Collected

N E W E P I S O D E 🎙️ When the wind is against you and life feels like one long uphill row, this week’s episode is for you. We’re revisiting the moment Jesus walked on water in Mark 6, not just as a miracle, but as a picture of His nearness, His compassion, and His gentle way of redirecting us when we’re exhausted or afraid.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, overlooked, or unsure where God is leading, come listen. You might just discover that the storm you’re in is carrying you somewhere more beautiful than you expected.

In S8E20 of we took a look at Biblical restoration. Swipe through for some highlights and be sure to listen to the full episode! 🎧🤍

N E W   E P I S O D E !🎙️ This week on The Collected Podcast, 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.

In S8E19, I shared that a word spoken to me in 2018 became the exact encouragement I needed today in 2026. God prepares us long before we know we’ll need it. Even when you feel weary, confused, or tempted to quit, God is already ahead of you, weaving your story with purpose. Remember God’s past faithfulness, trust His present guidance, and hold fast with hope because He sees what we cannot.

N E W   E P I S O D E 🎙️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, 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.

This captures the heart of Caroline’s story from S8E18 of 🤍 reminds us a that God doesn’t waste our pain. Through addiction, shame, and the long road of recovery, He stays patient, present, and committed to restoring what feels lost. If you need a reminder that healing is possible and hope is real, this episode will speak straight to your heart.

N E W   E P I S O D E 🎙️ This week we are excited to welcome author, speaker, and managing editor of Recovery.com, Caroline Beidler to the podcast! shares about her powerful journey from addiction to healing and the God who met her every step of the way. We talk about shame, belonging, the science of recovery, and how love and community can transform even the hardest stories. Caroline offers a rare blend of vulnerability, wisdom, and practical hope for anyone touched by addiction or longing for deeper healing. If you’re longing for hope, or walking alongside someone in recovery, this conversation will remind you that God restores what feels lost. 🤍

This quote from in S8E17 of cuts straight to the heart of the message. Her story reminds us that secrecy suffocates, but honesty sets us free. In sharing her journey from hidden shame to healing, Alicia shows how God meets us in the mess—not after we’ve cleaned it up. If you’ve ever carried something alone or wondered whether redemption is still possible, this conversation will breathe hope, courage, and light into the places you’ve kept tucked away. 💛

N E W  E P I S O D E ! 🎙️ This week we are excited to welcome Alicia Barr—author of More Than a Secret— to the podcast! Join us as 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. 

Mark’s latest book “What is Left of the Night” is out NOW! In Season 8, Episode 16, reminds us that the refrain throughout Scripture, Old Testament and New Testament, is “Here I am”. This captures the heart of the episode as it reflects Mark’s life story— and the story of his novel— reminding us that God often works through ordinary, imperfect people who are willing to trust Him. If you are wrestling with questions related to purpose and calling, then this episode is for you! Tune in for a gentle reminder that hope rises, even in the darkest places.