Still Coloring with Toni Collier

I believe that when God brings you to a Red Sea moment in your life, He’s going to part it. We serve the God of miracles, and He’s still working miracles every single day. And no matter what it is you’re facing, He has a plan to bring you back to His goodness. The pain you feel, the heartache you’re enduring, the loneliness and depression and sadness… not one bit of it will be wasted in the story...

I want to tell y’all the story of one of my favorite scriptures, Psalm 91. It was given to me by a deacon in a church during a church service that I barely wanted to be at, and at the time it didn’t mean a thing to me. But it came alive to me during a “spiritual encounter” weekend retreat where I was finally pursuing being a follower of God and not just a fan. I realized that God’s word comes most...

I have a tendency to live in a scarcity mindset about money, that there’s not going to be enough of it, and when I do have it, I might lose it. Maybe you feel that way too. Finances can impact what we believe about God, but goodness, do I have some God winks to tell you about the ways He’s provided in this season of my divorce. I was scared to take time off the stage because speaking is how I make...

One thing that has been super consistent in this season of my life is how my community has SHOWN UP for me. God saw fit that out-of-town friends would physically be down the hall when I got the worst phone call of my life. They’ve comforted me and helped me discover things about myself that I hadn’t realized before. My community furnished my new home and reminded me of my purpose, coaching me thro...

I tell people all the time to “embrace your pain,” and now coming out of the devastation of the past six months, I have to call myself to that same standard. So, I’m sharing the story of what God has brought me through.  This season is called “God Winks, Moxie and Rescue,” and I’ll tell you more about those things in this first episode, starting with a look at the parable of the wandering sheep in...

I am going to bring you all the way in. This is probably going to be my most vulnerable series of podcast episodes ever because it's me processing through some of the hardest moments I've ever had to walk through. In Season 6, you'll hear me shining a light on how God came for me in my darkest moments at the end of 2023. And how He's coming for you too, friend. God is still on the move. I hope thi...

We decided this season needed one final episode, and it’s with Titania Jordan of Bark Technologies! Let’s go deep on the topic of navigating the online world with our kids. I’m not even exaggerating when I tell you that Bark is absolutely revolutionary and has changed my life as a parent. Titania is mom to a high schooler, and she serves as the Chief Parent Officer and CMO of Bark. Today she share...

Today’s podcast guest, Kendall Mariah Tart, says she wants to authentically and unapologetically engage in conversations that are sometimes really uncomfortable, so we go there in this episode! Kendall is a self-described “modern southern housewife” with a husband in the active military and a beautiful adopted daughter who is Black. As a blonde-haired white woman in America, Kendall has navigated...

Parenting is a treacherous journey – don’t we all know this to be true! But the beautiful thing is, we don’t have to do it alone. We shouldn’t do it alone. Today I talk with Heather MacFadyen, the founder of a brand and podcast called Don’t Mom Alone, about the idea of community. It can be awkward to seek out and pray specifically for, but we’ll be better parents if we find like-minded people to w...

Dr. Chinwé Williams is a licensed and board-certified therapist, speaker, author, and consultant, so you know what that means – today’s episode might feel like a free counseling session, and Y’ALL, it’s so good. I think she’s so brilliant. We talk about helping kids process through trauma and emotions, because Lord knows they come jam-packed with BIG feelings. We talk about re-parenting ourselves...

I’ve got a real-life friend with me today, my girl Wanda Mulzac! I just love her story and how she has pointed to God through the heartache and the joy of their journey to parenthood. We talk about infertility today, which can be a really hard conversation in the church. Wanda and her husband now have 3 miracle babies through IVF, and we chat about what it’s like to navigate feeling extremely grat...

Ooooh I think this episode is going to be a fan favorite! If you know anything about me, you know I love love love Moms On Call, an organization helping parents in the early years of parenting with practical strategies for sleep schedules and overall well being. They saved my LIFE when my son Sammie was a baby! Laura and Jennifer are dear friends of mine, and today we talk all about the importance...

Dr. Morgan Cutlip is a highly sought after relationship expert who knows what it feels like to lose yourself in motherhood. You’ll hear Morgan talk about how when we are spread thin, we’re regularly programmed to minimize our own needs. But helping our kids with their big emotions requires us to be in a good place, so we need to learn how to stop and “mom” ourselves. This is a great conversation t...

