In 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...
Nov 27, 2024•45 min•Season 7Ep. 310
In this deeply moving episode of the Collide Podcast , we sit down with Christine Stone, a longtime friend of Collide and a pivotal figure in its story. Christine was part of the original “Wounded Collision Bible Study,” a gathering of college women that ignited the vision for the Collide ministry. She shares her powerful journey of colliding with Jesus in the midst of unimaginable pain and tragedy, how He transformed her life, and how her story has inspired and brought healing to others. From h...
Nov 21, 2024•42 min•Season 7Ep. 308
In 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 a...
Nov 13, 2024•31 min•Season 7Ep. 308
In 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 T...
Nov 06, 2024•43 min•Season 7Ep. 307
In 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 off...
Oct 31, 2024•47 min•Season 7Ep. 306
In 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 listener...
Oct 23, 2024•46 min•Season 7Ep. 305
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...
Oct 16, 2024•47 min•Season 7Ep. 304
In 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...
Oct 09, 2024•42 min•Season 7Ep. 303
In this episode, Sarah Grace Hallas shares her insights on trusting God for immeasurable blessings, especially during challenging times. She discusses practical strategies for holding onto hope when life feels overwhelming and the narrative seems to have concluded. Sarah recounts her powerful journey of reconciliation with her ex-husband, highlighting the transformative effects of forgiveness and restoration. Additionally, she introduces her Abundantly More Community, a supportive space for wome...
Oct 02, 2024•42 min•Season 7Ep. 302
In this refreshing conversation, we welcome Erica Renaud, a passionate speaker and author of Pray with Me: Help Your Children Engage in Authentic and Powerful Prayer . Erica shares her insights on how to invite children into prayer without manipulation or obligation. We discuss creative ways to approach prayer that help kids see God as more than just a gift-giver, and explore how parents' own hang-ups can impact their children's relationship with prayer. Erica is a dynamic speaker and writer, pa...
Sep 25, 2024•44 min•Season 7Ep. 301
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 purpos...
Sep 18, 2024•37 min•Season 7Ep. 300
In this episode, we sit down with Jillana Goble, a speaker, author, and foster care advocate to hear her inspiring journey of becoming a passionate voice for vulnerable children. Jillana shares how God developed a deep desire in her heart to advocate for the most vulnerable, and how that calling has shaped her life and founding the statewide movement Every Child Oregon . Together, we dive into the real talk about managing expectations around outcomes in the foster care system, the immense need f...
Sep 11, 2024•46 min•Season 7Ep. 299
In 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...
Sep 04, 2024•33 min•Season 7Ep. 298
Welcome to our Summer Highlight Series on The Collide Podcast! Throughout the summer, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes, where we hear stories of people who have experienced life-changing collisions with Jesus. Each conversation you hear on this podcast will ignite your hope, your healing, and your purpose. Today, we’re excited to bring back this episode with Counselor Kristi Knipp where we discussed how to support teen girls with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. Kristi K...
Aug 21, 2024•19 min•Season 6Ep. 296
Welcome to our Summer Highlight Series on The Collide Podcast! Throughout the summer, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes, where we hear stories of people who have experienced life-changing collisions with Jesus. Each conversation you hear on this podcast will ignite your hope, your healing, and your purpose. Today, we’re excited to bring back this episode with Pastor Grant Fishbook, who is the Lead Teaching Pastor of Christ the King Community Church, with 6 campuses in NW Washington....
Aug 14, 2024•58 min•Season 6Ep. 295
Welcome to our Summer Highlight Series on The Collide Podcast! Throughout the summer, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes, where we hear stories of people who have experienced life-changing collisions with Jesus. Each conversation you hear on this podcast will ignite your hope, your healing, and your purpose. Today, we’re excited to bring back this episode with Rick and Tiffany Bulman, who are the authors of the book “ Mended, One Couples Journey from Betrayal to Imperfect Beauty .” T...
Jul 31, 2024•57 min•Season 6Ep. 293
Welcome to our Summer Highlight Series on The Collide Podcast! Throughout the summer, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes, where we hear stories of people who have experienced life-changing collisions with Jesus. Each conversation you hear on this podcast will ignite your hope, your healing, and your purpose. Today, we’re excited to bring back this episode with Author Cheryl Bostrom where we talk about God, faith and the seasons of a woman’s life. Cheryl speaks straight to the heart a...
Jul 25, 2024•44 min•Season 6Ep. 292
Welcome to our Summer Highlight Series on The Collide Podcast! Throughout the summer, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes, where we hear stories of people who have experienced life-changing collisions with Jesus. Each conversation you hear on this podcast will ignite your hope, your healing, and your purpose. Today, we’re excited to bring back this episode with Spiritual Director and Coach Emily Jamieson where she shares her big heart to see people get unstuck, and walk in greater fre...
Jul 18, 2024•51 min•Season 6Ep. 291
Welcome to our Summer Highlight Series on The Collide Podcast! Throughout the summer, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes, where we hear stories of people who have experienced life-changing collisions with Jesus. Each conversation you hear on this podcast will ignite your hope, your healing, and your purpose. Today, we’re excited to bring back this episode with Bridgette Ridenour , sister of actors Kirk Cameron and Candace Cameron Bure, as she shares what it was like to grow up feelin...
