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This week on The Collected Podcast, we are excited to welcome Phyllis Robertson Thomas, author of I Never Knew: Finding Healing and Renewal After Trauma, for a powerful conversation about redemption, resilience, and the life-changing grace of God. From a childhood marked by neglect, abuse, and instability to a remarkable journey of faith, healing, and discovering that Phil Robertson was her biological father, Phyllis shares how God faithfully rewrote her story in ways she never could have imagined. Drawing from her experience as both a nurse and licensed therapist, she offers practical wisdom on trauma, mental health, healthy coping strategies, and the beautiful integration of faith and science in the healing process. Whether you're carrying wounds from your past, wrestling with questions about identity, or longing to trust God more deeply, this episode is a hopeful reminder that no story is beyond God's redemption and that healing, freedom, and renewal are possible through His kindness and grace. Click HERE for show notes >>> The Collected Podcast exists to collect stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in Him. To learn more about Collected Ministries email [email protected]. For access to all episodes and show notes, please visit thecollectedpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram! Collected @collectedpodcast Jes @jesafrench If you believe in what God is doing through Collected, we would be so grateful for financial support! Go to collectedministries.org/donate to make a tax deductible gift. This episode of The Collected Podcast was recorded and edited by Jacob Early. Logo design by Ben Biondo.

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, what it looks like to trust His goodness in seasons of loss, and how His provision shows up in both extraordinary and everyday moments. Whether you are walking through grief, waiting on God’s timing, navigating an unexpected calling, or simply needing a reminder that hope can bloom even in difficult places, this episode offers encouragement, honesty, and a beautiful invitation to look for God’s faithfulness in the midst of your story.  Click HERE for show notes >>> The Collected Podcast exists to collect stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in Him. To learn more about Collected Ministries email [email protected]. For access to all episodes and show notes, please visit thecollectedpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram! Collected @collectedpodcast Jes @jesafrench If you believe in what God is doing through Collected, we would be so grateful for financial support! Go to collectedministries.org/donate to make a tax deductible gift. This episode of The Collected Podcast was recorded and edited by Jacob Early. Logo design by Ben Biondo.

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 you’ve been walking through something heavy, this conversation will meet you right where you are and whisper hope into the places that feel uncertain. Click HERE for show notes >>> The Collected Podcast exists to collect stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in Him. To learn more about Collected Ministries email [email protected]. For access to all episodes and show notes, please visit thecollectedpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram! Collected @collectedpodcast Jes @jesafrench If you believe in what God is doing through Collected, we would be so grateful for financial support! Go to collectedministries.org/donate to make a tax deductible gift. This episode of The Collected Podcast was recorded and edited by Jacob Early. Logo design by Ben Biondo.

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 live open‑handed before the Lord. This episode is a warm, hope‑filled reminder to be still and know, stay rooted in Scripture, and remember God’s faithfulness in every season. Click HERE for show notes >>> Collecting stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in Him. To learn more about Collected Ministries email [email protected]. For access to all episodes and show notes, please visit thecollectedpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram! Collected @collectedpodcast Jes @jesafrenchIf you believe in what God is doing through Collected, we would be so grateful for financial support! Go to collectedministries.org/donate to make a tax deductible gift. This episode of The Collected Podcast was recorded and edited by Jacob Early. Logo design by Ben Biondo.

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 God’s provision, Jenna offers practical ways to cultivate spiritual strength in calm seasons so we’re prepared for the storms. Jenna invites listeners to anchor themselves in Scripture, practice peace, and discover joy that isn’t circumstantial. Click here to get your free Joy Reflex Guide  Click HERE for show notes >>> Collecting stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in Him. To learn more about Collected Ministries email [email protected]. For access to all episodes and show notes, please visit thecollectedpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram! Collected @collectedpodcast Jes @jesafrenchIf you believe in what God is doing through Collected, we would be so grateful for financial support! Go to collectedministries.org/donate to make a tax deductible gift. This episode of The Collected Podcast was recorded and edited by Jacob Early. Logo design by Ben Biondo.

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 anyone navigating a beautiful-but-hard season. Get Melissa's Book  Click HERE for show notes >>> Collecting stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in Him. To learn more about Collected Ministries email [email protected]. For access to all episodes and show notes, please visit thecollectedpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram! Collected @collectedpodcast Jes @jesafrenchIf you believe in what God is doing through Collected, we would be so grateful for financial support! Go to collectedministries.org/donate to make a tax deductible gift. This episode of The Collected Podcast was recorded and edited by Jacob Early. Logo design by Ben Biondo.

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 for renewal, encouragement, or a reminder that God is already at work behind the scenes, this episode will meet you tenderly and call you forward into the new life He is forming in you. Click HERE for show notes >>> Collecting stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in Him. To learn more about Collected Ministries email [email protected]. For access to all episodes and show notes, please visit thecollectedpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram! Collected @collectedpodcast Jes @jesafrenchIf you believe in what God is doing through Collected, we would be so grateful for financial support! Go to collectedministries.org/donate to make a tax deductible gift. This episode of The Collected Podcast was recorded and edited by Jacob Early. Logo design by Ben Biondo.

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 glory, redirects our paths, sometimes through storms, and stays present with us even when we don’t recognize Him. If you’re longing for encouragement, a fresh perspective, or a reminder that God may be moving you from a place of stubbornness to a place of beauty and healing, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Click HERE for show notes >>> The Collected Podcast exsits to collect stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in Him. To learn more about Collected Ministries email [email protected]. For access to all episodes and show notes, please visit thecollectedpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram! Collected @collectedpodcast Jes @jesafrench If you believe in what God is doing through Collected, we would be so grateful for financial support! Go to collectedministries.org/donate to make a tax deductible gift. This episode of The Collected Podcast was recorded and edited by Jacob Early. Logo design by Ben Biondo.

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 see your life through the lens of the bigger story He’s writing. If you’re longing for encouragement, clarity, or a fresh sense of God’s nearness, this episode will speak deeply to your spirit and remind you that your restoration is already underway. Click HERE for show notes >>> Collecting stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in Him. To learn more about Collected Ministries email [email protected]. For access to all episodes and show notes, please visit thecollectedpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram! Collected @collectedpodcast Jes @jesafrenchIf you believe in what God is doing through Collected, we would be so grateful for financial support! Go to collectedministries.org/donate to make a tax deductible gift. This episode of The Collected Podcast was recorded and edited by Jacob Early. Logo design by Ben Biondo.

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’s faithfulness, cling to His Word, and stay steady in the work He’s called you to. If you’re feeling tired, discouraged, or unsure of your next step, this conversation will help you lift your eyes, anchor your hope, and keep moving forward with renewed courage and joy. Click HERE for show notes >>> Collecting stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in Him. To learn more about Collected Ministries email [email protected]. For access to all episodes and show notes, please visit thecollectedpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram! Collected @collectedpodcast Jes @jesafrenchIf you believe in what God is doing through Collected, we would be so grateful for financial support! Go to collectedministries.org/donate to make a tax deductible gift. This episode of The Collected Podcast was recorded and edited by Jacob Early. Logo design by Ben Biondo.

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 compassionate guide that reframes recovery beyond sobriety and equips families with practical tools, scientific insight, and a posture of love. Caroline opens up about shame, belonging, God’s patience, and the beauty He brings from ashes, reminding listeners that no story is too broken for redemption. If you or someone you love has been touched by addiction, or if you simply need a fresh reminder of God’s restoring love, this episode will meet you with truth, gentleness, and deep encouragement. Click HERE for show notes >>> Collecting stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in Him. To learn more about Collected Ministries email [email protected]. For access to all episodes and show notes, please visit thecollectedpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram! Collected @collectedpodcast Jes @jesafrenchIf you believe in what God is doing through Collected, we would be so grateful for financial support! Go to collectedministries.org/donate to make a tax deductible gift. This episode of The Collected Podcast was recorded and edited by Jacob Early. Logo design by Ben Biondo.

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 conversation will remind you that Jesus meets us right where we are. This episode is an invitation to breathe again, to tell the truth, and to believe that redemption is possible—no matter how far you feel you’ve fallen. Click HERE for show notes >>> Collecting stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in Him. To learn more about Collected Ministries email [email protected]. For access to all episodes and show notes, please visit thecollectedpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram! Collected @collectedpodcast Jes @jesafrenchIf you believe in what God is doing through Collected, we would be so grateful for financial support! Go to collectedministries.org/donate to make a tax deductible gift. This episode of The Collected Podcast was recorded and edited by Jacob Early. Logo design by Ben Biondo.

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 sheltered Jewish refugees during World War II, opening the door to reflections on courage, pacifism, and the difference between healthy loyalties and the singular allegiance owed to Christ. Mark also speaks candidly about his work with Indigenous women, the challenge of holding grace and truth together, and the hope that anchors us even in dark times. This warm, thoughtful episode invites listeners to slow down, reflect deeply, and consider how God might be calling them to courageous, wholehearted faithfulness in their own stories. Click HERE for show notes >>> Collecting stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in Him. To learn more about Collected Ministries email [email protected]. For access to all episodes and show notes, please visit thecollectedpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram! Collected @collectedpodcast Jes @jesafrenchIf you believe in what God is doing through Collected, we would be so grateful for financial support! Go to collectedministries.org/donate to make a tax deductible gift. This episode of The Collected Podcast was recorded and edited by Jacob Early. Logo design by Ben Biondo.

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, valued, strengthened, and never alone. If your heart is craving encouragement, reassurance, or a fresh encounter with God’s nearness, this conversation offers a warm and hope‑filled place to rest.  Click HERE for show notes >>> Collecting stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in Him. To learn more about Collected Ministries email [email protected]. For access to all episodes and show notes, please visit thecollectedpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram! Collected @collectedpodcast Jes @jesafrenchIf you believe in what God is doing through Collected, we would be so grateful for financial support! Go to collectedministries.org/donate to make a tax deductible gift. This episode of The Collected Podcast was recorded and edited by Jacob Early. Logo design by Ben Biondo.

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 conversation will speak straight to your heart.This conversation invites us all to slow down, reflect, and remember the steady sovereignty of God in every season.  Click HERE for show notes >>> Collecting stories that remind us of who God is and who we are in Him. To learn more about Collected Ministries email [email protected]. For access to all episodes and show notes, please visit thecollectedpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram! Collected @collectedpodcast Jes @jesafrenchIf you believe in what God is doing through Collected, we would be so grateful for financial support! Go to collectedministries.org/donate to make a tax deductible gift. This episode of The Collected Podcast was recorded and edited by Jacob Early. Logo design by Ben Biondo.