The Collected Podcast

This week we welcome Alyson Pryor to the show! Alyson’s powerful testimony gives encouragement to anyone walking through suffering, struggling with unfulfilled longing, or feeling stuck in a wilderness situation. I know that this conversation was exactly what I needed, and I pray that it brings light and hope into your life as well!  Click HERE for show notes! >>> Collecting stories that...

This week we bring you a very special New Year episode! Jes is joined by dear friend, and Collected Board Member, Bonnie Glass. Bonnie interviews Jes as they reflect on all the characteristics of God that podcast guests have shared throughout the year. They dig deep into one particular name of God, and share the vision for the podcast in 2022. Thank you for all of your support over the past year;...

This week we are so excited to dive into Advent with Kaley Rivera Thompson. Kaley is a worship leader, and author of the Advent book This Will Be a Sign to You, as well as her latest devotional book– Matrimony, Motherhood and Me. In this episode, Kaley reminds us that God is always creating beauty out of our brokenness, and that He is the true light of the world. You won’t want to miss this one! ...

This week I am excited to welcome Rachel Baker to the show! Rachel is the author of Deconstructed , a bible study guide for anyone who feels overwhelmed or ill-equipped to study the word of God. She is a pastor’s wife and director of women’s ministries, who believes in leading through vulnerability and authenticity. In this episode, Rachel tackles the tough topics of overcoming shame, navigating h...

This week I am so excited to bring you this conversation with my dear friend, Amber Justice. In this episode, Amber shares openly about walking through seasons of prolonged waiting and intense grief, yet finding God in every step of the way. She leaves us with powerful words of hope and the reminder that, “I am His and He is mine.” Click HERE for show notes! >>> Collecting stories that re...

This week I am excited to welcome Sandy Forbes to the show! Sandy is the owner of Purposeful Life Renovators. Her focus is helping women live fully and with purpose even when walking through painful circumstances.   Sandy pulls from her firsthand experience of learning to embrace all of life, even when walking through the heartbreak of a child with addiction and eventual incarceration. This week s...

Today we are so excited to welcome photographer and blogger Katie Newberg to the show! Katie has walked through many struggles in her life, and today she shares her powerful testimony of the goodness and kindness of God in the big and small ways throughout every step of the journey. She reminds us that God is the only one who truly knows our needs and He alone has the resources to meet them! >&...

This week we are very excited to bring you Jes' conversation with Heather Creekmore ! Heather is the author of two books-- Compared to Who and The Burden of Better. Join us today as we discuss finding freedom from negative self-image and the need to constantly compare! >>> Collecting stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in Him. To learn more about  Collected Ministries...

On this very special bonus episode, we bring you an update from our dear friend and Collected Ministries founder, Tia McNelly. Tune in to hear about the exciting new things that God is doing in Tia's life, and the lessons He is teaching her along the way. >>> Collecting stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in Him. To learn more about  Collected Ministries email  j...

This week I am so excited to welcome my pastor, Jonathan Scott, to the show! Jonathan is one of the teaching pastors at Forest Hill Church in Charlotte, NC. In this episode, Jonathan brings a powerful message about experiencing the character of God while walking through adversity and suffering. You won’t want to miss it!  >>> Collecting stories that remind us of who God is and who we are...

I'm so very excited to bring you this episode with Yodit Kifle Smith , founder of WITHIN Ministries, Called to the Ones, and Word Melody! Yodit brings such a powerful word of truth and encouragement-- reminding us that our purpose is not rooted what we do, but rather who we belong to. She so beautifully shares about the steadfast love of The Lord and how He sees each of His children. You'll want t...

This week we are thrilled to welcome Pam Tebow to the show! Pam shares her story of the hope that she has found in The Lord throughout each season of her life. She reminds us that there will be challenges and difficult situations that we didn’t sign up for, but we serve a big God! God can use it all for His plan. Pam gives us powerful encouragement for how to overcome bitterness and keep our hope...

This week we are excited to welcome Katrina Womack to the show! Katrina is a teacher at heart and desires to share the Word of God with the world, but more importantly, with those who are hurting and hunger to clarify their purpose and strengthen their walk with their Creator in heaven. In this episode, Katrina reminds us that our stories matter, nothing is wasted, and there is divine purpose in t...

