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The Collide PodcastTypes of Rest That Will Save You From Burnout with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith (Re-Aired)Feeling burned out and wondering why sleep isn’t fixing it?Welcome to The Collide Podcast Summer Highlight Series!All summer long, we’re re-airing some of our most impactful episodes — conversations that have stirred hearts, sparked healing, and inspired real-life collisions with Jesus. Whether this is your first time listening or a return visit, each episode is filled with life-giving truth and purpose.This episode originally aired in April 2024 and quickly became a listener favorite. In this conversation, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith offers a transformative framework for understanding rest—not just sleep, but seven sp...2025-07-0238 minThe Collide PodcastGo Ahead: A Woman of Impact Message with Willow WestonIn this powerful episode, Willow Weston, the Founder and Director of Collide, delivers an inspiring message straight from our Women of Impact online course. If you’ve ever longed to experience the extraordinary, to step into something bold and brave but feel stuck in the ordinary—this message is for you. So often, we sit in the safety of the boat, waiting for God to show up in big ways, hoping for miracles, breakthroughs, and wonder. But what if Jesus is already calling you to take the first step?Rooted in Matthew 14:22-36, Willow reflects on Peter’s bold...2025-05-2148 minThe Collide PodcastGo Ahead: A Woman of Impact Message with Willow WestonIn this powerful episode, Willow Weston, the Founder and Director of Collide, delivers an inspiring message straight from our Women of Impact online course. If you’ve ever longed to experience the extraordinary, to step into something bold and brave but feel stuck in the ordinary—this message is for you. So often, we sit in the safety of the boat, waiting for God to show up in big ways, hoping for miracles, breakthroughs, and wonder. But what if Jesus is already calling you to take the first step?Rooted in Matthew 14:22-36, Willow reflects on Peter’s bold...2025-05-2148 min
The Collide PodcastYes, You: A Woman of Impact Message with Willow WestonIn this powerful episode, Willow Weston, the Founder and Director of Collide, delivers an inspiring message straight from our Women of Impact online course. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t have what it takes to make an impact—this message is for you.So many of us carry around an invisible list of what we lack: confidence, qualifications, resources, time. But what if God isn’t asking for perfection—just what you do have? Sit with Willow in John 6 as she unpacks the story of the loaves and fish, and be invited into your own story...2025-05-0745 minThe Collide PodcastYes, You: A Woman of Impact Message with Willow WestonIn this powerful episode, Willow Weston, the Founder and Director of Collide, delivers an inspiring message straight from our Women of Impact online course. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t have what it takes to make an impact—this message is for you.So many of us carry around an invisible list of what we lack: confidence, qualifications, resources, time. But what if God isn’t asking for perfection—just what you do have? Sit with Willow in John 6 as she unpacks the story of the loaves and fish, and be invited into your own story...2025-05-0745 min
The Collide PodcastOut of Hiding: A Women of Impact Message with Willow WestonIn this special message from our Women of Impact online course, Willow Weston brings a powerful message called "Out of Hiding." Diving deep into the parable of the talents, Willow unpacks the story Jesus told to challenge us to stop burying the gifts, passions, and callings God has placed within us. This episode is an invitation to come out of hiding and live a life of bold generosity, vulnerability, and purpose.Whether fear, shame, or insecurity has kept you from fully showing up in the world, this message will stir your heart and help you identify what's...2025-04-1034 minThe Collide PodcastOut of Hiding: A Women of Impact Message with Willow WestonIn this special message from our Women of Impact online course, Willow Weston brings a powerful message called "Out of Hiding." Diving deep into the parable of the talents, Willow unpacks the story Jesus told to challenge us to stop burying the gifts, passions, and callings God has placed within us. This episode is an invitation to come out of hiding and live a life of bold generosity, vulnerability, and purpose.Whether fear, shame, or insecurity has kept you from fully showing up in the world, this message will stir your heart and help you identify what's...2025-04-1034 min
The Collide PodcastBreaking Free from Toxic Relationships & Embracing Confidence with Ainsley BritainIn this episode of The Collide Podcast, Willow sits down with Ainsley Britain—author, podcast host, and Enneagram coach—who is passionate about helping young adults step into their God-given confidence, embrace healthy relationships, and discover their true identity in Christ. Ainsley shares her personal journey of overcoming codependency and reclaiming her worth, diving into how her faith played a transformative role in healing and growth. She opens up about mental health, relationships, and the importance of expecting to be treated with the worth and value God has given us, rather than settling for less. We a...2025-02-2646 minThe Collide PodcastBreaking Free from Toxic Relationships & Embracing Confidence with Ainsley BritainIn this episode of The Collide Podcast, Willow sits down with Ainsley Britain—author, podcast host, and Enneagram coach—who is passionate about helping young adults step into their God-given confidence, embrace healthy relationships, and discover their true identity in Christ. Ainsley shares her personal journey of overcoming codependency and reclaiming her worth, diving into how her faith played a transformative role in healing and growth. She opens up about mental health, relationships, and the importance of expecting to be treated with the worth and value God has given us, rather than settling for less. We a...2025-02-2646 min
