An Overcoming Life by Frank and Bobbie Agee of Tallahassee, FL

Frank Agee

We believe God gives us a blueprint for life through His Word.

  1. Oct 4

    From Brokenness to Beautiful Blessings With Artist Jackie Bentz

    From Darkness to Redemption: The Jackie Bentz Story Welcome to another inspiring episode of An Overcoming Life, hosted by Frank and Bobbie Agee. In this episode, guest Jackie Bentz opens up about her incredible journey from profound personal trauma to finding ultimate peace, purpose, and joy in Christ. Jackie shares how God pursued her heart from a young age, even through the darkest valleys of her life, and how surrender opened the door to a completely transformed existence. -- In this moving conversation, Jackie recounts her early life and the innocent prayers she prayed as a child, wondering if her love for animals would be enough to earn her a place in heaven. -- She bravely shares the devastating trauma of a home invasion and rape she experienced while living in Jacksonville, and how fear and nightmares nearly overwhelmed her during her husband Steven's military deployment. -- Jackie describes the life-changing turning point when a simple conversation with a friend led her to surrender her life to Christ, instantly turning on a spiritual switch that filled her with an unquenchable desire to read the Bible and share Jesus with others. -- The discussion highlights the power of intercessory prayer, as Jackie shares how God uses ordinary people who simply make themselves available to pray for marriages, strangers, and college campuses. -- Finally, Jackie and the hosts reflect on God's incredible faithfulness, detailing how the Lord miraculously orchestrated their move from Wisconsin to a dream farm in Florida, where she now creates beautiful artwork, raises puppies, and serves the Lord alongside her husband of forty-one years. Scriptures for Further Study -- Philippians 4:13 -- Romans 8:28 -- Proverbs 3:5-6 -- Psalm 37:4 Television program initially aired Nov. 16, 2021. +++++++ You can watch many of our original tv programs on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@overcomersministry

  2. Sep 27

    Turn Your Frown Upside Down by Melinda Carroll

    Life throws unexpected trials and difficult seasons at everyone, but we are not called to live defeated or carrying a negative spirit. In this special program, hosts Frank and Bobbie Agee are joined by co-host Melinda Carroll to share an uplifting message about the true biblical meaning of thanksgiving. Discover how lifting your hands in surrender, praising God through difficult circumstances, and choosing to be a blessing to others can instantly flip your perspective and release God’s promises into your life. -- Praise is a sacrifice that is easy when things go well, but true faith is found in choosing to be thankful during life's hardest trials. -- Scriptural thanksgiving involves active worship, such as lifting holy hands as a physical sign of surrendering your spirit, soul, and body to God. -- Simple acts of obedience to the Holy Spirit break heavy spiritual atmospheres and pave the way to receive answers to prayer. -- Thanking God for His promises before you see the physical fulfillment demonstrates true faith. -- You can actively change your atmosphere and turn your frown upside down by choosing to compliment, encourage, and serve those around you. Scriptures for Further Study -- Psalm 106:1-3 -- Psalm 107:1-3 -- Psalm 107:13-14 -- Psalm 118:1-6 -- Psalm 145:3 Television program initially aired Nov. 23, 2021. +++++++ You can watch many of our original tv programs on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@overcomersministry

  3. Sep 20

    Let It Go by Melinda Carroll

    Unleash Your Future by Letting Go of the Past Carrying the heavy weight of past hurts, offenses, and disappointments is one of the most common traps that keeps people from walking in the fullness of God's plan for their lives. When bitterness takes root, it quietly drains your emotional energy, sours your outlook, and stops you from fulfilling your divine destiny. In this timely teaching, Melinda Carroll explores the transformative power of forgiveness and the absolute necessity of leaving vengeance in God's hands. -- Melinda Carroll opens up about facing harsh rejection in the workplace and shares how an act of obedience, baking brownies for someone who mistreated her, paved the way for divine vindication and peace. -- Examining the life of King David, the message highlights how enduring years of betrayal, unfair treatment, and family heartbreak without retaliating positioned David to become a man after God's own heart. -- The teaching breaks down six specific ways unforgiveness damages your life, proving that holding onto past wounds ultimately causes you to bleed on the people you love most. -- Highlighting sobering scriptures from Matthew and First John, the message emphasizes that choosing to harbor hate and refusing to forgive puts your very salvation and eternal relationship with God at risk. -- Concluding with a striking parable about an eagle carrying a mole, the teaching serves as an urgent reminder to drop the toxic burdens of the past so you can soar to new heights. Scriptures for Further Study -- Psalms 34:19 -- Romans 12:19 -- Romans 13:10 -- Matthew 18:21 -- Matthew 6:15 -- First John 3:15 -- First Samuel 16 Television program initially aired Nov. 30, 2021. +++++++ You can watch many of our original tv programs on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@overcomersministry