This week we are excited to welcome Anne Jansen to the show! Anne is the founder and visionary of The Well which exists “for every woman who wonders if she belongs, who wonders if she is seen, who wonders if she is disqualified, who wonders what Jesus has to offer, who wonders what living a new life looks like…” In this episode, Anne reminds us that it's never too late-- you're not too far gone, a...

This week we are excited to welcome Lori Shoults to the show! Lori is trained in spiritual direction and the Enneagram-- both things we love to chat about here at Collected! For the past few years she has been working to develop The Ignatian Journey: A Contemporary Approach to the Spiritual Exercise s, a 32-week online experience that launches this Fall! In this episode, Lori shares some powerful...

It's Episode 100!! And who better to celebrate this milestone than our very own Mom of the Pod, Chris Biondo? Chris has been with Collected Ministries from the very beginning as constant encourager, cheerleader, and founding board member... she is also Jes' Mom! In honor of our 100th episode, we have some very exiting updates, as well as a gift for all of our listeners! Click HERE to receive very...

This week we are so excited to welcome Maria Abbe to the show! Join us as Maria shares her story of letting go of control, walking through suffering, experiencing God’s faithfulness in the middle, and finding freedom and beauty on the other side. >>> To learn more about  Collected Ministries email  info@collectedministries.org . Collected workshops are centered on worship, restorative cre...

This week we are excited to welcome Soul Coach, writer, and people development consultant, Alexis Girvan to the show! Alexis helps us remember and reflect on the work of God in our lives so we may align our steps accordingly. Join us as we dive into topics of soul care, sabbath, gratitude, The Enneagram, listening for The Lord, singleness, and dealing with unmet longings! >>> Video's are...

This week we welcome Jen Pollock Michel , author of  A Habit Called Faith: 40 Days in the Bible to Find and Follow Jesus , to the show! Jen shares, "Your story has a place in the grand narrative that God is writing for all of humanity. Your story matters and is meant to be remembered."Jen reminds us of the power of our stories, how to navigate the wilderness, and how to cultivate the habit of list...

This week, Kat Armstrong , author of The In Between Place: Where Jesus Changes Your Story , shares a powerful message about how God meets us right where we are, helps us make peace with our past, provides hope for the present, and shows us how to walk confidently into the future. We pray this conversations helps you fall more in love with Jesus as you see his compassion for the Samaritan woman at...

This week Jes has a high-energy conversation with author, Grace Valentine! They dig into questions like: Am I enough? Is God enough? How can we trust God in the middle of our hurts, doubts and fears? Stick around through the end of the episode to hear Jes share a few reflections on what God is teaching her lately. >>> To learn more about  Collected Ministries email  info@collectedministri...

This week we are excited to welcome Michael Arterberry to the podcast! Michael is the founder of Youth Voices Center, Inc. a non-profit with the mission of helping young people to become active, productive members of society by overcoming their obstacles, their history, stereotypes and even their own self-image and limiting beliefs. In this episode, Michael shares his powerful testimony of how the...

Today Desiree Bernard shares boldly about her journey navigating abandonment, trauma, death, divorce, motherhood, singleness and the healing and hope that Jesus has brought through every little detail. Tune in to hear about holding the tension between shattering heartbreak and knowing of the hope that awaits each of us in Christ. >>> Get exclusive access to even more inspiring and helpful...

Today Tia and Jes share a message about 4 unique meanings of the word "Season". We hope that you find encouragement from this episode as you navigate through your own seasons of positioning, readiness, anointing, and timing! Watch a video of today's episode and access more resources on  the blog! >>> Get exclusive access to even more inspiring and helpful content by becoming a patron! Fin...

Today we are excited to welcome Dan Kimball to the show! Tune in to hear him share some fascinating and insightful content from his new book, How to (Not) Read the Bible: Making Sense of the Anti-Women, Anti-Science, Pro-Violence, Pro-Slavery and Other Crazy Sounding Parts of Scripture. He provides valuable resources to help us understand the Bible in new and profound ways! >>> Get exclus...