In Totality with Megan Ashley

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EP 133: False Peace & Christian Unity with Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez Oct 20, 2026

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Can we disagree and still be united in Christ? This week I’m joined by my friend, author and pastor Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez, for a conversation about division in the church, biblical unity, and her new book, False Peace.

We talk about the difference between being one in Christ and expecting everyone to think, look, and believe exactly alike. We also unpack how pride, political labels, and social media can influence how we treat people, and why loving someone through disagreement requires humility, compassion, and conviction.

This conversation challenged me to examine how community is built, the Christian response to conflict, and making room for people whose experiences are different from our own.

As mothers of children with special needs, Pricelis and I also share why disability inclusion belongs in our conversations about diversity in the church.

Family, are we pursuing the unity Jesus calls us to, or have we become comfortable avoiding the conversations that could actually help us grow?

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EP 132: Contend with Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell Oct 13, 2026

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Heyy guys! We’re just getting back from ACCESS 2026 and we were so blessed to witness the Lord’s doing with 80K saints under one roof yearning and calling out for Him. The Lord met us all and so we’re just grateful to have been in the building and witness such an amazing experience!

With that, this week we have a special surprise as I’m joined by none other than my big brother and Pastor, Phillip Anthony Mitchell, for a conversation that feels especially close to home.

His FIRST book, Contend: Standing Boldly for Biblical Truth While Winning the War Within, is available starting TODAY, October 13! And he’s blessed us with some of his time to talk to us about what his writing journey has been like, and why now is the right time. We talk about what it means to obey God even when we feel afraid, pursue unity with humility, and keep our hearts focused on things that are true and pure Phil 4:8 CSB.

We also get honest about seasons of anxiety and discouragement, the difference between putting on a brave face versus obedience and trust in God driving our bravery, and what it can look like to invite God into the hard moments instead of only asking Him to remove them. This episode is just so good for all of us to listen to. Pastor Phil offers a heartfelt challenge to prioritize faithfulness, holiness, and intimacy with Jesus over worldly ambition.

I hope this conversation encourages you, challenges you, and reminds you that you don’t have to feel fearless to take a faithful step. Listen in, then join the conversation below: What part of our discussion stayed with you, and where are you being called to take a step of obedience?

This episode contains discussions about suicide, self-harm, and mental health struggles. These topics may be triggering or distressing to some listeners. We encourage you to listen with care and prioritize your mental well-being.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Free, confidential support is available 24/7 in the US. Please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org.

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EP 131: The Power of Petty Prayers: Forgiveness, Bitterness, Justice & Healing Oct 06, 2026

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You’ve forgiven them, so why does it still hurt? This week Nona returns to discuss her new book, The Power of Petty Prayers, and the difference between forgiving what someone did and healing from the impact it left behind. We explore what David’s prayers in the Psalms teach us about being honest with the Lord, trusting Him for justice, and surrendering fleshly desires to get even.

I also open up about the pain of a friendship breakup, what it revealed about where I placed my identity, and how the Lord has been challenging me to come to Him first. Together, we talk about recognizing bitterness, receiving God’s mercy, and examining the ways our own unprocessed hurt can affect others we come in contact with and/or do life with.

If you’ve ever said to yourself, “I’m over it,” while still carrying pain in an area of your life, this conversation is for you. God can handle your honesty. You don’t have to pretend with Him.

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EP 130: Mental Wellness & Christianity with Emy More Brookins Sep 29, 2026

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Can we love Jesus and still struggle with anxiety, depression, or OCD?

This week I’m joined by Emy Moore Brookins, host of the Saved Not Soft podcast and someone I love like a little sister, for a conversation about mental health, church hurt, and trusting God through suffering.

Emy opens up about recent diagnoses, her experience with spiritual abuse, and how she’s navigating therapy while remaining rooted in her faith. Together, we talk about the stigma surrounding mental health in Christian spaces, the freedom of being honest about what you’re facing, and what it looks like to seek help while trusting the Lord.

We discuss social media, the pressure to perform, and protecting intimacy with God while serving others, as well as living a faith that reaches beyond what we post online.

If you’re navigating church hurt, wrestling with your mental health, or trying to stay close to Jesus in a difficult season, my prayer is that this episode helps you feel less alone and encourages you to be honest with Him right where you are.

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EP 129: Stop Waiting for God to “Get Them Back”: Forgiveness, Mercy & Vindication Sep 22, 2026

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This week on the show Jay, Jordan, Nicole and I talk through the difference between vengeance and vindication, what Scripture says about loving our enemies, and how remembering the mercy we’ve received through Christ changes the way we respond to offense.

One question really challenged me: What if our vindication actually looks like having peace, sleeping at night, and continuing in what God has called us to do?

We discuss how unforgiveness can hide behind time and distance. Just because you’ve stopped speaking to someone doesn’t mean you’ve released what happened. Forgiveness can take prayer, wrestling, and surrender, and forgiving someone doesn’t require staying in a harmful relationship.

If you’re struggling with betrayal, bitterness, a broken friendship, or the need to prove you were right, I pray this conversation helps you bring that hurt honestly before the Lord.

Before you move on with your day, pause and ask Him: “Lord, is there anyone I haven’t truly forgiven? Search my heart and help me surrender what I’m still holding.”

