In this inspiring episode of the Called & Courageous Podcast, we sit down with Kari Honeycutt to explore the beauty and challenges of living a life of obedience to God. Kari shares her heartfelt journey—from fostering and adoption to mission work in Senegal and the release of her debut book, Dormant Faith.

Through personal stories and spiritual insights, Kari reminds us that obedience begins with love and blossoms into transformation—not only for ourselves but for those God places in our path. Whether through parenting, missions, or sharing our faith, every act of obedience becomes a powerful testimony.

📖 Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Obedience and Faith
03:03 The Journey of Obedience
05:59 Experiences Shaping Faith
09:04 The Impact of Obedience on Relationships
11:55 Fostering and Adoption Journey
14:50 Mission Work and Community Impact
17:46 Writing and Sharing Faith Stories
31:19 Navigating the Adoption Journey
34:13 The Challenge of Family Dynamics
39:33 Surrendering for the Child's Best Interest
41:40 The Call to Write: A Journey of Obedience
51:46 Understanding the Great Commission
57:02 Encouragement to Step Out in Faith

🎧 Soundbites

• “It all starts with love.”
• “It’s a heart problem.”
• “He is worth it.”

🌐 Guest Links

• Website: https://devotedexplorer.com/
  
  
• Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNDC16DXs
  
  
• Ministry: https://www.goonthemission.com/
  
  

📚 Host Company Links

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• Website: www.the1andonlypublishing.com
  
  
• Email: info@the1andonlypublishing.com
  
  
• Phone: 301-798-7685

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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, guest host Rory Paquette sits down with host Meme Mulugeta, founder of The 1 and Only Publishing Company, to talk about the journey of obedience to God, the challenges of starting a faith-driven business, and the importance of spiritual preparation.

Meme shares her personal testimony of being led by the Lord to launch her publishing company, the trials she endured along the way, and the lessons she learned about courage, sacrifice, and standing firmly on God’s Word. Together, Rory and Meme unpack the truth that obedience—not worldly success—is the real measure of victory in life and business.

If you’ve ever felt called to step out in faith but wrestled with fear, this episode will inspire you to trust God through the dry seasons, prepare spiritually for the journey, and lean into the mentors, fasting, and prayer that strengthen you for what’s ahead.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Introduction and Welcome
02:15 – Meme’s Journey of Obedience
09:30 – Starting a Faith-Driven Business
16:50 – Spiritual Preparation and Challenges
24:20 – Lessons and Encouragement

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Obedience is the true measure of success.
• Trusting others with your podcast is like handing them your child.
• God’s guidance often comes in unexpected ways.
• Starting a faith-driven business requires courage and sacrifice.
• Spiritual preparation is essential for overcoming challenges.
• God provides the right people and resources at the right time.
• Dry seasons are part of His perfect plan.
• Standing on God’s Word sustains you in hard times.
• Building spiritual stamina helps you endure.
• Mentorship and fasting strengthen your walk with God.

🎧 Soundbites

• “Obedience is the true measure.”
• “Trusting others with your podcast is like handing them your child.”
• “God’s guidance comes in unexpected ways.”
• “Starting a faith-driven business takes courage and sacrifice.”
• “Spiritual preparation is essential.”
• “God provides at the right time.”
• “Dry seasons are part of the plan.”
• “Standing on God’s Word is crucial.”
• “Spiritual stamina helps withstand challenges.”
• “Mentorship and fasting are key to growth.”

🌐 Guest Links

• Rory Paquette – LinkedIn
  
  
• Meme Mulugeta, Founder of The 1 and Only Publishing Company
  • Website: www.the1andonlypublishing.com
    
    
  • Email: info@the1andonlypublishing.com
    
    
  • Phone: 301-798-7685

Ready to Write Your Book? ✍🏽 Connect with Meme and The 1 and Only Publishing team today.

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📸 Instagram: @The1andOnlyPublishing
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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 powerful episode of Called & Courageous, host Mimi Mugeta sits down with Mick Weinholt, host of the When You Look podcast, to unpack the deep lessons of obedience, surrender, and trusting God’s perfect timing.

Mick shares raw, personal stories of stepping ahead of God, facing the humbling process of crushed ego, and the life-changing impact of learning to wait for God’s direction. From launching a business outside of God’s will, to receiving a divine call to start a Kingdom-focused podcast, Mick’s testimony is a roadmap for anyone wrestling with faith, timing, and obedience.

You’ll hear:

• The difference between moving in God’s will vs. your own plans
• How God remains faithful even in our disobedience
• Practical ways to strengthen trust and faith during uncertainty
• Why “sit and wait” can be the most obedient response

If you’ve ever struggled with impatience, ego, or wanting control over your next step, Mick’s story will encourage you to let go, trust God, and follow His timing.

