Episodes

This week on The Collected Podcast, we are excited to welcome award-winning author Johanna Rojas Vann for a heartfelt conversation about faith, grief, hope, and the surprising ways God works in our lives. Johanna shares her journey from journalism to fiction writing, the remarkable story behind publishing her first book, and the deeply personal inspiration behind her newest novel, Where Wilted Flowers Bloom. Together, we explore how God met her with gentleness after the heartbreak of miscarriage...

This week on The Collected Podcast, we are honored to welcome author and advocate Nadia Ibrahim Mossburg for a powerful conversation about faith, disability, and the God who meets us in every chapter of our story. This episode is a tender reminder that God doesn’t wait for our lives to be tidy before He shows up. Nadia shares about the beauty and the ache of living with disability, the unexpected ways God provides, and the grace that carries us through the seasons we never would’ve chosen. If yo...

This week on The Collected Podcast, we are excited to welcome Jennifer Grant, founder of Pure and Simple, for a beautiful conversation about faith, calling, and trusting God through life’s biggest transitions. Jennifer shares her journey from New Age beliefs to the true gospel, how her estate‑sale business grew from a home‑organization venture into a full‑service estate sale company, and how God has met Jennifer in moments of uncertainty, including a striking “Red Sea moment” that taught her to ...

This week on The Collected Podcast, we are excited to welcome Jenna Schutt, founder of Faith with Jenna and author of the forthcoming book The Joy Reflex, for a hope‑filled conversation about the faith that carried her through a rare, incurable bone marrow disease. Jenna shares how chemotherapy, isolation, and a stem cell transplant became the unexpected classroom where she learned to train her heart to reach for God’s truth before fear, building what she calls The Joy Reflex. Through stories of...

This week on The Collected Podcast, we are excited to welcome author Melissa Miller for a heartfelt conversation about what happens when God’s “yes” feels heavier than expected. Melissa shares her journey through change fatigue, her “Four Seasons of Blessing” framework, and the gentle reminder that feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful. With practical rhythms from her WHOLE model and honest stories of God’s steady faithfulness, this episode offers comfort, clarity, and hope for anyo...

This week on The Collected Podcast we’re kicking off Season 9 with a hope‑filled message about what it means to be made new in Christ. Jes shares the story of how God transformed her heart in 2019 through three powerful Words: freedom from old patterns, the joy of becoming “new wine,” and the slow, beautiful fermenting work of spiritual maturity. She then invites listeners to see how Jesus Himself brings new life through Scripture, from the bleeding woman to Jairus’ daughter. If you’re longing f...

This week on The Collected Podcast, Jes revisits the powerful moment in Mark 6 when Jesus walks on water, uncovering how His compassion, His nearness in our storms, and His desire to reshape our hearts still speak to us today. Drawing from the disciples’ exhaustion, their missed miracle after feeding the 5,000, and their fear in the wind and waves, this episode invites listeners to see how Jesus meets us in our own moments of weariness, resistance, and uncertainty. You’ll hear how He reveals His...

This week on The Collected Podcast, Jes shares a tender, hope‑filled reminder that God is restoring you even in the places that feel slow, messy, or unfinished. Jes shares a personal journal entry that sparked this message, then walks through a rich biblical exploration of restoration as healing, rebuilding, renewal, and the beautiful “now and not yet” of God’s promises. Through Scripture, story, and honest reflection, this conversation invites you to trust Jesus’ leading, ask Him for more, and ...

This week on The Collected Podcast, we’re leaning into a tender, timely reminder from the heart of God: hold course. After a busy, overwhelming season and a moment of wanting to quit, Jes shares how a simple word spoken to her back in 2018 became the lifeline she needed eight years later—and how it might be the encouragement your weary heart needs too. Through Scripture, personal journal entries, and a rich look at the biblical meaning of “holding fast,” this episode invites you to remember God’...

This week we are excited to welcome author, speaker, and managing editor of Recovery.com, Caroline Beidler to the podcast! Caroline joins us for a tender, hope-filled conversation about addiction, healing, and the God who never stops pursuing His children. With honesty and warmth, she shares her own journey from addiction to recovery, the spiritual formation that reshaped her life, and the profound role community plays in healing. Her new book, When You Love Someone in Recovery, is a compassiona...

 This week we are excited to welcome Alicia Barr—author of More Than a Secret— to the podcast! Join us as Alicia opens up about the hidden places shame can take us and the freedom that comes when we finally tell the truth. She shares her journey through a four-year affair, the desire for belonging that led her there, and the grace, counseling, and community that helped her heal. If you’ve ever felt unseen, stuck in secrecy, or unsure how to come back from a hard fall, this warm and hope-filled...

This week we are excited to welcome pastor, professor, and best‑selling author, Mark Buchanan to The Collected Podcast! Mark joins Jes for a rich and deeply moving conversation about faith, calling, and courageous discipleship. He shares his own conversion story, the surprising ways God has led him into ministry, and the enduring passions that have shaped his life’s work. They explore the themes behind his new novel What Is Left of the Night, a powerful true story of a French village that shelte...

