The Overcomers Podcast

What happens when life changes in an instant? For Kijuan Amey, it was a near-fatal motorcycle accident that left him blind and fighting for his life. But that wasn’t the end of his story—it was the beginning of a radical transformation. In this episode, Kijuan shares how he went from asking “Why me?” to boldly declaring “Why not me?” With raw honesty and contagious hope, he walks us through his jo...

In this episode of The Overcomers Podcast , Kristen sits down with Dr. Alison Caldwell-Andrews to unpack why our brains sometimes work against us—and how to change it. They dive into Dr. Alison’s concept of "brain malware"—the hidden assumptions and beliefs we unknowingly carry that keep us stuck in fear, anxiety, or self-sabotage. Together, they explore: ✅ How to identify the “malware” running i...

What do you do when tragedy knocks the wind out of you? For Dr. Shelley Kemp, it started with a phone call no mom ever wants—her son had been in a lawn mower accident that would change his life forever. What followed wasn’t just recovery—it was revelation. In this inspiring and tool-packed episode, Shelley shares how that devastating moment birthed The Pivot Principle —a simple 5-step daily habit...

This week on The Overcomers Podcast , Matt Fry shares his raw and heartbreaking journey through addiction, loss, and redemption. Heroin stole everything from Matt – his relationships, his dignity, and ultimately, his son. The night Matt kicked his 18-year-old out of the house was the last night he saw him alive. Overwhelmed by grief and guilt, Matt spiraled deeper into addiction, convinced he coul...

What if the very thing you feared most—losing your freedom—became the doorway to finding your true self? In this powerful and emotional episode, Kristen sits down with Portia Louder, author of Living Louder and Born to Be Brave , to unpack her extraordinary journey from addiction and federal prison to healing, faith, and freedom. Once a successful photographer and real estate investor, Portia’s li...

What if your earliest memories were filled with addiction, abuse, and survival? For Zachary Fraley, that was reality—until a radical encounter with Jesus changed everything. In this raw and deeply moving episode of The Overcomers Podcast , Kristen sits down with Zachary, now a lead pastor in Iowa, as he shares his journey from a traumatic childhood—marked by instability, addiction, and loss—to a l...

In this heart-wrenching and hope-filled episode of The Overcomers Podcast , Kristen sits down with Katie Tolley from Maddie’s Place , a pediatric transitional care facility in Washington that provides nurturing, non-judgmental medical care for infants born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)—a result of substance exposure in the womb. Katie shares the incredible origin story of Maddie’s Place,...

This birthday episode was supposed to be a recap of my 41st year... but the Holy Spirit had other plans. What started as a look back became a gut-check moment with God, leading me to strip away pride, victimhood, and hurt—and focus instead on the growth, healing, and wisdom He’s brought me through. In this deeply personal solo episode, I share: How I surrendered my business, my finances, and my ti...

In this week’s episode I had the opportunity to sit down with Lindsey Abbasy. Lindsey is a local mom of 3 and advocate for Jack’s Basket. Her goal is to break the stigmas surrounding Down Syndrome and to show the world how much joy her daughter brings to their family.

Today’s episode is a special one. We're welcoming back a familiar voice— Jill Klee , a courageous woman whose story of addiction, redemption, and relentless resilience has touched so many lives. If you heard her the first time she came on, you know Jill doesn’t hold back. A former heroin addict, she shared the raw, unfiltered truth of her darkest moments and what it took to claw her way out. But t...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I sat down with someone whose passion for whole-being wellness has shaped an entire company—Greg Halliday, the founder and president of Solle Naturals . In this honest and eye-opening conversation, we talk about: Why mental and emotional health are non-negotiables in today’s world. His personal journey watching his wife Donna struggle with mental health a...

Could you imagine finding God in a Miami nightclub? For this week’s Overcomer, Zee, a club became the moment God grabbed hold of her heart and never let go. From trauma, addiction, and deep spiritual emptiness… to healing, purpose, and a peace that only Jesus can bring. If you’ve ever wondered where God is in the middle of the less, or if He’s even real - this episode is for you.

