In this heartfelt episode of The Sisterhood Table, Ashley reflects on motherhood, faith, and the unexpected ways God shapes us through raising our children. Recording from Rome, Italy—the city where her daughter was born and where her family once lived—Ashley shares personal stories and lessons learned from motherhood, including navigating fear, surrender, grace, patience, and letting go.

Together, we'll explore how motherhood teaches us unconditional love, why we are never as in control as we'd like to be, and how God uses both the beautiful and difficult moments to grow us into stronger, wiser, and more faithful women. Ashley also shares stories from raising her children abroad, the challenges of single motherhood, the importance of caring for ourselves without guilt, and why exhausted, depleted mothers cannot pour from an empty cup.

If you've ever worried you weren't doing enough, struggled with mom guilt, questioned your decisions, or wondered if you're getting motherhood "right," this episode is a reminder that God never asked you to be perfect—only faithful.

Because while we're busy raising our children, God is lovingly raising us too. 🤍

Scripture: Isaiah 40:11

"He gently leads those that have young."

In this episode of The Sisterhood Table, Ashley has an honest and heartfelt conversation about dating with boundaries, wisdom, and Godly discernment in a world that often glorifies confusion, pressure, and emotional chaos.

Together, we talk about red flags women ignore, why small boundary violations matter, emotional maturity in relationships, and the importance of paying attention to how someone makes you feel — emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. Ashley also shares a personal dating experience that reminded her how important it is to stay grounded in your values, routines, peace, and relationship with God while getting to know someone new.

This episode explores the difference between chemistry and character, why rushing intimacy can leave women feeling emotionally empty, and how discernment often comes quietly through a lack of peace rather than dramatic warning signs. Ashley also discusses journaling, therapy, prayer, and self-awareness as tools for navigating modern dating with clarity and wisdom.

If you’ve ever questioned your intuition, struggled with boundaries, ignored red flags, or felt guilty for slowing things down in dating… this conversation is for you.

This episode is a reminder that healthy love should not require you to abandon your peace, disconnect from yourself, or compromise the life God is building within you. 🤍

In this special episode of The Sisterhood Table, Ashley sits down with Christian fiction author Catherine Brusk for a heartfelt conversation about faith, creativity, purpose, and the stories that shape us. Together, they talk about the beauty of writing, trusting God through different seasons of life, and how fiction can inspire hope, healing, and deeper connection.

As two women after God’s own heart, Ashley and Catherine share honest reflections about listening to God’s direction, staying grounded in faith, and using creativity as a way to encourage and uplift others. They also discuss the balance of pursuing dreams while navigating everyday life, motherhood, growth, and personal calling.

This episode feels like coffee with a wise friend — full of encouragement, honesty, laughter, and reminders that God can use our gifts in powerful ways. Whether you’re a writer, a dreamer, or simply navigating your own season of growth, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired, seen, and reminded that God is still writing beautiful things into your story. 🤍

Connect with Catherine Brusk:

📖 What Love Washed Up
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🎄 Forgiving St. Nick
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🌿 Catherine’s Website
www.catherinebrusk.com