Called & Crowned

Have you ever felt like you’re walking with God, yet you’re still battling depression, insecurity, or cycles you can’t seem to break?

Meet Tara Oldridge. She’s an ordained minister, CEO of Lighthouse Global Ekklesia, founder of The Academy, and the author of The Truth Will Set You Free: Exposing the Lies That Shape Your Identity. For over 32 years, she’s freed people from shame, addiction, broken marriages, and quiet bondage that many believers don’t even notice.

In this episode, Emily and Tara unpack why so many Christians are calling themselves free while still living bound. They go deep into the lies that keep women passive, anxious, and operating far beneath the authority God gave them. This conversation will challenge you. It will confront comfortable Christianity. And it will call you higher than where you’ve been sitting. Whether you’re in a season of awakening or a season where you’ve settled for less than what God promised, this episode is your invitation to get free and stay free.

(05:44) - From Rags to Riches: Tara’s Tumultuous Upbringing and Early Struggles

She nearly died. Gastroparesis. Candida. Parasites. Colitis. Doctors offered feeding tubes and medications with no end in sight. 

Bethany Cameron said no. Instead, she walked into her kitchen and started healing herself one recipe at a time. Today, over 2 million women follow her @lilsipper platform for gut health wisdom their doctors never gave them. She’s a cookbook author, host of the Digest This podcast, and the creator of Bethany’s Pantry, a clean supplement line born out of her own desperation when she couldn’t find a single protein powder that didn’t make her sicker. 

In this episode, Emily and Bethany explore what it means to steward your health as an act of faith. They unpack her near-death experience with gut dysfunction, the moment she chose to stop outsourcing her healing, and how she built a platform helping millions reclaim their bodies. 

Whether you’re in a season of healing or a season of building, this conversation is your invitation to trust that the broken places are where God does His deepest work. 

(03:55) - Bethany’s Near-Death Health Crisis

Tim Storey is back on Called & Crowned! And this time, we’re going even deeper.

He’s the Original Comeback Coach. Author. Life strategist. The man Oprah called on for Super Soul. The one Robert Downey Jr. credits in his story of redemption. And he grew up in Compton, California, where losing his father at ten years old became the foundation for everything God would build through him.

In this episode, Emily and Tim unpack the Miracle Mentality, the framework that’s helped millions move from mundane to magical thinking. They dig into the 8 Buckets of Life, the Law of the Harvest, and why your comeback isn’t just about bouncing back… It’s about being positioned for something greater.

Whether you’re in a season of building or a season of breaking, this conversation is your invitation to rise.

(01:51) - Returning to the First Love and Keeping the Hunger Alive

Your personal brand isn’t just your profile. It’s your God-given influence waiting to create impact and income. 

In this episode, Emily reveals how to monetize your personal brand using the gifts, experiences, and influence God placed in your hands. She explains how to position yourself as a crowned authority, attract the right audience, and sell transformation, all while staying rooted in service and faith. By the end, you’ll understand how to steward your personal brand as a tool for transformation, both for your audience and the calling God has placed on your life. 

00:26  - You Are the Brand

You’re not stuck. You’re not broken. You’re battling a stronghold. 

These invisible barriers often show up as fear, doubt, or repeated cycles that keep you from stepping fully into your purpose.

In this solo episode, Emily uncovers how strongholds take root in your mind, how they quietly control your decisions, and the practical and spiritual strategies you can use to break free. She reveals how these hidden barriers can block your purpose, and how to take every thought captive so you can pursue your calling with clarity, confidence, and unshakeable resolve. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to stand firm and step fully into the life you were meant to live. 

(00:29) -  Psalm 16:8 - Never Be Shaken

Most people shrink when life hands them what feels unbearable. Natalie Buchoz didn’t.

After a life-altering accident left her navigating immense physical and emotional challenges, Natalie faced a choice: retreat into fear or step into the discomfort of being seen. Through that journey, she discovered that showing up authentically, even when it’s hard, can unlock unexpected confidence and the ability to influence others in profound ways. 

In this episode, Natalie shares the raw and honest moments of her recovery, the fears she had to confront, and the inner resilience that propelled her toward leadership and influence. By facing her vulnerability head-on, she discovered that the courage to be seen doesn’t just change your life. It ripples outward, touching hearts and rewriting what others believe they can do.

(02:46) - Natalie’s Story

Most people know Gretchen Rossi from reality TV, but her story goes far beyond the screen. 

Gretchen has been building influence long before the word “influencer” existed. She has built a brand that feels intentional, grounded, and enduring. She has navigated public attention with grace, and she has done it while remaining true to her purpose. 

In this episode, Emily sits down with Gretchen to uncover the real mechanics of influence. Gretchen talks about building trust, staying consistent, and refusing to sacrifice integrity for a quick win. She also shares how faith has shaped her identity and guided her decisions, even when the spotlight felt heavy. If you want influence that lasts, a platform that becomes a real business, and a life that stays true to purpose in a world that rewards noise, this episode is for you.

(02:07) - Gretchen Beyond Reality TV

Everyone wants to be authentic, but few are willing to be fully themselves in a filtered culture.

Chalene Johnson did not build her empire by chasing attention. She built it by choosing clarity over chaos and truth over performance. She stayed fully herself even when the culture moved in the opposite direction. She understands that the strongest influence isn’t created in a moment. It’s built over time through clarity, strategy, and consistency. 

In this episode, Emily and Chalene explore the content strategy that deepens with time, the kind that turns authenticity into timeless authority. Together, they unpack the shift happening in the creator economy, the future of premium content, and how leaders can stay fully aligned while adapting to change. If you’re done performing and ready to lead, this episode is for you!

(02:43) - Building Without Chasing Attention

2025 rewrote the rules of content, and most people missed it. 

As a media strategist and personal branding expert, Natalie Buchoz doesn’t chase trends. She understands the psychology behind attention, influence, and why some brands stick while others disappear. Her insights will make you rethink everything you thought you knew!

In this episode, Natalie joins Emily for some real talk on what actually worked in 2025, and what will define the next era of content and personal branding. Because going viral isn’t the goal anymore. And the brands that will win won’t be louder, they’ll be deeper, clearer, and impossible to ignore. 

(03:38) - The #1 most viral content

Most people don’t fear failure. They fear being seen. 

After achieving success by every external measure, Erik Rock believed he had “made it.” But when his grandmother passed away, a single realization changed everything: success without purpose is empty. That loss sparked a spiritual awakening that led Erik to step into the light, reveal the truth about his past, and live fully aligned with his calling. Guided by mentors like Ed Mylett, Erik became a voice for resilience and redemption, helping millions reclaim their story and move forward in obedience, not fear. 

In this episode, Erik joins Emily to unpack why your story holds more power than your fear, how choosing significance over success changes everything, and why your willingness to be seen might be exactly what someone else needs.

(03:39) - Why fear shows up when you’re called to more