Her Identity Project: True Confidence and Inner Beauty for Christian Women

S3E13: Healing the Mirror: How God’s Grace Shapes and Restores the Way You See Yourself

In this heartfelt conversation, Ashley sits down with returning guest Nicole to talk about what happens when God begins to heal the mirror — when His grace reshapes and restores the way you see yourself. Nicole shares how her journey with makeup turned into a journey with God. From hiding behind foundation and planning a facelift to finally seeing her reflection through the lens of grace. This isn’t about makeup tips — it’s about transformation and restoration of self-worth. It’s about confidence, healing, and learning to see the beauty that was always there. 💗 In this episode, you’ll hear: * How makeup can shift from a mask to a tool for confidence and worship * Why grace changes the way you see your reflection * The “less is more” approach that brings peace, not pressure * Nicole’s real-life story of restoration and self-acceptance Stay tuned through the end — the Holy Spirit wasn’t done when the mics turned off! Ashley and Nicole continued talking about dreams, purpose, and obedience in a bonus episode dropping next week.  ✨ About True Beauty: True Beauty is Ashley’s six-week experience for women who are ready to see themselves through God’s eyes. Each Saturday morning, you’ll spend an hour blending practical makeup lessons, biblical truth, and a sisterhood circle that refreshes your soul. You’ll walk away confident, renewed, and with a whole new perspective on your reflection — and the world — through the lens of His love.   👉 Enrollment for True Beauty is open for just a few more days — learn more at https://heridentityproject.kit.com/d64b7f13a9 Want an easy way to review the show? Send a text and let us know what you loved ;) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433492/fan_mail/new] Join our sisterhood on this journey of becoming radiant and free! This is your space to grow with a community of women supporting each other as we step into true freedom. https://www.facebook.com/groups/948649984145133 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/948649984145133]  Help us grow the show and God's Kingdom!  Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram or Fb Stories and tag @ashleyiduda. We'd love to hear what resonated with you the most.  Rate & Review: If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and leave a five star review—it helps other women find these conversations and step into their God-given identity. 💛

S3Ep12: Rediscovering Your Reflection: Finding Confidence, Beauty and Identity in Christ

You’re not broken. You don’t need fixing. You need to remember who you are.  In this episode of Her Identity Project, I share my testimony and the honest story behind why I created True Beauty—the six-week group coaching program where we blend practical makeup skills, mindset, and Christ-anchored identity work so you can start seeing yourself the way God does. We talk about comparison, shame, inner healing, and what happens when you finally believe Ephesians 2:10 is for you: you were crafted on purpose, with purpose.  Hear why I teach makeup as a practice of courage—not to hide your face, but to help you meet it with love again, while learning simple, out-the-door routines that let your outer glow reflect the work God’s doing within.  What you’ll hear: * How a late-in-life identity shift with Jesus replaced years of “not enough” (and why it shows in your eyes) * Beauty as spiritual: why peace and joy are the real glow * Practical first steps: mindset, skincare basics, and expressing your God-given creativity with makeup * A gentle invitation into True Beauty (Beta)—the lowest price this program will ever be Enrollment is open now and the Beta price ends Tuesday, Oct 14. We start next week. Join us here [https://heridentityproject.kit.com/d64b7f13a9]or DM me “TRUE BEAUTY” on IG/Facebook and I’ll send details. (Conversation originally recorded with my friend Kristen Phillips—wife, mama, high school counselor, podcaster, and coach. Grateful for her thoughtful questions and heart.) Want an easy way to review the show? Send a text and let us know what you loved ;) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433492/fan_mail/new] Join our sisterhood on this journey of becoming radiant and free! This is your space to grow with a community of women supporting each other as we step into true freedom. https://www.facebook.com/groups/948649984145133 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/948649984145133]  Help us grow the show and God's Kingdom!  Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram or Fb Stories and tag @ashleyiduda. We'd love to hear what resonated with you the most.  Rate & Review: If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and leave a five star review—it helps other women find these conversations and step into their God-given identity. 💛

S3E11: Becoming Who God Created You to Be: From Fear to Bold Faith and Trusting His Plan

