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Grow and Go with Em Tyler
Hosted by Em Tyler · EN
Faith isn’t just something we talk about—it’s something we live. Grow + Go with Em Tyler brings you real conversations with believers around the world who are walking it out. Through powerful interviews and honest solo episodes, we explore what it means to follow Jesus daily, stay rooted in scripture, and step boldly into God’s plans.
Hosted by Em Tyler—international speaker, twice-certified coach, writer, and local church leader—this podcast will equip and encourage you to grow in faith and go where God leads.
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Grow + Go | Stressless Eating and Faith with Leanne Ellington
Mar 1800:52:13Tap to summarizeIn this deeply insightful conversation, I sit down with Leanne Ellington to explore the complex relationship between self-image, food, and faith.Leanne shares her personal journey from struggling with weight and self-hatred to discovering how neuroscience and emotional health can transform identity. We talk about rewiring the brain, understanding shame, and how partnering with God in the healing process is essential for lasting change.This episode is packed with practical insights for anyone wanting true freedom from food obsession, negative self-perception, and unhealthy patterns, and we also get an update about how this matters for teens navigating today’s digital pressures with emotional fitness.We talk about:✨ Breaking free from shame and food obsession✨ How understanding your nervous system supports emotional health✨ Rewiring your brain through neuroplasticity for a better self-image✨ Why shame often persists even after physical changes✨ How faith and neuroscience work together in transformation✨ The dangers of self-abandonment and neglecting emotional needs✨ Practical tools for teens to build emotional fitness✨ Partnering with God for identity, freedom, and purposeConnect further with Leanne:Website | StressLess Eating | Instagram | EmailPodcasts: Outweigh + What’s God Got To Do With It? (both on iHeartRadio)Connect further with Em:Substack | emtyler.com | Instagram | Facebook | Email Interested in having Em come speak at your event? Book Em today! If you found this podcast helpful, please subscribe.Subscribe nowIf it would help someone you know, share it.ShareIf you found it a blessing in any way, you can show love by making a one time (no subscription!!!) donation below.One-off DonationWant to be a guest on Grow + Go with Em Tyler? Send Em Tyler a message on PodMatch. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emtyler.substack.com/subscribe
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Grow + Go | Brave Women, Mighty God with Laura L. Smith
Mar 1100:48:58Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I sit down one of my new BFFs Laura L. Smith — author of Brave Women, Mighty God — to talk about courage, calling, and the incredible stories of women in Scripture who inspire us to live boldly for God.Laura unpacks how the women of the Bible—like Huldah (who-now?!), Mary Magdalene, and Jochebed—teach us about wisdom, faith, and bravery in the face of fear. Together, we explore what it means to quiet the noise, hear God’s voice, and make space for Sabbath rest in a culture that rarely slows down.If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, hearing from God, or calling, this conversation is an empowering reminder that God equips ordinary women for extraordinary purposes.We talk about:✨ Bravery and why it’s essential for women today✨ The power of prayer and divine support through challenges✨ Stories of Huldah, Mary Magdalene, and Jochebed✨ Overcoming rejection and embracing your purpose✨ The importance of Sabbath rest and spiritual renewal✨ Hearing God’s voice in the noise of everyday lifeThis one’s for everyone learning to trust God, rest deeply, and rise bravely into their calling.Connect further with Laura:Website | Instagram | FREE First Chapter of Brave Women, Mighty GodConnect further with Em:Substack | emtyler.com | Instagram | Facebook | Email Interested in having Em come speak at your event? Book Em today! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emtyler.substack.com/subscribe
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Grow + Go | Thea Muir is So Many Things!
