Called & Crowned

What if the very thing you’ve been fighting all along is the very thing you need to let go of? What if the patterns, shame, and fear you’ve been holding onto aren’t obstacles to push through, but signals pointing you toward freedom? In this episode, Emily sits down with Kevin Crenshaw, known as The Heart Guy, who has spent over a decade helping leaders and individuals break free from the patterns, fears, and habits that keep them stuck. His own near-death experience, chronic illness, and mental health struggles forced him to confront the things he couldn’t control and taught him that surrender to God, not pushing harder, is often the first step toward transformation. Together, Emily and Kevin explore the experiences that shaped his journey and the insights he now shares with others to help them release what no longer serves them, step confidently into God’s plan, and live with more clarity, freedom, and purpose. What You’ll Learn: The ways surrender can break cycles of shame, fear, and limiting patterns. The life-changing reality of deliverance and the Holy Spirit Stories of real transformation that show how trusting God changes everything The truth about calling, anointing, and the crushing process How fasting, surrender, and obedience transform your daily walk Timestamps: (02:32) - From Ayahuasca to Jesus: Kevin’s breaking point (06:16) - Wrestling with God and letting go (09:51) - How social media and success become traps (15:42) - Seeing your business as a garden, not a rocket (18:46) - Resisting temptation and slowing down with God (24:14) - Shame as a spiritual parasite and breaking the stronghold (28:07) - The horizontal vs vertical plane of evolution (32:07) - What true deliverance is (and why it’s not a healing modality) (46:09) - Do you need deliverance more than once? (56:02) - When fasting becomes fuel for your spirit (01:00:12) - Identity through God, not things (01:03:14) - The crushing before the calling: why God tests before He trusts (01:07:03) - Kevin’s new book “Perspectives” (01:10:30) - Kevin’s prayer Grab a copy of Kevin’s Book: Perspectives | https://www.heartguy.com/book  Connect with Kevin: Website | https://www.heartguy.com/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/the.heart.guy Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kevcrenshaw  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/ 

She turned $1,000 and a table at a local market into a multimillion-dollar jewelry empire. What started as a creative outlet for Lisa Valenzuela nearly 20 years ago has grown into Truly Blessed Jewels, a brand known for its timeless designs and bold identity.  From her earliest days selling jewelry in farmers' markets, Lisa understood that people weren’t just buying a product. They were buying into how the brand made them feel. That mindset, combined with her relentless work ethic and faith, created loyalty that no trend could ever replicate.  Today, Truly Blessed Jewels has grown beyond jewelry pieces into signature services like permanent jewelry and customized experiences that keep customers coming back. At its core, the brand remains what it has always been: a vision rooted in service, a business grounded in faith, and proof that branding built on authenticity will always outlive every trend. What You’ll Learn: Why authenticity and consistency are more powerful than following trends The service model that makes customers fall in love with a brand The lessons Lisa learned while scaling her business and culture Why copying trends is a recipe for failure How faith anchored Lisa through rejection, setbacks, and growth Timestamps: (03:00) - From $1,000 to a multimillion-dollar jewelry brand (09:35) - Why details matter: the branding lesson hidden in a market stall (13:05) - Opening the first Truly Blessed storefront (18:21) - When bad press could sometimes be good press (21:46) - Building a business rooted in faith and service (24:52) - Strategies for building culture and onboarding a team (30:07) - Sobriety, confidence, and finding identity in Christ (36:48) - What most entrepreneurs get wrong about scaling a business (40:43) - Why customer experience is part of your brand (45:29) - The content playbook that sets Truly Blessed Jewels apart (51:00) - Standing firm against pressure to compromise (53:10) - Tunnel vision, creativity, and brand originality (54:57) - Why most entrepreneurs fail before they start Discover Truly Blessed Jewels: Shop now at trulyblessedjewels.com. Use code EMILY25 for 25% off your order. Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/trulyblessedjewels  Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@trulyblessedjewels  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TrulyBlessedJewels  Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/trulyblessedjewels/  Connect with Lisa: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lisa_marie_valenzuela_az LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-valenzuela-801071264/   More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/ 

