The Collide Podcast

Stephanie Nelson is the founder of the Coupon Mom website, which started in 2001 and has grown to 8 million members. She is also the host of the Pivotal People Podcast , speaker, and author of several books including the most recent book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential . In this episode, Stephanie shares her experience in which she witnessed how God unfolded His plan for he...

Feeling burned out and wondering why sleep isn’t enough to truly restore you? In this powerful episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith to talk about what it really means to rest—beyond just getting more sleep. She shares her personal story of hitting burnout as a busy physician and mom, and how it led her to uncover the seven types of rest we all need to live whol...

What happens when you follow God into the unknown with nothing but faith? Pastor Alex Seeley shares how she and her husband left behind everything familiar in Australia to follow a call from God to Franklin, Tennessee. What started with a few people gathered in their living room turned into The Belonging Co—a vibrant church impacting thousands. In this conversation, Alex opens up about the fear, s...

🎧 Listen & Subscribe to the Collide Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Amazon Music , or wherever you listen. Can one life really change the course of generations? In this inspiring episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Jefferson Lee to talk about legacy, influence, and the ripple effect of a single life lived with purpose. Jefferson shares about growing up in Korea, the man who...

We're bringing back a few of our favorite episodes from the archives to highlight for our Broken and Beautiful series. Listen in for encouragement that Jesus not only handles our brokenness, but He can use it to pour beauty out onto others.  Do you ever feel yourself disengaging or pushing people away, but you’re not exactly sure why you’re doing it? Or on the flip side, do you ever experience the...

What does it look like to keep choosing healing—day by day, step by step? In this thought-provoking episode of the Collide Podcast, we continue our powerful two-part conversation on healing with mental health counselor Breeze Potts, Collide Founder Willow Weston, and Collide staffer Kristen Mattila. Picking up where Part One left off, this episode dives even deeper into the intentional steps we ca...

What if healing isn’t just possible—but something you can actively move toward? In this inspiring episode of the Collide Podcast, we kick off a two-part conversation on healing with mental health counselor Breeze Potts, Collide Founder Willow Weston, and Collide staffer Kristen Mattila. Together, they explore the intentional moves we can make to experience greater emotional, mental, and spiritual...

Sara Nelson is the Director of Small Groups and leads Bible teaching classes at North County Christ the King church in the Pacific Northwest, where she focuses on spiritual growth through authentic relationships. She aims to make Bible study exciting for personal growth. Sara is married with two daughters and enjoys sci-fi video games and collecting board games. In this podcast episode, we discuss...

Ciara Laine Myers is the author of the new book, " Glasses Off: Seeking God When Your Vision Is Gone ," which encourages readers to seek God to find their purpose. In the book, Myers shares her struggles with finding her purpose and how she shifted her focus to find clarity. She guides readers to solidify their faith in God to discover their true calling. Myers is also the founder and co-owner of...

Iryna Los is the Chief of Staff of the Ukraine Partnership Foundation , and together with her team, has been instrumental in the creation of 17 We Care Centers throughout Ukraine, providing humanitarian aid and relief in the middle of a war in her home country. She is a leader who has risen above her circumstances and with compassion and discernment, has stewarded what she’s been entrusted with, h...

Whitney Akin is a writer and speaker, who is passionate about sharing the good news of the God Who Sees and helping people feel seen and valued. Her book, Overlooked: Finding Your Worth When You Feel All Alone , tackles the issue of feeling unseen and forgotten. In this episode, she discusses the importance of feeling seen and how loneliness can affect self-worth, providing advice on how to combat...

Rachael Adams is a writer, podcast host, wife and mom who aims to help women recognize their significance and purpose. She believes that every woman has something valuable to offer. Rachael is the author of  A Little Goes a Long Way and hosts The Love Offering podcast. She lives in Kentucky with her husband and two children and has been featured on Good Morning America, Crosswalk, Proverbs 31, Tod...

