In this powerful episode of Called & Courageous, host Meme Mulugeta sits down with Reverend Cheryl Kincaid, a Presbyterian minister, author, and advocate for women healing from abuse. Together, they explore the transformative concept of righteous anger—a God-given response to violation and injustice. Rev. Kincaid breaks down how abuse distorts emotional responses, the difference between healthy and unhealthy family dynamics, and why recognizing anger is a vital step toward spiritual and emotional healing.

If you’ve ever struggled with understanding your emotions after trauma, this conversation will bring clarity, compassion, and hope.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to Reverend Cheryl Kincaid
00:37 – Navigating Forgiveness and Anger
07:20 – How Abuse Impacts Emotional Recognition
12:45 – Righteous Anger and God’s Justice
18:10 – Healing Through Awareness and Grace

💬 Soundbites

• “I had to learn to embrace righteous anger.”
• “You push back if you grew up in a healthy family.”
• “In an abusive home, it doesn’t set off any alarms.”

🌐 Guest Links

• Website: https://revcherylkincaid.com
  
  
• Dickens & Christianity: https://dickensandchristianity.com
  
  
• Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/dickensandchristianity.com
  
  
• Blog: https://calvaryenfield.org/category/pastor-cheryls-blog/
  
  
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@cherylkincaid5643
  
  
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karriesthorn
  
  
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-kincaid-8aab51132
  
  
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorck
  
  

📖 About Reverend Cheryl Kincaid

Reverend Cheryl Kincaid is a Presbyterian Minister, author, and advocate for healing from abuse. With a Master of Divinity from San Francisco Theological Seminary and studies in Marriage and Family Therapy at Bethel, she has dedicated over 20 years to pulpit ministry and supporting survivors of trauma. Rev. Kincaid’s writings and sermons center on God’s redemptive grace in the lives of wounded believers. She is the author of six books, including Hearing the Gospel Through Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol, The Little Clay Pot, and A Forgotten Door Called Home.

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In this powerful episode of Called & Courageous, therapist Richard Tierney explores how children can learn to trust their God-given instincts, even in the midst of trauma, bullying, or emotional turmoil. He reminds us that emotions are divine tools for guidance—not weaknesses—and that as long as decisions don’t harm oneself or others, they are worthy of trust. Richard’s compassionate insight encourages parents to validate their children’s feelings, empower emotional expression, and nurture self-confidence rooted in inner wisdom.

📚 Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to Richard Tierney
00:27 – Healthy Responses to Trauma
03:15 – Teaching Children to Trust Themselves
06:40 – Emotions as God-Given Guidance
09:10 – Parenting Through Pain and Healing
12:05 – Empowering Children to Choose Wisely

💬 Soundbites:

• "Trust your feelings and emotions."
• "You can’t make a wrong decision."
• "Children have God-given instincts that deserve to be honored."

👥 Guest Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tierney-therapy-b7a6441b6/
  
  
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richard.tierney.759802
  
  
• The Victory Principle: https://www.facebook.com/thevictoryprinciple/
  
  
• ACOA Support: https://www.facebook.com/ACOAsupport/
  
  
• Personal Profile: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550243353404
  
  

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In this episode of the Called & Courageous Podcast, host Meme Mulugeta sits down with Elise Halcomb — mother, entrepreneur, coach, and host of The Peaceful Mompreneur Podcast. Elise opens up about the real, raw, and faith-filled journey of building a business while raising a family.
She shares how God called her into a season of supporting mothers in motherhood and entrepreneurship, the importance of discernment, creating boundaries, and understanding that obedience doesn’t always mean saying “yes” to every opportunity. Together, Meme and Elise explore how to protect your peace, recognize the enemy’s distractions, and courageously step into your calling without burning out.

📌 Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Elise Halcomb
01:51 – Elise’s Faith Journey & Calling to Serve Mothers
06:02 – Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
08:51 – Facing Fears and Taking the First Step
10:29 – Learning Through Mistakes and Stumbling Blocks
14:08 – Discernment: Knowing What is from God
16:21 – Timing and Obedience in God's Call
19:04 – Recognizing the Enemy’s Distractions
20:43 – Setting Boundaries and Saying “No”
24:18 – How to Connect with Elise & Her Coaching

🔑 Key Takeaways
Motherhood and business require intentionality and awareness of capacity.
Every season of life shifts your schedule, rhythm, and expectations.
Obedience to God doesn’t mean saying yes to everything.
Boundaries protect your calling, your family, and your peace.
Discernment is key to knowing what is for now and what is for later.
The enemy uses distraction, comparison, and overwhelm to derail purpose.
Saying no is a holy skill — and an act of obedience.
God’s timing matters — just because you’re called doesn’t mean it’s time.

🎙 Soundbites
“The Lord opens doors, right?”
“It’s a skill you have to learn — saying no doesn’t make you disobedient.”
“Just because God called you, doesn’t mean now is the moment.”

🌐 Connect with Elise Halcomb
Website: https://aliesehalcomb.com
Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thepeacefulmompreneur

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