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Love the Bible
Welcome to the Love the Bible Podcast, where the mission here is to help us grow in our understanding and love of the Bible and to apply it to every area of life, from the everyday mundane, to our deepest trials. Because let’s be honest, sometimes it's hard to read and study the Bible. Our lives our busy and hard, we are distracted, we face a lack of motivation, and then at times even when we are excited to read the Bible, it can be hard to understand.
But what if the ups and downs of our Bible study seasons, are some of the very things God wants to use in our lives to finding greater treasure and deeper delight in these words?
We are going to be interviewing amazing authors, speakers, and Bible teachers, who are gifted to help us along the way. We will have regular Bible tips, to help us go deeper in our study. We are also going to hear some incredible testimonies of when the Bible broke through darkness, to remind us that these words are living and active. And we are going to have teaching and devotional series right through books of the Bible alongside free Bible reading plans.
And the ultimate goal of this podcast, is to not just love the Bible, but to deeply know and love the author of the Bible more, God Himself. So again, welcome to Love the Bible podcast, I’m Kristin, seminary grad, writer, and Bible teacher, and for the love of Bible, I am so glad you are here!
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Love the Bible
Don't Try this Alone: How the Bible Teaches Us We Need Community in Our Pain with Toni Collier
Have you ever wondered why we try to heal alone?
In this episode, host Kristin Nave welcomes Toni Collier, founder of Broken Crayons Still Color and author of several books, to discuss the real ups and downs of our relationship with Jesus and others. Toni opens up about her journey from being "a fan of God" to a true follower, the transformative power of engaging deeply with Scripture, and the crucial role of community in our healing journeys—especially when we've been hurt. Together, Kristin and Toni dive into why it is sometimes so hard to trust again, how sanctification is lived out, the beauty of biblical lament, and practical tips for building and discerning healthy friendships. Toni also shares the personal story behind her newest book, "Don't Try This Alone," and how God met her in the midst of pain and betrayal.
Episode Highlights:
- Toni's journey from fan to follower of Jesus, and how seminary deepened her relationship with Scripture
- Understanding sanctification in plain language and why it matters for the Christian life
- The power of community in seasons of brokenness and Toni's personal story of healing after betrayal and divorce
- Why we often try to heal alone and the role of trust, vulnerability, and lament, referencing biblical stories like Ruth and Naomi, and Jesus' friendships
- Practical wisdom for discerning and maintaining healthy, godly friendships, including the importance of clear boundaries and direct conversations
Resources Mentioned:
- Toni Collier's books:
- "Don't Try This Alone" Don't Try This Alone: How to Build Deep Community When You Want to Hide from Your Pain: Collier, Toni: 9781400233540: Amazon.com: Books
- "Brave Enough to Be Broken"
- "Broken Crayons Still Color" (children’s book)
- Still Coloring Podcast (hosted by Toni Collier)
- Toni Collier's website: https://www.tonijcollier.com/
Show Credits:
- Executive Producer & Host: Kristin Nave
- Producer : Jay Lee - Provision Podcasts
- Media Designer: Bethany Young
- Bio: Toni Collier is the founder of a global women’s organization called Broken Crayons Still Color and helps women process through brokenness and get to healing and hope. Toni is a speaker, host of the Still Coloring podcast, and author of several books: Don't Try This Alone (releasing August 19, 2025), Brave Enough to be Broken, and a children's book, Broken Crayons Still Color. Toni is teaching people all over the globe that you can be broken and still worthy, or feel unqualified and still be called to do great things.
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