Overwhelmed to Overcomer

Do you have big dreams rooted in an even bigger God … but most days, those dreams seem impossibly far out of reach?Welcome to Overwhelmed to Overcomer podcast, where we unpack and celebrate the unique purpose the Lord has given each of us, and how we can walk it out more fully - with deeper JOY - today, right in the midst of the madness.Together, we will come to trust the Father's deep love for us and our incredible value as one of His children, called to steward well the gifts He's given us … we will unpack and walk out our own unique, God-given purpose … and we will encourage one another to operate in that purpose in our daily lives with courage, leaning into the support of fellow sojourners.In this podcast, you'll find practical, tactical steps; honest conversations; and my-heart-to-yours invitations to rest and receive at the feet of the God who sees you as you steward well His calling for your life. The Lord has called us to do a thing - and He'll not only equip us, but also fo

Overwhelmed to Overcomer is a religion podcast hosted by Anna H. McLaughlin, with 138 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Anna H. McLaughlin hosts Overwhelmed to Overcomer, a religion show with 138 episodes published.

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  Episode #139

  He MUST Increase ...

  Sep 24, 202621 min

  Episode Description In this solo episode, Anna continues her ongoing conversation on humility, reflecting on the tension between recognizing our sinful nature and staying fixated on it. Using the story of Edmund from C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Anna illustrates what it looks like to be so fixed on God's face that we become "oblivious to the accuser" — no longer consumed by shame or self-condemnation. She reminds listeners that awareness of our brokenness should lead us deeper into God's grace, not further into self-focus, and closes with a personal prayer-journal reflection on resting in God's easy yoke. Key Points True humility isn't endless self-focus on our sin — it's a gaze that keeps returning to God. Edmund's posture before Aslan (ignoring the witch's accusations) models freedom from shame and self-condemnation. God is fully just and fully merciful — we don't need to know the "why" behind our own or others' trials. Not everything difficult is punishment for sin ("we don't live in a karma world"). Self-justification pulls us back under the law; grace has already settled the matter. The deeper our awareness of our brokenness, the louder our praise of God's grace should be — it's a counterweight, not a dead end. Encouragement to release guilt by agreeing with the accusation and moving straight to trust: "So what? My God knows what to do with someone like me." Scriptures Referenced Galatians (paraphrased) — on seeking righteousness through the law Psalms (paraphrased, David's awareness of sin "ever before me") Matthew 11:30 (paraphrased) — "My yoke is easy, and my burden is light" John 9 (paraphrased) — the man born blind, "so the works of God might be displayed" 1 Corinthians 1:27 (paraphrased) — God using the weak to shame the strong Books & Resources Mentioned The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe — C.S. Lewis - https://a.co/d/03cqlrMb The Horse and His Boy — C.S. Lewis - https://a.co/d/01RnL1v3 Hymn: "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ka7bVQmbnk Reference to a past "Hot Mess Express" episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hot-mess-express/id1714745503?i=1000766597412 Connect Leave a Review — Enjoying the show? A review helps more people find it - and we appreciate it SO much! Overwhelmed to Overcomer - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Book a Curiosity Call — Want someone walking alongside you as you learn to trust the Holy Spirit's leading? Book here! https://calendly.com/annahmclaughlin/coaching-curiosity-call Just Like Paradise — Are you looking for your next beach getaway? We'd love to host you at Just Like Paradise in Oak Island, NC! See if our space fits your needs here: airbnb.com/h/justlikeparadise ... and then contact me on Instagram @sheconsidersafield or at 704.810.1181 for 10% off your stay! Referral gift — AND....... refer a friend who books a stay with us at Just Like Paradise ... we'll send you $100 cash as a thank you! MUSIC CREDITS Theme music: Brave New World ASLC-1BEF9A9E-9E9D609662 Artist: Fantoms Inspiring Hopeful Audio source: Jamendo Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich ASLC-2B505EF3-E9CD4817A6

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  Episode #138

  Joy Is Not the Absence of Hard: Finding Peace in the Unglorious Middle with Jenna Schutt

