Still Coloring with Toni Collier

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-...

Erica Campbell’s brand new single, “Feel Alright,” is such a bop – you’ve gotta add it to your summer playlist. But despite the fun vibe of her latest music, Erica’s been through some things, and she’s got encouragement to share with us today. She reminds us that God doesn’t run from our chaos, and that the goodness of God isn’t based on any of our conditions. Connect with Erica: Instagram | YouTu...

In this episode, Christy says that we are worshippers and we’re all worshipping something… and we’re really good at it. But sometimes it’s not always God that we’re worshipping. We often replace him with other things. And sometimes, if we’re not careful, we can even worship our own trauma – yikes! In this conversation, Christy helps us to reframe the idea of worship so that we can worship the righ...

The theme of Season 4 is "Worshipping When it Hurts." It's easy to worship God when everything is going good, but when it's not... when anxiety and depression comes, or when trauma rears its ugly head, or when the enemy looks for ways to tempt us with our addictions... it's difficult to worship an unseen God. This season, Toni will have conversations with friends, singer-songwriters and worship le...

SURPRISE! Issa bonus episode, frands, and in this one Toni shares a personal story of an incredible encounter with the God of the universe. She also dives deep on what Dr. Curt Thompson calls the 4 S's that we all need; to be seen, soothed, safe, and secure. Are you battling to go deep with God and have a real personal relationship with Him? THIS is the episode for you. Listen in!  Watch podcast e...

Buckle in as Toni talks to Amanda Pittman, an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and the Founder of Confident Woman Co. Amanda and Toni dig into the word of God and talk through what it looks like to become more whole. Grab a Bible and pen as these ladies walk through the power of scripture and the confidence we have access to in Christ. Amanda and Toni break down why environments matter and what happ...

Depression tried to steal the joy of Grammy-Award-winning singer Michelle Williams, but with small, daily wins, she got her joy back. And in this episode, Toni and Michelle talk about the impact of shame when it comes to depression and both agree that there can't be any shame about getting real about our stories of depression and helping others through it. The girls also drop a major key that rela...

Grab a notebook + pen and get ready for a solid episode packed full of goodness while Toni + Debra Fileta unpack what it means to truly RESET. Toni + Debra chat about Debra’s new book, Reset: Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, + Change Your Life. Debra is a wife, mother, licensed professional counselor, speaker, and author. Her + Toni uncover what it means to get to th...

Let’s be honest, parenting can be rough! Kids don’t exactly come with a user’s manual, although many probably wish they did… Luckily for us, today’s Still Coloring guest, Sandra Stanley, breaks down everything from the different stages of parenting to what it means to parent while prioritizing the relationship. She covers it all in her and her husband, Andy’s, newest book, Parenting: Getting It Ri...

Cozy up with our very own Toni Collier as she chats with friend Rebekah Lyons! Toni + Rebekah unpack Rebekah’s new book, Building a Resilient Life: How Adversity Awakens Strength, Hope, + Meaning. Get ready to get real and raw with these powerhouse ladies as they discuss how God works in the hard seasons and how that ultimately gives us more strength. Rebekah said it best when she said, “ There’s...

Toni Collier and Lisa Whittle sit down to tackle a hard conversation surrounding why our anxieties and questions need more than just temporary relief in a world of quick fixes and self-help. These two powerhouses break down Lisa’s new book, God Knows, as they chat about the reality of living in a broken world and the struggles that will undoubtedly come. Lisa dives into her own struggles of routin...