Called & Courageous

Faith, Healing, and Wholeness: Dr. Tanya Paynter on Integrating God into Women’s Health

In this inspiring episode of Called & Courageous, Dr. Tanya Paynter shares her remarkable journey from naturopathic medicine to Christian apologetics—and how God led her to bridge the gap between faith and functional health. Discover how she combines biblical truth with evidence-based medicine to restore emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being in women of faith. Dr. Paynter opens up about her struggles with doubt, the challenges of following God’s calling, and the importance of patience, obedience, and community in the healing process. Whether you’re facing spiritual burnout, health challenges, or moments of uncertainty, this conversation will remind you that true healing begins when faith meets function. 🎧 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Tanya Paynter 01:57 Understanding Naturopathic Medicine and Christian Apologetics 06:04 The Journey of Doubt and Faith 12:00 The Importance of Community in Healing 15:43 Launching the Christian Women’s Health Fellowship 19:42 Navigating Questions of Faith and Science 26:04 God's Perspective on Suffering and Goodness 31:53 The Challenges of Following God's Calling 37:58 Encouragement for Those Facing Doubt 39:56 Connecting with Dr. Tanya Paynter 💬 SOUNDBITES * “This is all a myth.” * “Stay the course.” * “Don’t go back to Egypt.” ✨ GUEST LINKS * Facebook: The Christian Clinician [https://www.facebook.com/TheChristianClinician] * Instagram: @ChristianClinician [https://www.instagram.com/christianclinician/] * Podcast: The Christian Clinician | Hope, Health, and Wholeness [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-clinician-%7C-hope-health-and-wholeness/id1712917317] * YouTube: The Christian Clinician [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Tg6vrZKyusPRJVLuORciw] 💼 READY TO WRITE YOUR BOOK? If this episode inspired you to share your own faith journey or message of healing, we’d love to help you bring it to life. 📖 Visit: www.the1andonlypublishing.com [https://www.the1andonlypublishing.com/] 📩 Email: info@the1andonlypublishing.com 📞 Call/Text: 301-798-7685 💬 Let’s Stay Connected 🌐 Website: The1andOnlyPublishing.com 📸 Instagram: @The1andOnlyPublishing [https://instagram.com/The1andOnlyPublishing] 📖 Ready to be obedient and write your book? Start here: The1andOnlyPublishing.com 🎙 About Called & Courageous This podcast is for believers who are ready to stop delaying and start obeying. Each episode will inspire you to walk boldly in your calling, share your God-given story, and trust Him with the details—because obedience is the new success, and your story is proof. 📌 Don’t Miss an Episode Subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with someone who needs the reminder that God’s plan is worth the sacrifice.

Righteous Anger & Healing: Understanding Emotional Responses to Abuse with Rev. Cheryl Kincaid

In this powerful episode of Called & Courageous, host Meme Mulugeta sits down with Reverend Cheryl Kincaid, a Presbyterian minister, author, and advocate for women healing from abuse. Together, they explore the transformative concept of righteous anger—a God-given response to violation and injustice. Rev. Kincaid breaks down how abuse distorts emotional responses, the difference between healthy and unhealthy family dynamics, and why recognizing anger is a vital step toward spiritual and emotional healing. If you’ve ever struggled with understanding your emotions after trauma, this conversation will bring clarity, compassion, and hope. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Reverend Cheryl Kincaid 00:37 – Navigating Forgiveness and Anger 07:20 – How Abuse Impacts Emotional Recognition 12:45 – Righteous Anger and God’s Justice 18:10 – Healing Through Awareness and Grace 💬 Soundbites * “I had to learn to embrace righteous anger.” * “You push back if you grew up in a healthy family.” * “In an abusive home, it doesn’t set off any alarms.” 🌐 Guest Links * Website: https://revcherylkincaid.com [https://revcherylkincaid.com/] * Dickens & Christianity: https://dickensandchristianity.com [https://dickensandchristianity.com/] * Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/dickensandchristianity.com [https://www.amazon.com/author/dickensandchristianity.com] * Blog: https://calvaryenfield.org/category/pastor-cheryls-blog/ [https://calvaryenfield.org/category/pastor-cheryls-blog/] * YouTube: www.youtube.com/@cherylkincaid5643 [www.youtube.com/@cherylkincaid5643] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karriesthorn [https://www.facebook.com/karriesthorn] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-kincaid-8aab51132 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-kincaid-8aab51132] * Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorck [https://twitter.com/authorck] 📖 About Reverend Cheryl Kincaid Reverend Cheryl Kincaid is a Presbyterian Minister, author, and advocate for healing from abuse. With a Master of Divinity from San Francisco Theological Seminary and studies in Marriage and Family Therapy at Bethel, she has dedicated over 20 years to pulpit ministry and supporting survivors of trauma. Rev. Kincaid’s writings and sermons center on God’s redemptive grace in the lives of wounded believers. She is the author of six books, including Hearing the Gospel Through Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol, The Little Clay Pot, and A Forgotten Door Called Home. 📚 Connect with The 1 and Only Publishing Ready to Write Your Book? 📖 www.the1andonlypublishing.com [https://www.the1andonlypublishing.com/] 📩 info@the1andonlypublishing.com 📞 301-798-7685 💬 Let’s Stay Connected 🌐 Website: The1andOnlyPublishing.com 📸 Instagram: @The1andOnlyPublishing [https://instagram.com/The1andOnlyPublishing] 📖 Ready to be obedient and write your book? Start here: The1andOnlyPublishing.com 🎙 About Called & Courageous This podcast is for believers who are ready to stop delaying and start obeying. Each episode will inspire you to walk boldly in your calling, share your God-given story, and trust Him with the details—because obedience is the new success, and your story is proof. 📌 Don’t Miss an Episode Subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with someone who needs the reminder that God’s plan is worth the sacrifice.