The Collide PodcastLiving Every Day with Purpose: A Conversation with Bob GoffWhat if you knew exactly how many days you had to live—how would you spend them? In this episode, Bob Goff and Willow dive into what it means to truly make the most of the 27,383 days of your life. Bob’s wisdom, humor, and infectious joy will inspire you to live with intention, love extravagantly, and embrace every opportunity to make a difference. 🎙️ Ladies, don’t miss this! 🎙️ Join us for a Collide Conference for Women on Feb. 21 in Portland, featuring Bob Goff! 🌟 Be inspired, encouraged, and empowered to step boldly into all God has for you. 2025-02-1253 minThe Collide PodcastLiving Every Day with Purpose: A Conversation with Bob GoffWhat if you knew exactly how many days you had to live—how would you spend them? In this episode, Bob Goff and Willow dive into what it means to truly make the most of the 27,383 days of your life. Bob’s wisdom, humor, and infectious joy will inspire you to live with intention, love extravagantly, and embrace every opportunity to make a difference. 🎙️ Ladies, don’t miss this! 🎙️ Join us for a Collide Conference for Women on Feb. 21 in Portland, featuring Bob Goff! 🌟 Be inspired, encouraged, and empowered to step boldly into all God has for you. 2025-02-1253 min
The Collide PodcastMaking Room for Jesus with Ruth Chou SimonsThis week, we’re joined by Ruth Chou Simons, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, artist, entrepreneur, and founder of GraceLaced. Ruth’s story is a testament to the beauty of following God’s unexpected plans and living with faithfulness over striving. Be encouraged to trust the Author of your story and find His grace in every season. In the midst of the holiday hustle, Ruth shares how God unfolded a thriving ministry in her life, not through striving for success but through daily faithfulness. Our conversation dives into themes of being God’s workmanship, choosing faithfulness over success...2024-12-0444 minThe Collide PodcastMaking Room for Jesus with Ruth Chou SimonsThis week, we’re joined by Ruth Chou Simons, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, artist, entrepreneur, and founder of GraceLaced. Ruth’s story is a testament to the beauty of following God’s unexpected plans and living with faithfulness over striving. Be encouraged to trust the Author of your story and find His grace in every season. In the midst of the holiday hustle, Ruth shares how God unfolded a thriving ministry in her life, not through striving for success but through daily faithfulness. Our conversation dives into themes of being God’s workmanship, choosing faithfulness over success...2024-12-0444 min
The Collide PodcastShaped to Bear His Image: Spiritual Formation with Bethany AllenIn this insightful episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Bethany Allen, the Pastor of Spiritual Formation & Leadership Development at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. Bethany shares her journey from the South to the Pacific Northwest, where she discovered her calling to guide others in becoming true image-bearers of God. Bethany dives into the heart of spiritual formation, sharing how scripture, community, and leadership intersect in her ministry. She unpacks the challenges many people face in their spiritual journey and offers wisdom on how to navigate them. From counseling and curriculum development to fostering a...2024-11-2744 minThe Collide PodcastShaped to Bear His Image: Spiritual Formation with Bethany AllenIn this insightful episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Bethany Allen, the Pastor of Spiritual Formation & Leadership Development at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. Bethany shares her journey from the South to the Pacific Northwest, where she discovered her calling to guide others in becoming true image-bearers of God. Bethany dives into the heart of spiritual formation, sharing how scripture, community, and leadership intersect in her ministry. She unpacks the challenges many people face in their spiritual journey and offers wisdom on how to navigate them. From counseling and curriculum development to fostering a...2024-11-2744 min
The Collide PodcastHealing from Childhood Trauma: Melissa Olsen on Overcoming Abuse, and The Power of Bringing into the Light What Has Been Hidden in the DarkIn this powerful episode of The Collide Podcast, we are honored to sit down with Melissa Olsen, author of the memoir Broken Girl Fly. Melissa’s story is both heart-wrenching and hope-filled, as she fearlessly shares her journey of healing from childhood sexual abuse. With a unique blend of humor, vulnerability, and faith, Melissa opens up about the courage it took to confront her past and step into the light with her story. Growing up in a world overshadowed by trauma, Melissa remained silent about her experiences for years. In this episode, she explains why she ultimately fe...2024-11-1331 minThe Collide PodcastHealing from Childhood Trauma: Melissa Olsen on Overcoming Abuse, and The Power of Bringing into the Light What Has Been Hidden in the DarkIn this powerful episode of The Collide Podcast, we are honored to sit down with Melissa Olsen, author of the memoir Broken Girl Fly. Melissa’s story is both heart-wrenching and hope-filled, as she fearlessly shares her journey of healing from childhood sexual abuse. With a unique blend of humor, vulnerability, and faith, Melissa opens up about the courage it took to confront her past and step into the light with her story. Growing up in a world overshadowed by trauma, Melissa remained silent about her experiences for years. In this episode, she explains why she ultimately fe...2024-11-1331 min
