What if you’ve been sleepwalking through life—and it’s time to finally wake up?

In this honest episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Jess Connolly to talk about the wake-up call that changed her life and how we can all learn to live more fully awake. She shares the story behind her personal “wake-up” moment and what it revealed about the patterns, pressures, and mindsets that were keeping her stuck. Whether you’ve been numbing out, saying yes when you mean no, or just going through the motions, this episode will remind you that you were made for a vibrant, awake life with God.

Meet Jess

Jess Connolly is an author, speaker, and the founder of Go + Tell Gals, a ministry that equips and encourages women to step into their God-given callings. She is passionate about helping people live with purpose, freedom, and faith. Jess’s story is a powerful example of what it looks like to stop coasting and courageously choose the life God has designed.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

• The life-changing wake-up moment that shifted everything for Jess
• Key indicators you might be “sleeping through life”
• What it really looks like to fight for the life you want
• Why so many of us are tired of being tired—and how to start living fully awake

How This Episode Will Encourage You

If you’ve ever felt like you’re just going through the motions, this episode will give you practical tools and renewed hope to live differently. You’ll be reminded that God has a full, vibrant life waiting for you—you just need to wake up and step into it.

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