Ep 89. What do we do when we want to make friends as an adult? Today we talk about the importance of friends and how we can be good ones

Get in touch: everydayjoy@positivemedia.com.au

Ep 89. What do we do when we want to make friends as an adult? Today we talk about the importance of friends and how we can be good ones
Get in touch: everydayjoy@positivemedia.com.au

Everyday Joy

MAKING FRIENDS: Proverbs 18:24

1 John 4:19 — “We love because He first loved us.”

In today’s episode, Ash slows down a verse we’ve heard so many times we barely register it anymore. We’re called to love — not because people are easy, not because relationships are clean or convenient, but because God loved us first.

Ash unpacks:


What God’s love actually looked like: sacrificial, selfless, servant-hearted


Why Jesus didn’t just heal people — He called them higher (“Go and sin no more”)


The difference between emotional love and obedient, Christlike love


Why unconditional love must include accountability, forgiveness, and grace


How God’s love is proactive — He came to us first, long before we deserved it


What it means to reflect that same kind of love in messy, real-life relationships


Why bringing your flaws to Jesus is where transformation starts

If you’ve been wrestling with how to love someone in your world — or feeling unworthy of love yourself — this episode will help you return to the foundation: God loved you first, and He loves you fully.

1 John 4:19 &mdash; &ldquo;We love because He first loved us.&rdquo;
In today&rsquo;s episode, Ash slows down a verse we&rsquo;ve heard so many times we barely register it anymore. We&rsquo;re called to love &mdash; not because people are easy, not because relationships are clean or convenient, but because God loved us first.
Ash unpacks:
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What God&rsquo;s love actually looked like: sacrificial, selfless, servant-hearted
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Why Jesus didn&rsquo;t just heal people &mdash; He called them higher (&ldquo;Go and sin no more&rdquo;)
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The difference between emotional love and obedient, Christlike love
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Why unconditional love must include accountability, forgiveness, and grace
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How God&rsquo;s love is proactive &mdash; He came to us first, long before we deserved it
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What it means to reflect that same kind of love in messy, real-life relationships
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Why bringing your flaws to Jesus is where transformation starts
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If you&rsquo;ve been wrestling with how to love someone in your world &mdash; or feeling unworthy of love yourself &mdash; this episode will help you return to the foundation: God loved you first, and He loves you fully.

Love Isn’t a Feeling  | 1 John 4:19 with Ash Couchman

Psalm 145:18 — “The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.”

In today’s episode, Ash digs into a verse we often skim but rarely unpack. God promises nearness — but He also gives a condition: call on Him in truth. So what does truth actually mean when life feels confusing, subjective, or overwhelming?

Ash explores why closeness with God doesn’t start with perfection — it starts with honesty. Real, humble, bring-your-whole-self honesty.

In this episode, Ash shares:


Why truth can feel subjective if we’re not anchored in Scripture


The danger of relying on feelings instead of God’s Word


How calling on God “in truth” requires honesty, humility, and repentance


How to come to God when you feel lost, tired, or spiritually flat


Why spending time in the Word helps you recognise God’s voice


The lie that God is distant — and what Psalm 145:18 reveals instead


Why God often feels closest when we finally stop pretending

If you’ve ever wondered why God feels far or how to hear Him clearly, this conversation will help you recenter your heart, rediscover truth, and draw near to the God who is already near to you.

Psalm 145:18 &mdash; &ldquo;The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.&rdquo;
In today&rsquo;s episode, Ash digs into a verse we often skim but rarely unpack. God promises nearness &mdash; but He also gives a condition: call on Him in truth. So what does truth actually mean when life feels confusing, subjective, or overwhelming?
Ash explores why closeness with God doesn&rsquo;t start with perfection &mdash; it starts with honesty. Real, humble, bring-your-whole-self honesty.
In this episode, Ash shares:
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Why truth can feel subjective if we&rsquo;re not anchored in Scripture
</li>
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The danger of relying on feelings instead of God&rsquo;s Word
</li>
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How calling on God &ldquo;in truth&rdquo; requires honesty, humility, and repentance
</li>
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How to come to God when you feel lost, tired, or spiritually flat
</li>
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Why spending time in the Word helps you recognise God&rsquo;s voice
</li>
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The lie that God is distant &mdash; and what Psalm 145:18 reveals instead
</li>
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Why God often feels closest when we finally stop pretending
</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered why God feels far or how to hear Him clearly, this conversation will help you recenter your heart, rediscover truth, and draw near to the God who is already near to you.

When Life Gets Loud, How Do You Hear God? | Psalm 145:18 with Ash Couchman

Relationships can be one of the hardest parts of life — whether at home, work, or church. In this episode, Ash dives into Romans 15:5 and explores how God gives us endurance and encouragement to carry the right attitude of mind toward others.

Discover how to:


Press into God for strength and daily encouragement


Approach relationships with the love, compassion, and patience of Jesus


Prioritize others without losing yourself


Navigate differences in community, church, and workplace life


Build harmony by leaning on God, not just your own effort

If you’re looking to end the year with renewed perspective and a heart ready to love well, this conversation will help you press into God and embrace the joy of living in harmony with others.

Relationships can be one of the hardest parts of life &mdash; whether at home, work, or church. In this episode, Ash dives into Romans 15:5 and explores how God gives us endurance and encouragement to carry the right attitude of mind toward others.
Discover how to:
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Press into God for strength and daily encouragement
</li>
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Approach relationships with the love, compassion, and patience of Jesus
</li>
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Prioritize others without losing yourself
</li>
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Navigate differences in community, church, and workplace life
</li>
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Build harmony by leaning on God, not just your own effort
</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;re looking to end the year with renewed perspective and a heart ready to love well, this conversation will help you press into God and embrace the joy of living in harmony with others.

MAKING FRIENDS: Proverbs 18:24

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