If you’ve ever tucked away a dream because it felt too big… If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re really worthy of the desires in your heart… If you’ve ever felt weighed down by fear, shame, or the lies of the enemy—this episode is for you. In this raw solo episode, Ashley shares the messy, faith-filled journey of becoming—what it really looks like to trust God when He calls you into more than you think you can handle. You’ll discover: * Why becoming the woman God created you to be is both terrifying and beautiful. * The role of bold faith in moving past fear and stepping into your calling. * What Psalm 34:5 teaches us about confidence, worth, and true beauty in Christ. * How shame keeps us stuck—and how God uses desire as a divine invitation. * Practical encouragement for taking one small step toward the vision God placed in your heart. 💡 Learn a simple everyday beauty routine to help you glow from the inside out. Save your seat in LIVE Makeup workshop on Zoom: Five-Minute Radiance. October 2nd or 4th, just $17.  Register here [https://heridentityproject.kit.com/c8cd5f8cc9]  💄✨ Ready to simplify your routine or refresh your makeup bag? Book a free 15-minute call to chat about your beauty goals and get clarity on your best next step → https://calendly.com/hello-ashleyiduda [https://calendly.com/hello-ashleyiduda] Want an easy way to review the show? Send a text and let us know what you loved ;) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433492/fan_mail/new] Join our sisterhood on this journey of becoming radiant and free! This is your space to grow with a community of women supporting each other as we step into true freedom. https://www.facebook.com/groups/948649984145133 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/948649984145133]  Help us grow the show and God's Kingdom!  Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram or Fb Stories and tag @ashleyiduda. We'd love to hear what resonated with you the most.  Rate & Review: If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and leave a five star review—it helps other women find these conversations and step into their God-given identity. 💛

S3E10: Breaking Strongholds & Owning Your Identity in Christ with Jen Brooks

If fear, shame, or “not-enough” has been loud in your life, this conversation with Jen Brooks will meet you right where you are. Jen shares her story, why strongholds can linger even after salvation, and practical ways to fight back with Scripture. She also offers two free tools—the Anchor Your Identity in Christ Bible study and the Spiritual Warfare Toolkit—to help you step into lasting freedom. About this episode: This episode is grounded, vulnerable and biblical. My guest, Jen Brooks, is a wife, mom of three, pediatric nurse turned Bible teacher, and the heart behind Anchored & Assured. She equips women to anchor their identity in Christ and walk in daily freedom. In this conversation, Jen shares her personal story of overcoming deep insecurity, how God broke the lies she believed, and why freedom is both a gift and a process. We also unpack: * Why feelings are valid but not your barometer of truth * What the Bible means by the “sword of the Spirit” (and why it’s actually more like a dagger) * How to build a simple “note-card” battle plan to fight fear and insecurity * Why you can be saved and still stuck—and how to step out of strongholds * The difference between getting free and staying free Timestamps: * 00:00 – Opening prayer + posture for the convo * 02:00 – Jen’s story: nurse to identity guide * 05:00 – Lies, insecurity, and bondage after salvation * 08:30 – Shame vs. safety in vulnerability * 12:45 – Feelings are valid but not authority * 15:00 – Choosing God’s Word over emotions * 18:30 – Note-card method for Scripture memorization * 21:30 – Rewiring your mind with repetition * 25:00 – Armor of God: why the sword is a dagger (rhema) * 27:45 – Identity & warfare are inseparable * 31:00 – Why the enemy targets your testimony * 33:30 – Daily dependence on God (John 3:30) * 40:30 – How to stay free once you’ve been set free * 41:45 – Jen’s free resources + how to connect Jen’s Free Resources: 1. The first chapter of my most recently published Bible study, Anchor Your Identity in Christ: A Study of Ephesians: https://anchoredandassured.com/anchor-your-identity-in-christ-free-chapter/ [https://anchoredandassured.com/anchor-your-identity-in-christ-free-chapter/] 2. The Spiritual Warfare Toolkit is 5 lessons I created to equip followers of Jesus for victory in spiritual battle: https://anchoredandassured.com/spiritual-warfare-toolkit/ [https://anchoredandassured.com/spiritual-warfare-toolkit/]  Connect with Jen: anchoredandassured.com | jen@anchoredandassured.com Connect with Ashley + Her Identity Project: * Join the Her Identity Project Sisterhood on Facebook * Subscribe to the Her Identity Project Podcast * IG @ashleyiduda Want an easy way to review the show? Send a text and let us know what you loved ;) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433492/fan_mail/new] Join our sisterhood on this journey of becoming radiant and free! This is your space to grow with a community of women supporting each other as we step into true freedom. https://www.facebook.com/groups/948649984145133 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/948649984145133]  Help us grow the show and God's Kingdom!  Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram or Fb Stories and tag @ashleyiduda. We'd love to hear what resonated with you the most.  Rate & Review: If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and leave a five star review—it helps other women find these conversations and step into their God-given identity. 💛

