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What if what your family watches is shaping more than just your entertainment? In this episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley sits down with Chevonne O’Shaughnessy, founder of American Cinema Inspires, to talk about faith, family friendly films, clean entertainment, and why uplifting stories still matter. Chevonne shares how she unexpectedly found her way into the film industry, how one moment with her daughter changed the direction of her career, and why she believes families need more content that brings hope, joy, and connection. This conversation is for the mom who cares about what her kids are watching, the creator who wants to build something meaningful, and the woman who believes goodness still has a place in culture. In this episode, we talk about: • How Chevonne accidentally entered the film industry • The movie that gave her daughter anxiety and changed her career • Why clean and uplifting content still matters • What families are craving in entertainment • Why goodness still sells • The business side of faith and family films • What independent filmmakers often miss • How social media has changed film marketing • Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries and where families can watch Links: Listen to Confidence and Coffee: https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/confidenceandcoffee Ashley Henriott: https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/ Ashley’s Book: https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/book Coaching with Ashley: https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/coaching American Cinema Inspires: https://americancinemainspires.com/ ACI On The Go: https://www.youtube.com/c/ACIOnTheGo Chevonne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chevonneinspires/ Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: https://americancinemainspires.com/sugarcreek

What happens when the place that was supposed to feel safe becomes the source of your pain? In this episode, Ashley sits down with trauma therapist Veronica Thompson to talk about church hurt, sexual abuse, trauma, and healing through faith. This conversation explores how trauma impacts the brain, why so many people feel silenced in the church, and what it really looks like to bring darkness into the light and begin healing. If you’ve ever struggled to reconcile your faith with your past… this episode will meet you there. What We Talk AboutChurch trauma and abuseTrauma responses and emotional shutdownWhy abuse often goes unaddressedPower, silence, and control in church systemsBreaking generational cyclesHealing, boundaries, and faithWhat it costs to speak the truthHow God uses your story for redemptionKey TakeawayHealing is not staying silent. Healing is bringing truth into the light, even when it costs you something. Links🎧 Podcast: https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/confidenceandcoffee 🌐 Website: https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/ 📖 Book: https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/book 💌 Coaching: https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/coaching 👩‍⚕️ Veronica Thompson: https://veronicathompson.com

What do you do when life falls apart… and God doesn’t fix it the way you expected? In this episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley sits down with author, speaker, and podcast host Kirby Kelly to talk about grief, suffering, and what it really looks like to hold onto hope when life feels out of control. Kirby shares her story of loss, walking through addiction in her family, and how those experiences shaped her faith and her new book The Fabric of Hope. This conversation will challenge how you see suffering, strengthen your faith, and remind you that hope is not denial, it is rooted in who God is. ☕ What We Talk AboutHolding onto faith in hard seasonsGrief, loss, and unexpected sufferingWhy God doesn’t always remove painThe difference between hope and denialTrusting God’s character over your circumstancesWhy you are not too far gone for redemption💬 Key TakeawayGod’s goodness is not based on your circumstances, it is rooted in who He is. 🔗 Main Links🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/confidenceandcoffee 🌐 Ashley Henriott: https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/ 📘 Get Ashley’s book: https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/book 💌 Coaching with Ashley: https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/coaching 📘 Kirby Kelly’s book (The Fabric of Hope): https://fabricofhopebook.com 🎙 Subscribe + FollowNew episodes of Confidence and Coffee every Tuesday. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope right now.

What if the reason you feel exhausted… is not your life, but the people you're allowing into it? In this episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley sits down with relationship coach and author Daniel Ratner to unpack emotional vampires, narcissistic tendencies, and why so many women stay in relationships that slowly drain them. This conversation is honest, eye-opening, and deeply relatable, especially if you’ve ever felt confused in a relationship that looked good… but didn’t feel right. ☕ What We Talk About: What an emotional vampire actually isThe difference between narcissism and narcissistic tendenciesWhy empaths attract draining relationshipsEmotional safety vs surface-level “good behavior”The real reason you stay longer than you shouldThe “keeper vs drainer” frameworkBoundaries, self-esteem, and discernment in relationships 💬 Standout Moment: “You’re not tired… you’re drained by the people you’re calling love.” 📖 About Daniel RatnerDaniel Ratner is a relationship coach, speaker, and author focused on helping people build emotionally healthy relationships through self-awareness, boundaries, and emotional intelligence. Books mentioned: Emotional VampiresSunscreen LoveNever Feeling Loved AgainConnect with Daniel: https://coachratner.com/ ✨ Connect with Ashley🌐 Website: https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/ 📖 Book: https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/book 🎧 Podcast: https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/confidenceandcoffee 💌 Coaching: https://www.ashleyhenriott.com/coaching 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEgrgyXXzLZqeFaGTsxrkjQ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley.henriott 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyhenriott 🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ashley.henriott

