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The Collide Podcast

Welcome to the Collide podcast. We are so glad you’re here! We’re excited for you to join us every week as Collide’s Founder and Director, Willow Weston interviews incredible humans who are experiencing God doing amazing things in their lives. We love sharing stories of leaders, counselors, pastors, business owners, moms, artists, authors, and everyday heroes who are making a difference in the world. We invite our guests to share from an authentic and vulnerable place the ways that Jesus is showing up and colliding with them in the mess, the pain, the beauty, and the joy. We know you will be inspired, refreshed, and encouraged and leave each episode knowing God meets you where you’re at and is doing something beautiful right there.
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Episodes

The 7 Types of Rest That Will Save You from Burnout with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith (Re-Aired)

Feeling burned out and wondering why sleep isn’t enough to truly restore you? 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 listene...

Jul 02, 202539 minSeason 7Ep. 340

Raising Daughters to Have A Faith of Their Own with Nellie Harden

In today’s world, raising confident, faith-rooted daughters can feel overwhelming. Parents often struggle to guide their girls toward a faith that’s truly their own—especially amid the noise of culture, peer pressure, and internal insecurity. How do we parent with purpose and help our daughters build their identity on something unshakeable? About the Guest: Nellie Harden is a wife, mother of four daughters, trauma survivor, family life and leadership coach, and passionate advocate for raising gi...

Jun 25, 202546 minSeason 7Ep. 339

A Journey from Fear to Faith After Grief and Illness with Amy DeBrucque

If you're battling fear, anxiety, or the weight of emotional pain, this episode will speak directly to your heart. Through her own story of loss, hardship, and healing, Amy DeBrucque shares how faith became her lifeline and how God led her from surviving to living on purpose . Whether you're in a valley or simply longing to live with more courage, this conversation offers the hope and tools to help you move forward with confidence and intention. Amy is a wife, mom of four, Confidence Coach, Spea...

Jun 18, 202536 minSeason 7Ep. 338

Moving from the Daily Grind to Your True Dreams with Jenni LaBrie

Are You Feeling Stuck in the Daily Grind? If you're feeling buried under routines, disconnected from your dreams, or like life has become one long to-do list, this episode is your permission slip to pause, reflect, and redream. Guest Jenni LaBrie shares wisdom for those who feel stuck in survival mode and offers a pathway back to purpose, clarity, and the sacred beauty in everyday life. Whether you're exhausted, burned out, or just unsure of your next step—this conversation will speak directly t...

Jun 11, 202539 minSeason 7Ep. 337

The Viral Footwashing Series: A Call to Radical Love with Jessica Bond

Do you ever wonder what it truly means to serve like Jesus did? In a culture focused on status and self-promotion, what if radical humility could stir revival and transform hearts? In this episode of The Collide Podcast , we sit down with Jessica Bond—the artist behind the viral Footwashing Series , a striking visual collection that depicts Jesus washing the feet of people from all backgrounds, including those society often ignores. Jessica’s work has sparked both admiration and controversy, cha...

Jun 04, 202543 minSeason 7Ep. 336

Bringing the Bible to Life through Creativity with Shanna Noel

On today’s episode of The Collide Podcast, we’re joined by the incredibly creative and faith-filled Shanna Noel! Shanna is the founder of Illustrated Faith, a movement and resource hub that invites women to engage with the Bible in a fresh, artistic way. What started as a personal form of worship through journaling and scrapbooking has grown into a beautiful community that glorifies God through creativity. In our conversation, Shanna shares how a simple love for capturing life’s small, meaningfu...

May 28, 202535 minSeason 7Ep. 335

Go Ahead: A Woman of Impact Message with Willow Weston

In 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 ste...

May 21, 202548 minSeason 7Ep. 334

For Moms Who Feel Like They Messed Up with Michelle Konson

In this vulnerable and hope-filled episode, we’re joined by writer, speaker, and mentor Michelle Konson , who shares how the pain and mess of our past can show up in our present—especially in parenting. Michelle opens up about her own journey of unraveling, the toll it took on her relationships, and the invitation God extends to all of us: to enter our stories, do the work of healing, and experience redemption—not just for ourselves, but for our children too. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve mess...

May 14, 202530 minSeason 7Ep. 333

Yes, You: A Woman of Impact Message with Willow Weston

In 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 fis...

May 07, 202545 minSeason 7Ep. 332

Healthy Mindsets: A Women of Impact Interview with Counselor Breeze Potts

In this powerful conversation, counselor Breeze Potts, LMHC, addresses the mental and emotional struggles that often hold women back from stepping into their God-given purpose. From insecurity and self-doubt to the lies we believe about our worth, Breeze unpacks the unhealthy mindsets that trip us up and offers practical, compassionate tools for moving from unhealthy thinking patterns to healthy, life-giving ones. With years of experience helping women navigate their inner battles, Breeze brings...

