Friend, we’ve  all experienced hurt, therefore we all have places in our lives that need healing. Sometimes the hurt is obvious, and sometimes it shows up in the way we react, avoid, shut down, or try to pretend we’re fine. In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Willow Weston, author of Collide: Running into Healing When Life Hands You Hurt. Willow shares her own story of pain, healing, and learning to run toward Jesus instead of away from what hurts. We talk about why healing takes honesty, courage, and participation, and how saying yes to Jesus’ healing can bring freedom not only to us, but to the people we love most.

 

And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at @donnaajones. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode!

Xo,

Donna

 

Key Takeaways:

0:03:35 - Origin of Collide Ministry and How Jesus Wants to Heal our Hurt

0:07:54 - Closet Breakdown as Catalyst for Healing

0:09:14 - Jesus Invites Us to Participate in Our Own Healing

0:12:50 - “You Should Be Fine” Myth in Christian Culture

0:20:18 - The One Thing We Think Will Fix Us (Misplaced Hope) and Why Pain Avoidance Never Leads to Healing

What We Talk About
Willow’s story behind her ministry, Collide
What happens when wounded people collide with each other
Why Jesus leaves people more whole, not more broken
The misconception that Christians should “just be fine”
How pain avoidance keeps us stuck
Why our emotions can reveal places that still need healing
Practical first steps toward healing
How our healing impacts our families and relationships

Wounded Collisions

Willow explains that we all carry wounds, and when those wounds go unhealed, they can collide with the people around us, creating more hurt.

But when we collide with Jesus, He invites us into healing so we can become more whole—and bring more healing, not more pain, into the world.

A First Step Toward Healing:

Ask yourself: If Jesus took my hand and walked me toward help and healing, what first step would He invite me to take today?

Donna’s Resources:

Order a copy of my latest book - 

Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. 

It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon. 

If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God.

It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their faith.


Connect with Willow:Website: https://wecollide.net/ 

Book: Collide: Running Into Healing When Life Hands You Hurt: https://www.amazon.com/Collide-Running-Into-Healing-Hands/dp/B0FMLBQY4H/ref=sr_1_1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willowanneweston/

Let’s Connect:

Instagram: @donnaajones    

Website: www.donnajones.org    

Donna’s speaking schedule: https://donnajones.org/events/ 

Friend, we&rsquo;ve&nbsp; all experienced hurt, therefore we all have places in our lives that need healing. Sometimes the hurt is obvious, and sometimes it shows up in the way we react, avoid, shut down, or try to pretend we&rsquo;re fine. In this powerful conversation, I&rsquo;m joined by <a href="https://wecollide.net/staff/willow-weston/">Willow Weston</a>, author of Collide: Running into Healing When Life Hands You Hurt. Willow shares her own story of pain, healing, and learning to run toward Jesus instead of away from what hurts. We talk about why healing takes honesty, courage, and participation, and how saying yes to Jesus&rsquo; healing can bring freedom not only to us, but to the people we love most.
&nbsp;
And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a>. And don&rsquo;t forget to subscribe so you don&rsquo;t miss a single episode!
Xo,
Donna
&nbsp;
Key Takeaways:
0:03:35 - Origin of Collide Ministry and How Jesus Wants to Heal our Hurt
0:07:54 - Closet Breakdown as Catalyst for Healing
0:09:14 - Jesus Invites Us to Participate in Our Own Healing
0:12:50 - &ldquo;You Should Be Fine&rdquo; Myth in Christian Culture
0:20:18 - The One Thing We Think Will Fix Us (Misplaced Hope) and Why Pain Avoidance Never Leads to Healing
What We Talk About
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Willow&rsquo;s story behind her ministry, Collide</li>
<li aria-level="1">What happens when wounded people collide with each other</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why Jesus leaves people more whole, not more broken</li>
<li aria-level="1">The misconception that Christians should &ldquo;just be fine&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">How pain avoidance keeps us stuck</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why our emotions can reveal places that still need healing</li>
<li aria-level="1">Practical first steps toward healing</li>
<li aria-level="1">How our healing impacts our families and relationships</li>
</ul>
Wounded Collisions
Willow explains that we all carry wounds, and when those wounds go unhealed, they can collide with the people around us, creating more hurt.
But when we collide with Jesus, He invites us into healing so we can become more whole&mdash;and bring more healing, not more pain, into the world.
A First Step Toward Healing:
Ask yourself: If Jesus took my hand and walked me toward help and healing, what first step would He invite me to take today?
Donna&rsquo;s Resources:
Order a copy of my latest book -&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret.&nbsp;</a>
It is available anywhere books are sold&ndash; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">here is the link on Amazon.&nbsp;</a>
If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you&rsquo;ll want a copy of my book, <a href="https://seekmeetinggod.com/">Seek: A Woman&rsquo;s Guide to Meeting God.</a>
It&rsquo;s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their faith.
 Connect with Willow:Website: <a href="https://wecollide.net/">https://wecollide.net/ </a>
Book: Collide: Running Into Healing When Life Hands You Hurt:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Collide-Running-Into-Healing-Hands/dp/B0FMLBQY4H/ref=sr_1_1">https://www.amazon.com/Collide-Running-Into-Healing-Hands/dp/B0FMLBQY4H/ref=sr_1_1</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/willowanneweston/">https://www.instagram.com/willowanneweston/</a>
Let&rsquo;s Connect:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Website: <a href="https://www.donnajones.org">www.donnajones.org</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Donna&rsquo;s speaking schedule:&nbsp;<a href="https://donnajones.org/events/">https://donnajones.org/events/</a>&nbsp;

If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged.

Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you.

 But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

That's Just What I Needed Podcast

If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

If you&rsquo;ve ever had a conversation where you&rsquo;ve walked away thinking, &ldquo;Wow! That was just what I needed&rdquo;, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor&rsquo;s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving &ldquo;that&rsquo;s just what I needed&rdquo; conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she&rsquo;ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna&rsquo;s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

That's Just What I Needed

How to Find Healing When Life Has Hurt You with Willow Weston

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