Know It. Live It. with Ashley McDonald Wed, 20 May 2026 16:42:50 -0400 https://www.ashleymcdonald.co/ en-us © 2026 Know It. Live It. with Ashley McDonald yes 9fd503a6-4138-5b6a-83d7-624211e94441 scaccesschurch episodic false Welcome to Know It. Live It. with Ashley McDonald where we will open God’s Word together and let it sink from our head to our heart. 


You’ll be motivated to action while your faith is built, your spirit strengthened and your mind renewed. 


Let’s get equipped. Let’s be encouraged. And let’s accept the challenge to grow together.


Grab your cup of coffee or green tea or whatever fits your fancy, your Bible, a notebook and pen, and let’s grow!


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Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Christian, discipleship, Bible, faith, encouragement, growth, renewal, motivation, women, spirituality, transformation, lifestyle scaccesschurch https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ezy11irp1xdjdlabtyha5w505d1h?.jpg Know It. Live It. with Ashley McDonald https://www.ashleymcdonald.co/ Episode 15: A Bad Sound or Holy Noise? Episode 15: A Bad Sound or Holy Noise? Join me this week as I teach on a cacophony of praise. What even is it? I discuss how this is found in scripture and why it is important to us as believers. 

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]]> Join me this week as I teach on a cacophony of praise. What even is it? I discuss how this is found in scripture and why it is important to us as believers. 

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald
Website: www.ashleymcdonald.co  
Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co
Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> https://www.ashleymcdonald.co/ scaccesschurch Buzzsprout-19174462 Thu, 14 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1743 Christian podcast, Bible study, women of faith, faith in Jesus, biblical living, Christian women, discipleship, spiritual growth, prayer life, Christian encouragement, faith and life, Christian motherhood, women’s ministry, God’s Word, daily devotionals, full false Episode 14: Prayers That Transform- Ephesians 1 Episode 14: Prayers That Transform- Ephesians 1 Praying the Word of God is transformational! Whether you already engage in these types of prayers or if you’ve never done this, join me as we dive into the simple how-to’s of praying scripture. The Word of God is alive and powerful! 

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]]> Praying the Word of God is transformational! Whether you already engage in these types of prayers or if you’ve never done this, join me as we dive into the simple how-to’s of praying scripture. The Word of God is alive and powerful! 

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald
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Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> https://www.ashleymcdonald.co/ scaccesschurch Buzzsprout-19079599 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1981 Christian podcast, Bible study, women of faith, faith in Jesus, biblical living, Christian women, discipleship, spiritual growth, prayer life, Christian encouragement, faith and life, Christian motherhood, women’s ministry, God’s Word, daily devotionals, full false Episode 13: No Middle Ground Episode 13: No Middle Ground In this episode, we dive into Matthew 7:13–14, where Jesus presents a sobering truth: there are only two paths—the wide gate that leads to destruction and the narrow gate that leads to life. There is no in-between, no comfortable middle ground where we can drift without consequence. If you’ve ever felt the tension between following Jesus and fitting in, this episode will encourage you to pursue a faith that is intentional, bold, and set apart—because the path to life is worth it.

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald
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]]> In this episode, we dive into Matthew 7:13–14, where Jesus presents a sobering truth: there are only two paths—the wide gate that leads to destruction and the narrow gate that leads to life. There is no in-between, no comfortable middle ground where we can drift without consequence. If you’ve ever felt the tension between following Jesus and fitting in, this episode will encourage you to pursue a faith that is intentional, bold, and set apart—because the path to life is worth it.

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald
Website: www.ashleymcdonald.co  
Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co
Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> https://www.ashleymcdonald.co/ scaccesschurch Buzzsprout-19068356 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2711 Christian podcast, Bible study, women of faith, faith in Jesus, biblical living, Christian women, discipleship, spiritual growth, prayer life, Christian encouragement, faith and life, Christian motherhood, women’s ministry, God’s Word, daily devotionals, full false Episode 12: Straight Gold Episode 12: Straight Gold Let’s talk about The Golden Rule from Matthew 7:12 and see how Jesus lives this out as a powerful example for us to follow. Your life will produce straight gold as this principle is not only heard and known but also applied. 

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]]> Let’s talk about The Golden Rule from Matthew 7:12 and see how Jesus lives this out as a powerful example for us to follow. Your life will produce straight gold as this principle is not only heard and known but also applied. 

