Armed & Anointed with Ashley Russell

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  S3:E37 - Radical obedience reveals Gods purpose 23.07.2026 55min

  In this episode of the Armed & Anointed podcast, Ashley and guest Samantha Collins discussed their journey of radical obedience to God, reflecting on how their faith led them through significant life changes, including leaving and rejoining their network marketing business. They shared personal testimonies about how God's guidance manifested in unexpected ways, such as a spontaneous baptism and the decision to stay or leave their business roles despite external circumstances. The conversation highlighted the importance of faith, trust, and obedience in the face of uncertainty, as well as the challenges of letting go of offense and surrendering personal ambitions. They emphasized that obedience often requires stepping out in faith without full clarity, and that God's plans unfold in ways that may not make sense at the time. The hosts also spoke about the impact of their obedience on others, the role of spiritual covering, and the process of building a personal "Hall of Faith" through experiences of God's faithfulness.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Partner with me in Arbonne - Legacy Collective x Arbonne - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legacy Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Legacy Collective Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legacy Community Coaching Application - with Ashley Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Join the Armed & Anointed Insiders Community here: ⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/k5w9hcjr6j⁠⁠ → Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Creating a service led personal brand from your story Masterclass - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creating a service led personal brand masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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  S3:E36 - Offence is a trap you can't afford to fall into 17.07.2026 43min

  In this episode of the Armed and Anointed podcast, Ashley discusses the topic "Offense is a Trap You Can't Afford to Fall Into," sharing her personal experience dealing with a spirit of offense over a 3-month period. She described how this offense manifested physically as a weight on her chest that was only released when she prayed for the person causing her hurt, recognizing that the spirit of offense was not from God and needed to be uprooted. Ashley emphasized the importance of humility in dealing with offenses, including not over-explaining oneself to others and avoiding gossip, while encouraging listeners to bring their hurts to God rather than allowing them to fester into bitterness. She highlighted that offenses can be a trap that weigh down one's calling and spiritual growth, sharing that even valid hurts should be released through forgiveness to maintain a close relationship with God and allow His Holy Spirit to bear fruit in one's life.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Partner with me in Arbonne - Legacy Collective x Arbonne - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legacy Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Legacy Collective Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Legacy Community Coaching Application - with Ashley Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Join the Armed & Anointed Insiders Community here: ⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/k5w9hcjr6j⁠ → Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Creating a service led personal brand from your story Masterclass - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Creating a service led personal brand masterclass⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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  S3:E35 - Pastor Perspective with Alastair Sterne 10.07.2026 1h 7min

  In this episode of the Armed and Anointed podcast, host Ashley Russell interviewed Pastor Alastair Sterne (@alastairsterne) about his journey to faith and his book "Longing for Joy." Alastair shared how he transitioned from a non-religious background involving New Age practices and touring as a musician to becoming a Christian at age 22 after a spiritual encounter. He discussed his personal struggle with depression and how he found joy through practices like gratitude journaling, running, and connecting with nature. The conversation covered practical advice for new believers, including the importance of joining a local church, starting with the New Testament and Gospel of Mark, and developing Christian friendships. Alastair emphasized that while feelings may fluctuate, a mature faith is grounded in theological truths about God's presence and the authority of Scripture, which he encourages readers to explore through study and community.Alastair also has two books you can check out! "Rhythms for Life" and "Longing for Joy"CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Partner with me in Arbonne - Legacy Collective x Arbonne - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legacy Collective⁠⁠⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Legacy Collective Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠⁠Legacy Community Coaching Application - with Ashley Russell⁠⁠⁠→ Join the Armed & Anointed Insiders Community here: https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/k5w9hcjr6j → Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Creating a service led personal brand from your story Masterclass - ⁠⁠⁠Creating a service led personal brand masterclass⁠⁠⁠→ Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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  S3:E34 - The season is over 07.07.2026 37min