The Collide PodcastLearning How to Be Gentle with Yourself with Jillian DeBritzIn this episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Jillian DeBritz, a certified life and leadership coach, writer, speaker, and recovering perfectionist. Jillian is passionate about helping women quiet shame and live more gently as they pursue their unique, God-given purpose. As a former educator who knows firsthand the cost of pushing beyond her limits, she shares her journey and wisdom on how to practice self-compassion and gentleness in a world that often encourages the opposite.Key TakeawaysEmbracing Self-Compassion: Gentleness starts with self-compassion, allowing us to break free from being overly hard on...2024-11-0643 minThe Collide PodcastLearning How to Be Gentle with Yourself with Jillian DeBritzIn this episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Jillian DeBritz, a certified life and leadership coach, writer, speaker, and recovering perfectionist. Jillian is passionate about helping women quiet shame and live more gently as they pursue their unique, God-given purpose. As a former educator who knows firsthand the cost of pushing beyond her limits, she shares her journey and wisdom on how to practice self-compassion and gentleness in a world that often encourages the opposite.Key TakeawaysEmbracing Self-Compassion: Gentleness starts with self-compassion, allowing us to break free from being overly hard on...2024-11-0643 min
The Collide PodcastTrust and Joy in Your Greatest Heartbreak with Mattie JacksonIn this moving episode, we sit down with Mattie Jackson, an author, speaker, podcaster, and co-founder of NaSHEville, a philanthropic organization supporting orphans, widows, and victims of human trafficking. After experiencing the tragic loss of her husband just three weeks shy of their first wedding anniversary, Mattie has transformed her pain into a message of hope and resilience. Through her books Lemons on Friday and Through the Valley of Grief, as well as her podcast In Joy Life, she offers a heartfelt guide for navigating grief with trust and joy in God. What We Covered: Choosing...2024-10-3147 minThe Collide PodcastTrust and Joy in Your Greatest Heartbreak with Mattie JacksonIn this moving episode, we sit down with Mattie Jackson, an author, speaker, podcaster, and co-founder of NaSHEville, a philanthropic organization supporting orphans, widows, and victims of human trafficking. After experiencing the tragic loss of her husband just three weeks shy of their first wedding anniversary, Mattie has transformed her pain into a message of hope and resilience. Through her books Lemons on Friday and Through the Valley of Grief, as well as her podcast In Joy Life, she offers a heartfelt guide for navigating grief with trust and joy in God. What We Covered: Choosing...2024-10-3147 min
The Collide PodcastCelebrating 10 Years of Collide: Volunteer Stories of Faith, Purpose, and ServiceIn this special 10th Anniversary episode of The Collide Podcast, we celebrate a decade of impact by sitting down with three dedicated Collide volunteers Beth Henry, Kelli Hawkinson, and Michelle Holladay, who have collectively served for 25 years. These incredible team members share their personal stories of why they choose to serve, what fuels their commitment, and the unique blessings they've received along the way. They open up about the joys and challenges of volunteering, offering listeners a glimpse into the heart of service and the transformational power of showing up for others. Together, we explore why service...2024-10-2345 minThe Collide PodcastCelebrating 10 Years of Collide: Volunteer Stories of Faith, Purpose, and ServiceIn this special 10th Anniversary episode of The Collide Podcast, we celebrate a decade of impact by sitting down with three dedicated Collide volunteers Beth Henry, Kelli Hawkinson, and Michelle Holladay, who have collectively served for 25 years. These incredible team members share their personal stories of why they choose to serve, what fuels their commitment, and the unique blessings they've received along the way. They open up about the joys and challenges of volunteering, offering listeners a glimpse into the heart of service and the transformational power of showing up for others. Together, we explore why service...2024-10-2345 min
The Collide PodcastBreaking the Cycle of Childhood Trauma with Traci Grant In this raw and compelling episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Traci Grant—author, speaker, and trainer—who opens up about her tumultuous journey through childhood trauma, abandonment, and betrayal. Traci shares the heartbreaking discoveries of her past, including hidden family secrets surrounding her biological father and the genetic connection to her son's hemophilia. Through her vulnerability, we witness her resilience and her relentless pursuit of healing. As the author of After the Rotting, Traci dives deep into her story, recounting the pain of generational trauma and her passionate mission to stop the cycle with...2024-10-1647 minThe Collide PodcastBreaking the Cycle of Childhood Trauma with Traci Grant In this raw and compelling episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Traci Grant—author, speaker, and trainer—who opens up about her tumultuous journey through childhood trauma, abandonment, and betrayal. Traci shares the heartbreaking discoveries of her past, including hidden family secrets surrounding her biological father and the genetic connection to her son's hemophilia. Through her vulnerability, we witness her resilience and her relentless pursuit of healing. As the author of After the Rotting, Traci dives deep into her story, recounting the pain of generational trauma and her passionate mission to stop the cycle with...2024-10-1647 min