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald
Website: www.ashleymcdonald.co  
Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co
Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> scaccesschurch Buzzsprout-19022694 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1903 Christian podcast, Bible study, women of faith, faith in Jesus, biblical living, Christian women, discipleship, spiritual growth, prayer life, Christian encouragement, faith and life, Christian motherhood, women’s ministry, God’s Word, daily devotionals, full false Episode 11: Extreme Obedience Episode 11: Extreme Obedience As we take time to reflect during Holy Week, a powerful moment in the story leading up to the cross includes Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Not only did Jesus know the Father’s will, but he surrendered to it, acting in extreme obedience. Tune in to learn some amazing lessons from his life of obedience. 

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Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co
Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com



]]> As we take time to reflect during Holy Week, a powerful moment in the story leading up to the cross includes Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Not only did Jesus know the Father’s will, but he surrendered to it, acting in extreme obedience. Tune in to learn some amazing lessons from his life of obedience. 

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald
Website: www.ashleymcdonald.co  
Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co
Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com



]]> scaccesschurch Buzzsprout-18947348 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2512 Christian podcast, Bible study, women of faith, faith in Jesus, biblical living, Christian women, discipleship, spiritual growth, prayer life, Christian encouragement, faith and life, Christian motherhood, women’s ministry, God’s Word, daily devotionals, full false Episode 10: Holy Habits Episode 10: Holy Habits In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus describes 3 holy habits that should stem from genuine relationship not performance based rituals. Tune in as we go through Matthew 6:1-18 and discuss giving, praying and fasting. 

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald
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Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co
Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com


]]> In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus describes 3 holy habits that should stem from genuine relationship not performance based rituals. Tune in as we go through Matthew 6:1-18 and discuss giving, praying and fasting. 

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald
Website: www.ashleymcdonald.co  
Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co
Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com


]]> scaccesschurch Buzzsprout-18903941 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 3523 Christian podcast, Bible study, women of faith, faith in Jesus, biblical living, Christian women, discipleship, spiritual growth, prayer life, Christian encouragement, faith and life, Christian motherhood, women’s ministry, God’s Word, daily devotionals, full false Episode 9: You do. God does. You do. God does. Episode 9: You do. God does. You do. God does. We’ve been commanded not to worry or have anxiety. We’ve been told experiencing supernatural peace is possible. Let’s talk about how peace not only comes but stays and remains as we put into practice what the Word teaches. 

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald
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Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co
Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> We’ve been commanded not to worry or have anxiety. We’ve been told experiencing supernatural peace is possible. Let’s talk about how peace not only comes but stays and remains as we put into practice what the Word teaches. 

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald
Website: www.ashleymcdonald.co  
Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co
Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> scaccesschurch Buzzsprout-18857849 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2559 Christian podcast, Bible study, women of faith, faith in Jesus, biblical living, Christian women, discipleship, spiritual growth, prayer life, Christian encouragement, faith and life, Christian motherhood, women’s ministry, God’s Word, daily devotionals, full false Episode 8: 44 Lessons on Life, Marriage, Parenting and Ministry, Part 2 of 2 Episode 8: 44 Lessons on Life, Marriage, Parenting and Ministry, Part 2 of 2 Special guest Zac McDonald joins me to discuss valuable lessons we’ve learned these last 20 years of life together in full time ministry as parents of 4 kids. God is faithful.

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald
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Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co
Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> Special guest Zac McDonald joins me to discuss valuable lessons we’ve learned these last 20 years of life together in full time ministry as parents of 4 kids. God is faithful.

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald
Website: www.ashleymcdonald.co 
Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co
Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> scaccesschurch Buzzsprout-18793621 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 3775 Christian podcast, Bible study, women of faith, faith in Jesus, biblical living, Christian women, discipleship, spiritual growth, prayer life, Christian encouragement, faith and life, Christian motherhood, women’s ministry, God’s Word, daily devotionals, full false Episode 7: 44 Lessons on Life, Marriage, Parenting and Ministry, Part 1 of 2 Episode 7: 44 Lessons on Life, Marriage, Parenting and Ministry, Part 1 of 2 Special guest Zac McDonald joins me to discuss valuable lessons we’ve learned these last 20 years of life together in full time ministry as parents of 4 kids. God is faithful.

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald
Website: www.ashleymcdonald.co 
Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co
Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> Special guest Zac McDonald joins me to discuss valuable lessons we’ve learned these last 20 years of life together in full time ministry as parents of 4 kids. God is faithful.

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald
Website: www.ashleymcdonald.co 
Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co
Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> scaccesschurch Buzzsprout-18731664 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 3554 Christian podcast, Bible study, women of faith, faith in Jesus, biblical living, Christian women, discipleship, spiritual growth, prayer life, Christian encouragement, faith and life, Christian motherhood, women’s ministry, God’s Word, daily devotionals, full false Episode 6: Seek First or Stress First - You Choose Episode 6: Seek First or Stress First - You Choose A key verse in Jesus’ teachings from the Sermon on the Mount is found in Matthew 6:33. It tells us to “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Jesus starts by telling us not to stress or worry and ends by telli-ng us to seek Him first. Tune in as we talk through this powerful and impactful passage. 

