The Collide Podcast

Welcome to our Summer Highlight Series on The Collide Podcast! Throughout the summer, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes, where we hear stories of people who have experienced life-changing collisions with Jesus. Each conversation you hear on this podcast will ignite your hope, your healing, and your purpose. Today, we’re excited to bring back this episode with Mike Neelley where he shares his passion for people to know that God speaks and that He has something He wants to say to us. He also discusses the common inhibitors that get in the way of us hearing God.

Mike Neelley is a seasoned Christian leader, spiritual director, and ordained minister, with a deep commitment to helping people encounter the love of God. He has dedicated over two decades to ministry through the Dunamis Project and with Tierra Nueva, serving diverse communities affected by immigration, incarceration, and addiction. He is also the author of Hearing the Heartbeat of God, where he reflects on his passion for fostering intimacy with God and empowering others in their spiritual journeys.

Whether you’re listening again or discovering it for the first time, we hope you enjoy this special edition of The Collide Podcast.

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!

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Welcome to our Summer Highlight Series on The Collide Podcast! Throughout the summer, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes, where we hear stories of people who have experienced life-changing collisions with Jesus. Each conversation you hear on this podcast will ignite your hope, your healing, and your purpose. Today, we’re excited to bring back this episode with Shauna Niequist where we discussed becoming our truest selves, handling disappointment, and finding God in everyday hospitality.

Shauna is the New York Times bestselling author of several books including I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet and Present Over Perfect. She’s the kind of author that makes you feel like you’re right there with her doing this life thing, stumbling to figure it out and finding beauty around every corner. She’ll make you laugh and cry, shout amen, and fight to be who you’re made to be, even if it means a little “undoing.” We are endlessly inspired by this woman and we know you will be too.

Whether you’re listening again or discovering it for the first time, we hope you enjoy this special edition of The Collide Podcast.

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 Shauna on Instagram

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In this episode, we sit down with Sara Nelson, to delve into the transformative power of vulnerability. Sara is a passionate teacher and leader with over 30 years of experience exploring the depths of the Bible and guiding others on their spiritual journeys. As the Director of Small Groups at NCCTK, she fosters authentic relationships and spiritual growth among a community of over 500 members. Listen in as Sara shares insights from her years of teaching and personal experiences, offering a refreshing perspective on how embracing vulnerability can lead to bravery and authentic connection. 

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!

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!

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. 
• 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.
• 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. 

In this episode, we explore the courageous journey of stepping into bravery with licensed mental health therapist and EMDR practitioner, Kristyn Than. Kristyn specializes in trauma work, particularly with women, teens, and children. She finds fulfillment in walking alongside individuals navigating healing, especially following experiences of betrayal. Kristyn's perspective is deeply rooted in her faith, emphasizing the transformative power of encountering Jesus in life's challenges. Kristyn encourages listeners to embrace bravery by confronting fear-based hesitations. By challenging negative core beliefs and leaning into faith, we discussed how individuals can step into the fullness of their potential and experience transformative growth.

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!

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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 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.

Nicole Salmon is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, mother, and wife with a mission to amplify the gospel's relevance, empower individuals to live and lead authentically and equip leaders to develop purpose-led and spirit-filled lives. She is a master strategist and associate pastor, known as The Purpose Coach, helping women gain insight into their lives. She worked in the not-for-profit sector for over 20 years and has penned two books. She is also a certified life skills and marriage coach and the founder of the Preach Sis Summit. 

In this episode, Nicole delves into her personal journey of finding purpose, and the cultivation of courage she developed to walk that out. 

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!

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Collide Resources

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Check Out These Collide Resources Inspired by This Episode

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

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

Connect with Naomi - Website | Instagram | Spotify

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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.

Follow Willow: Website | Instagram | Facebook

💑Check out Collide’s website for info on upcoming conferences, events, and resources.

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📰Plus, subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all things Collide!

• 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.

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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.

Check Out These Resources Inspired by This Episode

• 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.

Connect with Dr. Tabitha -Website | Podcast

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!

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.

Connect with Allison Eide - Website | Instagram | Spotify

Connect with Willow - Website | Instagram | Facebook

Follow & Support Collide

Join our community at wecollide.net for conferences, events, resources, and inspiration for women pursuing healing, purpose, and deeper faith.

• 🛍️ Shop for good at the Collide Store
• 🎁 Partner with Collide and impact lives with your financial gift
• 💑 Visit Collide’s website for upcoming conferences, events, and resources
• 📲 Follow Collide on Facebook and Instagram for encouragement, inspiration, and ministry updates
• 📰 Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all things Collide

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!

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!

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!

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. 
• 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.
• 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.