Armed & Anointed with Ashley Russell

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.

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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.

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→ 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.1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Purchase previous Masterclasses:

→ Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02⁠

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.1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Purchase previous Masterclasses:

→ Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02⁠

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.1⁠⁠⁠⁠

Purchase previous Masterclasses:

→ Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠

→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02⁠

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.1⁠⁠⁠

Purchase previous Masterclasses:

→ Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠

→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠⁠⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02⁠