MercyTalk is a podcast presented by Mercy Multiplied to provide listeners with practical principles for growing in mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
417| "Overcomer, Overcome"— Book Review and Caitlin's Story
When identity is restored, everything else begins to change. 2008 Mercy graduate and author of Overcomer, Overcome, Caitlin Hawk joins Mercy's Founder and President, Nancy Alcorn, in an engaging conversation about finding lasting freedom, the power of the gospel, and how God restores what feels hopeless.
Caitlin’s story points to a God who breaks the darkest bondages and makes a way when there seems to be no way. Join us today as she reflects on how encountering Jesus and learning who she is in Christ changed her life.
In this episode, we cover:
Caitlin’s testimony of choosing life, including her decision to carry her twins and trust God with the outcome.
How God began breaking addiction, shame, and the spirit of accusation through the truth of the gospel.
Calling out the identity of overcoming in the next generation and living free from shame through Christ.
Resources & Links:
Get a copy of Caitlin's new book Overcomer, Overcome on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Overcomer-Overcome-Finding-Addiction-Identity/dp/B0GJQQ4RF9) or visit Caitlin's website to learn more about her story and her book at caitlinhawk.com (https://caitlinhawk.com/).
Learn more about Mercy Multiplied’s programs and resources at mercymultiplied.com (https://mercymultiplied.com/).
Scripture references from today's episode:
Matthew 7:26-27
Hosea 4:6
Proverbs 19:18
John 4 (Woman at the Well)
1 Samuel 16:7
Deuteronomy 32:21
Matthew 5:13-16
Isaiah 61
Matthew 4:1-11 or Luke 4:1-13 (temptation of Jesus)
Isaiah 43:19, Luke 1:37 (He will make a way when there is seemingly no way)
Joel 2:25 (indirectly referenced)
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12 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT
416 | More Than a Meal Plan—Overcoming an Eating Disorder
An eating disorder doesn’t define a person, and true healing reaches far beyond symptoms. In this episode, Mercy’s Founder and President, Nancy Alcorn, sits down with Kristen, a recent Mercy graduate, and Jenah, Mercy’s Nutrition & Fitness Manager, for an honest and hope‑filled conversation about eating disorder recovery and releasing control.
Together, they explore Mercy’s spirit‑soul‑body approach to healing, how residents learn to process difficult emotions in a safe environment, and what taking ownership in recovery really looks like. Kristen shares her own powerful journey, including the moment she allowed God to address the deeper roots of her struggle and stepped into true freedom.
In this episode, we cover:
Why true healing from eating disorders requires looking at roots causes not just symptoms
How Mercy’s program helps residents build healthy rhythms through nutrition, movement, and daily structure
Kristen’s personal story of surrender and the deeper healing God brought beneath the surface
Resources & Links:
Learn more about eating disorders on our signs & symptoms page here (https://mercymultiplied.com/signs-and-symptoms/).
Are you or someone you know struggling with an Eating Disorder? Learn more about Mercy Multiplied’s programs and resources at mercymultiplied.com (https://mercymultiplied.com/).
Scripture References:
Proverbs 4:23
Psalms 119:30
Psalms 119: 68
Psalms 110:3
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26 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT
415 | Choosing Life — Brooke & Kristen’s Stories of Hope, with Nancy Alcorn
In recognition of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Mercy’s Founder and President Nancy Alcorn sits down with Mercy graduates Brooke (2003) and Kristen (2026) to share a deeply moving conversation about hope, healing, and the power of choosing life.
Together, they highlight how God meets us in our darkest places, how community and mentorship spark courage, and how one woman’s “yes” can impact another’s future. Their intertwined stories remind us that while our struggles may differ, the healing found in Jesus is the same, and the steps of obedience we take today can echo for generations.
In this episode, we cover:
What it looks like to move from self-reliance to receiving help and community.
The spiritual tools Mercy provides to walk in freedom beyond graduation.
Why choosing life is both a moment and an ongoing journey of faith.
Resources & Links:
Want to explore more on this topic? Check out this recent blog: Bodies Are Not the Enemy: Understanding Eating Disorders Through a Faith Lens (https://mercymultiplied.com/our-bodies-are-not-the-enemy-understanding-eating-disorders-through-a-faith-lens/)
Learn more about eating disorders on our signs & symptoms page here (https://mercymultiplied.com/signs-and-symptoms/).
Are you or someone you know struggling with an Eating Disorder? Learn more about Mercy Multiplied’s programs and resources at mercymultiplied.com (https://mercymultiplied.com/).
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417| "Overcomer, Overcome"— Book Review and Caitlin's Story
Published 26 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I started drinking actually as young as seventh grade. And that beginning of rebellion really set me on a course of addiction over the next few years. And what that looked like was I quit all the sports I was playing at the time. I have a background of performing at a really high level as a tennis player. Because I had a lot of success as a tennis player, I began to form an identity out of that as an athlete. Knowing this now, I didn't know this then, but building an identity on anything other than Christ is a shaky foundation and what the Bible refers to as a house built on the sand. When storms would come and hit or I didn't perform well at a sport, I began to crumble inside and I began to feel like I was a failure and I wasn't worthy of love. […]
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