Diary of an Overcomer Podcast Shepherd's Gate

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 at Shepherd's Gate and then the restoration that has happened in her life will surely encourage and inspire you! Take a listen and let u know what you think!

To find out more about Shepherd's Gate go to www.shepherdsgate.org.

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 her tremendously to do the position she now holds as the HR Manager.

The three women discuss nonprofit work and have a few pieces of advice for those looking into starting a nonprofit or working in one. Take a listen and let us know what you think!

To find out what positions Shepherd's Gate is currently hiring for go HERE

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 of overcoming and what she is doing now after 7 years!

National Domestic Violence Hotline  24/7. Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
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Editor's note: the views and opinions expressed on Diary of an Overcomer are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Shepherd's Gate.  We are also mindful that some of the personal stories featuring the word addict and other terms that some may not identify with. We respect and understand those who choose to use certain terms to express themselves. However, we strive to use language that is health oriented, accurately reflects science, promotes evidence-based treatment and demonstrates respect and compassion. 

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 sharing the story of the original Overcomer and the founder of Shepherd’s Gate Alice Ann Cantelow, so grab a coffee, sit back and get ready to be inspired by this amazing woman’s story.

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 is a VITAL step in becoming an overcomer, many of the women who come to us have debt and have never been taught about credit and budgeting.

Annette shares some of the stories of the women who have gone through her program and cleaned up their credit score and learned about being on a budget. She also shares a few pieces of advice about financial stability. 

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 TRUSTING God looks like And then go on to give 5 practical ways to trust God. Take a listen and let us know what you think. 

King and Country 
"God Only Knows"
Wide awake while the world is sound asleep and
Too afraid of what might show up while you're dreaming
Nobody, nobody, nobody sees you
Nobody, nobody would believe you
Every day you try to pick up all the pieces
All the memories, they somehow never leave you
Nobody, nobody, nobody sees you
Nobody, nobody would believe you
God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
God only knows how it's killing you
But there's a kind of love that God only knows
God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
But God only knows the real you
There's a kind of love that God only knows
There's a kind of love that
There's a kind of love
You keep a cover over every single secret
So afraid if someone saw them they would leave
But somebody, somebody, somebody sees you
Somebody, somebody will never leave you
God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
God only knows how it's killing you
But there's a kind of love that God only knows
God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
But God only knows the real you
There's a kind of love that God only knows
There's a kind of love that
There's a kind of love
There's a kind of love that
There's a kind of love
For the lonely, for the ashamed
The misunderstood, and the ones to blame
What if we could start over?
We could start over
We could start over
Oh, for the lonely, for the ashamed
The misunderstood, and the ones to blame
What if we could start over?
We could start over
We could start over
'Cause there's a kind of love that God only knows
God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
But God only knows the real you
There's a kind of love that God only knows
God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
But God only knows the real you
There's a kind of love that God only knows
There's a kind of love that
There's a kind of love
There's a kind of love that
There's a kind of love
God only knows where to find you
God only knows how to break through
God only knows the real you
There's a kind of love that God only knows

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