The Collide Podcast

Willow Weston
The Collide Podcast

Welcome to the Collide podcast. We are so glad you’re here! We’re excited for you to join us every week as Collide’s Founder and Director, Willow Weston interviews incredible humans who are experiencing God doing amazing things in their lives. We love sharing stories of leaders, counselors, pastors, business owners, moms, artists, authors, and everyday heroes who are making a difference in the world. We invite our guests to share from an authentic and vulnerable place the ways that Jesus is showing up and colliding with them in the mess, the pain, the beauty, and the joy. We know you will be inspired, refreshed, and encouraged and leave each episode knowing God meets you where you’re at and is doing something beautiful right there.

  1. Living Every Day with Purpose: A Conversation with Bob Goff

    13 HR. AGO

    Living Every Day with Purpose: A Conversation with Bob Goff

    What if you knew exactly how many days you had to live—how would you spend them? In this episode, Bob Goff and Willow dive into what it means to truly make the most of the 27,383 days of your life. Bob’s wisdom, humor, and infectious joy will inspire you to live with intention, love extravagantly, and embrace every opportunity to make a difference. 🎙️ Ladies, don’t miss this! 🎙️ Join us for a Collide Conference for Women on Feb. 21 in Portland, featuring Bob Goff! 🌟 Be inspired, encouraged, and empowered to step boldly into all God has for you. ✨ Seats are limited—grab your ticket now! Use podcast discount code PDX20 for 20% off your order! Visit wecollide.net/reckless. Connect with Bob Goff Website | Instagram Follow Willow Website | Instagram | Facebook 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music 🛍️ Shop for Good at the Collide Store 🎁Partner with Collide to impact lives with your financial gift. 💑Check out Collide’s website for info on upcoming conferences, events, and resources. 📲Follow Collide on Facebook and Instagram for encouragement, inspo and a fun peek into our ministry. 📰Plus, subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all things Collide! Resources  📖 Collide & Converse: A Group Video Bible Study for Women This six-week series unpacks powerful New Testament stories of people experiencing life-changing collisions with Jesus. Perfect for small groups or personal study. 💡5 Exercises to Help You Do Amazing Things We all have big dreams, but fear and self-doubt often hold us back. This free resource will help you push past those fears and say “yes” to God’s incredible plans for your life. 🙏 All the Best Devotional Feeling overwhelmed by distractions, worry, or comparison? This devotional walks you through the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10, helping you find peace, restoration, and clarity on what it means to choose “what is best.”

    54 min
  2. The Power of Story Work with Terra Mattson

    FEB 5

    The Power of Story Work with Terra Mattson

    In this powerful episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Terra A. Mattson, a licensed marriage and family therapist, author, and co-founder of Living Wholehearted. With over two decades of experience, Terra has helped countless women and girls navigate their trauma, embrace their God-given identity, and live lives rooted in grace and integrity. We explore the transformative power of story work—the process of naming our pain and addressing the baggage, wounds, and trauma we carry. Terra discusses the consequences of unresolved trauma and the profound generational impact of doing the hard work of healing. She shares biblical truths and clinical wisdom, inviting us into a courageous life grounded in Jesus. What We Talked About: How story work helps us name our pain, face our past, and heal from unresolved trauma. The impact of unaddressed trauma, baggage, and wounds on our lives and relationships. Breaking generational cycles and reshaping what we pass down to future generations. Embracing a courageous life as women grounded in Christ. The role of trauma awareness in building a secure identity in Jesus. Connect with Terra: Website | Instagram Resources Mentioned: Courageous Book Living Wholehearted Living Wholehearted Podcast Courageous Girls Ministry Follow Willow: Website | Instagram | Facebook 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music 🛍️ Shop for Good at the Collide Store 🎁Partner with Collide to impact lives with your financial gift. 💑Check out Collide’s website for info on upcoming conferences, events, and resources. 📲Follow Collide on Facebook and Instagram for encouragement, inspo and a fun peek into our ministry. 📰Plus, subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all things Collide! Join Us for a Collide Conference for Women! Looking for a space to be encouraged, refreshed, and inspired? Collide Conferences for Women are designed to help you encounter Jesus in powerful ways, grow in your faith, and connect with a community of women seeking transformation. Don’t miss out on this life-changing experience! Learn more and register today on our website! Join the Conversation: What does living courageously look like for you? How has Jesus met you in moments of fear or uncertainty? Share your thoughts and tag us on Instagram at @we.collide! Subscribe & Review: If this episode inspired you, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. It helps us reach more women with stories of faith, healing, and transformation.

