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This week on The Collected Podcast, Jes revisits the powerful moment in Mark 6 when Jesus walks on water, uncovering how His compassion, His nearness in our storms, and His desire to reshape our hearts still speak to us today. Drawing from the disciples’ exhaustion, their missed miracle after feeding the 5,000, and their fear in the wind and waves, this episode invites listeners to see how Jesus meets us in our own moments of weariness, resistance, and uncertainty. You’ll hear how He reveals His glory, redirects our paths, sometimes through storms, and stays present with us even when we don’t recognize Him. If you’re longing for encouragement, a fresh perspective, or a reminder that God may be moving you from a place of stubbornness to a place of beauty and healing, this conversation will meet you right where you are.
This week on The Collected Podcast, Jes shares a tender, hope‑filled reminder that God is restoring you even in the places that feel slow, messy, or unfinished. Jes shares a personal journal entry that sparked this message, then walks through a rich biblical exploration of restoration as healing, rebuilding, renewal, and the beautiful “now and not yet” of God’s promises. Through Scripture, story, and honest reflection, this conversation invites you to trust Jesus’ leading, ask Him for more, and see your life through the lens of the bigger story He’s writing. If you’re longing for encouragement, clarity, or a fresh sense of God’s nearness, this episode will speak deeply to your spirit and remind you that your restoration is already underway.
This week on The Collected Podcast... we’re leaning into a tender, timely reminder from the heart of God: hold course. After a busy, overwhelming season and a moment of wanting to quit, Jes shares how a simple word spoken to her back in 2018 became the lifeline she needed eight years later—and how it might be the encouragement your weary heart needs too. Through Scripture, personal journal entries, and a rich look at the biblical meaning of “holding fast,” this episode invites you to remember God’s faithfulness, cling to His Word, and stay steady in the work He’s called you to. If you’re feeling tired, discouraged, or unsure of your next step, this conversation will help you lift your eyes, anchor your hope, and keep moving forward with renewed courage and joy.
In this special post‑Valentine’s episode of The Collected Podcast, Jes invites listeners into a tender exploration of Jesus’ love—steady, personal, and woven through every page of Scripture. Drawing from the Names of God and the sweeping story of redemption, she reflects on a Savior who creates with intention, fights for His people, and stays closer than we can imagine. As she shares “love notes” from both the Old and New Testaments, this episode becomes a gentle reminder that you are pursued, valued, strengthened, and never alone. If your heart is craving encouragement, reassurance, or a fresh encounter with God’s nearness, this conversation offers a warm and hope‑filled place to rest.
In this rich and hope‑filled episode, Jes returns to Psalm 23 for a deep, refreshing look at how this beloved passage weaves together so many of the Names of God we’ve explored over the years. Moving line by line, she uncovers the shepherding heart of God—our Provider, our Peace, our Healer, our Righteousness, our ever‑present Help, our Victory, and the One who makes us holy. Along the way, Jes connects Psalm 23 to the powerful arc of Psalms 22–24, reminding us that Christ’s sacrifice, His tender care, and His coming glory are the foundation of our hope. If you’re longing for comfort, clarity, or a renewed sense of God’s nearness as you step into a new year, this episode will meet you right where you are and invite you to drink deeply from the overflowing cup of His blessing.
This week on The Collected Podcast, Jes explores the tender name of God as Abba, Father—a reminder that we are not just saved, but adopted into His family. Through Scripture, personal stories, and reflections on the Christmas season, this conversation will encourage you to rest in the truth that you are cherished, never alone, and fully His. If you long for belonging, hope, or a deeper experience of God’s love, this episode will speak straight to your heart.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! This week Jes is wrapping up the year with a look back at 2023 and sharing a few hopes and dreams for 2024.
This week we are honored to welcome Katie Newberg back to the show! Katie is a wedding photographer and blogger over at her site Bungalows & Olives! In this episode, Katie recaps the powerful testimony that she shared in Season 3, Episode 26 of the podcast, and she goes on to update us on the seemingly insurmountable challenges that she has faced since our last interview. Despite all of the odds stacked against her, Katie's story once again reminds us that nothing is impossible with God! You won't want to miss this story of hope, miracles, and overcoming the darkness! Also, stay tuned for some of our Christmas favorites at the end of the show.
This week I’m excited to bring you my conversation with Laura Swisher. I was blown away by her vulnerability as she shared the struggles that she has walked through and the ways that God has shown up in her life to bring her a life of freedom and recovery. Laura serves as Executive Director for Seeds of Hope, a nonprofit organization that provides college scholarships to bright young leaders. Tune is as Laura reminds us about the love of the Father and His ability to meet us in our lowest moments and provide in ways that we could never have imagined on our own!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! This week Jes is wrapping up the year with a look back at 2023 and sharing a few hopes and dreams for 2024.
This week we are honored to welcome Katie Newberg back to the show! Katie is a wedding photographer and blogger over at her site Bungalows & Olives! In this episode, Katie recaps the powerful testimony that she shared in Season 3, Episode 26 of the podcast, and she goes on to update us on the seemingly insurmountable challenges that she has faced since our last interview. Despite all of the odds stacked against her, Katie's story once again reminds us that nothing is impossible with God! You won't want to miss this story of hope, miracles, and overcoming the darkness! Also, stay tuned for some of our Christmas favorites at the end of the show.
Kelly Kashmer is the founder and Executive Director of NothingPink, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase awareness of hereditary breast and ovarian cancers and provide personalized support for individuals at high risk. Kelly formed the organization following a positive cancer diagnosis only two weeks after a BRCA2 positive result. After finishing chemotherapy and 11 surgeries, Kelly formed the 501(c)3 organization in order to make a difference in the lives of women in her community. From that moment forward, she has served as founder and Executive Director to increase awareness of hereditary breast and ovarian cancers and provide personalized support for individuals at high risk.
This week on The Collected Podcast we’re kicking off Season 9 with a hope‑filled message about what it means to be made new in Christ. Jes shares the story of how God transformed her heart in 2019 through three powerful Words: freedom from old patterns, the joy of becoming “new wine,” and the slow, beautiful fermenting work of spiritual maturity. She then invites listeners to see how Jesus Himself brings new life through Scripture, from the bleeding woman to Jairus’ daughter. If you’re longing for renewal, encouragement, or a reminder that God is already at work behind the scenes, this episode will meet you tenderly and call you forward into the new life He is forming in you.