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 relationship with God and a renewed sense of identity beyond wife and motherhood.

In this powerful conversation, Jenny shares how she turned her grief into growth, built a new life grounded in faith, and created a program to help others find healing through creativity and Christ-centered resilience.

You’ll walk away inspired by Jenny’s story of love, loss, redemption, and the reminder that even in our deepest sorrow, God is still writing a beautiful story.

Connect with Jenny: www.burbadesigns.com

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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 how identity in Christ—not motherhood, marriage, success, or a diagnosis—became the anchor that changed everything. She offers practical, grace-filled tools like renewing your mind (hello, Scripture + neuroscience), the “First 15” rhythm (worship, prayer, Word), and the power of keeping tiny promises to rebuild confidence when you’re in the trenches.

If you’ve ever felt like the waves just keep coming, this episode will remind you: bruised does not mean broken.

Connect with Brandi Linn

• Instagram: @thebrandilinn

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 hijack choices, and why compassion plus boundaries changes everything. He also shares simple, science-backed daily practices (from oxygen-loading breaths to pattern-breaking routines) that can help anyone move toward healing.

You’ll hear:

• The spiritual encounter that reoriented Dr. Kelly’s life and mission

• Why he says alcoholics are born and most drug addicts are made—and what that means for families

• A clear, hopeful reframe of “relapse,” identity, and self-sabotage

• Practical neuroscience tools to reset your day and your brain

• A call to see loved ones through the lens of truth and mercy

If you’ve ever loved someone battling addiction—or you’re rebuilding your own life—this episode will meet you with equal parts grit, grace, and actionable hope.

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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 Charlie’s legacy through faith, family, and truth, while offering encouragement for parents navigating these events with their children. They also dive into the true meaning of the separation of church and state, the history of the Johnson Amendment, and the work being done through the White House Faith Office to protect religious liberty for all Americans.

From standing firm during COVID, to mobilizing pastors nationwide, to his book Chasing After the Wind—Pastor Jackson’s story is one of courage, conviction, and resilience. This conversation will leave you both sobered and strengthened to keep running your race with faith and boldness.

Get his book here: books.jacksonlahmeyer.com

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), a whirlwind marriage to a narcissist, and the hard obedience of staying put when God was silent—only to watch Him resurrect her life in Cleveland and call her to write Samia, Come Forth.

This conversation is for anyone who’s ever felt brilliant and broken at the same time, labeled “bad,” or pressured by timelines that aren’t God’s. We talk identity in Christ, grave clothes vs. true freedom, counseling + community, and the daily prayer: “Lord, what do You want me to do today?”

You’ll hear about:

• Early trauma, shelters, and how lack of safety shapes a child’s worth

• “Brilliant and traumatized”: excelling at school while falling apart inside

• Same-sex attraction, partying, and the jail-cell surrender at 24

• Narcissistic love-bombing, grief, and why obedience often looks illogical

• “Grave clothes” and letting Jesus remove the residue of dead seasons

• Identity in Christ over every other label—good or bad.

  
  

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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 mental health.

• Why healing that leaves Jesus out will always fall short.

• The importance of recognizing thought patterns and grounding them in God’s truth.

• Kimberly’s own leap of faith to launch The Christian Method and build a Christ-centered practice.

If you’ve ever struggled with shame, anxiety, or the weight of “not being enough,” this episode will give you hope, clarity, and tools for lasting freedom.

🔗 Connect with Kimberly Christian

• Website: www.kimberlychristianlcsw.com

• Instagram: @kimberlychristianlcsw

• Facebook Group: Belief Based Healing Hub

• YouTube: Kimberly Christian, LCSW

  
  

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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 her “graveyard into a garden.”

Her story is one of deep pain, but also miraculous provision, restoration, and new beginnings—including a surprising love story and a renewed call to live from the Kingdom. If you’ve ever felt broken, abandoned, or unsure of what God is doing, this episode will remind you that He is faithful, He is near, and He’s still writing your story.

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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, hear, and say.

We talk candidly about comparison, seasons of social media silence, and the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit over the pressure to perform. You’ll hear real stories of transformation, from women breaking free from anxiety to finding deep community online and off.

Whether you’re in a dry season, wrestling with obedience, or ready to say yes to God’s next step for you—this conversation will remind you that your mission field might be closer than you think.

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—on a plane to write this healing resource.

Together, Kristen and Danielle unpack:

• Why grief feels heavier some days than others

• The grief of parenting transitions and lost dreams

• What the Bible teaches us about sorrow, healing, and God’s timing

• The connection between perimenopause, mental health, and hormonal support

• Why it’s okay to carry grief—but not alone

Whether you're grieving a person, a season, or a dream—this one will meet you where you are.

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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 journey of recovery—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. From months in a coma to learning how to live without sight, Kijuan’s resilience is a testament to what’s possible when faith, grit, and community come together.

You’ll hear how he redefined purpose, overcame depression, and now inspires others through his book, motivational speaking, and coaching. Whether you're facing your own storm or walking alongside someone who is, this episode will encourage you to shift your mindset, trust the process, and choose purpose over pain.

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🎙️ Tune in and be reminded: Even when we lose sight… we don’t have to lose vision.