In this episode of The Founder Collective, we’re talking about those moments when life takes a turn you didn’t expect—doors close, jobs end, plans shift—and suddenly you’re staring at a future that feels uncertain. Tamra Andress, April Foster, and a few incredible women from our community share honest stories about walking through those transitions, trusting the whisper of the Holy Spirit, and learning how to let go and let God lead.

From parenting in new seasons to unexpected job losses (hello Uber entrepreneurship!), this conversation is full of raw moments, wisdom, and reminders that when God redirects us, it’s not rejection—it’s preparation.

If you’re navigating change, questioning what’s next, or just need to know you’re not alone in the mess and the waiting, this one’s for you.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

• Why resisting change might be missing what God has next for you

• What it really looks like to trust the Holy Spirit’s leading (even when it’s scary)

• A beautiful analogy about eagles vs. sparrows and why your strength comes from surrender

• Stories of God's unexpected provision in the middle of job loss and redirection

• How small acts of kindness can become ministry in everyday life

Timestamps:
00:02 – When God speaks through dreams (yes, literal dreams)
00:10 – Letting go as a parent and embracing change in your home life
00:20 – “I got laid off... and the Holy Spirit whispered, ‘I have something new for you’”
00:35 – The eagle story: flying higher by letting go
00:45 – Uber driving + unexpected ministry moments
01:00 – The power of loving foster teens through TRAC and mentorship

Quotes You’ll Want to Remember:

“Setbacks are setups—because we’re set apart.”
“I heard the Holy Spirit whisper, ‘I have something new for you. Will you trust me?’”
“Stop flapping your wings in panic—let the wind of God carry you.”

Resources Mentioned:

• Teen Reach Adventure Camps (TRAC)

• Bible & Bedroom Podcast by April Foster

• Scripture: Isaiah 40:28–31, James 4, Psalm 46:10, Matthew 6

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In this heartfelt and vulnerable episode of The Founder Collective, host Anthony Hart leads an open-table discussion that dives deep into identity, healing, and God’s design for wholeness—especially in the context of relationships and singleness. With Father’s Day and Men’s Mental Health Month as the backdrop, this gathering features powerful voices—from those navigating singleness and divorce to those in long-term marriages—all offering wisdom, real-life experiences, and spiritual insight.

Whether you’re single, married, divorced, or in the waiting, this conversation reminds us that before we pursue “the one,” we must become whole in Christ. Get ready for a soul-stirring talk that challenges cultural definitions of manhood, breaks generational cycles, and invites you to trust God’s timing over your own.

• Why your identity must be rooted in Christ before entering a relationship
  

• The difference between being a manly man and a godly man
  

• What it looks like to walk through healing before stepping into partnership
  

• The pressure cooker effect of unprocessed emotions and how it impacts men’s mental health
  

• Real stories of transformation through surrender, celibacy, and waiting on God
  

• How women and men alike can prepare for godly marriage by first becoming whole
  

• A deep reminder: God is the ultimate helpmate in our seasons of loneliness and longing
  

• [09:00] The truth about men’s mental health and the desire for companionship
  

• [11:45] Redefining masculinity: Godly vs. manly men
  

• [17:00] Undoing generational patterns and expectations
  

• [23:00] Don’t settle for the right now—wait for the right one
  

• [27:10] Delight in the Lord before expecting the desires of your heart
  

• [32:00] Why your future spouse should impress you with their faith
  

• [36:45] A marriage that almost didn’t happen—and how God restored it
  

• [43:00] Becoming the partner you desire before God brings them
  

• [48:00] Encouragement for those growing weary in the waiting
  

• [54:00] The mic-drop moment: “You’ve got to become a bride before you can be a groom.”
  

• [57:00] Final encouragement: run your race with endurance and keep your eyes on Jesus
  

“Just because you're a manly man doesn't mean you're a godly man.”

“You’ve got to become a bride before you can be a groom.”

“God doesn’t want you to settle for ‘good enough’—He wants to give you His best.”

“Heal people attract healed people.”

• The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller: https://a.co/d/hlDpRii
  

• Isaiah 40:31 and Hebrews 12:1-3
  

• The Bedroom and the Bible podcast (recommended for marriage prep): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bedroom-bible/id1778936152

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

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In this powerful roundtable-style episode, the Founder Collective crew unpacks the profound spiritual purpose behind trials—and how we’re not just meant to endure them, but to grow through them. Through real-time revelations, Scripture, and a surprising analogy to video games, you’ll discover why the fire you’re walking through might be the very thing refining you for your next level of impact.

Whether you're in a season of pruning or preparing for promotion, this conversation is packed with deep wisdom, vulnerable moments, and encouragement for the journey.

• Why trials aren’t punishment—they’re God’s effort to transform us (James 1:2-4)
  

• The "game" of life is designed for victory—but only if you don’t quit
  

• Why rest is a weapon, not a retreat
  

• The danger of turning your personal disciplines into universal doctrines
  

• How to spiritually “level up” and discern your divine prescription—not someone else’s formula
  

• The difference between comparison and calling when it comes to spiritual gifts
  

• Non-believers can often see inconsistencies in Christians more clearly—why that matters
  

• Why every believer needs both access and accountability in community
  

00:00 – Welcome + lighthearted banter

05:00 – The paradox of resting while painting and stewarding your body

07:00 – The real purpose of FounderCon and creating “table moments”

10:30 – What makes church community powerful (and dangerous when absent)

17:00 – Trials as transformation: a paradigm shift from pain to purpose

22:00 – The gamer analogy: every trial has hidden power-ups 26:00 – Why God allows pressure—but always controls the thermostat

34:00 – Disciplines vs. doctrine: don’t turn your story into someone else’s strategy

43:00 – The problem with comparison in the Kingdom

52:00 – Trials as testimony: reflecting God through fire

59:00 – What access really means in spiritual accountability 01:08:00 – Christians judging Christians: when, how, and why Scripture allows it

01:14:00 – Closing reflections on refinement, obedience, and being set apart

“A trial is God making an effort to transform you. Why would you pray to be pulled out of His effort?” – Chris “Victory is our destiny. The only way to lose is if you quit.” “Your testimony is not someone else’s prescription.” “Don’t ask God to bless something that goes against His Word—and then call it grace.” “We’re not here to manifest our words—we’re here to manifest Christ through our lives.”

• James 1:2–4
  

• 2 Corinthians 4:7–10
  

• Hebrews 12:2
  

• Psalm 66:10
  

• 1 Peter 3:15
  

• 1 Corinthians 5:12
  

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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

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