  In this episode of the Armed and Anointed Podcast, Ashley shares insights from her recent spiritual journey and Bible study in Deuteronomy 1. She discussed how God had led her to pause a previous episode about loss and grief, as she needed to go through additional healing before sharing it publicly. The main focus of this episode was the message "The Season Is Done," where Ashley explored three key points from Deuteronomy 1:6-46 about moving forward when God calls us to leave behind a season that has ended. She emphasized that when God initiates a new direction, we must respond with obedience and not stay in comfort or complacency, even when facing external challenges or discouragement. Ashley stressed the importance of recognizing who supports our faith journey and who might hinder it, noting that 10 of the 12 spies sent to scout the Promised Land brought fear rather than faith. She concluded by announcing plans to open a new low-ticket community ($97 Canadian monthly) to support people starting their calling journey, with more details to be shared on Instagram.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Partner with me in Arbonne - Legacy Collective x Arbonne - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legacy Collective⁠⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Legacy Collective Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠Legacy Community Coaching Application - with Ashley Russell⁠⁠→ Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Creating a service led personal brand from your story Masterclass - ⁠⁠Creating a service led personal brand masterclass⁠⁠→ Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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  S3:E33 - Create a testimony 23.06.2026 49min

  In this episode of the Armed and Anointed Podcast, Ashley discusses her post about "Building a Testimony" and shared her personal journey of transitioning from being a victim of her circumstances to creating a powerful testimony through small, intentional steps. Ashley explained how she spent years reacting to her situation as a single mom struggling financially, but eventually learned to make different choices by trusting God's guidance rather than focusing on her current circumstances. She identified several mistakes people make that keep them stuck in their stories, including mistaking current circumstances for their full story, needing the complete blueprint instead of trusting the architect (God), getting overwhelmed by the full picture and never taking steps, and writing themselves off with "why me" thoughts that are actually fear masked as humility. Ashley emphasized that everyone's testimony begins with small movements in their current situation and shared biblical examples like Joshua's march around Jericho to illustrate how God's plans often don't make sense to humans but lead to incredible outcomes when we trust the process.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Partner with me in Arbonne - Legacy Collective x Arbonne - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legacy Collective⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Legacy Collective Coaching Community is all about - ⁠Legacy Community Coaching Application - with Ashley Russell⁠→ Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Creating a service led personal brand from your story Masterclass - ⁠Creating a service led personal brand masterclass⁠→ Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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  S3:E32 - You can grieve while you grow, but you can't go back 17.06.2026 42min

  In this episode of the Armed and Anointed podcast, Ashley discusses the topic of grieving while growing spiritually without going back to previous ways of living. She shared her personal experiences of feeling called to change directions in her business and life, including the spiritual warfare and grief that accompanied these changes. Ashley emphasized that following God's calling requires moving by faith in what is unseen rather than relying on what is visible and logical to others. She referenced Hebrews 11:8 about Abraham's faith journey and explained that calling is just the first step in a process that includes faith, obedience, character building, and eventually fruit. Ashley encouraged listeners to identify what needs to be packed or left behind when feeling called to a new direction, to recognize that grief is natural during this transition, and to resist looking back or returning to previous ways despite the discomfort. She stressed that God provides guidance and holds us by the hand through the process, and that the promised land or calling is worth the temporary wilderness journey.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Partner with me in Arbonne - Legacy Collective x Arbonne - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legacy Collective→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Legacy Collective Coaching Community is all about - Legacy Community Coaching Application - with Ashley Russell→ Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Creating a service led personal brand from your story Masterclass - Creating a service led personal brand masterclass→ Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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  S3:E31 - When you dismiss the obedience, you miss the miracle 31.05.2026 42min

  In this episode of the Armed and Anointed Podcast, Ashley discussed Jesus' first miracle of turning water into wine, exploring the deeper spiritual lessons it contains. Ashley explained that the miracle demonstrates how God wants to provide for needs beyond what appears necessary, emphasizing that faith and obedience are essential components for receiving miracles. She highlighted how Mary's faith and obedience to do whatever Jesus told the servants to do was crucial to the miracle's occurrence. Ashley shared her personal experience of how God asked her to put down a successful network marketing business, which initially made no sense but later led to greater blessings when she restarted in a new way. She emphasized that sometimes God asks for "water" (obedience to difficult steps) before providing the desired "wine" (blessing), and that willingness to make multiple trips to the well without understanding the full timeline is essential for receiving God's blessings.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Partner with me in Arbonne - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ashleyrussell.arbonne.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Renewed Woman Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/252327719067260⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ In Person Renewed Woman Leadership Event June 4th-5th - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/aziptdqun8 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02⁠⁠
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  S3:E30 - How loyalty can walk you out of God's will 29.05.2026 25min

  In this episode, Ashley discussed how loyalty can prevent people from following God's will, sharing her personal experiences with this struggle. She explained that loyalty from a place of fear or wounds can mask disalignment with God's plan, using the example of Abraham leaving his home without knowing where he was going by faith. Ashley described how she had to make difficult decisions, including stepping away from her successful network marketing business despite the guilt and potential repercussions with team members. She emphasized the importance of being loyal to God's calling rather than staying committed to circumstances, environments, or people that no longer align with one's spiritual path. Ashley encouraged listeners to examine what they might be loyal to that keeps them out of God's will and to focus on holding tightly to God's vision while remaining flexible with the plan of how it unfolds.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Partner with me in Arbonne - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ashleyrussell.arbonne.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Renewed Woman Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/252327719067260⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ In Person Renewed Woman Leadership Event June 4th-5th - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/aziptdqun8 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02⁠⁠
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  S3:E29 - Feeling out of place comes before feeling aligned 25.05.2026 24min

  In this episode of the Armed and Anointed Podcast, Ashley Russell discussed her personal experience of feeling out of alignment and out of place as she transitions to a new season in her life. She shared how she had a difficult day when people she used to be close with in her day-to-day life began to distance themselves, creating a sense of loneliness despite having supportive people who understand her current identity. Ashley explained that this feeling of disconnection is natural during life transitions, particularly when moving from one season to another, and emphasized the importance of sitting with these emotions rather than avoiding them. She discussed how God meets people in their pain and encourages them to continue following His path even when it's uncomfortable, highlighting that feeling out of place is often a necessary step before achieving true alignment with God's plan. Ashley also shared insights about the Greek words for spirit and soul, explaining how aligning with God requires renewing one's mind and emotions to be in harmony with the divine.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Partner with me in Arbonne - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ashleyrussell.arbonne.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Renewed Woman Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/252327719067260⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ In Person Renewed Woman Leadership Event June 4th-5th - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/aziptdqun8 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02⁠⁠
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  S3:E28 - Resistance doesn't mean it's wrong, it means you're moving 09.05.2026 32min

  In this episode of the Armed and Anointed Podcast, Ashley discusses the concept that resistance doesn't mean something is wrong, but rather indicates movement toward one's calling. She explored several key points about navigating resistance, including how starting something new always feels unstable, movement can be threatening to both people around us and in the spiritual realm, discomfort is a natural part of following a calling, and resistance feels stronger when we haven't surrendered to God's plan. Ashley emphasized the importance of surrendering to God's guidance rather than trying to control everything ourselves, and discussed how covering our calling through prayer removes unnecessary resistance. She shared personal experiences from her own journey of starting a podcast and business, including periods of uncertainty and loss before experiencing growth.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Partner with me in Arbonne - ⁠⁠⁠⁠ashleyrussell.arbonne.com⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Renewed Woman Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/252327719067260⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ In Person Renewed Woman Leadership Event June 4th-5th - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/aziptdqun8 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02⁠⁠
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  S3:E27 - Marked by God with Jay Robinson 06.05.2026 56min

  Ashley welcomed Jay Robinson (@1jayyrobinson on Instagram) to the Armed and Anointed podcast, where Jay shared his inspiring journey from a young music producer to finding his purpose in serving God. Jay described how he grew up in a Christian household but struggled with balancing his musical ambitions with his faith, particularly after receiving a promising opportunity from Def Jam at age 16 that his parents discouraged. He detailed a pivotal moment in July 2020 when he experienced a spiritual deliverance during a family intervention that led him to fully surrender his musical career to follow God's calling. The conversation explored themes of spiritual authority, generational faith, and the challenges of stepping away from a built life to follow God's purpose. Jay emphasized that while God's gifts are irrevocable, true fulfillment comes from using them in alignment with one's divine purpose rather than pursuing worldly success independently of God's will.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Partner with me in Arbonne - ⁠⁠⁠ashleyrussell.arbonne.com⁠⁠⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Renewed Woman Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/252327719067260⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ In Person Renewed Woman Leadership Event June 4th-5th - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/aziptdqun8 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02⁠
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  S3:E26 - How do you know God's calling you and what to do next 03.05.2026 37min