S3E9: How to go from Insecurity to Godly Confidence: Why You Don’t Need to “Measure Up” with Kristen Phillips

This episode is for Christian women and moms who’ve felt behind, “not enough,” or stuck in comparison—and anyone ready to stand secure in Christ. Join Kristen Phillips (M.S.Ed. Counselor & Christian Teen Life Coach) and Host, Ashley in a heartfelt and actionable episode that will make you feel like you're not alone when the doubts come creeping in. Kristen's teaches us how to use scripture as a tool for healing. It encompasses:  * Why “measuring up” isn’t a Kingdom metric * How comparison quietly steals joy * Head→heart tools: truth anchors, breath prayers, box breathing (4–4–4–4) * Worship as a faith + brain-science bridge (letting truth land) * Spot where “not enough” lives in your body; regulate your nervous system * Discernment prompts to test next steps with God * Ephesians 2:10 as a daily identity anchor: masterpiece, not a mess * Note: Kristen now serves teen girls, but these tools serve every woman (and equip moms/mentors) Podcast Swap 🎙️ Kristen joined me here, and I joined her show, Christ-Centered Coaching for Teen Girls—split into two parts on Apple Podcasts: * Part 1: Identity in Christ—Learning to Love the Girl in the Mirror → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/19-identity-in-christ-learning-to-love-the-girl-in/id1823465124?i=1000723577491 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/19-identity-in-christ-learning-to-love-the-girl-in/id1823465124?i=1000723577491] * Part 2: Identity in Christ—Learning to Love the Girl in the Mirror → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-identity-in-christ-learning-to-love-the-girl-in/id1823465124?i=1000723705670 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-identity-in-christ-learning-to-love-the-girl-in/id1823465124?i=1000723705670] Connect with Kristen Phillips * All links + FREEBIE (Anxiety Guide for Teens): https://linktr.ee/kristenphillips [https://linktr.ee/kristenphillips] * FREE virtual coaching for teen girls: email kristenphillipscoaching@gmail.com [kristenphillipscoaching@gmail.com] * You’ll receive a short Google Form questionnaire; after it’s submitted, you’ll schedule the free 1:1 virtual session. * Podcast: Christ-Centered Coaching for Teen Girls * Instagram: @kristenphillipscoaching * Facebook: Kristen Phillips Coaching Connect with Ashley (host) Overwhelmed by products or routine? Grab a free 15-minute Discovery Call—no pressure, just clarity on your next best step. 👉 https://calendly.com/hello-ashleyiduda [https://calendly.com/hello-ashleyiduda] Coming up * 🎉 Pop-Up Makeup Classes (dates soon) * ✨ Saturday Glow sessions—bring a friend * 🗓️ New episodes every other Friday, with occasional quick empowerment chats in between Follow Ashley on https://linktr.ee/ashleyiduda If this encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that she’s God’s masterpiece. 💛 Want an easy way to review the show? Send a text and let us know what you loved ;) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2433492/fan_mail/new] Join our sisterhood on this journey of becoming radiant and free! This is your space to grow with a community of women supporting each other as we step into true freedom. https://www.facebook.com/groups/948649984145133 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/948649984145133]  Help us grow the show and God's Kingdom!  Before you go, snap a screenshot of the episode playing on your device, post it to your Instagram or Fb Stories and tag @ashleyiduda. We'd love to hear what resonated with you the most.  Rate & Review: If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and leave a five star review—it helps other women find these conversations and step into their God-given identity. 💛