It’s Deeper Than That
Looking beneath the surface of everyday life through the lens of faith.
Hosted by Ashley Bernardy. New Episodes Weekly
Episodes
17 episodes
17. You Can Be Right and Still Be Unloving | Marriage + Relationships
In marriage, friendships, and even our closest family relationships, it's easy to become so focused on proving our point that we forget the person standing across from us is someone we're called to love.But what if winning the argument i...
16. Why Change Feels So Hard
Why does change feel so uncomfortable - even when the change is good?In the final episode of the Psych Series, Ashley explores the psychology behind why our brains crave familiarity, why transitions can leave us feeling unsettled, and ho...
15. Discernment | Feelings Aren’t Always Revelation
Discernment is a word we use often in Christian circles - but what does it actually mean to be discerning?In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between biblical discernment and simply having a “bad feeling.” We’ll unpack ho...
14. What Pain Does To The Mind - And What God Does With Pain
What happens to us when we walk through something that changes everything?In episode 4 of the Psych Series, we’re looking at the psychology of pain and suffering (post-traumatic growth, meaning-making, emotional processing, and resilienc...
13. Why Do We Need People To Like Us? | People Pleasing | Identity
Why do we care so much about what other people think of us? In this episode of the Psych Series, we’re digging into the psychology behind our need for approval, why rejection can actually hurt, and how people pleasing can quietly become a searc...
12. Your Feelings Aren’t in Charge | Self Control
What if the problem isn’t that you feel angry, jealous, unmotivated, or afraid - but that you’ve been letting those feelings lead you? In this Psych Series episode, we’re digging into the psychology of self-control, habits, emotional regulation...
11. When Her Blessing Feels Like Your Loss | Envy | Comparison
Why can someone else’s blessing sometimes feel like evidence that we’re missing out? In the first episode of our Psych Series, we’re digging into the psychology and biblical roots of envy, comparison, and insecurity - and learning how to celebr...
10. Mindset Journaling | Spiritual Alignment | Identity
What if the words you repeat to yourself each day are shaping more than you realize? In this special 10th episode, I’m sharing my personal mindset journaling practice and how I use Scripture, identity statements, and intentional reflection to a...
9. What if this is The Big Thing? | Motherhood | Christianity
What if the “big thing” you’re waiting for God to do with your life is already happening? In this episode, we’re looking at purpose, calling, and the sacred work hidden inside ordinary seasons - and why the quiet, unseen places may be exactly w...
8. When Sharing Jesus Feels Awkward | Inviting Someone To Church
Why does something as simple as inviting someone to church feel so intimidating? In this episode, we’re looking beneath the awkwardness to uncover what may really be holding us back - and how sharing Jesus can be as simple as loving someone, ex...
7. Yup! That Can Be An Idol
What if some of the things competing for your heart don’t look like idols at all? In this episode, we’re taking an honest look at the subtle idols of productivity, control, approval, comfort, and even being needed - and asking what might be occ...
6. The Season Before The Calling | The Pruning Season
What if the season you’re trying to escape is actually the one preparing you for what’s next? In this episode, we’re talking about pruning, wilderness seasons, and the quiet ways God prepares our hearts for His calling - reminding us that close...
5. The Hidden Work God Sees | Motherhood
Have you ever felt unseen in the ordinary, repetitive work of everyday life? In this episode, we’re talking about El Roi (the God who sees!) and how the hidden work of motherhood, serving our families, and simply showing up faithfully can becom...
4. Motherhood is Spiritual Warfare
What if the ordinary work of motherhood carries more spiritual weight than we realize? In this episode, we’re talking about motherhood as spiritual warfare: recognizing the lies meant to discourage us, learning the difference between conviction...
3. How Suffering Deepened My Faith | The Refining Season
What if the seasons that hurt us the most can also become the places where our faith grows the deepest? In this episode, I’m sharing how suffering stripped away my illusion of control, taught me to depend on Jesus in an entirely new way, and sh...
2. Healthy Boundaries | Jesus Had Boundaries Too
What if saying no doesn’t make you less loving, but actually helps you stay faithful to what God has called you to? In this episode, we’re looking at the boundaries Jesus modeled, why obedience matters more than people-pleasing, and how healthy...
1. Introducing: It’s Deeper Than That
Welcome to It’s Deeper Than That - a podcast where faith, motherhood, psychology, and everyday life meet the questions we don’t always say out loud. In this introductory episode, I’m sharing a little about who I am, why I started this ...