The Collide PodcastThe Power of Taking Risks on People | Pastor Doug BunnellIn this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Doug Bunnell, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Bellingham, WA to discuss the power of taking risks on people and the profound impact it can have. He reflects on his early involvement in Collide, when he took a leap of faith and gave Willow a "yes" to try an experiment—an experiment that has since blossomed into the transformative Collide ministry. His decision to take a chance on something uncertain paved the way for the lives Collide has touched and the community it has built. We also talk about:...2024-10-0941 minThe Collide PodcastThe Power of Taking Risks on People | Pastor Doug BunnellIn this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Doug Bunnell, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Bellingham, WA to discuss the power of taking risks on people and the profound impact it can have. He reflects on his early involvement in Collide, when he took a leap of faith and gave Willow a "yes" to try an experiment—an experiment that has since blossomed into the transformative Collide ministry. His decision to take a chance on something uncertain paved the way for the lives Collide has touched and the community it has built. We also talk about:...2024-10-0941 min
The Collide PodcastA Brave Prayer with Anna Kuttel In this special episode of The Collide Podcast, Willow Weston sits down with Anna Kuttel, the first-ever staff member at Collide. Anna is a master at noticing the small things, crafting plans, and making ideas come to life. With a unique background in both anthropology and interior design, her journey to Collide in 2015 is nothing short of divine. Anna shares her perspective on the past 10 years of Collide’s growth, reflecting on how prayer and faith have shaped her role and her sense of purpose. Whether you’re seeking purpose or simply love hearing stories of God’s fait...2024-09-1936 minThe Collide PodcastA Brave Prayer with Anna Kuttel In this special episode of The Collide Podcast, Willow Weston sits down with Anna Kuttel, the first-ever staff member at Collide. Anna is a master at noticing the small things, crafting plans, and making ideas come to life. With a unique background in both anthropology and interior design, her journey to Collide in 2015 is nothing short of divine. Anna shares her perspective on the past 10 years of Collide’s growth, reflecting on how prayer and faith have shaped her role and her sense of purpose. Whether you’re seeking purpose or simply love hearing stories of God’s fait...2024-09-1936 min
The Collide PodcastCornered by Courage with Jessica HonnegerIn this inspiring episode of The Collide Podcast, host Willow Weston sits down with Jessica Honegger, the powerhouse behind Noonday Collection and the author of Imperfect Courage. Jessica shares her incredible journey of how God transformed her personal struggles into a thriving business that now provides dignified work to vulnerable communities around the world. Starting from a place of unexpected need, Jessica took a leap of faith that would not only change her life but also impact thousands of others. We dive deep into her story of overcoming fear, embracing the curvy and unpredictable path to success...2024-09-0533 minThe Collide PodcastCornered by Courage with Jessica HonnegerIn this inspiring episode of The Collide Podcast, host Willow Weston sits down with Jessica Honegger, the powerhouse behind Noonday Collection and the author of Imperfect Courage. Jessica shares her incredible journey of how God transformed her personal struggles into a thriving business that now provides dignified work to vulnerable communities around the world. Starting from a place of unexpected need, Jessica took a leap of faith that would not only change her life but also impact thousands of others. We dive deep into her story of overcoming fear, embracing the curvy and unpredictable path to success...2024-09-0533 minThe Collide PodcastTypes of Rest That Will Save You From Burnout with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith (Re-Aired)Feeling burned out and wondering why sleep isn’t fixing it?Welcome to The Collide Podcast Summer Highlight Series!All summer long, we’re re-airing some of our most impactful episodes — conversations that have stirred hearts, sparked healing, and inspired real-life collisions with Jesus. Whether this is your first time listening or a return visit, each episode is filled with life-giving truth and purpose.This episode originally aired in April 2024 and quickly became a listener favorite. In this conversation, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith offers a transformative framework for understanding rest—not just sleep, but seven sp...2024-08-0738 minThe Collide PodcastThe 7 Types of Rest That Will Save You from Burnout with Dr. Sandra Dalton SmithFeeling burned out and wondering why sleep isn’t enough to truly restore you?In this powerful episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith to talk about what it really means to rest—beyond just getting more sleep. She shares her personal story of hitting burnout as a busy physician and mom, and how it led her to uncover the seven types of rest we all need to live whole, healthy lives. Whether you’re stretched thin, running on empty, or longing to feel refreshed in both body and soul, this episode will r...2024-04-1838 minThe Collide PodcastThe 7 Types of Rest That Will Save You from Burnout with Dr. Sandra Dalton SmithFeeling burned out and wondering why sleep isn’t enough to truly restore you?In this powerful episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith to talk about what it really means to rest—beyond just getting more sleep. She shares her personal story of hitting burnout as a busy physician and mom, and how it led her to uncover the seven types of rest we all need to live whole, healthy lives. Whether you’re stretched thin, running on empty, or longing to feel refreshed in both body and soul, this episode will r...2024-04-1838 minThe Collide PodcastHow God Takes Nothing and Turns it into Something (Amazing) with Pastor Alex SeeleyWhat happens when you follow God into the unknown with nothing but faith? Pastor Alex Seeley shares how she and her husband left behind everything familiar in Australia to follow a