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Guest Contact Info - Connect with Mick Weinholt
When You Look Links

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhenYouLookShow

Website https://www.whenyoulook.com/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whenyoulookshow/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenyoulookshow/

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📸 Instagram: @The1andOnlyPublishing
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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 Called & Courageous, I sit down with my mentor, Pastor Sherrel Williams—entrepreneur, minister, and founder of Sent For You Ministries, a dynamic “church without walls.” Pastor Sherrel shares her powerful testimony of leaving a familiar church setting to step fully into God’s calling, overcoming fear, and embracing a ministry that reaches beyond traditional walls.

You’ll hear how prophetic confirmations, uncomfortable nudges, and pivotal incidents pushed her toward obedience—and the practical lessons she’s learned about faith, discernment, and daily surrender. If you’ve felt God calling you out of your comfort zone, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to take that first step in faith.

What You’ll Learn

• How to recognize when God is calling you to leave the familiar
• The role of prophetic words and spiritual confirmation in obedience
• Why fear and lack of faith often delay God’s plans
• How to discern God’s voice from personal desires or outside influences
• The blessings and challenges of a ministry “without walls”
• Why obedience is a daily choice, not a one-time decision

Chapters

• 00:00 – Welcome & Guest Intro: Pastor Sherrel Williams
• 03:12 – The Call: When God says “Go” beyond the familiar
• 09:25 – Prophetic Confirmation & Holy Spirit Nudges
• 14:58 – Leaving Tradition: Courage to obey without all the details
• 22:40 – Discernment 101: God’s voice vs. desire & outside pressure
• 29:33 – Ministry Without Walls: Vision, structure, and covering
• 36:05 – Confronting Fear & Delayed Obedience
• 42:11 – Daily Surrender: Practical rhythms that keep you aligned
• 49:20 – Testimonies & Fruit: What obedience produces
• 55:04 – Final Word: Your first step of faith this week

Soundbites (pull-quotes)

• “You don’t have to see every step—just obey the first instruction.”
• “Prophetic confirmation doesn’t replace obedience; it strengthens it.”
• “Tradition is safe, but calling is sacred.”
• “Delayed obedience is still disobedience—but grace invites us forward.”
• “A church without walls is a people fully surrendered to God’s will.”

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• Facebook: Search “Sent For You Ministries” on Facebook (use Facebook search to find the official page)
• Email: sentforyouministries@outlook.com
  
  
• Phone: 240-885-2908

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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 powerful episode of Called & Courageous, I sit down with Dr. Renee Toppins—trailblazing entrepreneur, visionary leader, and founder of Black Women Who Want More. With raw honesty and biblical wisdom, Dr. Toppins shares her journey from partial obedience and self-reliance to full surrender and walking boldly in the purpose God designed for her.

We talk about the cost of disobedience, the storms that often follow obedience, and the character transformation required to lead God’s way. Dr. Toppins reveals how God stripped away her distractions, taught her discernment, and redefined her leadership to reflect His heart for people—not just results.

If you’ve ever feared stepping out in faith, struggled with surrender, or faced opposition after saying “yes” to God, this conversation will encourage you to trust Him fully and move forward with courage.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why obedience begins with surrender
• The dangers of pursuing purpose “your way” instead of God’s way
• How disobedience causes delays and missed opportunities
• How to discern between God-sent helpers and enemy infiltrators
• Why storms are part of the journey after obedience
• The mindset shift from being a “boss” to being a Kingdom leader

💡 Your prosperity lies in what you won’t do—face the fear, step out in faith, and trust God with the results.

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Guest Contact 📱 Connect with Dr. Renee Toppins
🌐 Website: www.BWWWMAcademy.com
📲 Text “LAB” to: 267-774-3933

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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 first episode of Called & Courageous, I share my personal journey of radical obedience—how saying “yes” to God cost me comfort, control, and certainty, but gave me purpose, clarity, and a front-row seat to His faithfulness.

From a 20-year career in the financial industry to being called into ministry through The 1 and Only Publishing, I open up about the trials, warfare, and sacrifices that came with my “yes,” and how God turned them into a 10-year vision to impact lives through 555,000 books.

If you’ve been delaying your God-given assignment—whether it’s writing a book, starting a ministry, or stepping into your calling—this episode will encourage you to trust God’s timing, surrender completely, and walk boldly in obedience.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why obedience to God often feels inconvenient but leads to breakthrough
• How God used a dream to confirm my assignment
• The unexpected events that pushed me into my calling
• The importance of surrendering your plans for His purpose

💡 Remember: Obedience is the new success, and your story is proof.

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💬 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.

📌 Don’t Miss an Episode
Subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with someone who needs the reminder that God’s plan is worth the sacrifice.