The Faith-Fueled Mompreneur Podcast

Ep 215. How to Optimize Your Capacity and Guard Your Energy

Are you running on empty and still trying to power through?
In this episode, I share a moment on the side of the road that changed everything. If you’ve been pushing past your limits, this is your reminder to slow down and let God take the lead.
What You’ll Learn:
Why striving isn’t the solution
How burnout blocks your connection to God
What surrender actually looks like in busy seasons
Listen now → Ep 215. How to Optimize Your Capacity and Guard Your Energy
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Ep 214. Expand Your Capacity, Strengthen Your Impact
Ep 213. Activate the Armor of God and Get in the Fight
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)
Ep 209. Foundational Habits to Becoming a Faith-Fueled Mompreneur 
Ep 208. How to Tune Into God’s Voice in a Noisy World
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Resources:
1. 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!! (Available only in June and July 2025) 2. Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.3. Learn more about the Collective Mastermind – A Christ-centered space for ambitious mompreneurs seeking support, clarity, strategy, and strong Kingdom sisterhood.4. Local to Gilbert/Mesa Arizona (For Mom Business Owners) Join our in person membership community5. 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 here6. Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering7. Message me on Voxer (My username is afreehan)

Ep 214. Expand Your Capacity, Strengthen Your Impact

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything you can to keep up with life, but your body just can’t keep going?
In this episode, we’re digging into what it really means to expand your physical capacity as a Christian mom and business owner, and why your body matters in the calling God’s placed on your life.
You’ll hear a powerful story from a recent camping trip that opened my eyes to how easily we disconnect from God’s strength when we’re physically depleted.
What You’ll Learn:
Why burnout can happen even when you're spiritually surrendered
The connection between your body and your ability to carry out your calling
Practical ways to start building physical capacity (without hustle)
Listen now → Ep 214. Expand Your Capacity, Strengthen Your Impact
 
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Ep 213. Activate the Armor of God and Get in the Fight
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)
Ep 209. Foundational Habits to Becoming a Faith-Fueled Mompreneur 
Ep 208. How to Tune Into God’s Voice in a Noisy World
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Resources:
1. 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!! (Available only in June and July 2025) 2. Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.3. Learn more about the Collective Mastermind – A Christ-centered space for ambitious mompreneurs seeking support, clarity, strategy, and strong Kingdom sisterhood.4. Local to Gilbert/Mesa Arizona (For Mom Business Owners) Join our in person membership community5. 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 here6. Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering7. Message me on Voxer (My username is afreehan)

Ep 213. Activate the Armor of God and Get in the Fight

Have you ever felt spiritually worn down, like you're fighting battles in your business and motherhood without the strength to stand?
In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to put on the full armor of God and step boldly into the spiritual fight you were never meant to face alone.
If you’ve been feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, or unsure how to keep going, this episode is your reminder that God has already equipped you with everything you need, you just have to pick it up and put it on.
We’ll break down what each piece of the armor represents, how to activate it daily, and why suiting up in truth and righteousness is essential to standing firm in faith and in business.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
What spiritual warfare actually looks like in your daily life
Why you can’t afford to go into battle unarmed
A breakdown of each piece of God’s armor from Ephesians 6
How to activate the armor through prayer and daily surrender
Encouragement for the mompreneur who feels like giving up
A reminder that you are never fighting alone
Listen now → Ep 213. Activate the Armor of God and Get in the
 
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Ep 209. Foundational Habits to Becoming a Faith-Fueled Mompreneur 
Ep 208. How to Tune Into God’s Voice in a Noisy World
Ep 200. Fighting the Real Enemy of Your Business Growth
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Resources:
1. 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!! (Available only in June and July 2025) 2. Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.3. Learn more about the Collective Mastermind – A Christ-centered space for ambitious mompreneurs seeking support, clarity, strategy, and strong Kingdom sisterhood.4. Local to Gilbert/Mesa Arizona (For Mom Business Owners) Join our in person membership community5. 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 here6. Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering7. Message me on Voxer (My username is afreehan)

