The Collected Podcast

This week we bring you a very special New Year's episode! I’m flying solo this week as we dive into the story of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar and El Roi-- The God Who Sees. This is a very special message that God has laid on my heart for those who feel or have ever felt overlooked, forgotten, or invisible. I pray that this episode will start to bring healing for past wounds and hope for the year to come!...

Merry Christmas! This week I’m so excited to bring you my conversation with news anchor and Emmy Award winning journalist, Heather Crawford! Heather’s passion for Jesus and The Word shine through in every aspect of her life. Tune in for a powerful reminder that God called you by name and loves you with an everlasting, radical love! When we keep our eyes focused on Him, we can see Him do extraordin...

This week I’m so very excited to bring you my conversation with author and pastor, Daniel Fusco! Daniel shares about his new book, You’re Gonna Make It: Unlocking Resilience When Life is a Mess, and we dive into the timely topics of finding hope in grief, fighting fear, coping with stress, and allowing Jesus to give us a fresh Kingdom perspective in the midst of hardship. I loved taking time at th...

This week I’m excited to welcome Freedom Coaching Life Coach Steve Motyl to the podcast! Freedom Coaching is a one-to-one mentoring system dedicated to helping those with an attraction and compulsion to pornography. Even if pornography is not your struggle, this episode is still for you! We dive into finding freedom from struggles and walk in your true identity in Christ, trusting The Lord when He...

Welcome to SEASON 5!! This week I am so excited to have Michele Holbrook back on the show! Michele shared her story back in S4E21, so be sure to check that out. In this episode, Michele dives into the tough topic of what to do when you feel like giving up. If you are in a place of exhaustion, heartbreak, or not knowing where to go next, then this episode is for you!   *SEASON 5 UPDATES: Our new ap...

This week we are thrilled to welcome artist and author Anne Neilson to the podcast! Anne shares about her newest book, Entertaining Angels , and reminds us that Jesus desires an intimate relationship with us. He is constantly wooing us and drawing us closer to His heart. Through touching stories from her own life, Anne provides hope and encouragement to anyone struggling to surrender control of th...

This week we are thrilled to welcome Gary Thomas back to the show for the third time! It’s not a question of if your marriage will face trials. It’s a question of when. In his new book, Making Your Marriage a Fortress: Strengthening Your Marriage to Withstand Life’s Storms, Gary Thomas prepares couples to keep their marriage together when it feels like the world is determined to rip it apart. In t...

This week we are excited to welcome Leah Darrow to the show! Leah is an author, coach, speaker, founder of Lux Ministries, and creator of a new personal development program, Power Made Perfect. She is living proof that God heals our brokenness and overwhelms us with His love! Join us as we talk about overcoming shame + comparison, hearing the voice of God, and boldly giving God our ‘yes’!  Click...

This week I’m so excited to welcome Darlaine Sisk to the podcast! If you are feeling like God is distant lately, then this episode is for you! Join us as Darlaine dives deep into the provision and grace of God and the ways that He has uniquely provided in her life. Also, be sure to check out this week’s blog post for a list of 31 worship songs that bring hope and encouragement when God feels dista...

This week Jes celebrates the completion of her condo renovations (Woo hoo!) and shares some important lessons that God taught her throughout the whole process of recovering from the flood. She takes a look at three women in the Bible who also had to wait on God for the fulfillment of a promise– even when it felt long or confusing. Some things in life cannot be rushed, but we can always find God in...

This week we are very excited to welcome Michele Holbrook to the show! Michele shares a powerful and hope-filled testimony of living with a rare form of Neurofibromatosis, and losing a son in 2020 to an overdose. She will become 2023 NF National Ambassador leading their efforts to raise awareness for all those living with NF and is an advocate for raising awareness on addiction and mental health....

This week I’m so excited to welcome Dani Riley to the show! Dani dives deep into the unchanging character of God, discerning the voice of God in your life, and living a life of faith. If you have ever felt disqualified from being used by God because of shame or sin in your life, then Dani’s message of God’s grace and provision is for you!  Click HERE for show notes! >>> Collecting storie...

