In this episode of The Founder Collective, the conversation takes us into the heart of God’s creation—exploring how the intricate details of nature reflect His character, creativity, and care for us. From tree rings that tell stories of storms and growth, to the quiet lessons found in ants, spiders, and even sunrises, our hosts and guests reflect on how slowing down to notice creation reveals deeper truths about who God is and how He designed us.

You’ll hear personal stories of divine encounters in unexpected places—a dolphin dancing alongside worship on the shoreline, a child’s unexpected act of tenderness, or simply pausing to see the fingerprints of God in the smallest details of life. Through it all, this episode reminds us that God is intentional in every detail, and His creation invites us into deeper intimacy, trust, and worship.

Key Takeaways

• How God’s design in nature mirrors the seasons, storms, and growth in our own lives.

• Why slowing down to notice creation deepens our awareness of God’s presence.

• Lessons from the book of Job on humility, restoration, and God’s power.

• Practical ways to integrate nature into your rhythms for spiritual renewal.

• • Why community and testimony are essential in sharing God’s story through our lives.
    

  Timestamps

• • 00:56 – Opening reflections: hospital visits, school teaching, and starting the call.

  • 02:40 – The story written in tree rings and how it parallels our lives.

  • 06:34 – Ephesians 1 reminder: God takes pleasure in planning our lives.

  • 12:17 – Testimony, community, and the beauty of shared differences.

  • 17:06 – Encountering God through nature and childlike wonder.

  • 28:09 – Worship, dolphins, and a whale sighting—creation as worship partner.

  • 36:28 – Designing retreats that mirror intimacy, trust, and renewal.

  • 39:27 – From bugs to bumblebees: the intricacy of God’s smallest creations.

  • 50:20 – Volcanoes, renewal, and restoration after destruction.

  • 55:40 – Walk-and-talk meetings: integrating nature into daily work rhythms.

• • 58:17 – Closing prayer and challenge: see God in every detail of creation.
    

  Quotables

• • “The rings of a tree tell its story—storms, seasons, and growth. Our lives are no different.”

  • “It’s impossible to doubt God when you’re walking in His creation.”

  • “God took pleasure in planning our lives—every detail is intentional.”

  • “Nature is our cheat code—it grounds us and brings us back to God.”

• • “Restoration often comes after what looks like destruction. Just like volcano soil, God brings beauty from ashes.”
    

  Resources

• • Book of Job (Old Testament reflection)

  • Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

  • Ephesians 1:3–6 (Message translation)

• • Proverbs 6 (Lessons from the ant)
    

  
  

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In this episode of The Founder Collective Podcast, we unpack what it really means to lead, build, and serve from a place of faith. From navigating difficult conversations with grace, to creating tables of belonging for the next generation, to developing God-given frameworks that clarify your calling—this discussion is rich with wisdom for entrepreneurs, leaders, and kingdom builders.

You’ll hear stories of transformation from live events, reflections on technology and faith, and a powerful reminder that rest is not wasted time but fertile ground for God’s best work. If you’re a founder, leader, or creative who longs to integrate faith with impact, this episode will inspire you to walk boldly in your calling while making room for rest and renewal.

What You'll Learn:

• Why grace and discernment are essential in conversations where perspectives clash.

• How creating “tables” of belonging opens doors for revival in the next generation.

• The power of frameworks in clarifying your God-given calling and equipping others.

• Lessons from the Bloom Again Kansas City event and the importance of intergenerational discipleship.

• Technology, faith, and the challenge of dependence—how to reset and hear God more clearly.

• • Why rest is a leadership strategy and not a sign of weakness.

  
  

  Timestamps:

• • 00:05 – Opening reflections: adjectives for Wednesday and navigating tough conversations with grace

  • 10:32 – Testimonies from the Bloom Again Kansas City event and lessons on creating tables of belonging

  • 27:40 – Discovering frameworks as a God-given strategy to clarify calling and set others free

  • 42:15 – Technology, AI, and faith: separation, discernment, and opportunities for the gospel

• • 59:03 – The importance of rest in leadership and how letting go makes space for God to move

  
  

  Quotables:

• • “The Bible talks about us all being a collective body…we each have a very specific purpose in the body.”

