Grow and Go with Em Tyler

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 Living Ministries. I met Lauren when she led a prophecy training day for a team at work, and I watched her ground every single moment of it in love, scripture, and the gentlest possible invitation to step out in faith.

We talk about what prophecy actually is and what it isn’t. We talk about why Lauren is convinced that God is speaking to you right now and why the problem isn’t him going quiet, it’s us not knowing what we’re tuned in to. And we talk about what it looks like to move from doing things for God to actually knowing him which, as Lauren points out, are not the same thing at all.

We talk about:

✨ Why the word “supernatural” scares so many Christians✨ What prophecy is, what it isn’t, and why Paul says we should eagerly desire it✨ How true biblical prophecy should always strengthen, encourage and comfort and what to do if yours didn’t✨ The difference between doing things for God and actually knowing him✨ Practical ways to build intimacy with God when five minutes feels like a lot✨ How to hear God’s voice ✨ Why love is the non-negotiable foundation of any prophetic gift✨ What “what if you’re right?” could change for you

Looking back has there been a moment where you think God might have been speaking to you but you didn’t recognise it at the time?

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If you’ve ever been curious about the gifts of the Spirit but felt too nervous, too unqualified, or just not sure it’s for you then this episode is a gentle, grounded, genuinely exciting invitation in.

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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 growing and going when you’re barely keeping it together.

Kim is the author of Star for Jesus and Other Jobs I Quit: Rediscovering the Grace that Sets Us Free, and she brings all the warmth, humour, and hard-won wisdom you’d hope for.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

✨ Why so many believers accidentally slip into performing for God ✨ How to stop talking at God and start talking with him ✨ The grief that changes everything and what “everything belongs” really means ✨ What Hagar and Jesus on the cross have to say to anyone who feels unseen or alone ✨ Why grace will not play with your own effort

Where do you most feel the pull to perform for God rather than simply be with him?

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Website | Instagram | For Real with Kimberly Stuart Podcast

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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: Reimagining Discipleship Through Identity, Story and Science with Julia Schmalz. What she brings to the table is unique. A brilliant mind, a deep love for Jesus, and the ability to connect neuroscience and theology in a way that genuinely sets people free.

We cover a lot of ground in this conversation. We talk about why the good news is a story we live, not merely a nugget of information we hand to other people. We get into how our brains are wired to learn (and why sitting passively in a pew won’t cut it). We talk about fear . . . where it comes from, how it spreads without us realising, and what it’s doing to our children. And we talk about what it actually looks and feels like to hear from God.

One absolute belter from Jessie: “If our life doesn’t demonstrate it, we don’t know it.” Eeesh!

We talk about: ✨ Why discipleship was never meant to be about information✨ The two types of long-term memory and why one of forgets everything you learn at church ✨ How false narratives get wired into us and how God rewires them through experience ✨ Why we are only born with two fears, and how every other fear is learned by mirroring the people around us ✨ How to practically hear from God, including what to do when you’re not sure it’s him ✨ Why shame shuts your soul down and what Jesus actually wants to do with your doubts and your mess

Is there something you know in your head about God that your life hasn’t quite caught up to yet?

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If you’ve ever felt like you should be further along by now, or wondered why knowing the right things still doesn’t seem to change the deep stuff — this conversation is going to help. Give it a listen.

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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 obedience, even when it feels uncomfortable. Paul and Becky share so openly from their own story, including experiences of healing from shame and trauma, and how the Holy Spirit has transformed not just their personal lives, but their ministry and relationships too.

We also explore the beauty and challenge of long-term discipleship . . . why growth with God is often slower than we’d like, and how faith is built through small, consistent steps rather than big, dramatic moments.

This episode is such an encouragement if you’re longing to hear God more clearly, grow in confidence with the Holy Spirit, or simply feel less alone in the process.

We talk about:

✨ How to recognise and discern God’s voice in everyday life✨ Moving from head knowledge to a lived, Spirit-filled relationship with God✨ Finding healing from guilt, shame, and past experiences through Jesus✨ Why obedience in the small things builds lasting faith✨ The role of community in encouraging and strengthening spiritual growth✨ Understanding and embracing spiritual gifts in a healthy, grounded way✨ Trusting God in long-term discipleship and seasons that feel slow

Where might God be inviting you to take a small step of obedience and what would it look like to trust His voice in that today?

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Whether you’re new to the idea of hearing God or have been walking with Him for years, this episode invites you to lean in, listen closely, and rediscover the joy of life with the Holy Spirit.

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Instagram | Paul’s latest book: Spirit Filled Churches

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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 of hearing God’s voice, reinterpreting painful experiences with Him, and why community is essential in the journey of becoming who He says we are.

We talk about:

✨ Why identity is the missing link in personal and spiritual transformation✨ How imagination can be a doorway to hearing God✨ The power of confession in unlocking truth and freedom✨ Reinterpreting painful experiences through God’s redemptive lens✨ Living generously and interruptibly with the Holy Spirit✨ How curiosity about God leads to transformative encounters✨ Why we become what we believe—and how Jesus reshapes that belief✨ The role of community in forming and affirming identity

What story about yourself might God be inviting you to rewrite and what would it look like to receive His truth about your identity this week?

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Whether you’re exploring faith, longing for deeper encounters with God, or wrestling with old narratives, this episode invites you into a gentler, braver, more honest journey of becoming who you already are in Christ.

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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 smartphones. And 65% of them will work in jobs that don’t yet exist yet.

