MercyTalk

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 or visit Caitlin's website to learn more about her story and her book at caitlinhawk.com.Learn more about Mercy Multiplied’s programs and resources at mercymultiplied.com.Scripture references from today's episode:Matthew 7:26-27Hosea 4:6Proverbs 19:18John 4 (Woman at the Well)1 Samuel 16:7Deuteronomy 32:21Matthew 5:13-16Isaiah 61Matthew 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)Subscribe & Share:If you were impacted by today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review MercyTalk on your favorite podcast platform. Share it with someone who needs encouragement today.

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 symptomsHow Mercy’s program helps residents build healthy rhythms through nutrition, movement, and daily structureKristen’s personal story of surrender and the deeper healing God brought beneath the surfaceResources & Links:Learn more about eating disorders on our signs & symptoms page here.Are you or someone you know struggling with an Eating Disorder? Learn more about Mercy Multiplied’s programs and resources at mercymultiplied.com.Scripture References:Proverbs 4:23Psalms 119:30Psalms 119: 68Psalms 110:3Subscribe & Share:If you were impacted by today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review MercyTalk on your favorite podcast platform. Share it with someone who needs encouragement today.

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 LensLearn more about eating disorders on our signs & symptoms page here.Are you or someone you know struggling with an Eating Disorder? Learn more about Mercy Multiplied’s programs and resources at mercymultiplied.com.Subscribe & Share:If you were impacted by today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review MercyTalk on your favorite podcast platform. Share it with someone who needs encouragement today.

414 | Grief, Loss, & the Journey Back to Joy

The experience of loss is universal, but when it arrives suddenly and upends our world, the journey through grief can feel like an impossible wilderness. In this episode, Mercy's Founder and President, Nancy Alcorn, is joined by Mercy’s Ministry Care Leader, Carrie Christmas. Carrie opens up about the sudden passing of her husband, Joshua, and how what began as a normal afternoon four years ago led to 27 days of standing in faith in a COVID‑era ICU.Carrie shares with raw honesty how she navigated isolation, the weight of telling her young sons their father wasn't coming back, and the conscious decision she had to make to prevent a "spirit of grief" from becoming a permanent foothold of depression. This conversation is a profound reminder that while our purpose isn't rooted in the people we love, the comfort of God is always available to meet us in the middle of our darkest seasons.In this episode, we cover:The tension of faith and reality: Reconciling the desire for a miracle and finding peace in unanswered questions.Practical support in grief: Why "presence" matters more than advice and how to support others.Purpose beyond loss: How God can use our deepest sorrows to minister to the pain of others.Resources & Links:You've Already Got It! by Andrew Wommack2. Scripture References: 1 Thessalonians 4:13Psalms 30:5Jeremiah 29:11Isaiah 43 (specifically verse 19)2 Corinthians 1: 4Book of Job3. Learn more about Mercy Multiplied’s programs and resources at mercymultiplied.com.Subscribe & Share: If you were impacted by today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review MercyTalk on your favorite podcast platform. Share it with someone who needs encouragement today.

413 | The Why Behind Mercy w/ Nancy Alcorn and Arianna Walker - pt.2

Mercy's "why" has never changed, and never will. Join Nancy Alcorn, founder of Mercy Multiplied, and Arianna Walker, CEO of Mercy UK, as they continue their powerful conversation about the “why” that drives this global ministry.Nancy and Arianna share personal stories, biblical foundations, and practical insights that reveal why Mercy exists and why it matters today.In this episode, we cover:Common misconceptions about Mercy’s work.Practical ways you can apply Mercy’s principles in your life or church.How Mercy’s message is multiplying globally and what’s next for the ministry.Resources & Links:Learn more about Mercy Multiplied’s programs and resources at mercymultiplied.com.Click here to watch one outpatient client's story of transformation. Subscribe & Share:If you were impacted by today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review MercyTalk on your favorite podcast platform. Share it with someone who needs encouragement today.