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald
 Website: www.ashleymcdonald.co 
 Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co
 Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com





]]> A key verse in Jesus’ teachings from the Sermon on the Mount is found in Matthew 6:33. It tells us to “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Jesus starts by telling us not to stress or worry and ends by telli-ng us to seek Him first. Tune in as we talk through this powerful and impactful passage. 

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald
 Website: www.ashleymcdonald.co 
 Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co
 Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com





]]> scaccesschurch Buzzsprout-18707505 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 2716 Christian podcast, Bible study, women of faith, faith in Jesus, biblical living, Christian women, discipleship, spiritual growth, prayer life, Christian encouragement, faith and life, Christian motherhood, women’s ministry, God’s Word, daily devotionals, full false Episode 5: Controversial but Correct Episode 5: Controversial but Correct In a world that cancels enemies and claps back at critics, Jesus commands something shocking: love them. Pray for them. Bless them. In this episode of Controversial but Correct, we unpack Matthew 5:43–48 and confront this uncomfortable command in Scripture. 

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Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> In a world that cancels enemies and claps back at critics, Jesus commands something shocking: love them. Pray for them. Bless them. In this episode of Controversial but Correct, we unpack Matthew 5:43–48 and confront this uncomfortable command in Scripture. 

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald
Website: www.ashleymcdonald.co  
Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co
Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> scaccesschurch Buzzsprout-18667472 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 2502 full false Episode 4: Hypocritical Judgment vs. Holy Discernment Episode 4: Hypocritical Judgment vs. Holy Discernment Let’s talk Matthew 7:1-6. Jesus was exposing and commanding all in one short passage. What should our approach as a believer be? 

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald

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Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> Let’s talk Matthew 7:1-6. Jesus was exposing and commanding all in one short passage. What should our approach as a believer be? 

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald

Website: www.ashleymcdonald.co  

Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co

Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> scaccesschurch Buzzsprout-18627834 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 2959 full false Episode 3: Stay Salty. Shine Bright. Episode 3: Stay Salty. Shine Bright. Let’s talk about how we as believers are called to help slow the spread of corruption and add some flavor to the world around us! We will also discuss what it truly means to be the light. Our lives should be a reflection of the light of Chris in us. Question: What are you doing to live out the identity Jesus speaks to in his message to us on salt and light?

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald

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Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> Let’s talk about how we as believers are called to help slow the spread of corruption and add some flavor to the world around us! We will also discuss what it truly means to be the light. Our lives should be a reflection of the light of Chris in us. Question: What are you doing to live out the identity Jesus speaks to in his message to us on salt and light?

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald

Website: www.ashleymcdonald.co  
Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co
Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> scaccesschurch Buzzsprout-18584296 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 1743 full false Episode 2: Persistent Prayers, Powerful Answers Episode 2: Persistent Prayers, Powerful Answers Have you been praying and believing for something in your life to happen for a long time? Sometimes it’s a temptation to want to quit praying. In this episode we will dive into how Jesus taught us that  persistence in prayer is important. Let your faith be stirred to be a a person who refuses to quit. You are a person of persistence!

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald

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Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> Have you been praying and believing for something in your life to happen for a long time? Sometimes it’s a temptation to want to quit praying. In this episode we will dive into how Jesus taught us that  persistence in prayer is important. Let your faith be stirred to be a a person who refuses to quit. You are a person of persistence!

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald

Website: www.ashleymcdonald.co  
Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co
Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> scaccesschurch Buzzsprout-18542250 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 3089 full false Episode 1: Foundations Episode 1: Foundations Are you a wise builder or a foolish builder? Come with me as we explore what Jesus was actually teaching in his last portion of the Sermon on the Mount. We will discuss foundations, and I will lay a foundation for why this podcast is launching and how I hope God will use this space. 

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald

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Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> Are you a wise builder or a foolish builder? Come with me as we explore what Jesus was actually teaching in his last portion of the Sermon on the Mount. We will discuss foundations, and I will lay a foundation for why this podcast is launching and how I hope God will use this space. 

Know it. Live it. with Ashley McDonald

Website: www.ashleymcdonald.co  
Instagram: @ashleymcdonald.co
Email: ashley@scaccesschurch.com

]]> scaccesschurch Buzzsprout-18509250 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 2431 full false