What’s holding you back from living free, and how can you finally move forward?

In this powerful episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Rachael J. Gilbert, licensed therapist, speaker, podcast host, and author of Image Restored, to talk about the ways trauma and past experiences can keep us stuck. Rachael shares openly about her own journey of overcoming fear, insecurity, and emotional wounds, and she offers hope for restoration rooted in both faith and therapy. Whether you’re navigating old wounds, longing to understand your emotions, or searching for healing, this conversation will remind you that freedom and wholeness are possible.

Rachael J. Gilbert is a licensed professional counselor, speaker, podcast host, and author of Image Restored. She is passionate about helping women heal from emotional wounds, confront lies that hold them back, and step confidently into their God-given identity. Through her counseling practice, faith-filled resources, and powerful personal story, she guides women toward mental and emotional wellness rooted in Christ.

• How to identify what’s holding you back
• Practical steps for recognizing where you got stuck, and how to move forward
• Why both faith and therapy matter in the healing process
• The hope and promise of restoration

How This Episode Will Encourage You

If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you can’t break or pain you can’t shake, this episode will give you tools and encouragement to begin moving forward. You’ll be reminded that God has given you power, love, and a sound mind—and that healing and freedom are possible through both faith and practical steps.

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Are you living the life you actually want to live—or just the one you think you should?

In this honest episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Stephanie May Wilson to talk about releasing expectations, redefining success, and choosing a life aligned with God’s voice—not the world’s. She shares how she learned to recognize the unwritten rules she was living by, how God gives us agency to pivot when something needs to change, and why creating a meaningful life starts with courage and clarity. Whether you’re navigating a big transition, questioning your next steps, or tired of trying to meet everyone’s expectations, this episode will remind you that you’re allowed to dream—and build—a life you actually want to live.

Stephanie is an author, speaker, and top-rated podcast host who’s passionate about walking women through life’s biggest transitions with honesty and hope. She creates books, courses, and resources that help women release pressure, find direction, and take their next faithful step. Her work is rooted in the belief that life doesn't have to look a certain way to be meaningful—and her story is a powerful example of what it looks like to choose intention over expectation.

• How to identify and let go of the “supposed to” mindset
• What to do when you know something in your life needs to change
• The freedom and agency God gives you to make brave decisions
• How to discern your true desires and align your life accordingly
• The role of community and grace when stepping into a new season

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a life that doesn’t feel like your own, this episode will give you both the permission and practical steps to make a change. You’ll be reminded that God invites you into a co-creative journey—one filled with freedom, clarity, and purpose.

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Have you ever wondered if anxiety could actually be an invitation to draw closer to God?

In this powerful episode of the Collide Podcast, we sit down with Jennifer Tucker, to talk about finding peace in the midst of anxiety. She shares about her journey of reframing anxiety through faith, offering insights on Christian meditation, biblical breath prayers, and practical tools for both adults and kids to navigate anxious moments. Whether you’re wrestling with worry, longing for stillness, or searching for ways to help your children feel secure, this episode will remind you that God’s peace is always within reach.

Jennifer is an artist, author, and speaker passionate about guiding others toward peace in the midst of anxiety. Her bestselling book, Breath as Prayer, introduced Christian breath prayer as a powerful tool for calming the mind and soul. Her newest release, Present in Prayer, explores the transformative practice of Christian meditation, offering a framework to experience God’s presence and peace in everyday life. Her story is a powerful example of how God can meet us in our mess and transform our hearts through His Word.

• How to see anxiety differently—as an invitation to rely on Christ
• Practical spiritual practices for finding peace in anxious moments
• How to help your kids navigate worry and stress with faith-based tools
• Why stillness and silence are essential for intimacy with God
• How meditating on Scripture can rewire thought patterns and bring healing

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or fear, this episode will give you practical tools and spiritual encouragement to find peace in God’s presence. You’ll be reminded that Jesus meets you right where you are, transforms anxious hearts, and invites you into His perfect peace.

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What if the very thing you see as your greatest weakness is actually where God wants to meet you with His deepest strength?

Welcome to The Collide Podcast Summer Highlight Series!

All summer long, we’re bringing back some of our most impactful episodes — powerful conversations centered around life-changing collisions with Jesus. Whether this is your first time hearing the episode or you’re revisiting an old favorite, each story is filled with hope, healing, and purpose.

