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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🎙 About Called & Courageous
This podcast is for believers who are ready to stop delaying and start obeying. Each episode will inspire you to walk boldly in your calling, share your God-given story, and trust Him with the details—because obedience is the new success, and your story is proof.

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In this episode of the Called & Courageous Podcast, host Meme Mulugeta sits down with Bethany Bacon — micro-preemie survivor, emotional trauma coach, and faith-filled warrior. Born at just 24 weeks, Bethany faced overwhelming physical challenges, bullying, and isolation. Yet through deep faith in God, she discovered purpose in her pain and now empowers others to break free from emotional trauma.
Bethany shares how resilience, prayer, and obedience to God’s calling transformed her life — and how anyone can choose freedom, no matter their past.

📌 Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Bethany Bacon
02:26 – Overcoming Early Life Challenges
04:47 – Understanding God’s Role in Trials
07:12 – Health Struggles & Multiple Surgeries
09:51 – Becoming an Emotional Trauma Coach
13:22 – Choosing Freedom from Trauma
16:24 – Practical Steps for Healing & Prayer
20:03 – Final Encouragement and Faith Activation

🔑 Key Takeaways
Born at 24 weeks, Bethany’s survival is a miracle.
She endured bullying, isolation, and over 100 surgeries for hydrocephalus.
Faith in God became her source of strength and purpose.
Freedom from trauma is a choice—but it requires faith, effort, and obedience.
Negativity is Satan’s weapon; prayer is God’s protection.
God uses pain to reveal purpose and heal others through our stories.

🎙 Powerful Soundbites
“God is the giver of life.”
“Satan only knows negativity.”
“Freedom is available — but you have to choose it.”

🌐 Connect with Bethany Bacon
Website: https://created-in-his-image.com
Mission: Encouraging others to know their value, resist the enemy, and walk in God’s truth.

📌 Connect with The 1 and Only Publishing
✨ Ready to write your book or share your testimony?
Website: www.the1andonlypublishing.com
Email: info@the1andonlypublishing.com
Phone: 301-798-7685

💬 Let’s Stay Connected
🌐 Website: The1andOnlyPublishing.com
📸 Instagram: @The1andOnlyPublishing
📖 Ready to be obedient and write your book? Start here: The1andOnlyPublishing.com

🎙 About Called & Courageous
This podcast is for believers who are ready to stop delaying and start obeying. Each episode will inspire you to walk boldly in your calling, share your God-given story, and trust Him with the details—because obedience is the new success, and your story is proof.

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In this powerful episode of Called & Courageous, Michelle Steiner shares her inspiring journey of living with a learning disability and how faith, resilience, and community support shaped her story. From being told she would never succeed in school to graduating college and becoming a published writer, Michelle’s testimony is a reminder that God’s purpose shines through every challenge.

She opens up about her struggles in education and social settings, the importance of self-advocacy, and the role of faith-based communities in her growth. Michelle encourages others to give their struggles to God and embrace the unique paths He has designed for them.

✨ Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Michelle Steiner
01:21 Growing Up with a Learning Disability
03:07 The Struggles of Early Education
08:07 Finding Purpose and Direction
11:49 Overcoming Adversity in College
15:53 God's Guidance and Personal Growth
19:45 Understanding Disability and Faith
23:59 Healing and God's Plan
25:09 Future Aspirations and Encouragement

🎧 Soundbites

• "I wanted to make my parents proud."
• "I was labeled the outcast."
• "I made Dean's List for a semester."

Michelle’s story will inspire you to trust God with your challenges, lean on supportive communities, and discover success in unexpected ways.

🌐 Guest Links

• Website: www.michellesmission.com
  
  
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/michelle.steiner.493966
  
  
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/steiner7250
  
  

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💬 Let’s Stay Connected
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📸 Instagram: @The1andOnlyPublishing
📖 Ready to be obedient and write your book? Start here: The1andOnlyPublishing.com

🎙 About Called & Courageous
This podcast is for believers who are ready to stop delaying and start obeying. Each episode will inspire you to walk boldly in your calling, share your God-given story, and trust Him with the details—because obedience is the new success, and your story is proof.

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