Courage Collective Podcast

We weren’t created to do life alone. In this episode of The Courage Podcast, we dive into the beauty, strength, and purpose of biblical sisterhood. From celebrating each other’s victories to carrying one another through life’s hardest seasons, true community is one of God’s greatest gifts.

What comes to mind when you hear the word needy? Clingy. Dramatic. Insecure. Draining. Most of us recoil at the very idea. We are fluent in "I'm good," "I got it," and "I can handle it." We will carry every grocery bag, squish the bread, lose circulation in our fingers before we ask for help. And yet, somewhere underneath all of that self-sufficiency is a soul tha...

In this opening session, Pastor Brandy invites you to slow down and let God speak to what is really going on beneath the surface. If you have been carrying pressure, feeling heavy, leading while tired, or trying to keep it all together, this message is for you. Pastor Brandy reminds us that God is not asking us to perform for Him. He is inviting us to be honest with Him, surrender fully, and let t...

Let’s be honest… most days we don’t feel like a masterpiece. We feel like a rough draft. A mess. A “paint-by-number” life that didn’t quite stay in the lines. But what if heaven doesn’t see you that way at all? In this episode, we unpack the truth of Bible in Ephesians 2:10—that you are God’s masterpiece , not His mistake. Not His backup plan. Not His “we’ll fix it later.” You were designed with i...

In this week’s episode of the Courage Collective podcast, Brandee leads a powerful and convicting conversation about integrity, intentionality, and the importance of following through on our words. Through personal stories, interactive reflection, and biblical teaching, she challenges us to examine where our “yes” doesn’t truly mean yes and our “no” doesn’t truly mean no. Click here for show notes

In this week’s podcast, Ashley Carnes shares a deeply personal story of brokenness, shame, and redemption. What began as a quiet prompting from God became a courageous step into vulnerability as she opened up about her past, including the pain of betrayal, an affair, divorce, and the long journey through guilt and healing. Click Here for Show Notes

In this episode of The Courage Collective, we explore how God meets us right where we are—within the ordinary, everyday moments we often overlook. Through the lens of parables, we’ll see how Jesus used familiar experiences to reveal profound spiritual truths about who God is, how He works, and what He desires for us. Pause and let this truth settle in: the God of the universe wants you to know Him...

In this session, we are invited to see our lives through the lens of “kintsugi”, the art of repairing broken pottery by highlighting its cracks rather than hiding them. Through the biblical stories of Rahab, Gideon, and Esther, we see that God does not erase our past, weakness, or fear, but instead uses them to display His glory. Our fractures do not disqualify us; they become the very places wher...

In this week’s podcast, Chelsey shares how one unexpected conversation sent her into a season of deep uncertainty, forcing her to confront long-held narratives, hidden fears, and the stories she carried from her past. Through counseling, community, and honesty with God, she began learning how story work uncovers the patterns that shape our reactions and relationships. Click here for show notes.

In this week’s podcast, Kristen shares her journey through grief, caregiving, and exhaustion to a place of renewed breath and faith. She reflects on what it means to let God breathe life into dry bones, to wrestle honestly with Him, and to lament without losing hope. Click Here for Show Notes

Welcome to the Courage Collective Podcast. A space where bold women rise, stories matter, and fear takes a backseat! Our first season kicks off with live recordings from our Courage Conference hosted in September of 2025. This recording is of one of our main session speakers: Christa Wesley. Show Notes and Resource Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11vTpbNDrbx6x5HzRlTdB6nME_im2-cu2/view?usp=s...