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

May 19, 2026
00:00 40:31
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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/

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Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn are best-selling authors, popular speakers, and internationally-renowned social researchers. Nearly twenty years ago, this average couple stumbled over some things they didn’t “get” about each other. They have been using their analytical backgrounds to help other semi-confused couples decode each other ever since.

Both with graduate degrees from Harvard, Shaunti and Jeff are the authors and co-authors of many groundbreaking books, such as For Women Only, For Men Only,  The Kindness Challenge, and When Hurting People Come to Church.

For more from Jeff and Shaunti, visit www.shaunti.com.
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