Grow + Go with Em Tyler

This 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 matters
If 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 | Instagram
Connect further with Em:
⁠Substack⁠ | ⁠emtyler.com⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | Facebook |  Email 
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This 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 God
Whether 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 UK
Connect further with Em:
⁠Substack⁠ | ⁠emtyler.com⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | Facebook |  Email 
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I 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 good
If 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 | Instagram
Connect further with Em:
⁠Substack⁠ | ⁠emtyler.com⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | Facebook | Email
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This 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 formation
Whether 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 | Instagram
Connect further with Em:
⁠Substack⁠ | ⁠emtyler.com⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | Facebook |  Email 
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In 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 suffering

Connect further with Dr. Lee:
WebsiteSocials: @drleewarren
Connect further with Em:
⁠Substack⁠ | ⁠emtyler.com⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | Facebook |  Email 
Interested in having Em come speak at your event? ⁠Book Em today! ⁠
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