Wellness isn’t just about food or fitness. If your relationship is stressed, if your body is inflamed, if your spirit is unsettled, no skincare product or workout will fix that. Wellness is about stacking the right habits that transform your body, your mind, and your soul.  In this episode, Emily and Jake sit down for a raw update on their wellness journey - what’s working right now, what they’ve let go of, and the surprising practices that are reshaping not just their health, but their marriage and faith. What You’ll Learn: Moving away from “all or nothing” fitness and finding balance The overlooked power of night routines over mornings Why the space you live in can make or break your wellness habits Beauty rituals Emily uses for confidence and longevity How faith and marriage are woven into true wellness Timestamps: (02:08) - Stretching, vibration plates, and morning resets (09:24) - Walking with weighted vests and posture hacks (14:38) - Simple habits that keep stress in check (17:54) - Evening rituals that anchor calm and clarity (20:24) - Marriage and wellness: how communication and connection impact health (29:09) - Emily’s beauty rituals (43:43) - Cold plunges and contrast therapy (1:01:47) - How Emily shifted her workouts from masculine training to feminine strength (1:06:03) - Food and nutrition revelations (1:19:31) - Podcast and book recommendations Links and Resources: Emily’s Wellness Products Essentials | https://shopmy.us/collections/647585  Cold Plunge | https://go.shopmy.us/p-24927114 - 10% off with code FORDIVINE Sun Visor | https://www.solsunvisors.com/discount/FDHouse - Use code FDHouse for a discount Power Plate | https://powerplate.com/fordivine - receive 20% off and earn commissions for these orders as well Podcasts and Books: Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-with-steven-bartlett/id1291423644  Behind the Diary with Steven Bartlett | https://www.youtube.com/@DOACBehindTheDiary  The Bible In A Year with Father Mike Schmitz | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz/id1539568321  Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud | https://a.co/d/4viNkSC  The Wealth Money Can't Buy by Robin Sharma | https://a.co/d/cWUS7yU  Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martel | https://a.co/d/1M3crUj  Destroying the Spirit of Rejection by John Eckhardt | https://a.co/d/67VXNFz  Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller | https://a.co/d/bnHcZhS  Connect with Jake: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jakehavron     YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxG3bKqLK_M_HZpOgiVrtng  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/ 

Grief is the wilderness no one prepares us for. The world tells us to move on and bury the pain. But what if grief wasn’t meant to be erased but integrated into who we are becoming? Melissa Dlugolecki knows this firsthand. After losing her daughter Leyden to NEC, her life was shattered, her heart broken, her finances devastated, and her sense of identity stripped away. And yet, it was in that breaking that her rebuilding began. Today, she is a speaker, coach, and author of Scar Tissue, helping thousands transform grief into healing, resilience, and purpose.  In this episode, Melissa opens up about the truth no one wants to talk about: grief doesn’t disappear, it integrates. And within those scars are the very lessons that can crown us with identity, strength, and calling.  What You’ll Learn: Why “moving on” is the biggest myth about grief How to truly support someone going through loss How to recognize grief as a part of your identity, not a season you leave behind The surprising ways loss can expand our capacity for love How to carry grief with grace while stepping into new seasons Timestamps: (02:45) - Moving on vs integrating grief (05:12) - Why Melissa wrote Scar Tissue (11:31) - What to say (and not to say) to someone who’s grieving (14:06) - Toxic positivity and the danger of “time heals” (19:46) - The biggest lesson Melissa learned from her daughter (22:09) - Radical responsibility: shifting from victim to creator (26:22) - How grief prepared Melissa for entrepreneurship (28:02) - Listeners, Distractors, and Doers (32:16) - Authentically grieving and scheduling grief (35:57) - The art of presence and authentic communication (38:41) - Living with alignment, saying no to what doesn’t serve (41:47) - How to deal with a team member who’s going through grief Grab a copy of Melissa’s Book: Scar Tissue | https://scartissuebook.com/  Connect with Melissa Website | https://speakingofmelissa.com/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/melissadlugolecki/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/melissa.dlugolecki  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaDlugolecki  Podcast | https://speakingofmelissa.com/podcast  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/ 

