Ever caught yourself thinking, “Why is this taking so long? I thought I’d be further by now. God, please make it make sense.” You’re not alone.

In this episode, Ash and Lydia dive into one of the most quoted (and most misunderstood) verses in Scripture:

Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”

It’s often used like a motivational slogan—I can achieve anything!—but Paul was actually talking about something deeper: learning to be content in every season, whether life feels full or empty, easy or painfully slow.

They chat honestly about:
• Feeling behind on the promises God has spoken
• The frustration of waiting when we want everything “yesterday”
• Why Philippians 4:13 is about endurance, not achievement
• The difference between self-power and God-dependence
• What it looks like to stop carrying weight we were never meant to hold

Lydia opens up about how confusing the journey with God can feel—“Why? How? What’s going on? Please make it make sense.” Ash reflects on how quickly we try to power through life on our own strength instead of resting in His.

This conversation is a gentle reminder that Philippians 4:13 isn’t a promise of a problem-free life—it’s a promise that with Christ, we can endure whatever season we’re in. We don’t have to do everything. He does His part, we do ours—and we’re never walking alone.

If you’re tired, waiting, or wondering why life looks different to what you imagined, this episode is for you.

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Do you ever read a verse about God blessing us and secretly think, “Okay… but does that mean I’ll get what I want?” 😅

In this episode, Ash and Lydia unpack 2 Corinthians 9:8:
“And God is able to bless you abundantly so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

They talk honestly about how easy it is to read this as a transaction—I give, God gives back—when Paul is actually talking about something deeper: a heart shaped by generosity, not fear.

Lydia brings beautiful context about how this passage isn’t about luxury, but about reflecting the gospel through joyful giving. Ash shares how we can slip into holding tightly to money, worried we’ll “run out,” instead of trusting God as the true source of provision.

Together they explore:
• The difference between provision and prosperity
• Why generosity is a posture, not a formula
• How God blesses in ways that aren’t just financial
• The challenge of letting go when money feels like security
• The powerful example of the widow who gave everything

This conversation will gently challenge you to ask:
Is money serving me… or am I serving it?

Because God doesn’t promise yachts and mansions—but He does promise all we need to do the good work He’s called us to.

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We’re just going to say it: suffering sucks. No one chooses it, no one enjoys it, and yet somehow it finds all of us. In this episode, Ash and Lydia get honest about Romans 5:3–4:

“We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”

They unpack what this verse is really saying—not celebrating pain, but celebrating what God can do in the middle of it. Lydia shares how loneliness, loss, and starting life again shaped her faith, and Ash opens up about the lies anxiety whispers when life feels overwhelming.

This conversation is for anyone who’s ever thought:
• “God, are you even there?”
• “Why does growth have to hurt?”
• “I don’t want more character—I want out.”

You’ll be reminded that hardship doesn’t mean you’re outside God’s will, that hope isn’t wishful thinking but confident expectation, and that the very thing stretching you might one day help someone else survive their storm.

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