Grow and Go with Em Tyler

You guys! This is a special episode this week where I’m answering questions from Authentic Media about The Power of Again: Come as You Are, Grow Your Faith, and Go the Distance with Jesus . Not gonna lie, as release date gets closer and closer (November 13th in case you’d missed me chatting about it nonstop!), I CANNOT wait for you to be able to get a copy of this in your hands. In this episode I’...

What does the research actually tell us about discipling young adults and Gen Z and what can the church do differently? In this episode of Grow and Go with Em Tyler, I sit down with the Revd Dr Gemma Foster, newly appointed Archdeacon of Bournemouth, mum of three and researcher who spent ten years exploring the discipleship of young adults aged 18–29 in the Church of England. Rather than starting...

What if everything you’ve ever done, everything that’s ever been done to you, and every season you’ve walked through that felt like it disqualified you . . . what if none of it takes you out of the grace of God? This week I sit down with Stasi Eldredge—New York Times bestselling author, co-founder of Wild at Heart, teacher, speaker, and someone whose books have sold nearly three million copies and...

What if the most significant mission field you have isn’t somewhere you have to go — it’s somewhere you already are? We live in a world that is more connected than ever and lonelier than ever. And somewhere in the gap between those two things, I think the church (collectively and individually) has a role to play. This week Pastor Ian Simkins is on the Grow and Go with Em Tyler Podcast — pastor, wr...

Most of us have prayed a version of this prayer: God, if you want me to do this, just make it obvious. Send a sign. Make it clear. And then we wait. And wait. And wonder if we’re the only one who can’t seem to hear him. This week I sit down with Megan Nilsen — life coach, author, podcaster and seminary student — and she has oodles of wisdom to share. In the most generous and practical way possible...

Emma Fowle grew up in London’s East End, the daughter of a four-time world champion powerlifter whose steroid addiction spiralled into cocaine and amphetamines, and then into something that blew her whole family apart. Emma is the deputy editor of Premier Christianity, the UK’s largest Christian magazine, as well as an author, broadcaster, and speaker. Her debut memoir, All the Times You Were Not...

This week I sit down with Kat Wordsworth — author of Let’s Talk About Doubt and passionate advocate for making doubt a more accepted and less feared conversation in Christian culture. Kat spent nearly two decades hiding her questions, convinced she was the only one, sure that something was wrong with her. She wasn’t, and there wasn’t. And if you’ve ever felt that way, this episode is for you. We t...

Have you ever found yourself reacting to someone you love — your child, your spouse, a close friend — and thought, where did that come from? Why do I keep doing this? Chances are, it didn’t start with you. This week I sit down with Gina Birkemeier — trauma therapist, counselor educator, PhD candidate, and author of Generations Deep: Unmasking Inherited Dysfunction and Trauma to Rewrite Our Stories...

Most miracle stories come packaged with ‘fancy faith’: big, bold, mountain-moving faith. The person prayed, believed, stood on the word, and God showed up. Hallelujah! And don’t get me wrong, those stories are fabulous, but they can also feel totally out of reach if that’s not your experience. This story is different. Lucy is a mum of two boys from Nottinghamshire who, in November 2024, was facing...

The word “supernatural” makes a lot of Christians nervous. I get it. It’s been misused, misunderstood, and in some corners of the church, badly abused. But here’s the thing — the life Jesus lived was, by any measure, wildly supernatural. And he told us to eagerly desire the gifts he left us. So what are we actually missing out on? This week I sit down with Lauren Crook, senior leader of Kingdom Li...

What if grace isn’t something you earn and . . . it never was? And what do you do when the God you’ve trusted for decades leads you into your deepest season of loss? This week on the Grow + Go with Em Tyler podcast, I sit down with Kimberly Stuart — author, podcast host, and speaker — to talk about grace that actually sets you free, praying honestly when life falls apart, and what it means to keep...

What if the problem with discipleship isn’t that we’re not trying hard enough but that we’ve been thinking about it completely wrong? This is Jessica Cruickshank’s second visit to Grow + Go, and to be honest, I’d have her back every single week and not be sad about it. Jessie holds a master’s from Harvard in mind, brain and education, and she has co-written the newly released Becoming Good News: R...

