How Ash Met Toby: They Met at Church… Then He Moved in With Her Grandparents, and a Surprise Proposal

In this season finale of The How’d You Meet Podcast, 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. 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. 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. Together, we talk about timing, friendship, navigating anxiety, and what it looks like to build a relationship grounded in faith and community. Ash is a morning announcer on The Light Melbourne and host of the Everyday Joy podcast, and she brings both warmth and wisdom to this conversation. 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. The Everyday Joy podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3n4MSYSYzpptL6wTruTeKp?si=e7ca0404b0d0459b Ashley's Instagram: @ashcouchman If you have a love story you want to share, please email: [email protected] If you wish to contact the host, Lauren Francis, please email [email protected] You can also follow her on socials @laurenmayf_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.