Don’t panic friends, but instead, let’s pay attention.

This week I sit down with Dave Boden — creative pioneer, author, educator, and leader of Grace Foundation, a UK charity transforming young lives through Christian ethos education in 15 secondary schools across the country. A former pastor, Dave co-created Kleer Series, a video resource that has sparked faith conversations with thousands of young people, and he’s the author of four books including Raising Gen Alpha, Parallel Faith, Like or Follow, and What You Are Made For. He is warm, direct, and genuinely hopeful about this generation — and he has the expertise and the on-the-ground experience to back it up.

We talk about what actually defines Gen Alpha, why the church is at risk of being behind on this conversation, and what it looks like to stop treating children as people to manage until they’re old enough for the ‘real thing’. We get practical on screen time, family rhythms, and how to have the conversations that actually matter.

We talk about:

✨ Who Gen Alpha are and why they need a different approach than any generation before them✨ The difference between a teaching community and a learning one and why it matters ✨ Why removing social media won’t fix anything unless we create something worth showing up for✨ Practical, doable steps for building family rhythms that compete with screens✨ What to do if you feel like it’s already too late and the battle is lost✨ How Jesus entered the world of the people he came to reach and why He is the answer for all Gen Alpha needs

What is one rhythm or habit you’ve built in your home or church community that genuinely helps the children and young people in your life engage?

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Raising Gen Alpha | Substack

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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 somewhere underneath all of it, there’s a quiet longing for something different. Something slower. Something real.

This week I sit down with Rachel Bearn — author of A Year to Slow Down: A Christian’s Guide to Embracing Handmade and Homegrown — and she makes a compelling case that the return to slow, simple, intentional living isn’t just a social media trend. It might actually be an invitation from God.

We talk about: ✨ What slow living actually means — and why it’s a spiritual practice, not a lifestyle trend ✨ The difference between self-care and genuine surrender to God ✨ How to make Sabbath something you live rather than something you admire from a distance ✨ Why nature might be one of the most underrated ways to connect with God ✨ The role of breathwork and mindfulness in staying grounded in faith ✨ How to embrace your own individuality in spiritual practice rather than copying someone else’s ✨ Staying present and rooted in God when life keeps accelerating

What is one small thing you already do — or would love to try — to slow down and stay present with God?

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If something in you recognised itself in those first few lines, don’t scroll past this one. Rachel is warm, wise, and refreshingly practical — and this conversation might just give you permission to finally exhale.

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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 apply God’s Word, and the inspiration behind his new book, Faith Simplified, which helps make theology accessible and meaningful for everyday life.

We talk about:

✨ Embracing questions and curiosity in your faith journey✨ How Bible translations shape understanding and application of Scripture✨ Insights from Aaron’s personal walk with God and his faith story✨ The vision behind Faith Simplified and clarifying complex theological ideas✨ How the Holy Spirit guides and empowers our spiritual growth✨ Encouragement for both new and seasoned Christians

Where have you found questions or doubts in your faith leading you closer to God, and how can curiosity help deepen your understanding of Scripture?

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Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time, wrestling with questions, or seeking fresh insight into God’s Word, this episode encourages you to lean into curiosity, embrace the Holy Spirit’s guidance, and engage Scripture with clarity and confidence.

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Website | Threads | Instagram | Faith Simplified Book

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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 mundane moments into something meaningful.

John and Jade share so openly about navigating life online while protecting their family, the reality of living with ADHD and disability, and why they resist being labelled as “inspiring.” This conversation is full of wisdom, laughter, and a grounded reminder that God’s grace meets us right where we are—not just in the big moments, but in the everyday ones too.

We talk about:

✨ How to find joy and connection in the ordinary, everyday moments✨ Navigating marriage, parenting, and disability with humour and honesty✨ Living authentically online while protecting family boundaries✨ Why “inspiration” isn’t always helpful—and what real encouragement looks like✨ The role of faith in sustaining hope through hard seasons✨ Living with ADHD and how it shapes faith, rhythms, and self-understanding✨ The importance of community and sharing burdens honestly✨ Practical encouragement for navigating unexpected life changes

Where might God be inviting you to find joy in the ordinary parts of your life right now?

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Whether you’re navigating hardship, feeling overwhelmed by the day-to-day, or simply longing to reconnect with joy, this episode is a reminder that God is present in it all—and that even the smallest moments can be filled with His grace.

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All the socials: @johnejreynolds

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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-giving rhythms, why sustainable discipleship matters, and how curiosity can transform the way we relate to God in everyday life.

This conversation is an invitation to slow down, pay attention to God’s presence, and cultivate rhythms that nurture faith rather than exhaust it.

We talk about:

✨ How wilderness seasons can deepen our awareness of God’s presence✨ Why rhythms often sustain spiritual life better than rigid routines✨ The role of rest in healthy discipleship and emotional wellbeing✨ Cultivating curiosity and childlike faith in our walk with God✨ Navigating grief, numbness, and seasons of uncertainty✨ Practical ways to create space for spiritual growth in everyday life

Where might God be inviting you to exchange pressure-filled routines for life-giving rhythms in your spiritual life?

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Whether you’re in a season of wilderness, wrestling with exhaustion, or simply longing for a deeper and more sustainable faith, this episode encourages you to slow down, stay curious, and trust that God is walking with you every step of the way.

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Website | The Radical Recall to Rest | Socials: @acuriousfollower

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