call from God to Franklin, Tennessee. What started with a few people gathered in their living room turned into The Belonging Co—a vibrant church impacting thousands. In this conversation, Alex opens up about the fear, surrender, and deep spiritual transformation that came with obeying God’s invitation. You’ll be encouraged by her honesty, wisdom, and the powerful reminder that God specializes in making something amazin...2024-04-1147 minThe Collide PodcastHow God Takes Nothing and Turns it into Something (Amazing) with Pastor Alex SeeleyWhat happens when you follow God into the unknown with nothing but faith? Pastor Alex Seeley shares how she and her husband left behind everything familiar in Australia to follow a call from God to Franklin, Tennessee. What started with a few people gathered in their living room turned into The Belonging Co—a vibrant church impacting thousands. In this conversation, Alex opens up about the fear, surrender, and deep spiritual transformation that came with obeying God’s invitation. You’ll be encouraged by her honesty, wisdom, and the powerful reminder that God specializes in making something amazin...2024-04-1147 min
The Collide PodcastBroken and Beautiful Series: Isolation, Inner Assumptions and Telling Ourselves a Different Story with Breeze PottsWe're bringing back a few of our favorite episodes from the archives to highlight for our Broken and Beautiful series. Listen in for encouragement that Jesus not only handles our brokenness, but He can use it to pour beauty out onto others. Do you ever feel yourself disengaging or pushing people away, but you’re not exactly sure why you’re doing it? Or on the flip side, do you ever experience the rejection of a friend who seems to be withdrawing? In this episode, Willow interviews Mental Health Counselor Breeze Potts on the cycles of how our i...2024-03-2748 minThe Collide PodcastBroken and Beautiful Series: Isolation, Inner Assumptions and Telling Ourselves a Different Story with Breeze PottsWe're bringing back a few of our favorite episodes from the archives to highlight for our Broken and Beautiful series. Listen in for encouragement that Jesus not only handles our brokenness, but He can use it to pour beauty out onto others. Do you ever feel yourself disengaging or pushing people away, but you’re not exactly sure why you’re doing it? Or on the flip side, do you ever experience the rejection of a friend who seems to be withdrawing? In this episode, Willow interviews Mental Health Counselor Breeze Potts on the cycles of how our i...2024-03-2748 min
The Collide PodcastBroken and Beautiful Series: 10 Moves to Walk Toward Wholeness (Part 2)We're bringing back a few of our favorite episodes from the archives to highlight for our Broken and Beautiful series. Listen in for encouragement that Jesus not only handles our brokenness, but He can use it to pour beauty out onto others. If you are sensing the need for some healing in your life, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Join mental health counselor Breeze Potts, Collide Founder Willow Weston and Collide staffer Kristen Mattila as they have an engaging conversation around moves we can make to experience more wholeness in our lives...2024-03-0645 minThe Collide PodcastBroken and Beautiful Series: 10 Moves to Walk Toward Wholeness (Part 2)We're bringing back a few of our favorite episodes from the archives to highlight for our Broken and Beautiful series. Listen in for encouragement that Jesus not only handles our brokenness, but He can use it to pour beauty out onto others. If you are sensing the need for some healing in your life, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Join mental health counselor Breeze Potts, Collide Founder Willow Weston and Collide staffer Kristen Mattila as they have an engaging conversation around moves we can make to experience more wholeness in our lives...2024-03-0645 min
The Collide PodcastBroken and Beautiful Series: 10 Moves to Walk Toward Wholeness (Part 1)We're bringing back a few of our favorite episodes from the archives to highlight for our Broken and Beautiful series. Listen in for encouragement that Jesus not only handles our brokenness, but He can use it to pour beauty out onto others. If you are sensing the need for some healing in your life, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Join mental health counselor Breeze Potts, Collide Founder Willow Weston and Collide staffer Kristen Mattila as they have an engaging conversation around moves we can make to experience more wholeness in our lives. T...2024-02-2942 minThe Collide PodcastBroken and Beautiful Series: 10 Moves to Walk Toward Wholeness (Part 1)We're bringing back a few of our favorite episodes from the archives to highlight for our Broken and Beautiful series. Listen in for encouragement that Jesus not only handles our brokenness, but He can use it to pour beauty out onto others. If you are sensing the need for some healing in your life, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Join mental health counselor Breeze Potts, Collide Founder Willow Weston and Collide staffer Kristen Mattila as they have an engaging conversation around moves we can make to experience more wholeness in our lives. T...2024-02-2942 min
The Collide PodcastScouting God Out with Margaret FeinbergIn this inspiring episode of The Collide Podcast, Margaret Feinberg—speaker, host of The Joycast, best-selling author, and one of Christianity Today’s 50 women shaping culture and the church—dives deep into the transformative power of joy. Margaret shares her personal journey of facing cancer and how actively choosing joy played a pivotal role in her healing process. Listeners will discover that joy is not just an emotion but a deliberate choice and action that can sustain us even during life’s most challenging moments.Margaret has written several books including Scouting the Divine, Fight Back With Joy, Tas...2023-11-0839 minThe Collide PodcastScouting God Out with Margaret FeinbergIn this inspiring episode of The Collide Podcast, Margaret Feinberg—speaker, host of The Joycast, best-selling author, and one of Christianity Today’s 50 women shaping culture and the church—dives deep into the transformative power of joy. Margaret shares her personal journey of facing cancer and how actively choosing joy played a pivotal role in her healing process. Listeners will discover that joy is not just an emotion but a deliberate choice and action that can sustain us even during life’s most challenging moments.Margaret has written several books including Scouting the Divine, Fight Back With Joy, Tas...2023-11-0839 min
