Conversations Unscripted with Ashley from SimplyBlessedDesignz

Do you usually make New Year’s resolutions?

Every year about this time, the world gets loud with fresh starts, big plans, and everything we’re “supposed” to change when the calendar flips. But tonight’s conversation isn’t about pressure, hype, or trying to overhaul your life overnight. It’s about slowing down, catching your breath, and stepping into the new year with grace instead of guilt.

In this episode of Unscripted Conversations, we’re taking a quiet, honest look back on the year behind us and learning how to move forward with gratitude, steady hope, and...

Love wrapped in cloth is one of the quietest details of the Christmas story, yet it carries so much meaning. In this episode of Unscripted Conversations, we slow down and reflect on what it means that Jesus chose humility, gentleness, and closeness over comfort. Through Luke 2, Philippians 2, and 2 Corinthians 8, we look at how this simple moment in the manger still speaks to real life today, especially during the busy Christmas season. This conversation is an invitation to pause, breathe, and remember that love doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.

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In this episode of Unscripted Conversations, we’re talking about the kind of hope that refuses to burn out, even when life hands you seasons that feel dark, heavy, or just plain exhausting. The light Jesus brings isn’t fragile — it’s steady, powerful, and able to shine right through grief, stress, loneliness, and the tender spots the holidays always seem to stir up.

We dig into John 1:5, Psalm 34:18, Matthew 5:14–16, and two powerful Proverbs that remind us what it looks like to carry His light into the lives of the people around us. If your heart needs reassuranc...

Life is loud, y’all. Schedules are packed, planners are full, and the middle of the day has a way of swallowing us whole before we even realize it. In today’s episode, “Making Space for Him in the Middle,” we’re talking about what it looks like to invite Jesus into the part of our day that tends to get the least of our attention — the messy middle.

We dive into Matthew 11:28, Revelation 3:20, and the manger scene in Luke 2, pulling out the reminder that Jesus never asked us for perfection… just room. Even a sliver. Even a breath.

This week on Unscripted Conversations, we’re talking straight to the heart of the holiday season—the loud years, the quiet years, the busy years, and the years that feel different than you ever expected. Using Hebrews 10–11 as our anchor, we walk through what it really means to hold fast to your faith, your peace, and your sense of purpose even when traditions shift, people scatter, schedules change, and the Thanksgiving table doesn’t look like it used to.

I share stories from my childhood at my Noni’s house—cousins circled on the floor, ads spread e...

Faith that moves feet isn’t quiet faith—it’s faith in action. In this episode, we dig into James 2–3 and talk about what it means to live out a faith that doesn’t just speak, but actually moves. This is the kind of faith that serves, forgives, gives, listens, and keeps walking even when life feels heavy. It’s gritty, real, practiced faith—and it leaves footprints.

We talk about taming the tongue, loving like Jesus, walking out what we say we believe, and letting God shape our actions, not just our intentions. If you’ve been asking God...

In The Sound of Maturity, Ashley opens her heart about what it truly means to grow in faith through 1 Corinthians 14 — when speaking with love and living with order become the soundtrack of spiritual growth.

From counting pennies at the kitchen table to learning when to stay silent and when to speak, Ashley shares how God uses every season to sand down our rough edges and teach us peace over panic. This episode reminds us that maturity isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. It’s about listening before speaking, trusting before reacting, and letting God bring order wher...

What does love in real life actually look like? In this heartfelt episode, Ashley unpacks 1 Corinthians 13 and reminds us that love isn’t just a verse — it’s how we live. From patience in the everyday to kindness when no one’s watching, this episode will leave you encouraged to show love that lasts.

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You ever notice how October feels like a slow goodbye? The air cools, the evenings come quicker, and everything in creation starts to let go.

In this episode of Unscripted Conversations, Ashley shares a heartfelt reminder to slow down before the holidays hit full speed. It’s not about hustling—it’s about surrendering and staying.

If you’ve been running on empty, trying to do all the things, this one will meet you right where you are. Through scripture, reflection, and a little real-life honesty, Ashley invites you to breathe again and rest in God’s ti...

You ever look around and think, “This isn’t how I pictured my life turning out”? The plan made sense, you prayed over it, you worked for it—and then suddenly, everything shifted. Doors closed, timing fell apart, and dreams changed shape.

But friend, the plan may have changed… the purpose didn’t.

In this heartfelt episode of Unscripted Conversations, Ashley from SimplyBlessedDesignz dives deep into what it means to trust God when life looks different than you expected. Through scripture, prayer, and real talk, she reminds us that God’s calling on your life hasn’t been ca...