What really happened after the New Testament? In this episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley Henriott sits down with Dr. Ward Sanford, hydrogeologist and author of the historical fiction series Cry for Jerusalem, to explore the fascinating history surrounding the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus and the events that shaped early Christianity. Dr. Sanford shares how historical fiction can bring biblical history to life by blending real historical events, prophecy, genealogy, and the voices of men and women who lived during one of the most dramatic periods in Jewish and Christian history. His Cry for Jerusalem series explores the years 63–70 CE leading up to the destruction of Jerusalem and Herod’s Temple, events documented by eyewitness historian Josephus. This conversation explores the historical context of the New Testament, why genealogy and prophecy matter in biblical storytelling, and how historical fiction can help modern readers better understand the Bible. Guest LinksCry for Jerusalem Official Website https://www.cryforjerusalem.com Author Page – Ward Sanford https://www.cryforjerusalem.com/author Cry for Jerusalem Book 1 – Resisting Tyranny https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QG3D5PF Goodreads Author Page https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19200906.Ward_Sanford

What does real surrender look like in a world obsessed with comfort? In this episode, Ashley talks with Bishop Daniel Timotheos Yohannan, president of GFA World, about missions, persecution, prayer, and what it means to truly know God rather than just know about Him. Bishop Daniel shares stories of national missionaries serving in some of the hardest places in Africa and Asia, explains why local missionaries are often the most effective way to reach unreached communities, and challenges the Western church to recover repentance, prayer, and simplicity. This conversation is honest, convicting, and deeply needed for anyone who feels the tension between comfort and calling. What you’ll hear in this episode– The story behind GFA World – Why millions still have little or no access to the Gospel – A powerful story of a missionary who returned after being threatened – Why persecution often clarifies faith – The difference between intellectual Christianity and truly knowing God – How prayer, repentance, and worship actually change us – Practical ways believers can support missions now Resources and linksBishop Daniel official website https://bishopdaniel.org GFA World https://www.gfa.org Bishop Daniel bio https://www.gfa.org/about/danieltimotheos/ Official GFA World contact and ministry page https://www.gfa.org/about/danieltimotheos/ Share this episodeIf this episode encouraged or challenged you, send it to a friend, share it on social media, and tag Ashley so she can celebrate with you.

What if intimacy isn’t something you “get back”… but something you rebuild? In today’s episode of Confidence and Coffee, I’m joined by Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith, who share their powerful story of healing after betrayal, recovering trust, and learning how to build true intimacy again. They introduce the concept of the Intimacy Pyramid, showing that intimacy isn’t just physical, it’s a thriving connection built on honesty, safety, trust, vulnerability, and only then, real intimacy. If you’ve been walking through betrayal, marriage pain, or rebuilding after broken trust, this conversation is full of truth, grace, and practical hope. What you’ll learn in this episode Why intimacy is a thriving connection that brings lifeThe Intimacy Pyramid and why honesty is the foundationHow betrayal damages safety and trustWhy shame and guilt block healingWhat rebuilding trust actually requires (not just promises)The role of vulnerability in restorationWhy individual healing matters for relationship healingHow grace makes room for recovery and forgivenessKey Quotes “Intimacy is a thriving connection.”“Hope is possible even after betrayal.”“Trust is built through consistent, trustworthy actions.”Episode Keywords intimacy, relationships, healing, betrayal, honesty, trust, recovery, marriage, communication, grace Chapters 00:00 The Power of Connection and Intimacy  04:52 Understanding the Intimacy Pyramid  10:42 Facing Addiction and Shame  16:29 The Impact of Honesty on Relationships  22:28 Healing Through Vulnerability  31:58 The Gift of Being Chosen  37:01 The Importance of Individual Responsibility  47:00 The Journey of Healing and Restoration  53:58 The Power of Hope and Grace  01:01:40 Outro If this episode encouraged you, leave a review and tell me what part spoke to you, I read them and they matter more than you know 🤍 Support the show If this encouraged you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe on YouTube. It helps more women find hope, healing, and bold faith. Disclaimer Confidence and Coffee is a Christian centered podcast. All conversations are approached through a faith based lens that honors Jesus and biblical truth. Connect with Ashley: Order Ashley's New Book Confidence Is An Inside Job Apply for Coaching with Ashley Connect with Ashley to be your Next Speaker! Subscribe to Confidence and Coffee here