The Collide PodcastHelping Your Kids Develop a Faith of Their Own with Willow Weston (Part 2)Hop on to this mini-series on Helping Your Kids Develop a Faith of Their Own where Willow Weston, our Founder and Director shares her heart and what she has learned along the way about experiencing God with her kids. You will be encouraged, inspired, and set free by the stories, wisdom, and ideas Willow shares from her mom life that will bless your mom life. We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We hope they encourage, inspire and challenge you. Enjoy! Let’s be fri...2023-11-0131 minThe Collide PodcastHelping Your Kids Develop a Faith of Their Own with Willow Weston (Part 2)Hop on to this mini-series on Helping Your Kids Develop a Faith of Their Own where Willow Weston, our Founder and Director shares her heart and what she has learned along the way about experiencing God with her kids. You will be encouraged, inspired, and set free by the stories, wisdom, and ideas Willow shares from her mom life that will bless your mom life. We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We hope they encourage, inspire and challenge you. Enjoy! Let’s be fri...2023-11-0131 min
The Collide PodcastHelping Your Kids Develop a Faith of Their Own with Willow Weston (Part 1)Hop on to this mini-series on Helping Your Kids Develop a Faith of Their Own where Willow Weston, our Founder and Director shares her heart and what she has learned along the way about experiencing God with her kids. You will be encouraged, inspired, and set free by the stories, wisdom, and ideas Willow shares from her mom life that will bless your mom life. We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We hope they encourage, inspire and challenge you. Enjoy! Let’s be fri...2023-10-2632 minThe Collide PodcastHelping Your Kids Develop a Faith of Their Own with Willow Weston (Part 1)Hop on to this mini-series on Helping Your Kids Develop a Faith of Their Own where Willow Weston, our Founder and Director shares her heart and what she has learned along the way about experiencing God with her kids. You will be encouraged, inspired, and set free by the stories, wisdom, and ideas Willow shares from her mom life that will bless your mom life. We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We hope they encourage, inspire and challenge you. Enjoy! Let’s be fri...2023-10-2632 min
The Collide PodcastWhy You Might Want to Think About Staying in the Church with Natalie RunionThis week on the pod we got the privilege of chatting with Natalie Runion. Natalie is a Pastor’s Kid turned Pastor, author of “Raised to Stay” and shares on her popular Instagram page of the same name. Willow and Natalie discuss being hurt by the church and why Natalie encourages staying versus quitting. This episode will both challenge and encourage you, don’t miss it! We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We hope they encourage, inspire and challenge you. Enjoy! Connect with Natalie o...2023-10-1937 minThe Collide PodcastWhy You Might Want to Think About Staying in the Church with Natalie RunionThis week on the pod we got the privilege of chatting with Natalie Runion. Natalie is a Pastor’s Kid turned Pastor, author of “Raised to Stay” and shares on her popular Instagram page of the same name. Willow and Natalie discuss being hurt by the church and why Natalie encourages staying versus quitting. This episode will both challenge and encourage you, don’t miss it! We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We hope they encourage, inspire and challenge you. Enjoy! Connect with Natalie o...2023-10-1937 min
The Collide PodcastHealing from Mother Wounds with Therapist Kirsten Van WingerdenHop on the podcast and hear therapist Kristen Van Wingerden chat with Collide's Founder and Director, Willow Weston about mother wounds and how to heal them. This conversation deep dives into the indicators of mother wounding, the possibility of healing generational trauma, and what you can do to find healing when still don't have peace with your mother. You won't regret pressing pay on this one friend. We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We hope they encourage, inspire and challenge you. Enjoy! Connect w...2023-10-0536 minThe Collide PodcastHealing from Mother Wounds with Therapist Kirsten Van WingerdenHop on the podcast and hear therapist Kristen Van Wingerden chat with Collide's Founder and Director, Willow Weston about mother wounds and how to heal them. This conversation deep dives into the indicators of mother wounding, the possibility of healing generational trauma, and what you can do to find healing when still don't have peace with your mother. You won't regret pressing pay on this one friend. We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We hope they encourage, inspire and challenge you. Enjoy! Connect w...2023-10-0536 min