What if the darkest parts of your past weren’t meant to disqualify you, but to set others free? Meet Caleb Altmeyer, Founder and CEO of Helping Captives. Once entangled in addiction, dealing, and destruction, he now leads a ministry devoted to delivering women out of trafficking, addiction, and exploitation, even transforming a strip club into a house of healing. His calling is clear: to declare freedom to the captives and to reveal the heart of God who always runs into the darkest places to rescue His children.  In this episode, Caleb takes us deeper into his journey and the radical ways God has used his past as a preparation for his calling. He takes us inside the reality of trafficking, why so many women feel trapped, and what it truly takes to protect and empower them. More than just a story of redemption, Caleb’s testimony reminds us that freedom is possible, healing is real, and every life surrendered to God has the power to create breakthroughs for others.  What You’ll Learn: What deliverance looks like and why it matters How God redeems broken pasts and prepares us for purpose The hidden struggles women face when trapped in exploitation What parents need to know about safeguarding their children from exploitation How your own healing unlocks freedom for others Timestamps: (02:14) - Growing up in a family devoted to ministry (03:44) - The identity shift that led him to the wrong crowd (05:45) - When addiction and dealing became an escape (07:15) - The Dream: Caleb’s encounter with God that changed everything (14:15) - What true deliverance looks like (21:01) - From a youth center to rescuing women from trafficking (28:56) - Buying a strip club and turning it into a house of healing (34:49) - The truth about sex work vs sex trafficking (37:44) - Why so many women feel silenced, and how Helping Captives gives them hope (46:36) - The importance of parental involvement (53:24) - Why personal branding matters for your calling (1:03:47) - How Jesus sets captives free Learn more about Helping Captives and how you can get involved: Helping Captives | https://helpingcaptives.org/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/helpingcaptives  Connect with Caleb: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/caleb.altmeyer  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/altmeyer.caleb/  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-altmeyer-7460a896/  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/ 

Effortless style is not about chasing the next trend. It’s about knowing who you are and letting that confidence speak.  At just 22, Madison Orlando founded Artless, a brand built on simplicity, sustainability, and timeless confidence. Inspired by ‘90s minimalism and the relaxed, sun-soaked California aesthetic, Maddie’s pieces are elevated wardrobe essentials, intentionally crafted to make getting dressed feel effortless yet luxurious, simple, and undeniably you. In this episode, Emily uncovers Maddie’s journey of creating Artless, navigating the fashion industry at a young age, and building a brand that feels original and enduring. This is more than just fashion. It’s about identity and the quiet confidence that comes when you stop performing and start living authentically. What you’ll learn: Why effortless style begins with knowing who you are, not what you wear The role of simplicity in unlocking creativity and clarity Why timeless confidence is the most stylish thing you can wear How sustainability and ethics can build a brand’s long-term influence How to protect your creativity from burnout and outside pressure Timestamps: (03:07) - Fast fashion, consumerism, and dopamine shopping (08:19) - Wardrobe staples every woman needs (11:49) - How Maddie started Artless at 22 (18:07) - Overthinking vs Action (Learning by Doing) (19:35) - Lessons from family, faith, and entrepreneurship (20:35) - Trials, setbacks, and the mindset that keeps Maddie going (27:50) - Social media and showing up authentically online (33:32) - Routines and rhythms that sustain creativity (38:35) - Growth, networking, and building with intention (42:53) - Sneak peek of Maddie’s wellness brand, Future Proof (45:16) - Advice for anyone playing small (46:28) - How confidence is built in the quiet moments Discover effortless style with Artless: Shop now with code EMILY20 for 20% off | https://artlessforever.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/artlessforever/   Connect with Maddie: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/maddieorlando  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/artlessforever/  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/madisonorlando/  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/ 

Most personal brand messages fall flat because they’re built to sound good, not to connect. If people can’t feel it, they won’t follow it.  You can have a stunning logo, perfectly curated posts, and show up on every platform, but if people can’t instantly tell a friend why they follow you, you’re not creating impact… you’re just adding to the noise.  In this episode, Emily unpacks why most messages get lost in the scroll and the subtle shifts that turn a personal brand into one people can’t stop talking about. She’ll challenge the way you’ve been taught to “show up” online, expose the hidden reasons your audience isn’t engaging, and give you the tools to finally share a message that lands. Because the truth is, your brand’s power isn’t in how good it lands. It’s in how deeply it connects.  What You’ll Learn: The qualities every brand message must carry to connect deeply How to speak with clarity so even a 12-year-old can repeat your message Why conviction, not polish, makes you magnetic The surprising way to stand out without being controversial How to create a calling-based personal brand that creates legacy, not just likes Timestamps: (02:01) - Why clarity is more powerful than content (04:53) - The real reason why your message isn’t landing (05:17) - Why complexity kills clarity (06:22) - How to make your message instantly repeatable (09:10) - How to make people say “That’s me” (10:42) - Conviction beats polish every time (10:55) - Your story is the bridge to your audience (15:52) - Why challenging the status quo is key (23:06) - Your brand is a permission slip, not a performance (26:17) - The secret to building a timeless personal brand (27:29) - The enemy’s tactic to keep you quiet (33:02) - Invitation to “The Called” Masterclass  Join “The Called” Masterclass The Called Masterclass | https://fordivine.com/masterclass  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD   Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/ 

