The Overflow Podcast: Recent Episodes
Karl Lindsay and Filip Milosavljevic
So many of us are emotionally exhausted—we’re in stale or broken relationships and we aren’t reaching our potential. But no one should have to struggle with these challenges.
Your hosts, Karl Lindsay and Filip Milosavljevic, want to help you to live a more abundant and overflowing life. The Overflow Podcast will take you on a personal journey based in Scripture towards emotional and spiritual growth that will impact you and all those you’re in relationship with.
If you wish you were more capable of loving others then this podcast is for you. New episodes drop on Mondays with Biblical principles and takeaways to empower you with the Gospel. Take the conversation further with the reflection guides available at our website, choosetooverflow.com.
This is the final part of our series of presentations by Benjamin Lundquist to the Young Adults at our church here in Southern California. In this episode, he wraps up the ideas presented in the previous episodes and reminds listeners that their life is a part of God’s grand story. Benjamin encourages each of us to embrace discomfort and step into the unknown, knowing that we are not the heroes of the story, but that we all have a unique role to play in shining the spotlight on Jesus.
Connect with BenjaminBenjamin Lundquist is the director of the young adult department of the Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and is the host of the Rise and Lead Podcast. You can find him speaking life and wisdom on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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This is part four of our five-part series sharing some presentations by Benjamin Lundquist to the Young Adults at our church here in Southern California. In this episode, Benjamin helps listeners work through the difficult question of what one should do with their life, exploring the intersection of one’s calling and career. He identifies the two callings that are placed on each of us and then uses the Biblical story of Nehemiah to illustrate the importance of following God’s calling and seeking His favour.
Connect with BenjaminBenjamin Lundquist is the director of the young adult department of the Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and is the host of the Rise and Lead Podcast. You can find him speaking life and wisdom on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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This is part three of our five-part series sharing some presentations by Benjamin Lundquist to the Young Adults at our church here in Southern California. In this episode, Benjamin continues where we left him last week, giving us a five-step process for bringing about significant personal and relational growth in your own life. He explores the importance of casting a new vision for your life and building a system of habits to support the vision. His practical steps will help you make progress in the areas of your life that matter most.
Connect with BenjaminBenjamin Lundquist is the director of the young adult department of the Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and is the host of the Rise and Lead Podcast. You can find him speaking life and wisdom on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Resources MentionedThe Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast
Maxwell Leadership Podcast
Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
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This is part two of our five-part series sharing some presentations by Benjamin Lundquist to the Young Adults at our church here in Southern California. In this episode, Benjamin explains that leading oneself well is not about trying to achieve value, but recognising that we are already valuable. It involves stewarding different aspects of our lives, such as finances, relationships, opportunities, and even our inner-most thoughts. He shares three practical take-aways and five self-assessment questions for leading oneself well so that we can serve others in a healthy way and live an overflowing life.
Connect with BenjaminBenjamin Lundquist is the director of the young adult department of the Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and is the host of the Rise and Lead Podcast. You can find him speaking life and wisdom on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
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This is part one of a short series sharing some presentations by Benjamin Lundquist. In this episode, Benjamin shares his thoughts on the power of knowing one’s true identity. He talks about how easy it is for people to forget who they are because of what others have spoken over their lives and emphasizes that there is only one person who has the right to name us, determine our worth and value, and give us our identity. And that is God. He encourages listeners to claim their identity and worth as reality over their own lives, even if they don’t feel it. Benjamin also shares his own experience of how he has anchored his identity over the years, going back again and again to what God has said about him.
Connect with BenjaminBenjamin Lundquist is the director of the young adult department of the Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and is the host of the Rise and Lead Podcast. You can find him speaking life and wisdom on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Identity Statements PDFGet access to a list of Biblical truths and let God speak into your life on a daily basis. Print it out and take a moment every day to write out one of these truths about who you are and Whose you are in your journal.
Get Access Now!
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We can't believe that Christmas is just around the corner and that the year is almost over. In this short bonus update, Karl and Filip sat down for a look back at the last 8 episodes and a quick look ahead into our plans for 2022 and where we're headed.
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Carson Blair, a former pro-baseball player, navigated many locker room conversations about why he was saving himself for marriage. His future wife, Angela, was also having similar conversations… but on a dating show! On this episode they share their journeys towards purity despite the pressure from today's culture and highlight how grace factors in to purity as a practice.
