Joy in the Junk

Why does more never feel like enough? In this episode of Joy in the Junk Podcast, we get honest about our constant chase for bigger houses, more clothes, upgraded cars, and the newest gadgets — and ask what it would look like to strip it all away and start simple. We talk about the guilt of resting, why "productive" isn't the same as "faithful," and ...

Can you laugh your way through grief? In this episode of Joy in the Junk Podcast, we dig into why laughter really is good medicine — backed by Scripture and a whole lot of real-life stories. From a 20-year-old bathing suit mishap to burning through Bibles with an engraving laser, we get honest about the messy, hilarious moments that carry us through ...

Holy Interruptions: How God Speaks Through Everyday Moments What if God is trying to speak to you in the middle of your ordinary day? In this encouraging episode of Joy in the Junk, Ashlee and Blair explore the beauty of holy interruptions—those unexpected moments when God gently redirects our plans to reveal His purpose. From a last-minute search for a funeral dress that turned into an opportunity to pray for a hurting stran...

Can you truly experience joy while grieving the loss of someone you love?

In this deeply moving episode of Joy in the Junk, Ashlee and Blair share personal stories of walking through the recent loss of loved ones and the powerful ways God faithfully carried them through every step of the grieving process.

How do you find joy when your heart is breaking?

In this deeply personal episode of Joy in the Junk, Ashlee and Blair share an honest conversation about walking through grief, caring for aging parents, finding hope in the middle of uncertainty, and learning to trust God's faithfulness through every season.

As Blair navigates the emotional journey of sitting ...

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right—but nothing seems to be moving forward?

In this encouraging episode of Joy in the Junk, Ashlee and Blair talk honestly about waiting on God's timing, discovering purpose in difficult seasons, and learning to trust Him when life feels uncertain.

Can joy really exist in the middle of pain?

In this heartfelt episode of Joy in the Junk, Ashlee and Blair have an honest conversation about migraines, chronic pain, emotional struggles, unanswered prayers, and the difficult seasons that leave us wondering where God is. Together, they explore how suffering isn't proof of God's absence—it can become the very place where His pre...

In this episode of Joy in the Junk, we sit down with licensed school-based counselor Amanda Ledford.  She has had 18 years in the school system and she comes to talk about what is really going on with kids and teens today. From the rise in anxiety and depression since COVID, to the hidden dangers of social media, to practical warning signs every p...

In this heartfelt episode of Joy in the Junk, we dive deep into what it really looks like to hold onto faith when life feels heavy. From unexpected joy found in a TJ Maxx checkout line to honest conversations about cancer, caregiving, suffering, spiritual growth, and trusting God in uncertain seasons — this episode is full of raw truth, laughter, vulnerability, and hope.

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What does it really mean to be transformed by God—and how do you walk boldly in the calling He’s placed on your life?

In this powerful and personal episode, we recap a meaningful women’s ministry event at Northbrook Church and dive deep into spiritual transformation, obedience, and what it looks like to follow the Holy Spirit in real time.

Using the beautiful analogy of a butterfly, we explore how salvation doesn&...

What does modesty really mean—and who gets to define it?

In this honest and thought-provoking episode, we dive into the heart of modesty, personal conviction, and what it truly looks like to live a life led by the Holy Spirit. From everyday clothing choices to deeper spiritual decisions, we unpack how our intentions, maturity, and relationship with God shape the way we live and present ourselves.

This conversation goes far be...

What do you do when it feels like everyone around you is hearing from God… but you’re not?

In this deeply honest and relatable episode, we talk about what it really means to hear God’s voice, trust His timing, and stay obedient—even when He feels silent.

If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, comparison, or the temptation to “jump ahead” when God hasn’t spoken yet, this conversation wil...

What do you do when you find yourself in a low season… and you don’t even have a clear reason why?

In this honest and deeply relatable episode, we talk about walking through spiritual valleys, battling uncertainty, and learning to trust God when emotions feel heavy and direction feels unclear.

Because let’s be real—faith isn’t always a mountaintop moment.

Sometimes it looks like: • Quiet tears you can...

Let’s just go ahead and say it… All babies are not cute. 😅

Yep—we went there.

But what starts as a funny and honest conversation about beauty quickly turns into something much deeper: how we define beauty, the difference between truth and opinion, and why our worth can’t be based on what the world sees.

In this real, unfiltered episode, we talk about: ✨ Why beauty truly is “in the eye of the beholder...

In this episode of "Joy in the Junk," hosts Ashlee and Blair explore themes of hospitality, spiritual discipline, and finding peace amidst life's busyness, centered on their recent experiences in ministry and daily life.

A significant portion of the conversation focuses on a recent women’s event where both Ashlee and Blair spoke at a small country church in Mill Spring, North Carolina. They...

What does holiness actually look like in everyday life?

In this episode of Joy in the Junk, we talk about how God doesn’t just meet us on the mountaintops—He meets us in the laundry rooms, car rides, quiet mornings, busy schedules, and ordinary moments we usually overlook.

So often we think holiness has to be dramatic or visible to others. But Scripture reminds us that holiness is less about performance and more about p...

Are affirmations actually helping you… or quietly leading you into discouragement?

In this honest, faith-filled conversation, we break down the difference between worldly affirmations, manifestation culture, and true biblical truth—and why what you speak over yourself matters more than you think.

The world says: 👉 “I am strong.” 👉 “I am enough.” 👉 “Speak it ...

What if changing lives didn’t start with a sermon… but with a meal?

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, we sit down with Tammy, founder of Anchor of Hope, a ministry born from simple obedience and a heart to serve. What started as a small Bible study project quickly became a life-changing outreach serving the unhoused community—one Friday at a time.

Tammy didn’t have a ba...

Why is it that trusting God sounds so good… until it actually requires us to let go of control? In this honest and relatable conversation, we dive into the real struggle of surrender—what it means to truly yield to God, why we fight it so hard, and how our need for control often leads us straight into anxiety, fear, and spiraling thoughts. We unpack how control can feel safer than faith, even though it ultimately leave...