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
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...
In this episode of Called & Courageous, Kevin Elworth opens up about his journey of faith, family, and leadership. He shares the challenges and blessings of saying “yes” to God’s call, the transformative power of trust, and how personal struggles shaped his nonprofit work and coaching career.
Kevin emphasizes that obedience is often simple but never easy, revealing how fear holds us back and why trust unlocks God’s blessings. Th...
Summary
In this episode of the Called and Courageous podcast, guest host Rory Paquette and founder Meme Mulugeta dive into the transformative journey of writing and publishing. They emphasize the importance of understanding one’s purpose, sharing personal stories, and embracing vulnerability through writing. The discussion explores how to overcome imposter syndrome, the healing power of storytelling, and how books can serve as ...
In this episode of Called & Courageous, Meme Mulugeta welcomes Jonnie T — lyricist, podcast host, producer, and author — to dive deep into the meaning of obedience to God. With powerful personal stories and practical wisdom, Jonnie shares how surrendering his own plans allowed him to hear God’s voice more clearly and walk in greater faith.
From learning to step out of his comfort zone, to boldly sharing his faith, Jonnie opens u...
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In this episode of the Called and Courageous podcast, guest host Rory Paquette and founder Mimi Mulugeta explore the transformative power of writing and publishing books. They discuss how books can serve as strategic business tools, the importance of understanding one’s purpose, and the many opportunities that writing can unlock. The conversation also dives into overcoming imposter syndrome, the power of sharing persona...
In this powerful episode of Called & Courageous, Meme Mulugeta sits down with Jori O’Neale — a two-time international bestselling author, visionary, and educator with more than 22 years of experience — to explore what true obedience to God looks like, especially when it’s uncomfortable.
Jori shares her inspiring journey of walking away from a secure six-figure career in education to pursue God’s calling as an author, coach, and ...
Summary
In this episode of the Called and Courageous podcast, guest host Rory Paquette joins founder Meme Mulugeta to explore the transformative journey of writing and publishing. Together, they unpack how understanding your purpose can make your writing more impactful, the struggle many face with imposter syndrome, and the healing power that comes from putting your story into words. Meme also shares how books can be more ...
In this heartfelt episode of the Called & Courageous Podcast, host Meme Mulugeta sits down with her father, Pastor Mulugeta Abate, a man who has faithfully served the Lord for over 40 years and planted four churches. Together, they explore the depth of obedience, love, and intimacy with God—and what it truly means to give your life completely to Christ.
Pastor Mulugeta shares powerful stories from his life in Ethiopia, including...
In this inspiring episode of the Called & Courageous Podcast, we sit down with Kari Honeycutt to explore the beauty and challenges of living a life of obedience to God. Kari shares her heartfelt journey—from fostering and adoption to mission work in Senegal and the release of her debut book, Dormant Faith.
Through personal stories and spiritual insights, Kari reminds us that obedience begins with love and blossoms into transform...
In this episode of the Called & Courageous Podcast, guest host Rory Paquette sits down with host Meme Mulugeta, founder of The 1 and Only Publishing Company, to talk about the journey of obedience to God, the challenges of starting a faith-driven business, and the importance of spiritual preparation.
Meme shares her personal testimony of being led by the Lord to launch her publishing company, the trials she endured along the way...
In this powerful episode of Called & Courageous, host Mimi Mugeta sits down with Mick Wienholt, host of the When You Look podcast, to unpack the deep lessons of obedience, surrender, and trusting God’s perfect timing.
Mick shares raw, personal stories of stepping ahead of God, facing the humbling process of crushed ego, and the life-changing impact of learning to wait for God’s direction. From launching a business outside of God...
In this episode of Called & Courageous, I sit down with my mentor, Pastor Sherrel Williams—entrepreneur, minister, and founder of Sent For You Ministries, a dynamic “church without walls.” Pastor Sherrel shares her powerful testimony of leaving a familiar church setting to step fully into God’s calling, overcoming fear, and embracing a ministry that reaches beyond traditional walls.
You’ll hear how prophetic confirmations, uncom...
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