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Grace Notes: A Journey of Faith and Music with Naomi Raine May 23, 2024

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Have you ever wondered how someone stays humble and faithful while navigating fame and using their gifts on a global stage?

In this episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with 5x GRAMMY Award-winning artist Naomi Raine to talk about faith, music, calling, and character. Naomi shares the heart behind her worship, her journey from childhood dreams to Maverick City Music, and what it means to stay anchored in God amid public platforms and personal challenges. If you’ve ever struggled to stay grounded in your purpose, longed for authenticity in worship, or wondered how to glorify God in the everyday, Naomi’s story will speak deeply to your soul.

Meet Naomi Raine

Naomi is a 5x GRAMMY Award-winning artist, worship pastor, wife, and mom. She is known for her powerful vocals and her role in Maverick City Music, where she’s led worship on stages around the world. Naomi is also the founder of The Bridge Collective, an indie record label, and is passionate about uniting the body of Christ and pointing people to God through her music and life.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

How Naomi discovered her calling and learned to listen to God’s voice
What it means to pursue authenticity in worship and leadership
How to stay rooted in humility while navigating public success
The importance of community and spiritual accountability
The heart and mission behind her latest music and ministry projects

How This Episode Will Encourage You

Naomi’s wisdom and transparency will encourage you to trust God with your gifts, remain faithful in hidden seasons, and pursue obedience over popularity. Whether you’re a creative, a worship leader, or simply someone navigating your calling, this conversation offers fresh perspective and renewed hope that God sees you, equips you, and wants to use your life to glorify Him.

✨ Take a step today: Lean into the gifts God’s given you and ask Him how He wants to use them for His glory.

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Yes, You Bible Study - Encourages women to see beyond their inadequacies and walk in their God-given potential.

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Healing Anger, Embracing Love with Nanci Lamborn May 15, 2024

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Listen in as we explore the journey from hate to love with our guest, author, and ordained inner healing Minister Nanci Lamborn. In our conversation, Nanci shares candidly about her childhood pain and the journey towards reconciling with her past, particularly in her relationship with her mother. Through her ministry and personal experiences, she offers profound insights into the process of trading ashes for beauty, fear for strength, and bondage for freedom. She is also the author of Angry Daughter: A Journey from Hatred to Love, offering profound insights into overcoming deep-seated anger and resentment.

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The Counseling Bundle is a tremendous online course covering the 12 most common issues women face in counseling featuring tips, tools, and advice from mental health professionals. This course is a great fit for anyone considering whether counseling is for them, or as an option to begin the healing process while waiting to see a counselor.
NEW Broken & Beautiful: a 5-Day Devotional is a free resource to help you collide with Jesus and see that there can be beauty in the places we often see as broken. We created this tool so that as you work through Luke 7:36-50, you will keep running into the One who renamed the “sinful” woman, not by her brokenness, but by the beauty He could bring out of it.

Created to Heal with Dr. Tabitha Barber May 08, 2024

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What would change if you treated your body like a sacred temple instead of an enemy?

In this inspiring and insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Tabatha Barber, a triple board-certified physician in obstetrics, gynecology, and functional medicine. Known as The Gutsy Gynecologist, Dr. Tabatha is passionate about helping women understand their bodies, balance their hormones, and restore their gut health so they can live with clarity, energy, and purpose.

Meet Dr. Tabatha Barber

Dr. Tabatha is the host of The Gutsy Gynecologist Show and founder of the Gutsy Gyn supplement line. She offers virtual consultations in over 25 states and is on a mission to help women reconnect their body, mind, and soul. Her work empowers women to find healing and transformation from the inside out.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

Why your body is designed by God to heal itself
How to reframe negative thoughts and speak love over your body
What it looks like to treat your body as a temple, not a trash can
How to transition from an unhealthy lifestyle to one rooted in wellness
Practical tools for supporting your gut and hormonal health

How This Episode Will Encourage You

You’ll walk away with a deeper appreciation for the way your body was designed—on purpose, for a purpose. Dr. Tabatha invites us to stop waging war against our bodies and instead embrace them as sacred, loved, and worthy of care.

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Yes, You - A Bible study on self-worth that encourages women to see beyond their inadequacies and walk in their God-given potential.
Collide Counseling Bundle - This online course tackles the 12 most common issues women face in counseling, offering practical tools, expert advice, and encouragement from licensed mental health professionals. The course also includes a beautifully designed printed workbook (mailed to your door) filled with exercises, reflection space, and helpful resources to guide your healing journey.

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A Voice Singing into Mental Health with Allison Eide May 01, 2024

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What if music had the power to heal, bring hope, and break the stigma around mental health struggles?

In this powerful episode of The Collide Podcast, we talk with singer-songwriter Allison Eide about her viral song “Love Who I Am,” which is resonating deeply with young people across the globe who are battling mental health challenges. Allison bravely shares her own story of navigating anxiety, depression, and self-worth, and how God is using her vulnerability and artistry to reach hurting hearts—especially teenagers. Together, we explore the connection between faith, mental health, and identity, and how the Church can step into these conversations with compassion and courage. If you or someone you love has struggled with mental health, this episode offers hope, healing, and truth.