    40 min
  3. A Teen Mom Breaking Free from Generational Bondage with Veronica Cornejo

    JAN 29

    A Teen Mom Breaking Free from Generational Bondage with Veronica Cornejo

    In this episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Veronica Cornejo, a wife, mom, ministry leader, and newly published author of Unshackled. Veronica’s story is one of resilience, faith, and breaking free from the generational chains that once held her back. Veronica shares her journey of overcoming adversity, navigating the struggles of being a young mom, and the powerful role faith played in her transformation. She opens up about how she broke free from generational bondage and how she continues to fight against the patterns of dysfunction passed down to her. Through her story, she encourages others to recognize their own strength, embrace God’s unwavering love, and step into the freedom He has for them. With the recent release of Unshackled, Veronica gives us a deep dive into the book’s powerful message—including reflections from her children, now 20 and 18 years old, as they look back on their journey together. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt weighed down by their past but longs to walk in freedom. Topics Covered: Veronica’s journey as she navigated and overcame societal stereotypes about young mothers Breaking generational chains and recognizing unhealthy patterns The first moment she felt truly unshackled and how that shaped her future How she continues to battle generational wounds and dysfunction Connect with Veronica: Instagram Resources Mentioned: Unshackled (Now Available!) ✨ Stay Connected with Collide! ✨ Sign up for the Collide Newsletter for an inside look into our ministry, encouragement, exclusive giveaways, and more! Don't miss out—sign up here today! Follow Willow: Website | Instagram | Facebook 🛍️ Shop for Good at the Collide Store 🎁Partner with Collide to impact lives with your financial gift. 💑Check out Collide’s website for info on upcoming conferences, events, and resources. Join the Conversation: Have you ever felt stuck in the weight of your past? What steps have you taken to break free and step into the future God has for you? We’d love to hear your thoughts—connect with us on social media and share your takeaways from today’s episode! 📲Follow Collide on Facebook and Instagram for encouragement, inspo and a fun peek into our ministry. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Collide Podcast—it helps more people find encouragement and inspiration in their own journey of faith and healing. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music

    37 min
  4. Building Mental Strength: Lessons from Amy Morin

    JAN 22

    Building Mental Strength: Lessons from Amy Morin

    In this inspiring episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Amy Morin, psychotherapist, mental strength trainer, and host of the award-winning Mentally Stronger With Therapist Amy Morin podcast. Amy is also the international bestselling author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do and five other books that have sold over a million copies in more than 40 languages. Her TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, has been viewed over 23 million times, inspiring millions to reframe their understanding of resilience and mental toughness. Amy shares her deeply personal journey, which began with profound loss that led her to explore what it truly means to be mentally strong, resulting in a viral article that transformed her life and the lives of countless readers. From that viral moment, Amy’s insights evolved into a series of bestselling books that empower people to face life’s challenges with courage and wisdom. In this episode, we discuss: How personal tragedy shaped Amy’s mission to help others build mental strength. Common misconceptions about mental strength and the unhealthy habits that hold us back. The first steps to becoming mentally strong and redefining what strength really means. Encouragement for women who feel mentally weak and practical advice to start their journey toward strength. Amy’s story reminds us that even in our darkest moments, we can find purpose and strength. Tune in for an honest, heartfelt conversation packed with wisdom, hope, and actionable insights. Resources & Links: Our Birds and Lilies Bible study for anxiety seeks to counter what some are calling “anxiety culture,” a phenomenon that impacts women across the world. Watch her TEDx talk: The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong Explore Amy’s bestselling books, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do. Connect with Amy: Website | Instagram Follow Willow: Website | Instagram | Facebook 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music 🛍️ Shop for Good at the Collide Store 🎁Partner with Collide to impact lives with your financial gift. 💑Check out Collide’s website for info on upcoming conferences, events, and resources. 📲Follow Collide on Facebook and Instagram for encouragement, inspo and a fun peek into our ministry. 📰Plus, subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all things Collide! Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review! Your feedback helps us reach more people with inspiring stories like Amy’s.

