Challenges Won't Stop Me
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsChallenges. Uggh. Life is full of challenges. How do you navigate those unexpected turns in your path? You could crumble and believe life isn't fair, giving that challenge permission to defeat you. But that's not you who you are. Neither are the courageous women who our host, Melony Brown, interviews. These women chose to fight to overcome life's tough challenges. They share their stories, as well as the strategies and habits that strengthened them and helped them maintain a 'challenges won't stop me' mindset.Throughout the season, Melony publishes video solocasts to share messages and resources to strengthen you for your current challenges and those that are right around the corner. Discover what kind of journey navigator you are when life's tough challenges intersect your path. Take the quiz at journeyonquiz.comInterested in sharing your overcomer story? Email me at [email protected] book "Challenges Won't Stop Me: An Interactive Survival Guide for Overcoming & Thriving" is available on Amazon.
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16: The Breast Cancer Survivor Sisters
February 21, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWhy wait until October to spread breast cancer awareness? Especially if you have two sisters who have the BRCA1 gene and fought to overcomer breast cancer with the most positive attitudes and lots of laughter! Sisters Brenda and Bernadette, along with their older sister and brother tested positive for the BRCA1 gene. Listen in to learn how each sister handled knowing she had the gene and what that meant for her treatment. All of the overcomers I interview have positive attitudes throughout...
15: Operation Snatch Back - Hardships Are Opportunities for Growth
February 07, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBHardships are a fact of life. Some of our nation's young people experience abuse, gang violence, bullying, poverty, drug addictions, and educational struggles. These hardships and many others invite hopelessness and a lack of purpose. My guest, Ron Green of Operation Snatch Back, is passionate about stepping into the lives of at-risk youth to teach life skills that will give them the tools they need to be successful in life. As a teen and young adult, Ron made poor decisions that left him...
15: Operation Snatch Back - Hardships Are Opportunities for Growth with Ron Green
February 07, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBHardships are a fact of life. Some of our nation's young people experience abuse, gang violence, bullying, poverty, drug addictions, and educational struggles. These hardships and many others invite hopelessness and a lack of purpose. My guest, Ron Green of Operation Snatch Back, is passionate about stepping into the lives of at-risk youth to teach life skills that will give them the tools they need to be successful in life. As a teen and young adult, Ron made poor decisions that left him...
14: Unwanted No More with BJ Garrett
January 17, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBFrom early childhood, my guest BJ Garrett, felt unloved and unwanted. Sexual abuse by a family member scarred her. Those emotional wounds led her to make poor choices as a young teen and young adult. BJ faced many zigzags in her life. She knew she was running away from the God who was pursuing her. Then she met several Jesus-loving people who loved her just as she was - wounds and all. BJ shares her story in her new book, Unwanted No More. She and I discuss parts of her book and how accept...
14: Unwanted No More with BJ Garrett
January 17, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBFrom early childhood, my guest BJ Garrett, felt unloved and unwanted. Sexual abuse by a family member scarred her. Those emotional wounds led her to make poor choices as a young teen and young adult. BJ faced many zigzags in her life. She knew she was running away from the God who was pursuing her. Then she met several Jesus-loving people who loved her just as she was - wounds and all. BJ shares her story in her new book, Unwanted No More. She and I discuss parts of her book and how accept...
14: Unwanted No More
January 17, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBFrom early childhood, my guest BJ Garrett, felt unloved and unwanted. Sexual abuse by a family member scarred her. Those emotional wounds led her to make poor choices as a young teen and young adult. BJ faced many zigzags in her life. She knew she was running away from the God who was pursuing her. Then she met several Jesus-loving people who loved her just as she was - wounds and all. BJ shares her story in her new book, Unwanted No More. She and I discuss parts of her book and how accept...
13: Creativity Is a Healing Force
January 03, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBWhen we are in the trenches, we often feel overwhelmed. Thoughts swirl in our head at a dizzying pace. We oftentimes stuff our emotions, because they feel too big to process. What if creativity could invite healing? My guest, Amy Markham, shares how creative living practices helped her express her bottled up emotions and overpowering thoughts during her fight with cancer. She found reconnecting with creative processes reminded her of her passions and purpose. Check out her podcast titled...