In this episode of Unscripted Conversations, we’re diving deep into a truth that hits home for just about everyone—change is not the enemy.

When life feels turned upside down, it’s easy to think God forgot the plan. But sometimes, the shaking is what sets you free. We’ll talk about how to trust His timing, how to stop fearing transition, and how to see change as proof that you’re still growing.

You’ll walk away with a heart full of peace, a little humor, and a reminder that even when things...

In this heartfelt episode, Ashley shares how living gathered and grateful opens our hearts to see God in every moment — from laughter around the supper table to quiet prayers before bed. With scripture, stories, and southern warmth, this one will leave you smiling, reflecting, and maybe even reaching for a tissue.

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Hey y’all, welcome back to Unscripted Conversations with Ashley from SimplyBlessedDesignz.

Comparison is sneaky — it slips in, steals your peace, and leaves you feeling like you don’t measure up. But gratitude? Gratitude is the guard dog that keeps joy safe.

In this episode, we’re talking about The Gift of Less — how letting go of comparison makes room for more: more peace, more joy, and more Jesus. You’ll hear:
• How comparison steals your blessings
• Why gratitude flips the script on a hard day
• What Paul’s “recipe” for contentment really is (Phil. 4:11–13...

Don’t miss the miracle, y’all. In this week’s episode of Unscripted Conversations, we’re talking about how God shows up in the everyday with provision, peace, and contentment.

I share one of my own miracle stories from when I was a single mama with thirty dollars to feed my boys, and how God provided in a way I’ll never forget. We’ll look at the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6, Jesus as the Bread of Life in John 6, the call to contentment in 1 Timothy 6, and the comfort of Psalm 23.

The big takeaway? The...

Are you a professional worrier like me?  If your brain can spin a “what if” story in 30 seconds flat, this episode is for you. In The Power of Praise – Turning Worry into Worship, I share how Philippians 4:6–7, Psalm 34:1, 2 Chronicles 20:22, Acts 16, and Isaiah 61:3 invite us to trade panic for peace.

We’ll talk about why praise shifts the atmosphere, how worship can crack open the blinds and let the light in, and why sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is sing in the middle of the storm. Along the way, I’ll share real stories from my own life —...

Gratitude and humility — two simple words that can completely change the way we live. In this episode of Unscripted Conversations (S2E16), Ashley invites you to pull up a chair on the porch and lean into what it really looks like to live with a thankful heart.

We’ll talk about:
 ✨ Why gratitude is more than a quick “thank You, Lord” before supper — and how it reshapes the ordinary moments of life.
 ✨ How true humility isn’t weakness, but strength rooted in God’s grace.
 ✨ What happens when gratitude and humility walk hand in hand in our daily faith...

Ever felt like you don’t quite fit in? Like everyone else has a place at the table but you? Y'all, this one’s for you.

In this episode of Unscripted Conversations, we’re talking about what it really means to have belonging in God’s family — and how to rest in the truth that there’s always room for you.

Join me for heartfelt stories, scripture, and a reminder that you are chosen, loved, and never alone.

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When life finally slows down, our minds often speed up. In this front-porch conversation, Ashley unpacks why quiet isn’t failure—it’s an invitation. We talk about trading hustle for holy rest, redefining productivity around fruit that lasts, and learning to carry only what matters: faith, family, and the Fruit of the Spirit. Scriptures: Psalm 46:10, Matthew 11:28–30, John 15:5, Galatians 5–6, Philippians 4:13. 

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In Episode 13 of Unscripted Conversations, Ashley shares lessons from canning season and how they relate to preserving the good stuff God is doing in our lives. Just like jars hold the harvest, our hearts are called to hold onto faith, hope, and truth. Join Ashley for a porch conversation filled with humor, real talk, and encouragement to carry into your own season.

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What does it really look like to live out the Fruit of the Spirit in your everyday life? In this heartfelt front porch conversation, Ashley breaks down each fruit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—and shares how they take root and grow when we stay connected to God. You’ll laugh, reflect, and maybe grab your Bible as we explore practical ways to walk in the Spirit, even on the hard days.

Whether you’ve studied Galatians 5:22-23 before or you’re hearing it fresh, this episode will encourage you to slow down, dig...

Sometimes the hardest part of spiritual growth isn’t the planting… it’s the pruning.

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about what it means to close the garden gate—to walk away from what no longer serves your peace, your purpose, or the God-given growth you’ve been working so hard to protect. 

This message is for the one who: