{"podcast":{"title":"Called & Crowned","slug":"called-crowned-5951276","podcast_index_feed_id":5951276,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/itsemily/feed.xml","website_url":"https://itsemily.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12188754/New_Called_and_Crowned_3000_x_3000_j2qewr.jpg","author":"Emily Ford","episode_count":186,"summary":"Welcome to Called & Crowned, where soulful entrepreneurship meets purposeful success! Hosted by Emily Ford, a powerhouse entrepreneur and globally acclaimed speaker, this podcast is your go-to resource for transforming dreams into reality with authenticity, clarity, and unshakeable confidence. Since 2011, Emily has been inspiring entrepreneurs to navigate challenges and create impactful personal brands that reflect their God-given purpose. Join Emily as she brings her vibrant energy and insights, sharing uplifting stories, practical advice, and engaging interviews with world-class guests. Whether you’re looking to elevate your business, align with your mission, or thrive in every aspect of life, Called and Crowned has the tools and inspiration to stand unshaken no matter the challenge, communicate with impact, and shine brightly in everything you do.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T22:18:52.115984+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/called-crowned-5951276"},"episode":{"title":"How to Identify Strongholds in Your Life","slug":"how-to-identify-strongholds-in-your-life","published_at":"2026-02-11T10:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/called-crowned-5951276/how-to-identify-strongholds-in-your-life","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/called-crowned-5951276","url":"https://itsemily.podbean.com/e/how-to-identify-strongholds-in-your-life/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3cfprgk4vmgkcrss/Strongholds.mp3","summary":"You’re not stuck. You’re not broken. You’re battling a stronghold. These invisible barriers often show up as fear, doubt, or repeated cycles that keep you from stepping fully into your purpose. In this solo episode, Emily uncovers how strongholds take root in your mind, how they quietly control your decisions, and the practical and spiritual strategies you can use to break free. She reveals how these hidden barriers can block your purpose, and how to take every thought captive so you can pursue your calling with clarity, confidence, and unshakeable resolve. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to stand firm and step fully into the life you were meant to live. What You’ll Learn: • The difference between personality and strongholds • Common types of strongholds and how they show up • The role of spiritual anchoring in overcoming strongholds • The four-step framework to break free • Why consistency beats intensity in rewiring your mind and building belief Timestamps: (00:29) - Psalm 16:8 - Never Be Shaken (02:53) - Understanding Emotional Instability & Repeated Cycles (04:30) - God as Our Unshakeable Foundation (07:15) - Strongholds: What They Are & How They Form (08:37) - Identity Strongholds & Limiting Beliefs (12:40) - Fear, Rejection, and Control Strongholds (17:22) - Comparison and Social Media Traps (18:45) - Performance and Perfectionism (21:37) - How Strongholds Grow (23:29) - Awareness as Freedom: Breaking Strongholds Without Shame (24:24) - Four Steps to Break Free from Strongholds (29:49) - Consistency Over Intensity (31:35) - Emily’s Prayer: Breaking the Lie and Protecting Your Calling Are You Seen as a True Crowned Authority™ with Your Personal Brand? • Take the Crowned Authority™Assessment | https://quiz.fordivine.com/ More from Emily & FORDIVINE: • Website |…","meta_description":"You’re not stuck. You’re not broken. You’re battling a stronghold. These invisible barriers often show up as fear, doubt, or repeated cycles that keep you…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2074,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/called-crowned-5951276/episodes/how-to-identify-strongholds-in-your-life/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/called-crowned-5951276/how-to-identify-strongholds-in-your-life.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}