What if your worst mistake could become the starting point of your healing? This week, I’m sitting down with Natalie Britton from Restored Whole to talk about abortion recovery, the power of forgiveness, and how God redeems even the most painful parts of our story. This conversation is tender, powerful, and full of grace. Find out more about Restored Whole at restoredwhole.co

From the moment you meet Jonny you feel his passion. He lives life loud not only in his love for music, his tattoos and his enthusiasm in all he does. As a child and young man, his passion left him lost, angry, and struggling until he found Christ. Through his new faith he found structure, hope, and freedom; at least for awhile. Was Jonny done with corporate church? Does he need a church family? G...

In this heartfelt episode, Jolene shares the incredible journey of welcoming her snowflake baby, Elijah, into their family. From the emotional decision to pursue embryo adoption to the moment they finally held him in their arms, she opens up about the highs, the challenges, and the deep faith that carried them through. Whether you're curious about embryo adoption, walking a similar path, or simply...

When Amanda began her career as an esthetician in 2001, it was a newly emerging field, but she was certain of her passion and quickly found success. However, there was one thing missing: a relationship with Christ. She sought that missing piece in many places until she finally experienced a transformative encounter with Jesus. Since that moment, Amanda has described herself as "madly in love with...

As a teen, Larena felt lost, but looking back, she can see how God used every experience—even the heartbreaking loss of a dear friend—to guide her toward her purpose. That loss led her to to salvation, completely transformed her life and then to Ireland as a missionary. Now, she and her husband, Chris, have planted a thriving church in Galway, Ireland, and are wholeheartedly committed to serving C...

Life dealt Satinka unimaginable hardships—an unstable home, foster care, divorce, and a teenage pregnancy—but through it all, she held onto faith. In this powerful episode, my dear friend shares her journey from pain to purpose, revealing how Jesus carried her through the darkest moments. Satinka went through 41 years not knowing who her biological father was and wishing for 3 things: to know his...

Jordan Peterson, Executive Vice President of Solle Naturals, joined us this week for a Holistic Perspective of business, health, and life. Jordan shares a wealth of knowledge from his years of experience in the Network Marketing industry, as well as some stories of "overcoming" that he has seen over the years.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Caleb Dutton , Worship Leader at Faith Church in Cedar Lake, Indiana, as he shares his deeply personal journey of faith, family, and redemption. Growing up as a pastor’s son, Caleb witnessed firsthand the challenges of ministry—but when his father walked away from both the church and their family, it left wounds that ran deep. Struggling with his own fait...

This week we meet Anita, a vibrant, caring, beautiful soul. Anita was married early, in fact she was married during her senior year of high school! After the births of 5 daughters her husband unfortunately passed away and left her a young widow; just as she was a young wife. Before his death Anita witnessed her dying husband look to the ceiling and with a smile on his face yell "Glory! Glory! Glor...

How does someone go from training for marathons and exercising 20 hours a week to sleeping 17 hours a day? For Denise Kuiper, that took 22 doctors and 7 years of trials and doubt and heartache to rectify. Denise's life took a strong turn, or possibly a halt, about 10 years ago. As she talks through her dark moments and the moments she felt like throwing in the towel, you will hear how Denise took...

What does it mean to live radically as a Christian? For the Neubauer Family it means that life is a great adventure; and with adventure comes joy and also comes challenges. Within a short time span the Neubauers grew from a comfortable family of 4 in NW Indiana, to a homeschooling, traveling family of 8. They followed the Lord's leading from the United States to Guatemala to a 40 acre farm where M...

What happens when you think you have a plan, but life pivots? Much like the classic scene from Friends - you move with it. For Doug and Kristen Bakker that's exactly what happened. Doug went in for a routine surgery on May 31, 2022 and their lives were uprooted. Kristen became full-time caretaker and Doug began to fight for his basics needs. Through this struggle Kristen's faith was strengthened a...

Join Kristen for a solo episode where she digs into how stress is a GIFT! Weird right, yes. But she breaks it down so you can't help but agree. A few resources she mentions: The stress quiz: takemystressquiz.com "Breaking Up with Stress: A Stress by Step Guide" available at this link: https://shorturl.at/yz0iV The 3 Day Mind Body Reset: trymytrialbox.com