Grow + Go with Em Tyler

• Grow + Go | From Cult to Christ with Christy Lynne Wood

  In this powerful and honest episode, I sit down with Christy Lynne Wood to talk about what it really means to move from religion to relationship. Raised in a rigid Christian cult, Christy’s early experience of faith was steeped in fear, control, and legalism. But Jesus found her anyway.Now a writer, speaker, and behaviour specialist working with dysregulated children, Christy shares her unfolding journey from black-and-white beliefs to a faith rooted in grace, embodiment, and encounter. We talk about the role of deconstruction—not as a pathway to walking away from Jesus, but as a means of discovering Him afresh.We explore:✨ Why Gnosticism still influences modern Christianity✨ How embodiment matters in a truly holistic faith✨ What it’s like to marry someone with a very different spiritual upbringing✨ Why it’s safe—and even sacred—to ask questions✨ How love, not fear, is the foundation for real growthWhether you’re questioning long-held beliefs, navigating control-based faith structures, or yearning for more authenticity in your relationship with God, this conversation will remind you: He wants to be found.Connect further with Christy:Threads | Website | Substack | Instagram Connect further with Em:⁠Substack⁠ | ⁠emtyler.com⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | Facebook |  ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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 Neuroscience of Hope and Healing with Dr. Lee Warren

  In this fascinating and deeply encouraging conversation, I sit down with Dr. Lee Warren—neurosurgeon, author, and hope lover—to talk about the intersection of brain science, suffering, and the relentless pursuit of peace.Dr. Warren brings profound wisdom from his own journey through grief, his medical background, and his strong faith. We explore how hope isn’t just wishful thinking—it’s a spiritual and neurological process we can actively participate in. From how the brain stores trauma to how gratitude rewires our responses, this episode is packed with practical tools and healing insights.We talk about:✨ The difference between faith and hope—and why both matter✨ Why feelings aren’t facts (and what to do with them)✨ How gratitude calms the brain’s fear centre✨ What “self-brain surgery” really means✨ Why suffering and hope can co-exist without contradictionWhether you're navigating loss, feeling stuck, or simply wanting to renew your mind, this episode will remind you: you are not broken—you’re human. And with God’s help, healing is possible.Connect further with Dr. Lee:Website | Substack | InstagramHope is the First Dose (USA link)Hope is the First Dose (UK link)Connect further with Em:⁠Substack⁠ | ⁠emtyler.com⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | Facebook |  ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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 | Faith, Family, and Unanswered Prayers with Gemma Hunt

  In this vibrant and heartfelt episode, Em Tyler sits down with beloved TV presenter and children’s author Gemma Hunt to talk about the intersection of faith, parenting, media, and purpose. Known for her warmth, wisdom, and contagious joy, Gemma brings a refreshing honesty to the realities of raising a family, navigating unanswered prayers, and living out faith in the public eye.This conversation weaves together humour, hope, and healing—from prophetic nudges in her teens to writing books that help kids see themselves in faith stories. Gemma shares how her daughter helps shape her creative work, how reluctant obedience can still be faith-filled, and why joy and pain can co-exist in the life of a believer.We discuss:✨ How diversity in children’s literature changes hearts✨ What Gemma learned from the Alpha and Prayer courses✨ Navigating disappointment when prayers go unanswered✨ How worship can carry us through pain into presenceWhether you're parenting, creating, or waiting in faith, this episode will remind you that God meets us in the middle of it all—with joy, grace, and surprising purpose.Connect further with Gemma:Website | Twitter | Instagram | Gem’s BooksConnect further with Em:⁠Substack⁠ | ⁠emtyler.com⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | Facebook |  ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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 | Cultivating Intimacy with God as a Busy Mum with Guest Sasha Walls

  In this episode of Grow + Go, I speak with Sasha Walls—homeschooling mum, coach, and passionate follower of Jesus—about parenting, spiritual growth, and finding intimacy with God in the everyday chaos of family life. Sasha shares with such warmth and honesty about the joys and tensions of motherhood, homeschooling, and the deep longing to stay close to God in the middle of it all.This conversation is both practical and soul-nourishing. If you're navigating multiple callings, stretched thin by the demands of life, or craving deeper connection with God—this is for you.We discuss:✨ Homeschooling and holding space for spiritual formation✨ How to hear God's voice when life is noisy✨ The difference between faith in God and intimacy with Him✨ Why your desires may actually be invitations from God✨ Creating space to be honest in prayer—and why it mattersKnow someone balancing motherhood, faith, and calling? Send them this episode—it might be just the reminder they need that God isn’t far off. He’s near.Connect further with Sasha:Instagram Connect further with Em:⁠Substack⁠ | ⁠emtyler.com⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | Facebook |  ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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 | From Burnout to Renewal with Guest Dr. Ioana Popa

  In this episode of the Grow + Go podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ioana Popa—mental health expert and passionate believer—to talk about burnout, regeneration, and how Christian faith intersects with emotional wellbeing. Dr. Ioana shares her personal experience of burning out (twice), and how God used those dark seasons to teach her about rest, prayer, and the rhythms of renewal.This conversation is full of practical wisdom and spiritual insight for anyone feeling tired, worn out, or stretched too thin. If you’ve ever wondered whether your exhaustion was spiritual failure, or if prayer has started to feel like just another thing to do—this episode is for you.We discuss:✨ Why burnout often hides beneath high-functioning faith✨ What daily regeneration looks like in a busy, sacred life✨ How to shift prayer from pressure to presence✨ The emotional warning signs we shouldn’t ignore✨ Why even Jesus stopped to rest—and why we must tooKnow someone who’s feeling exhausted but doesn’t know how to stop? Send them this episode—it could be the gentle reset their soul needs.Connect further with Dr Ioana:Email | Website | Podcast | Youtube | Instagram | Facebook | Free Resource Connect further with Em:⁠Substack⁠ | ⁠emtyler.com⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | Facebook |  ⁠[email protected]⁠ 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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