Throw the Net Again: Finding Capacity After a Failed Episode

Elyse Fitzpatrick's Journey to Flourishing

In this episode Colleen interviews Elyse Fitzpatrick about her decades-long journey from a strict complementarian context to a place of conviction, peace, and flourishing. Elyse explains how careful study of Scripture, honest conversations, and difficult choices led her to step out of a system that silenced her gifts and into a church where she can preach, teach, and serve freely. The conversation addresses recent public statements about women’s roles in the church, the personal cost of leaving entrenched systems, and the deep joy and presence Elyse now experiences. It’s an encouraging, candid look at faithfulness, vocation, and finding delight in serving Jesus authentically.

The Sabbath Way With Travis West

Colleen interviews Travis West about reclaiming Sabbath as a practice and a posture that creates space for rest, connection, and delight. They explore what Sabbath really means (not just a list of restrictions), how it helps us return to presence, and practical ways to make Sabbath work amid busy family and work schedules. Travis shares metaphors for time, tools like threshold rituals and micro-Sabbaths, and the balance of courageous attention with joyful distraction to heal from grief and prevent escapism.

Throw the Net Again: Finding Capacity After a Failed Episode

Colleen shares a short, vulnerable reflection after technical problems derailed a planned episode, revealing how small setbacks can stir old narratives of failure. Drawing on John 21, she invites listeners to try again, trust God’s abundance, and find presence, connection, and delight despite mistakes.

Chris Moles on Moving From Entitlement and Abuse to True Delight

Host Colleen interviews Pastor Chris Moles, domestic abuse expert and founder of Peace Works, about his new 90-day devotional and practical work helping men move from control and abuse toward Christ‑like love. They discuss the W-framework of information, transformation, and reformation, the importance of ownership and surrender, and how the Holy Spirit enables lasting change. The conversation also explores the difference between delight and entitlement, how abuse destroys intimacy, and realistic steps for men and church helpers to begin honest, compassionate intervention. The devotional is presented as an accessible resource for men in need and the pastors and counselors who support them.

Spiritual Director, Jen Suen Chen on what hinders and cultivates presence, connection, and delight

Colleen hosts Jenn Suen Chen on the Hear Not There Podcast to explore how presence, connection, and delight are shaped by personal story. Jenn, a leadership and Enneagram coach, spiritual director, and author of Dim Sum and Faith, spent over two decades in Asia and now co-leads Summit Clear in Seattle. Jenn coaches young adults and ministry leaders, including premarital and marriage coaching, using story work.  They discuss how triggers, shame, anxiety, and “old scripts” can fragment us and dull our sense of God’s presence, and how pausing, naming what’s happening, undoing, and learning what God really thinks of us can restore presence and intimacy. The conversation touches on suffering, grief, the “dark night,” and rhythms of remembrance to reconnect in times of disconnection.