This episode originally aired in January 2025 and quickly became one of our most powerful and deeply moving conversations. In it, pastor and disability advocate Shelbi Shutt invites us to reconsider how we view weakness—not as something to hide, but as a sacred space where God’s strength shows up in transformative ways.

Shelbi shares her personal story of living with disabilities while actively serving in ministry, challenging the cultural and church narratives that equate strength with perfection. Through honest reflection and deep theological insight, she offers a vision of faith that embraces our limitations as invitations for intimacy with God. This episode speaks directly to those who’ve ever felt overlooked, discouraged, or unsure of their purpose.

Shelbi is a Teaching Pastor in the Pacific Northwest, a writer, speaker, and passionate advocate for disability inclusion in the Church. She has collaborated with organizations like Alpha Youth, The Fuller Youth Institute, BibleProject, and the Canadian Church Leaders Network. Drawing from her lived experience and deep faith, Shelbi calls the Church to create space for all bodies and abilities while pointing us to the hope found in Christ—especially in our places of brokenness.

• How Shelbi’s physical limitations have drawn her closer to God’s presence
• Why weakness is not a disqualifier in God’s Kingdom
• How churches can grow in disability advocacy and inclusion
• What steadfast hope looks like in the face of ongoing struggle
• Practical encouragement for living out your purpose—just as you are

You’ll walk away with a renewed sense of purpose and hope—especially if you’ve been feeling discouraged, disqualified, or weary. Shelbi’s story is a powerful reminder that God doesn’t need perfection to work through us. He meets us right in our limitations and uses them as vessels for His glory.

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Do you ever feel unsure how to lead your kids in prayer without it feeling forced or awkward?

Welcome to The Collide Podcast Summer Highlight Series!

All summer long, we’re bringing back some of our most impactful episodes — powerful conversations centered around life-changing collisions with Jesus. Whether this is your first time hearing the episode or you’re revisiting an old favorite, each story is filled with hope, healing, and purpose.

This episode originally aired in September 2024 and quickly became a favorite among parents, grandparents, and ministry leaders. In this episode, author and speaker Erica Renaud shares a grace-filled, practical approach to inviting children into meaningful conversations with God—without pressure, performance, or guilt.

Erica draws from her book Pray with Me to explore how adults can help children engage in authentic, powerful prayer. We talk about how parents’ own hang-ups with prayer can impact their kids, and how to move toward a more relational, creative, and joy-filled way of praying together. Whether you’re raising kids or leading them in ministry, this episode offers encouragement and simple, transformative practices to help children know God as a loving Father—not just a gift-giver.

Erica Renaud is a passionate speaker, writer, and the author of Pray with Me: Help Your Children Engage in Authentic and Powerful Prayer. She is the founder of two prayer initiatives and serves as a leader in her local church. A mom of five and an art teacher, Erica brings warmth, creativity, and deep faith to everything she does. She’s committed to helping families cultivate a meaningful relationship with God through prayer.

• How to invite children into prayer without pressure or obligation
• Why your own relationship with prayer shapes how your kids experience God
• Creative ways to help kids talk to God with honesty and trust
• How to shift their (and your) perspective of God from gift-giver to loving Father
• Encouragement for parents who feel unsure about leading their kids spiritually

You’ll leave this episode feeling empowered and inspired to make prayer a natural, joyful part of family life. Erica’s insight will remind you that perfection isn’t required—just a willingness to show up, ask good questions, and invite God into everyday moments.

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What is happiness, really? And how do you find it when life feels messy, unfair, or nothing like you planned?

Welcome to The Collide Podcast Summer Highlight Series!

All summer long, we’re bringing back some of our most impactful episodes — powerful conversations centered around life-changing collisions with Jesus. Whether this is your first time hearing the episode or you’re revisiting an old favorite, each story is filled with hope, healing, and purpose.

This episode originally aired in September 2020 and quickly became one of our most listened-to episodes. In it, Bible teacher and best-selling author Lisa Harper explores what true happiness and joy look like—not in a perfect life, but in the real, raw, and redemptive places where God shows up. From her journey of single motherhood to speaking out on injustice, Lisa shares what it means to live boldly, authentically, and joyfully—right in the middle of the mess.

In this heartfelt and hope-filled conversation, Lisa Harper shares how happiness and joy aren’t found in perfection or predictability—but in God’s presence right in the middle of life’s mess. She opens up about her journey through single motherhood, her passion for justice, and how she’s learned to hold space for both grief and gratitude. Whether you’re wrestling with disappointment, waiting on unanswered prayers, or trying to make sense of a broken world, Lisa reminds us that true joy is not circumstantial—it’s sacred, sustaining, and deeply rooted in the heart of God.

