We are very excited to welcome singer and songwriter, Kellie Haddock, to the show! Kellie shares a radical message of God’s faithfulness through unthinkable tragedy; reminding us that God’s faithfulness is not contingent on what happens. She speaks hope and light into the messy places of our lives. You will not want to miss this one! Stay tuned to the end for a special song from Kellie!
Read MoreThis week we welcome Alyson Pryor to the show! Alyson’s powerful testimony gives encouragement to anyone walking through suffering, struggling with unfulfilled longing, or feeling stuck in a wilderness situation. I know that this conversation was exactly what I needed, and I pray that it brings light and hope into your life as well!
Read MoreThis week we bring you a very special New Year episode! Jes is joined by dear friend, and Collected Board Member, Bonnie Glass. Bonnie interviews Jes as they reflect on all the characteristics of God that podcast guests have shared throughout the year. They dig deep into one particular name of God, and share the vision for the podcast in 2022. Thank you for all of your support over the past year; we could not do this without you!
Read MoreThis week we are so excited to dive into Advent with Kaley Rivera Thompson. Kaley is a worship leader, and author of the Advent book This Will Be a Sign to You, as well as her latest devotional book– Matrimony, Motherhood and Me. In this episode, Kaley reminds us that God is always creating beauty out of our brokenness, and that He is the true light of the world. You won’t want to miss this one!
Read MoreRachel Baker is the author of Deconstructed, a bible study guide for anyone who feels overwhelmed or ill-equipped to study the word of God. She is a pastor’s wife and director of women’s ministries, who believes in leading through vulnerability and authenticity. In this episode, Rachel tackles the tough topics of overcoming shame, navigating hurt from the church, how to read the Bible, and the sufficient grace of God.
Read MoreThis week I am so excited to bring you this conversation with my dear friend, Amber Justice. In this episode, Amber shares openly about walking through seasons of prolonged waiting and intense grief, yet finding God is every step of the way. She leaves us with powerful words of hope and the reminder that, “I am His and He is mine.”
Read MoreToday we are so excited to welcome Sandy Forbes to the show! Sandy is the owner of Purposeful Life Renovators. Her focus is helping women live fully and with purpose even when walking through painful circumstances. She pulls from her firsthand experience of learning to embrace all of life, even when walking through the heartbreak of a child with addiction and eventual incarceration. She focuses on leaving her listeners with actionable items that can be put into practice immediately to help them identify purpose in the hard.
Read MoreWe are so excited to welcome photographer and blogger Katie Newberg to the show! Katie has walked through many struggles in her life, and today she shares her powerful testimony of the goodness and kindness of God in the big and small ways throughout every step of the journey. She reminds us that God is the only one who truly knows our needs and He alone has the resources to meet them.
Read MoreThis week I am excited to bring you my interview with Heather Creekmore, author of Compared to Who and The Burden of Better. Join us today as we discuss finding freedom from negative self-image and the need to constantly compare!
Read MoreOn this very special bonus episode, we bring you an update from our dear friend and Collected Ministries founder, Tia McNelly. Tune in to hear about the exciting new things that God is doing in Tia's life, and the lessons He is teaching her along the way.
Read MoreThis week I am so excited to welcome my pastor, Jonathan Scott, to the show! Jonathan is one of the teaching pastors at Forest Hill Church in Charlotte, NC. In this episode, Jonathan brings a powerful message about experiencing the character of God while walking through adversity and suffering. You won’t want to miss it!
Read MoreThis week we are so excited to welcome Yodit Kifle Smith, founder of WITHIN Ministries, to the show! Yodit is a force of truth, goodness, and encouragement. In this episode, she reminds us that our purpose is not rooted what we do, but rather who we belong to. She so beautifully shares about the steadfast love of The Lord and how He sees each of His children.
Read MoreThis week we are thrilled to welcome Pam Tebow to the show! Pam shares her story of the hope that she has found in The Lord throughout each season of her life. She reminds us that there will be challenges and difficult situations that we didn’t sign up for, but we serve a big God! God can use it all for His plan. Pam gives us powerful encouragement for how to overcome bitterness and keep our hope rooted in Him-- our resurrected Lord-- not in our circumstances.
Read MoreRebecca Bender, CEO & Founder, RBI, Survivor Leader and Author of In Pursuit of Love, Rebecca thought she found her fairytale when she moved to Las Vegas with her boyfriend. But her dream became her nightmare when her boyfriend became her pimp at the age of 19. Trapped in a life of chaos, coerced into prostitution, abused and controlled by her trafficker, Rebecca was forced into sex trafficking for nearly six years. Many attempted escapes, two brandings, and several pimps later, Federal Investigators raided the home, allowing her an eventual avenue for escape.
Read MoreMeshali Mitchell (AKA “The wallpaper lady” around here) is a portrait artist, lover of people, and a storyteller. The quality of her work stands alone, known by its immersion in heart and soul. In an unforeseen step of faith, the combination of a deep love for Christ, a heart for restoration, and an eye for creativity led her to purchase an 1886 Farmhouse in May of 2018. During this time, she began to document the restorative process, noticing how closely it paralleled her personal story of restoration--room by room, piece by piece.
Read MoreIT'S OUR BIRTHDAY!!! This is our 52nd week of episodes and the end of Season One!!! Tia, Jes, and Mikala are sharing an update on what God's been doing in each of their lives over the last year since they began the show. Some of what they'll share will be updates on what's happened since they were interviewed. Check out Episode #12 for Tia's interview, #17 for Jes', and #21 for Mikala's.
Read MoreMike is a NASCAR athlete and coach, as well as the Co-founder of DECK Leadership. The Charlotte native and former football student-athlete graduated with honors from Appalachian State University. He first entered the world of motorsports in 2006 as a member of a NASCAR Pit Crew. Mike quickly climbed the ranks and started coaching pit crews in addition to competing in 2012. Presently, he is one of the head coaches for the Chip Ganassi Racing pit crew and fuel man for the No. 42 team.
Read MoreMichaela is an interior designer offering in-home full-service interior design services for those in West Michigan. For those who aren’t local to Michigan, she also offers 2-hour design consultations where she can help you answer any design dilemmas, find solutions for certain spaces, and can even create inspiration boards so you can execute the design plan on your own. She is also the co-founder of The Bloom Workshop, a company that serves as a resource for blogging, business, social media, photography, and design. As you’ll hear in this week’s episode, she has a heart for serving her clients and attendees with excellence!
Read MoreShamyra is mama bear to two amazing boys, Ascher and Asa. She is a Charlotte native, with a mission to not only inspire but to also be a catalyst for transformation and emotional freedom. She is an inspirational speaker, educator, and author whose passion in life is serving women and girls by imparting tools, education, and guidance to spark mindset shifts that are vital to fully walking in the authorship of their one and only unwritten lives.
Read MoreJessica Meyhew has given God her yes is ways most of us would find impossible. She's an entreprenuer and a single mom of two adopted daughters. Learn about her story, her struggle to remain stteadfast in her belief that God is always good, as well as her fascinating business on this week's episode!
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