How can we better support teen girls facing depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts? In this episode, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Kristi Knipp shares her wisdom and experience from years of working with teen girls struggling with mental health. Kristi’s compassionate approach blends clinical insight with practical tools and a deep value for identity, community, and hope. This honest and en...

🎧 Listen & Subscribe to the Collide Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Amazon Music , or wherever you listen. How do we keep going when life breaks our hearts—and what does it look like to persevere with Jesus? In this powerful episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Catherine Theriault for a conversation about perseverance, healing, and faith in the face of deep loss. Catherine s...

In this episode, we sit down with Karrie Garcia to discuss how your past doesn't have to define you in the eyes of God. Karrie – a pastor, author, and CEO – is on a mission to motivate others and inspire change through sharing her journey of personal growth. Despite facing her own struggles, she has emerged triumphant and founded the Freedom Movement , a nonprofit that addresses issues of pain and...

Brittany Cavanaugh shares her personal story of dealing with grief during the holiday season after losing loved ones, including her father, over the past two years. She is a stay-at-home mom who loves authentic conversations and serves at a local church. Brittany aims to encourage women to overcome fear and anxiety and to see the goodness of God in grief. We love connecting you with resources, so...

Join us as we talk with Pastor Mike Libolt, who shares his wisdom on how involving children in community service can help them become confident, empathetic, and faith-driven individuals. Mike, a devoted husband and father of four, is the Campus Operations and Children's Ministry Pastor at Cornwall Church in Bellingham, WA. Drawing on years of experience working with kids, he offers practical advic...

Be inspired this Christmas season to dig back into the Christmas story and see it with a new light. We’re joined this week by pastor Doug Bunnell to discuss the myths of the nativity and how to fall in love with the Christmas story all over again. Doug is a pastor of  First Presbyterian Church in Bellingham, WA. We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this po...

What if one of the greatest gifts you could give someone isn't your advice but your attention? Most of us think we're good listeners. But if we're honest, we're often preparing our response, jumping to solutions, making assumptions, or filling every moment of silence before someone has truly felt heard. In this powerful conversation, leadership expert and bestselling author Heather Younger shares...

Listen in as we chat with therapist and author Barb Hill about navigating faith and mental health struggles. Barb shares her insights on how we can grow a tolerance for our own emotions, how we can say yes to healing, and what to do when we’re disappointed in the waiting. Barb is the author of  Seasons of Waiting , where she reflects the culmination of her many life experiences and lessons. She al...

Listen in as we chat with Jen Weaver about the difference between religion and relationship with God. This conversation was so good! You’ll come away from this episode with an invitation to communicate with and find shared experiences with Jesus. She is a ministry coach, teacher and speaker and the host of Good God Talks , a podcast helping to connect people with God through uncommon conversations...

In this inspiring episode of The Collide Podcast, Margaret Feinberg—speaker, host of The Joycast , best-selling author, and one of Christianity Today’s 50 women shaping culture and the church—dives deep into the transformative power of joy. Margaret shares her personal journey of facing cancer and how actively choosing joy played a pivotal role in her healing process. Listeners will discover that...

Hop on to this mini-series on Helping Your Kids Develop a Faith of Their Own where Willow Weston, our Founder and Director shares her heart and what she has learned along the way about experiencing God with her kids. You will be encouraged, inspired, and set free by the stories, wisdom, and ideas Willow shares from her mom life that will bless your mom life. We love connecting you with resources,...

Hop on to this mini-series on Helping Your Kids Develop a Faith of Their Own where Willow Weston, our Founder and Director shares her heart and what she has learned along the way about experiencing God with her kids. You will be encouraged, inspired, and set free by the stories, wisdom, and ideas Willow shares from her mom life that will bless your mom life. We love connecting you with resources,...

This week on the pod we got the privilege of chatting with Natalie Runion. Natalie is a Pastor’s Kid turned Pastor, author of “Raised to Stay” and shares on her popular Instagram page of the same name. Willow and Natalie discuss being hurt by the church and why Natalie encourages staying versus quitting. This episode will both challenge and encourage you, don’t miss it! We love connecting you with...