The Encouraged Overcomer

In this episode of The Encouraged Overcomer, we dive into the heart of prayer. Do you ever hesitate to pray, wondering if God truly cares or if you're worthy? You're not alone. We want to reassure you: God deeply cares about you, and He eagerly waits to hear from you. Join the host, Iesha Grove as we explore reasons behind our hesitations and discover comforting truths from the Bible that...

We've all experienced what it's like when one negative situation happen in our day and cause us to feel stressed and overwhelmed. Frustration can make us feel hurt, angry, stuck, or confused. No matter what we initially feel, it's our job to do what we can to get out of the feeling of frustration because the longer we stay there, the longer we remain vulnerable for all kinds of negativ...

Navigating relationships can be tough. The word "toxic" can easily be taken out of context or misinterpreted. Often putting people or relationships in this category can be an excuse to cut people off, isolate, stay complacent, or avoid conflict of any sort. If you want to learn some signs to be on the lookout for to determine whether or not a relationship is toxic, as well as how to navi...

We all have our "Egypt" in our life. You know, the thing that God delivered us from, but we want to go back to. Join the host, Iesha Grove, for today's episode where she discusses how going back to things that don't serve us can affect our brain, as well as the dangers of revisiting our "Egypt", and what we can put in place so that we don't go back. Get ready to lea...

There's so much to be thankful for as we reflect on the journey of the Encouraged Overcomer Podcast, from episode 1-episode 50! Join us to celebrate with the host, Iesha Grove, as she shares words of encouragement along with some of her favorite episodes over the past year, AND gives some shout-outs to her listeners. Remember to be proud of what you've overcome to get here today. It's...

Have you ever felt that God's grace is too good to be true? Do you think there are strings attached as a child of God, or that you have to do certain things in order for Him to bless you, protect you, or hear your prayers? What about feelings that you're not enough, or you're not doing enough? Those are thoughts or beliefs that Christians battle constantly. I n this episode, the host,...

Being able to help someone else out of their mess can feel empowering. When you're the used to being the person who fixes things, sometimes it's easy to try to step in to help others who don't want to be helped or rescued. In this episode, the host Iesha Grove, shares some personal lessons learned in trying to rescue other people who aren't wanting to be rescued. Naturally, as fixe...

Carrying shame in our lives doesn't help us accomplish more, it haults our progress and hurts our spiritual growth. If you want to combat thoughts or beliefs, or even the projections of others of shame to be who you're meant to be in Christ, then this episode is for you. Shame can't coexist with grace. It's no match for God's grace. Iesha Grove, reminds us to focus on what matt...

Have you ever found yourself feeling guilty over something that you didn't do as a Christian like not reading your Bible, or not spending an hour in prayer? If so, take a listen to this epsiode where, the host, Iesha Grove explains how we can trap ourselves into thinking that if we check off all right boxes in life, that somehow, we're earning favor with God. Instead, we can be free of the...

Imagine being 17 at the peak of your athletic career, when all of a sudden, the world feels like it's caving underneath you. You lose some of your family members, your home, and even get into a car accident that leaves you within inches of your life. If you've ever felt discouraged about a situation going on in your life, or gone through something and thought, "This isn't fair,&qu...

It's easy to think that God will give us everything we pray for so long as we wait on Him. However, in today's episode, the host, Iesha Grove, challenges that idea. When we operate in a limited mindset, we also put limits on God. God invites us to actively participate in His plan and partner with Him. A deep connection with God isn't transactional, it's relational. It's about c...

Sometimes we think that prayer doesn't matter and that there's no need when God is just going to do His thing and His plan is already in place. In this episode, Iesha Grove shares why we should pray, why it matters to God, what happens when we don't pray, and how we can add prayer into our day to day life without making it complicated. Prayer is not only communication, but it's a p...