Lisa is a renowned preacher, speaker, and author known for her theological richness, sharp wit, and refreshing honesty. With a Master of Theological Studies from Covenant Seminary and over 30 years in ministry, she is passionate about making Scripture accessible and relatable. Lisa is also a single mother through adoption and an advocate for justice, joy, and the beauty found in the messy middle of life.

• How Lisa’s adoption journey revealed God’s unconditional love in a new light
• What real joy looks like when life is anything but picture-perfect
• Candid thoughts on racism, injustice, and how the Church can respond
• Why authenticity matters more than appearance in your faith walk
• How to step boldly into your calling even when you feel unqualified

This conversation will make you laugh, reflect, and see Jesus in a new way. Lisa’s insight and authenticity will encourage you to stop striving for perfection and start showing up in your story with faith, humility, and joy. You’ll be reminded that God meets us right where we are—and that’s exactly where transformation begins.

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Are you your own harshest critic? What if gentleness—not perfection—was the path to purpose?

Welcome to The Collide Podcast Summer Highlight Series!

All summer long, we’re bringing back some of our most impactful episodes — powerful conversations centered around life-changing collisions with Jesus. Whether this is your first time hearing the episode or you’re revisiting an old favorite, each story is filled with hope, healing, and purpose.

This episode originally aired in November 2024 and quickly became a listener favorite. In this episode, life and leadership coach Jillian DeBritz shares her journey from burnout and perfectionism to gentleness and grace. If you’ve ever struggled with shame, self-criticism, or the pressure to do it all, this conversation is for you.

Jillian invites us into a powerful conversation about self-compassion, shame, and the importance of paying attention to our inner world. Drawing from her personal experiences and coaching work, she offers practical ways to challenge self-critical thoughts, embrace gentleness, and reflect God’s heart in how we treat ourselves.

Jillian is a certified life and leadership coach, writer, speaker, and host of the Permission Slips Podcast. A former educator and self-described recovering perfectionist, Jillian has personally experienced the toll of burnout. Today, she’s passionate about helping women silence shame and embrace a gentler way of living as they step into their God-given purpose. Her message is filled with encouragement, grace, and practical wisdom for women who long to thrive without sacrificing their well-being.

• How embracing self-compassion helps silence shame
• Why gentleness with ourselves reflects God’s own heart
• The importance of paying attention to your thoughts, emotions, and needs
• How asking the right questions can guide personal growth
• What Jesus teaches us about treating ourselves with kindness

This conversation will help you take a deep breath and release the pressure to be perfect. You’ll be reminded that God is not harsh with you—and you don’t have to be, either. Walk away with hope, renewed compassion for yourself, and practical tools for healing and purpose.

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What if joy isn’t something you find, but something you fight for—right in the middle of your everyday life?

Welcome to the Summer Highlight Series on The Collide Podcast!

All summer long, we’re revisiting some of our most impactful episodes—powerful conversations that highlight life-changing collisions with Jesus. Whether you’re tuning in again or hearing this episode for the first time, each story is packed with hope, healing, and purpose.

This episode with the incredible Margaret Feinberg originally aired in November 2023 and quickly became one of our most-loved conversations. Margaret—best-selling author, speaker, and host of The Joycast—joins us to explore what it means to discover joy, encounter God in unexpected places, and find spiritual refreshment in everyday life. She shares how joy, food, and faith beautifully intersect and invites us to begin “scouting out” God in ordinary moments like grocery shopping or cooking dinner. If you’re longing for deeper connection, renewed faith, or simply a dose of encouragement, this episode is for you.

Meet Margaret Feinberg

Margaret is the author of several beloved books including Scouting the Divine, Fight Back With Joy, Taste and See, and her latest, The God You Need to Know. She’s been named one of 50 women shaping culture and the church by Christianity Today and is known for her down-to-earth wisdom, deep insight, and quirky sense of humor. Margaret has a gift for helping people encounter God in places they least expect.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

• How to find and fight for joy even when life is hard
• What it means to “scout the divine” in your daily routine
• Simple yet powerful ways to encounter God in ordinary places

How This Episode Will Encourage You

Margaret’s honest wisdom will help you open your eyes to God’s presence in the moments you often overlook. If you’ve felt stuck in your spiritual life or long for deeper connection, this conversation will give you both practical tools and soul-level inspiration that can reignite your connection with God and to help you find joy again.

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