering Workshop Rested and Rooted (January 21st, 9AM-2PM) – A Spirit-led morning to refocus, reconnect & recharge in Downtown Gilbert, AZ. Live worship, speaker sessions, guided reflection, and intentional connection with faith-driven moms in business. Lunch included! Grab your ticket
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.
Join the Faith-Fueled Fireside on December 16th at 10AM (AZ Time) – This virtual gathering is an opportunity to connect with like minded mamas who are ready to trade hustle for peace this season.
Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.
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.
Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering.

Ep 233. Doing Business Differently: God Designed You for Community (Part 2)

Have you ever felt so exhausted trying to build your business that you wonder if you're just not cut out for this?
If so, you're not alone, mama.
In this episode of the Faith-Fueled Mompreneur Podcast, I'm sharing part two of our Doing Business Differently series, and we're diving deep into God's design for community. Here's something that might surprise you: the Bible has over 200 verses about community, but zero verses celebrating the lone wolf.
This conversation will help you see that the missing piece isn't another strategy, it's godly community.
In this episode, you'll hear:
Why you can't experience God's best while chasing worldly success
The powerful truth that the company you keep determines the patterns you follow
How I invested $30,000 in secular coaches and still felt something was missing
Five ways godly community transforms your business (from combating isolation to giving you permission to slow down)
What the enemy wants for you, and why he's whispering that you're too busy for community
The real reason business feels so hard (hint: it's not that you're not cut out for this)
Your invitation to stop doing life and business alone
Related Podcast Episodes: 
Ep 170. Navigating Challenges with Boundaries and Community
Ep 59. Building a Community Around your Brand with Elizabeth Henson
Resources:
Purpose Gathering Workshop Rested and Rooted (January 21st, 9AM-2PM) – A Spirit-led morning to refocus, reconnect & recharge in Downtown Gilbert, AZ. Live worship, speaker sessions, guided reflection, and intentional connection with faith-driven moms in business. Lunch included! Grab your ticket
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.
Join the Faith-Fueled Fireside on December 16th at 10AM (AZ Time) – This virtual gathering is an opportunity to connect with like minded mamas who are ready to trade hustle for peace this season.
Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.
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.
Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering.

Ep 232. Doing Business Differently: What Kingdom Success Looks Like (Part 1)

Have you ever felt like you're one number away from finally feeling successful?
If so, you're not alone, mama.
In this special episode of the Faith-Fueled Mompreneur Podcast, I'm kicking off a brand new series called "Doing Business Differently," and I'm pulling back the curtain on something I've never shared before: I've never made six figures in my business.
For years, I thought that meant I wasn't successful. But God has been teaching me something profound: You can't experience God's best while chasing worldly success.
This faith-filled conversation will help you see that success isn't about the number you hit, and with God's guidance, you can redefine success His way and build a Kingdom business that brings peace, joy, and impact.
In this episode, you'll hear:
Why I've spent thousands of dollars chasing six figures (and why I kept coming up empty-handed)
The four worldly measures of success vs. God's Kingdom measures: Income vs. Impact, Popularity vs. Purpose, Accumulating vs. Abiding, Striving vs. Surrender
What Romans 12:2 teaches us about discernment and renewing our minds to recognize God's will
A powerful question that will shift how you view success forever: $200,000 or life-changing impact?
Why I struggled to leave photography (even though God was calling me to something greater)
The Priscilla Shirer quote that changed my perspective: "The grass is greener wherever you water it"
Why trading striving for surrender has brought me more peace, joy, connection, AND income than ever before
How to start measuring success by Kingdom metrics instead of worldly metrics
The key verse for this series: Romans 12:2
Related Podcast Episodes: 
Ep 231. How I’m Rewiring My Relationship with Busy Through Sabbath
Ep 212. Cultivating Godly Contentment in a World That Screams “Not Enough”
Ep 211. Choosing Aligned Coaches: How to Discern the Right Fit (Part 2)
Ep 210. Choosing Aligned Coaches: Expanding YOU, Not Just Your Strategy (Part 1)
Resources:
Purpose Gathering Workshop Rested and Rooted (January 21st, 9AM-2PM) – A Spirit-led morning to refocus, reconnect & recharge in Downtown Gilbert, AZ. Live worship, speaker sessions, guided reflection, and intentional connection with faith-driven moms in business. Lunch included! Grab your ticket
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.
Join the Faith-Fueled Fireside on December 16th at 10AM (AZ Time) – This virtual gathering is an opportunity to connect with like minded mamas who are ready to trade hustle for peace this season.
Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.
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.
Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering.

