We’ve seen it far too often - disagreements between church leaders becoming destructive and escalating further to distrust, toxicity, factions and even church splits. Collective went through a season of dealing with this tension as well. 

In this episode, we explore conflict in church as told through the real-life conflict between Kevin and Kysern. 

We covered: 

• The struggles in managing a multi-faceted working relationship.

• The culture of fear that permeated Collective in the early days.

• Confrontations that almost destroyed a friendship. 

• How leaders can navigate church conflict and confront issues in a healthy manner.

🎧 Ep 8 now streaming on Spotify, YouTube & Apple Podcasts.

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What do you do when the sparks in your relationships are stoked not by romance but by the fire in your feuds? Or perhaps you long for whatever kind of heat in your marriage because it’s colder than ice? Is “till death do us part” still real in today’s world?

We dive into the topic that probably defines us most as humans - relationships, and in this episode we explore the romantic kind together with Kevin and Esther, who have been married to each other for 20 years. He is the lead pastor of Collective and she is a relationship coach.

Some of the things we talked about: 

• Why date nights at certain points in a marriage may do more harm than good.

• Do women who grew up in church have unrealistic expectations of men?

• Can a Christian marry a non-Christian?

• Why is Kysern single?

Note: We apologize for the glitches that appear intermittently throughout the video. Like in any  relationship, sometimes we have to accept the flaws. Thanks for understanding!

🎧 Ep 7 now streaming on Spotify, YouTube & Apple Podcasts.

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Ever felt like all the church talks about is money? Or perhaps you think the church doesn’t teach enough on it. While it can be a loaded topic, Jesus Himself has a whole lot to say about money. And we have some thoughts too. 

Join us as we dive into this conversation where we discuss: 

• Imprints from childhood that influence how we view and manage money.

• “Prosperity gospel” leaning teachings we have encountered in the church. 

• How much should we "stretch our faith" when it comes to giving in church?

• Resources that have helped shape our money mindset.

🎧 Ep 6 now streaming on Spotify, YouTube & Apple Podcasts.

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Lynette Chai is a licenced and registered counselor. Keith Tay is a pastor at Collective. In this episode we discuss how mental health is approached from both their professional perspectives. Where are they aligned and where do they not?

Our conversation covered:

• How some “supernatural” church experiences may be explained scientifically. 

• What pastors should stop doing when navigating mental health issues.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.

• Individual and Collective Consciousness.

• Are more expensive therapists generally better?

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Hot Topics is back! In this episode, the first of a two part series, we explore the topic of mental health. We discuss: 

• how we have navigated anxiety and depressive states

• the effects of sleep on our mental health and vice versa

• why we sometimes hesitate to seek professional help 

• steps we have taken that we have found useful and recommend   

Note: This episode was recorded in October 2024. 

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Are strong Christian women really the problem—or are we just not ready to talk about what healthy masculinity looks like?

In this episode, we unpack:

• Why women feel pressure to lead when men won’t
• What happens when strength is misunderstood
• The danger of mothering grown men
• And how Christian relationships can thrive without a power struggle

If you’ve ever been called a people pleaser or felt the pressure to keep everyone happy — even when it’s costing you — this episode is for you.

We’re talking authenticity, performance culture, and what it really means to stop pretending and start showing up as your true self.

Whether you’re in ministry, leadership, or just plain exhausted trying to be everything for everyone — you’re not alone.

What do you do when everything you’ve worked for — your career, your comfort, your carefully built life — no longer fits where God is leading?In Episode 2, Jay Galido shares the story of choosing purpose over the life she built in the U.S. and learning to surrender when nothing made sense. This one’s for anyone caught between purpose, and letting go of what they thought their life would look like.#MySideOfTheStory #WhenGodWrecksYourPlans #OutOfMyComfortZone

Jay Galido opens up about the pain she kept buried — childhood abuse, an eating disorder, and the pressure to stay strong. In this honest and hope-filled episode, she shares how grace met her where it hurt most.

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This Mother’s Day, we went live with a special edition of Girl Talk—a heartfelt, no-filter conversation on the real highs and lows of motherhood. From identity and doubts to laughter and grace, our panel of incredible women share what it means to be fully known, loved, and seen by God in the beautiful mess of mom life.