The Faith-Fueled Mompreneur Podcast

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

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) 
 
Related Podcast Episodes: 
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.

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

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)
Related Podcast Episodes: 
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 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.
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 223. The Real Cost of Busyness (Fireside Recap)

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)
 
Related Podcast Episodes: 
Ep 222. Break Free from Busy: Boundaries That Protect What Matters (Part 3)
Ep 221. Break Free from Busy: Choosing a Different Path (Part 2)
Ep 220. Break Free from Busy: How Busyness Robs What Matters Most (Part 1)
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.

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

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)
 
Related Podcast Episodes: 
Ep 221. Break Free from Busy: Choosing a Different Path (Part 2)
Ep 220. Break Free from Busy: How Busyness Robs What Matters Most (Part 1)
Ep 208. How to Tune Into God’s Voice in a Noisy World
Ep 198. Finding Peace in the Messy Middle
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 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.
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 221. Break Free from Busy: Choosing a Different Path (Part 2)

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.In Part 2 of our Break Free From Busy series, we’re talking about what it looks like to shift from survival mode to sacred stewardship, learning to slow down, filter your decisions through prayer, and let God lead your pace this season.
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) 
 
Related Podcast Episodes: 
Ep 220. Break Free from Busy: How Busyness Robs What Matters Most (Part 1)
Ep 208. How to Tune Into God’s Voice in a Noisy World
Ep 198. Finding Peace in the Messy Middle
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 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.
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 220. Break Free from Busy: How Busyness Robs What Matters Most (Part 1)

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.If you’ve been running on empty, striving to “do it all,” and craving peace that actually lasts, this one’s for you.
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) 
Related Podcast Episodes: 
Ep 208. How to Tune Into God’s Voice in a Noisy World
Ep 199. Breaking Up with Hustle Culture
Ep 198. Finding Peace in the Messy Middle
Resources:
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
 

Ep 219. What Happens When You Say Yes To God's Invitation

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)
Connect with Carla: Podcast Differently Co.
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Ep 213. Activate the Armor of God and Get in the Fight
Ep 208. How to Tune Into God’s Voice in a Noisy World
Ep 187. Get Out Of Your Head + Start Living Your Life with Carla Reeves
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Resources:
 Book a Free Clarity Call – This call will help you breakthrough one area in your life in which you’re feeling stuck. You don’t have to do this alone!!
Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.
Learn more about the Collective Mastermind – A Christ-centered space for ambitious mompreneurs seeking support, clarity, strategy, and strong Kingdom sisterhood.
Local to Gilbert/Mesa Arizona (For Mom Business Owners) Join our in person membership community.
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.
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Ep 218. Stop Just Managing Your Time + Start Prioritizing It

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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Ep 188. Flip the Script on Negative Thinking
Ep 187. Get Out Of Your Head + Start Living Your Life with Carla Reeves
Ep 184. Navigating the All In or Burn it Down Mentality
Ep 36. Maximize Your Productivity with Minimal Time
Browse All Mindset Related Episodes
Resources:
 Book a Free Clarity Call – This call will help you breakthrough one area in your life in which you’re feeling stuck. You don’t have to do this alone!!
Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.
Learn more about the Collective Mastermind – A Christ-centered space for ambitious mompreneurs seeking support, clarity, strategy, and strong Kingdom sisterhood.
Local to Gilbert/Mesa Arizona (For Mom Business Owners) Join our in person membership community.
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.
Message me on Voxer (My username is afreehan)
 

Ep 217. You're More Qualified to Homeschool While Running a Business Than You Think

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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Ep 202. The Real Truth about Juggling Business + Homeschool
Ep 207. Supporting Your Child’s Focus and Emotional Growth with Amanda Anderson
Resources:
 Book a Free Clarity Call – This call will help you breakthrough one area in your life in which you’re feeling stuck. You don’t have to do this alone!!
Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.
Learn more about the Collective Mastermind – A Christ-centered space for ambitious mompreneurs seeking support, clarity, strategy, and strong Kingdom sisterhood.
Local to Gilbert/Mesa Arizona (For Mom Business Owners) Join our in person membership community.
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.
Message me on Voxer (My username is afreehan)

Ep 216. How to Create a Family That Actually Likes Each Other

If you've ever wondered why some families seem so connected while others just share space, this episode will speak straight to your heart.
We're talking about what it really takes to create meaningful connection with your kids and spouse, even in the middle of a full, busy life. It’s not about grand gestures or more to-dos. It’s about small, consistent moments that reflect what matters most.
In this episode, I’m sharing:
A personal moment with my daughter that reminded me how fast these years go
Why connection isn’t automatic, it’s intentional
Rhythms and routines that foster closeness without overwhelm
Practical ideas for creating connection with your kids, spouse, and as a family
Let’s stop leaving family time to chance and start building it into the foundation of our lives.
Listen now → Ep 216. How to Create a Family That Actually Likes Each Other
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Ep 160. Enjoying Every Moment with Your Kids
Ep 122. 8 Ways to Reset Bad Attitudes
Ep 209. Foundational Habits to Becoming a Faith-Fueled Mompreneur 
Resources:
1. Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.2. Learn more about the Collective Mastermind – A Christ-centered space for ambitious mompreneurs seeking support, clarity, strategy, and strong Kingdom sisterhood.3. Local to Gilbert/Mesa Arizona (For Mom Business Owners) Join our in person membership community4. 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 here5. Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering