Called & Courageous
Welcome to Called & Courageous—the podcast for believers who are ready to boldly say yes to God’s call, even when it doesn’t make sense. Hosted by Meme Mulugeta, founder of The 1 and Only Publishing, each episode dives deep into the raw, real, and sometimes risky journey of obedience. Whether you're stepping out in ministry, writing a book, launching a business, or simply trying to follow God’s voice in your everyday life, this show will inspire you to trust His plan over your own. You’ll hear powerful testimonies, heartfelt conversations, and practical wisdom from those who have walked the path of purpose—messy moments and all. If you’ve ever felt the tug to do something greater but battled fear, doubt, or delay, this is your space to be reminded: You are called. You are courageous. And God is with you every step of the way. New episodes every Monday's and Friday's. Let’s walk this faith journey together.
Episodes
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 chal...
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, an...
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...
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 b...
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 resilienc...
In this powerful episode of Called & Courageous, Michelle Steiner shares her inspiring journey of living with a learning disability and how faith, resilience, and community support shaped her story. From being told she would never succeed in school to graduating college and becoming a published writer, Michelle’s testimony is a reminder that God’s purpose shines through every challenge.
She opens up about her struggles in educat...
In this episode of Called & Courageous, Bridget Goodwin shares her powerful testimony of healing from trauma and the importance of using her voice to break the silence. She opens up about her journey of obedience to God’s call, the challenges she faced in church leadership, and the red flags of control and isolation within certain religious environments.
Bridget emphasizes that healing is a journey that requires courage, support...
In this powerful episode of Called & Courageous, Meme Mulugeta sits down with Luanni Pieterse, wife, mother, missionary, and unapologetically Kingdom-minded entrepreneur, to unpack what it truly means to live a life of radical obedience.
From answering God’s call to full-time missions in Tanzania, to witnessing jaw-dropping miracles of provision, to writing a book that inspires believers to embrace faith over fear—Luanni’s story...
In this episode of Called & Courageous, host Meme Mulugeta sits down with Alana de la Cruz, founder of Soul Wind TV, a global streaming network dedicated to empowering Christian women. Together, they unpack what true obedience to God looks like, why our heart motives matter, and how living in obedience leads to safety, transformation, and purpose.
Alana shares her powerful journey of faith as a survivor, entrepreneur, and leader...
In this inspiring episode of Called & Courageous, Rory Paquette shares his remarkable journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a successful podcaster and coach. Through life-saving encounters with God, Rory learned the power of obedience, faith, and community support. He opens up about the pivotal moments that reshaped his life, the lessons learned from disobedience, and how podcasting became his platform to live out his c...
In this powerful episode of the Called & Courageous Podcast, John Fletcher, host of the Common Ground Podcast, shares his personal journey of faith and the transformative lessons of obedience to God. From his early ministry beginnings to navigating marriage, loss, and rediscovering his confidence, John opens up about the true meaning of obedience.
Through the story of Jonah, he reveals that obedience is not about outcomes but ab...
Unlocking Your Purpose Through Obedience | Kristen Kurtz on Faith, Calling & Prophetic Life Coaching
In this episode of the Called & Courageous Podcast, host Meme Mulugeta welcomes Kristen Kurtz—Christ follower, wife, mom, Prophetic Life Coach, spiritual midwife, locksmith, trailblazer, and speaker who is passionate about unlocking women into their bold Kingdom purpose. As the founder of New Wings Coaching 🦅 and host of the top 5% globally-ranked Hope Unlocked 🔑 Podcast, Kristen empowers wild-hearted women of faith to break ...
In this inspiring episode of Called & Courageous, host Meme Mulugeta sits down with Dawn-Marie Woroniak, founder of Victory Embraced Ministries, to discuss the life-changing power of faith, obedience, and personal testimonies.
Dawn-Marie opens up about her struggles with depression and how God used her pain to birth purpose, leading her to write, minister, and encourage others through Victory Embraced. She shares how obedience r...
In this powerful episode of Called & Courageous, we sit down with Starr Shantal Taylor—CEO, minister, author, and speaker—to discuss her inspiring journey of faith, resilience, and service. Drawing from her decades of community service and experiences as a 911 dispatcher, Starr shares insights from her book Heaven’s Champion, God’s GOAT, highlighting the importance of obedience, personal growth, and empowering youth and familie...
In this heartfelt episode of Called & Courageous, Meme Mulugeta speaks with Sydney Curtin — dynamic speaker, author, consultant, life coach, and entrepreneur — about her journey of faith, trauma, adoption, and obedience to God.
Sydney shares her experiences with adoption, the complexities of open adoption relationships, and how obedience to God has shaped her healing journey. She discusses how pain can be repurposed for greater ...
In this inspiring episode of Called & Courageous, Meme Mulugeta sits down with Angela O’Neill — author, storyteller, and creative voice — to discuss the intersection of faith, creativity, and obedience to God.
Angela shares her journey of writing Unspoken Word: One Moment With Jesus Changes Everything, along with the struggles of imposter syndrome, and the blessings that come from trusting God’s timing. Through daily obedience a...
In this inspiring episode of Called & Courageous, Nicole Gibson opens up about her journey of faith, obedience, and healing after experiencing a traumatic brain injury at a young age. A biomechanical engineer, personal development advocate, and author of Shattered Into Grace, Nicole shares how daily obedience to God transformed her recovery and life.
Through powerful storytelling, she explores:
- How obedience to God brings hea...
In this transformative episode of Called & Courageous, Karla Callan shares her powerful testimony of deliverance from witchcraft and New Age practices into a life fully surrendered to Jesus Christ. Karla opens up about her journey of obedience, trust, and faith—highlighting how God turned her past into a testimony of freedom, healing, and purpose.
Through her raw and authentic storytelling, Karla reveals the dangers of spiritual...
In this heartfelt episode of the Called & Courageous Podcast, host Meme Mulugeta sits down with Megan Babcock—board-certified holistic nurse, nurse coach, and certified mental health coach—to share her powerful story of faith, healing, and obedience to God.
Megan’s journey takes us from her successful career in medical devices, through the valleys of trauma and burnout, to a life of purpose as the founder of It’s Your Story to T...
In this powerful episode of Called & Courageous, host Meme Mulugeta welcomes Krystina Dixon, Author, Christian Life & Legacy Coach, and founder of Breathe Life Coaching. Krystina shares her testimony of overcoming a traumatic childhood, confronting fear, and walking in obedience to God.
She unpacks how fear never disappears—but through faith, trust, and surrender, it can be managed and transformed into courage. With biblical...
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