Welcome to Ashes To Art Podcast! I am your host Julie Kennedy. This podcast is about turning pain into purpose and letting God repurpose our defects by transforming the ashes of our past into a work of art! Through honest and raw conversations about faith, recovery, and creativity, we'll explore how to rebuild, restore, and rise from our ashes. I'm really happy you're here!
Julie invites her audience to connect with her personally, saying, "My DMs are always open to sisters. If you ever want to talk about God, I would love it." This open invitation fosters a sense of community and support, encouraging listeners to share their own experiences.
As the episode wraps up, Julie reminds us to appreciate the little joys, even in difficult seasons. With a warm-hearted prayer, she sets the tone for a supportive and uplifting space for all to share their stories and struggles. Join Julie and Miley for this delightful slumber party chat, where laughter, reflection, and sisterhood take center stage.
28 Aug 2026
How I'm Navigating My Grieving Era
Julie Kennedy shares her experience of grief and the impact of her grandmother's passing, reflecting on the concept of heaven and the process of grieving. She also discusses the connection between grief and recovery, and shares personal moments of grief and remembrance. Sit back, relax, grab your emotional support puppets and a tissue, you're gonna need it!
9 Aug 2026
My Graduation Gift from God
In this deeply personal graduation testimony, host Julie Kennedy shares an unexpected encounter with God that completely changed the way she viewed her childhood. For years, Julie placed the painful parts of her past under a microscope, allowing them to become larger than life while unintentionally overlooking the ways God had been present all along. But while looking through old childhood photographs, her perspective suddenly shifted. She began noticing Jesus in the background of her story. That realization brought conviction. While her pain was real and deserved to be acknowledged, Julie realized that constantly magnifying what went wrong had also caused her to minimize what God had done right. Join the conversation and receive the same message!
5 Aug 2026
That's Sackcloth Behavior!
Welcome to the first episode of season two, in this episode the host Julie Kennedy, shares her first experience with fasting. Julie then connects her efforts with fasting to an old biblical term called "tearing of clothes and wearing a sackcloth" to reinforce our prayers to God, by humbling ourselves and fully surrendering to God. Sackcloth behavior can be done in many ways like poetry, journaling, anointing, and fasting. These are all ways to seek guidance from God the quickest and strengthen our trust in Jesus along the way. Please, grab your emotional support puppets and join this conversation and let the holy spirit speak to you today!
16 Mar 2026
Ep. 12 Heaven on Earth
Hey sissy girlies in christ! In this episode, we explore what it means to build a daily rhythm that truly feeds your spirit—morning, day, and night. Instead of chasing appearances or falling into performative Christianity, this conversation focuses on drawing near to God in a sincere and personal way. We talk about walking by faith, creating space for prayer, reflection, and Scripture throughout the day, and learning to pursue a relationship with God that is real rather than performed. The episode also reflects on our responsibility as believers to live in a way that points others toward Christ. Miley and I are so happy you're here! See you next season!
9 Mar 2026
Ep. 11 I am Second
The episode features Julie sharing her personal journey of growth, recovery, and faith, emphasizing the importance of humility, gratitude, and reliance on God. She reflects on her wins, setbacks, and the transformative power of faith and perseverance.
2 Mar 2026
Ep. 10 Give Them a Taste of Gods Medicine
Hello silly sisters! This week, the conversation delves into the themes of codependency, accountability, and grace. It explores the challenges of dependence on people or relationships and the importance of setting healthy boundaries. The discussion also highlights the significance of spiritual growth in codependence recovery and the journey towards healing! Grab your emotional support puppets and join the chat!
23 Feb 2026
Ep. 9 My Revelation on Reasoning
In this episode, the concept explores how too much reasoning and over-reliance on logic can interfere with walking closely with God. We’ll examine the difference between reason and revelation, and why discernment is spiritual, not just intellectual.
16 Feb 2026
Ep. 8 The Pink Flute
The conversation covers the themes of childlike faith and the power of praise and worship. It explores the significance of music, the impact of praise on atmosphere, and the choice to praise in adversity. The discussion emphasizes the joy and fun of walking with God and choosing praise over darkness.
9 Feb 2026
Ep. 7 The Five Love Languages w/ Matthew
A Valentines Day Special! The conversation welcomes Matthew and explores the importance of love languages in relationships, focusing on quality time, physical touch, acts of service, words of affirmation, and gifts. It delves into the significance of understanding and expressing love languages in a relationship.
2 Feb 2026
Ep. 6 Pain To Psalms
The episode covers the theme of confronting the past, dealing with triggers, and finding joy and beauty in recovery. It also explores the importance of honesty and expression in worshiping God.
Takeaways
Confronting the past involves making significant changes in one's environment and lifestyle to avoid triggers and negative associations.
Finding joy and beauty in recovery involves seeing colors differently, honoring hardship, and expressing honesty and emotion in worshiping God.
26 Jan 2026
Ep. 5 Confronting Our Pasts: Truthfully
The podcast episode delves into the theme of facing and confronting one's past, acknowledging faults and failures, understanding the fight or flight response, the importance of truth, the story of Jonah, and the common ground experience as a transformative journey.
19 Jan 2026
Ep. 4 Two Is Better Than One
The conversation explores the themes of healthy relationships, setting boundaries, understanding the inner circle. It emphasizes the importance of community, healthy relationships, and the impact of inner circles on personal growth and recovery.
12 Jan 2026
Ep. 3 My Recovery Story
The conversation delves into the journey of recovery and healing from addiction, highlighting the impact of addiction on relationships and the transformative power of surrender and spiritual growth. It also explores the struggle with alcohol, the concept of favor with the devil, and the experience of rock bottom and spiritual awakening.
5 Jan 2026
Ep. 2 My Golden Recovery Birthday Testimony
The episode begins with a warm welcome to 2026 and It then transitions into a reflection on the speaker's recovery journey and the analogy of gold. The conversation moves on to discuss the blessings and challenges of the year, dealing with anxiety and unexpected news, seeking wisdom and understanding in adversity, and finding strength in challenges. The speaker shares personal experiences and insights, offering encouragement and hope to the listeners.
5 Jan 2026
Ep. 1 My Story With Jesus
The conversation delves into the speaker's journey of perseverance through challenges and the transformative power of surrendering to God. It covers her early struggles, recovery and faith.
31 Dec 2025
The Birth of Ashes To Art
Julie discusses her journey of brainstorming the podcast title, drawing inspiration from personal experiences and a scripture that holds deep significance for her. She emphasizes the focus on testimonies that reflect the middle and lows, highlighting the theme of restoration and renewal. The podcast is envisioned as a platform for sharing stories of rebuilds and fresh starts, inviting others to join in sharing their own journeys.
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