  4. Sep 13

    The Life of Carmela E. Ross

    In this inspiring interview, Frank and Bobbie Agee welcome guest Carmela E. Ross to share her remarkable life testimony. From growing up in a musical family in the Republic of Panama to experiencing a profound, life-altering encounter with the Holy Spirit at age sixteen, Carmela opens up about what it truly means to walk closely with God. Listeners will be captivated by her honest account of walking away from a lucrative contract with Sony executives to protect her spiritual walk, learning the hard lessons of surrender, and discovering that God's timing is always worth the wait. -- Carmela recounts her early upbringing in Panama, where both parents served as church choir directors and immersed her in music from a young age. -- She shares the vivid moment at age sixteen during a church trip to Texas when the reality of Jesus Christ overwhelmed her heart and changed the trajectory of her life forever. -- The discussion highlights the sobering choice she faced when presented with a major secular music contract, and why she ultimately decided to hand her voice and her future over to God. -- Carmela discusses the origins of her newly released song, "Help Us," a heartfelt prayer born out of personal trial and focused entirely on calling the church of God into deeper unity and unconditional love. -- The hosts emphasize the vital importance of seeking God's will above worldly ambition, reminding believers that true fulfillment comes from returning to our first love and desiring more of Christ every single day. Scriptures for Further Study -- John 17:20-23 -- 1 Corinthians 1:10 -- Ephesians 4:3-6 Television program initially aired Dec. 7, 2021. +++++++ You can watch many of our original tv programs on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@overcomersministry

  5. Aug 30

    From Rebellion to Redemption: The Journey of Keith Cardin

    Keith Cardin grew up surrounded by a strong Christian heritage, but life took a sharp turn into rebellion, addiction, and a worldview far from his foundations. In this compelling interview on An Overcoming Life, hosts Frank and Bobbie Agee explore the remarkable trajectory of Keith's life, from his days as what he calls a full-blown philistine heathen to his miraculous encounter with an angel that ultimately steered him toward salvation. Today, Keith serves as a chaplain, founder of Matthew Ministries 25:36, and a pastor. His story dives deep into the realities of addiction, the dangers of parental enablement, and how God uses even the darkest moments to reposition a life for His purpose. -- Keith reflects on growing up in a stable Christian home, noting how his parents' decades-long marriage gave him a true blueprint for love and built a critical spiritual foundation for the trials ahead. -- Following a divorce, Keith plunged headfirst into heavy addiction and a lifestyle completely detached from his early upbringing, describing it as running 101 percent in the opposite direction of God. -- A pivotal moment arrived outside his parents' house when an audible voice from an angel warned him that leaving would mean certain death, halting his destructive path and prompting him to seek help through the Salvation Army adult rehabilitation center. -- Through Matthew Ministries 25:36, Keith now takes his lived experience directly into local jails and prisons, advocating for addicts, providing Bibles, and helping secure in-house rehabilitative alternatives to extended prison sentences. -- Addressing common church traditions, Keith shares how studying the original Greek helped resolve his internal struggles regarding his past divorce and his calling into pastoral leadership under the guidance of Pastor Alan Dial. -- Highlighting God's faithfulness, Keith recounts how a seemingly impossible property search for a new church building was resolved in just forty-eight hours without taking on debt or drawing from general funds. Scriptures for Further Study -- Matthew 25:36 Television program initially aired Jan. 11, 2022. +++++++ You can watch many of our original tv programs on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@overcomersministry

  6. Aug 23

    Bulldog Faith by Melinda Carroll

    Are you facing a mountain that seems impossible to move? Whether you are battling health issues, financial strain, or spiritual warfare, God has given you the authority and spiritual tools needed to overcome every obstacle. In this dynamic teaching, Melinda Carroll reveals how to cultivate a tenacious, immovable faith that stands firm when the enemy attacks. Drawing from prophetic insights, vivid spiritual illustrations, and timeless biblical truths, this episode equips you to take your place as a victorious believer and walk out God's complete plan for your life. Key insights from this episode include: -- Understanding the difference between tenacious "bulldog faith" that latches onto God's Word and passive "possum faith" that freezes in fear. -- How to use the authority given to every believer through Jesus Christ to bind spiritual opposition and loose God's power. -- The power of consistency and setting your face like flint so that you remain standing after the battle is over. -- How to apply Jeremiah 23:29 by using the hammer of God's Word to break down stubborn resistance in your life. -- Practical steps for putting on the full armor of God and feeding your spirit to withstand every strategy of the enemy. Scriptures for Further Study -- Isaiah 50:7 -- Jeremiah 23:29 -- Matthew 16:19 -- Matthew 17:21 -- Mark 11:22 -- Mark 16:15-18 -- Luke 8:22-25 -- Romans 10:8 -- Ephesians 6:10-18 -- Psalms 18:34, 37 -- Proverbs 4:20-22 -- 1 Peter 5:8-9 Television program initially aired Jan. 25, 2022. +++++++ You can watch many of our original tv programs on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@overcomersministry

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We believe God gives us a blueprint for life through His Word.