The Overcomers Podcast

Grief isn’t just about death.

In this powerful episode of The Overcomers Podcast, Kristen sits down with Danielle Carragher—author of The Backpack of Grief—to talk about the many unexpected forms grief can take. From empty nesting and estranged relationships, to losing control, aging, and unfulfilled dreams, Danielle shares how God met her in the middle of her pain and gave her a vision—literally—on a plane to write this healing res...

What happens when life changes in an instant? For Kijuan Amey, it was a near-fatal motorcycle accident that left him blind and fighting for his life. But that wasn’t the end of his story—it was the beginning of a radical transformation.

In this episode, Kijuan shares how he went from asking “Why me?” to boldly declaring “Why not me?” With raw honesty and contagious hope, he walks us through his journey of recovery—physically, emotio...

In this episode of The Overcomers Podcast, Kristen sits down with Dr. Alison Caldwell-Andrews to unpack why our brains sometimes work against us—and how to change it.
They dive into Dr. Alison’s concept of "brain malware"—the hidden assumptions and beliefs we unknowingly carry that keep us stuck in fear, anxiety, or self-sabotage. Together, they explore:
✅ How to identify the “malware” running in your brain
✅ Why...

What do you do when tragedy knocks the wind out of you? For Dr. Shelley Kemp, it started with a phone call no mom ever wants—her son had been in a lawn mower accident that would change his life forever. What followed wasn’t just recovery—it was revelation.

In this inspiring and tool-packed episode, Shelley shares how that devastating moment birthed The Pivot Principle—a simple 5-step daily habit framework (Prayer, Investigation, Vis...

This week on The Overcomers Podcast, Matt Fry shares his raw and heartbreaking journey through addiction, loss, and redemption.

Heroin stole everything from Matt – his relationships, his dignity, and ultimately, his son. The night Matt kicked his 18-year-old out of the house was the last night he saw him alive. Overwhelmed by grief and guilt, Matt spiraled deeper into addiction, convinced he could never escape.

But in his darkest mom...

What if the very thing you feared most—losing your freedom—became the doorway to finding your true self?

In this powerful and emotional episode, Kristen sits down with Portia Louder, author of Living Louder and Born to Be Brave, to unpack her extraordinary journey from addiction and federal prison to healing, faith, and freedom. Once a successful photographer and real estate investor, Portia’s life unraveled through a series of poor...

What if your earliest memories were filled with addiction, abuse, and survival? For Zachary Fraley, that was reality—until a radical encounter with Jesus changed everything.

In this raw and deeply moving episode of The Overcomers Podcast, Kristen sits down with Zachary, now a lead pastor in Iowa, as he shares his journey from a traumatic childhood—marked by instability, addiction, and loss—to a life of healing, forgiveness, and purp...

In this heart-wrenching and hope-filled episode of The Overcomers Podcast, Kristen sits down with Katie Tolley from Maddie’s Place, a pediatric transitional care facility in Washington that provides nurturing, non-judgmental medical care for infants born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)—a result of substance exposure in the womb.

Katie shares the incredible origin story of Maddie’s Place, the revolutionary non-pharmacologic c...

This birthday episode was supposed to be a recap of my 41st year... but the Holy Spirit had other plans.

What started as a look back became a gut-check moment with God, leading me to strip away pride, victimhood, and hurt—and focus instead on the growth, healing, and wisdom He’s brought me through.

In this deeply personal solo episode, I share:

• How I surrendered my business, my finances, and my timeline to God

• What I learned about ...

Today’s episode is a special one. We're welcoming back a familiar voice—Jill Klee, a courageous woman whose story of addiction, redemption, and relentless resilience has touched so many lives.

If you heard her the first time she came on, you know Jill doesn’t hold back. A former heroin addict, she shared the raw, unfiltered truth of her darkest moments and what it took to claw her way out.

But today, we’re going deeper. Because recov...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I sat down with someone whose passion for whole-being wellness has shaped an entire company—Greg Halliday, the founder and president of Solle Naturals.

In this honest and eye-opening conversation, we talk about:

From the moment you meet Jonny you feel his passion. He lives life loud not only in his love for music, his tattoos and his enthusiasm in all he does.

As a child and young man, his passion left him lost, angry, and struggling until he found Christ. Through his new faith he found structure, hope, and freedom; at least for awhile.

Was Jonny done with corporate church? Does he need a church family? Gave he forgive and reconcile from h...

In this heartfelt episode, Jolene shares the incredible journey of welcoming her snowflake baby, Elijah, into their family. From the emotional decision to pursue embryo adoption to the moment they finally held him in their arms, she opens up about the highs, the challenges, and the deep faith that carried them through. Whether you're curious about embryo adoption, walking a similar path, or simply love a beautiful story of hope and...

When Amanda began her career as an esthetician in 2001, it was a newly emerging field, but she was certain of her passion and quickly found success. However, there was one thing missing: a relationship with Christ. She sought that missing piece in many places until she finally experienced a transformative encounter with Jesus.

Since that moment, Amanda has described herself as "madly in love with Jesus" and strives to honor Him in e...

As a teen, Larena felt lost, but looking back, she can see how God used every experience—even the heartbreaking loss of a dear friend—to guide her toward her purpose. That loss led her to to salvation, completely transformed her lifeand then to Ireland as a missionary.

Now, she and her husband, Chris, have planted a thriving church in Galway, Ireland, and are wholeheartedly committed to serving Christ and their community.

Check out L...

Life dealt Satinka unimaginable hardships—an unstable home, foster care, divorce, and a teenage pregnancy—but through it all, she held onto faith. In this powerful episode, my dear friend shares her journey from pain to purpose, revealing how Jesus carried her through the darkest moments.

Satinka went through 41 years not knowing who her biological father was and wishing for 3 things: to know his name, to see a photo, and to know h...