    36 min
  5. Slowing Your Scroll to Reset Your Peace with Whitney Lowe

    JAN 15

    Slowing Your Scroll to Reset Your Peace with Whitney Lowe

    In this episode, we sit down with Whitney Lowe, author of Set Your Eyes Higher: A 40-Day Reset to Slow Your Anxiety and Fix Your Focus on God. Whitney is a Christian influencer passionate about helping women overcome social media anxiety, escape toxic cycles of social media validation, and embrace a life of purpose, peace, and power through a deeper relationship with God. Whitney shares her personal journey of navigating the physical and emotional toll of excessive screen time, which compounded her anxiety and insecurity. She opens up about the moment God collided with her life, bringing healing and transforming her perspective. We discuss how her new book serves as a practical guide to letting go of what's not serving us, honoring our limitations, and finding freedom in God’s abundance. In this episode, Whitney dives into topics like: Finding identity and security in Christ instead of online validation. Addressing anxiety, comparison, and scarcity mindsets fueled by social media. Practical steps to shift your focus from the screen in front of you to the God above you. The role of Scripture, prayer, and community in healing from insecurity and burnout. Whether you're struggling with the pressures of social media, seeking to quiet the noise of the online world, or longing for a closer relationship with God, Whitney’s wisdom and authenticity will encourage and inspire you to look up. Ad mention: The Collide Counseling Bundle Connect with Whitney: Website | Facebook Follow Willow: Website | Instagram | Facebook 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music 🛍️ Shop for Good at the Collide Store 🎁Partner with Collide to impact lives with your financial gift. 💑Check out Collide’s website for info on upcoming conferences, events, and resources. 📲Follow Collide on Facebook and Instagram for encouragement, inspo and a fun peek into our ministry. 📰Plus, subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all things Collide! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! Share this episode with anyone who could use encouragement to slow their anxiety and set their eyes on things above.

    38 min
  6. God’s Power Made Perfect in Weakness with Shelbi Shutt

    JAN 8

    God’s Power Made Perfect in Weakness with Shelbi Shutt

    In this episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Shelbi Shutt, a pastor, writer, speaker, and disability advocate who is passionate about helping people discover the transformative power of God’s presence, especially through the lens of human weakness. Shelbi’s powerful story of steadfast hope has inspired thousands across the country as she invites others to embrace their limitations as a way to experience God’s strength. Shelbi currently serves as a Teaching Pastor in the Pacific Northwest and has collaborated with organizations like Alpha Youth, The Fuller Youth Institute, the BibleProject, and the Canadian Church Leaders Network. She shares how her faith journey, both as a leader and as someone living with disabilities, has shaped her calling to minister to others. Join us as Shelbi opens up about how weakness is not a disqualifier but an invitation to encounter God’s grace. Her insights will leave you encouraged to trust God in your own struggles and find purpose in every season of life. Topics Covered: Shelbi’s journey of embracing her weakness as a source of strength. How disability advocacy and ministry intersect in her life. The role of steadfast hope in navigating challenges. Practical ways the church can foster inclusion and celebrate diversity in God’s kingdom. Encouragement for listeners to encounter God in their own brokenness. Connect with Shelbi on Instagram Follow Willow: Website | Instagram | Facebook 🛍️ Shop for Good at the Collide Store 🎁Partner with Collide to Impact Lives! Visit our website for more information about giving. 💑Check out Collide’s website for info on upcoming conferences, events, and resources. 📲Follow Collide on Facebook and Instagram for encouragement, inspo and a fun peek into our ministry. 📰Plus, subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all things Collide!

