The Collide Podcast

Make sure and hop on this episode where Tera Bradham DeNeui shares her difficult story of her Olympic dreams being stripped and coming to a place where she had to begin to allow God to rewrite her dreams. In this episode, Tera who is a Christian speaker, the host of The Heal Podcast , and author of the book Swimming For Freedom invites us into her real journey of terrible chronic pain and sufferin...

Hop on this episode where Willow interviews Cynthia Cavanaugh, an award winning author, speaker and podcast host for the Soul Anchor podcast. Cynthia holds an MA in leadership and has won awards for her various books. She challenges us to lean intentionality into our influence and legacy. You will love how her family talks about the 4 quarters of life and the importance of building now what will l...

Listen in on this inspiring interview with Ileen Laura, a passionate mother, wife and a singer/songwriter who thrives on creating powerful and moving Christian music inspired by her deeply meaningful life experiences.  She shares in this podcast how she set down her dreams for her duties and became embittered and then Jesus collided with this music teacher during the pandemic and now she is runnin...

Hop onto the pod and hear Scott Erickson the Painter share the grief that birthed his latest show and book, "Say Yes: A Liturgy of Not Giving Up On Yourself” . Be encouraged to not give up on your dreams. Scott is an artist, author, performance speaker, and creative curate who mixes autobiography, mythology, and aesthetics to create art and moments that speak to our deepest experiences. In this co...

Bill Gilfillan is a husband, dad, and grandfather and known as a friend to all he meets. In fact, you may feel like his friend just after listening to this episode! Bill has served as a pastor for 43 years and has so much to impart about what he learned on the journey. Even though you might call him retired, he is far from such, looking at every season as an opportunity to be used by God to touch...

Ladies, you don't want to miss this podcast! Kendra Schlenbaker hops on the podcast to share with us how a mission trip to Haiti changed the directory of her life and that of her family. We are going to talk about unexpected callings, impossibilities, obstacles and God promptings. You will love hearing Kendra’s insane God story about His rescue plan for her kids and now His call to greatness in th...

🎧 Listen & Subscribe to the Collide Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Amazon Music , or wherever you listen. What if God is speaking—and you just need to learn how to listen? In this powerful episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Pastor Mike Neeley to explore how we can hear God’s voice, even amid life’s noise and distractions. Mike shares profound insights from decades of walk...

Matt Hangen is the CEO of Water 4 , a mission that works to eradicate the world's water crisis through local missional businesses. Matt is married to Grace and they live in Oklahoma with their 2 daughters. In this episode, we talk about the global water crisis, how Matt got called into this work, what living a life of  coming up with solutions to big problems looks like, and why giving your life a...

Do you need a word from God? Cheryl Bostrom speaks straight to the heart and you will hang on her every word in this podcast. This author has made words her steady companion most her life. She is the author of 3 books including her latest, ' Sugar Birds ' for which she is winning lots of awards. Her work has also appeared in a variety of publications, including The Upper Room Disciplines and the A...

Looking for a podcast to fuel and inspire you? This is it! Emily Jamieson hops on the pod to share her big heart to see people walk in greater freedom and confidence. Emily is the Owner of Jamieson Coaching. Emily is one of our fan favorite speaker’s at Collide conferences. This trajectory shifter will spend some time having a conversation with Willow Weston, Collide’s Founder and Director that is...

What If You Could Find Peace and Purpose Even in Life’s Hardest Chapters? In this episode of The Collide Podcast, we meet Carolyn Troutman—an inspiring woman whose story is full of adventure, resilience, and unwavering faith. Carolyn and her husband have lived extraordinary professional lives, raised a beautiful family, and are now both navigating the realities of cancer. Despite these challenges,...

Are you weary in the parenting department? Needing some encouragement? This is the podcast for you! Angie Soulier is the founder of Tetherpoint, which provides parent coaching and training to parents raising complex kids. She herself is married and has two kids that she flew halfway around the world to bring home.  They have navigated various brands of struggle & joy, connection & disconnection. T...

