#38: Faith, Fear & First Homes: Ashley Glover’s 4-Year Pursuit of Home
November 25, 2025
4 years strong, Ashley Glover has never given up on her homebuying journey. But there have been many times when she did want to give up. This episode of The Pursuit of Home, brings you coaching in real time as host Scott Harris sits with Ashley to explore the emotional journey of house hunting, balancing practical needs with personal dreams, and turning homeownership fears into faith-driven possibilities. This raw confessional about the ups and downs of homebuying from a prospective homebuyer herself is sure to strike a chord with listeners who might be feeling stuck in the home-buying process or seeking guidance on making this major life transition.
And hey, if you’re ready for more advice to help you align with your homebuying journey, grab a copy of Scott’s national best-selling book, Pursuit of Home, out now: https://pursueyourhome.com/book/.
If you or someone you know is a homebuyer with a story to share, we'd love to hear from you! Book your recording slot here: The Pursuit of Home with Scott Harris Recording - Scott Harris: https://tinyurl.com/BookTPOH
4 years is a long time to be in pursuit of a home. And yet, Ashley Glover hasn’t given up.
This episode of The Pursuit of Home, brings you coaching in real time as host Scott Harris sits with Ashley to explore the emotional journey of house hunting, balancing practical needs with personal dreams, and turning homeownership fears into faith-driven possibilities. This raw confessional about the ups and downs of homebuying from a prospective homebuyer herself is sure to strike a chord with listeners who might be feeling stuck in the home-buying process or seeking guidance on making this major life transition.
Here are some of the topics we discuss:
- How to transform "compromises" into “positive priorities” during the house hunting process
- Why sharing your vision for home life with your realtor leads to better property matches
- The importance of balancing practical considerations with emotional needs in home buying
- How to maintain faith and optimism during challenging market conditions
- Why community proximity should be a key factor in home selection decisions
- The "Three Essentials" approach to focusing your home search (yard, location, kitchen layout)
- How to navigate the emotional roller coaster when perfect properties slip away
- How faith can provide strength and perspective during the home-buying journey
Ashley Glover is a Senior Learning Experience Support Professional at a major beauty brand, bringing her background in human resources and strategic relationship building to her personal journey of home buying. As a single professional navigating the real estate market in Florida, Ashley offers authentic insights into the emotional and practical challenges of first-time home buying. As the host of the “Rooted & Radiant” podcast and an active community builder, Ashley shares her vision of transforming a house into a vibrant gathering space for friends and family, offering valuable lessons about balancing practical considerations with personal aspirations in the home-buying journey.
And hey, if you’re ready for more advice to help you align with your homebuying journey, grab a copy of Scott’s national best-selling book, Pursuit of Home, out now: https://pursueyourhome.com/book/.
If you or someone you know is a homebuyer with a story to share, we'd love to hear from you! Book your recording slot here: The Pursuit of Home with Scott Harris Recording - Scott Harris: https://tinyurl.com/BookTPOH
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