Living Overcoming Becoming Podcast

Erica Culclasure

Living Overcoming Becoming is a faith-based podcast where real stories meet real healing. Hosted by someone who walked away from religion and chose to return to God on their own terms, this show dives into transparent testimonies, raw conversations, and unfiltered moments of rebuilding faith, identity, and purpose. Each episode is a reminder that no matter where you've been, you're still living, still overcoming, and still becoming all God called you to be.

  1. May 11

    Stop Putting Baby In The Corner

    Erica Culclasure explores the difference between being hidden by God and hiding from God, emphasizing the importance of stepping out of the corner and embracing one's purpose. This episode offers biblical insights, personal stories, and practical advice to overcome fear and shame, encouraging listeners to activate their gifts and walk boldly in their calling. -Key Topics- The difference between being hidden by God and hiding from God Biblical examples of hidden seasons (David, Moses, Jesus) The parable of the talents and using your gifts Fear-based hiding and its manifestations Practical steps to come out of hiding and activate your purpose Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 06:08 The Concept of Hiding vs. Being Hidden 12:03 Understanding the Difference: Hiding from God vs. Being Hidden by God 17:53 The Struggle of Visibility and Fear of Success 23:58 Moving from Hiding to Action: Embracing Your Gifts 31:11 The Call to Action: Using Your Gifts 39:36 The Checkpoint: Are You Growing or Hiding? 44:41 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Purpose 51:00 Celebrating Strength: A Tribute to Mothers Resources Matthew 25:14-30 (Parable of the Talents) - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+25%3A14-30&version=NIV Bible Study Guide (Hardcover) - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=bible+study+guide&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 Living Overcoming Becoming Podcast - https://www.thelobpodcast.com

    54 min

  2. Apr 12

    Control Is Not A Spiritual Gift

    Control can look like strength. Like discipline. Like “having it all together.” But if we’re honest…sometimes control is just fear in disguise. In this episode of The Becoming Era, I’m joined by Britni Harris of Essence Wellness Counseling as we unpack the tension between faith, healing, and the need to stay in control. Because somewhere along the way, many of us learned that holding everything together was the safest way to live. Controlling our emotions. Controlling our environment. Controlling outcomes. Even trying to control how God moves. But control isn’t peace. And it’s definitely not a spiritual gift. In this conversation, we talk about:• Where the need for control actually comes from• How anxiety and past experiences shape our need to hold on• The difference between wisdom and control• What it looks like to trust God without feeling like you’re losing yourself• And how to begin releasing control in a healthy, practical way. This episode is honest, grounded, and necessary. Because healing isn’t just about letting go…it’s about learning how to trust again.🎙 Guest: Britni Harris, Essence Wellness Counseling🎧 Part of The Becoming Era: A Reintroduction Series. If you’ve ever felt like everything falls apart when you’re not in control…this conversation is for you. Links: Essence Wellness Counseling Website : https://essencewellnesscounseling.espressoedits.com/ Contact Information: A- 304 Baltimore Ave #198 Folcroft, PA 19032P- 610-983-8722 Buy Copy of An Overcomer's Guide to Becoming - https://a.co/d/07b33f8W Visit the Podcast Website at www.thelobpodcast.com Email: livingovercomingbecoming ⁨@gmail.com⁩  Phone: 610-241-5366

    56 min

  3. Mar 30

    You Can't Hide Behind Brokenness

    Many of us say we're healing, but are we actually doing the work — or just using pain as a shield? Erica Culclasure pulls back the curtain on the subtle ways we hide from true restoration, exposing how brokenness can become a decoration we cling to for justification. If you've been stuck in cycles of trauma, shame, abandonment, or bitterness, this episode will challenge you to ask the hard question: Am I truly healing or am I just hiding? In this episode, Erica shares her own journey of confronting toxic patterns that kept her in survival mode for years. She breaks down how we justify our pain and stay stagnant—saying "I'm in my healing era" while still acting out of brokenness. You'll discover concrete signs of hiding, and biblical insights, highlighting Jesus’ approach to healing in John 5, to demonstrate that real transformation demands action, obedience, and surrender—not just spiritual labels. This episode is a wake-up call for anyone tired of circle of frustration, waiting for change while doing the same things over and over. Perfect for believers who are ready to move past surface-level faith and actually allow God to remake them. If you’re tired of pretending and eager to break free from the comfort of chaos, this message is your divine nudge to start healing for real. Are you ready to stop hiding and step into wholeness? Your breakthrough awaits. Join Erica as she challenges you to stop using brokenness as a backdrop for life and start walking in the freedom Christ offers.

    45 min

  4. Mar 22

    Why Are Your Bags Packed At The Door?!?

