The Collective Podcast

Don't miss our last episode of Season 3 as we feature our Hero of Advocacy, Aimee Bloom, who not only pours out her love to our local refugees, but also shows us that it's our biblical mandate to care for them as well.

Some of life's hardest moments come when we feel unseen or passed over. Join our Hero of Behind the Scenes, Kim Duncan, as she encourages us to view these moments as opportunities to grow closer to God and lean on His truth that fruit will come.

While many of us run away from tough situations, our Hero in Crisis, Susan Cox, runs towards them. Join us today as she encourages us how we too can use our faith, our story, and God's word to show Jesus to a hurting world.

Join us today as we hear from our Hero of Hospitality, Lucina Thompson. She demonstrates how the opening of our homes and our hearts to others is not only an act of obedience to the Lord, but an opportunity for God to completely change our hearts in the process.

How do you lead others out of dependence on God's strength instead of your own talents? Join us as we hear from Ryan Nixon, our Hero of Servant Leadership, as he lays out what it looks like to lead with humility and marvel at what God does when we follow His lead.

We are called to love one another sacrificially and today we are joined by our Hero of Intentionality, Alexandra Housley, who demonstrates just that. You don't want to miss her encouragement to love those around us with a depth that can only come from our dependence on Jesus.

Today we are joined by our very own host, Callie Nixon, as our Hero of Faith: Through the Seasons. She shares what it looks like to lean on Jesus and depend on His strength throughout seasons of trial, grief, and joy.

Serving doesn't have to be different than what we do every day. Join us as we hear from Jackie Michael, our Hero of Service, who demonstrates how God's strength in her life motivates her to encourage and serve others every single day.

How do you go from desiring to be an international missionary to having nine children and a non-profit to support those in the foster system? Don't miss our conversation with Denise Kendrick, our Hero of Life, as she shares what it looks like to give selflessly to others and fully trust in the Lord's perfect plan.

What does it look like to paint a clear picture of the love of God? You don't want to miss our first episode of season three as we hear from Nathan Wagnon, Director of Men's Equipping at Watermark Community Church and our very first male guest! Nathan is our hero of championing God's love - listen in to how he desires for you to understand and experience a true definition of God's unbelievable love.

Listen in for encouragement and truth as we continue to hear from Dana Douthit, Ese Nosakhare, Meg McCrory, from our Q&A of the Working Mom's Panel.

Listen in to be encouraged in your space as a working mom as we hear from Dana Douthit, Ese Nosakhare, Meg McCrory, or come learn how to be a support and encouragement to those who are.

While the topic of abuse feels heavy, Sierra Sanchez shares how God invites us to join him in offering the hope of Christ to the hurting

Join us as we hear from our friend Jena McJunkin about the beauty found in knowing Christ and trusting how He created us, despite our imperfections.

Our hearts long to sit at His feet and trust Him at His Word - be encouraged by Summer Powell as she shares ways to renew and deepen your relationship with the Lord, in seasons of sorrow or blessing.

God made you to lead – it's God's grace that he's given you everything you need to accomplish that. Whether you're flourishing or failing, join us as we discuss with Leslie Chisholm how God's grace is sufficient for both.

Join us for a discussion with Diann Cotton, Kristen Belveal, Sophie Macfarlan, and Jeanie Cox about discipleship-based mentorship. Learn how to ask for help from an older woman, as well as how to say yes to the call of sharing your wisdom with someone younger.

As we wrap up our second season, join our hosts as we dive into the five most frequently asked about obstacles to faithfulness submitted by you, our listeners.

Today we are joined by our friend, Laney Tate, who shares her story of sexual abuse, the road to healing in Christ, and encourages us to dig into the emotions we experience.

How does the Bible inform our friendships? Join us as Lauren Lubke shares her personal struggle of codependency in friendships, how she sought biblical truth, and would encourage us to find our identity in Christ alone.

Have you ever thought about comparison and how your social media use may be leading toward misplaced identity? Today Jena McJunkin shares how she's turned her passions and faith in Jesus into a ministry to other women through social media.

Join us as we hear from our friend, Aleks Stewart, to discuss her story of disordered eating and how through the power of the gospel, we are not defined by our struggles.

How can a loving God allow hardships in the lives of Christ followers? Join us to hear Julie's story of loss: how God can handle our anger, how to pursue Him in the midst of grief, and what it looks like to find trust in Him moving forward.

Today we are joined by our hosts Callie Nixon and Chelsea Shay Friesen as they help us identify what lust and masturbation can look like through sharing their personal stories, discussing how to fight against the temptation, and encouraging us to pursue faithfulness in Christ.

What can kill relationships, small groups, and even marriages? Don't miss our conversation with Hannah Massman as she shares how pride is a slippery slope, but with Jesus we can each practice owning our part.

Today we tackle a hard topic with our friend, Taylor Ray. Join us as we dive into her story of depression and suicidal thoughts to learn what it can look like to love others and step up as the Church to help.

What happens when you prioritize performance and approval over everything else? Don't miss Caitlin Van Wagoner's story of pursuing the wrong dream and how the Lord can redeem the path of perfection.

Join our hosts as we identify biblical rest and encourage one another to practice a true sabbath in our everyday lives.

Today we gain wisdom from Tawney Macfarlan as we learn how to own our sin and commit to living a life of faithfulness.

Don't miss our chat with our very own healthcare hero, Christy Chermak, about how we can serve the city in this season and move past the fear of the unknown.

Have you ever been given hard news? Today Martha Illarramendi encourages us that God can still be trusted even when it seems like the sun will never shine again.

Join our hosts, Callie, Holly, and Chelsea-Shay as we discuss how to find, sustain, and share deep and abiding joy — no matter what trial life throws at us.

Join us as we chat with Ese Nosakhare and Dana Douthit about finding the balance and pursuit of faithfulness as a working mom

Even in the midst of a lifelong struggle with fear and anxiety, Karen Henson joins us today to share the truth that God meets us right where we are - with empathy and compassion.

How much noise is in your head? Join us as we discuss with Jennie Allen how to trust in the Lord and wage war against negative thinking.

Facing disappointments doesn't have to threaten our faithfulness. Join us as Laura Eldredge reminds us that we can choose hope despite everything life may throw our way.

As women committed to Christ, we each have an important, active role to play in racial reconciliation. Join us as our friend Elizabeth Hoffman helps lead us in the charge of unity, and how we can move forward together.

Do we reach an age where God doesn't need us any more? Join us as Ann Daly calls all women to use their gifts to serve His kingdom and pour into others, no matter the age or life stage.

Through Lindsey's story, we dive into God's gift of singleness, and how we can live a life trusting God's plan, no matter where that path may lead us.

How do you reach those far from Christ? A story of friendship shows us how God can use small steps of faithfulness to make a big impact for His kingdom.

For our very first episode, join us as we dive into The Collective: how we got started, what's next for the ministry, and what to expect in our brand new podcast.