This week on The Collected Podcast, we are excited to welcome author and content creator Zach Windahl, whose latest book, The Bible Simplified, walks readers through the entire Bible story with clarity and context. In this episode, Zach shares fresh insights and powerful stories about his personal journey—wrestling with doubt, finding renewed depth, and cultivating intimacy with the Lord. Whether you're navigating uncertainty or seeking to strengthen your faith, this conversation has something meaningful for you. Join us as we geek out about the Bible and explore practical steps to deepen your relationship with God.

This week I am excited to welcome Will Acuff, author of No Elevator to Everest, to the podcast! In this episode, Will shares about answering a call to ministry, navigating fear and burnout, and the unexpected path of Spirit-led self-awareness. We dive into themes of facing our fears, embracing God’s tender love, and the power of curiosity in our spiritual lives. This conversation reminds us that there’s no elevator to purpose—we walk it out with honesty, trust, and the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit.

This week we are excited to welcome Rebecca George back to the podcast! Rebecca was first on the show in S5E8, sharing about her first book, Do The Thing. This week she shares about her latest book, You’re Not Too Late, which takes an honest look at the longings that we experience in life, whether an ache for a spouse or child, for healing in a broken relationship, or for a clearer direction in our calling. Rebecca reminds listeners and readers alike that we can fall into resentment about what we lack—or we can see our unmet desires as an invitation to draw closer to a trustworthy God. If you are in a season of waiting or longing, then this episode is for you!

This week we are excited to welcome Carla Romero back to the podcast! Carla is a storyteller, deep thinker, and natural conversationalist who brings her Southern charm, unfiltered honesty, and curiosity-driven spirit into every discussion on faith. She was first on The Collected Podcast in Season 1, Episode 19 which aired on Feb 21, 2019. Since then, God has taken her on a powerful journey to deepen her faith and root her in her true identity in Christ. Tune in for a candid conversation about deconstruction, asking tough questions and dealing with shame. Carla also shares about her debut book, From Dirt to Divine, which invites readers to wrestle with faith in fresh and unexpected ways.

This week we are excited to welcome Joy Callaway. Joy is an international bestselling author of historical fiction and southern contemporary romance (and she is Jes’ favorite author!). In this episode, Joy reminds us that when we are in Christ, we are never alone. God is the author of our lives and He is writing a beautiful story of hope and redemption. If you are walking through a difficult season and need a reminder of the hope and provision of The Lord, then this episode is for you!

This week we are excited to welcome author and podcaster Hope Reagan Harris to the show! Hope shares about her latest book, Now Over Next: Conquering the Fear of Missing Out. She encourages listeners to not be defined by the world’s view of success, but rather to trust God with what He is doing right now in your life. God will never leave you high and dry. Even if the way feels hard, God is working for your good and His glory. If you’ve ever thought, “there must be more to life than this”, then this episode is for you!

This week we are honored to welcome author, speaker and podcaster Rachel Wojo to The Collected Podcast! Rachel shares about her new book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life’s Darkest Moment and her powerful testimony of experiencing God in the midst of intense grief. If you, or someone you know, is walking through a season of pain, confusion or uncertainty, then this episode is for you! Tune in as Rachel shares about finding hope and comfort through desperate prayers and the power of Christ.

Happy New Year! This week I am excited to welcome Mike Jette to The Collected Podcast! Mike is a financial advisor and author of Following the Invisible Jesus: He is Still Turning Water into Wine. If you are walking through a season of darkness, feeling like you are in over your head, or struggling to believe that your life has value, then Mike’s message is for you. Tune in for this timely message of hope and renewed vision for the New Year.

Merry Christmas! This week we are honored to welcome Tori Hope Petersen to the podcast! Tori is an author, speaker, podcaster and advocate for vulnerable children. In this episode, she shares about her new book, Breaking the Patterns that Break You: Healing from the Pain of Your Past and Finding Real Hope that Lasts, and how to break free from the lies that you may be believing in order to experience true healing and freedom in Christ. She shares a powerful message of hope for the New Year and reminds us that we are each loved and made with a purpose.

This week we are excited to welcome researcher, missionary, author and marriage and family therapist, Dr. Nicole Wilke to the show! Dr. Wilke currently serves as Director of Christian Alliance for Orphans’ Center on Applied Research for Vulnerable Children and Families, bridging research and practice to improve care for vulnerable children and families around the globe. In this episode, she shares about her latest book, Overcoming: What Scripture and Science Say About Resilience and provides practical resources to help us rethink how to approach resilience and overcome adversity. We also dive into the love of God and the hope that we have in Him! 

This week we are excited to welcome blogger and podcaster Caitlan Reese Killian to the show! Caitlan is a Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer thriver with a mission to celebrate God's goodness in all things. In this episode, Caitlan shares her powerful story of dealing with disappointment, experiencing the goodness of God in her darkest moments, finding an unexpected kind of healing, and remaining rooted in her true identity. She reminds us that God’s goodness and grace are available to us in any moment because He is with us in every moment. 

This week we are excited to welcome pastor and author Justin Kendrick to the show! In this episode, Justin shares tools from his latest book, How to Quiet a Hurricane: Strategies for Christian Endurance in the Midst of Life’s Storms. We recorded this episode in early September, prior to the hurricanes that would devastate our country over the coming month. Justin’s message is more powerful than ever as millions of people recover from the literal hurricanes that hit their lives. Whether the hurricanes in your life are literal or figurative, Justin’s perspective on the goodness of God, a new type of safety and tackling doubt will challenge and inspire you. You don’t want to miss this one! 

This week we are excited to welcome pastor, speaker, songwriter and author,  Jack Mooring to the show! His book, Portrait of God: Rediscovering the Attributes of God through the Stories of His People, is an incredible guidebook, using the stories of influential Christian figures to help modern-day believers find stability in their faith amidst the chaos of the world. Tune in to this week’s episode of The Collected Podcast for the tools on digging deeper into the truths about the unchanging character of God, experiencing the presence of God, and finding healing from depression.