13: Creativity Is a Healing Force with Amy Markham
January 03, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBWhen we are in the trenches, we often feel overwhelmed. Thoughts swirl in our head at a dizzying pace. We oftentimes stuff our emotions, because they feel too big to process. What if creativity could invite healing? My guest, Amy Markham, shares how creative living practices helped her express her bottled up emotions and overpowering thoughts during her fight with cancer. She found reconnecting with creative processes reminded her of her passions and purpose. Check out her podcast titled...
11: Connection: A Key to Preventing Suicide, Part 1 with Tracy Hurst
September 04, 2019 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBSeptember is National Suicide Awareness Month. Suicide is a topic we'd rather avoid. It's uncomfortable. There often are no answers. But, it's a topic we must discuss. And we must learn as much as we can with the intention of preventing as many suicides as possible. My guest, Tracy Hurst, struggled as an adolescent with depression and had suicidal ideations. Now she is a licensed professional counselor with a heart for anyone who struggles with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. ...
12: Connection: A Key to Preventing Suicide, Part 2 with Tracy Hurst
September 04, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBSeptember is National Suicide Awareness Month. Suicide is a topic we'd rather avoid. It's uncomfortable. There often are no answers. But, it's a topic we must discuss. And we must learn as much as we can with the intention of preventing as many suicides as possible. My guest, Tracy Hurst, struggled as an adolescent with depression and had suicidal ideations. Now she is a licensed professional counselor with a heart for anyone who struggles with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. ...
12: Connection: A Key to Preventing Suicide, Part 2
September 04, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBSeptember is National Suicide Awareness Month. Suicide is a topic we'd rather avoid. It's uncomfortable. There often are no answers. But, it's a topic we must discuss. And we must learn as much as we can with the intention of preventing as many suicides as possible. My guest, Tracy Hurst, struggled as an adolescent with depression and had suicidal ideations. Now she is a licensed professional counselor with a heart for anyone who struggles with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. ...
11: Connection: A Key to Preventing Suicide, Part 1
September 04, 2019 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBSeptember is National Suicide Awareness Month. Suicide is a topic we'd rather avoid. It's uncomfortable. There often are no answers. But, it's a topic we must discuss. And we must learn as much as we can with the intention of preventing as many suicides as possible. My guest, Tracy Hurst, struggled as an adolescent with depression and had suicidal ideations. Now she is a licensed professional counselor with a heart for anyone who struggles with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. ...
10: Parenting with Purpose: the FAIR way with Kenn Kington
August 01, 2019 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBParenting is not for wimps! Because parenting can be hard, most parents are eager to hear great parenting advice as each age presents a different set of challenges. Learning from those who have gone before us and lived through it is one of the best ways to be a better parent. Kenn Kington, comedian and motivational speaker, joins us for another episode to share the wisdom he's gained in parenting his four kids. Make sure you have a pen to take some notes about parenting the FAIR way. Impl...
10: Parenting with Purpose: the FAIR way
August 01, 2019 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBParenting is not for wimps! Because parenting can be hard, most parents are eager to hear great parenting advice as each age presents a different set of challenges. Learning from those who have gone before us and lived through it is one of the best ways to be a better parent. Kenn Kington, comedian and motivational speaker, joins us for another episode to share the wisdom he's gained in parenting his four kids. Make sure you have a pen to take some notes about parenting the FAIR way. Impl...
09: Looking for God in All the Wrong Places with Athena Dean Holtz
July 11, 2019 23:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBYou may have heard of new age practices or cults (even Christian ones), but you likely don't know how one becomes involved in one or what day to day life is like. In this episode, we explore both. My guest, Athena Dean Holtz, dabbled in several new age practices. In her book, Full Circle, she explained, "The enemy used my hunger to know God to draw me into his lies. Because I didn't know the truth, I was easy prey for the counterfeit." Athena not only shares what her life was like while e...