Trusting Your Instincts: Guiding Children Through Emotions and Trauma with Richard Tierney

In this powerful episode of Called & Courageous, therapist Richard Tierney explores how children can learn to trust their God-given instincts, even in the midst of trauma, bullying, or emotional turmoil. He reminds us that emotions are divine tools for guidance—not weaknesses—and that as long as decisions don’t harm oneself or others, they are worthy of trust. Richard’s compassionate insight encourages parents to validate their children’s feelings, empower emotional expression, and nurture self-confidence rooted in inner wisdom. 📚 Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Richard Tierney 00:27 – Healthy Responses to Trauma 03:15 – Teaching Children to Trust Themselves 06:40 – Emotions as God-Given Guidance 09:10 – Parenting Through Pain and Healing 12:05 – Empowering Children to Choose Wisely 💬 Soundbites: * "Trust your feelings and emotions." * "You can’t make a wrong decision." * "Children have God-given instincts that deserve to be honored." 👥 Guest Links: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tierney-therapy-b7a6441b6/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tierney-therapy-b7a6441b6/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richard.tierney.759802 [https://www.facebook.com/richard.tierney.759802] * The Victory Principle: https://www.facebook.com/thevictoryprinciple/ [https://www.facebook.com/thevictoryprinciple/] * ACOA Support: https://www.facebook.com/ACOAsupport/ [https://www.facebook.com/ACOAsupport/] * Personal Profile: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550243353404 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550243353404] 📞 Ready to Write Your Book? Visit www.the1andonlypublishing.com [https://www.the1andonlypublishing.com/] 📧 Email: info@the1andonlypublishing.com 📱 Call: 301-798-7685 💬 Let’s Stay Connected 🌐 Website: The1andOnlyPublishing.com 📸 Instagram: @The1andOnlyPublishing [https://instagram.com/The1andOnlyPublishing] 📖 Ready to be obedient and write your book? Start here: The1andOnlyPublishing.com 🎙 About Called & Courageous This podcast is for believers who are ready to stop delaying and start obeying. Each episode will inspire you to walk boldly in your calling, share your God-given story, and trust Him with the details—because obedience is the new success, and your story is proof. 📌 Don’t Miss an Episode Subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with someone who needs the reminder that God’s plan is worth the sacrifice.

