The First Man We Ever Loved

The First Man We Ever Loved

Father’s Day can bring gratitude, celebration, grief, memories, and sometimes all of those emotions at once. In this week’s episode, The First Man We Loved, we’re having an honest conversation about the men who shaped our lives long before we knew how much they would impact us. Ashley shares what it’s been like navigating life after losing her dad just a few years ago, while Chess reflects on losing her father as a young child and the lasting effects of growing up without him. We also asked dads a simple question: “What’s the perfect Father’s Day gift?” Their answers surprised us. Not one dad mentioned expensive gifts or gadgets. Instead, they talked about quality time, feeling appreciated, being recognized for what they do, and receiving something as simple as a handwritten letter from their children. This conversation reminded us that fathers need encouragement too. They want to feel seen, valued, loved, and affirmed. Whether you’re celebrating your dad, missing him, honoring a father figure, or raising children alongside a great dad, pull up a seat and join us for a heartfelt conversation about the first man we loved. Love, Ash & Chess

Best Friends or a Liability: You Decide

In a world where friendships can feel surface-level, temporary, or transactional, we're pulling back the curtain on what genuine friendship has looked like in our lives. In this episode, we dive deep into the kind of friendship that doesn't hide the messy parts, keeps showing up through every season, gives grace when life gets hard, celebrates wins without jealousy, and provides a safe place to be fully known. We talk about the highs, the heartbreaks, the healing, the laughter, and all the life we've walked through side by side. We also explore why some people have never experienced true friendship, the barriers that can keep us from authentic connection, and why community is so important for growth, healing, and living out our faith. Through it all, we share how pursuing Jesus together has strengthened our friendship and shaped who we are. And because no episode about our friendship would be complete without some fun, we wrap things up with a game full of questions, inside jokes, favorite memories, and all the little things that make our friendship what it is. Whether you've found your person or you're still searching for meaningful community, this conversation is for you. As always, remember—you always have a seat at our table!  Love,  Ash & Chess

Breaking What Broke Us: Generational Curses

Some family patterns don’t start with us… but they can end with us. 🫶🏼 In this episode, we’re diving into generational curses, unhealthy family patterns, and the learned behaviors many of us carry without even realizing it. From toxic communication and emotional suppression to relationship struggles, survival-mode coping mechanisms, and repeating cycles we swore we’d never become—we’re unpacking how these patterns get passed down from generation to generation. We share real-life examples, honest conversations, and the importance of acknowledgment as the first step toward healing. Because you can’t change what you refuse to recognize. Our hope is that this episode helps listeners identify the cycles they may have inherited, understand where they come from, and begin the work of breaking them so they aren’t passed on to future generations. Healing may start with awareness—but it changes everything after that. ❤️‍🩹  Bring a seat and join our table for this one.   Ash & Chess 💛💛

One Breakup Away From Cutting Bangs | The Breakup Episode

No names were used in this episode… but if you feel exposed, that’s between you and God. This week we’re talking breakups—the heartbreak, the healing, and the absolutely unhinged things people do after it ends. Why do we stay too long? Why do red flags start looking normal when we love someone? Why are we checking their socials while saying we’re “so at peace”? We get into blocking, stalking, breakup playlists, journaling their worst traits, and pretending a haircut fixed everything. Ash shares a deeply personal story about a proposal ending by text and how it changed the course of her future. Chess talks about being the one who has to walk away, even when love is still there, and finding closure without needing it from them. We also unpack the truth that sometimes people don’t leave because they stopped loving you… they leave because they got tired of asking for what should’ve come naturally. And yes, we end with a rapid-fire breakup game that tells you way too much about us. If you’re healing, hurting, nosy, or one breakup away from cutting bangs… pull up a chair, because you always have a seat at our table.  Love, Ash & Chess

Grinding Ain’t Glamorous Anymore

Are we chasing success… or just surviving exhaustion with cute coffee cups and packed calendars? ☕️ 🗓️  In this episode, we’re diving into the battle between hustle culture and the soft life. From glorifying being “booked and busy” to romanticizing rest, boundaries, peace, and slower living — we’re unpacking what these lifestyles actually look like in real life. We talk about which lifestyle we naturally lean toward, the pros and cons of both, and whether it’s truly possible to balance ambition with peace without completely burning yourself out.  Can you build the life you want without constantly being in survival mode? Or does the “soft life” only work if your bills are already paid? This conversation gets honest, relatable, and probably a little too real. If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting, addicted to productivity, or stuck between wanting success and wanting peace… this episode is for you. As always, join our table- there is a seat for you!  🪑  -Ash & Chess 💛💛