Mar 400:49:29Tap to summarizeThis conversation was an absolute joy for me — partly because I’ve been a long-time fan-girl of Thea Muir, Founder and Creator of I Am So Many Things, and partly because Thea carries a testimony that radiates freedom, truth, and the kindness of God.In this episode, Thea shares the story of how God broke and remade her, setting her free from the shame and secrecy of an eating disorder. We talk about the lies that masquerade as control, the fear of being judged, and how the Word of God — spoken, declared, and lived — became the anchor that rebuilt her identity from the inside out.She tells the beautiful origin story of I Am So Many Things, why declarations matter, and how God told her to “beautify the Bride” . . . a phrase that has marked her life and creative work ever since. And yes — for all the tea obsessives — we do, in fact, talk about the perfect size mug for a proper cup of tea.This episode is full of laughter, honesty, tenderness, and Holy Spirit truth. If you’ve ever battled shame, wrestled with control, or struggled to believe what God says about you, I think you’ll find a friend in Thea’s story.We talk about:✨ The breaking and remaking God did in Thea’s life✨ Freedom from shame surrounding an eating disorder✨ How the lies of control never lead to true freedom✨ Fear of being judged and how God untangles it✨ The birth story of I Am So Many Things✨ Why declarations of truth can transform the heart✨ “Beautifying the Bride” — what God spoke and why it mattersIf you’re hungry for a richer, more grounded understanding of the Bible, this episode will give you permission to ask questions, seek context, and draw closer to God through discovery.Connect further with Thea:Website | InstagramConnect further with Em:Substack | emtyler.com | Instagram | Facebook | Email Interested in having Em come speak at your event? Book Em today! If you found this podcast helpful, please subscribe.Subscribe nowIf it would help someone you know, share it.ShareIf you found it a blessing in any way, you can show love by making a one time (no subscription!!!) donation below.One-off Donation This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emtyler.substack.com/subscribe
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Grow + Go | Pioneering Faith with Miriam Swanson
Feb 2500:55:43Tap to summarizeThis was such an energising conversation with Miriam Swanson about her journey with Fusion USA and the incredible work of reaching and discipling college students through local churches.Miriam shares her story of moving from the UK to the USA, navigating cultural differences, and the unexpected challenges—and opportunities—that came during the COVID-19 pandemic. We explore how small acts of faith can make a lasting impact, the importance of empowering younger leaders, and why intimacy with the Holy Spirit is essential in ministry and everyday life.We talk about:✨ How Fusion USA strengthens churches in reaching college students✨ The role of discipleship in raising and empowering younger leaders✨ The importance of small acts of faith and everyday obedience✨ Navigating cultural challenges in ministry across contexts✨ How COVID-19 created unique opportunities for reflection and growth✨ The joy and responsibility of pioneering in ministry✨ Why every story—no matter how small—is sacred and valuable to GodWhether you’re involved in ministry, mentoring, or simply wanting to see God move in your community, this episode encourages you to embrace your calling, trust His guidance, and invest in the next generation.Connect further with Miriam:Fusion USA | Instagram | Fusion UKConnect further with Em:Substack | emtyler.com | Instagram | Facebook | Email Interested in having Em come speak at your event? Book Em today! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emtyler.substack.com/subscribe
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Grow + Go | Getting Through What You're Going Through with Tanner Olson
Feb 1800:55:56Tap to summarizeI don’t think I could love this conversation more if I tried. Not least because Tanner Olson’s new book (just released!) Getting Through What You’re Going Through is brilliant and he shared some of the poems and thoughts from within, but also because Tanner just loves Jesus and people and has learnt some things along the way which he shares with us like the Sage that he is. We talk about:✨ Bacon, because bacon is important✨ How to get through what you’re going through✨ What keeps us stuck✨ The power and importance of opening our hands, taking a breath, and heading outside✨ God speaking silence fluently✨ Why sometimes we need to shed our skin aka snake style✨ How life is hard, but God is goodIf you could write a poem or a line to yourself in the middle of a hard season, what would it say?Connect further with Tanner:Website | Getting Through What You’re Going Through | InstagramConnect further with Em:Substack | emtyler.com | Instagram | Facebook | Email Interested in having Em come speak at your event? Book Em today! If this conversation has encouraged you, please consider buying me a coffee! Your support helps me keep creating freely and sharing faith-filled content. Every gift—big or small—means so much. Thank you for being a Grow + Go Believer!Thank you Jan Johnson, Consolata, and many others for tuning into my live video with Tanner Olson! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emtyler.substack.com/subscribe
