Overwhelmed to Overcomer

In this heartfelt anniversary special, Anna celebrates 15 years of marriage by sharing honest reflections on her journey from a wounded young woman with broken templates for love to building a thriving covenant marriage. With vulnerability and humor, she recounts early marriage mishaps (including a thrown suitcase and the "cuddling crisis"), and offers practical wisdom for navigating conflict, sta...

Join host Anna McLaughlin in this inspiring conversation with Jennifer Bosma, author, podcaster, and former educator, who radiates joy and encouragement. Jennifer shares her powerful journey of pursuing God-given dreams despite delays, rejections, and life's busy seasons. From waiting 26 years to publish her first children's book to stepping into ministry through pregnancy centers and podcasting,...

In the wake of tragedy and loss, how do we move forward with purpose? This episode explores the profound gift of individual life and calling, especially during seasons of uncertainty and grief. Anna reflects on the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk and wrestles with questions of impact, comparison, and faithful stewardship. Through the lens of Mary Oliver's poetry, the parable of the talents, a...

In this powerful episode, Anna sits down with Matt Morizio, a financial advisor, entrepreneur, father of seven, and former professional athlete who launched his own wealth management firm at age 40. Matt shares his transformative journey from living in financial fear to discovering true stewardship through faith. This conversation breaks down the taboos around money in the church and provides prac...

In this solo episode, Anna McLaughlin explores what true success looks like through a Christian lens, drawing insights from Malcolm Gladwell's "Outliers" to examine how opportunity and faithfulness intersect in our spiritual journey. She challenges the common narrative that success comes from innate talent alone, revealing how both divine opportunities and our response to them shape our path of fa...

When your child is struggling with mental health challenges, the weight of worry and helplessness can feel overwhelming. In this powerful conversation, Anna McLaughlin sits down with Jen Robb, author of "Warrior Mom Rising," to discuss the raw realities of supporting a child through anxiety, depression, and self-harm. Jen shares her deeply personal journey with her daughter Chloe's mental health c...

In this episode, Anna McLaughlin shares why she believes Atomic Habits by James Clear is the secular book every Christian needs in their arsenal. She breaks down how the principles in this book can help believers systematize faithful stewardship and actually create lasting change in their spiritual lives and daily habits. Anna explores the neuroscience behind habit formation, using Pavlov's dog ex...

Join Anna McLaughlin as she reconnects with longtime friend Cristi Slate in this inspiring conversation about creativity, motherhood, and pursuing dreams at any stage of life. After 16 years of friendship, Cristi shares her transformative journey from participating in an "artist recovery program" to becoming a published author. Her story will encourage anyone who has set aside their creative dream...

In this powerful episode of Overwhelmed to Overcomer, Anna McLaughlin tackles one of the biggest barriers to living a fruitful life: perfectionism. Inspired by a listener request, Anna unpacks the heavy burden of perfectionism and provides biblical insight into what Christ actually means when He calls us to be "perfect." Anna reveals how perfectionism keeps us stuck in inaction, drawing parallels...

In this inspiring and faith-filled episode, Anna McLaughlin sits down with Mike Gutowsk i—global executive recruiter, actor, ministry leader, and personal trainer—to explore how to live with bold faith, integrity, and purpose as God's uniquely valuable creation. Mike shares remarkable stories from his life, including placing executives for Warren Buffett, sharing Christ on the set of Wonder Woman...

Feeling discouraged? Stuck in a cycle of consuming without creating? In this heartfelt episode, Anna shares a profound piece of wisdom that came to her at just the right moment—a letter from her father written almost 30 years ago containing life-changing advice about recognizing and honoring our God-given gifts. Anna explores the balance between giving and receiving, why we often get trapped in "d...

In this wisdom-filled episode, Anna McLaughlin welcomes ministry leader and father of three,  Josh Poteet , to talk about intentional parenting as discipleship . With over 11 years of ministry experience, Josh offers grace-filled guidance for parents feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to lead their families spiritually. They discuss how to move from reactive survival mode to purpose-driven parentin...

n this powerful episode, Anna McLaughlin invites listeners into a guided visualization that challenges the lie that we need more training, degrees, or resources to step into our God-given purpose. Through personal testimony and Biblical wisdom, she explores how our dreams and callings are held not by the supports we think we need, but in the hands of God himself. This episode encourages believers...

