In this episode, Ashly shares the story of her divorce and the quiet aftermath of abandonment — not just the end of a marriage, but the internal collapse of identity that followed. Through honest reflection, she explores what happens when roles fall away and how anchoring identity in Christ becomes the only foundation that holds when everything else shakes.

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

Reflection Question:

If the roles in your life were stripped away, what would remain?

In this episode, Ashly shares the experience of losing four women within one month and reflects on how grief reshapes perspective. Through sorrow and hope, she explores what it means to number our days, live intentionally, and trust God’s nearness in seasons of loss.

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” — Psalm 90:12

Grief may feel heavy — but it does not have to feel hopeless.

"When life gets messy...where do you go"? Annie F. Downs

In this opening episode of Wells & Wilderness, Ashly shares the heart behind the podcast and the question that shaped it:

What wells are we drinking from when we’re thirsty?

Ashly reflects on:

-Giving her life to God as a teenager — and what it looked like to slowly place Him on the back burner

-Navigating heartbreak, divorce, and identity shifts

-The difference between believing in God and daily surrender

-Running to temporary comfort during wilderness seasons

-The realization that she wasn’t being punished — she was being pursued

This episode sets the foundation for the series: learning to recognize the wells we run to, and discovering that only Christ truly satisfies.

If you’ve ever:

-Felt like your identity was shaken

-Placed God in the background while leading yourself

-Sought comfort in things that didn’t last

-Wondered why your wilderness season feels so long

This conversation is for you.

Reflection Question: When life feels overwhelming, where do you go for comfort?