This week we are excited to welcome Becca Arguello to the show! Jes and Becca served together in Monterrey, Mexico with Back2Back Ministries . In this episode, Becca shares her story of the many ways that God opened surprising doors and taught her about His joy each step of the way. Becca’s story encourages us all to step out boldly in faith and fearlessly following the promptings of the Holy Spir...

This week I’m so excited to bring you my interview with Katie Dietz ! Katie is a dental hygienist, writer, and the creator of the Radiantly Redeemed clothing brand. She is passionate about encouraging women on their walk with Jesus, and in this episode, she does just that! Tune in as Katie shares about how the radical love and grace of Jesus transformed her life and allowed her to find freedom fro...

This week we are excited to welcome Lisa Buben to the show! Lisa reminds us of the love of our Heavenly Father and His power to redeem and restore the broken places in our lives. If you are walking through unforeseen hardship and need a dose of encouragement, then this episode is for you. Tune in for a powerful word about the hope that can only be found in the Lord.  Click HERE for show notes! &g...

This week we welcome singer, songwriter and harpist, Megan Tibbits to the show! Megan shares about the crazy doors that God has opened along her journey– from touring with Bob Goff, to arranging songs for J Lo! In this conversation, Megan reminds us that God loves to give good things to us. If you are feeling discouraged in a season of ‘not yet’, then this episode is for you! Click HERE for show n...

This week we are excited to welcome Jen Pattionson to the podcast! Jen is the founder of REALL Women in Charlotte, NC. REALL stands for women in Relationships through Encouragement and Accountability with Love and Laughter. In this episode, Jen reminds us that there is not a need too small for God to notice, nor a deed too small for God to use! God cares about all of the small things and He will p...

This week we are so excited to welcome Josh Benson to the show! Josh is the worship leader at Jes’ church– Forest Hill Church , where his passion for worshiping Jesus shines out of everything he does! In this interview, Josh reminds us of the gracious, loving, gentle character of The Lord. Josh encourages us to step out of our comfort zones, go to new places with God, and always keep Him (Christ)...

This week Jes shares an Easter message about the love and character of Jesus. A message of hope that reminds us that even when things are at the darkest hour, nothing surprises The Lord!  Click HERE for show notes! >>> Collecting stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in Him. To learn more about  Collected Ministries email  jes@collectedministries.org . For access to all epis...

This week I am very excited to bring you my conversation with Hope Garcia ! As a missionary in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, Hope has an exciting and powerful testimony of God’s faithfulness along each step of her journey. She shares encouragement for anyone waiting on God, questioning the path they’re on, struggling in a new role, or trying to discern God’s voice. There is something in this...

This week we are excited to welcome Dr. Katie Gaddini to the show! Katie is a sociologist and writer based at University College London. She is the author of The Struggle to Stay: Why Single Evangelical Women are Leaving the Church, and in this episode she shares her fascinating research into the experience of single women in the church. Click HERE for show notes! >>> Collecting stories t...

This week we are excited to bring you our interview with Amanda McMullen, creator of Asher Marie Co ! Amanda shares opening about her struggle with infertility and experiencing God’s grace through lament. She reminds us of the importance of making space for joy in the midst of our struggles.  Click HERE for show notes! >>> Collecting stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in...

This week we are excited to welcome Rebecca Woodman to the show! Rebecca shares openly about the ways painful experiences in her life taught her new things about the character of God. She reminds us that God is continually working for restoration in our lives– even though we might not see it on this side of Heaven– and that He is capable of doing more than we could ever ask or imagine!   Click HER...

This week we welcome our dear friend, Reem Grammatico, to the show! Reem shares openly about how God used a time of change and loneliness to “wake her up” and lead her to deeper intimacy with Him. She provides hope and encouragement as she reminds us that God is our Defender as we walk through seasons of fear, anxiety or unknown. As you listen today, remember that The Lord sees you exactly where y...

We are very excited to welcome singer and songwriter, Kellie Haddock , to the show! Kellie shares a radical message of God’s faithfulness through unthinkable tragedy; reminding us that God’s faithfulness is not contingent on what happens. She speaks hope and light into the messy places of our lives. You will not want to miss this one! Stay tuned to the end for a special song from Kellie!  Find Kel...