  In this episode of the Armed and Anointed podcast, Ashley discusses how to recognize and respond to God's calling in one's life. She explained that calling isn't always about clear direction but can also manifest as desire, disruption, or dissatisfaction. Ashley emphasized the importance of obedience in following God's call, sharing personal examples of how small acts of obedience led to meaningful experiences. She discussed the cost of answering God's call, which often requires letting go of comfort and familiar circumstances. Ashley stressed that true freedom comes from aligning with God's will rather than seeking approval from the world. The episode concluded with practical steps for those feeling called, including identifying current disruptions or desires, making small changes in daily life, and being willing to let go of relationships or activities that no longer serve one's spiritual growth.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Partner with me in Arbonne - ⁠⁠ashleyrussell.arbonne.com⁠⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Renewed Woman Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/252327719067260⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ In Person Renewed Woman Leadership Event June 4th-5th - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/aziptdqun8 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02⁠
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  S3:E25 - Your process becomes your authority 29.04.2026 38min

  In this episode, Ashley discusses the concept of "Your Process Becomes Your Authority." She shared her personal experience of going through a refining period and how sharing her process openly on social media helped establish her authority without needing to appear perfect. Ashley emphasized that vulnerability without victim mentality is key, and that people resonate more with authentic processes than with shallow authority. She explained how sharing personal experiences and thought processes can help connect with an audience on a deeper level, using examples from her own journey and from other content creators. Ashley stressed that organic authority comes from lived experience and sharing the messy middle parts of one's journey, rather than trying to present a perfect image.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Partner with me in Arbonne - ⁠ashleyrussell.arbonne.com⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Renewed Woman Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/252327719067260⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ In Person Renewed Woman Leadership Event June 4th-5th - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/aziptdqun8 ⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02⁠
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  S3:E24 - Being God-led entrepreneur with Jason Horecky 25.04.2026 51min

  In this episode, Ashley is joined by Jason Horecky (@jasonhorecky on Instagram), discussing their journeys as entrepreneurs and how faith plays a role in their business lives. Jason shared his background running a religious statue business with his mother and his transition into coaching with Nick Komodina's Alchemist Academy. They explored themes of calling, surrender, and how God guides decisions, with Ashley sharing her own experiences about hearing God's voice and the importance of creating space for spiritual connection. The conversation covered Jason's recent content shift toward serving others authentically, rather than just pursuing clients, and how this has resonated with his audience. They discussed the challenges of following one's calling when it contradicts family expectations or cultural business norms, and the importance of taking action while surrendering outcomes to God's plan.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Partner with me in Arbonne - ashleyrussell.arbonne.com→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Renewed Woman Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/252327719067260⁠⁠⁠⁠→ In Person Renewed Woman Leadership Event June 4th-5th - ⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/aziptdqun8 ⁠⁠⁠→ Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02⁠
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  S3:E23 - Building your identity in God so the world doesn't build it for you 20.04.2026 35min

  In this episode, Ashley discusses the importance of building one's identity in God rather than allowing the world to shape it. She shared her personal journey of transitioning out of network marketing and going through a refining period where she lost her previous identity and visibility. Ashley explained how this process helped her understand the difference between loving her craft and focusing on the spectacle, and the importance of letting God magnify her work rather than seeking recognition from the world. She emphasized standing firm on values and working from alignment with God's timing rather than operating from urgency. Ashley encouraged listeners to reflect on where their identity is rooted and to seek a deeper relationship with God to discover their true purpose and identity.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Renewed Woman Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/252327719067260⁠⁠⁠→ In Person Renewed Woman Leadership Event June 4th-5th - ⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/aziptdqun8 ⁠⁠→ Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠⁠⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02⁠
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  S3:E22 - Staying slow when energy returns 09.04.2026 30min

  In this impromptu podcast episode, Ashley discusses staying connected to God after emerging from a slow season of refinement. She shared her personal journey of going from a noisy, busy lifestyle to a period of quiet and stillness, which helped her develop new spiritual practices and identity. Ashley emphasized the importance of maintaining space and silence in one's life rather than quickly filling it back up with noise and distractions when energy returns. She referenced Jesus's example of withdrawing to pray and discussed the challenge of sustaining a relationship with God beyond times of crisis. The episode concluded with Ashley encouraging listeners to practice 10 minutes of daily stillness with God and to intentionally create space for spiritual connection.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Renewed Woman Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/252327719067260⁠⁠→ In Person Renewed Woman Leadership Event June 4th-5th - ⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/aziptdqun8 ⁠→ Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02⁠
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  S3:E21 - Make your flesh heel to your spirit 01.04.2026 39min