Apr 30, 202544 minSeason 7Ep. 331

Wake Up, Fight Back, Live Boldly with Jess Connolly

In this episode we sit down with Jess Connolly—author, speaker, and founder of Go + Tell Gals —to talk about the wake-up call that changed her life and how we can all learn to live more fully awake. Jess shares the story behind her personal “wake-up” moment and what it taught her about the patterns, pressures, and mindsets that were keeping her stuck. Together, we unpack how easy it is to sleepwalk through life—numbing out, saying yes when we mean no, and living disconnected from what we actuall...

Apr 24, 202541 minSeason 7Ep. 330

Putting Your Dreams on Paper: Women of Impact Interview with Christina Archer

In this episode of The Collide Podcast, we’re sharing a powerful conversation from our Women of Impact online course, “Putting Your Dreams on Paper,” featuring Christina Archer, owner of NW SilverStars , an award-winning competitive cheer gym. Christina opens up about the incredible journey of how God planted a vision in her heart and the unforgettable moment that brought it to life. From a spark of inspiration to a thriving reality, Christina’s story is one of courage, obedience, and God's fait...

Apr 16, 202530 minSeason 7Ep. 329

Out of Hiding: A Women of Impact Message with Willow Weston

In 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,...

Apr 09, 202535 minSeason 7Ep. 328

Your Way Back to Happy with Janelle Bruland

In this episode, we sit down with Janelle Bruland—entrepreneur, speaker, and leadership coach—to explore the journey back to happiness. Janelle shares insights on overcoming overwhelm, healing from unresolved trauma, and resetting priorities for a more balanced life. With her vast experience in business leadership, mindfulness, and faith-driven entrepreneurship, she offers practical wisdom to help you find peace, balance, and fulfillment. We Talked About: Overcoming overwhelm and stress in leade...

Apr 04, 202542 minSeason 7Ep. 327

Reframing Anxiety for Ourselves and Our Kids with Jennifer Tucker

In this episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Jennifer Tucker —artist, author, and speaker—who is passionate about helping others experience God’s peace in the midst of anxiety. Jennifer shares insights from her bestselling book Breath as Prayer and her latest release, Present in Prayer: A Guided Invitation to Peace Through Biblical Meditation. We dive into the power of Christian meditation and how reframing anxiety can help us turn our eyes to Christ. Jenn shares how meditating on Sc...

Mar 27, 202539 minSeason 7Ep. 326

God’s Heart for the World: A Conversation with Modern-Day Missionary Jen Dorrough

In this episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with JenDorrough, the Executive Director of Youth With A Mission (YWAM) North Cascades. Jen’s nearly two decades in ministry have taken her across the globe to 18 nations, working in Discipleship Training Schools, teaching, coaching, and leading young people in discovering God’s heart for the world. We discuss what it means to be a missionary today, the challenges and rewards of ministry, and how Jen’s transformative experiences—like teaching E...

Mar 19, 202536 minSeason 7Ep. 325

Grace Notes: A Journey of Faith and Music with Naomi Raine (Re-Aired)

We’re thrilled to bring back one of our most inspiring episodes featuring Naomi Raine , a 5x GRAMMY Award-winning artist whose life is a powerful testament to faith, perseverance, and the transformative power of music. From her humble beginnings to leading worship on global stages, Naomi’s story is one of dedication to spreading the gospel through song. As a wife, mom, worship pastor, and founder of The Bridge Collective , Naomi’s passion is to cultivate unity within the body of Christ and glori...

Mar 12, 202554 minSeason 7Ep. 324

Finding Faith Through Creativity with Jasmine Green

In this episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Jasmine Green, a Jesus-loving artist and writer from Sydney, Australia, whose Scripture-based illustrated art has encouraged tens of thousands in their faith. What started as a creative outlet during the COVID-19 lockdown has turned into a thriving global community, where Jasmine shares faith-filled encouragement through her artwork and monthly newsletters, Inbox Sunshine and Sunny Side Up. Jasmine opens up about how the unexpected shift f...

Mar 05, 202545 minSeason 7Ep. 323

Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships & Embracing Confidence with Ainsley Britain

In 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 th...