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When it comes to the engagement season, it's important to be preparing for marriage, not just a wedding celebration. On this episode with Jo and Laia, recent newlyweds, Karl asks about the process they took in preparing for the beginning of their marriage. They share some myths and mindsets they had to overcome, conversations to have and questions to ask, and healthy ways to feel supported through the process.
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Sometimes Christians focus only on sexual boundaries in dating, while neglecting the many other types of boundaries. Our guests this week, Jo Amaya and Laia Burgos-Amaya, share with us their own learning curve with boundaries. We also talk about “pressing reset” and healing when it comes to boundary violations.
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As much as we hate it, every relationship has conflict. For this episode, our guest Dr Heather Thompson Day shares how to handle those “crucial conversations.” She shares practical ways to prepare your mindset before going into a difficult conversation along with some ways to keep communication open while you’re in the thick of things.
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When it comes to singleness, it can feel like there is a lot out of our control. But according to Erin Keegan, you can still work towards marriage when you’re single! In this episode, she explains the types of habits she cultivated when she was single that empowered her to be a healthy potential spouse.
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In this episode Ranela Kaligithi, a therapist-in-training, joins us again for another conversation to share why she thinks marriage is still a worthwhile commitment. We explore some key things to look for in a romantic partner as well as some red flags, dealbreakers, and other dating and marriage hot topics.
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In this episode, Karl and Filip are joined by Ranela Kaligithi for a conversation on authenticity and self-awareness in relationships. She shares how to own your own mess, recognize the values that shape you, and cultivate a strong sense of self.
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Dr Torben Bergland joins us for this episode as we learn about Attachment Theory and how it impacts our relationships. We learn about the four attachment styles, which types typically end up in relationships together, and discuss whether or not attachment styles are problems that need fixing.
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In this bonus episode, Karl and Filip sit down with Derek Glatts to learn from his experience of being diagnosed with depression, then anxiety, and finally OCD. We talk about the thought patterns and habits that have helped or hindered him, and he shares how he’s using his story to pour life into others.
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In our season finale on anxiety and depression, Karl and Filip ask Jamie what the best ways are to reach out to others who are struggling. We learn ways to ask friends how they’re really doing, and to empathize—not sympathize—with those who are hurting.
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We’re told to watch our deeds, because they become habits, but what exactly should those habits be if we’re battling depression? In today’s episode, Jamie Stodola, LMFT, puts the power back in your hands as she shares achievable habits that help combat depression.
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In this episode Jamie shares some common reasons that people may find themselves depressed and how our thought patterns impact depression. Filip related his own story of a dark time in his life, recalling the thoughts that brought him there, and the things he did that got him to a better place.
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Depression is so much more than the stereotypical sadness so often portrayed in pop culture. But what exactly is it? Join Karl and Filip in conversation with Jamie Stodola, LMFT as they seek to understand depression and how to identify it early.
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When anxiety hits, it’s time to examine our thoughts. In today’s episode, Jamie Stodola, LMFT, takes us through simple mindfulness practices to slow the flow of our anxious brains. This episode is packed full of practical ideas that anyone can use!
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When did your anxiety begin? Maybe it started before you could even talk, or maybe it's far more complicated. Karl and Filip ask Jamie Stodola, LMFT, why some people seem more anxious than others. They talk more about the mind being a battlefield and dive into some listener questions.
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Anxiety is both a mind and body experience, but we often just focus on the mind. In today’s episode, Jamie Stodola, LMFT, teaches us the seven different types of anxiety and how they manifest in the body. We discuss Jesus’ advice to a woman who was anxious, and when it may be a good idea to seek professional help.
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The Bible isn’t quiet about seeking good counsel, so why does the church seem to be? Our guest, Jamie Stodola, a licensed marriage and family therapist, is back with Karl and Filip to unpack common hangups Christians have with counseling and why it's so important to find someone who is Christ-focused.
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Even before the global pandemic, the prevalence rates of anxiety and depression around the world have been steadily rising. So this season, Karl and Filip are talking with Jamie Stodola, LMFT to learn how we can fight back towards an overflowing life. This is part one of the conversation.