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Grow + Go | Finding Joy with Asheritah Ciuciu
Feb 1100:52:09Tap to summarizeThis was such an encouraging conversation with Asheritah Ciuciu about joy, delight, and the ways God restores our hearts when spiritual disciplines feel like a burden.Asheritah shares her story of growing up as a missionary kid in Romania, how her name—“God is my happiness”—has shaped her identity, and the journey from legalistic quiet time to a life of prayer, delight, and joy. We explore the importance of community in spiritual growth, the gift of ordinary moments, and practical ways to find restoration when faith feels heavy.We talk about:✨ How names and identity influence our relationship with God✨ Rediscovering joy in spiritual disciplines✨ Why community is essential for encouragement and restoration✨ Seeing God at work in everyday life and ordinary moments✨ Moving from duty to delight in prayer, scripture, and worship✨ Finding joy after dark seasons or spiritual burnout✨ How homeschooling and family rhythms can shape spiritual formationWhether you’re parenting, homeschooling, or simply seeking a deeper, more joyful connection with God, this episode invites you to experience restoration, delight, and His presence in the everyday.Connect further with Asheritah:Delighting in Jesus | Substack | InstagramConnect further with Em:Substack | emtyler.com | Instagram | Facebook | Email Interested in having Em come speak at your event? Book Em today! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emtyler.substack.com/subscribe
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Grow + Go | The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery with Dr Lee Warren
Feb 400:48:15Tap to summarizeIn this thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with everyone’s favourite neurosurgeon, Dr. Lee Warren (also an author, and all-round deep thinker) to explore the transformative practice he teaches called self-brain surgery.Dr. Lee unpacks the science of neuroplasticity in a way that’s both accessible and faith-filled, helping us understand that our brains are far more adaptable than we realise. We talk about how intentional thinking, gratitude, and taking our thoughts captive can reshape our internal world and ultimately change how we show up in our external one.What I loved most about this conversation is how seamlessly he weaves together neuroscience and the hope of the gospel. It’s practical, deeply encouraging, and a reminder that we are not trapped by old patterns. There’s real healing available — and it begins in the mind.We talk about:✨ What self-brain surgery actually is — and why it matters✨ Why you are not defined by your past thought patterns✨ The power of neuroplasticity to reshape your brain✨ How gratitude can chemically shift anxiety✨ Using “thought biopsies” to challenge unhealthy thinking✨ Why chronic stress affects not just you, but everyone around you✨ How faith and neuroscience work together in renewal✨ Finding purpose and hope, even in seasons of deep sufferingConnect further with Dr. Lee:WebsiteSocials: @drleewarrenConnect further with Em:Substack | emtyler.com | Instagram | Facebook | Email Interested in having Em come speak at your event? Book Em today! If you found this podcast helpful, please subscribe.Subscribe nowIf it would help someone you know, share it.ShareIf you found it a blessing in any way, you can show love by making a one time (no subscription!!!) donation below.One-off Donation This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emtyler.substack.com/subscribe
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Grow + Go | Finding Beauty in Suffering with Kimberly Phinney
