Confidence and Coffee

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 Websitehttps://www.cryforjerusalem.comAuthor Page – Ward Sanfordhttps://www.cryforjerusalem.com/authorCry for Jerusalem Book 1 – Resisting Tyrannyhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QG3D5PFGoodreads Author Pagehttps://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 nowResources and linksBishop Daniel official websitehttps://bishopdaniel.orgGFA Worldhttps://www.gfa.orgBishop Daniel biohttps://www.gfa.org/about/danieltimotheos/Official GFA World contact and ministry pagehttps://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.