The Collide Podcast27,383 Days in a Life with Bob GoffListen in as Bob Goff and Willow discuss the importance of making the most of each one of the 27,383 days of your life. We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We hope they encourage, inspire and challenge you. Enjoy! Connect with Bob Goff on his website or on Instagram Let’s be friends! Check out Collide’s website for info on upcoming conferences, events, and resources, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for encouragement, inspo and a fun peek into our minis...2023-09-0653 minThe Collide Podcast27,383 Days in a Life with Bob GoffListen in as Bob Goff and Willow discuss the importance of making the most of each one of the 27,383 days of your life. We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We hope they encourage, inspire and challenge you. Enjoy! Connect with Bob Goff on his website or on Instagram Let’s be friends! Check out Collide’s website for info on upcoming conferences, events, and resources, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for encouragement, inspo and a fun peek into our minis...2023-09-0653 min
The Collide PodcastSummer Highlight Series: Breaking Free: Getting Unstuck and Building Confidence with Emily JamiesonLooking for a podcast to fuel and inspire you? Dive into one of our favorites on this Summer Highlight Series episode! Emily Jamieson hops on the pod to share her big heart to see people walk in greater freedom and confidence. Emily is the Owner of Jamieson Coaching. Emily is one of our fan-favorite speakers at Collide conferences. This trajectory shifter will spend some time having a conversation with Willow Weston, Collide’s Founder and Director that is sure to shift your thoughts, hearts, and even path today. We are certain you will walk into something greater as a re...2023-07-1950 minThe Collide PodcastSummer Highlight Series: Breaking Free: Getting Unstuck and Building Confidence with Emily JamiesonLooking for a podcast to fuel and inspire you? Dive into one of our favorites on this Summer Highlight Series episode! Emily Jamieson hops on the pod to share her big heart to see people walk in greater freedom and confidence. Emily is the Owner of Jamieson Coaching. Emily is one of our fan-favorite speakers at Collide conferences. This trajectory shifter will spend some time having a conversation with Willow Weston, Collide’s Founder and Director that is sure to shift your thoughts, hearts, and even path today. We are certain you will walk into something greater as a re...2023-07-1950 minThe Collide PodcastWhat is Happiness and How to Find it with Lisa Harper (Re-Aired)What is happiness, really? And how do you find it when life feels messy, unfair, or nothing like you planned?This episode originally aired in September 2020 and quickly became one of our most talked-about conversations. In it, bestselling author and Bible teacher Lisa Harper shares how she's found unshakable joy in the messiest, most unexpected corners of life—from single motherhood to racial reconciliation to holding grief and hope in tension.About This EpisodeLisa speaks candidly about her journey of adoption, her deep passion for justice, and what it means to be bo...2023-05-1759 minThe Collide PodcastWhat is Happiness and How to Find it with Lisa Harper (Re-Aired)What is happiness, really? And how do you find it when life feels messy, unfair, or nothing like you planned?This episode originally aired in September 2020 and quickly became one of our most talked-about conversations. In it, bestselling author and Bible teacher Lisa Harper shares how she's found unshakable joy in the messiest, most unexpected corners of life—from single motherhood to racial reconciliation to holding grief and hope in tension.About This EpisodeLisa speaks candidly about her journey of adoption, her deep passion for justice, and what it means to be bo...2023-05-1759 min
The Collide PodcastCollide with Kids with Christen ClarkDo you have kids, teach kids or coach kids? Hop onto this episode and listen to a great conversation with Willow and Christen Clark. Christen is the creator and host of The Collide Kids Podcast which is for parents and kids. Her goal for every episode is to help kids discover they are loved by God! This interview will help encourage and equip you as you seek for your own kids to know they are loved by God! We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We...2023-04-1949 minThe Collide PodcastCollide with Kids with Christen ClarkDo you have kids, teach kids or coach kids? Hop onto this episode and listen to a great conversation with Willow and Christen Clark. Christen is the creator and host of The Collide Kids Podcast which is for parents and kids. Her goal for every episode is to help kids discover they are loved by God! This interview will help encourage and equip you as you seek for your own kids to know they are loved by God! We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We...2023-04-1949 min
The Collide PodcastMaybe Anxiety isn't the Worst Thing with Lisa JeffriesJoin in this great conversation between Collide Founder Willow Weston and mental health therapist Lisa Jeffries where they discuss roadblocks in the way of our hopes and dreams. This episode covers identifying roadblocks and moving them, the importance of a million little steps, and what's worse than anxiety. Take a listen and be invited to move towards the goals and dreams you have for your life! We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We hope they encourage, inspire and challenge you. Enjoy! Let’s be f...2023-04-1239 minThe Collide PodcastMaybe Anxiety isn't the Worst Thing with Lisa JeffriesJoin in this great conversation between Collide Founder Willow Weston and mental health therapist Lisa Jeffries where they discuss roadblocks in the way of our hopes and dreams. This episode covers identifying roadblocks and moving them, the importance of a million little steps, and what's worse than anxiety. Take a listen and be invited to move towards the goals and dreams you have for your life! We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We hope they encourage, inspire and challenge you. Enjoy! Let’s be f...2023-04-1239 minThe Collide PodcastInvest in Someone and Change a Life with Kristi DominguezWhat if one person’s belief in you could change the entire trajectory of your life?In this inspiring episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Superintendent Kristi Dominguez to hear her powerful story of transformation—from a challenging upbringing and a learning disability