  Sep 17, 202648 min

  Episode Description "Choose joy" sounds great on a bumper sticker - but it doesn't tell you how. Jenna Schutt, a former cardiac RN and bone marrow transplant survivor, joins Anna to reframe joy as something you train, not something you summon. Diagnosed at 30 with a rare, incurable bone marrow disease, Jenna has walked through 10+ rounds of chemo, a stem cell transplant, and ongoing treatment while raising two boys and she's learned that faith, peace, and joy are still accessible in the middle of the hard. She shares her simple framework for building what she calls The Joy Reflex™, so that when the storm hits, your first response is already trained. Key Points You don't learn to swim in the middle of a storm. Reflexes are built beforehand — joy works the same way. Lay down comparison. Your hard doesn't have to be "big enough" to qualify you for faith, peace, and joy. Step one: name your hard. Faith doesn't deny reality — it decides what leads you through it. Step two: flip it. Ask what God says about the situation, and find one or two verses that land, not a hundred. Read them out loud; you'll feel which one is yours. Anchor it to something you already do. Grabbing the cane, starting the car, praying over meals, a phone lock screen — attach the words to an existing trigger. The science backs it. Neuroplasticity: speaking, hearing, and walking it out builds the pathway. Your brain believes what your mouth rehearses. Motivation vs. dedication. Motivation is circumstantial and hits snooze. Dedication shows up regardless of feeling. The staircase. No one expects you to reach the top in one step physically — stop demanding it spiritually. Just the next faithful step. Anna's addition: the coffee cup spills what's in it. Hard seasons don't create what comes out of us; they reveal it. The line of the episode: joy is not the absence of hard — it's the presence of Jesus in the middle of it. Scriptures Referenced Psalm 118:17 — "I will live and not die" Ephesians 6:10 — strong in the Lord and the power of His might Nehemiah 8:10 — the joy of the Lord is my strength Philippians 4:6–8 — don't be anxious; think on these things Philippians 4:7 — peace that passes all understanding 2 Timothy 1:7 — power, love, and a sound mind Romans 12:2 — transformed by the renewing of your mind Psalm 118:24 — this is the day the Lord has made Matthew 11:30 — my yoke is easy, my burden is light Malachi 3:3 — the refiner of silver and gold (Anna attributes this to Psalms in the episode; Psalm 66:10 uses similar refining language if you'd rather cite that) Resources Mentioned Jenna's 7-Day Joy Reflex Guide — a week of guided training to start building the reflex - https://jenna-schutt-7kfmcu.subscribepage.io/ Connect with Jenna - https://www.jennaschutt.com/ Anna's habit tracker (Included in the Guide) — one habit, why it matters, and a scripture to return to when you drop the ball - from-overwhelmed-to-overcomer.subscribepage.io Connect Leave a Review — Enjoying the show? A review helps more people find it - and we appreciate it SO much! Overwhelmed to Overcomer - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Book a Curiosity Call — Want someone walking alongside you as you learn to trust the Holy Spirit's leading? Book here! https://calendly.com/annahmclaughlin/coaching-curiosity-call Just Like Paradise — Are you looking for your next beach getaway? We'd love to host you at Just Like Paradise in Oak Island, NC! See if our space fits your needs here: airbnb.com/h/justlikeparadise ... and then contact me on Instagram @sheconsidersafield or at 704.810.1181 for 10% off your stay! Referral gift — AND....... refer a friend who books a stay with us at Just Like Paradise ... we'll send you $100 cash as a thank you! MUSIC CREDITS Theme music: Brave New World ASLC-1BEF9A9E-9E9D609662 Artist: Fantoms Inspiring Hopeful Audio source: Jamendo Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich ASLC-2B505EF3-E9CD4817A6