Living on Purpose is about living life with intention that aligns with God's plan for your life. In this episode, the host, Iesha Grove, shares tips and strategies that will help you live life on purpose and maximize the next 24 hours of your life. Aligning with God's purpose is more than prayer, meditation, and scripture. Be ready to learn how to do the following and more: Prioritize Spir...

Vulnerability has a bad reputation. At times it's thought to be a sign of weakness or being messy. Vulnerability is necessary for our spiritual, emotional, and mental growth. In this episode, the host Iesha Grove discusses how you can be vulnerable, why it’s so hard to be vulnerable, and the role it plays in personal growth and healing. We encourage you to walk away after listening to the epis...

Do you ever feel like you struggle between whether or not you need to push yourself to keep going towards your goals, or take the time to slow down and rest and give yourself some grace? It's a hard thing to try to figure out, especially when you're tough on yourself already. Sometimes it's not clear if what you're experiencing moment to moment is a fleeting feeling or a signal fro...

Have you ever struggled to find your place, your people, or your path? This can be daunting if you don't know where to start, or how to settle in to your identity in Christ. In this episode, the host, Iesha Grove, shares with you how you don't have to look any further because whatever you're looking for can be found in Jesus: how you're right where you belong: and tips on how to cl...

Have you ever felt like you've been putting in the work and chipping away at something, but you're not getting anywhere? If so, this episode is for you. The host, Iesha Grove, shares what it's like to work for the sake of being busy, without making forward progress in the things that matter. It's okay to feel stuck, it's okay to fall off. The key is to shorten the downtime to g...

It's good to have people in our lives as guides and mentors, but what happens when those who are meant to lead us abuse their authority? In this episode, Iesha Grove shares a story about the damage that takes place when a church leader abuses their leadership, how it cuts deep in a church community, and how to guard your heart and have a realistic perspective so that you don't fall prey to...

Do you struggle with perfectionism? It's hard to let go of things when you're constantly trying to make everything just right. It's hard to ask for help when you're used to doing it on your own, or you know that your way is better. However, God's way is better, and when we let go of perfectionism, it doesn't mean we just let things go. As believers, we sell ourselves short...

Anger is NOT wrong! There are so many misconceptions that anger is a bad thing- something that we want to avoid at all costs. God gave us our emotions- He wants us to FEEL the world and make sense of the world around us! In this episode, we discuss how we can change the narrative on anger, and harness it in order to continue moving forward in life. There are people around us who we need to have an...

The breakthrough of your success is determined by how you consistently show up for yourself, and address the triggers that creep up along the way. In this episode, the host, Iesha Grove, shares her personal story about how she was recently faced with a situation at work where she didn't show up for herself the way she wanted to. She talks through how she felt in that moment, after it happened,...

Our health makes a difference in how we show up for ourselves. Join me in this special episode as I interview health coach and expert, Cassandra Hill. This recording is from the 2021 God, Food, and You Summit. Cassandra shares tips on how she changed her life with simple healthy habits and put her Lupus in remission because of better choices. If you're looking to lose weight and become the bes...

Our habits can either make or break our success! In this episode, Iesha explores the transformative topic of "How to Build Habits That Will Stick and Build the Life You Want." Building lasting positive habits and breaking free from old ones can be a daunting task. But we got you covered! Iesha Grove provides practical strategies backed by research to help you make lasting changes in your...

Sometimes there's a season of purging. This is when we are going the tests/trials that God has allowed in our lives that will make us stronger, grow in faith and hope, and point others to Him. It's not something we volunteer to take on in our lives, and that's okay. God doesn't expect us to have it all together: He is there for us to lean on Him. in this episode, I share 5 practica...

Are you struggling with feelings of shame and guilt? Do you feel like your past mistakes and failures define you? In this episode of the Encouraged Overcomer Podcast, we dive deep into the topic of overcoming shame and guilt, and finding freedom in God's grace. Join me as I share my own experience with shame and guilt after my divorce and discuss how these emotions can affect our lives- BUT GO...