The Collide Podcast

Is it really possible to experience peace when fear is knocking at your door? In this powerful episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Kip McCormick to talk about finding peace in the midst of chaos and anxiety. Kip shares about his transition from a 28-year military career into pastoral ministry and how faith grounded him through life’s most high-pressure moments. Offering insights on sp...

Brie Ahrenholz has always been passionate about kids, and she followed that passion right into becoming a teacher.  Her gifting has been obvious as people who have experienced her as their kids' teacher rave about her with all 5 star reviews. Brie has a huge passion to see the uniqueness in each child and to see them thrive into who they were created to be. In this episode, Willow chats with Brie...

Julie Clarke is a wife and mother and former owner of Organized at Last. With a passion for organization and people, Julie has spent the last few decades helping families organize their homes to create a peaceful respite and a sense of calm in the home by eliminating clutter. As a person living with Type 1 Diabetes she recognizes what a gift each day is and strives to make meaningful connections w...

Young adults have so much to navigate, from relationships, to big decisions about career and calling, to schoolwork, and complex questions about faith. No one knows more about these deep doubts and questions young adults struggle through than Josh Lease, who works directly with college-aged people in a young adults ministry in the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, Josh gives practical wisdom and...

How do you hold on to faith when grief threatens to unravel everything? In this honest episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Nicki Lang, writer, artist, and deep feeler, to talk about the intersection of grief, creativity, and faith. Nicki shares vulnerably about the losses she’s endured and the brave work of making meaning through words and art. From wrestling with God in sorrow to fin...

Beth Henry embraces others wholeheartedly. From her work serving Disabled Veterans, to her dedication to the Collide volunteer ministry team, to her constant outreach and service to friends and neighbors alike, she is a shining example of what it means to make service a lifestyle. Beth is the mom of two young adults, and currently lives in a multigenerational home that she shares with her children...

Kristen Welsh is the founder of Mercy House maternity center in Kenya as well as the monthly membership club, Fair Trade Friday . Kristen is the author of Rhinestone Jesus , a memoir of her broken and beautiful life, Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World and Raising World Changers . She loves traveling and experiencing new cultures, trying new foods, and is a big fan of all things fair trade...

What if pastors have the same struggles, doubts, and fears as the rest of us—and they’re just doing their best to follow Jesus too? In this honest and insightful episode of the Collide Podcast , we sit down with Pastor Grant Fishbook to explore the questions many of us have always wanted to ask a pastor. From navigating personal struggles to walking alongside messy people in a broken world, Grant...

What if healing from deep trauma is not only possible—but within reach? In this powerful episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Carma Roetcisoender, a licensed mental health counselor who has devoted her career to walking with survivors of sex trafficking, abuse, and trauma toward healing and hope. Carma brings compassion, wisdom, and a wealth of experience to this conversation as she un...

Ellie Fowler loves mermaids, glitter, colored hair, and all things Disney. So it reasons to follow that she works as a Children’s Ministry Director at a church in the Pacific Northwest where she gets to relate to kiddos and help shape their faith through her fun-filled attitude and servant-hearted spirit. In this episode, we chat with Ellie about her work sharing God with children, and how we as a...

Nina Hall is in the business of making things beautiful. Whether it’s the DIY projects she shares for her 1914 craftsman home, a special moment with her 1 year old, or a celebration to bless a friend or family member, Nina is passionate about investing time, talent, and energy into infusing spaces and relationships with meaningful intention. In this episode, we chat with Nina about the challenges...

What if thriving isn’t about perfection—but about being brave enough to be known? In this honest episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Jillian DeBritz to talk about what it truly means to thrive. As a personal development coach and self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist, Jillian opens up about her own journey toward emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wholeness. She shares powe...

We all know those people who simply exude warmth and joy, and Theresa Butcher is one of those special humans. Theresa is one of the owners of Riverside Health Club in the Pacific Northwest in addition to being a passionate wife, mother, worship leader, and community member. In this conversation, Theresa shares about her heart for hurting children, the beauty of community, and the power of prayer.

