The Collide Podcast

This episode of The Collide Podcast tells the story of an incredible miracle. Abbie Wentzel is the amazing woman and mother who went through what seems like an impossible experience with an astounding amount of faith and grace, and we’re thrilled to share her story because she has experienced a real live miracle and we are so encouraged that God is alive and well, powerful and loving and good, we...

Marilyn Vancil is a trained Enneagram teacher and the author of Self to Lose – Self to Find: Using the Enneagram to Uncover Your True God-Gifted Self. She is also a Spiritual Director and Life Coach with a passion for helping others live into their true identity as a unique reflection of God’s image. Marilyn inspires women to a simple and authentic faith in Jesus and delights in finding down-to-ea...

Christie is the Founder of Purpose Boutique, which is a business that combines her gift for style with a greater Purpose, which is loving, serving, and giving generously to set people free from human trafficking. Christie and her husband have watched Purpose Boutique grow faster than anyone thought possible. In this episode, we chat with Christie about how she found her calling, what obstacles wer...

Today’s guest is spicy, sassy, passionate and hilarious. Anh Johnson is a woman who takes God’s call on her life seriously and she believes without a shadow of a doubt that God can use women in the world to do amazing things. In short, she embodies so much of what Collide encourages women to believe. Anh’s story is unique and we were blessed to have her share her heart and her own experience with...

Today on the podcast we’re hearing from Sherae Tillis, who has an MA in International Community Development, and who works for a non-profit that shares the love of Jesus with children around the world by providing for their basic needs. This woman is gentle, wise, and SO much fun to chat with (we get the pleasure of having her on the Collide Ministry Team), so you’re not going to want to miss out...

In this episode, we continue on with our Race Conversations with an interview with Dee Dee Davis. This amazing woman recently received a Bachelor’s  degree in Human Services, with the goal to work with at-risk youth in the Juvenile Justice system. She has spent a great deal of time growing in this passion through her volunteer work with homeless youth in addition to spending 30 years as a caregive...

We’re kicking off a series, Race Conversations, with Pastor Jonita Johnson (affectionately known as Mama Jay). This incredible woman is a preacher, mother, grandmother, author, and so much more - she even owned a company called Mama Jay's Lip Smackin’ GOOD Hot & Spicy BBQ Sauce and Rubs. What doesn’t this woman do?! Collide Founder and Director Willow Weston got the privilege of interviewing Pasto...

This episode’s guest is a coach of coaches and he has so much wisdom to share. Corey Schlosser-Hall teaches and consults locally and nationwide on wholehearted discipleship, innovative leadership, and helping Christ’s church flourish in the 21st century. We chatted with Corey about helping people find their calling, how to heal after being wounded by the church, and thinking outside of the box abo...

There is something distinct and beautiful about the way different generations experience Jesus, practice faith, and partner with God to bring about beauty and healing in the world. Molly Martin witnesses some of these generational strengths and challenges firsthand as the Discipleship Coordinator for a young adult ministry called Ekklesia that seeks to show college-aged people that they are made g...

Those late teens and early twenties are such a unique season of life where young adults are exploring their purpose, relationships, passions, and faith. Whether you’re a mom wondering how to help your adult child navigate this time as a christian, a mentor to a college student, or you’re in the midst of experiencing this season of life yourself, you’ll want to tune in as past Collide intern Rebecc...

This episode’s inspirational guest has worked with refugees and immigrants for nearly a decade, including a stint as a medical case manager for World Relief serving newly-arrived refugees.  Her life with refugees spread into a 5-year journey of being a single foster mom, starting with four refugee children who needed a safe place to live. You don’t want to miss her inspirational, adventurous story...

Our guest in this episode is a certified life coach, an educator, and a successful business coach. Who better to talk to about reaching goals, finding balance, and making wise decisions, right?! Carol shares so much practical wisdom that will inspire you to get clear on your life’s mission and create action steps to make it happen. In this episode, Carol teaches about “life buckets” and she genero...