Meet Allison Eide

Allison is a Minnesota-based singer-songwriter whose viral single “Love Who I Am” has reached over 3 million listeners around the world. With a passion for pairing raw honesty with soulful sound, she founded Moment Ministries to help young women discover their identity in Christ. Allison’s music and message speak directly to the struggles of a generation searching for belonging and purpose.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

How Allison’s viral song sparked important conversations around mental health
Why vulnerability and faith are powerful tools in breaking the stigma
The personal story behind Allison’s music and ministry
The mental health challenges facing Gen Z and how faith intersects with those struggles
How to support young people dealing with anxiety, depression, and identity issues

How This Episode Will Encourage You

This conversation will inspire you to believe that God can use even your most broken moments to bring healing to others. Whether you’re navigating mental health challenges yourself or walking alongside someone who is, you’ll walk away with renewed faith, a sense of hope, and practical insight into how to pursue healing and identity in Christ.

Resources Inspired by This Episode

Birds and Lilies - A Bible study for anxiety that helps counter today’s “anxiety culture” with peace, faith, and trust in God’s provision.

Collide Counseling Bundle - This online course tackles the 12 most common issues women face in counseling, offering practical tools, expert advice, and encouragement from licensed mental health professionals. The course also includes a beautifully designed printed workbook (mailed to your door) filled with exercises, reflection space, and helpful resources to guide your healing journey.

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The More You Long for is Possible with Stephanie Nelson Apr 24, 2024

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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 her life in an unexpected way. Despite it differing from her initial vision, she became instrumental in establishing a company with 8 million members, positively influencing numerous lives. This inspiring story is sure to instill self-belief in you as well!

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Our Yes, You Bible study on self-worth encourages women to see beyond their inadequacies so they can be purposed to their fullest potential.
Do you ever sense you were meant for more? Our FREE downloadable devotional, Don’t Settle, looks at collisions where Jesus shows up in someone’s life and says, “Hey, you were meant for more than this.” This 7-day devotional will help you begin to get unstuck in the ways you are settling. We are certain that the more you collide, the more you will be transformed into who you are meant to be.
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We all have big dreams and big goals, but we often get held back by our own self-doubt. But God wants to use you just as you are. Dig into our amazing resource, 5 Exercises to Help you do Amazing Things to help you confront the fear that holds you back, and to say “yes” to God doing amazing things in your life.

The 7 Types of Rest That Will Save You from Burnout Apr 17, 2024

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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 whole, healthy lives. Whether you’re stretched thin, running on empty, or longing to feel refreshed in both body and soul, this episode will remind you that real rest is possible—and it’s more sacred than you think.

About This Episode

Burnout doesn’t just happen from doing too much—it can happen from not getting the right kind of rest. In this episode, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith unpacks insights from her book Sacred Rest and shares her personal journey through exhaustion and into restoration. You’ll gain practical tools for recognizing your rest deficits and learn how to begin replenishing what’s truly empty.

Meet Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith

Dr. Smith is a board-certified internal medicine physician, speaker, author, and work-life integration researcher. She’s the founder of Restorasis, a wellness-focused organization dedicated to burnout prevention and restoring well-being in the workplace. With deep expertise and lived experience, she helps people reconnect with the kind of rest that actually heals.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

Why sleep alone doesn’t equal rest
The 7 types of rest and how to identify which one you’re missing
How burnout shows up in unexpected ways
Practical strategies to begin restoring your energy and joy
How rest connects with your faith, purpose, and calling

How This Episode Will Encourage You

If you’re feeling depleted, overwhelmed, or like you’re running on empty, this episode will help you name what you’re missing and offer a path back to peace. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how rest is sacred, strategic, and essential—not just for surviving, but for living fully into who God created you to be.

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6 Places to Go Looking for God – This guide will help you find and experience God in fresh, life-giving ways, encouraging spiritual growth and renewing your faith.

All the Best – Connect with Jesus and find peace through guided reflections on Mary and Martha’s story, helping you overcome distraction, worry, and comparison.

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How God Takes Nothing and Turns it into Something (Amazing) with Pastor Alex Seeley Apr 10, 2024

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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, surrender, and deep spiritual transformation that came with obeying God’s invitation. You’ll be encouraged by her honesty, wisdom, and the powerful reminder that God specializes in making something amazing out of nothing.

About Pastor Alex Seeley

Alex is a dynamic pastor, author, and speaker with a passion for helping people discover their identity in Christ. She co-leads The Belonging Co in Nashville, TN, a church known for its Spirit-led worship and transformative teaching. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Alex is devoted to seeing lives changed by the power of Jesus’ love and truth.

