The Collide Podcast

Why do I still feel stuck… even though I love Jesus? In this honest, compassionate, and eye-opening conversation, Willow sits down with trauma therapist and author Aundi Kolber to explore the connection between faith, emotional health, and the nervous system—and why so many women feel disconnected from the healing they long for. Aundi shares vulnerably from her own story of childhood trauma—how sh...

Have you ever found yourself in a season of life you didn’t sign up for? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Nicole Unice to talk about navigating life’s unexpected seasons, grief, and the challenges that come when everything familiar changes. Nicole shares her personal journey of leaving full-time ministry, moving through uncertainty, and leaning into God’s faithfulness when life felt unfa...

Are you tired of feeling stuck in cycles of shame, overthinking, or never quite getting it right? In this honest episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Lisa Whittle to talk about how shame, misplaced priorities, and hidden idols quietly take hold in our lives—and keep us from experiencing the freedom God has for us. She shares about her unexpected journey into ministry, how pain shaped h...

Who feels hardest for you to love right now? In this powerful re-aired episode (March 2025), Willow sits down with Jessica Bond, artist, speaker, and creator of the viral foot washing series, to explore what it really looks like to love like Jesus in a divided world. Jessica shares how a single image -Jesus washing the feet of a bride - unexpectedly sparked a global movement of artwork depicting J...

How do you take heartbreak, loss, and life’s unexpected struggles and turn them into purpose, healing, and impact? In this powerful episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Mike McEvoy to talk about finding purpose in pain and using your gifts to serve others. Mike shares about starting Construction for Change in college, building schools and hospitals around the world, and navigating the...

What if the parts of your story you want to hide are the very places God wants to use to bring healing and purpose? In this deeply honest and hope-filled conversation, Willow sits down with author and speaker Mary DeMuth to talk about what it means to “re-story” your life. Mary shares her personal journey of walking through trauma, healing, and ultimately discovering that God doesn’t waste our pai...

How do we help our girls find unshakeable worth in a world constantly tearing them down? When Erin Weidemann moved from the beaches of California to the snowy landscape of Montana, she had no idea God was preparing a season of profound transformation. A former educator, cancer survivor, and founder of Truth Becomes Her and the Bible Belles series, Erin is passionate about helping girls—and the wom...

What if the people the world overlooks are the very ones God loves to work through most? In this honest and encouraging episode of the Collide Podcast, Willow Weston sits down with Brant Hansen to talk about finding joy and purpose in the midst of pain, skepticism, and feeling like an outsider. Brant opens up about his difficult childhood, a turbulent relationship with his father, and how these ex...

What if the biggest things holding you back from counseling…aren’t even true? In this honest and hope-filled episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with counselor Carrie Cochran MA, LMHC, NCC to talk about the biggest myths that keep women from seeking counseling. From believing therapy is only for “serious problems” to fearing it means you’re weak or lacking faith, Carrie compassionately unp...

What does it really look like to live out the love of Jesus in everyday life? In this inspiring and often hilarious conversation, Willow sits down with bestselling author, attorney, and founder of Love Does, Bob Goff . Known for his joyful spirit and unconventional approach to faith, Bob shares stories and wisdom about living a life that moves from the sidelines to the field—where love becomes som...

What if the pain you’ve tried to hide is the very place where Jesus wants to bring healing? In this special takeover episode of the Collide Podcast, the mic flips as Collide team members Kenna, Kristen, and Michelle step in as hosts to interview founder Willow Weston about her new book, Collide: Running into Healing When Life Hands You Hurt. Instead of asking the questions, Willow becomes the gues...

Have you slowly disappeared inside motherhood and wondering how to find yourself again? In this honest and empowering episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Alli Worthington to talk about what happens when moms lose themselves while raising their children. Alli shares about the silent resentment that can build when women never advocate for their own needs, the fear of being “selfish,” an...

What do you do when the miracle you’ve prayed for never comes? In this honest and powerful episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Rachel Wojo to talk about praying through heartbreak, anger, and unimaginable loss. After walking through 22 years of caring for her daughter Taylor, who suffered from a rare metabolic disorder known as Sanfilippo syndrome, Rachel faced every parent’s worst fe...

What if the walls in front of you aren’t proof that God has abandoned you, but evidence that He’s inviting you to trust Him deeper? In this powerful and hope-filled episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Heidi Lee Anderson to talk about what it looks like to follow God when life feels anything but easy. From a cancer diagnosis at 23 to lingering fears, unanswered questions, and the ongoi...

This episode originally aired in April 2023 and is being re-shared due to its continued impact. What if letting go of control could actually set you free? In this powerful episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Tara Sun, author, podcaster and speaker, to talk about the challenges of control, independence, and self-sufficiency. Tara invites us to examine the ways we try to manage life on...

What do you do when life changes in an instant—and you’re left holding grief while still caring for others? In this deeply compassionate episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Clarissa Moll, grief advocate, author, and widow, to talk honestly about loss, parenting through grief, and finding hope when the future feels unrecognizable. After the sudden death of her husband while raising fou...

What if your darkest chapter wasn’t the end of your story—but the beginning of something new? In this honest and hope-filled episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Leeana Tankersley to talk about what it looks like to hope in the middle of devastation, rebuild when life falls apart, and welcome new possibilities after loss, disappointment, or unraveling. Leeana shares wisdom from her own...

How can you build a happy, healthy life while navigating complicated family relationships—and still set boundaries that honor your well-being? In this thought-provoking episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with therapist Greg Fischer, PhD to talk about navigating complex family dynamics and setting healthy boundaries. Greg helps us unpack the unspoken roles, patterns, and scripts many of us...

What if faith was never meant to be complicated? In this honest episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Kelsey Jenney , a longtime Young Life staff member, speaker, and certified Spiritual Director, to talk about what it looks like to keep our relationship with God simple - especially in seasons when prayers feel unanswered and hope feels hard to hold. Through meaningful conversation (and...

What would it look like to renew your mind by allowing God to meet you in the thoughts you’ve been struggling to change on your own? In this thought-provoking episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with therapist Emily Weidlich, MA, LPC to talk about reframing negative thought patterns as we step into a new year. Emily shares how our internal narratives are often shaped by past experiences—an...

What if the small habits you practice every day are shaping your faith and health more than the big moments ever could? In this thought-provoking episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Justin Whitmel Earley to talk about how intentional habits and spiritual rhythms can lead to healing, clarity, and deeper connection with Jesus in the midst of a distracted world. Justin shares about recog...

Where do you go when God feels distant—even though everyone says He’s “with you”? In this honest episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Pastor Bob Marvel to talk about the deeply personal and sometimes confusing reality of Immanuel—God with us . Bob shares about seasons when God felt hard to sense, dismantling the myth that pastors have a “fast pass” to God. Through stories, theology, an...

How do you hold on to hope when grief feels overwhelming—especially during the holidays? In this honest and powerful episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Doug and Laurie Bunnell to talk about walking through profound loss and choosing hope in the midst of deep grief. They vulnerably share about their experience with unimaginable loss and how God has met them in their pain, offering ins...

What if the stories of people who have died and come back could reshape the way you understand God, heaven, and your purpose on earth? In this thought-provoking episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with pastor and author John Burke to explore the mysteries of near-death experiences (NDEs) and what they reveal about the God of the Bible. John shares how three decades of studying more than 1,...

What if pursuing what is lovely could transform every part of your life? In this inspiring episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Jenn Johnson to explore her journey as a worship leader, songwriter, author, and mom. Jenn shares about her early love for music, how her faith became her own, and the stories behind some of her most beloved songs, including a personal love song written to Jes...