In this captivating conversation, Brad Scot Johnson, an author and pastor, shares his journey from despair to hope after multiple suicide attempts. He discusses the powerful distinction between guilt and shame and how understanding this can lead to healing. Brad reflects on a transformative encounter with God that reignited his purpose and explains what it truly means to be 'called and crowned' after failure. Listeners will learn about the science of healing the heart and the significance of finding one's true identity beyond past mistakes.

What if multiplying your success had nothing to do with doing more, and everything to do with becoming more? In this episode, Emily sits down with her best friend and one of the most influential women in the network marketing world, Sarah Robbins. Once a kindergarten teacher, Sarah went on to build a billion-dollar sales team and helped countless entrepreneurs scale income, leadership, and legacy.  At the height of Sarah’s success, one phone call changed everything she had built over two decades. What followed wasn’t hustle or bitterness but obedience, forgiveness, and a divine strategy for rebuilding from the inside out. This is the story behind The Multiply Method - her upcoming book and God-given blueprint for multiplying your business, your faith, and your identity. What you’ll learn: Why most leaders struggle to multiply and how to fix it The exact system Sarah uses to multiply growth How identity and faith impact real business momentum Forgiveness as a leadership strategy How to lead from faith when everything falls apart Timestamps: (04:07) - Sarah’s journey and the prophecy that changed everything (11:04) - Choosing forgiveness over bitterness (13:39) - Rebuilding with faith and simplicity (15:06) - Introducing The Multiply Method (22:13) - Why most people don’t multiply (23:39) - From chaos to systems that multiply (27:15) - The truth about leadership in network marketing (30:29) - Creating an environment of excellence (38:16) - The Identity Exchange (41:36) - Leading by faith and the power of prayer (49:32) - Compliment, Conversation, Connection (50:26) - How to multiply your message and your brand (01:04:25) - Millionaire mindset vs giver’s mindset Grab a copy of Sarah’s Book: The Multiply Method | https://www.themultiplymethod.com/  Follow Sarah: Website | https://sarahrobbins.com/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sarahrobbins1/  Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/SarahRobbinsFanPage  LinkedIn | http://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahrobbins1  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@SarahRobbins  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/ 

Your calling isn’t just about you. It carries breakthroughs for others. And when you obey, miracles move. Rex Crain is an acclaimed speaker, writer, and peak performance coach who has spent the last 25 years helping people unlock their potential and walk boldly in their God-given calling. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies, Olympic athletes, entertainment executives, medical professionals, and individuals from all walks of life, from the world’s most elite stages to some of its most broken places. In this episode, Rex unpacks the radical decision that took him from the MLB to sweeping floors in a church, all to follow a voice greater than success. Through stories of disruption, obedience, miracles, and spiritual boldness, Rex shows us what it really takes to walk in purpose.  He reveals: The truth about calling, pain, and spiritual identity How obedience to God brings favor, miracles, and clarity Why success isn’t the goal and what significance looks like The surprising link between compassion and calling The powerful story of a young boy brought back to life through prayer Timestamps: (01:30) - Story of the woman who disrupted Rex’s future (05:56) - Walking away from MLB to clean church floors (10:20) - How to create space for your calling (14:12) - The Google event that turned into a supernatural encounter (25:53) - Miracles in Malibu & what success really means (27:52) - The moment Rex felt lost and God spoke identity (37:49) - Where real peace lives (44:34) - The boy who came back to life (50:33) - How to know when something is your calling (52:30) - Starting small, staying faithful, and creating kingdom impact (59:48) - The truth about Jesus, vulnerability, and leadership (01:09:12) - Why your difference is your greatest authority (01:20:25) - Obeying the calling even if it scares you Follow Rex: Website | https://rexcrain.com/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rexcrain  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/crain.rex/  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM5kTgDiea2hKiX6ZGSuBmw Grab a copy of Rex’s Book: Life Lift: Overcome Every Limitation to Elevate Your Life and Unleash Your Dreams | https://a.co/d/aBzPOMT  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily        Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod   YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com