Loved this faith-stirring conversation with Paul and Becky Harcourt about what it really looks like to live a Spirit-filled life. And, fun fact, I’m actually on site with them at the New Wine Festival this week! We talk about the journey from simply understanding God in our heads to actually walking with Him day by day, learning to hear His voice, trusting His leading, and stepping out in obedienc...

This was such a rich, faith-filled conversation with Jen Becker about identity, hearing God, and what real transformation looks like when we let Jesus rewrite the stories we believe about ourselves. Jen shares her journey of identity exchange — moving from false narratives into truth — and how encounters with God, imagination, and confession have shaped her faith and freedom. We explore the power...

If you’ve ever looked at the children or teenagers in your life and thought I don’t even know where to start then this conversation will help. Gen Alpha are the kids born between 2010 and 2024. They are the most anxious, most hyper-connected, most AI-shaped generation in history. They grew up through a pandemic that nobody has really finished processing. They have never known a world without smart...

If you’ve ever ended a day feeling like you ran a marathon but can’t remember a single meaningful moment of it — this one is for you. We are living in a world that glorifies busy. And most of us are exhausted by it. Not just physically, but spiritually. The rushing, the scrolling, the constant noise — it creeps into the way we pray, the way we parent, the way we show up for the people we love. And...

I had an incredible conversation with Aaron Armstrong about exploring faith, understanding Scripture, and embracing curiosity in our spiritual journeys. Aaron shares his personal story of coming to faith, the lessons he’s learned about asking questions, and how navigating doubts can actually deepen our trust in God. We also discuss how different Bible translations can change the way we read and ap...

This was such a joy-filled, honest, and deeply refreshing conversation with John Reynolds and Jade Reynolds about what it really looks like to follow Jesus in the middle of ordinary, messy, beautiful life. We talk about marriage, parenting, disability, mental health, and the unexpected twists life can bring—and how humour, honesty, and a deep-rooted faith in Jesus can transform even the most munda...

In this episode, I sit down with Josh Barker to talk about navigating wilderness seasons, rediscovering rest, and learning to follow Jesus with curiosity and childlike faith. Josh shares honestly about walking through grief and spiritual dryness, and how those seasons can become places where we encounter God more deeply than we expect. We explore the difference between rigid routines and life-givi...

In this episode, I speak with Constance Hastings about the delicate balance between doubt and belief in the Christian journey. Constance shares insights on how faith isn’t about having all the answers but about learning to trust God’s guidance through uncertainty. We explore the metaphor of the shepherd, illustrating how being led with care and intention can bring peace even when the outcomes of o...

In this episode, I sit down with Christina Lynn Wallace to talk about faith, creativity, and pursuing purpose in the midst of life’s unexpected twists. Christina shares her wild journey from navigating the challenges of the Mojave Desert to studying theology and creative writing at Oxford University (not necessarily your expected trajectory). We explore how God’s grace transformed personal struggl...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Charles Stone to talk about stress, resilience, and the powerful intersection between Scripture and brain science. Charles has spent years studying how the brain works alongside what the Bible teaches about suffering, trust, and spiritual growth. In our conversation, he shares practical insights from his book Stress Less , unpacking nine simple but powerful hab...

I had such a rich and thought-provoking conversation with Joel Muddamalle, PhD about spiritual warfare, the three rebellions, and the victory we have in Christ — not your usual Wednesday chitchat! Joel shares insights from his book The Hidden Peace and his work at Proverbs 31 Ministries and Haven Place Ministries, exploring how theology intersects with real-life struggles. We dive into the unseen...

This follow-up conversation with my big bro Andy Brown was one of my favs for being reminded of what can happen when we choose to live out our faith — openly, boldly, and unashamed. We talk about the incredible impact of testimony, how sharing what God has done in our lives doesn’t just glorify Him, but actively builds faith in others. Andy shares stories of God’s provision, answered prayers, and...

In this episode, I sit down with Hope Virgo — author, advocate, and leading voice for eating disorder awareness — to talk about her powerful story of recovery, faith, and advocacy. Hope shares her personal journey with eating disorders, her recovery process, and how her faith has anchored her through it all. We dive into the stigma surrounding eating disorders, why open conversations matter, and h...