    Most of us carry invisible baggage that keeps us stuck—fear of abandonment, shame, and trauma shape how we love, trust, and show up in the world. But what if the very wounds that feel like scars are actually the keys to true healing? Erica Culclasure pulls back the curtain on her raw, honest journey through abandonment issues and spiritual breakthrough, revealing how those deep-seated fears often drive us to run before we’re hurt—until we realize God’s love is the only thing capable of healing what we’ve tried to hide.In this powerful episode, Erica shares her personal story of feeling like she’s always “packed her bags at the front door,” ready to leave in fear of being left behind. She unpacks the psychological roots of abandonment—attachment styles, childhood trauma, and how trauma shapes our relationships—and explains how these same wounds spill over into our relationship with God. You’ll discover how biblical examples like Psalm 13’s David show us that feeling abandoned doesn’t mean God has left us; it’s part of our faith journey to remind us of His unwavering mercy.We break down:-The definition of abandonment issues and their symptoms—like insecurity, people pleasing, and giving too much in relationships-How trauma from early childhood and broken relationships plants seeds of fear that grow into toxic relationship patterns-Why survival mode keeps us in a perpetual state of readiness to run and how to confront it spiritually and psychologicallyThe significance of trusting God's character despite emotional setbacks, with biblical insights from David and prayers for staying rooted in faith during tough seasonsPractical ways to bring shame, trauma, and abandonment wounds to God, including creative stewardship, nature, and honest communication in prayerThis episode matters because ignoring these wounds keeps us locked in cycles of hurt and disconnection from our true selves and God. Facing abandonment head-on allows us to reclaim our love, trust, and purpose—because healing isn’t optional in this season of awakening. Erica emphasizes that healing abandonment isn’t about blame or shame; it’s about recognizing God's divine handiwork—His pursuit of us even when we’re ready to leave.Perfect for anyone tired of running, battling shame, or feeling out of place in their faith and life—this episode invites you to unpack your emotional baggage, see God's love clearly, and embrace the process of becoming whole. It’s time to stop hiding behind your brokenness, because God’s love is the ultimate healing.

    1h 7m

  5. Mar 9

    Shame Got The Game Twisted

    Shame has a way of rewriting the story. It convinces you that what happened to you is who you are.It turns mistakes into identity.It keeps you hiding from God instead of running to Him. In this episode of The Becoming Era: A Reintroduction Series, we confront one of the most dangerous voices in the healing process: shame. From the very beginning in the Garden, shame has been twisting the narrative—making people hide, cover themselves, and believe they are disqualified from relationship with God. But shame was never meant to be your identity. In this conversation, we unpack:• How shame distorts self-perception• Why it keeps us stuck in survival mode• How it becomes louder than Scripture• And what it means to bring the truth back into alignment with God’s voice This episode challenges the lie that your past gets the final say over who you are. Because the truth is: You are not your worst moment.You are not your trauma.And you are not the shame attached to either. 📖 Scripture Focus: Genesis 3:7–10📘 Companion Devotional: An Overcomer’s Guide to Becoming If Episode 1 exposed survival…Episode 2 confronts the voice that tries to keep you hiding. Welcome to The Becoming Era.

    50 min

  6. Mar 2

    You Call It Personality...But It's Trauma

    Some of the things you think are just “how you are”… are actually how you survived. In this first episode of The Becoming Era: A Reintroduction Series, we’re not easing in. We’re exposing. We’ve normalized phrases like: “That’s just how I am.” “I don’t trust people.” “I’m just independent.” “I overthink because I’m detailed.” “I don’t need nobody.” But what if those aren’t personality traits? What if they’re survival responses? Using Isaiah 61:3 as our anchor, we break down how trauma can quietly move from an event… to a lens… to a behavior… to an identity. And how God never intended survival to define you. This episode is about confronting the lie you made about yourself because of what happened. Not surface-level faith.Not inspirational quotes.Real work. You are not who survival created.You are who God formed before survival was necessary. 📖 Scripture Focus: Isaiah 61:3 (NKJV)📘 Companion Devotional: An Overcomer’s Guide to Becoming🎧 New episodes drop weekly as we walk through the Becoming Era together. If you’re ready to stop surviving and start aligning — welcome to the era.

    56 min

  7. Feb 23

    Checked, Not Controlled

    In this episode, Erica Culclasure discusses the importance of accountability in personal growth and spiritual development. She emphasizes the need for a supportive community and the role of accountability in fostering a healthy relationship with God and others. Through biblical references and personal experiences, she explores how accountability can lead to growth, healing, and a deeper understanding of one's faith. Erica also highlights the dangers of isolation and the necessity of surrounding oneself with trustworthy individuals who encourage and uplift.

    49 min

  8. Feb 2

    I Am Ready For What's Next

    Summary In this episode, Erica Culclasure reflects on her personal journey, embracing her new role as a minister while navigating feelings of imposter syndrome. She discusses the importance of community, celebrating Black excellence, and the process of becoming her true self. Erica emphasizes the significance of self-acceptance, mental health, and the support of her church and friends as she prepares for the next chapter in her life. The episode serves as an update on her progress and a call to action for listeners to trust in their own journeys.

    36 min
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Living Overcoming Becoming is a faith-based podcast where real stories meet real healing. Hosted by someone who walked away from religion and chose to return to God on their own terms, this show dives into transparent testimonies, raw conversations, and unfiltered moments of rebuilding faith, identity, and purpose. Each episode is a reminder that no matter where you've been, you're still living, still overcoming, and still becoming all God called you to be.

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