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Kevin Wilson makes a mean cup of chai... and he’s using it to pour into others. Join Karl and Kevin in this last episode of season 3 as they explore the importance of sharing our stories to help others. It is, we think, the essence of overflow.
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As an atheistic evolutionist, Kim Busl lived to please himself, until a cocaine-snorting history teacher got his attention. Driven by the gospel to care for and bless others, Kim and his wife moved to Africa to commit themselves to passing Grace on.
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Matt Parra’s disenchanting life in the fast lane was disrupted by a phone call that he didn’t pick up. Join Karl and Matt as they talk about being discipled, discipling others, and why both are crucial to leading an overflowing life.
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Storyteller Kaleb Eisele champions those who may not otherwise have a voice. Bothered by impersonal ministry styles in the churches around him, Kaleb simply began to listen to and connect with people. Karl and Kaleb talk about recognizing the humanity in those we don’t understand and how to be good listeners.
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In this episode Benjamin Lundquist, a leader to young adults, speaks life from his ongoing journey of personal growth and leadership. The intentional steps for growth he shares with Karl have led to overflow in his life and they just might do the same for you!
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TikTok sensation, Shantel Smith, shares with Filip how God’s redeeming grace transformed her life. Now she is pouring grace into others. Her past contains the hurt of abuse, trauma, and family addiction but her present is full of hope and joy!
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John’s demons didn’t care too much about his position at a large New York bank, and it was at his lowest that he met a man who suggested he read the Bible. The adventure that started that night has taken him across the world, leaving sparks of hope in some of the world’s darkest places.
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Through a series of providential events, God taught Serena the healing power of forgiveness and unconditional love. Listen in as Serena and Karl talk about broken relationships, death, and the One who can turn overwhelming pain into overflowing joy.
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In the final episode of the season, Karl and Jonathan bring the Redeeming Grace mini-series to a close with a look at how we can reclaim our true identity as sons and daughters of God.
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As a follow-on from the last episode on freedom, this conversation explores how forgiveness is closely tied to the freedom that is offered us. Karl and Jonathan also discuss how receiving forgiveness from God is an important key to living an overflowing life.
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Are you struggling under the weight of sin? There's good news. Freedom has already been paid for! Listen in to Karl's conversation with Jonathan Leonardo as they explore the story of the Exodus and what it means for us today.
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In this episode Karl chats with Jonathan Leonardo in the first of four conversations on the theme of Redeeming Grace. Jonathan shares his journey towards living an authentic and overflowing life and what he learned about vulnerability on the way.
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We finish this mini-series on Broken Love with a conversation on conflict. Karl chats with Jennifer Schwirzer about why conflict isn't always a bad thing and some tools we can use to help manage our disagreements in a healthy way.
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In this third episode of our Broken Love mini-series, Karl has an insightful conversation with Jennifer Schwirzer about co-dependency. How is this a form of broken love, how can it affect the way we relate to God, and how can we find healing?
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Listen in as Karl chats with Jennifer Schwirzer about the different types of trauma and how they can really impact the way we relate to others and our capacity to live an abundant life.
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In this episode Karl chats with Jennifer Schwirzer about how loneliness is a form of broken love and how we can overcome that dreaded feeling.
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In this episode Karl and Filip talk with Jean Gersbach about how she has seen God's love, grace, and forgiveness work together in her life.
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In this episode Karl and Filip share part of their stories, and discuss a question from a listener about kingdom overflow.
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In this episode Karl and Filip have a conversation with Jon Ciccarelli about how we can get in the habit of responding with forgiveness rather than reacting with self-defence or retaliation.
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God wants to give you His peace and release you from the pain you are holding onto. This episode talks about how we are empowered to overflow forgiveness to others.
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Sit in on our conversation with Pr Ken Curtis as we talk about how grace can transform our lives and communities.
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We know we're saved by grace, but what is grace and how does it work?
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Sit in on a conversation with Pr Todd Rosspencer as we discuss the barriers that get in the way of loving others well.
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With so much shame and guilt holding us back from loving others, and even feeling loved ourselves, where do we go to find an unconditional love?
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God wants you to live an overflowing life, so why does it seem like you're limping through life on an empty tank? This episode sets the stage for the upcoming conversations.
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Get a taste for what's to come in this season as we journey towards healthy relationships and a more abundant life—one that is full to overflowing.
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