Summary: In this powerful episode of I Wish You Could Hear This, Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn sit down with author, speaker, and ministry leader Willow Weston to explore what it means to truly heal from hurt instead of hiding from it. Together, they unpack how unresolved pain can surface in anxiety, broken relationships, unforgiveness, and emotional exhaustion—and why healing begins when we stop running from our wounds and bring them honestly before God.  

Willow shares her personal story, the heart behind her ministry Collide, and insights from her new book about embracing pain as part of the pathway to restoration and deeper connection. This conversation offers encouragement for anyone carrying hidden hurt, walking through disappointment, or longing to experience emotional and spiritual healing. 

You’ll hear: 
Why unprocessed pain often “comes out sideways”  
How honesty and vulnerability open the door to healing  
The role faith and community play in restoration  
Encouragement for those feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted  
Hope for healing not only for ourselves, but also for the people we love  

If you’ve ever wondered whether real healing is possible, this episode is a reminder that God meets us in our pain—and that hope and restoration are closer than we think. 

Links and Resources: 

Book: Collide 

Website: https://wecollide.net/staff/willow-weston/ 

Summary:&nbsp;In this powerful episode of&nbsp;I Wish You Could Hear This, Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn sit down with author, speaker, and ministry leader Willow Weston to explore what it means to truly heal from hurt instead of hiding from it. Together, they unpack how unresolved pain can surface in anxiety, broken relationships, unforgiveness, and emotional exhaustion&mdash;and why healing begins when we stop running from our wounds and bring them honestly before God.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Willow shares her personal story, the heart behind her ministry&nbsp;Collide, and insights from her new book about embracing pain as part of the pathway to restoration and deeper connection.&nbsp;This conversation offers encouragement for anyone carrying hidden hurt, walking through disappointment, or longing to experience emotional and spiritual healing.&nbsp;
You&rsquo;ll&nbsp;hear:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Why unprocessed pain often &ldquo;comes out sideways&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>How honesty and vulnerability open the door to healing&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The role faith and community play in restoration&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Encouragement for those feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hope for healing not only for ourselves, but also for the people we love&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
If&nbsp;you&rsquo;ve&nbsp;ever wondered whether real healing is possible, this episode is a reminder that God meets us in our pain&mdash;and that hope and restoration are closer than we think.&nbsp;
Links and Resources:&nbsp;
Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Collide-Running-Into-Healing-Hands/dp/B0FD7PQ768">Collide</a>&nbsp;
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://wecollide.net/staff/willow-weston/">https://wecollide.net/staff/willow-weston/</a>&nbsp;

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I Wish You Could Hear This

Relationship tripwires. Mental health puzzles. Confusing work dynamics. You&rsquo;re not the only one scratching your head. But now you have a secret decoder ring! Each episode of I Wish You Could Hear This is packed with proven, simple, and surprising secrets that help you thrive in life, faith, and relationships. Researchers Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn have spent decades interviewing and surveying more than 40,000 people to identify the little things that make a big difference in our lives. They&rsquo;re Harvard-educated, Christian authors and speakers who also happen to be happily married, analytically minded, and a whole lot of fun! Join them and their guests for real stories, real help, and real hope.

Tired of Carrying Hidden Hurt? Finding Healing, with Willow Weston - Episode 42

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