  In this solo podcast episode, Ashley shares her experience completing her first-ever 3-day fast, discussing how it helped her understand the difference between her fleshly desires and her spirit's guidance. She described the challenges of fasting, including physical discomfort and spiritual attacks from the enemy, while emphasizing the importance of having supportive friends who hold you accountable rather than enabling comfort-seeking behaviors. Ashley highlighted three key takeaways from her experience: bringing flesh under spiritual control, being excited about having vision again, and the importance of rest. She referenced Proverbs 31 and Ecclesiastes to illustrate how proper rest and balance can lead to more effective productivity and spiritual growth. The episode concluded with Ashley inviting listeners to share the podcast with others if it resonated with them and announcing her next episode would feature a discussion with her friend Nicole about labels and being a Christian versus a disciple.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠@armedandanointed⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Renewed Woman Coaching Community is all about - ⁠https://form.jotform.com/252327719067260⁠→ In Person Renewed Woman Leadership Event June 4th-5th - https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/aziptdqun8 → Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02
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  S3:E20 - Tearing down idols 17.03.2026 55min

  In this episode of the Armed and Anointed Podcast, Ashley discussed the topic of idolatry and shared her personal journey of identifying and overcoming idols in her life. She explained that idols are anything placed above God, whether external objects or internal desires, and shared two specific examples from her own experience: her network marketing business and her Instagram following. Ashley described how God "apprehend" her by asking her to surrender these things, which initially felt difficult but ultimately led to a deeper relationship with God. She emphasized the importance of having the right heart posture and committing one's work to the Lord, sharing biblical verses that support this concept. The episode concluded with a call to action for listeners to examine their own lives and identify any areas where idols might be present, encouraging them to surrender those areas to God.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - @armedandanointed→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Renewed Woman Coaching Community is all about - https://form.jotform.com/252327719067260→ Wednesday Morning Worship - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Ground Up Brand Building - https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02
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  S3:E19 - Spiritual ware. Attack or agreement? With Samantha Collins 12.03.2026 57min

  In this episode of the Armed & Anointed podcast, Samantha Collins returns to join Ashley to discuss spiritual growth, ministry, and handling spiritual attacks. They shared personal experiences about finding their unique faith paths and ministry assignments outside traditional church settings, emphasizing that ministry is about stewarding influence through one's gifts, burdens, and areas of influence. The conversation focused heavily on distinguishing between genuine spiritual attacks and situations where people come into agreement with negative thoughts or circumstances, with both hosts sharing vulnerable stories about recognizing their own triggers and thought patterns. They concluded by discussing the importance of contentment and trust in God's provision, particularly through the lens of the Ten Commandments, especially the commandment about coveting, and how to maintain faith during challenging wilderness seasons.Ensure you head on over to Samantha's Instagram (@samanthamarycollins) to join the women's leadership Bible study.
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  S3:E18 - Building relationship and living a life for God with Kevin Crenshaw 03.03.2026 53min

  In this episode, Ashley Russell interviewed Kevin Crenshaw, known as The Heart Guy on Instagram (@the.heart.guy) to discuss faith-based creation, relationships, and personal transformation. Kevin shared his journey of transitioning from a successful relationship coaching business to full-time faith-based content creation, emphasizing the importance of surrendering to God's plan despite initial fears of losing opportunities. They explored how to maintain authenticity while incorporating faith into creative work, with Kevin noting that being true to oneself attracts like-minded individuals. The conversation delved into spiritual leadership in relationships, with Kevin advising women to focus on nurturing their partners rather than pressuring them to take on spiritual roles. They also discussed the challenges of feeling unaligned with one's purpose and the process of redefining identity through a deeper relationship with God. Kevin emphasized the power of prayer, fasting, and consistent spiritual practice in finding alignment and purpose. The interview concluded with a discussion on overcoming the fear of rejection and the importance of prioritizing a relationship with God over seeking approval from others.