Grow + Go with Em Tyler

• Grow + Go | Famished Faith with Anna Rollins

  In this raw and richly nuanced conversation, I sit down with author and thinker Anna Rollins to unpack the complex legacies of purity culture and the prosperity gospel—especially as they shaped women growing up in evangelicalism during the 90s and early 2000s.Anna shares her deeply personal journey that led to writing Famished, a compelling book exploring the intersections of food, sex, shame, and spirituality. Together, we explore how distorted teachings about purity and blessing can leave women wrestling with their bodies, their desires, and their sense of worth.We talk about:✨ How purity culture taught control over love✨ Why Christian women often struggle with sex—even in marriage✨ The hidden connections between food restriction and sexual shame✨ What Anna and I both learned about unmet expectations after “doing it right”✨ Why compassion—not control—is the way forward in faithWhether you’re deconstructing harmful narratives or longing for more embodied freedom in your faith, this episode offers honest conversation, grace-filled insights, and a hope-filled path toward healing. 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 Spiritual Bravery with Kristen Wambach

  In this inspiring conversation, I’m joined by Kristen Wambach—author, teacher, and encourager—as we explore what it looks like to walk closely with Jesus and live empowered by the Holy Spirit. Kristen shares her daily rhythms of prayer, how she’s learned to discern God’s voice, and why childlike faith isn’t naïve—it’s brave.Whether you're new to listening for God's voice or learning to take bold steps in faith, this conversation is filled with grace, practical encouragement, and spiritual insight. We talk about conviction vs condemnation, journaling as a tool for spiritual growth, and how no one is disqualified from encountering God’s presence.We talk about:✨ Learning to trust Jesus more than our understanding✨ How the Holy Spirit speaks—and how to tune in✨ Walking through fear and misunderstanding with bravery✨ The difference between condemnation and conviction✨ What it means to take a spiritual step forwardWhether you're walking through transition, seeking deeper connection with God, or wondering how to grow in spiritual discernment, this episode will stir your faith and steady your heart.Connect further with Kristen:Instagram | Twitter X | Website | Facebook 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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• Collective Conversations | Overflow

  I had the absolute joy of sitting down with my dear friend Aimée Walker from The Devoted Collective during their in-person Overflow day retreat in Auckland, New Zealand, for a deeply honest and hope-filled conversation. Together, we tackled some of the biggest questions about staying connected to Jesus and living from a place of overflow—even in seasons of grief, busyness, or spiritual dryness.Aimée and I share the practices that keep us anchored, how we discern God’s direction when life is noisy, and what it really looks like to experience intimacy with Him when everything else feels demanding or depleted. We also dive into practical ways to revive your relationship with Jesus, cultivate joy during loss, and take first steps when you feel overwhelmed.What does “overflow” look like for you in this season—and how can you pursue it without adding pressure?Whether you’re in a full-on season of grief, burnout, or spiritual hunger, this conversation will remind you that God meets you exactly where you are—and that His presence is the well that never runs dry.We talk about:✨ Favourite books, accounts, and sources of life-giving inspiration ✨ Small beginning steps to move from overwhelm to overflow✨ How to reconnect with Jesus after a season of spiritual dryness✨ Trusting God when His answers and direction look different than we expected✨ Navigating seasons of grief and still experiencing joy✨ Practical ways to discern when to keep going or when to pivot✨ Strengthening yourself in the Lord when your environment feels lackingPS: You’ll notice this episode ends a little abruptly… my phone battery died mid-conversation! #reallifeFollow The Devoted Collective on Instagram or visit their website.Connect further with Em:⁠Substack⁠ | ⁠emtyler.com⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ 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 the Holy Spirit Leads the Healing with Christopher Cook

  In this honest and hope-filled conversation, I sit down with speaker, author, and new friend Christopher Cook to unpack what true healing looks like—not as a quick fix or self-help checklist, but as a Spirit-led transformation process. We talk about his book Healing What You Can’t Erase, and why it’s often not the thing that happened to us, but what we believed because of it, that needs healing.We dive into the lies that keep us stuck, the role of scripture in renewing our minds, and why vulnerability and surrender are the real gateways to emotional health and spiritual maturity. Whether you're trying to heal from pain, lead from a place of wholeness, or simply live more deeply connected to God, this episode is a powerful reminder that He’s not done writing your story.We talk about:✨ The lies that keep us stuck✨ The role of scripture in renewing our minds✨ Why vulnerability is key to emotional health✨ How surrender leads to spiritual maturity✨ Healing from pain and leading from wholeness✨ Living more deeply connected to GodWhether you're on the edge of burnout, deep in healing, or just curious about spiritual growth, this episode will reframe how you think about pain, purpose, and transformation.Connect further with Christopher:You can follow Chris on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube at @wintodaychris Get his book, Healing What You Can’t Erase: Transform Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health from the Inside Out here: Healing What You Can’t EraseListen to Chris’ podcast: Win Today: Your Roadmap to Wholeness: Apple Podcasts Spotify Or search Win Today: Your Roadmap to Wholeness wherever you listen.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 Meets Therapy with Jo Hargreaves, The Faith-Filled Therapist

  In this grounded and grace-filled conversation, I sit down with my new friend Jo Hargreaves—known and loved by many as the Faith-Filled Therapist. She is a pastor, psychotherapist, and deep thinker, and together we explored the beautiful overlap between faith, mental health, and personal growth.We talk about what happens in our bodies when life feels overwhelming, how breath and prayer can regulate our nervous systems, and why it’s so powerful to integrate theology with therapy. Jo shares her experience supporting dysregulated children, her love for Deborah in the Bible, and her passion for helping others live with integrity and hope.The best bit? We get real and raw with some of the things we find tricky.We discuss:✨ Why “breath” matters in both Scripture and neuroscience✨ How to recognise and respond to dysregulation✨ What worship does to the body as well as the soul✨ Parenting when your own nervous system is on edge✨ Holding onto hope—and grounding in God’s presenceThis is one for the soul and the nervous system—offering a breath of fresh air for anyone feeling stretched thin, emotionally tired, or spiritually stuck.Connect further with Jo:Substack | Website | Instagram | EmailConnect 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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