Motherhood, Business, and Obedience: The Faith-Filled Journey of Elise Halcomb

In this episode of the Called & Courageous Podcast, host Meme Mulugeta sits down with Elise Halcomb — mother, entrepreneur, coach, and host of The Peaceful Mompreneur Podcast. Elise opens up about the real, raw, and faith-filled journey of building a business while raising a family. She shares how God called her into a season of supporting mothers in motherhood and entrepreneurship, the importance of discernment, creating boundaries, and understanding that obedience doesn’t always mean saying “yes” to every opportunity. Together, Meme and Elise explore how to protect your peace, recognize the enemy’s distractions, and courageously step into your calling without burning out. 📌 Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Elise Halcomb 01:51 – Elise’s Faith Journey & Calling to Serve Mothers 06:02 – Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship 08:51 – Facing Fears and Taking the First Step 10:29 – Learning Through Mistakes and Stumbling Blocks 14:08 – Discernment: Knowing What is from God 16:21 – Timing and Obedience in God's Call 19:04 – Recognizing the Enemy’s Distractions 20:43 – Setting Boundaries and Saying “No” 24:18 – How to Connect with Elise & Her Coaching 🔑 Key Takeaways Motherhood and business require intentionality and awareness of capacity. Every season of life shifts your schedule, rhythm, and expectations. Obedience to God doesn’t mean saying yes to everything. Boundaries protect your calling, your family, and your peace. Discernment is key to knowing what is for now and what is for later. The enemy uses distraction, comparison, and overwhelm to derail purpose. Saying no is a holy skill — and an act of obedience. God’s timing matters — just because you’re called doesn’t mean it’s time. 🎙 Soundbites “The Lord opens doors, right?” “It’s a skill you have to learn — saying no doesn’t make you disobedient.” “Just because God called you, doesn’t mean now is the moment.” 🌐 Connect with Elise Halcomb Website: https://aliesehalcomb.com Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thepeacefulmompreneur 📌 Connect with The 1 and Only Publishing ✨ Ready to turn your story into a book? Website: www.the1andonlypublishing.com Email: info@the1andonlypublishing.com Phone: 301-798-7685 💬 Let’s Stay Connected 🌐 Website: The1andOnlyPublishing.com 📸 Instagram: @The1andOnlyPublishing [https://instagram.com/The1andOnlyPublishing] 📖 Ready to be obedient and write your book? Start here: The1andOnlyPublishing.com 🎙 About Called & Courageous This podcast is for believers who are ready to stop delaying and start obeying. Each episode will inspire you to walk boldly in your calling, share your God-given story, and trust Him with the details—because obedience is the new success, and your story is proof. 📌 Don’t Miss an Episode Subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with someone who needs the reminder that God’s plan is worth the sacrifice.

Overcoming Trauma with Faith and Purpose with Bethany Bacon

In this episode of the Called & Courageous Podcast, host Meme Mulugeta sits down with Bethany Bacon — micro-preemie survivor, emotional trauma coach, and faith-filled warrior. Born at just 24 weeks, Bethany faced overwhelming physical challenges, bullying, and isolation. Yet through deep faith in God, she discovered purpose in her pain and now empowers others to break free from emotional trauma. Bethany shares how resilience, prayer, and obedience to God’s calling transformed her life — and how anyone can choose freedom, no matter their past. 📌 Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Bethany Bacon 02:26 – Overcoming Early Life Challenges 04:47 – Understanding God’s Role in Trials 07:12 – Health Struggles & Multiple Surgeries 09:51 – Becoming an Emotional Trauma Coach 13:22 – Choosing Freedom from Trauma 16:24 – Practical Steps for Healing & Prayer 20:03 – Final Encouragement and Faith Activation 🔑 Key Takeaways Born at 24 weeks, Bethany’s survival is a miracle. She endured bullying, isolation, and over 100 surgeries for hydrocephalus. Faith in God became her source of strength and purpose. Freedom from trauma is a choice—but it requires faith, effort, and obedience. Negativity is Satan’s weapon; prayer is God’s protection. God uses pain to reveal purpose and heal others through our stories. 🎙 Powerful Soundbites “God is the giver of life.” “Satan only knows negativity.” “Freedom is available — but you have to choose it.” 🌐 Connect with Bethany Bacon Website: https://created-in-his-image.com Mission: Encouraging others to know their value, resist the enemy, and walk in God’s truth. 📌 Connect with The 1 and Only Publishing ✨ Ready to write your book or share your testimony? Website: www.the1andonlypublishing.com Email: info@the1andonlypublishing.com Phone: 301-798-7685 💬 Let’s Stay Connected 🌐 Website: The1andOnlyPublishing.com 📸 Instagram: @The1andOnlyPublishing [https://instagram.com/The1andOnlyPublishing] 📖 Ready to be obedient and write your book? Start here: The1andOnlyPublishing.com 🎙 About Called & Courageous This podcast is for believers who are ready to stop delaying and start obeying. Each episode will inspire you to walk boldly in your calling, share your God-given story, and trust Him with the details—because obedience is the new success, and your story is proof. 📌 Don’t Miss an Episode Subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with someone who needs the reminder that God’s plan is worth the sacrifice.