Jan 2800:58:16Tap to summarizeBoy oh boy did the Spirit show up in this conversation with the brilliant Kimberly Phinney as we talked about navigating chronic illness with faith, resilience, and creativity.Kimberly shares her journey through stage four endometriosis, sepsis, and the challenges of living with a chronic condition, reflecting on how these experiences have shaped her faith and creative expression. We explore the importance of community support, finding beauty in suffering, and using poetry and creative outlets to process pain and connect with God. Kimberly also shares her mission with The Way Back to Ourselves, a platform supporting creatives and leaders, and how gratitude, prayer, and presence in the lives of others sustain hope and healing.We talk about:✨ How chronic illness can transform your faith and perspective✨ The power of community and support in difficult seasons✨ Finding beauty and meaning even in suffering✨ Prayer and daily connection with God as tools for resilience✨ Creative expression, like poetry, as a form of healing✨ The role of gratitude in reframing our challenges✨ Being present and supportive for others in their strugglesWhether you’re navigating illness, supporting someone you love, or seeking ways to live fully in the tension of pain and hope, this episode is an invitation to embrace resilience, faith, and creative expression in your journey.Connect further with Kimberly:The Way Back to Ourselves | Substack | InstagramConnect further with Em:Substack | emtyler.com | Instagram | Facebook | Email Interested in having Em come speak at your event? Book Em today! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emtyler.substack.com/subscribe
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Grow + Go | Embracing Everyday Faith with Jo Trickey
Jan 2100:48:18Tap to summarizeLoved this conversation with the fabulous ‘many-letters-after-her-name’ Jo Trickey about integrating faith, leadership, and everyday life.Jo shares her journey from a conservative perspective on women in leadership to embracing a broader view, highlighting how God’s presence is woven into every part of life—from work and motherhood to community and church. We discuss the role of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC) in helping believers live out their faith daily, the challenges and joys of motherhood, and the beauty of discovering God in the ordinary moments.We talk about:✨ How God delights in the work you do, no matter its scale or context✨ Embracing women’s leadership in the church and community✨ Recognising God in the mundane, everyday aspects of life✨ Balancing motherhood, ambition, and calling without guilt✨ Integrating faith into work, relationships, and daily routines✨ The importance of community for spiritual growth and encouragement✨ Finding inspiration in the stories of JesusWhether you’re navigating leadership, parenting, or the demands of everyday life, this episode is an invitation to see God in all you do and to lead with faith, courage, and authenticity.Connect further with Jo:LICC Website | InstagramConnect further with Em:Substack | emtyler.com | Instagram | Facebook | Email Interested in having Em come speak at your event? Book Em today! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emtyler.substack.com/subscribe
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Grow + Go | When Faith Meets Addiction with 'Christian Alcoholic', Jon M. Seidl
Jan 1400:50:18Tap to summarizeIn this powerful and let-it-all-hang-loose conversation, I sit down with my friend Jonathon M. Seidl to talk about faith, addiction, and the kind of radical vulnerability that leads to real healing.Jon shares openly about his journey with alcoholism—how it began, what it cost him, and how Jesus met him in the breaking. We explore what sanctification really looks like in the messiness of everyday life, why addiction is ultimately a worship issue, and why none of us can afford to sin as a pet.Jon walks us through four practical steps toward freedom, and together we unpack the tension between obedience, trust, and the slow, steady work of being formed into Christ’s likeness.This episode is full of truth, hope, and encouragement for anyone who’s struggling—or loves someone who is.We talk about:✨ Why sanctification is slow, beautiful, and lifelong✨ How addiction reveals what (and who) we worship✨ Why “Aim for Jesus, get sobriety thrown in” is more than a slogan✨ The necessity of radical vulnerability and confession✨ Why sin can’t be managed, only surrendered✨ What mortification and vivification (vivi-what-now?!) look like in real life✨ The four key steps for breaking freeIf Jon’s story encouraged you today, let it remind you of this: Jesus meets us in the places we least want to admit we’re struggling. Addiction doesn’t get the final word—grace does. Whether your battle is with alcohol, fear, shame, or something you’ve never said out loud, freedom begins with bringing it into the light. Keep choosing vulnerability. Keep choosing obedience. Keep choosing Jesus. He is faithful to complete the work He’s begun in you.Connect further with Jon:Website | InstagramConnect further with Em:Substack | emtyler.com | Instagram | Facebook | Email Interested in having Em come speak at your event? Book Em today! If you found this podcast helpful, please subscribe.Subscribe nowIf it would help someone you know, share it.ShareIf you found it a blessing in any way, you can show love by making a one time (no subscription!!!) donation below.One-off Donation This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emtyler.substack.com/subscribe
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