The Encouraged Overcomer

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...

In this short episode, I share a recording with you that I created a couple of years ago, with the important message that you're not alone. I briefly share the powerful Bible story about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, AND how they got thrown into the fiery furnace. Sometimes just as they did, we have to go through the fire and we can't avoid it. The good news about that is that Jesus is...

To those of you out there working towards your dreams- don't give up! There's a reason you feel resistance when trying to step into the best version of you. If you work through it, you will be able to reap the reward of your hard work and labor. God has a plan, and His timing IS the right timing. In this episode, I share a recent dream that I had that I initially thought was really random,...

Feeling anxious is a common struggle, but it doesn't have to define you. Anxiety can come unexpectedly, and it can be debilitating if it's out of control. In this episode, I share five practical tips to help you overcome anxiety, my simple CALM framework that you can depend on to help you reset in stressful moments, AND a short breathing activity that you can implement right NOW to help ov...

In this episode, we delve into the topic of dealing with emotionally immature family members and friends. Do you know someone who has difficulty expressing their emotions and tends to avoid conflict? Do you find yourself often taking the blame for their mistakes? If so, this episode is for you. I share actionable steps on how to deal with emotionally immature people, including identifying your tri...

Imposter Syndrome can make you feel like you're not worthy to receive good things. Not only that, but it can also be a mental block to your progress. In this episode,  we dive into what imposter syndrome is, reasons why it happens, and practical ways to overcome it. Things that are discussed in the episode to help you work through feelings of imposter syndrome:  Recognizing imposter syndrome R...

If you've been trying to lose some stubborn pounds and you're not sure where to start, then think about the food you're eating and how you're eating. Food cravings can set you back and cause your progress to stall if you give in to them. Whether you're an emotional eater, or mindless eater, we know that food can play a big role in our health results. In this episode, I share ti...