The Collide Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Honest and Healing Soul Care with Manda Carpenter May 03, 2023

Show notes

Hop on the pod today and spend time with Manda Carpenter! Manda is the host of A Longer Table Podcast and spills the tea on everything in her latest book, Soul Care to Save Your Life. She and her husband, have fostered over 16 kids, have one biological son and a baby on the way. This interview is sure to challenge you, inspire and grow you!

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!

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!

Collide Resources

Our Yes, You Bible study on self-worth encourages women to see beyond their inadequacies so they can be purposed to their fullest potential.
The Women of Impact Online Course provides teaching and inspiration from women making a huge impact in the world as they tap into God’s purpose for their lives in the sectors and spaces they’ve been called to. Get inspired and equipped to make an impact with YOUR life.
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.

Collide with Kids with Christen Clark Apr 19, 2023

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Do you have kids, teach kids or coach kids? Hop onto this episode and listen to a great conversation with Willow and Christen Clark. Christen is the creator and host of The Collide Kids Podcast which is for parents and kids. Her goal for every episode is to help kids discover they are loved by God! This interview will help encourage and equip you as you seek for your own kids to know they are loved by God!

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!

Collide and Converse: A Group Video Bible Study for Women This 6 week series centers around New Testament stories of people having life-changing collisions with Jesus.
The Women of Impact Online Course provides teaching and inspiration from women making a huge impact in the world as they tap into God’s purpose for their lives in the sectors and spaces they’ve been called to. Get inspired and equipped to make an impact with YOUR life.
For so many of us, when we go through tough times, when our prayers have not yet been answered, when we see our worst fears coming true, we can have a very hard time finding God. Our 6 Places to Go Looking for God guide will help you look for, find, and experience God, and we’re confident that by using it, you will be refreshed in your faith, challenged to grow in your relationship with God, and experience God’s presence in new and life-giving ways.

Maybe Anxiety isn't the Worst Thing with Lisa Jeffries Apr 12, 2023

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Join in this great conversation between Collide Founder Willow Weston and mental health therapist Lisa Jeffries where they discuss roadblocks in the way of our hopes and dreams. This episode covers identifying roadblocks and moving them, the importance of a million little steps, and what's worse than anxiety. Take a listen and be invited to move towards the goals and dreams you have for your life!

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!

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.
Our 5 Week Guide to Manage Your Anxiety is chocked full of advice from five counselors to walk you through spiritual and emotional health exercises, reflection spaces, and resources with tools to help meet you in your desire for peace and trust in the midst of angst and agony.
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.
The Insight Journal is a free tool to help you pause and take stock of all that you’ve been through, all that you’ve learned, all that you want to leave behind, and reflect on lessons learned in hard times to take with you on the journey ahead.

Out of Addiction into Hope: A Redemption Story with Austie Eckley Apr 05, 2023

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What if your story—broken pieces and all—could be the very thing God uses to bring hope to someone else?

In this powerful episode, Austie Eckley, founder of Acacia + Gold, shares her honest and redemptive journey of transformation after years of battling addiction. Her story is one of radical grace, second chances, and the kind of healing that only God can bring. Now, she’s using her voice and platform to remind others that no one is too far gone and that every story—no matter how messy—matters.

Meet Austie Eckley

Austie is the founder of Acacia + Gold, a ministry born out of her own healing journey. With deep compassion for those walking through addiction, pain, and shame, she encourages others to step into the light, share their stories, and extend God’s love in bold, tangible ways.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear

Austie’s powerful testimony of healing from addiction
How sharing your story can bring freedom—for you and others
Why showing up in messy, vulnerable spaces matters
What it looks like to love people beyond belief systems and backgrounds
How God can use your presence and story to change lives

Why This Conversation Will Encourage You

If you’ve ever wondered whether your story is too broken to be used by God, Austie’s testimony will assure you it’s not. This episode will stir your courage to show up for people in hard places, to break down walls, and to live out a love that transforms. You’ll walk away reminded that sometimes the greatest ministry begins with simply being willing to go where love is needed most.

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.