Katy von Kuhn is the incredible gal behind the PNW food blog My Daily Delish . Katy loves to inspire readers to find more joy in their journey with cooking by making simple, easy-to-follow recipes that inspire, nourish, and satisfy the soul. In this episode we chat about the spirituality of hospitality, Katy’s upcoming cookbook release, and practical ways to find joy in cooking. 

Kayla Swallow has a heart for kids and the strength, tenacity, and compassion to make a real impact on their lives, whether she’s volunteering to invest in High Schoolers or working to serve and care for foster kids. In our podcast conversation with Kayla, we learned about what it looks like to follow God’s call on your life, balance mission and sacrifice, and how to channel passion into real impa...

Hans Erchinger-Davis leads the Lighthouse Mission in the city of Bellingham, WA. He has over 15 years of homeless ministry leadership experience, and the wisdom, vision, and passion to show for it. Hans studied business at Western Washington University and Christian Studies at Regent College, Vancouver. He is committed to helping people who are broken, abandoned, and poor experience transformed li...

Melonie Kemp is the Executive Pastor of Christ the King church in Bellingham, WA. Melonie came on staff at the church 23 years ago and moved from an administrative position to becoming the first female Associate Pastor of Christ The King church. Melonie has years of wisdom to share on what it looks like to inspire healthy leadership, how to cultivate wisdom, and forging ahead in faithfulness durin...

Missy Kenoyer is the local Area Director of Young Life for Whatcom County in Bellingham, WA. She has a passion for people, justice and women in leadership. In this episode, we talk with Missy about what it looks like to do effective ministry and how she pushed through challenges and barriers along the way. We also talked about letting hardships and surprise twists and turns in life make you a more...

Life rarely turns out the way we envision. The twists and turns of the journey create excitement, but can also leave us feeling disoriented and lost at times. In this episode, Rachel Mattila-Amberson joins us to talk about the ways her dreams for her life have changed throughout the journey. Rachel has been pursuing acting her entire life, and loves her craft, whether on the stage or behind the ca...

Justin McRoberts has spent twenty-plus years as an artist, church planter, pastor, singer-songwriter, author (he has written books including “May It Be So” and “It is What You Make of It”), and father, passing on lessons and practices learned about making something good from what you’ve been given rather than simply accepting things as they are. With warmth, wisdom, and humor, Justin shares insigh...

Laurie Short is a speaker, author, preacher, wife and stepmom. She has spoken to over 500,000 people at conferences, colleges, and churches, and her popular teaching videos on RightNow Media have been viewed by over a quarter million people all over the world. Laurie is the author of multiple books including “ Grace-Filled Step Parenting: Help and Hope for this Unique and Loving Role” and “ When C...

Kristen Mattila is a Collide staffer who loves unicorns, rocks sparkly shoes like nobody’s business, rides a tandem bike around town, and is an incredible friend, role model, and inspiration to many. Today on the podcast, Kristen shares about her experience with anxiety over the years, and what it has looked like to lean into healing, utilize resources, and rely on faith during an especially anxio...

Rebecca Roeter is the owner of Pivot Point Health. She is a life changing health coach walking alongside individuals as they say yes to health and wholeness in their lives. She has a certificate in Transformational Nutrition and is a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach through the National Board of Medical Examiners. Because of her own health struggles, Rebecca has become even mor...

Adoption stories often include experiences of hope, longing, transition, communication, and intense love. And this story is no exception. Mike and Lisa are an amazing couple who kindly chose to share with us on the podcast their story of adopting their son, with all of the twists and turns along the way, and they graciously pulled back the curtain on their emotional process along the way. This con...

Christina Archer is is the incredible founder and owner of NW SilverStars, which is the longest standing all-star gym in WA state. She has won Coach of the Year 3 times, as well as program of the year, but most importantly, her gym impacts young women in incredible ways. She is an inspiring, strong, wise leader who said “yes” to God’s call on her life to shape and guide the next generation of wome...