Empowered

God Can Use You to do Amazing Things

We all want our lives to matter. We want our lives to count. We want our lives to make a difference in the world. And you know what else we have in common? Something often holds us back. Something hinders us. Something trips us up. Something lies to us and tells us that we don’t have what it takes. We have this innate and beautiful desire to do big, great, bold, good things in this world and something is keeping the fullness of those dreams from becoming a reality. We know without a shadow of a doubt that God has a plan, a purpose and destiny for you. We are so certain that He can use the one life you have to do amazing things, so we’ve created content that will inspire you to be unleashed into your full potential.

Podcast

Tap into the More You Were Made For with Candy West

Hands down, one of our favorite podcast episodes. Candy West, lead pastor, preacher, author, gospel recording artist, and entrepreneur drops gems of wisdom and truth that will call you to begin tapping into the God...

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Grief, Restoration, and Healing with Recording Artist Tammy Trent

Tammy’s personal story of tragedy, restoration, healing and hope has crossed over generational lines and her music has inspired all ages, bringing strength and renewed joy. We can’t wait for you to hear the inspiring...

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Do Scary, Do Big, Do the Unimaginable with Kendra Schlenbaker

Ladies, you don’t want to miss this podcast! Kendra Schlenbaker hops on the podcast to share with us how a mission trip to Haiti changed the directory of her life and that of her family....

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Water Matters: Creatively Solving Big Problems with Water 4’s CEO Matt Hangen

Matt Hangen is the CEO of Water 4, a mission that works to eradicate the world’s water crisis through local missional businesses. Matt is married to Grace and they live in Oklahoma with their 2...

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Pushing Through Obstacles to Make Your Dream a Reality with Photographer Kelly Lemon

Kelly was told photography wasn’t for her due to a permanent injury from a car accident that left her with a paralyzed right arm.

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What if Your Calling Scares You? with Kristen Mattila

Our guest today is Kristen Mattila (who happens to also be on staff here at Collide), and she shares her personal story of battling anxiety, putting on bravery, discerning her calling, and making choices that...

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From Everyday to Incredible Impact with Kelly Welk of Ciderpress Lane

Have you ever heard about an injustice and thought, I have to do something about this? That's exactly what happened for our inspiring guest, Kelly Welk, who saw a need and didn’t just stand by and...

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You Say “Not me” but God Says “Yes, you.”

In this episode, Collide’s founder and director Willow Weston shares the message on her heart that derives from John chapter 6, where a small boy offers exactly what he has and Jesus uses it to...

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Race Conversations Part 2 with Dee Dee Davis

In this episode, we continue on with our Race Conversations with an interview with Dee Dee Davis. This amazing woman recently received a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, with the goal to work with at-risk...

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Using Your Passion for Purpose with Christie Johnson from Purpose Boutique

Christie Johnson is the Founder of Purpose Boutique, which is a business that combines her gift for style with a greater Purpose, which is loving, serving, and giving generously to set people free from human...

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Bible Studies

Women’s Bible Study on Purpose | “Yes, You” | Collide

This Bible study on self worth encourages women to see beyond their inadequacies so they can be purposed to their fullest potential. Most of us desire to do amazing things, but often doubt our own...

FREE 5 Exercises to Help you do Amazing Things

We all want to do amazing things with our lives but so often there is something that holds us back. These 5 exercises we have crafted are designed to empower and encourage you as you...

Overcoming the Lies You Believe About Yourself: An Exercise to Replace Lies with Truth

Too often, we become convinced that we don't have what it takes to overcome the hardships, obstacles or challenges that hinder us. This exercise will help you walk boldly and confidently as you identify the...

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It’s Time to Get Audacious

Since Collide began a lot has changed. I walked out of a counseling office to deal with my pain and now we have a counseling program to help other people in theirs. I mentored one...

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Just That One

We just had an open house in our new office! (I will share some pictures in this post from it!) It was such a lovely turnout of people who came to celebrate with us God’s continued...

10 Books to Help You Be Intentional in Saying, “Yes” to Jesus

We have found these books to be extremely helpful in reminding us that God has given us everything we need to live into the purposes He has ordained for us. The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich...

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Leverage Your Life

Jesus tells a story in Matthew 25 that we refer to as the Parable of the Talents. It’s a story about a master who entrusts to his workers “talents,” or some translations say bags of...

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Greater Things Part 1

I recently found myself speaking to a room full of young people, young people who want to change the world, young people who want to do great things and yet struggle to believe they can. The next few posts...

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Greater Things Part 2

A few days ago I shared part 1 of 3 parts of this series called Greater Things. I opened up about my great sense of inadequacy to believe God could use me. God met me...

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Greater Things Part 3

"Greater things," the two words Jesus used to describe what His disciples, His homies, are capable of. Is that you? Because Jesus said you can do even greater things than He did. That's a radical...

A Compelling Mandate

All around the world, today commemorates what is called Maundy Thursday. Ironically enough, I just learned this week that the word “maundy” comes from the Latin word that means mandate. You and I have been...

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Devotion: New Clothes

Sometimes it can feel overwhelming trying to choose what to read out of your whole big Bible. Sometimes it’s intimidating knowing how to spend your quiet time with God when there are no prompts or...

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Devotion: On a Solid Rock I Stand

Sometimes it can feel overwhelming trying to choose what to read out of your whole big Bible. Sometimes it's intimidating knowing how to spend your quiet time with God when there are no prompts or...

Empowered

God Can Use You to do Amazing Things

Podcast

Tap into the More You Were Made For with Candy West

Grief, Restoration, and Healing with Recording Artist Tammy Trent

Do Scary, Do Big, Do the Unimaginable with Kendra Schlenbaker

Water Matters: Creatively Solving Big Problems with Water 4’s CEO Matt Hangen

Pushing Through Obstacles to Make Your Dream a Reality with Photographer Kelly Lemon

What if Your Calling Scares You? with Kristen Mattila

From Everyday to Incredible Impact with Kelly Welk of Ciderpress Lane

You Say “Not me” but God Says “Yes, you.”

Race Conversations Part 2 with Dee Dee Davis

Using Your Passion for Purpose with Christie Johnson from Purpose Boutique

Bible Studies

Women’s Bible Study on Purpose | “Yes, You” | Collide

FREE 5 Exercises to Help you do Amazing Things

Overcoming the Lies You Believe About Yourself: An Exercise to Replace Lies with Truth