Bravery is not the absence of fear, it’s obedience while your hands are shaking. Today I’m joined by missionary and author Heidi Nicole Elizarraraz, who shares how God called her to Mexico, how fear tried to stop her, and what it looks like to keep saying yes to Jesus anyway. Heidi and her husband founded Open Arms Mexico, a Christ centered nonprofit fighting to keep families together by providing no cost childcare to vulnerable families so kids stay out of orphanages and off the streets.  In this episode we talk about:  • Why you can be brave and still be afraid  • How disobedience can quiet God’s voice, and how obedience restores peace  • The David and Goliath mindset, your ending is not here  • Practical biblical guidance to overcome fear  • How the Church can actually protect families, and what sponsorship can do Links and resources • Open Arms Mexico, learn more and get involved • About Open Arms mission and work: openarmsmexico.org/who-we-are-copy • Heidi’s book on Amazon: Unleash Your Bravery: Saying Yes to Jesus Even When You’re Afraid  Call to action If this episode challenged you, leave a review and tell me what brave thing you’re doing this week. I read them, and we celebrate them. SEO keywords for the episode field Christian bravery, faith over fear, overcoming fear as a Christian, obedience to God, hearing God’s voice, Christian confidence, saying yes to Jesus, missionary story, faith and courage, Christian women podcast, breaking fear, trusting God Support the show If this encouraged you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe on YouTube. It helps more women find hope, healing, and bold faith. Disclaimer Confidence and Coffee is a Christian centered podcast. All conversations are approached through a faith based lens that honors Jesus and biblical truth. Connect with Ashley: Order Ashley's New Book Confidence Is An Inside Job Apply for Coaching with Ashley Connect with Ashley to be your Next Speaker! Subscribe to Confidence and Coffee here

What if real confidence is not loud, not performative, and not fighting for attention, but calm, grounded, and unshakable? Ashley sits down with Tara LaFon Gooch, host of Grasp Confidence, to talk about confidence that comes from Christ, identity rooted in God’s approval, and how to stop listening to the voice of fear, scarcity, and comparison. This conversation also gets practical about protecting your marriage and legacy by closing the small “gaps” the enemy uses, how gratitude becomes a living prayer, and why surrendering your will can unlock the breakthrough you have been praying for. What you will learn Why calm confidence is often the strongest kindThe difference between arrogance and depth, the money jar analogyHow to recognize the voice of fear vs the whisper of GodWhy comparison steals confidence, and how to break the cycleCollaboration creates legacy, gatekeeping shrinks your impactA practical way to close “space” in marriage and rebuild connectionGratitude as prayer without ceasingWhat surrender actually looks like when the math is not mathingFavorite Quotes “Confidence is calm knowingness.”“If the jar is full, it doesn’t shake.”“The voice of God is a whisper, the opponent is loud.”“The enemy creates space, close the gap.”“God backed confidence is not worried about a giant.”“I no longer want what I want for myself.”Scripture mentioned or referenced 1 Corinthians 13Proverbs 18:21 life and death in the power of the tongue1 Thessalonians 5:17 pray without ceasingJames 2:17 faith without works is deadJob 1 and 2David and Goliath 1 Samuel 17Armor of God Ephesians 6Connect with Tara Website: TaraLaFonGooch.com Podcast: Grasp Confidence LinkedIn: Tara LaFon Gooch Leave a review If this episode encouraged you, leave a rating and review. It helps other women find these conversations and keeps the show going. Support the show If this encouraged you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe on YouTube. It helps more women find hope, healing, and bold faith. Disclaimer Confidence and Coffee is a Christian centered podcast. All conversations are approached through a faith based lens that honors Jesus and biblical truth. Connect with Ashley: Order Ashley's New Book Confidence Is An Inside Job Apply for Coaching with Ashley Connect with Ashley to be your Next Speaker! Subscribe to Confidence and Coffee here