Feeling stuck in doubt, monotony, or unsure of your calling—how do you start moving forward? In this inspiring episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Rebecca Dotson George to talk about getting unstuck and stepping into the life God has uniquely called you to live. Rebecca shares openly about overcoming insecurities, taking the first step, and using your gifts to make a meaningful impact...

Brad Hauge is the Director of Student Ministries at First Presbyterian Church in Spokane, WA and he has been living out his calling to love kids and point them to Jesus for many years. He is a big fan of student empowerment, letting faith be messy, experimenting in ministry, and the belief that we are all worthy of love. In this episode, Brad teaches us how to come alongside teenagers to show them...

Kerri Pomarolli is a stand up comedian, author, actress and supermodel wannabe. She has been on The Tonight Show 29 times, General Hospital, Young and the Restless, Comedy Central, Nick at Nite, Netflix and many more. She's written several books including "Moms Night Out And Other Things I Miss" that came out with the hit motion picture. Kerri is a screenwriter and works in television writing (inc...

For most of us, family is complicated. While many of us have happy memories and special bonds with people in our family, there are also cycles of pain, experiences of abandonment, and other brokenness that pervades our family life as well.  In this episode, we had the pleasure of talking with Fred Hartsook (one of the wisest and funniest people we know #bestcombo) about his story as it relates to...

What happens when a ministry doesn’t just speak its values—but lives them? In this powerful episode of the Collide Podcast, Collide’s Founder and Director, Willow Weston, shares the heart behind Collide’s core values and how they have shaped the ministry through every season of growth, challenge, and transformation. With passion and authenticity, Willow unpacks what it means to be a mission-driven...

Ever wish you could sit down and interview a mother you admire and ask her for ALL the advice and lessons as you enter into a new season of parenting your own child? Well, we did too, so we invited three amazing women (who just happen to be on staff with Collide) to join us for a conversation. Each of the three are in different parenting seasons, ranging from having a toddler with a baby on the wa...

Adoption is a special topic that holds so many complex considerations, and ultimately, reflects God’s heart in a unique and vivid way. Today we’re excited to be sharing an adoption story full of hope, heartbreak, redemption, and ordination. Anne Simmons tells of the way God created her family with so much depth and authenticity - this isn’t a story you want to miss.

Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly wondering why you can’t “just get it together”? So many women are carrying anxiety, grief, unmet dreams, depression, and burnout—often in silence. In this episode of the Collide Podcast , licensed therapist Margaret Manning Shull speaks directly to the six areas women most often seek counseling and emotional support for: self-care, grief and loss, anx...

Seth graduated from the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology with his Masters in Divinity and has served in multiple ministries, landing as the pastor of St. James Presbyterian Church where he’s served for almost 3 years. Seth is a husband, a dad, he loves reading books, running on trails, and most importantly today, he is an expert at slowing down and sabbath rest. Seth is a person who bring...

Carla served as a children’s pastor for 10 years, so we invited her on today to chat with us about parenting and inviting kids in to faith and learning in this odd time. She is an expert in creating curriculum for children to know God and His love and in this episode she shared her wisdom on how to develop kids into healthy, whole people. Carla invites us into the idea of home being a gift, and sh...

Have you ever heard someone talk about the gifts that come from suffering? When you’re smack-dab in the middle of a tough season, that sentiment can be annoying at best. When times are as difficult as they are during this global pandemic, it can be hard to find an authentic voice of encouragement and hope that feels genuinely empathetic and practically helpful. We invited Matt Atkins to the podcas...

Do you feel like your mind never slows down—constantly worrying, overthinking, or bracing for what’s next? Anxiety can show up in so many ways: racing thoughts, tightness in your body, emotional exhaustion, or feeling overwhelmed by everyday life. In this episode of the Collide Podcast , we sit down with Amy Brandt , a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been helping people find comfort...

There is so much going on in the world right now that it’s safe to say we’re all grieving something. Whether it be our health, our jobs, our routines, or simply the joy of meeting up with friends or gathering for church - we each feel the pain this global pandemic is causing on a global level, but also in our individual lives. The same is true for our kids. Whatever age they may be, children are e...