    44 min
  7. Healthy Mindsets Around New Years Resolutions with Jillian DeBritz

    JAN 1

    Healthy Mindsets Around New Years Resolutions with Jillian DeBritz

    Jillian DeBritz is a personal development coach, and self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist who longs to offer hope and build courage through the words she writes. Jillian believes in the power of sharing our stories, of bravely inviting others into our in-process places and allowing ourselves to be truly known. And she is a woman who does just that by fighting to disarm shame through vulnerably sharing her own journey toward emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual wholeness. In this episode, she discusses healthy mindsets towards New Year's resolutions.  We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We hope they encourage, inspire and challenge you.  Enjoy! Connect with Jillian on her website. Let’s be friends! Check out Collide’s website for info on upcoming conferences, events, and resources, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for encouragement, inspo and a fun peek into our ministry. Plus, subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all things Collide! And make sure to subscribe to the Collide Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts so you can listen in each week! Partner with Us to Impact Lives! If you love this podcast and the work Collide is doing to impact lives, would you consider partnering with us? We rely entirely on the generous support of donors to fuel the life-changing work we do to create spaces for women to collide with Jesus in the midst of their brokenness. And you can be a part of that work! Your generous donations help us send women to counseling who couldn’t otherwise afford it, help us to create content to bring hope to the hurting, and to create spaces for women to connect in community. Will you join our efforts to bring hope and healing to hurting women by giving a financial gift? Simply visit our website for more information about giving.

    45 min
  8. Jesus, the Prince of Peace: Finding Shalom in a Broken World with Pastor Kurt Ingram

    12/18/2024

    Jesus, the Prince of Peace: Finding Shalom in a Broken World with Pastor Kurt Ingram

    In this episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Pastor Kurt Ingram to unpack what it means to experience true peace, even in the midst of brokenness. Drawing on the profound truth that Jesus is the Prince of Peace, Pastor Kurt guides us through a conversation about shalom—the deep, holistic peace that God offers—and how we can embrace it in our lives. This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and embrace the peace that only God can provide. Whether you’re struggling with inner conflict, relational tension, or simply longing for restoration, Pastor Kurt’s insights will leave you encouraged and inspired. Episode Highlights: How Jesus, as the Prince of Peace, embodies true restoration. The biblical concept of shalom and how it speaks to wholeness in every aspect of life. Navigating personal brokenness and finding paths to healing. Steps to take when we’re at war within ourselves or with others. Practical ways to pursue peace in strained family relationships. Partner with Us to Impact Lives! If you love this podcast and the work Collide is doing to impact lives, would you consider partnering with us?  Your generous donations help us provide counseling, create content, and build spaces for women to connect. Will you join our efforts to bring hope and healing to hurting women by giving a financial gift? Visit our website for more information about giving. Follow Willow: Website | Instagram | Facebook 🛍️ Shop for Good at the Collide Store 🎁Partner with Collide to Impact Lives! Visit our website for more information about giving. 💑Check out Collide’s website for info on upcoming conferences, events, and resources. 📲Follow Collide on Facebook and Instagram for encouragement, inspo and a fun peek into our ministry. 📰Plus, subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all things Collide!

    54 min
5
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Welcome to the Collide podcast. We are so glad you’re here! We’re excited for you to join us every week as Collide’s Founder and Director, Willow Weston interviews incredible humans who are experiencing God doing amazing things in their lives. We love sharing stories of leaders, counselors, pastors, business owners, moms, artists, authors, and everyday heroes who are making a difference in the world. We invite our guests to share from an authentic and vulnerable place the ways that Jesus is showing up and colliding with them in the mess, the pain, the beauty, and the joy. We know you will be inspired, refreshed, and encouraged and leave each episode knowing God meets you where you’re at and is doing something beautiful right there.

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