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EP 128: Christian Influencers, Deconstruction & the Danger of Casual Christianity Sep 15, 2026

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Deconstructing Christianity isn’t always the same as walking away from God. Sometimes it could mean examining legalism, controlling traditions, or inherited beliefs so we can understand what Scripture actually teaches.

But what happens when we stop deconstructing false teaching and begin deconstructing the truth itself, rebuilding faith around our comfort, desires, or the opinions of people we admire online?

This week, I'm back with the team to talk about faith deconstruction, and the responsibility that comes with Christian Influence. Together, we discuss testing every voice against God’s Word, the consequence that comes with identifying, publicly, as a Christian, and why platform size does not determine whether you have influence.

The question is: Are our words pointing others toward Christ or giving them permission to compromise?

If you’re navigating doubt, or, stewarding a platform of your own, this episode is for you!

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EP 127: When Heroes Fall: How to Heal When Christian Leaders Disappoint You Ft. Lisa Fields Sep 08, 2026

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What happens when a pastor, mentor, or Christian leader you admire falls, and your trust is shaken with them?

This week on In Totality, I’m joined by Christian apologist, author, and founder of the Jude 3 Project, Lisa Fields. Tune in for a conversation about healing after the people we admire disappoint us, without losing our faith, ignoring the harm done, or abandoning accountability.

Lisa opens up about the personal heartbreak behind her new book, When Heroes Fall: Healing from the Aftermath of Sin. Together, we talk about church hurt, broken trust, grief, and the difference between admiring someone and placing them where only God belongs.

If you’re processing disappointment with a Christian leader, navigating spiritual disillusionment, or grieving the fall of someone who helped shape your faith, this episode is for you.

My prayer is that this conversation gives you language for your grief, courage to examine your own heart, and hope to heal in godly community.

People may fail us, but Jesus never will. With His help, the hurt we experienced does not have to become harm we pass on to others.

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EP 126: When God Moves Suddenly: Waiting, Obedience & Answered Prayer Sep 01, 2026

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Hey Guys! This week on In Totality, I’m back with Jay, Jordan, and Nicole in my new home, reflecting on God’s faithfulness through a long season of prayer, waiting, closed doors, and unexpected provision.

For nearly two years, I prayed about where my boys and I should live, where they should attend school, and what God’s next step was for our family. There were opportunities that fell through, moments when we came close, and times when I wondered whether I had discerned God’s will correctly. But while it felt like nothing was happening, God was preparing details, and people I couldn’t see.

If you’re waiting for God to move in a relationship, job opportunity, health situation, a relocation decision, or any other unanswered prayer, this episode is for you.

My prayer is that this conversation encourages you to stay close to the Lord, remain faithful with what He has already placed in your hands, and trust that He is working even when you cannot see it.

God is always working!

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EP 125: Honor Thy Mother: Healing Mother Wounds Without Ignoring the Pain Aug 25, 2026

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Ok family, I have a treat for all of us that I'm excited to share with you, and I mean ECSTATIC!

This week on In Totality, I’m joined by bestselling author, Bible teacher, psychotherapist, a daughter, a wife, and a mother, and so much more, Dr. Sarita T. Lyons! And guess what!? She's here with her new book, Honor Thy Mother, that's just released TODAY as this episode airs!

Many of us carry pain from complicated relationships with our mothers but don’t feel permission to name it, especially in the Church. Dr. Sarita helps to unpack the heart behind her new book, Honor Thy Mother: How to Grieve, Heal, and Make Peace with Your Mother Wounds, and remind us that sharing the truth about our pain is not the same as dishonor.

Tune in for an honest, biblical conversation about healing mother wounds, honoring a parent even when it's difficult to do so, how to set healthy boundaries, and breaking generational cycles.

If you’re grieving the mother you needed, navigating estrangement, afraid of repeating generational wounds with your own children, or learning how to honor a difficult parent, this episode is for you.

My prayer is that this conversation helps you name what hurts, invite God into it, and take a faithful step toward grief, healing, freedom, and peace.

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EP 124: Stop Trying to Get Even: Hurt, Forgiveness & Trusting God’s Justice Aug 18, 2026

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Hey Fam! In Totality is back this week and I'm here with the team for a conversation about forgiveness, anger, and the call of Romans 12: “Vengeance belongs to Me; I will repay.”

Forgiveness sounds beautiful until the wound is fresh and the apology never comes. So, today, I open up about my struggle with wanting to defend myself, have the last word, or “get a lick back” when I feel wronged. We unpack what it looks like to trust God as our defender, lay the urge to retaliate on the altar, and surrender the outcome instead of waiting for God to “get them” on our behalf.

We also talk through the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, why forgiveness doesn’t mean ignoring abuse or automatically restoring access, and how hurt can turn into anger, defensiveness, or the urge to clap back. The team shares what it looks like to pause, pray, name the real wound, and invite the Holy Spirit into hard conversations.

If you’re struggling to forgive someone who hurt you, waiting for an apology you may never receive, wrestling with bitterness, or trying to handle conflict in a way that honors Christ, this episode is for you.

My prayer is that this conversation helps you release the need for revenge, overcome evil with good, and trust God with the offense and the outcome. You can acknowledge what was wrong and still choose grace. Let God be your defender.

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