Ep 212. Cultivating Godly Contentment in a World That Screams “Not Enough”

Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, it’s never enough?
In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to find peace and purpose in a world that constantly pushes us to do more, earn more, and be more. If you’ve been caught in the cycle of striving, comparison, or feeling like you’re falling behind, this conversation will meet you right where you are.
We’ll explore how contentment isn’t about giving up on your goals, it’s about surrendering the outcome to God and trusting that He is your portion.
This episode is an invitation to slow down, seek the Lord, and build your business from a place of peace instead of pressure.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How to recognize signs of discontentment in your life and business
Why hustle and striving leave you empty, even when you “succeed”
The difference between worldly striving and godly surrender
What Scripture says about true contentment
Practical shifts that help you steward this season with joy
How to build a sustainable business rooted in faith and purpose
Listen now → Ep 212. Cultivating Godly Contentment in a World That Screams “Not Enough”
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Ep 210. Choosing Aligned Coaches: Expanding YOU, Not Just Your Strategy (Part 1)
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Ep 199. Breaking Up with Hustle Culture
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1. 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!! (Available only in June and July 2025) 2. Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.3. Learn more about the Collective Mastermind – A Christ-centered space for ambitious mompreneurs seeking support, clarity, strategy, and strong Kingdom sisterhood. 4. Local to Gilbert/Mesa Arizona (For Mom Business Owners) Join our in person membership community5. 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 here6. Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering7. Message me on Voxer (My username is afreehan)

Ep 211. Choosing Aligned Coaches: How to Discern the Right Fit (Part 2)

Have you ever followed a coach’s exact roadmap, only to feel even more confused, exhausted, or unsure if it was God’s plan for you?
In Part 2 of this series, we’re diving into how to DISCERN the right kind of coaching support, why misalignment leads to burnout, and how to recognize when a strategy, even a “successful” one, is pulling you off the path God has for you.
We’ll talk about the difference between worldly and godly coaching, what happens when we chase results without spiritual growth, and how to protect your heart and vision as a Christian mompreneur.
Because true transformation doesn’t happen through pressure or performance, it happens through ALIGNMENT and OBEDIENCE.
Whether you’re searching for a new coach or reevaluating past investments, this episode will help you slow down, tune in, and move forward in faith.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why coaching misalignment creates unsustainable results
The spiritual cost of chasing worldly strategies
Key differences between worldly and godly coaching
Questions to ask before hiring your next coach
How to make decisions rooted in discernment, not fear
Why your business can only grow as far as you do
Listen now → Ep 211. Choosing Aligned Coaches Who Expand You – Part 2
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1. 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!! (Available only in June and July 2025) 2. Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.3. Learn more about the Collective Mastermind – A Christ-centered space for ambitious mompreneurs seeking support, clarity, strategy, and strong Kingdom sisterhood. Use code 1000OFF for $1000 off as a founding member (Expires June 30th.) 4. Local to Gilbert/Mesa Arizona (For Mom Business Owners) Join our in person membership community5. 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 here6. Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering7. Message me on Voxer (My username is afreehan)

Ep 210. Choosing Aligned Coaches: Expanding YOU, Not Just Your Strategy (Part 1)