✨ Learn more and grab your ticket at wecollide.net/conferences

Check Out These Resources Inspired by This Episode

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.
Yes, You - A Bible study on self-worth that encourages women to see beyond their inadequacies and walk in their God-given potential.

Connect with Austie - Website | Instagram

Connect with Willow - Website | Instagram | Facebook

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Beauty on the Other Side of Letting Go with Kevin Sweeney Mar 29, 2023

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Hop onto this episode with Kevin Sweeney, pastor of Imagine Church, host of the podcast “The Church Needs Therapy” and author of “The Joy of Letting Go”. On this pod, Kevin invites us into trusting God has more life on the other side of the hard thing we have to let go. Get ready for all your expectations to be challenged!

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!

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!

Our Personal and Powerful Bible study reminds us that God is able to intersect with our lives in both personal and powerful ways.
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.
The Insight Journal is a free tool to help you pause and take stock of all that you’ve been through, all that you’ve learned, all that you want to leave behind and reflect on lessons learned in hard times to take with you on the journey ahead.

Invest in Someone and Change a Life with Kristi Dominguez Mar 22, 2023

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What if one person’s belief in you could change the entire trajectory of your life?

In this inspiring episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Superintendent Kristi Dominguez to hear her powerful story of transformation—from a challenging upbringing and a learning disability to becoming a visionary leader in education. Kristi opens up about the people who saw potential in her when she couldn’t see it in herself, and how that impact shaped her into the leader she is today. Whether you're a parent, educator, mentor, or simply someone longing to live a life of purpose, this episode will remind you of the power of influence and the difference one person can make.

Meet Kristi Dominguez

Kristi is the Superintendent of Ferndale School District, where she began serving in 2022. With a deep belief in the power of community and the potential of every student, Kristi brings visionary leadership rooted in compassion, equity, and partnership. A former student who once struggled with a learning disability, she now champions educational systems that nurture both the hearts and minds of students. Kristi is passionate about building bold futures through collaboration and a shared commitment to the next generation.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

How Kristi overcame the challenges of a difficult upbringing and learning disability
The key moments and people who changed the course of her life
Why mentorship and belief are powerful tools for transformation
How she approaches leadership with vision, compassion, and courage
Practical ways you can make an impact in your family, workplace, or community

How This Episode Will Encourage You

If you’ve ever wondered whether your story matters or if your influence makes a difference, this episode will reignite your purpose. You’ll be reminded that your life has the power to change someone else’s—and that big impact often starts with small, faithful steps.

Check Out These Collide Resources Inspired by This Episode

Personal and Powerful - This study reminds us that God intersects with our lives in ways that are both deeply personal and undeniably powerful.

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.

✨ Learn more and grab your ticket at wecollide.net/conferences

Connect with Willow - Website | Instagram | Facebook

Follow and Support Collide

🌐 Visit our website for upcoming conferences, helpful resources, and encouragement for women pursuing healing, purpose, and deeper faith.

📲 Follow along on Facebook and Instagram

🛍️ Shop for good at the Collide Store

🎁 Partner with us to impact lives with your financial gift

📬 Subscribe to our Newsletter and be the first to hear about new episodes, blog posts, events, and resources and more!

Growing with Your Kids with Steven Argue Mar 15, 2023

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What if parenting your teenager wasn’t about control, but about growing with them in faith and relationship?

In this episode, Willow sits down with Steven Argue, a renowned thought leader, researcher, and author with decades of ministry experience focused on adolescents and emerging adults. This is a rich conversation packed with practical insights and spiritual wisdom that will leave every parent feeling both challenged and encouraged.

Meet Steven Argue

Steven is the Applied Research Strategist at the Fuller Youth Institute and an Associate Professor of Youth, Family, and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary. He’s also the co-author of Growing With and Sticky Faith Innovation—books that have become foundational for families navigating faith and parenting. Wita passion for equipping the church and parents, Steve brings both depth and practicality to this powerful conversation.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

Why it's crucial to shift from parenting “for” to parenting “with” your kids
How to walk with your teenager through doubt and spiritual formation
The unique challenges and opportunities in emerging adult spirituality
What it means to create space for questions, identity, and growth
How to foster a lifelong, faith-filled relationship with your child

How This Episode Will Encourage You

If you're a parent who feels overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck in the tension of wanting to protect and release your child at the same time—this episode is for you. Steven’s insights offer fresh language and compassionate direction for navigating the critical seasons of parenting with grace, faith, and connection. As Willow says, this episode is “gold” for parents.

