The Faith-Fueled Entrepreneur Podcast

Have you ever wondered if the metrics you are using to measure success in your business are actually the right ones?
If so, you're not alone.
In this episode, I'm sharing four kingdom metrics that I believe God wants every Christian entrepreneur to live by, and how trading the world's version of success for His will bring you more peace and calm than you have ever felt before.
This episode is part of a series called Trading Business Strategy for Surrender. Be sure to check out last week's episode first so you have the full foundation. 
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why the metrics you've been using may not be the ones God wants for your business.
The four worldly metrics most entrepreneurs are unknowingly living by.
Income vs. Impact: why chasing a number will never be enough.
Popularity vs. Purpose: how to stop creating out of panic and start creating out of peace.
Accumulating vs. Abiding: why rest is actually productive.
Striving vs. Surrendering: what it really means to surrender your business to God.
Key scriptures from Ecclesiastes, John, and Philippians that will shift your perspective.
Related Episodes: 
Why Christian Entrepreneurs Need Surrender More Than Strategy
Resources:
Purpose Pages Directory – A free, vetted online directory to help you find Christian coaches and service providers you can trust.
Follow Purpose Pages on Instagram – Find trusted Christian providers and connect with a community that gets you.
The Purpose Gathering Live (Waitlist) – A Spirit-led day to refocus, reconnect & recharge in Downtown Gilbert, AZ. Live worship, speaker sessions, guided reflection, and intentional connection with faith-driven women in business. Grab your ticket
Join the Faith-Fueled Fireside on July 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.
The Armor of God – Bible Study for Women with Video Access
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.

Have you ever worked so hard chasing success, only to come up feeling completely empty and exhausted?
If so, you're not alone.
In this week's episode, I'm opening up about the years I spent chasing worldly metrics, the $30,000 I invested in coaches, and the transformation that happened when I finally stopped striving and started surrendering.
This will help you see what happens when you stop strong-arming your plans and start walking in radical obedience.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How a Bible study on the armor of God became the turning point I didn't see coming
Why $30,000 in coaching left me more burnt out than ever
What it looks like to trade worldly metrics of success for kingdom metrics
A sneak peek at the 3-part series coming up
An invitation to check out Purpose Pages, a free vetted directory for Christian entrepreneurs.
Resources:
 
Purpose Pages Directory – A free, vetted online directory to help you find Christian coaches and service providers you can trust.
Follow Purpose Pages on Instagram – Find trusted Christian providers and connect with a community that gets you.
The Purpose Gathering Live (Waitlist) – A Spirit-led day to refocus, reconnect & recharge in Downtown Gilbert, AZ. Live worship, speaker sessions, guided reflection, and intentional connection with faith-driven women in business. Grab your ticket
Join the Faith-Fueled Fireside on July 16th at 10AM (AZ Time) – This virtual gathering is an opportunity to connect with like minded women entrepreneurs 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.
The Armor of God - Bible Study for Women with Video Access
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.

Have you ever wished there was a trusted directory where you could find Christian coaches and service providers who are actually aligned with your faith?
If so, you're not alone, mama.
In this episode of the Faith-Fueled Mompreneur Podcast, I have some extremely exciting news to share with you. I'm launching a brand new business called Purpose Pages, a vetted directory for Christian providers and coaches to be found by fellow Christian entrepreneurs who are looking for trusted support.
This conversation will help you see what happens when you stop strong-arming your plans and start walking in radical obedience.
In this episode, you'll hear:
The vision God gave me two years ago (and why I put it on the back burner)
What changed over the past year that made me finally ready to step out in faith
Why I spent over $30,000 on coaches who weren't aligned with my faith (and how that led to this solution)
What The Purpose Pages is and who it's for (users AND providers)
The timeline: Crowdfunding in March 2026, full launch in May 2026
Founding Members get 50% off their annual listing FOR LIFE
Why this podcast is taking a pause (and what's coming next with YouTube!)
Your invitation to join the waitlist and be part of something big
Related Podcast Episodes: 
Ep 234. Doing Business Differently: Surrender Your Plans so God Can Lead (Part 3)
Ep 233. Doing Business Differently: God Designed You for Community (Part 2)
Ep 232. Doing Business Differently: What Kingdom Success Looks Like (Part 1)
Resources:
Join Purpose Pages Waitlist – A vetted directory for Christian providers to be found by fellow Christian entrepreneurs. Crowdfunding starts March 2026, launching May 2026.
Follow Purpose Pages on Instagram – Stay updated on the launch, crowdfunding campaign, and all things.
Purpose Gathering Workshop Rested and Rooted (Waitlist) – 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. 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.

Have you ever downloaded a marketing template, promised yourself this is the one, and then... quietly abandoned it two weeks later?
If so, you're not alone, mama.
In this episode of the Faith-Fueled Mompreneur Podcast, I sat down with Erin Davis, wife, mom of four, and founder of Matchbox Women. She's been in brand and marketing for over 20 years and helps women attach their real, rooted, divine identity to their business.
This conversation will help you see that sustainable marketing isn't about finding the perfect template or strategy, it's about building from who God designed you to be.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why marketing strategies fail when they're not rooted in your authentic identity
The powerful truth that your real block to consistency isn't discipline, it's something you can actually remove
How choosing 3-5 core values becomes your marketing filter (so you stop reinventing the wheel)
What "building from the inside out" means and why it changes everything about how you show up
How to reframe social media as a relationship-building tool instead of a comparison trap
The truth about speed vs. sustainability (and why God keeps whispering: "It's not about how fast you go")
Your invitation to grab Erin's free Message Mastery Workbook and start building your brand foundation this week
Connect with Erin
Website: matchboxwomen.com
Instagram & Facebook: @matchboxwomen
Free Gift: Message Mastery Workbook
Related Podcast Episodes: 
Ep 178. Simplifying Marketing & Blogging with Danielle Blewitt
Ep 143. Maximize Your Marketing in 1 Hour per Week with Elizabeth Henson
Ep 128. Ditching Perfectionism in Your Marketing with Natalie Blenkush
Ep 105. Creative Video Marketing Ideas with Joy Michelle
Ep 75. Marketing your Business with Relationship Marketing
Ep 30. Marketing Doesn’t Have to Be So Hard
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
 

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.