<p><strong>In this season finale of <em>The How’d You Meet Podcast</em>, Lauren sits down with Ashley Couchman to hear the story of how she met her husband, Toby. A story that began on the very first day of a brand new church.</strong></p><br><p>Toby had just moved from Queensland to help plant the church, while Ash and her family had been searching for a church home for over two years. When they both arrived at that very first service, neither of them could have known what would eventually unfold.</p><br><p>After building a strong foundation of friendship, their relationship grew over time into something deeper. From Toby moving in with Ash’s grandparents, to a surprise proposal during a girls’ trip in Tasmania, their story is filled with unexpected moments and thoughtful intention.</p><br><p>Together, we talk about timing, friendship, navigating anxiety, and what it looks like to build a relationship grounded in faith and community.</p><br><p>Ash is a morning announcer on The Light Melbourne and host of the <em>Everyday Joy</em> podcast, and she brings both warmth and wisdom to this conversation.</p><br><p>This episode is a meaningful and fitting close to Season One, a reminder that God’s timing is intentional, and that some of the most significant stories begin in the most unexpected ways.</p><br><p>The Everyday Joy podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3n4MSYSYzpptL6wTruTeKp?si=e7ca0404b0d0459b</p><p>Ashley's Instagram: @ashcouchman</p><br><p><br></p><p>If you have a love story you want to share, please email: [email protected]</p><p>If you wish to contact the host, Lauren Francis, please email [email protected]</p><br><p>You can also follow her on socials @laurenmayf_</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>