The Overcomers Podcast

This week we welcome Ingrid DeJong, a friend and mentor! I met Ingrid in the midst of a crazy time in 2020, and she quickly became like family. Watching her struggle with her health over the last couple years was so difficult, and yet so beautiful to see it come full circle in her healing as you'll hear in the episode. We start with breath, we live in breath, and we end when that breath ends. How...

Pattie DeBoer is this week's guest! Pattie is a local mom, grandma, and great grandmother who uses painting as her ministry. Patties shares how even in the midst of suffering, she found joy in the Lord - and used that to be her strength.

This week we welcome Elisabeth Garner, a longtime friend of Kristen's. Elisabeth Garner is a master of suspense romance, blending heart-pounding tension with witty banter and powerhouse characters. As an author, editor, and graphic designer, she crafts stories that linger long after the last page. As an editor, she helps authors polish their works into something even more magnificent. As a graphic...

This week we have a solo episode with Kristen Bruinius! As Christians we often have the misconception that God won't let anything bad happen to us, but in reality God promises suffering. YET - in that suffering there is hope - through Jesus Christ and eternity in heaven.

This week we welcome Lauren Mink! Lauren is a local mom and financial adviser who tells her story of letting go of control as her world fell apart. In a short time she and her family faced a cancer diagnosis, a failing business, Covid19 and more. She dusted herself off and came out stronger knowing that there is an art to imperfection, and God is in it all. To work with Lauren visit: http://Lauren...

This week Katie DeGraff joined the podcast! Katie is a CCM artist who most recently formed The DeGraffs with her husband Curt and daughter Gracyn. For Katie Music IS Ministry; and her passion bleeds through. Do yourself a favor and listen to The DeGraffs here: https://youtu.be/s6G7SeivUKc?si=fBuhy3qOKGs6vbHH

This week Giandrea joins us to tell the story of her son Zyair who was born with a heart defect. After a severe infection and long seizure, Zy suffered brain damage. In the midst of this storm Gia, Zy, and her husband show their faith that God is the Great Physician, and find peace in the face of adversity. Be sure to follow Gia on TikTok to see all of Zys World here: https://www.tiktok.com/@zyswo...

This week we welcome Shadae Moore; local Indiana homeschooling mom of 5, married for 10 years. From the outside she looks like she has a "perfect" life, but you will hear it wasn't always that simple. God transformed Shadae, her husband, and her marriage in the way ONLY God can! Follow Shadea at OneDayMoore on most platforms.

Network Marketing Scam? Wait, but Kristen you're a network marketer? I am. And I also think there's a lot to be said on this topic. Hope you enjoy hearing from the perspective of someone who has been a network marketer for over a decade.

This week we welcome Tyler Charlebois, Anxiety Coach! Tyler specializes in helping those who struggle with fears, phobias, and beyond in an innovative way using humor, science and more. You can find Tyler on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tyler.charlebois/

Overcomers is back after taking a summer off! This is a very personal episode sharing about my intense phobia and fear of flying and how the Lord delivered me from that fear through faithfulness, prayer, and some very talented people in my life.

This week's powerful episode is with Pastor Mike Chong Perkinson, author of "Radically Living, Quietly Dying" and many other books. We have a powerful conversation about his 3 attempted suicides, the power and darkness shame has on us, and the GIFT Christ gives us - if only we will reach out and accept it. I highly recommend you read his book. You'll find it here: https://amzn.to...

Today is my 41st birthday and I'm being BRAVE and sharing about my 40th year... which was one of my toughest. You all held my hand through it via this podcast - without even realizing it. It's my prayer that you find Jesus - the Hope of all Hopes in this episode.

Join the conversation with Mariana Naglosky. 5 years ago life changed for Mariana and her children forever. She not only escaped her abuser, she also fell into the arms of Jesus. Mariana shares her PASSION for Jesus and life in general. She details some very tough parts of her life, but knows she has a special adorning that only comes through Christ.

Chelsea Hill - the TikTok sensation in the making! Chelsea's channel StomuchToLivefor details life with an Ostomy, attempting to stop the stigma associated with it. She is brave, bold, and the sweetest thing ever. She shows that life with an ostomy is full, happy, and genuinely better for her post surgery, and gives a unique perspective to all of us.

This week's powerful episode features Jill Klee, mom of 2 beautiful daughters and local advocate for drug addiction awareness. Jill knows first hand hand quickly addiction can ruin your life and body and now focuses on sharing with local youth, adults, law enforcement, churches and beyond.

Meet Lisa Tucker, new author of " For You: Sharing My Story of Overcoming Abuse, For You, For Freedom" As her book description states: "Lisa’s childhood was filled with love and adventure—but also the trauma of immense abuse. This early pain led to various difficulties throughout her life; however, her undergirding strength can be seen as her life has been anchored to her God. As yo...

Will you praise Him in the Storm? Will you let "Jesus take the wheel?" While that's a great country music song, it is also such beautiful imagery. In this week's episode Becky Dykstra shares about clinging to her faith through infertility, and then a cancer diagnosis and beyond. She sets a great example of what a Proverbs 31 women looks like, and one I admire personally! Find mor...

This week we welcome Jaclyn Lenting! Jackie shares openly the tears and heartache that came with their secondary infertility struggles. So often we ask "why?" and find ourselves on our knees - as Jackie did as well. Yet, there's Hope too. A Trace of Hope. For those who don't know Jackie personally, that title doesn't have a ton of meaning. But if you do, you'll know that...

This week we welcome Becky Edwards! Becky shares how as a child she was forbidden from going to church and how she found Christ in the most unique way. She shares that God was GOOD through it all and now she uses her testimony to inspires her family, students, and friends. This week's sponsors: Soar Boutique LLC: You can message Deb on any social or reach out to her directly at 219 682 5333 No...

How often does God have a plan that is so much better than the one we have for ourselves? How often do we try to hold on to control? This week you'll hear from Kim Keevers who tells the beautiful story of the road to adoption, and how God orchestrated the perfect family for her in the perfect way, even though there was pain and hurt along the way. For more information on the Trial Boxes visit...

This week we meet Melissa Krabbe, a women who paved the way for women in the motorcycle industry. Along the way Melissa found herself caught up in addiction, and hit her low, lows until she realized this was not the life she wanted. Through organizations like AA and Celebrate Recover and the mentorship of amazing women, Melissa turned her life around and now lives a life of giving back to those wh...

This week we welcome Mary Ekhoff to the podcast. Her oldest son was diagnosed with a Rare Genetic Disorder called PKU. She talks about the trials associated with this disorder, and how it has affected her family, her relationships and her faith. To check out the Trial Boxes click www.trymytrialbox.com ⁠⁠ !

This week we took a break from guests and focused on friendships. This is an adaptation of a talk I gave to a local Mom's group. Hope you enjoy it! And... we have our first official sponsor! Thank you Goldie Goods for being willing. Check them out at www.shopgoldiegoods.com. And don't forget to get your trial box at www.trymytrialbox.com.

In the rawest interview yet, Kristen sits down with Sylvia Rowland who recalls a full 360 story of God's grace, forgiveness and triumph through some of her toughest times in life. God does indeed forgive those who have had abortions, and He can use us too! For more information Healing Hearts Ministry click here. For more information on care net visit: https://www.care-net.org/ To check out the Tri...