Jul 10, 2024•47 min•Season 6Ep. 290
Welcome to our Summer Highlight Series on The Collide Podcast! Throughout the summer, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes, where we hear stories of people who have experienced life-changing collisions with Jesus. Each conversation you hear on this podcast will ignite your hope, your healing, and your purpose. Today, we’re excited to bring back this episode with Pastor Kip McCormack where we discussed how to lean into faith and how to have peace amid chaos when fears and anxiety threat...
Jul 03, 2024•54 min•Season 6Ep. 289
Welcome to our Summer Highlight Series on The Collide Podcast! Throughout the summer, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes, where we hear stories of people who have experienced life-changing collisions with Jesus. Each conversation you hear on this podcast will ignite your hope, your healing, and your purpose. Today, we’re excited to bring back this episode with Mike Neelley where he shares his passion for people to know that God speaks and that He has something He wants to say to us. ...
Jun 26, 2024•44 min•Season 6Ep. 288
Welcome to our Summer Highlight Series on The Collide Podcast! Throughout the summer, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes, where we hear stories of people who have experienced life-changing collisions with Jesus. Each conversation you hear on this podcast will ignite your hope, your healing, and your purpose. Today, we’re excited to bring back this episode with Shauna Niequist where we discussed becoming our truest selves, handling disappointment, and finding God in everyday hospitali...
Jun 20, 2024•49 min•Season 6Ep. 287
In this episode, we sit down with Sara Nelson, to delve into the transformative power of vulnerability. Sara is a passionate teacher and leader with over 30 years of experience exploring the depths of the Bible and guiding others on their spiritual journeys. As the Director of Small Groups at NCCTK, she fosters authentic relationships and spiritual growth among a community of over 500 members. Listen in as Sara shares insights from her years of teaching and personal experiences, offering a refre...
Jun 12, 2024•52 min•Season 6Ep. 286
In this episode, we explore the courageous journey of stepping into bravery with licensed mental health therapist and EMDR practitioner, Kristyn Than. Kristyn specializes in trauma work, particularly with women, teens, and children. She finds fulfillment in walking alongside individuals navigating healing, especially following experiences of betrayal. Kristyn's perspective is deeply rooted in her faith, emphasizing the transformative power of encountering Jesus in life's challenges. Kristyn enco...
Jun 07, 2024•41 min•Season 6Ep. 285
Nicole Salmon is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, mother, and wife with a mission to amplify the gospel's relevance, empower individuals to live and lead authentically and equip leaders to develop purpose-led and spirit-filled lives. She is a master strategist and associate pastor, known as The Purpose Coach , helping women gain insight into their lives. She worked in the not-for-profit sector for over 20 years and has penned two books. She is also a certified life skills and marriage coach and...
May 29, 2024•34 min•Season 6Ep. 285
Have you ever wondered how someone stays humble and faithful while navigating fame and using their gifts on a global stage? In this episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with 5x GRAMMY Award-winning artist Naomi Raine to talk about faith, music, calling, and character. Naomi shares the heart behind her worship, her journey from childhood dreams to Maverick City Music , and what it means to stay anchored in God amid public platforms and personal challenges. If you’ve ever struggled to stay ...
May 23, 2024•54 min•Season 6Ep. 283
Listen in as we explore the journey from hate to love with our guest, author, and ordained inner healing Minister Nanci Lamborn . In our conversation, Nanci shares candidly about her childhood pain and the journey towards reconciling with her past, particularly in her relationship with her mother. Through her ministry and personal experiences, she offers profound insights into the process of trading ashes for beauty, fear for strength, and bondage for freedom. She is also the author of Angry Dau...
May 16, 2024•43 min•Season 6Ep. 282
Dr. Tabatha Barber, triple board-certified in obstetrics, gynecology, and functional medicine, hosts The Gutsy Gynecologist Show. She's licensed to practice in over half the country, offering virtual consultations. With a focus on gut health and hormone balance, she's created the Gutsy Gyn supplement line. Her mission is to help women reconnect body, mind, and soul, empowering them to find purpose and transformation. In this episode, we discussed how God designed our bodies to naturally heal the...
May 09, 2024•37 min•Season 6Ep. 281
What if music had the power to heal, bring hope, and break the stigma around mental health struggles? In this powerful episode of The Collide Podcast, we talk with singer-songwriter Allison Eide about her viral song “Love Who I Am,” which is resonating deeply with young people across the globe who are battling mental health challenges. Allison bravely shares her own story of navigating anxiety, depression, and self-worth, and how God is using her vulnerability and artistry to reach hurting heart...
May 02, 2024•39 min•Season 6Ep. 280
Stephanie Nelson is the founder of the Coupon Mom website, which started in 2001 and has grown to 8 million members. She is also the host of the Pivotal People Podcast , speaker, and author of several books including the most recent book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential . In this episode, Stephanie shares her experience in which she witnessed how God unfolded His plan for her life in an unexpected way. Despite it differing from her initial vision, she became instrumental i...
Apr 24, 2024•45 min•Season 6Ep. 277
