Diary of an Overcomer Podcast
Diary of an Overcomer Podcast shares stories of women that have overcome trauma brought on by homelessness, addiction, or domestic violence. We dive into the those issues and discuss various tools that can be great resources in rebuilding a broken life. You will also find episodes where we discuss how to grow closer to God which is the BEST resource and the ultimate rebuilder of broken lives. So join us and let us know what you think!
Episodes
43 episodes
Looking Back on 40 Years
In this episode Carol and Jen talk about the last 40 years of Shepherd's Gate, what it started out as, and what the ministry has become. They also discuss the changing trends in addiction and homelessness. The conversation is interesting and in...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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Overcomer's Story- Angela Vidal
Carol and Jen are excited to welcome Angela Vidal, the future Director of Shepherd's Gate Brentwood! Angela's story is inspiring and her personality is contagious as she shares about how she came to work at Shepherd's Gate and how she feels abo...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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22:54
Just Jen- Sharing my Heart About Homelessness
This is a break from our regularly scheduled programming, as our host Jen Harp, shares her heart about people experiencing homelessness and gives her very simple ways to help one person at a time. If you have any questions or comme...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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Overcomer's Story- Jasmine Swearigen
In this episode, Carol and Jen welcome past Shepherd's Gate employee Jasmine Swearigen. Jasmine shares about her walk through addiction and her inspiring overcomer's story.To find out more about Shepherd's Gate go to our website at www....
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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28:31
Overcomer's Story- Sara Stoebe
In this episode Jen and Carol welcome Sara Stoebe as their guest on the podcast. Sara has an amazing story of overcoming domestic violence and addiction, she came to Shepherd's Gate when the ministry was in the original home and Alice Ann, the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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Overcomer's Story- Kerri
This episode Carol and Jen welcome one of our Alumni from over 12 years ago, Kerri Mueller! Kerri gradated from our Brentwood campus and over the past 12 years has stayed clean and sober and has helped other people struggling with addictions. S...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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23:57
Overcomer Story- Shannon
This is the 3rd testimony story in our our Shepherd's Gate 40th Anniversary celebration on the podcast!In this episode, Carol and Jen sit down with Shannon, a graduate of Shepherd's Gate. Shannon shares about why she came to Shepherd's ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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39:49
Overcomer's Story- Sunee DeBolt Neugent
In this episode we welcome another past graduate from Shepherd's Gate, Sunee! Sunee first came to Shepherd's Gate in 2001 and in the last 23 years she has allowed God to create an amazing life for her and her girls, take a listen and be inspire...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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30:04
Overcomer's Story- Charla Skinner
In this episode we are so excited for you to meet Charla Skinner! Charla graduated from Shepherd's Gate 19 years ago and the Lord has used her to do mighty works in His name! Her story starts as one of abuse and addiction until she finds Jesus ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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15:40
Interview- Terri Dominguez
In this episode of Diary of an Overcomer, Carol and Jen welcome long-time Shepherd's Gate staff member, Terri Dominguez. Terri started out in the ministry volunteering and over the past 18 years has worked in a variety of roles which has helped...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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38:56
Overcomer's Story- Autumn
When Autumn married her husband she had no idea the kind of abuse she would receive at his hands. Lots of fear and shame as she would flee from him only to return days or weeks later, until she came to Shepherd's Gate! Autumn shares her story o...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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26:04
How to Start a Nonprofit- AliceAnn's Story
This year, 2024, Shepherd’s Gate turns 40!! Yep, that’s right it has been 40 years since the doors of our first shelter opened and began serving women and children in the Bay Area of California. And in today’s episode we are going to be shar...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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6:25
Annette Bermudez- Overcoming Financial Burdens
In today's episode of Diary of an Overcomer, Carol and Jen welcome Annette Bermudez to the podcast. Annette works at Patelco Credit Union and volunteers at Shepherd's Gate to teach the women how to get their credit and finances in order. This i...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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28:26
Overcomer's Toolbox- Trusting God
On this episode of Diary of an Overcomer, Carol and Jen discuss another tool to help you overcome hard circumstances- TRUSTING IN GOD. They cover-Trust definedWhat NOT trusting God looks like What...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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31:58
Overcomer's Toolbox- Prayer
In this episode Carol and Jen discuss prayer. In an Overcomer's life there are certain tools that they have used in overcoming whatever obstacles were in their way. In the next three episodes we will be discussing those foundational tools. The ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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33:51
STORY TIME- Jay's story
In this episode Carol shares another great story about an overcomer. Jay was a mom trying to make ends meet while battling addiction. Every time Jay took a step forward it felt like two steps back until she ended up living in the b...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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15:44
SMART Recovery
In this episode, Carol and Jen are joined by Shepherd's Gate program staff, Alicia and Brittany, to discuss an innovative new recovery program called SMART Recovery. (https://www.smartrecovery.org ) This program is not just for addictions...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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24:50
STORY TIME- Betty's story of homelessness
Betty's life started off rocky, with her dad disappearing out of her life at a young age because of his conviction as a sex offender. Carol shares her story of tragedy and triumph in this episode.Betty's story is one we have heard often...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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13:57
STORY TIME- Shay's story of overcoming a violent marriage.
WARNING: This podcast contains a story of domestic abuse and may not be appropriate for all audiences. This podcast episode is a new type of episode called STORY TIME where we are simply sharing a story of an Overcomer.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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12:13
Lethal Weapon- Tranq is the New Drug Killing the Nation
In this episode Carol and Jen discuss a new drug combination that is causing the user to experience a "zombie-like" state, rotting flesh and a painful come down, making it even harder to get off the drug. Editor's note: the vie...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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26:16
Forgiving What You Cannot Forget
In this episode, Carol and Jen talk forgiveness and review the book by Lysa Terkeurst, "Forgiving What You Cannot Forget." From the book-"Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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36:26
Overcomer's Story- April Poulter
Join Carol and Jen on this episode of Diary of an Overcomer as they welcome their guest April Poulter. April shares in this episode her story of addiction and her walk-through to recovery and understanding the 12 steps and what it means to subm...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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26:10
Sex Trafficking- Truths vs Myths
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.On this episode of Diary of an Overcomer we are so pleased to have with us Nicole Phillips of Lavished Ministries in Florida. Nicole's heart for women in the commercial sex industry as well...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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36:17
Overcomer Story- Jesus, The Real Christmas Story
In this Christmas episode, Carol and Jen invited Mark Wollan to discuss how often we can miss the impact of Christmas when we stray from the Biblical text. It’s surprising how much of our thinking (even for Christians) is informed by Christmas ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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33:21
Suicide: The Things We Need To Know
Every 16.2 seconds someone takes their own life in the U.S.That is staggering.On this episode we talk with Marsha McInnis of NAMI Tri-Valley, an organization that helps people and families dealing with mental health issues. We talk abou...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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38:13