  • “Your framework and your calling—this is your disciple-making machine.”

  • “Sometimes rest is the very space where God raises up other warriors into generals.”

• • “Technology can be a tool of distraction or a tool for the gospel—it’s how we steward it that matters.”

  
  

  Resources Mentioned:

• • Bloom Again Kansas City Event – reflections on intergenerational discipleship and revival

  • Lisa Harper’s Teaching on Spiritual Disciplines (tables and the presence of Jesus)

• • Freedom Farm Mission – cultivating spaces of reset and renewal
  • FounderCon - Get registered today. TheFounderCollective.org

  
  

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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

  
  

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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:

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In this powerful Founder Collective conversation, the community unpacks what it means to truly grow as Kingdom leaders, entrepreneurs, and disciples. Together, we explore a new gamification framework for the Founder Table, designed to help leaders move from friendship into deeper levels of fellowship, discipleship, and ultimately multiplication.

You’ll hear raw reflections on balancing business growth and ministry, navigating seasons of feeling stuck, and discerning between information from tools like AI versus divine revelation from God. This episode is full of encouragement for anyone building a faith-driven business or ministry while striving to stay spirit-led in a fast-paced world.

What You'll Learn:

• The new gamification model of the Founder Collective: Friend → Disciple → Fellow → Multiplier

• Why fellowship, discipleship, and accountability matter for Christian entrepreneurs

• How community provides space for growth, pruning, and encouragement in leadership

• The tension between using AI tools like ChatGPT and seeking Spirit-led revelation

• Practical wisdom on moving from being “stuck” to walking confidently in God’s timing

• • The role of community in launching Kingdom businesses and ministries

  
  

  Timestamps:

• • [05:20] – Introducing the new Founder Table framework and levels of growth

  • [16:45] – How gamification builds momentum and clarity for entrepreneurs

  • [30:12] – The importance of discipleship and accountability in leadership

  • [48:50] – Honest conversation on ChatGPT, AI, and the danger of replacing the Holy Spirit

• • [1:06:30] – Encouragement to focus on the people in front of you while building for scale

  
  

  Great Quotes:

• • “Revelation is not the same as information.”

  • “Don’t settle for a good idea and miss the God idea.”

  • “We’re not just building businesses—we’re building the Kingdom.”

  • “Community sharpens us to hear God’s voice and walk out our calling with boldness.”

    
    

• 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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How do you help others step into their calling with clarity and confidence? In this episode of The Founder Collective, the conversation centers around the power of leadership, mentorship, and purpose-driven coaching. Together, the hosts explore how faith, influence, and intentional guidance can shape lives, create lasting impact, and inspire the next generation of leaders.

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance calling and career—or how to mentor others without losing sight of your own purpose—this episode is filled with wisdom and encouragement for your journey.

Key Takeaways

• Why authentic leadership starts with listening and presence.

• The unique challenges today’s students and young adults face when discovering purpose.

• How coaching and mentorship can unlock confidence and direction.

• Practical strategies for guiding without controlling.

• • The role of faith in building resilience and creating lasting legacy.

  
  

  Timestamps

• • 00:02:00 – The heart behind coaching and leadership.

  • 00:08:30 – The search for identity and purpose in a noisy world.

  • 00:15:45 – Mentorship as a tool for transformation.

  • 00:22:10 – Balancing influence, guidance, and freedom.

  • 00:31:20 – Faith as a foundation for leadership.

• • 00:42:00 – Building a legacy of purpose and impact.

  
  

  Quotables

• • “Leadership is influence, but influence begins with presence.”

  • “Helping others find purpose isn’t about giving them answers—it’s about helping them discover who they’re created to be.”

• • “The most powerful coaching question is often the simplest: what makes you come alive?”

  
  

  Resources Mentioned

• • Founder Collective tools for leaders and entrepreneurs
  • FounderCon

• • Recommended reading on calling and purpose

  • Coaching resources for leadership development

  • Follow on Instagram: @FounderCollectivePodcast

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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

  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!