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  Episode #137

  The Joy of Being Nothing

  Sep 10, 202610 min

  Description: Anna reflects on a paradox at the heart of the Christian faith: true exaltation comes through embracing our own "nothingness" before God. Drawing from Andrew Murray's classic work on humility, she invites listeners into a posture of surrender — becoming empty vessels so God's glory can fill and flow through them. Key Points: We tend to resist admitting weakness, but the Christian call is to decrease so Christ can increase (John the Baptist's model) Humility isn't about earthly reward — the "exaltation" God promises is deeper abiding with Him, not achievement or status Christ himself walked the earth as "nothing," a vessel of the Father — this is our model Andrew Murray: the emptier we are before God, the fuller and faster His glory flows in Invitation: each morning, sink into the "nothingness" of Christ's grave in prayer (posture matters — kneeling, face down, arms outstretched) as an act of surrender Scripture Referenced: James 4:10 / 1 Peter 5:6 (paraphrased: "Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up") John 3:30 (paraphrased: "He must increase, I must decrease") Books & Resources Mentioned: Humility by Andrew Murray - https://a.co/d/021OLXTa The True Vine by Andrew Murray - https://a.co/d/0eB5eqbe Let's Talk Coaching! Are you ready to close the gap between where you are and where you feel called to go? Whether you're stuck on what's next … need a shot of encouragement … or have some past hurts that need tending, I'd be honored to serve as your coach as you work through this season. Schedule a call today to unlock your next breakthrough! https://calendly.com/annahmclaughlin/coaching-curiosity-call If you have questions before booking the curiosity call, feel free to message me at 704.810.1181 or on Instagram at @‌sheconsidersafield! Connect Leave a Review — Enjoying the show? A review helps more people find it - and we appreciate it SO much! Overwhelmed to Overcomer - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Book a Curiosity Call — Want someone walking alongside you as you learn to trust the Holy Spirit's leading? Book here! https://calendly.com/annahmclaughlin/coaching-curiosity-call Just Like Paradise — Are you looking for your next beach getaway? We'd love to host you at Just Like Paradise in Oak Island, NC! See if our space fits your needs here: airbnb.com/h/justlikeparadise ... and then contact me on Instagram @sheconsidersafield or at 704.810.1181 for 10% off your stay! Referral gift — AND....... refer a friend who books a stay with us at Just Like Paradise ... we'll send you $100 cash as a thank you! MUSIC CREDITS Theme music: Brave New World ASLC-1BEF9A9E-9E9D609662 Artist: Fantoms Inspiring Hopeful Audio source: Jamendo Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich ASLC-2B505EF3-E9CD4817A6

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  Episode #136

  Buried, Not Broken: Finding Freedom After Trauma with Mia Godfrey

  Sep 3, 202652 min

  Description Anna sits down with Mia Godfrey — certified Life Coach, Bible Counselor, speaker, and author — for a raw conversation about surviving trauma, addiction, grief, and rebuilding faith and identity from the ground up. Mia shares her journey from communist Romania to the U.S., losing her father and first husband, caring for her dying sister, and how community and surrender — not self-improvement — became her path to healing. A powerful reminder that our brokenness doesn't disqualify us; it qualifies us to serve. Key Points Mia grew up under Romania's communist regime, facing extreme food/water/heat restrictions and government control After her father's death at 18, she struggled with alcohol addiction in silence and shame Moved to the U.S. in 2008 to marry her first husband, a Knoxville police officer; he passed in 2015 Lost her Romanian citizenship and couldn't return home, later replaced addiction with overworking (3 jobs) In 2023, caring for and losing her sister to ovarian cancer became a turning point — learning she "couldn't do this alone" Healing came through community: neighbors leaving food, sitting with her in grief, small acts of presence Key theme: "It didn't happen to me, it happened for me" — reframing hardship as purpose Discusses "idols" of identity — her years-long attachment to high heels as a symbol of control/confidence, and the freedom of letting go Remarried in 2020 to her husband Gabra; co-authored Second Sunrise Together on trust, marriage, and blended families Runs the "Reset to Purpose Retreat," helping women identify the false beliefs trauma creates Central message: brokenness qualifies us to serve — surrender means giving God the outcome, not the self-focus Scripture Mentioned Proverbs 3:5–6 — "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding." Books & Resources Mentioned Buried, Not Broken: A Memoir of Survival, Sisterhood, and Starting Over — Mia Godfrey Second Sunrise Together — Mia Godfrey (co-written with her husband) https://miagodfrey.com/books/ Find Mia: https://miagodfrey.com/ Let's Talk Coaching! Are you ready to close the gap between where you are and where you feel called to go? Whether you're stuck on what's next … need a shot of encouragement … or have some past hurts that need tending, I'd be honored to serve as your coach as you work through this season. Schedule a call today to unlock your next breakthrough! https://calendly.com/annahmclaughlin/coaching-curiosity-call If you have questions before booking the curiosity call, feel free to message me at 704.810.1181 or on Instagram at @‌sheconsidersafield! Connect Leave a Review — Enjoying the show? A review helps more people find it - and we appreciate it SO much! Overwhelmed to Overcomer - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Book a Curiosity Call — Want someone walking alongside you as you learn to trust the Holy Spirit's leading? Book here! https://calendly.com/annahmclaughlin/coaching-curiosity-call Just Like Paradise — Are you looking for your next beach getaway? We'd love to host you at Just Like Paradise in Oak Island, NC! See if our space fits your needs here: airbnb.com/h/justlikeparadise ... and then contact me on Instagram @sheconsidersafield or at 704.810.1181 for 10% off your stay! Referral gift — AND....... refer a friend who books a stay with us at Just Like Paradise ... we'll send you $100 cash as a thank you! MUSIC CREDITS Theme music: Brave New World ASLC-1BEF9A9E-9E9D609662 Artist: Fantoms Inspiring Hopeful Audio source: Jamendo Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich ASLC-2B505EF3-E9CD4817A6