Ep 230. Redeeming Family Culture: Routines That Foster Togetherness (Part 3)

Does your family feel more like ships passing in the night than a unified team? You're all under the same roof, but everyone's doing their own thing?
If so, you're not alone, mama.
In this special episode of the Faith-Fueled Mompreneur Podcast, we're wrapping up our Redeeming Family Culture series with the most practical, actionable episode yet, how to actually build the family culture you want through intentional routines.
This faith-filled conversation will help you see that togetherness doesn't happen by accident, it's built through predictability, shared responsibility, and genuine connection.
In this episode, you'll hear:
Routines that foster connection: good morning hugs, eight-second hugs, book marathons, nightly reading, one-on-one time, and sibling time
Routines that foster family fun: date nights with kids, movie nights, show nights, game nights, and family meetings
Routines that build teamwork: divided kitchen responsibilities, zone cleaning, and the five-minute tidy
How all three types of routines work together to create a thriving family culture
Why routines won't stick without the right foundation (and what that foundation is)
Real stories from the Purpose Gathering Collective of mamas who have transformed their family culture
How to pick just ONE routine to start implementing this week
The key verse to guide your family culture: Ephesians 4:2–3
Related Podcast Episodes: 
Ep 229. Redeeming Family Culture: Working Through Conflict (Part 2)
Ep 228: Redeeming Family Culture: What Your Kids Actually Need (Part 1)
Ep 174. Parenting Beyond the Younger Years with Nellie Harden
Ep 160. Enjoying Every Moment with Your Kids
Ep 85. Simple Ways to Connect with Your Kids
Resources:
Purpose Gathering Workshop Rested and Rooted (January 21st, 9AM-2PM) – A Spirit-led morning to refocus, reconnect & recharge in Downtown Gilbert, AZ. Live worship, speaker sessions, guided reflection, and intentional connection with faith-driven moms in business. Lunch included! Grab your ticket
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.
Join the Faith-Fueled Fireside on December 16th at 10AM (AZ Time) – This virtual gathering is an opportunity to connect with like minded mamas who are ready to trade hustle for peace this season.
Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.
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.
Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering.
 

Ep 231. How I’m Rewiring My Relationship with Busy Through Sabbath

Have you ever felt so comfortable with exhaustion that you can't even enjoy a break when it's given to you?
If so, you're not alone, mama.
In this special episode of the Faith-Fueled Mompreneur Podcast, I'm doing something different. No perfect script. No polished intro. Just me, talking to you like I would talk to my best friend, sharing what I'm learning in real time about something that's completely shifting how I live.
I just practiced my first Sabbath. And I had to tell you about it.
This unscripted conversation will help you see that Sabbath isn't impossible or outdated, and with God's guidance, you can step into the rest He designed for you.
In this episode, you'll hear:
Why I'm diving into Sabbath after a year of pursuing rest and working with a nervous system coach
The powerful truth that Sabbath is not a suggestion, it's a command from God (Exodus 20:8-10)
What "trusting in the sixth day provision" means and why it changes everything about how we approach rest
How the Be Present app has been a game-changer for setting boundaries with my phone
The spiritual battle for rest and why Satan wants to keep us enslaved to busyness
Your invitation to start practicing Sabbath this week (it doesn't have to be perfect, just start)
 
Related Podcast Episodes: 
Ep 218. Stop Just Managing Your Time +Start Prioritizing It
Ep 147. ​​Making Self-Care a Reality in Your Life
Ep 66. Why Margin in Your Calendar is Crucial to Self-Care
Resources:
Purpose Gathering Workshop Rested and Rooted (January 21st, 9AM-2PM) – A Spirit-led morning to refocus, reconnect & recharge in Downtown Gilbert, AZ. Live worship, speaker sessions, guided reflection, and intentional connection with faith-driven moms in business. Lunch included! Grab your ticket
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.
Join the Faith-Fueled Fireside on December 16th at 10AM (AZ Time) – This virtual gathering is an opportunity to connect with like minded mamas who are ready to trade hustle for peace this season.
Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.
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.
Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering.
 

Ep 229. Redeeming Family Culture: Working Through Conflict (Part 2)

