Collective Central Podcast

Why do a lot of career high-achievers struggle in their relationships? Is it ever ok for a Christian couple to indulge in pornography to spice up their sex life? What about masturbation? Hyrox is all the rage now but did it really save a marriage? And speaking of saving, does saving sex for marriage really make sense? The quality of our relationships determine the quality of our lives. Join Kysern...

Most conflicts in church are not spiritual warfare nor about theology. They usually happen because pastors and leaders fail to have honest conversations. What happens when the relationship between two senior leaders implodes and both have their own thoughts about right and wrong? And what is on the other side of this collision? Join us in the second part of this conversation with Kevin and Kysern....

We’ve seen it far too often - disagreements between church leaders becoming destructive and escalating further to distrust, toxicity, factions and even church splits. Collective went through a season of dealing with this tension as well.  In this episode, we explore conflict in church as told through the real-life conflict between Kevin and Kysern.  We covered:  The struggles in managing a multi-f...

What do you do when the sparks in your relationships are stoked not by romance but by the fire in your feuds? Or perhaps you long for whatever kind of heat in your marriage because it’s colder than ice? Is “ till death do us part ” still real in today’s world? We dive into the topic that probably defines us most as humans - relationships, and in this episode we explore the romantic kind together w...

Ever felt like all the church talks about is money? Or perhaps you think the church doesn’t teach enough on it. While it can be a loaded topic, Jesus Himself has a whole lot to say about money. And we have some thoughts too.  Join us as we dive into this conversation where we discuss:  Imprints from childhood that influence how we view and manage money. “Prosperity gospel” leaning teachings we hav...

Lynette Chai is a licenced and registered counselor. Keith Tay is a pastor at Collective. In this episode we discuss how mental health is approached from both their professional perspectives. Where are they aligned and where do they not? Our conversation covered: How some “supernatural” church experiences may be explained scientifically.  What pastors should stop doing when navigating mental healt...

Hot Topics is back! In this episode, the first of a two part series, we explore the topic of mental health. We discuss:  how we have navigated anxiety and depressive states the effects of sleep on our mental health and vice versa why we sometimes hesitate to seek professional help  steps we have taken that we have found useful and recommend    Note: This episode was recorded in October 2024.  ____...

Are strong Christian women really the problem—or are we just not ready to talk about what healthy masculinity looks like? In this episode, we unpack: Why women feel pressure to lead when men won’t What happens when strength is misunderstood The danger of mothering grown men And how Christian relationships can thrive without a power struggle

If you’ve ever been called a people pleaser or felt the pressure to keep everyone happy — even when it’s costing you — this episode is for you. We’re talking authenticity, performance culture, and what it really means to stop pretending and start showing up as your true self. Whether you’re in ministry, leadership, or just plain exhausted trying to be everything for everyone — you’re not alone.

What do you do when everything you’ve worked for — your career, your comfort, your carefully built life — no longer fits where God is leading? In Episode 2, Jay Galido shares the story of choosing purpose over the life she built in the U.S. and learning to surrender when nothing made sense. This one’s for anyone caught between purpose, and letting go of what they thought their life would look like...

Jay Galido opens up about the pain she kept buried — childhood abuse, an eating disorder, and the pressure to stay strong. In this honest and hope-filled episode, she shares how grace met her where it hurt most. __ Follow us https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveCentral https://www.instagram.com/collectivecentral https://www.instagram.com/esthershennyku https://www.instagram.com/jgalido

This Mother’s Day, we went live with a special edition of Girl Talk—a heartfelt, no-filter conversation on the real highs and lows of motherhood. From identity and doubts to laughter and grace, our panel of incredible women share what it means to be fully known, loved, and seen by God in the beautiful mess of mom life.

Welcome to Episode 3 of Hot Topics, where we continue to explore topics that pack more than just a little heat, paired with food that is just as spicy. In this episode, we tackle the questions that some of you may have regarding certain cultural practices - are they harmless or could some of them be incompatible with our Christian faith?

Welcome to Episode 2 of Hot Topics, the still brand new podcast series where we explore topics that pack more than just a little heat, paired with food that is just as spicy. And things got spicier this time as we discussed same-sex attraction and relationships - our thoughts on what the Bible says about it and how we approach it at Collective. 

Welcome to Hot Topics - a brand new podcast series where we explore topics that pack more than just a little heat, paired with food that is just as spicy. On this episode we discuss the issue of smoking and vaping. Is it really wrong or a sin to do so? And if not, why do some church communities frown upon it?

We are asked to make sound judgment all the time yet Jesus tells us not to judge. What shall we do?

The Sermon on the Mount is a well known sermon not just in the religious circle, but also in the secular world

The Sermon on the Mount is a well known sermon not just in the religious circle, but also in the secular world.

What are the qualities that our Lord look for in His disciples? These qualities are essential to lead us through the path to greatness?

While we might be helpless, we are not hopeless! He is coming for us.