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  Episode #135

  We Can't Fight a Battle on All Fronts

  Aug 27, 202621 min

  Description: In this solo encouragement episode, Anna reminds listeners that they don't have to excel in every area of life at once — especially during transitional seasons like back-to-school. Drawing on the phrase "you cannot fight a battle on all fronts," she offers permission to let lesser priorities slide while focusing energy on the one or two areas that matter most right now. Key Points: You can only fight one battle well at a time — identify your "unique front" today and let other things wait. Big rocks to consider: chronic illness, aging parents, marriage struggles, job stress, kids' transitions. The "keep the ship afloat" metaphor — in a storm, you don't need to stay on course, just stay upright. "Dying at the door" — meltdowns often hit right before relief (e.g., bedtime), because we're running on empty, not because the moment itself is a crisis. Releasing expectations of others is an act of love, not a concession — modeled by Christ, who needed nothing from us to be "okay." Weaknesses aren't failures — they're often the flip side of your unique gifts, and God fills the gaps through other people. If life feels ordinary/stable, ask: where am I called to grow (not just survive)? Let's Talk Coaching! Are you ready to close the gap between where you are and where you feel called to go? Whether you're stuck on what's next … need a shot of encouragement … or have some past hurts that need tending, I'd be honored to serve as your coach as you work through this season. Schedule a call today to unlock your next breakthrough! https://calendly.com/annahmclaughlin/coaching-curiosity-call If you have questions before booking the curiosity call, feel free to message me at 704.810.1181 or on Instagram at @‌sheconsidersafield! Connect Leave a Review — Enjoying the show? A review helps more people find it - and we appreciate it SO much! Overwhelmed to Overcomer - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Book a Curiosity Call — Want someone walking alongside you as you learn to trust the Holy Spirit's leading? Book here! https://calendly.com/annahmclaughlin/coaching-curiosity-call Just Like Paradise — Are you looking for your next beach getaway? We'd love to host you at Just Like Paradise in Oak Island, NC! See if our space fits your needs here: airbnb.com/h/justlikeparadise ... and then contact me on Instagram @sheconsidersafield or at 704.810.1181 for 10% off your stay! Referral gift — AND....... refer a friend who books a stay with us at Just Like Paradise ... we'll send you $100 cash as a thank you! MUSIC CREDITS Theme music: Brave New World ASLC-1BEF9A9E-9E9D609662 Artist: Fantoms Inspiring Hopeful Audio source: Jamendo Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich ASLC-2B505EF3-E9CD4817A6

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