Adrienne Livingston is the Director of Anti-Sex Trafficking Initiatives with WorldVenture and a Co-Developer of the Girl Empowerment Curriculum which was created for Christian communities as a sex trafficking and domestic violence prevention curriculum for middle and high school girls.  She also hosts the Justice Hope Freedom Podcast that educates about the issues of sex trafficking & exploitation...

Gabriela Faria is the Founder & President of the Lisbon Project and Riverside church. She is a passionate advocate for people, social justice and equality. Gaby has decided to change the world, one step at a time, and trust us - this episode is one inspiring listen. Gabi’s story of saying yes to God's call on her life is full of adventure and partnership with God to be used in incredible ways. In...

Clinton and Charity Muñoz founded Restored 2 More , a ministry focused on helping couples rebuild intimacy after infidelity and helping women heal from betrayal. This ministry is the overflow of God’s healing in their own story which they powerfully share in this episode. Infidelity is a subject that brings so much pain and yet these two offer hope and freedom! We can’t wait for you to listen in.

Want to learn how to feed your family delicious meals without breaking the bank? In this inspiring episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Erin Chase to talk about living frugally and managing your kitchen with purpose. She shares her journey to becoming the queen of the $5 dinner, offering insights on meal planning, couponing, and the common ways we overspend at the grocery store. Whethe...

We're almost a week into January. How are you doing on those resolutions you made? This week on the podcast, we are bringing back an oldie but a goodie! Our founder and director Willow Weston discusses the problem with the way we view resolutions. We may think our problem is our weight, our relationship status, our addiction, our schedule, or our messy home, but the real problem actually goes much...

We are thrilled to interview Elizabeth Boyle, who is an incredible people-gatherer, story-teller, and intention-setter. We loved this convo from season one so much we are bringing it back for your 2022! Elizabeth speaks with passion and enthusiasm about the beauty and practicality intentions can provide in our life and our faith. It can be so easy to have big dreams, yet settle for small lives, di...

What if the people who annoy you the most are the ones who teach you the most about Jesus? In this thought-provoking episode of the Collide Podcast, Collide’s Director, Willow Weston, shares a personal and unexpected holiday story about her new friends, Holly and Grace. With honesty and heart, Willow reflects on how two people—who initially rubbed her the wrong way—ended up revealing something pro...

Tune in and spend some time with Pastor Bob Marvel as he shares his thoughts on the Immanuel, God with us. Bob has walked with Jesus, studied Jesus and taught about Jesus most of his life. Be blessed as he not only breaks down misconceptions around God being with us, but He invites us into new ways of understanding and experiencing God in our midst. Mentioned Resources: The North Face of God by Ke...

Hop on and listen in as Willow Weston, Collide's Founder and Director shares her own personal story of just how important and rich traditions at Christmas have become. She opens up about growing up in a home that had very little tradition and no church, religion or spirituality at Christmas and how she has since sought to build beautiful traditions and spirituality into her family now. May you and...

Hop on the pod today and get great tips on how to save during the Holiday Season. Angela Davis is the boss lady and Founder of Frugal Living NW. She is a genius when it comes to finding deals, making every penny count, setting budgets and helping people find financial freedom! This funny, wise, straight shooter will share all her expertise so that you can have a joyful holiday without breaking the...

Grief and loss are an inevitable, impactful part of life that has many layers and many lessons packed within. Cassie Merritt is a wife, mom to two beautiful girls, and a lifestyle photographer. Cassie has experienced the deep pain of losing her mother to cancer and in this episode, we talk about the profound impact that loss has had on her life and how she found hope and strength in the midst of g...

For a decade Laurie Bunnell worked as a home stager and then made a major career move by going back to school to study early childhood education. She is now the lead Director of a Preschool and spends most of her days investing in kids. In this episode we get to learn from Laurie’s personal and professional experience about how to better connect with, love and come alongside kids.

🎧 Listen & Subscribe to the Collide Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Amazon Music , or wherever you listen.  What happens when vision, family, and faith collide with business? In this inspiring episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Wes Herman and Kelly Spiker , the father-daughter team behind the beloved Pacific Northwest coffee brand, Woods Coffee . Known for its welcoming s...