09: Looking for God in All the Wrong Places
July 11, 2019 23:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBYou may have heard of new age practices or cults (even Christian ones), but you likely don't know how one becomes involved in one or what day to day life is like. In this episode, we explore both. My guest, Athena Dean Holtz, dabbled in several new age practices. In her book, Full Circle, she explained, "The enemy used my hunger to know God to draw me into his lies. Because I didn't know the truth, I was easy prey for the counterfeit." Athena not only shares what her life was like while e...
08: Beauty for Ashes: The Gift of Grief with Maegan Knight
June 07, 2019 00:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBMy interview with Maegan came about in a unique way. Knowing about the ministry, at least ten mutual friends from church said I needed to interview Maegan as she had an incredible story. I’m so glad I followed their advice as her story is truly a beautiful one of God turning her ashes into beauty. The phrase beauty for ashes comes from Isaiah 61:1-2. It says, “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me . . . to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those w...
08: Beauty for Ashes: The Gift of Grief
June 07, 2019 00:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBMy interview with Maegan came about in a unique way. Knowing about the ministry, at least ten mutual friends from church said I needed to interview Maegan as she had an incredible story. I’m so glad I followed their advice as her story is truly a beautiful one of God turning her ashes into beauty. The phrase beauty for ashes comes from Isaiah 61:1-2. It says, “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me . . . to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those w...
07: Joy & Laughter When Life Zigzags with Kenn Kington
May 02, 2019 17:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBIt's always a great day when you can spend it with someone who makes you laugh! Kenn Kington - comedian, motivational speaker, author, and occasional fill-in pastor - joins us to discuss how laughter helps us have a different perspective when life zigzags. Kenn's always observing life and sees what most of us miss. When he retells stories about what he's observed, it's easy to see the humor in even the toughest of situations. "It's impossible to laugh and worry at the same time," he sha...
07: Joy & Laughter When Life Zigzags
May 02, 2019 17:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBIt's always a great day when you can spend it with someone who makes you laugh! Kenn Kington, comedian, motivational speaker, author, and occasional fill-in pastor, joins us to discuss how laughter helps us have a different perspective when life zigzags. Kenn's always observing life and sees what most of us miss. When he retells stories about what he's observed, it's easy to see the humor in even the toughest of situations. "It's impossible to laugh and worry at the same time," he share...
06: Building Your Faith Muscle: A Round Table Discussion with Lisa Elmore, Stephanie Helton, and Holli Lange
April 05, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBIn the last chapter of 1 Corinthians, Paul wraps up his message to the church in Corinth by saying: "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love." What does it mean to stand firm in the faith, especially when your path hits a zigzag? My friends, Stephanie, Holli, and Lisa, joined me for a round table discussion about the zigzags they've each faced and how they leaned hard on their faith during those difficult times. So many valuable nuggets ...
06: Building Your Faith Muscle: A Round Table Discussion
April 05, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBIn the last chapter of 1 Corinthians, Paul wraps up his message to the church in Corinth by saying: "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love." What does it mean to stand firm in the faith, especially when your path hits a zigzag? My friends, Stephanie, Holli, and Lisa, joined me for a round table discussion about the zigzags they've each faced and how they leaned hard on their faith during those difficult times. So many valuable nuggets ...
05: Thoughts on Sexuality, Faith, and Parenting with Anne Kerr
February 27, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBParenting in a sexualized culture is very challenging. With all our children see in the media, do they know how to process it? The bigger question is how will it impact them? Anne Kerr of True North Freedom project is our guest. She tackles these questions and more! Join us as she shares the importance of having a grace-filled, practical approach to understanding, teaching, and modeling God-honoring, biblical sexuality. Her website, truenorthfp.org. offers blog posts, tools, and resources...
05: Thoughts on Sexuality, Faith, and Parenting
February 27, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBParenting in a sexualized culture is very challenging. With all our children see in the media, do they know how to process it? The bigger question is how will it impact them? Anne Kerr of True North Freedom project is our guest. She tackles these questions and more! Join us as she shares the importance of having a grace-filled, practical approach to understanding, teaching, and modeling God-honoring, biblical sexuality. Her website, truenorthfp.org. offers blog posts, tools, and resources...