Have you ever invested in a coach or program, hoping it would finally grow your business, only to feel more misaligned than ever?
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what over $30K in coaching has taught me about alignment, strategy, and spiritual growth. We’re diving into the hard truths behind misaligned mentorship, the hidden dangers of hustle culture in coaching, and how to know if the support you’re seeking is truly rooted in God’s best for your life.
This is Part 1 of a two-part series on choosing coaches who grow you, not just your bottom line. Whether you’ve been burned by past investments or you’re discerning your next step, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and get back in alignment.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why not every good strategy is God’s strategy
What happens when you chase results over personal growth
The danger of hiring coaches who aren’t spiritually aligned
3 problems with strategy-only coaching programs
The importance of growing as a person before you grow your business
How to filter coaching decisions through a biblical lens
Listen now → Ep 210. Choosing Aligned Coaches: Expanding YOU, Not Just Your Strategy (Part 1)
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Ep 197. Building a Business Beyond Yourself with Tamra Andress
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Resources:
1. 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!! (Available only in June and July 2025) 2. Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.3. Learn more about the Collective Mastermind – A Christ-centered space for ambitious mompreneurs seeking support, clarity, strategy, and strong Kingdom sisterhood. Use code 1000OFF for $1000 off as a founding member (Expires June 30th.) 4. Local to Gilbert/Mesa Arizona (For Mom Business Owners) Join our in person membership community5. 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 here6. Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering7. Message me on Voxer (My username is afreehan)

Ep 209. Foundational Habits to Becoming a Faith-Fueled Mompreneur

If you've ever felt torn between being a present mama and a successful entrepreneur, this episode is for you.
In this kickoff episode, I’m sharing the heart behind the podcast rebrand and five foundational habits that will guide you into a more peaceful, purposeful way of doing life and business, with Jesus at the center.
We’ll talk about what it means to live fully aligned, boldly faith-filled, and rooted in Kingdom priorities over hustle culture.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why I rebranded the podcast and shifted my mission
How hustle culture sneaks into Christian entrepreneurship
The 5 foundational habits for building a faith-fueled life and business
What it looks like to invite God into every part of your day
How to identify where to start and find support along the way
Listen now → Ep 209. Foundational Habits to Becoming a Faith-Fueled Mompreneur 
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1. 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!! (Available only in June and July 2025) 2. Join the Free Purpose Gathering Community – A welcoming space for Christian mompreneurs to connect, grow, and be encouraged in both life and business.3. Learn more about the Collective Mastermind – A Christ-centered space for ambitious mompreneurs seeking support, clarity, strategy, and strong Kingdom sisterhood. Use code 1000OFF for $1000 off as a founding member (Expires June 30th.) 4. Local to Gilbert/Mesa Arizona (For Mom Business Owners) Join our in person membership community5. 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 here6. Please connect with me on Instagram @thepurposegathering7. Message me on Voxer (My username is afreehan)

Ep 208. How to Tune Into God's Voice in a Noisy World

What if your next breakthrough wasn’t about doing more, but about listening more?
In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story about ignoring God’s nudging for far too long, and how He gently led me back. We’ll talk about the years I spent chasing strategy over surrender, and how tuning back into God’s voice has completely shifted how I approach business and motherhood.
I’ll walk you through three simple steps that help me tune out the noise and focus on what really matters. If you’ve been struggling to hear from God or wondering if you’re on the right path, this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why we often tune out God’s voice without realizing it
How hustle culture distracts us from our true calling
The role of spiritual discernment in your daily work
What “business meetings with God” actually look like
A practical framework to help you align your steps with God’s plan
Listen now → Ep 208. How to Tune Into God's Voice in a Noisy World
Thanks for joining me today. Whether you’re facing a pivot or simply feeling pulled in too many directions, remember this, God is still speaking. We just have to make space to hear Him.
I’d love to hear where you are on your journey. Send me a message on Instagram at @thepurposegathering. 
You’ve got this. I’m cheering you on every step of the way.
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The Purpose Gathering Replay Experience – Missed the TPG LIVE event? Get the recordings, workbook, and support you need to grow with God at the center.
Local to Gilbert/Mesa Arizona (For Mom Business Owners) Join our in person membership community
Message me on Voxer (My username is afreehan)
Need support managing your time well and creating systems to streamline your business? Join the Organized CEO Bootcamp (6 Week Group Program)
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
 