Today I’m joined by filmmakers and Christian parents D’Lytha and Nathan D. Myers, creators of the musical comedy Aria Appleton Shines. We talk about why entertainment is shaping your kids more than you think, how to set real boundaries with tech, and what it looks like to create culture relevant stories that honor Jesus without being cheesy. What you’ll hear in this episode Why “clean” content is not the same as pro God contentThe moment God called them to step out in faith and create the filmWhy parents have to check themselves first before blaming cultureTech boundaries that actually work, and why doom scrolling is discipling your homeHow to build a relationship where your kids tell you the truthWhat Aria Appleton Shines is about, and why kids get it even when adults do notWhere to watch the film and how to grab the Parents and Leaders Guide00:00 Intro and who today’s guests are  02:50 How God reconnected a friendship and weaved the story together  06:40 The radical faith step, selling the house, and starting from scratch  09:20 “I think I’m writing a screenplay” and the creative download  14:45 Five loaves and two fish faith, how the movie got funded  16:45 Why entertainment targets the vulnerable, and why it matters  20:35 The content gap, why kids content is not truly for kids  23:00 Relevancy matters, modern stories that still tell truth  29:35 Parents need lines, doom scrolling is discipling your kids  33:40 Big sacrifices that protect the family  42:50 The mother daughter relationship, having hard conversations early  49:15 What the movie is about, and what it teaches  50:20 Why it’s funny, satirical, and not safe for anyone  53:10 It’s a musical, original songs, and how it’s structured Watch Aria Appleton Shines and find everything in one place via the Aria Appleton link hub Connect with Nathan D. Myers and his official link hub Follow D’Lytha on Instagram Parents and Leaders Guide donation link is included in their link hub resources If this episode hit home, share it with a parent friend. And if you’re rebuilding what comes into your home, leave a rating and review so more families can find conversations like this. Support the show If this encouraged you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe on YouTube. It helps more women find hope, healing, and bold faith. Disclaimer Confidence and Coffee is a Christian centered podcast. All conversations are approached through a faith based lens that honors Jesus and biblical truth. Connect with Ashley: Order Ashley's New Book Confidence Is An Inside Job Apply for Coaching with Ashley Connect with Ashley to be your Next Speaker! Subscribe to Confidence and Coffee here

In this episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley sits down with Michelle Doane, founder of Imani Vegan Cosmetics, for a conversation that is equal parts powerful and practical. Michelle shares her story as a Vietnamese American refugee, raised by a single mother, and how surviving unimaginable hardship shaped her resilience. She opens up about living with cystic acne, how it affected her confidence, and the moment that sparked her mission to create clean beauty products that actually work for acne prone and sensitive skin. They also break down what most people never learn about skincare, including comedogenic ingredients, why product labels are often hidden, how misinformation spreads online, and the simple mindset shift that changes how you see yourself. What you’ll hear in this episode Michelle’s refugee journey and the resilience passed down through her mother Cystic acne, self image, and the “ugly duckling syndrome” many women carry Comedogenic ingredients, what clogs pores, and why ingredients matter The 3 P’s of skincare, potency, penetration, proven How to simplify your skincare routine without wasting money Mindset, confidence, and the voice in your head that tries to sabotage you A real conversation on faith, receiving, and the power of words Favorite quotes “Do you have a roommate in your head” “What happens to a weed when you stop feeding it, it dies” “It can be your darkest moment right now, dawn is coming” Connect with Michelle Imani Vegan Cosmetics, shop online and learn ingredients: imani.com Also available on Amazon Connect with Ashley Follow Ashley for coaching, faith based confidence, and new episodes weekly Subscribe on YouTube and leave a review on Apple Podcasts Love the episode Send this to a friend who is tired of feeling stuck in her skin or her thoughts Leave a rating and review, it helps more women find the show Support the show If this encouraged you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe on YouTube. It helps more women find hope, healing, and bold faith. Disclaimer Confidence and Coffee is a Christian centered podcast. All conversations are approached through a faith based lens that honors Jesus and biblical truth. Connect with Ashley: Order Ashley's New Book Confidence Is An Inside Job Apply for Coaching with Ashley Connect with Ashley to be your Next Speaker! Subscribe to Confidence and Coffee here