04: Healthy Living = Healthy Hearts with Severin Garrett
January 28, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBFebruary is Heart Health Month. Who better to help us have healthy hearts than a health and wellness coach? Melony invited Severin Garrett to share her knowledge and experiences regarding healthy living with us, so we can have healthy hearts. A surprising statistic is 1 out of 3 women will have cardiovascular disease. While these numbers may currently be true, women CAN make healthy a lifestyle and change this statistic. Learn what NEWS6 means, and then LIVE IT! Send me a COMMENT or QUEST...
04: Healthy Living = Healthy Hearts
January 28, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBFebruary is Heart Health Month. Who better to help us have healthy hearts than a health and wellness coach? Melony invited Severin Garrett to share her knowledge and experiences regarding healthy living with us, so we can have healthy hearts. A surprising statistic is 1 out of 3 women will have cardiovascular disease. While these numbers may currently be true, women CAN make healthy a lifestyle and change this statistic. Learn what NEWS6 means, and then LIVE IT!
02: The Human Trafficking Crisis, Part 1 with Kasey McClure
January 03, 2019 23:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBJanuary is National Slavery and Sex Trafficking Awareness Month. After meeting several ministry leaders who are fighting to end the human trafficking epidemic, Melony knew she must interview Kasey McClure of 4Sarah. Kasey knows and understands the sex industry, because she's been there. Kasey shares about the zigzags she experienced while working in a dance club. After walking away from it, she started a ministry to rescue women and children out of exploitation and empower them to become h...
03: The Human Trafficking Crisis, Part 2 with Kasey McClure
January 03, 2019 23:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBJanuary is National Slavery and Sex Trafficking Awareness Month. After meeting several ministry leaders who are fighting to end the human trafficking epidemic, Melony knew she must interview Kasey McClure of 4Sarah. In part 1, Kasey shared about her years in the sex industry and how she is now passionate about helping rescue women and girls being exploited in human trafficking with her ministry team at 4Sarah. In part 2, Kasey shares more about Atlanta's human trafficking crisis. She enco...
03: The Human Trafficking Crisis, Part 2
January 03, 2019 23:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBJanuary is National Slavery and Sex Trafficking Awareness Month. After meeting several ministry leaders who are fighting to end the human trafficking epidemic, Melony knew she must interview Kasey McClure of 4Sarah. In part 1, Kasey shared about her years in the sex industry and how she is now passionate about helping rescue women and girls being exploited in human trafficking with her ministry team at 4Sarah. In part 2, Kasey shares more about Atlanta's human trafficking crisis. She enco...
02: The Human Trafficking Crisis, Part 1
January 03, 2019 23:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBJanuary is National Slavery and Sex Trafficking Awareness Month. After meeting several ministry leaders who are fighting to end the human trafficking epidemic, Melony knew she must interview Kasey McClure of 4Sarah. Kasey knows and understands the sex industry, because she's been there. Kasey shares about the zigzags she experienced while working in a dance club. After walking away from it, she started a ministry to rescue women and children out of exploitation and empower them to become h...
01: What Is Zigzag & One Anyway?
December 27, 2018 00:00 - 18 minutes - 8.67 MBWelcome to Zigzag & One! Face a big dog struggle lately? Worried and anxious you won't make it through? Don't know which way to turn? Wish you had someone wiser than you to pour their wisdom into you? This podcast will tackle the issues women face, as well as offer valuable wisdom that can be applied to your life. In this inaugural episode of Zigzag & One, Melony sits down with her mentee, Avery, to discuss the crazy podcast name and its purpose. Navigating life's zigs and zags together ma...
01: What Is Zigzag & One Anyway? with Melony Brown
December 27, 2018 00:00 - 18 minutes - 8.69 MBWelcome to Zigzag & One! Face a big dog struggle lately? Worried and anxious you won't make it through? Don't know which way to turn? Wish you had someone wiser than you to pour their wisdom into you? This podcast will tackle the issues women face, as well as offer valuable wisdom that can be applied to your life. In this inaugural episode of Zigzag & One, Melony sits down with her mentee, Avery, to discuss the crazy podcast name and its purpose. Navigating life's zigs and zags together ma...