In this special post‑Valentine’s episode of The Collected Podcast, Jes invites listeners into a tender exploration of Jesus’ love—steady, personal, and woven through every page of Scripture. Drawing from the Names of God and the sweeping story of redemption, she reflects on a Savior who creates with intention, fights for His people, and stays closer than we can imagine. As she shares “love notes” from both the Old and New Testaments, this episode becomes a gentle reminder that you are pursued, v...

This week we are excited to welcome author and speaker Annie Weber to the podcast! Annie shares her powerful story of coming to Christ, navigating marriage and military life, and discovering God’s steady sovereignty in every season. Her insights are practical, hope‑filled, and rooted in Scripture, offering the kind of encouragement that meets you right where you are. If you want to grow spiritually, feel less alone, and be reminded that God is at work in the details of your life, this conversati...

This week we are excited to welcome author, speaker, and long-time educator Laurie Robinson Sammons to the podcast! Laurie brings a rare blend of wisdom, warmth, and lived experience that speaks directly to anyone walking through challenge, burnout, grief, or a longing for deeper faith. Her stories—from decades in education to mentoring young women, navigating profound loss, and discovering healing through Jesus—offer practical encouragement and a powerful reminder that hope and wholeness are po...

Happy New Year! In this hope-filled episode of The Collected Podcast, Jes returns to Psalm 23 for a deep, refreshing look at how this beloved passage weaves together so many of the Names of God we’ve explored over the years. Moving line by line, she uncovers the shepherding heart of God—our Provider, our Peace, our Healer, our Righteousness, our ever‑present Help, our Victory, and the One who makes us holy. Along the way, Jes connects Psalm 23 to the powerful arc of Psalms 22–24, reminding us th...

This week on The Collected Podcast, Jes invites listeners into one of the most tender and transformative names of God—Abba, Father. This episode explores the intimacy and security found in calling God “Abba,” weaving together Scripture, personal stories, and reflections that reveal His delight in His children and His promise of adoption through Christ. As we step into the Christmas season, Jes reminds us that the birth of Jesus is also the beginning of our adoption story, a powerful truth that o...

This week, we are honored to welcome author and MomsMentoring founder Linda Reeb to the podcast! This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating faith, doubt, or the challenges of balancing life and purpose. Join us as Linda shares her powerful story of overcoming anxiety, simplifying commitments, and discovering her calling to mentor mothers through Bible-based resources. With warmth and honesty, she offers practical wisdom on trusting God, seeking professional help when needed, and buildin...

In this episode of The Collected Podcast, Jes explores the name Jehovah Sabaoth—the LORD of Hosts, Commander of Heaven’s Armies, and the God of the impossible. Through Hannah’s anguished prayer, David’s bold faith, and the miraculous moments woven throughout Scripture, we see how this mighty name reveals God’s sovereign power and tender presence. From Genesis to Revelation, Jehovah Sabaoth reigns over all creation, fights unseen battles on our behalf, and points us to the ultimate victory found ...

This week on The Collected Podcast, Jes takes us deep into the story of Rahab from Joshua 2—a woman overlooked by society but seen and used by God in powerful ways. Through rich biblical insight and personal reflection, Jes unpacks how Rahab’s courageous faith not only saved her family but wove her into the lineage of Jesus. With warmth and clarity, Jes explores themes of redemption, legacy, and the scarlet thread of grace that runs from Jericho to the cross. If you’ve ever wondered whether your...

This week we are excited to welcome teacher and author Cally Logan to the show! Cally shares her powerful journey of faith, healing, and identity. From childhood encounters with God’s presence to a life-changing dream in her twenties, Cally invites listeners to trust God’s timing, release old dreams, and walk confidently in their calling. This episode is a warm invitation to reflect, release, and walk in the light, collecting pearls of God’s goodness along the way. Whether you’re in a season of ...

This week, we are excited to welcome author Abby Kuykendall for a heartfelt conversation around her latest book, Let the Biscuits Burn—coming September 23rd and available now for pre-order! If you’ve ever felt like you need to have it all together before inviting others in, this episode is for you. Abby shares how real hospitality begins in the mess—not perfection. From discovering Jesus as a constant companion to navigating comparison and waiting seasons with wisdom, Abby offers heartfelt insig...

This week on The Collected Podcast, Jes welcomes Amanda Hope Haley—archaeologist, theologian, and author of Stones Still Speak—for a rich conversation that bridges ancient history with modern faith. With warmth and insight, Amanda invites us to explore the layers of meaning behind the biblical text and discover how historical context can illuminate timeless truths. She explains how archaeology doesn’t aim to prove the Bible, but to illuminate it—revealing God’s tender-hearted nature, His desire ...

This week on The Collected Podcast, Jes is teaching Part 14 of our Names of God series, diving deep into the powerful and foundational name—ELOHIM, The Creator God and Ruler of All Things. As the very first name used for God in Scripture, Elohim reveals His unmatched sovereignty, creative power, and covenant faithfulness. In this episode, we explore the historical and theological significance of Genesis 1, contrasting the biblical creation account with ancient myths to highlight the beauty, orde...