What if the conflict in your home isn't actually about the toy, the bedtime, or the disagreement, but about something deeper that no one's naming?
If so, you're not alone, mama.
In this special episode of the Faith-Fueled Mompreneur Podcast, we're diving into Part 2 of our Redeeming Family Culture series and giving you a practical framework to work through conflict in a way that actually brings your family closer together.
This faith-filled conversation will help you see that most conflict stems from unmet needs, and with God's guidance, you can resolve it with grace instead of blame.
In this episode, you'll hear:
The common unmet needs that drive most family conflict (control, attention, connection, fairness, and more)
The OFNR framework, a practical tool for resolving any conflict without judgment or escalation
Real-life scenarios: how to use OFNR for sibling fights and parent-child power struggles
How to help everyone calm down before trying to solve the problem
The spiritual battle happening underneath conflict (and why your family isn't the enemy)
Powerful spiritual weapons God has given you: prayer, worship, His Word, and the armor of God
Practical ways to reduce conflict before it even starts
The key verse to guide your family through conflict: Ephesians 4:2–3
Related Podcast Episodes: 
Ep 228: Redeeming Family Culture: What Your Kids Actually Need (Part 1)
Ep 174. Parenting Beyond the Younger Years with Nellie Harden
Ep 160. Enjoying Every Moment with Your Kids
Ep 85. Simple Ways to Connect with Your Kids
Resources:
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.
Join the Faith-Fueled Fireside on December 16th at 10AM (AZ Time) – This virtual gathering is an opportunity to connect with like minded mamas who are ready to trade hustle for peace this season.
Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.
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.
Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering.

Ep 228: Redeeming Family Culture: What Your Kids Actually Need (Part 1)

Have you ever found yourself in survival mode with your kids, reacting to chaos instead of creating the family culture you actually want?
If so, you're not alone, mama.
In this special episode of the Faith-Fueled Mompreneur Podcast, we're diving into redeeming family culture and giving you practical ways to meet your children's foundational needs so they can thrive.
This faith-filled conversation will help you see that your family culture is either happening to you or being built by you, and with God's guidance, you can intentionally shape it.
In this episode, you'll hear:
Why presence, connection, and regulation are more important than a full schedule
How giving attention proactively changes behavior and builds trust
The small but powerful ways to give kids appropriate control and autonomy
Why discipling your children is more than church on Sundays, it's everyday intentionality
How to shift from reactive parenting to building a thriving family culture
The key verse to guide your family culture: Ephesians 4:2–3
 
Related Podcast Episodes: 
Ep 215. How to Optimize Your Capacity and Guard Your EnergyEp 214. Expand Your Capacity, Strengthen Your Impact
Ep 214. Expand Your Capacity, Strengthen Your Impact
Ep 176. Cultivating Respect From Your Kids Through Special Time
Ep 174. Parenting Beyond the Younger Years with Nellie Harden
Ep 160. Enjoying Every Moment with Your Kids
Ep 85. Simple Ways to Connect with Your Kids
Resources:
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.
Join the Faith-Fueled Fireside on December 16th at 10AM (AZ Time) – This virtual gathering is an opportunity to connect with like minded mamas who are ready to trade hustle for peace this season.
Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.
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.
Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering.

Ep 227. What Happens When Wives Stop Keeping Score (Fireside Recap)

Have you ever felt physically present with your spouse, in the same room, laying in the same bed, but emotionally disconnected?
If so, you're not alone, mama.
In this special episode of the Faith-Fueled Mompreneur Podcast, we're taking you behind the scenes inside our November Faith-Fueled Fireside, where real women shared honest stories about keeping score, comparing their spouses, and operating like business partners instead of life partners.
Because when your marriage lives in the margins, connection becomes an afterthought.
This raw, faith-filled conversation will remind you that God multiplies the intentional moments you create for your marriage, but someone has to create those moments first.
In this episode, you'll hear:
Real stories from moms navigating the shift from roommates to connected partners
How one mama stopped keeping score after years of resentment
Why going first in your marriage isn't weakness, it's strength
The rhythm that's changing marriages (and it's not what you think)
How to lead spiritually when your husband isn't ready yet
The truth about gratitude and why focusing on the good changes everything
Marriage in the Margins Series:
Ep 223. Marriage in the Margins: Why You Feel Like Roommates (Part 1)
Ep 224. Marriage in the Margins: Be the One to Go First (Part 2)
Ep 225. Marriage in the Margins: 5 Rhythms That Keep You Connected (Part 3)
Resources:
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.
Join the next Faith-Fueled Fireside on December 16th at 10AM (AZ Time). This virtual gathering is an opportunity to connect with like minded mamas who want to Redeem their Family Culture. 
Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.
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.
Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering.

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

Have you ever realized that you and your husband are in the same room—but worlds apart?You’re together physically, but emotionally disconnected, waiting for “the right time” to reconnect that never seems to come.
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)
Related Podcast Episodes: 
Ep 225. Marriage in the Margins: Be the One to Go First (Part 2)
Ep 224. Marriage in the Margins: Why You Feel Like Roommates (Part 1)
Ep 43. Healthy Boundaries for a Stronger Marriage
Ep 19. How to Recognize the Conflict Cycle in Your Marriage with Tony Ziolko
Resources:
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.
Join the Faith-Fueled Fireside on November 20th at 10AM (AZ Time) – This virtual gathering is an opportunity to connect with like minded mamas who are ready to trade hustle for peace this season.
Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.
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.
Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering.