Your Story Matters

Randi shares how growing up in a strict church tradition and the tragic passing of a friend led to her make-or-break moment with God.

Andy & Laura share the impact of grace in their lives.

Andy & Laura share part one of their story and the heartache of their childhood that led them together and to Maryland.

Ryan shares about finding purpose through Jesus in his work.

Olivia shares her story and the impact of the church on your life.

Sam & Brittnee share how the lowest point of their marriage led them to seek out a church community.

Sam and Brittnee share about the impact of faith (and the lack thereof) had on their childhoods.

On the final episode of Season One of the Your Story Matters Podcast, Michael and Rae share about the battle to start Collective and how it was all worth it.

Michael & Rae share the story of how Collective started.

Robins shared her story and what it was like editing season one of the Your Story Matters podcast.

Rachel shares about the longing to be loved, not for what she does but for who she is.

CT & Rachel share about the highs and lows that led them to choosing to move to Frederick to help start Collective.

Luvine shares his story and how after spending the majority of his life in prison he had the wake-up call to get sober, find Jesus, and do the hard work to heal.

Carleah shares her story and how abuse, addiction, and fighting led her to the realization that something needed to change.

DJ talks about faith and creating space for students to develop a relationship with Jesus that holds true during the hard times.

Jess and Cole share the story of Maggie Hope and the joy and sorrow of loss.

Cole shares about working through his own painful divorce and how that led him to Jess and taking another chance at marriage.

Jess shares about her pursuit of having closeness with Jesus and how that carried her through the devastation of divorce.

Rob shares his story and how after years of trouble and incarceration, Jesus gave him a second chance and his life changed forever.

Janine shares how a desire for Christian community led her to Collective and being part of the church starting!

For years, Stefani talks about faith and mental health and how dealing with her anxiety led to a stronger relationship with Jesus.

Mitch & Kaite sit down to share how they got to the point of moving to Frederick to serve and lead young adults.

Sara shares her story and what finally helped her have a personal relationship with Jesus.

Amy shares about being in the valley and feeling God's presence when she needed it the most.

Phil talks about the moment he went from calling himself a "Christian" to truly living out what God was calling him to do.

Becci shares about how moving to America brought Jesus into her life in ways she never expected.

Chris & Bethany talk about healing and finding a community where it's okay to not be okay.

Chris and Bethany share how their desire to be seen and loved led them to seek it out in other people and the pursuit of perfection.

Ashley shares about how a lifelong faith in God has helped her have peace, joy, and hope in all seasons of life.

Jeff and Kelly talk about the difficulties and the joys of raising boys with SMA and the faith they stand on during hard times.

Jeff and Kelly share part one of their story and their son's diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Aaron shares about how a childhood full of pain and uncertainty led to his faith in Jesus.

Nicole & Travis share about how they found faith while in the valley.

Travis & Nicole share part one of their story and the rock bottom they had never imagined.

Annie shares how letting go of control led her to trust in God.

Dylan talks about growing up Mennonite and working through his faith while experiencing trials, heartache, and shame.

Mike and Kaite share how through their pain, mistakes, and brokenness - Jesus has brought healing and restoration in ways that only He can.

Kaite shares how the only thing left standing after an affair and failed marriage was her faith.

Jerica shares about letting go of shame and accepting the grace and forgiveness of God.

Mark & Pam share how the lowest moment in their marriage led them to healing and hope that could only be found through Jesus.

Mark & Pam share about how they met and the defining moment of their lives before they were married.

Erica shares about learning to trust the promises of God in both the highs and lows of life.

Dan wrestles with being "good enough" and allowing grace to change the narrative of how he approaches his life.

Paige shares about how trust and saying "yes" to God has led to a closer relationship with Him.

When Jesus got a hold of Erik's life, he knew everything had to change.

Years of addiction and relapse led Mike to the point of suicidal thoughts. It was only when Jesus interrupted his life that things began to change.

Jim & Andrea share how their unresolved past pain led to destruction in their marriage before God intervened in their lives and their hearts.

Part one of Jim and Andrea's Story

Johnny shares about the tension of growing up in the church and it's impact on his relationships and how he viewed himself in light of being single.

Justin & Karen share their story of grief and pain and seeing God through it all.