Ep 207. Supporting Your Child’s Focus and Emotional Growth with Amanda Anderson

What if your child’s struggles with focus and big emotions weren’t just behavioral, but brain-based?
In this episode, I’m chatting with Amanda Anderson, Director of Parent Education and Support at Brain Balance of Utah and Arizona. Amanda helps parents better understand how brain development impacts focus, attention, emotional regulation, and even screen time habits.
We talk about how to respond with compassion instead of frustration, what to do when your child’s meltdowns feel overwhelming, and how to build stronger attention habits at home. Amanda also shares her personal journey with her daughter and how Brain Balance helps families transform chaos into calm through brain-based support.
If you’ve ever said “I don’t know what else to do,” this conversation will leave you feeling empowered, hopeful, and less alone.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How brain development impacts attention, focus, and emotional regulation
What’s really going on when your child seems “too emotional” or can’t sit still
How to create more space between your child’s behavior and your reaction
Simple practices to build attention, reduce meltdowns, and support resilience
The role of screens and why they make transitions harder
When it’s time to seek support, and how Brain Balance can help
Listen now → Ep 207. Understanding Your Child’s Brain and Building Focus with Amanda Anderson
Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Brain BalanceWe’re so grateful to partner with Brain Balance, a program committed to helping kids build stronger brain connections for better focus, behavior, and emotional growth. Their holistic, drug-free programs are changing the lives of families all over the country, including mine.Connect with Amanda Anderson:Website: brainbalancecenters.comInstagram: @brainbalancecentersDownload a free Build Better Focus Guide. You'll get detailed tips to help your child stay on task, concentrate, feel calm and build sustained attention skills.
Thank you for joining us today. Whether you're navigating tough parenting days or searching for new tools to support your child, there is hope, clarity, and purpose in the process.
You are not alone.
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Resources:
The Purpose Gathering Live In-Person Event – A transformative two-day experience for women ready to trade worldly hustle for Kingdom impact, where you’ll learn to infuse God’s wisdom into every area of life and discover sustainable success His way
Local to Gilbert/Mesa Arizona (For Mom Business Owners) Join our in person membership community
Need support managing your time well and creating systems to streamline your business? Join the Organized CEO Bootcamp (6 Week Group Program)
Message me on Voxer (My username is afreehan)
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
 

Ep 206. Understanding Your Numbers With Jaci North

What if your finances didn’t feel so overwhelming, and you actually felt excited to look at your numbers?
In this episode, I’m chatting with Jaci North, CPA and founder of The Peak CFO. Jaci helps women-owned businesses simplify their finances, gain clarity, and step into confident stewardship, without shame or confusing jargon.
We talk about money mindset, making strategic investments, improving your margins, and why stewardship is a key part of our faith and business journey. Jaci also shares practical tips for applying the Profit First method, dialing in your pricing, and taking the emotion out of financial decisions.
If you’ve ever said “I’m just not a numbers person,” this conversation will change your mind and help you feel more equipped than ever before.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why mindset and shame are often the biggest roadblocks to financial confidence
How to read a profit & loss statement without fear
What the Profit First method is and how it can simplify your cash flow
The truth about pricing and why many women undercharge
How to evaluate financial risk and make smart, faith-filled decisions
Why stewardship is a form of worship—and how to invite God into your money
Listen now → Ep 206. Understanding Your Numbers and Building Financial Confidence With Jaci North
Connect with Jaci North: Instagram: @jackie_thepeakcfoWebsite: whatthepeak.comFreebie: Profitability & Cash Flow Calculator
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I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway. Screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @thepurposegathering. Let’s encourage each other on this journey!
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The Purpose Gathering Live In-Person Event – A transformative two-day experience for women ready to trade worldly hustle for Kingdom impact, where you’ll learn to infuse God’s wisdom into every area of life and discover sustainable success His way
The Purpose Gathering Livestream – Can’t make it in person? Join us virtually and experience the event from anywhere!
Local to Gilbert/Mesa Arizona (For Mom Business Owners) Join our in person membership community
Need support managing your time well and creating systems to streamline your business? Join the Organized CEO Bootcamp (6 Week Group Program)
Message me on Voxer (My username is afreehan)
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