What You’ll Hear

The story behind Alex and her husband’s cross-continental move of faith
Why surrendering to God’s plan often includes questions and wrestling
God’s heart to use the unknown to bring about transformation
Hope for anyone starting over or wondering what’s next

How This Episode Will Encourage You

If you're navigating uncertainty, wrestling with surrender, or wondering if God can really use your “nothing” for something meaningful—this episode will renew your faith. You’ll walk away with hope that God sees the bigger picture, practical encouragement to keep trusting, and a deeper belief that He is writing a beautiful story in your life, even if you can’t see it yet.

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Go Ahead - Empowers women to step into their days expecting to experience the extraordinary and Divine in everyday moments.

All the Best – Connect with Jesus and find peace through guided reflections on Mary and Martha’s story, helping you overcome distraction, worry, and comparison.

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One Life Can Change the World with Jefferson Lee Apr 03, 2024

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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 changed his father’s life, and how that one act of kindness has transformed not only his own journey, but also the lives of his children. Whether you’re reflecting on your own story or wondering if your life can make a difference, this episode will remind you that even small actions can leave an eternal impact.

Meet Jefferson Lee

Jefferson Lee is a nonprofit development expert and the Senior Vice President of Development at Gloo. With 26 years of experience, he has helped raise over $240 million in support of churches and nonprofits around the world. He’s partnered with billionaires, celebrities, and major philanthropists, and his work has been featured in Global Fundraising. Beyond his professional success, Jefferson is deeply committed to volunteer work and serves on multiple advisory councils. His story is a powerful example of how legacy, generosity, and faith intersect.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

How one person’s influence can shape a multi-generational story
The power of legacy and living with generational impact in mind
How generosity can create ripples far beyond what we can imagine

How This Episode Will Encourage You

If you’ve ever questioned whether your life, story, or actions matter, this episode will remind you that every choice to live with purpose can bless others in ways you may never fully see. You’ll be encouraged to live a life that leaves a legacy.

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10 Moves to Walk Toward Wholeness (Part 2) Mar 06, 2024

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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 can take to pursue wholeness in our emotional, spiritual, and relational lives. With honesty, wisdom, and grace, Breeze, Willow, and Kristen unpack what real healing looks like—and how it often shows up in the most unexpected places. If you're ready to do the deep, meaningful work of healing, this episode is for you.

Meet Breeze Potts, Willow Weston & Kristen Mattila

Breeze Potts is a licensed mental health counselor with a heart for guiding people through pain toward healing. Willow Weston is the founder and director of Collide, passionate about helping women encounter Jesus in real, raw ways. Kristen Mattila brings vulnerability and depth to this conversation, asking the questions we’re all wondering and sharing reflections from her own story. Together, these three voices offer a holistic and hope-filled view of the healing journey.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

What sustainable healing looks like over time
How to invite God into the parts of your story you avoid
Why community is essential in the healing process
The role of honesty, therapy, and faith working together
How healing transforms not just you—but the people around you

How This Episode Will Encourage You

If you’ve ever wondered if deep healing is truly possible, this episode will breathe fresh hope into your journey. You’ll be reminded that healing isn’t a one-time fix—it’s a lifelong invitation to let God meet you, love you, and restore you day by day.

🎧 Haven’t listened to Part One yet? Go back and catch it—it lays the foundation for everything we unpack here in Part Two!

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Collide Women’s Conference - Join us for a powerful one-day event filled with inspiration, connection, and encouragement to help you pursue healing, purpose, and deeper faith.

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Birds and Lilies - A Bible study for anxiety that helps counter today’s “anxiety culture” with peace, faith, and trust in God’s provision.

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10 Moves to Walk Toward Wholeness (Part 1) Feb 29, 2024

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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 wholeness. This honest and hope-filled discussion invites you to consider how God might be calling you into deeper healing—right here, right now. Whether you're carrying old wounds or longing for inner renewal, this series is packed with rich wisdom you won't want to miss.

Meet Breeze Potts, Willow Weston & Kristen Mattila

Breeze Potts is a licensed mental health counselor who brings a compassionate and practical approach to emotional healing. Willow Weston is the founder and director of Collide, known for her story-driven leadership and passion for seeing women collide with Jesus in the midst of real life. Kristen Mattila is a thoughtful and insightful member of the Collide team who adds honesty and depth to this conversation. Together, they offer a multi-layered perspective on the healing journey.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

Practical steps you can take toward healing and wholeness
Why healing often begins with awareness and honesty
How faith and mental health go hand in hand
The importance of naming your pain and inviting God into it
What it looks like to pursue healing in everyday life

How This Episode Will Encourage You

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your brokenness or unsure of how to heal, this episode will meet you right where you are. You’ll be reminded that healing isn’t just for other people—it’s for you too, and it starts with small, brave steps toward Jesus.

👉 Stay tuned for Part Two, where the conversation continues with even more practical tools and powerful insight.

Check Out These Resources Inspired by This Episode

5 Week Guide to Manage Your Anxiety – Get expert advice from counselors, plus guided exercises, reflections, and tools to help you find peace and trust in the midst of anxiety.

Birds and Lilies - A Bible study for anxiety that helps counter today’s “anxiety culture” with peace, faith, and trust in God’s provision.

Connect with Willow - Website | Instagram | Facebook

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