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Personal and Powerful - This study reminds us that God intersects with our lives in ways that are both deeply personal and undeniably powerful.

Connect with Steven - Website

Connect with Willow - Website | Instagram | Facebook

Follow and Support Collide

🌐 Visit our website for upcoming conferences, helpful resources, and encouragement for women pursuing healing, purpose, and deeper faith.

📲 Follow along on Facebook and Instagram

🛍️ Shop for good at the Collide Store

🎁 Partner with us to impact lives with your financial gift

📬 Subscribe to our Newsletter and be the first to hear about new episodes, blog posts, events, and resources and more!

Relationship Game Changers: Listening Differently, Conflict Resolution and True Forgiveness with Pamela Havey Lau Mar 08, 2023

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Hop on the pod and spend time gleaning wisdom from Pamela Havey Lau. Pamela is a mediator, professor, and author of the books Soul Strength and A Friend in Me. You will be challenged and inspired as Pamela shares her personal journey of pain and the need to forgive. This woman who has spent decades working with those who have experienced healing through pain and peace through conflict will walk alongside you as you listen in on this episode. Learn to listen differently, not avoid conflict but lean into it and find true forgiveness.

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!

Collide Resources

Collide and Converse: A Group Video Bible Study for Women This 6 week series centers around New Testament stories of people having life-changing collisions with Jesus.
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.
The Insight Journal is a free tool to help you pause and take stock of all that you’ve been through, all that you’ve learned, all that you want to leave behind, and reflect on lessons learned in hard times to take with you on the journey ahead.

Friendship Advice for the Ages with Jess Johnston and Amy Weatherly Mar 01, 2023

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Need some friendship advice? This podcast with Jess Johnston and Amy Weatherly,longtime friends and best-selling authors of I’ll Be There (But I’ll Be Wearing Sweatpants) will give you just that! Together these two created the Sister, I Am With You online community, a space where millions of women get real about friendship, including the friendship struggles their daughters face. This conversation is sure to encourage you in your friendship life!

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!

Collide Resources

Collide and Converse: A Group Video Bible Study for Women This 6 week series centers around New Testament stories of people having life-changing collisions with Jesus.
The Women of Impact Online Course provides teaching and inspiration from women making a huge impact in the world as they tap into God’s purpose for their lives in the sectors and spaces they’ve been called to. Get inspired and equipped to make an impact with YOUR life.
There is great power that comes from recognizing the lies we believe about ourselves. Healing starts there. We’ve created a free downloadable exercise, Overcoming the Lies You Believe About Yourself to help you truly think about the statements you’re believing that are untrue about yourself and God. This resource helps you move from recognizing lies to claiming truths.

Beautiful Interruptions with Pastor Christian Lindbeck Feb 22, 2023

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Your day will be beautifully interrupted when you press play on this episode! Listen to Pastor Christian Lindbeck share the story of God interrupting His life and calling Him into ministry. In this conversation, we talk about trauma, shame, church wounds, healing and repair, and the Restorer. You don't want to miss it!

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!

Collide Resources

Our Personal and Powerful Bible study reminds us that God is able to intersect with our lives in both personal and powerful ways.
The Women of Impact Online Course provides teaching and inspiration from women making a huge impact in the world as they tap into God’s purpose for their lives in the sectors and spaces they’ve been called to. Get inspired and equipped to make an impact with YOUR life.
For so many of us, when we go through tough times, when our prayers have not yet been answered, when we see our worst fears coming true, we can have a very hard time finding God. Our 6 Places to Go Looking for God guide will help you look for, find, and experience God, and we’re confident that by using it, you will be refreshed in your faith, challenged to grow in your relationship with God, and experience God’s presence in new and life-giving ways.