The Overcomers Podcast

This episode is such a beautiful reminder that sometimes the biggest growth happens when you’re willing to be uncomfortable. Jo originally moved from the UK to Spain without knowing the language, without knowing anyone, and without really knowing what she was doing. What started as a feeling that she was meant to live there turned into a complete life transformation. In this conversation, we talk...

This conversation felt less like recording a podcast and more like sitting in the middle of a very honest, very convicting conversation about faith, spiritual warfare, and what it actually means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Krystal Blocker is back for part two of our conversation on the Holy Spirit, and we went deep into topics that honestly are not talked about enough. We talked about spirit...

What if the voice you’ve been following… isn’t actually God? In this powerful (and very real) conversation, Kristen sits down with Krystal Blocker for part one of a raw, Spirit-led discussion on something every woman wrestles with: How do you know if it’s the Holy Spirit… or just your feelings? Together, they unpack: Why feelings aren’t bad—but can be incredibly misleading The subtle lies women be...

What if the reason you feel stuck… isn’t because you’re not doing enough—but because you think it has to be all or nothing? In this solo episode, Kristen gets real about the pressure to “do it right”—in motherhood, health, faith, and life—and how that mindset quietly leads to burnout, guilt, and shame. From her journey with mental health, hormones, and the holistic world… to parenting teens and na...

This episode is raw, real, and deeply redemptive. Krystal Blocker shares her journey through a childhood marked by addiction and abuse, the hidden struggles of high-functioning alcoholism, eating disorders, and the quiet lies that followed her into adulthood. On the outside, everything looked fine. On the inside, she was unraveling. Until one night—at the absolute end of herself—she whispered the...

This is one of the most intense conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast—and one I didn’t take lightly. Nichole Henson shares her story of childhood trauma, spiritual warfare, and what she describes as complete freedom after years of torment, fear, and mental suffering. We talk about: • PTSD, anxiety, and identity • What spiritual warfare actually looks like • The difference between mental, phy...

This episode is one I won’t forget. I sat down with John O'Leary, and his story is powerful, but what stayed with me even more was what carried him through it. This is a conversation about love, real love. The kind of love that shows up in the hardest moments. The kind that doesn’t fix everything, but makes it possible to keep going. On this episode we talk about: • the role of parents (especi...

Trevor DeVries is the first to tell you he’s just a regular guy. Husband. Dad. Working full time. Raising four little girls. So how does someone like that end up running for State Senate? In this conversation, we talk about faith getting real, the moments that wake you up, and what happens when you feel called into something you didn’t plan for. This isn’t about politics. It’s about obedience. It’...

Crystal Godsey shares the heartbreaking and hope-filled story of loving her son Hunter through addiction, relapse, rehab, and loss. This episode is a powerful conversation about boundaries, grief, family, and the hope of Jesus in the middle of unimaginable pain.

I almost didn’t come back to podcasting. In this episode I share what led to my break, the health journey that changed my perspective, and why I’m passionate about helping women find freedom from all-or-nothing wellness.

In this episode of the Overcomers Podcast, Dr. Alison Caldwell Andrews joins Kristen Bruinius to discuss the complexities of menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause. They explore the impact of environmental factors on hormonal changes, the importance of understanding hormone levels, and the role of nutrition and lifestyle in managing symptoms. Dr. Alison shares her personal journey and insight...

This week we’re back with Part 2 of a powerful and deeply personal conversation with Pastor Fred DeYoung. Fred returns to unpack the final emotions from the sermon series he preached to his church in Sioux Center, Iowa — a series that moved people across every age and stage of life because it finally answered a question many believers have silently carried: What do we do with our emotions as Chris...

What if “I’m fine” isn’t the whole truth? In this first episode of a two-part series, I sit down with family friend and former pastor Fred Young to unpack his sermon series, “I’m Fine…but Not Really,” all about the emotions we often hide—especially in the church. Together, we talk about: Why it’s biblical and healthy to say, “It’s okay to not be okay.” How Scripture shows us a deeply emotional God...

