Overcomers Overcoming

Corey Green expands his talents in the second episode of this series by identifying how he employs karate to help those with special needs. Listen to his transformed life and how he applies his past to advance those with special needs. If you have or know of someone who has special needs, we encourage you to contact Corey Green at: Green's Karate 5319 Ringgold Road Suite G Chattanooga, TN 37412 (4...

Corey Green is a very successful karate instructor. He overcame his childhood of low self-esteem, low confidence, social awkwardness, and not knowing if or where he fits into society. Because of this, childhood school "friends" bullied him. He even experienced various forms of bullying in adulthood. Through perseverance and determination, he overcame his past to become a success. He is now passing...

Pastor Greg Jackson, Jr. was a division one college basketball player who was born with Sickle Cell Disease. Having to endure a bone marrow transplant, multiple collapsed lungs, and a double lung transplant, Greg relied on his faith in Jesus to carry him through each trial. Listen to how his life and faith were shaped by his family's love and support. "There were times I thought it didn't matter w...

Pastor Greg Jackson, Jr. was a division one college basketball player who was born with Sickle Cell Disease. Having to endure a bone marrow transplant, multiple collapsed lungs, and a double lung transplant, Greg relied on his faith in Jesus to carry him through each trial. Listen to how his life and faith were shaped by his family's love and support. "There were times I thought it didn't matter w...

Ernest Coates wrote a very compelling story written as if he were a drug. If a drug could speak, this is what you would hear. This story is written by an experienced drug user and distributor. Ernest is now reforming his life after Christ transformed his life. Ernest is coming from the perspective of the temporary and very destructive nature of drugs of all forms. Based on his experience, he knows...

Patrick Clark explains how he experienced over 30 years of being in an in and out cycle of alcohol recovery. He learned through life experience that a feeling of inadequacy was the source of his need for relief. His relief was through alcohol albeit it was temporary. When he developed a connected relationship with a man with whom he felt was genuine and could identify with his background, he felt...

How do you overcome being down? It is very common to be down because of environmental factors. How do we help ourselves out of a slump? Try being very intentional in helping someone else who is or might be experiencing what you are experiencing. The initial effort can seem to be daunting. However, taking action frequently results in satisfaction. That satisfaction can and frequently will lift you...

Pastor Jason Krail is a fulltime pastor while also ministering to the needs of those who need guidance to recover from the disease of drug or alcohol abuse. Pastor Krail could have taken the role of a victim because of his dysfunctional childhood. Instead, he felt led to a church to get pizza, where he was introduced to a Hispanic Pastor who was a catalyst to transform his life. Through this trans...

Chris Woods has a very compelling story about his life and what led to substance abuse. He details the relationship with his mother and grandmother while explaining how how his athletic prowess was a "mask" for some of his insecurities that led to excesses in his life. By changing his circle of friends while having the assurance of his mother's and grandmother's unwavering love and acceptance, he...

Sandy lost her 21-year old son to an unintentional fentanyl overdose. Would she have done something different if she had known then what she knows now? Listen to a heartfelt compelling and emotional story of how her life has been permanently changed since this tragedy occurred. Listen also to what she is doing to promote a positive impact on other's lives by turning her pain into purpose. Sandy kn...

Heather has a compelling story of her drug addiction. She has life experience and a family. Listen to what Heather explains were some of the factors that led her into this life and what brought her out of the life she used to live. She includes in her story she will always have to fight drug addiction. However, with love from others and acceptance, she recovered from her addiction. She is sharing...

Diana has a compelling story of overcoming her drug addiction. She acknowledges she does not believe she is a popular person who also acknowledging she has a low self-esteem. These factors, in combination, contributed to her becoming addicted to drugs. She is still overcoming her low self-esteem. She is helping others overcome similar traits through her desire to help others.

Even high achievers can and will experience life setbacks. We are not defined by the number of times we have been "knocked down" or failed to reach a defined goal. Rather, our defining character is how we respond to failings.   Listen to Gene Benton, a high achiever, who was terminated as CEO, experienced a divorce, while also experiencing several other seeming defining characteristics of his life...

Katie Sullivan has an intriguing story of being an alcoholic and recovering from the disease of alcoholism. She became that which she did not want to be as she watched her Dad live as a functional alcoholic.   Katie describes her thought process that led her into a life of alcoholism. However, a transformed mindset or thought life brought her out of that life. The transformation is inspiring.   Ka...

Everyone has a story someone needs to hear. Patti is recovering from substance abuse and is a counselor helping others recover from this disease. Learn from Patti about the factors that were operative in her life that led to her addiction. We can learn from her experience about the factors that could be a leading indicator to help determine if a person has the propensity to engage in substance abu...

How do you overcome life-altering financial setbacks? Listen to Brian and Erin Harrigan as they recount a very recent experience of a very unexpected job loss resulting in the loss of their home, and resultant debt that, at one point, seemed insurmountable.   They acknowledge they each lived a financially undisciplined life that required a substantial mindset change. Together, and with God's help,...

Bill Koroncai has a very compelling story of his drug addiction. He came from a very loving, caring, functional family. Bill is very articulate in telling his story of the inner feelings that became the overpowering force that led to his addiction. He had some of the very familiar feelings of insecurity that led to the wrong choices he made.   You will learn he is very accountable for those decisi...

Everyone has a story someone needs to hear. Cindy is recovering from substance abuse and is a counselor helping others recover from this disease. Learn from Cindy about the factors that were operative in her life that led to her addiction. We can learn from her experience about the factors that could help determine if a person has the propensity to engage in substance abuse. Cindy is an inspiratio...

Everyone has a story someone needs to hear. Dr. Dan Curry, Superintendent, Calvert County (Maryland) Public Schools, experienced three significant setbacks that combined in the second half of his life. Learn how this up and coming person with an impressive resume had to evaluate his life and passion to determine how he would continue with his life. We can learn from his positive attitude while als...

Follow Zack's inspiring story from his mindset that defined his self-esteem through substance abuse and into recovery. Sean's story will inspire others to avoid substance abuse or help those through the addiction to recovery to lead a life of significance.

Follow Sean's story from his mindset that defined his self-esteem through substance abuse and into recovery. Sean's story will inspire others to avoid substance abuse or help those through the addiction to recovery to lead a life of significance.

Follow Mike's story from the inception of thought of his self-worth and where he "fit" in his circle of friends, through his substance abuse addiction to his current life of recovering from the past to lead a life of significance. His story can inspire others to not get started with substance abuse, or he will inspire others to overcome their current addiction to lead a life of recovery.

How can you overcome significant failings to lead a life of significance? Join us as we learn about Coach Rick Sneade, Football Head Coach, Calvert High School, and how he overcame three significant life failings. Is there a difference between a life failing as relates to events, and failure as relates to a mindset? Listen with us as we learn how Coach Sneade overcame three significant events (an...

How can you overcome significant failings to lead a life of significance? Join us as we learn about Coach Rick Sneade, Football Head Coach, Calvert High School, and how he overcame three significant life failings. Is there a difference between a life failing as relates to events, and failure as relates to a mindset? Listen with us as we learn how Coach Sneade overcame three significant events (an...

How can you overcome significant failings to lead a life of significance? Join us as we learn about Coach Rick Sneade, Football Head Coach, Calvert High School, and how he overcame three significant life failings. Is there a difference between a life failing as relates to events, and failure as relates to a mindset? Listen with us as we learn how Coach Sneade overcame three significant events (an...