The Collide Podcast

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 cr...

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...

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 experien...

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 perfec...

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,...

What if you’ve been sleepwalking through life—and it’s time to finally wake up? In this honest episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Jess Connolly to talk about the wake-up call that changed her life and how we can all learn to live more fully awake. She shares the story behind her personal “wake-up” moment and what it revealed about the patterns, pressures, and mindsets that were keepi...

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...

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, vulnerabili...

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...

Have you ever wondered if anxiety could actually be an invitation to draw closer to God? Author and speaker Jennifer Tucker joins Willow for an honest conversation about anxiety, faith, and letting go of the shame that can come with mental health struggles. After walking alongside her daughter through severe panic attacks and confronting her own experiences with anxiety, Jennifer began to see anxi...

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 tod...

🎧 Listen & Subscribe to the Collide Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Amazon Music , or wherever you listen. 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...

🎧 Listen & Subscribe to the Collide Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Amazon Music , or wherever you listen. What if your worth was never meant to be defined by someone else’s love? In this powerful episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Ainsley Britain to talk about identity, relationships, and healing from codependency. She shares her personal journey of overcoming toxic patte...

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 po...

What if you knew exactly how many days you had to live—how would you spend them? In this inspiring episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Bob Goff to talk about living life with purpose, passion, and joy. Bob shares his reflections on what it means to make the most of our 27,383 days—infusing every moment with intention and love. With his signature humor and boundless energy, he offers p...

🎧 Listen & Subscribe to the Collide Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Amazon Music , or wherever you listen. What if healing your story could change generations to come? In this powerful episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Terra A. Mattson—licensed marriage and family therapist, author, and co-founder of Living Wholehearted—to talk about the life-changing process of story wor...

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 playe...

🎧 Listen & Subscribe to the Collide Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify ,  Amazon Music , or wherever you listen. What does it really mean to be mentally strong—and how do we build that strength when life knocks us down? 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 wi...

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 perso...

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...

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...

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 paus...

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 cele...

Are you truly making room for Jesus in the midst of life’s busyness? In this inspiring episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Ruth Chou Simons to talk about how God unfolds His plans in ways we often don’t expect. Ruth shares her journey of building a thriving ministry not through relentless striving, but through daily faithfulness, trusting the Author of her story. Whether you’re naviga...

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, sharin...