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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2025 · 59 MIN

E59: From Childhood Chaos to the Pulpit | Zachary Fraley

from The Overcomers Podcast · host Kristen Bruinius

What if your earliest memories were filled with addiction, abuse, and survival? For Zachary Fraley, that was reality—until a radical encounter with Jesus changed everything.In this raw and deeply moving episode of The Overcomers Podcast, Kristen sits down with Zachary, now a lead pastor in Iowa, as he shares his journey from a traumatic childhood—marked by instability, addiction, and loss—to a life of healing, forgiveness, and purpose in Christ.You’ll hear:What it was like being the child of two addictsThe life-changing decision he made alone in a car after hitting rock bottomHow God called him into ministry through unexpected signsHis mission to revitalize the local church in one of America’s most unchurched citiesThis is more than a testimony—it’s a story of spiritual transformation, deep healing, and God's relentless pursuit of His children. If you’ve ever questioned whether your past disqualifies you from your purpose, this episode will encourage your heart.

What if your earliest memories were filled with addiction, abuse, and survival? For Zachary Fraley, that was reality—until a radical encounter with Jesus changed everything.In this raw and deeply moving episode of The Overcomers Podcast, Kristen sits down with Zachary, now a lead pastor in Iowa, as he shares his journey from a traumatic childhood—marked by instability, addiction, and loss—to a life of healing, forgiveness, and purpose in Christ.You’ll hear:What it was like being the child of two addictsThe life-changing decision he made alone in a car after hitting rock bottomHow God called him into ministry through unexpected signsHis mission to revitalize the local church in one of America’s most unchurched citiesThis is more than a testimony—it’s a story of spiritual transformation, deep healing, and God's relentless pursuit of His children. If you’ve ever questioned whether your past disqualifies you from your purpose, this episode will encourage your heart.

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