to becoming a visionary leader in education. Kristi opens up about the people who saw potential in her when she couldn’t see it in herself, and how that impact shaped her into the leader she is today. Whether you're a parent, educator, mentor, or simply someone longing to live a life o...2023-03-2236 minThe Collide PodcastInvest in Someone and Change a Life with Kristi DominguezWhat if one person’s belief in you could change the entire trajectory of your life?In this inspiring episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Superintendent Kristi Dominguez to hear her powerful story of transformation—from a challenging upbringing and a learning disability to becoming a visionary leader in education. Kristi opens up about the people who saw potential in her when she couldn’t see it in herself, and how that impact shaped her into the leader she is today. Whether you're a parent, educator, mentor, or simply someone longing to live a life o...2023-03-2236 min
The Collide PodcastReflections on Regret, Lies, Fear, and Time with Willow WestonNeeding some wisdom, insight, and encouragement? Having some regrets? feeling like you're steeped in negative self-belief? How much power is fear holding in your life right now? Are you numbering your days? These are the kinds of big things Willow Weston, the Founder of Collide reflects on in this episode. Get out a journal and a pen and allow God to meet you in this life-changing reflection time. We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We hope they encourage, inspire and challenge you. Enjoy! O...2022-06-2942 minThe Collide PodcastReflections on Regret, Lies, Fear, and Time with Willow WestonNeeding some wisdom, insight, and encouragement? Having some regrets? feeling like you're steeped in negative self-belief? How much power is fear holding in your life right now? Are you numbering your days? These are the kinds of big things Willow Weston, the Founder of Collide reflects on in this episode. Get out a journal and a pen and allow God to meet you in this life-changing reflection time. We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We hope they encourage, inspire and challenge you. Enjoy! O...2022-06-2942 min
The Collide PodcastPart two of 10 Steps to Walk Towards Wholeness with Counselor Breeze Potts, Willow Weston and Kristen MattilaPart 2 of a two-part series. If you are sensing the need for some healing in your life, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Join mental health counselor Breeze Potts, Collide Founder WIllow Weston and Collide staffer Kristen Mattila as they have an engaging conversation around moves we can make to experience more wholeness in our lives. There is so much rich goodness in this two-part series you won't want to miss a word! Connect with Collide: https://wecollide.net/ Facebook Instagram Connect with Co...2022-06-0845 minThe Collide PodcastPart two of 10 Steps to Walk Towards Wholeness with Counselor Breeze Potts, Willow Weston and Kristen MattilaPart 2 of a two-part series. If you are sensing the need for some healing in your life, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Join mental health counselor Breeze Potts, Collide Founder WIllow Weston and Collide staffer Kristen Mattila as they have an engaging conversation around moves we can make to experience more wholeness in our lives. There is so much rich goodness in this two-part series you won't want to miss a word! Connect with Collide: https://wecollide.net/ Facebook Instagram Connect with Co...2022-06-0845 min
The Collide Podcast10 Moves to Walk Toward WholenessIf you are sensing the need for some healing in your life, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Join mental health counselor Breeze Potts, Collide Founder Willow Weston and Collide staffer Kristen Mattila as they have an engaging conversation around moves we can make to experience more wholeness in our lives. There is so much rich goodness in this two part series you won't want to miss a word! Connect with Collide: https://wecollide.net/ Facebook Instagram Connect with Counselor Breeze Potts: https://ww...2022-06-0242 minThe Collide Podcast10 Moves to Walk Toward WholenessIf you are sensing the need for some healing in your life, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Join mental health counselor Breeze Potts, Collide Founder Willow Weston and Collide staffer Kristen Mattila as they have an engaging conversation around moves we can make to experience more wholeness in our lives. There is so much rich goodness in this two part series you won't want to miss a word! Connect with Collide: https://wecollide.net/ Facebook Instagram Connect with Counselor Breeze Potts: https://ww...2022-06-0242 min
The Collide PodcastMoving from a Stuck Place to Greater Freedom and Confidence with Emily JamiesonLooking for a podcast to fuel and inspire you? This is it! Emily Jamieson hops on the pod to share her big heart to see people walk in greater freedom and confidence. Emily is the Owner of Jamieson Coaching. Emily is one of our fan favorite speaker’s at Collide conferences. This trajectory shifter will spend some time having a conversation with Willow Weston, Collide’s Founder and Director that is sure to shift your thoughts, hearts and even path today. We are certain you will walk into something greater as a result! So press play and enjoy!2022-02-2350 minThe Collide PodcastMoving from a Stuck Place to Greater Freedom and Confidence with Emily JamiesonLooking for a podcast to fuel and inspire you? This is it! Emily Jamieson hops on the pod to share her big heart to see people walk in greater freedom and confidence. Emily is the Owner of Jamieson Coaching. Emily is one of our fan favorite speaker’s at Collide conferences. This trajectory shifter will spend some time having a conversation with Willow Weston, Collide’s Founder and Director that is sure to shift your thoughts, hearts and even path today. We are certain you will walk into something greater as a result! So press play and enjoy!2022-02-2350 min