Homeschool creator Lauren Williams (@valorfilledhome) shares what happened when a candid reel went viral—hate comments, misconceptions, and an unexpected surge of moms whispering, “Thank you for saying what I’m afraid to say.” Lauren and Kristen Bruinius talk about believing lies vs. believing God, choosing silence over clapbacks, and how Scripture reframed her response (Noah’s waiting, Psalm 23’s...

This week I sit down with my friend Donna Halliday for a real, gentle conversation about mental health, motherhood, and midlife. Donna traces her story from a first depressive episode as a teen exchange student to postpartum darkness after baby #6—and the moment she realized she needed more help. We talk CBT and self-talk , the relief (and limits) of SSRIs , how she later integrated natural suppor...

I’ve waited a long time for this one. Today I’m joined by my dear friend and mentor, Dr. Kris Devillier of Louisiana—“the hormone expert in my world.” We trace her unlikely path from 30 years in the grocery industry (hello, label reading!) to natural health practitioner, then dive into the stages no one explained well: puberty, perimenopause , menopause , post-menopause , and men’s andropause . Kr...

This week on The Overcomers Podcast , Kristen Bruinius sits down with Jenny Burba , a woman whose story embodies strength, faith, and redemption. Jenny became a mom at 17 and went on to raise 12 children . Along the way, she faced unimaginable heartbreak—losing a child in a late-term miscarriage and later, her husband during the COVID pandemic. Yet through her grief, Jenny found a deeper relations...

When life feels like wave after wave, how do you keep getting back up? In this powerful conversation, Kristen sits down with Brandi Linn —host of Bossy Big Sis —to unpack her journey from teen rebellion and reckless living, to emergency brain surgery and a 10-day coma , to fighting for her marriage through her husband’s alcohol addiction… and the miraculous turnaround that followed. Brandi shares...

What if the worst parts of your story could become your greatest assets? In this powerful conversation, Kristen talks with Dr. Robb Kelly , known as The Addiction Doctor , about his radical journey from homelessness and near-death to pioneering, faith-infused, neuroscience-based recovery work. Dr. Kelly explains why alcoholism isn’t “selfishness” or weak will, how the hypothalamus and habit loops...

In this powerful and timely episode of The Overcomers Podcast , Kristen sits down with Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer—lead pastor of Sheridan Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, member of the White House Faith Council, and founder of Pastors for Trump. Together, they reflect on the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk and the hope that continues to rise out of grief. Pastor Jackson shares what it means to honor C...

Author, minister, and attorney Samia Young shares a raw, hope-filled testimony that spans Chicago shelters, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and adolescent chaos—then the long arc of redemption: meeting Jesus at 14, wandering in her early 20s, hitting a DUI rock bottom, and surrendering for real. Samia opens up about misplaced identity (achievement, relationships, even “church-approved” desires),...

In this powerful episode of The Overcomers Podcast , Kristen sits down with Kimberly Christian, LCSW , who brings nearly 20 years of experience in mental health and a bold mission to integrate Christian faith with therapy . Together, they dive into: Why distorted thinking (like should statements , minimizing, and all-or-nothing mindsets) keeps us stuck. How Satan twists half-truths to attack our m...

What happens when life as you know it crumbles overnight? In this powerful conversation, Jenna shares her raw journey of betrayal, divorce, grief, and loss—and the radical ways God met her in the middle of it all. From collapsing on the basement floor in tears to hearing God’s whispers in a coffee shop, Jenna learned what it means to fully surrender, trade striving for trust, and let Jesus turn he...

When God calls you to something, it won’t always look like what others are doing—and that’s the point. In this episode, returning guest Courtney shares how the 75 Holy Challenge was born from a season of resistance, obedience, and unexpected grace. What started as a personal conviction has grown into a global movement, helping women put God first, nourish their bodies, and filter what they see, he...

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...