If you’ve tried therapy, prayer, self-help, and mindset work but still feel tense, overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck, this episode explains why. Ashley sits down with Kurtis Lee Thomas, breathwork expert and founder of the Just Breathe Foundation, to talk about how stress and trauma live in the body and how breathwork creates real release, not just insight. This is a grounded conversation about healing that includes science, somatic work, and faith, without hype or fluff. What You’ll Learn • Why the body holds emotional stress  • How breathwork detox works  • Why the gut is central to healing  • The difference between calming and releasing  • How to start breathwork safely  • Why kids and single moms need these tools Resources Breathwork Detox: https://breathworkdetox.com Just Breathe Foundation: https://justbreathe.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manfromthestars Support the Podcast If this episode helped you, please leave a rating and review. It helps more women find the show. Support the show If this encouraged you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe on YouTube. It helps more women find hope, healing, and bold faith. Disclaimer Confidence and Coffee is a Christian centered podcast. All conversations are approached through a faith based lens that honors Jesus and biblical truth. Connect with Ashley: Order Ashley's New Book Confidence Is An Inside Job Apply for Coaching with Ashley Connect with Ashley to be your Next Speaker! Subscribe to Confidence and Coffee here

This week on Confidence and Coffee, Ashley sits down with Kevin Crenshaw — known worldwide as The Heart Guy — to talk about spiritual warfare, identity, confidence, deliverance, trauma, leadership, and the difference between self-help and soul healing. Kevin shares his story of near-death experiences, addiction, homelessness, chronic illness, and the moment God completely dismantled his identity and rebuilt him. This episode is deep, honest, faith-filled, and wildly freeing. If you’ve been wrestling with your identity, your emotions, your confidence, or your faith, this conversation is going to breathe life into you. Connect with Kevin Here!  Support the show If this encouraged you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe on YouTube. It helps more women find hope, healing, and bold faith. Disclaimer Confidence and Coffee is a Christian centered podcast. All conversations are approached through a faith based lens that honors Jesus and biblical truth. Connect with Ashley: Order Ashley's New Book Confidence Is An Inside Job Apply for Coaching with Ashley Connect with Ashley to be your Next Speaker! Subscribe to Confidence and Coffee here

In this episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley Henriott welcomes Dr. Kathy Goldstein, board-certified acupuncture physician and founder of True Energy Skincare, to explore the connection between holistic health, emotional intelligence, and natural aging. Kathy shares her journey from Western medicine to energy medicine, offering insight into how emotional patterns show up in our facial expressions and how skincare can be used as a spiritual and emotional healing tool. Together, they unpack how embracing self-care from the inside out builds confidence, balance, and a deep sense of peace. Support the show If this encouraged you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe on YouTube. It helps more women find hope, healing, and bold faith. Disclaimer Confidence and Coffee is a Christian centered podcast. All conversations are approached through a faith based lens that honors Jesus and biblical truth. Connect with Ashley: Order Ashley's New Book Confidence Is An Inside Job Apply for Coaching with Ashley Connect with Ashley to be your Next Speaker! Subscribe to Confidence and Coffee here

In this powerful and raw episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley Henriott sits down with Howard “Quiggly” Chang, creator of the new faith-based toy universe Ancients and one of the original creative forces behind the iconic Ninja Turtles toys. Howard shares his inspiring journey from global toy designer to spiritual visionary. You’ll hear about: His life-changing spiritual awakeningDesigning Ancients—a groundbreaking toy line rooted in biblical heroesWhat it means to bring faith back into pop cultureHow the creative process connects to calling, identity, and legacyAshley and Howard go deep into spiritual warfare, creativity, parenting, purpose, and God’s undeniable timing. This episode is for every parent, creator, and believer navigating how to be a light in a world full of darkness. 🛒 Support Ancients & learn more: https://ancients.com 📍 Ashley’s PO Box: P.O. Box 245, Stephenson, VA 22656  📲 Follow Howard: @ancients_official 📖 Get Ashley’s book: Confidence is an Inside Job 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. It helps us reach more people with messages of faith, healing, and hope. Support the show If this encouraged you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe on YouTube. It helps more women find hope, healing, and bold faith. Disclaimer Confidence and Coffee is a Christian centered podcast. All conversations are approached through a faith based lens that honors Jesus and biblical truth. Connect with Ashley: Order Ashley's New Book Confidence Is An Inside Job Apply for Coaching with Ashley Connect with Ashley to be your Next Speaker! Subscribe to Confidence and Coffee here