In this deeply compassionate episode, Anna McLaughlin sits down with Dr. Amanda McNeil—therapist, pastor, author, and "velvet hammer" of truth—to talk about what it really means to grieve with God. With over 15 years of counseling experience and personal stories of loss, infertility, and healing, Amanda brings wisdom that is both clinical and soul-soothing. They explore how grief is more than bere...

In this vulnerable and encouraging episode, Anna shares her personal journey of stepping away from titles and performance-based identity to discover her worth in Christ alone. From leaving a successful career path to embracing a quieter season at home, she unpacks what it means to rest in God's sufficiency—and why small callings can have eternal impact. Through stories, Scripture, and powerful ana...

In this powerful conversation, Anna McLaughlin and budgeting coach Katie Fiola Jones dive into the challenges of seeking healing and breakthrough—whether in parenting, health, or finances—and the trap of chasing the "silver bullet" solution. From spending tens of thousands trying to "fix" a child's health to navigating the long road of biblical stewardship with money, this episode invites listener...

In this heartfelt episode, Anna shares a powerful message straight from her morning prayer time - one so urgent she came on mid-cry to deliver it. Wrestling with questions of worth and value as her life has gotten "smaller," Anna discovers a profound truth from the Lord: Love is never small. Through raw honesty about her struggles with justifying working less and wondering if her presence is "enou...

In this powerful episode of Overwhelmed to Overcomer, host Anna McLaughlin sits down with Heather M. Day, author of the transformative book Money and Spirit, to explore how we can live under God's covering while stewarding our financial resources well. Heather, a pastor's kid from the Chicagoland area and Director of Marketing at Barnabas Foundation, shares her deeply personal journey from financi...

In this deeply personal and thoughtful episode, Anna McLaughlin explores the profound themes of faith, patience, and trust through the lens of Abraham Verghese's novel "The Covenant of Water." Fresh from a field trip with her children, Anna wrestles with questions that many believers face: Why do some prayers seem to go unanswered for decades? How do we live with uncertainty while maintaining fait...

In this episode of Overwhelm to Overcomer, Anna McLaughlin welcomes Chad Potts—licensed pharmacist, ordained minister, men's coach, and host of the RevRx podcast—to explore the intersection of biblical masculinity and marriage. Chad shares his journey from student loan debt to pastoral ministry, revealing how God uses both physical and spiritual health to help men thrive. Together, they discuss th...

In this episode of Overwhelmed to Overcomer , Anna McLaughlin shares a profound invitation to love people and things for exactly what they are, without judgment or the need for utility. Drawing from Robert Frost's poem Hyla Brook and personal stories about a beach house and her podcast journey, she explores how true love transcends usefulness and how accepting our own "uselessness" can lead to pro...

Join Anna McLaughlin in a powerful conversation with Cathy Colver-Garland as they explore the transition from salvation to absolute surrender and discover how to find God's presence even in the midst of suffering. Cathy, the co-author of Revelationship: Transformative Intimacy With Christ and writer of the Gracefull Musings blog, brings her experience as a former vice president in the software ind...

In this heartfelt episode, Anna McLaughlin dives deep into the complexities of navigating difficult relationships—especially during seasons like summer, when family events and social obligations often bring strained connections to the surface. With wisdom rooted in faith and experience, Anna shares practical tools for maintaining boundaries without sacrificing compassion. Whether you're dealing wi...

In this heartfelt episode, Anna welcomes Kingdom Life Coach Megan Nilsen for a powerful conversation about moving from overwhelm to overcoming in motherhood. Megan shares her personal journey through adoption, discovering her true identity beyond motherhood, and practical tools for busy moms seeking peace in their daily lives. Episode Highlights: Megan's journey from answering "Are you having more...

What if the very things you're begging God to take away are the exact tools He's using to make you unshakable? In this powerful episode, Anna McLaughlin explores the surprising strength that comes not from avoiding hardship—but walking through it with God. Reflecting on Scripture, personal experience, and insight from thinkers like Andrew Murray and Malcolm Gladwell, Anna brings clarity and hope t...