In this week’s Founder Collective conversation, the table opened wide to powerful stories of humility, surrender, and discerning God’s voice in the middle of life’s toughest seasons. From fasting through hard decisions, to caring for aging parents, to navigating provision and calling, each voice brought wisdom on what it means to live fully dependent on God.

Together, we unpack what it looks like to pause instead of react, wait with expectancy instead of passivity, and recognize the ways we sometimes “falsify” God’s peace or provision by moving ahead in our own strength. You’ll walk away encouraged to release control, lean into community, and step boldly into the unique calling God has placed on your life.

If you’ve ever struggled with waiting, discernment, or feeling “unworthy” at the table, this episode will remind you that you are called, not because you’re qualified, but because He has invited you.

What's In The Podcast:

• Why humility is the only posture that unlocks God’s direction.

• The difference between waiting on God and passively waiting.

• How to discern if it’s God’s voice, your own desires, or outside noise.

• Stories of caregiving, fasting, and trusting God in uncertainty.

• What it means to falsify peace, provision, or love—and how to avoid it.

• Why discipleship and community matter more than ever.

• • How to step into your calling even when you don’t feel worthy.

  
  

  Quotables:

• • “Humility dictates that if God opened the door and prepared me, who am I to say I’m not ready?”

  • “We don’t give God our prayers because He needs them—we release them so we can let go of control.”

• • “You’re not here because you’re worthy. You’re here because you’re called.”

  
  

  Scriptures:

• • Philippians 2:3

  • Philippians 1:27

  • John 15 (remaining connected to the vine)

• • The story of Mary & Martha (Luke 10:38–42)

  
  

  Resoruces:

• • Connect with The Founder Collective on Instagram and LinkedIn.

  • Subscribe to The Founder Collective Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

  • Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement in their waiting season.

  
  

In this powerful roundtable conversation, the Founder Collective community leans into one of the most universal challenges for entrepreneurs and leaders—navigating seasons of transition. From homeschooling shifts to business pivots, health battles, and spiritual renewal, this episode offers real stories and raw insights about how to remain present, obedient, and aligned with God’s calling.

You’ll hear how leaders are discerning between good opportunities and God opportunities, how to manage competing priorities without burning out, and how accountability and community make all the difference. This is an honest look at what it means to be both faith-driven and business-minded—without losing sight of what matters most.

If you’ve ever felt stretched between family, calling, and career, this conversation will encourage you to slow down, recalibrate, and step boldly into what God is asking of you in this season.

What You'll Learn:

• How to recognize the difference between doing good things and doing the God thing

• Why accountability and community fuel momentum in your calling

• The tension between family responsibilities and entrepreneurial drive—and how to find peace in the overlap

• Real stories of overcoming procrastination, imposter syndrome, and self-sabotage in creative work

• The importance of rest, health, and presence for sustaining long-term leadership impact

• • How to steward transitions without fear, trusting God as the Provider rather than relying on provision

  
  

  Quotables:

• • “Seeds can’t grow unless something happens—sharing, writing, watering—that’s what honors God with the gift He’s given you.”

  • “The strength of your ministry will be determined by the strength of your family.”

  • “God doesn’t just call us to do for Him—He calls us to walk with Him.”

• • “Sometimes the thing you think will hinder your flow is actually what unlocks it.”

  
  

  Resources and Links:

• • Learn more about the Founder Collective Podcast and upcoming events at Founder Collective Website

  • Register for FounderCon, November 5–7 in Norfolk, Virginia – use code FRIEND for $300 off your ticket

  
  

  STAY CONNECTED:

  Want to be part of our conversation? The Founder Collective Table is a great opportunity for you to get plugged in and start seeing where God will lead you! Wednesdays at 12 Noon EST. We have room for you at the table! ⁠

  https://thefoundercollective.org/foundertable

  
  

  Thank you for listening! To hear more from us, visit us at:

  Tamra's Podcast, The Messenger Movement

  Anthony's Podcast, In the Red

  Share the love! If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Let’s grow together in faith and purpose!

In this powerful Founder Collective Table conversation, the focus turns to overcoming timidity and stepping boldly into the calling God has placed on your life. Through Scripture, coaching insights, and raw stories from the community, we unpack how hesitation holds us back and how obedience opens the door to fruitfulness.

From Hebrews 10 to Gideon’s story, this episode challenges us to stop shrinking back, to recognize timidity for what it is, and to respond with faith, courage, and action. You’ll hear personal testimonies, real struggles, and life-changing encouragement that will inspire you to trade fear for boldness and comfort for obedience.

Key Takeaways

• Why timidity is one of the greatest obstacles to fruitfulness in life and business

• What Scripture reveals about shrinking back vs. living by faith

• How hesitation is a form of double-mindedness that keeps us stuck

• Encouragement to “go in the strength you have” and stop waiting for perfect conditions

• Real stories from the community on obedience, writing, and publishing as acts of faith

• • Why boldness is a state of being, not just a momentary action
    

  
  

• • 05:06 – Setting the stage: boldness vs. timidity

  • 09:17 – Called to live boldly in business and faith

  • 12:14 – From atheist to believer: a testimony of transformation

  • 17:24 – Hebrews 10:38-39 and the danger of shrinking back

  • 20:05 – Where are you hesitating in your calling?

  • 23:09 – Coaching breakthrough: obedience vs. excuses

  • 29:01 – One step at a time: from fear to action

  • 33:53 – Why obedience matters more than resources

  • 46:48 – Testimonies of publishing, writing, and saying yes

  • 55:46 – Faith without action is powerless

• • 57:26 – Walking in a state of boldness that brings reward
    

  
  

• • “Hesitation is a form of double-mindedness, and God takes no pleasure in those who shrink back.”

  • “You are not just an author with a book—you are a warrior with a weapon God has given you.”

  • “Our job is obedience. God’s job is the results.”

  • “Don’t treat God like a consultant. He is King.”

• • “Faith without works is dead. Action is the highest form of faith.”
    

  
  

• • Hebrews 10:38-39, Hebrews 10:35

  • Philippians 4:6-7

  • The story of Gideon (Judges 6–7)

• • John Bevere’s testimony and ministry
    

  
  

  STAY CONNECTED:

  Want to be part of our conversation? The Founder Collective Table is a great opportunity for you to get plugged in and start seeing where God will lead you! Wednesdays at 12 Noon EST. We have room for you at the table! ⁠

  https://thefoundercollective.org/foundertable

  
  

  Thank you for listening! To hear more from us, visit us at:

  Tamra's Podcast, The Messenger Movement

  Anthony's Podcast, In the Red

  Share the love! If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Let’s grow together in faith and purpose!

  
  

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