Today you’ll hear my conversation with the founders of an incredible company called Slumberkins which I discovered earlier this year on Instagram! Slumberkins is an emotional wellness brand that provides products and fun characters with unique storylines for families to connect with. Co-founders Callie and Kelly are so good at what they do – the resources they’ve created are helping so many kids t...

We are always learning and growing. And when we are speaking on behalf of – as an advocate or an ally for – a people group that we don't identify with, there is an unbelievable amount of learning and growth that should come from that people group, always. So let's learn, fam! Whether you have a disabled child in your care or not, we can all get really good at humanizing every single beating heart...

If you love Food Network, you likely know and love Aarti Sequeira like I do, and I’m so excited that we’ve got her on this season of Still Coloring! Aarti once won her season of Food Network Star and regularly serves as a guest judge on shows like Chopped, Cutthroat Kitchen and Guy’s Grocery Games. Today you’ll hear my conversation with Aarti about being a working mom and what it’s like to show ou...

We’re kicking off Season 5 of the Still Coloring podcast with Sissy Goff, who is a trusted voice in the lives of thousands of girls and families from her 25+ years of counseling experience. Sissy points to one of the biggest threats to parents and their kids right now, and that’s anxiety. Sissy says, “Anxiety is the most prevalent disorder right now, but it’s also the most treatable.”   This seaso...

In Season 5 of Still Coloring, we're talking about little kids with big feelings – you're not going to want to miss it! Over the coming weeks, you'll hear from moms, authors, business owners, a TV personality, counselors, doctors and child psychologists about how our kids process hard things. Get excited, fam! Season 5 will hit your podcast feeds next week! This season of the Still Coloring podcas...

Lauren Chandler wraps up the season with some really incredible encouragement – if you’re facing something really hard or painful or dark, know that it won’t be that way forever. Be honest with God and ask Him for the desire to move toward Him. And if all you have is a complaint, bring that to Him. He knows your heart already but delights when you let Him into it. Connect with Lauren: Instagram |...

No matter how dark things get in life, God is still there with a plan, and today’s podcast guest graciously walks us through that promise. Jordan Welch doesn’t just sing beautiful worship songs – she lives by them. She talks in this episode about how we don’t need to have or know God’s exact plan in order to walk in obedience to Him; we just need to trust Him. Jordan says, “If you’re tired, burnt...

[Potential trigger warning – Cecily briefly discusses suicidal thoughts at the top of the show.] Cecily Hennigan is pursuing God like crazy, and it’s so encouraging to see! You may remember Cecily from a viral video singing in the McDonald’s drive-thru or from her time on Team Blake on NBC’s The Voice. On today’s episode, Cecily talks about the prayer she prayed the night before the Battle Rounds:...

Anike (formerly known as Wande) has had great success in her musical career. She’s the first and only female artist signed to Reach Records, and has seen her songs used by major brands like ESPN, Netflix, and Apple. But with as many incredible things that have happened in Anike’s life, she still puts her faith first and chooses to worship God in really hard times. She says in this episode, “Hold o...

Casey J is an award-winning singer, producer and worship leader, and she loves coaching worship leaders to go deep in their relationship with God so that they can lead others well. In today’s episode, Casey talks about how we think saying ‘yes’ to God in the valley means that things will work out better, even faster, for us… but it’s during those times that our faith is stretched. With time and re...

Beth Redman says, “I choose to surrender because I as a human don’t know how to make this better, so I surrender to a God who does.” Toni and Beth also discuss deconstruction in a really honoring and beautiful way. If that’s something you’re battling with, Beth has some grace, scripture, and strategy for you in this conversation. She’s a great worshiper – not because of the songs she and her husba...

Karrie Scott Garcia has been doing the hard work of healing – real heart transformation, not just behavioral modification – for 30 years. She’s a powerhouse, y’all! Karrie is a certified life coach also certified in Narrative Focused Trauma Care. Toni and Karrie discuss the importance of being honest about the things God has us walking through and doing the important work of facing our grief head-...