Feb 26, 202547 minSeason 7Ep. 322

Brave Enough to be Broken with Toni Collier

What if your brokenness isn’t something to hide—but the very thing God wants to use to bring healing to others? In this powerful episode, we dive into what it looks like to embrace your imperfections, confront shame, and find beauty and purpose in the very places you thought disqualified you. So many women feel pressure to hold it all together—especially in Christian spaces—but what if the most powerful thing you could do is be honest about your pain? Toni Collier shares how living authentically...

Feb 20, 202547 minSeason 4Ep. 201

Living Every Day with Purpose: A Conversation with Bob Goff

What 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, a...

Feb 12, 202554 minSeason 7Ep. 320

The Power of Story Work with Terra Mattson

In this powerful episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Terra A. Mattson, a licensed marriage and family therapist, author, and co-founder of Living Wholehearted. With over two decades of experience, Terra has helped countless women and girls navigate their trauma, embrace their God-given identity, and live lives rooted in grace and integrity. We explore the transformative power of story work—the process of naming our pain and addressing the baggage, wounds, and trauma we carry. Terra ...

Feb 05, 202540 minSeason 7Ep. 319

A Teen Mom Breaking Free from Generational Bondage with Veronica Cornejo

In this episode of The Collide Podcast , we sit down with Veronica Cornejo, a wife, mom, ministry leader, and newly published author of Unshackled . Veronica’s story is one of resilience, faith, and breaking free from the generational chains that once held her back. Veronica shares her journey of overcoming adversity, navigating the struggles of being a young mom, and the powerful role faith played in her transformation. She opens up about how she broke free from generational bondage and how she...

Jan 29, 202537 minSeason 7Ep. 318

Building Mental Strength: Lessons from Amy Morin

In this inspiring episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Amy Morin, psychotherapist, mental strength trainer, and host of the award-winning Mentally Stronger With Therapist Amy Morin podcast. Amy is also the international bestselling author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do and five other books that have sold over a million copies in more than 40 languages. Her TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong , has been viewed over 23 million times, inspiring millions to re...

Jan 23, 202536 minSeason 7Ep. 317

Slowing Your Scroll to Reset Your Peace with Whitney Lowe

In this episode, we sit down with Whitney Lowe, author of Set Your Eyes Higher: A 40-Day Reset to Slow Your Anxiety and Fix Your Focus on God . Whitney is a Christian influencer passionate about helping women overcome social media anxiety, escape toxic cycles of social media validation, and embrace a life of purpose, peace, and power through a deeper relationship with God. Whitney shares her personal journey of navigating the physical and emotional toll of excessive screen time, which compounded...

Jan 16, 202538 minSeason 7Ep. 316

God’s Power Made Perfect in Weakness with Shelbi Shutt

What if your greatest weakness is actually the very place God wants to meet you with His strength? In this powerful episode of The Collide Podcast , we sit down with Shelbi Shutt—a pastor, speaker, writer, and disability advocate who is passionate about helping others encounter God in the midst of their limitations. Shelbi’s journey of living with disabilities while serving in ministry challenges the narrative that strength equals perfection. Instead, she offers a compelling vision of how our we...

Jan 08, 202544 minSeason 7Ep. 315

Healthy Mindsets Around New Years Resolutions with Jillian DeBritz

Jillian DeBritz is a personal development coach, and self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist who longs to offer hope and build courage through the words she writes. Jillian believes in the power of sharing our stories, of bravely inviting others into our in-process places and allowing ourselves to be truly known. And she is a woman who does just that by fighting to disarm shame through vulnerably sharing her own journey toward emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wholeness. In this episod...

Jan 01, 202545 minSeason 6Ep. 307

Jesus, the Prince of Peace: Finding Shalom in a Broken World with Pastor Kurt Ingram

In this episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Pastor Kurt Ingram to unpack what it means to experience true peace, even in the midst of brokenness. Drawing on the profound truth that Jesus is the Prince of Peace, Pastor Kurt guides us through a conversation about shalom—the deep, holistic peace that God offers—and how we can embrace it in our lives. This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and embrace the peace that only God can provide. Whether you’re struggling with inner co...

Dec 19, 202454 minSeason 7Ep. 313

Living Christmas Everyday with Pastor Taylor Simpson

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Pastor Taylor Simpson, Lead Pastor of New Song Church in Bellingham, WA. Taylor shares his passion for building a praying church and leading with authenticity. Together, we explore how to experience Immanuel —God with us—not just during the Christmas season but 365 days a year. Taylor challenges the idea of keeping Christmas as a nostalgic, one-time celebration and instead invites us to step into a deeper, more vibrant relationship with Christ througho...

Dec 11, 202442 minSeason 7Ep. 312

Making Room for Jesus with Ruth Chou Simons

This 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 faithfulnes...

Dec 04, 202444 minSeason 7Ep. 311
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