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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In this powerful roundtable-style episode of The Founder Collective, host Tamra Andress gathers with fellow faith-driven founders to talk about the complex, often emotional relationship between money, legacy, and spiritual leadership. From raising entrepreneurial kids to breaking generational cycles of poverty and fear around finances, this conversation is raw, real, and rich with wisdom.

You’ll hear stories of personal financial redemption, revelations about how childhood experiences shaped money mindsets, and bold encouragement to steward your resources for kingdom impact—not just personal success. Whether you're a parent, leader, or simply navigating your own financial journey, this episode will leave you inspired to align your heart and money with God's greater plan.

Key Takeaways:

• Why financial literacy is a form of spiritual leadership

• Breaking generational cycles of scarcity, fear, and overspending

• Raising financially wise and purpose-driven children

• The hidden ways childhood shapes our adult money mindset

• Entrepreneurship vs. chasing money: discerning heart motives

• How service and stewardship build lasting impact beyond profit

• Investing in identity: valuing yourself apart from dollar signs

• • The connection between pride, provision, and spiritual alignment
    

  
  

• • [02:30] - Raising little entrepreneurs and marketplace moments at home

  • [06:00] - Praying circles over your kids and spiritual weapons for parenting

  • [08:00] - When God plants dreams in your kids—celebrating their callings

  • [11:00] - The missional side of entrepreneurship: time freedom to serve

  • [13:00] - Kids doing outreach: peanut butter sandwiches and purpose

  • [17:00] - Promoting kindness in competitive industries

  • [23:00] - Generational sin, gaslighting, and identity distortion

  • [30:00] - Tracing back your money story and healing from scarcity

  • [37:00] - When money becomes bondage instead of a blessing

  • [47:00] - Testimony from financial success to spiritual reset

  • [52:00] - The danger of chasing money over mission

  • [55:00] - Resetting the heart posture with your spouse and finances

  • [59:00] - Souls over sales: what does godly entrepreneurship really mean?

  • [01:05:00] - What farmers can teach us about wealth, value, and legacy

  • [01:06:00] - Teaching kids about credit, investing, and financial responsibility
    

  Quotables:

  💬 “If something brings you closer to God, it’s a blessing. If it pulls you away, it’s bondage.” – Tom

  💬 “We’re not chasing the money—we’re chasing the mission. The money will come.” – Lisa

  
  

  Connect:

  • The Founder Collective Website
    

  • Tamra Andress on Instagram
    

  • Join the waitlist for Founder Academy launching in 2027

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  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! ⁠

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

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  🎧 Listen to this episode and consider your own money story. What are you passing on to the next generation? Share this episode with a fellow entrepreneur, parent, or mentor—it’s time to steward both finances and faith with intention.

  
  

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Leading From Wholeness: Why Founders Must Embrace Rest, Rebuild Rhythms, and Return to Identity

In this raw and relatable roundtable conversation, The Founder Collective Table members open up about what it really takes to lead from a place of wholeness. It’s not about performance, pretending, or pushing through—it’s about pausing long enough to notice where you’ve lost yourself in the hustle.

From moments of burnout to breakthroughs in rest, this unfiltered episode invites you into a deeper conversation around spiritual alignment, identity, and the rhythms that actually sustain us as founders. If you’ve been grinding but feel disconnected from your own soul, this one’s for you.

• Honest stories of hitting walls and learning to stop before the crash
  

• Why performance-based leadership leaves founders burned out
  

• How to reclaim rest and redefine success in a way that aligns with your calling
  

• The cost of leading while empty—and how to rebuild from the inside out
  

• Rhythms, boundaries, and creating white space for God to speak
  

“You cannot lead others well when you're disconnected from your own soul.” “Rest isn’t weak—it’s warfare against a world that worships burnout.”

This episode is your permission slip to pause. If your pace has been out of sync with your purpose, lean into this conversation and let it remind you what really matters.

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! ⁠

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🧠 Memorable Quotes:🙌 Join the Table

In this powerful episode of The Founder Collective Table, we’re flipping the script on what it means to steward well. This conversation gets real about trusting God with what you have now, rather than constantly chasing after “more.” Whether you’ve got one talent or ten, this gathering reminds us that it’s not about comparison — it’s about obedience. You’ll hear raw, faith-filled testimonies from entrepreneurial leaders who’ve been pruned, stretched, and refined — and how surrendering the small things has unlocked kingdom-level impact.

This isn’t just another roundtable talk. This is what happens when believers gather, share their stories, challenge one another, and make space for God to move — live and unscripted.

What You'll Learn:

• Why God may not be giving you more — and why that’s a gift

• How to redefine “more” from a kingdom perspective

• The dangers of comparison in entrepreneurship

• What it looks like to steward the “one talent” with joy

• Real-life testimonies of obedience, surrender, and unexpected favor

• Why “humble beginnings” aren’t something to rush through

• The power of community for sustaining your mission

Timestamps:
00:00 – Opening Word: The Parable of the Talents and humble beginnings
01:00 – The story behind the “Table” and why it remained sacred (until now)
03:30 – Turning point: Recording the Table and extending the invitation
06:00 – Jordan shares about a $4.3M kingdom-minded creative studio
11:00 – The story of Blaze Your Own Trail podcast's surprising growth
13:45 – The danger of undervaluing your own story
17:30 – When God withholds “more” — testimonies of surrender and pruning
24:00 – Jonah, obedience, and God’s partnership in our callings
27:00 – April’s powerful journey of living nomadically for the Kingdom
34:00 – Redefining “success” through the lens of Kingdom stewardship
36:45 – Culture and leadership: stewarding the small tasks with excellence
42:00 – Brian’s eternal reminder: we’re being prepared as the Bride
46:30 – Philippians 4 and finding contentment in abundance and lack
49:00 – God’s plan for it — even when it doesn’t feel like His plan
53:00 – Childlike faith, free will, and navigating God’s outline
58:00 – Jesus’ yoke, pace, and direction — are you leaning or leading?
1:01:00 – “God’s ways are mysterious”—until you start sharing your story
1:04:30 – Closing encouragement and challenge for the week

Key Quotes:

• “Don’t despise small beginnings. You have one talent? Steward that thing like it’s ten.”

• “God has an outline — His Word — and He lets us write the story within it.”

• “If you can’t steward one dollar, don’t expect God to trust you with a million.”

• “God works in mysterious ways? Only if the people of God keep their mouths shut.”

Resources & Invitation:
🌐 Join the live weekly Founder Collective Table: Wednesdays at 12 PM EST
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In this episode of The Founder Collective Podcast, our vibrant community of faith-driven entrepreneurs comes together for an inspiring conversation on building businesses that reflect God’s heart. From practical lead generation strategies to kingdom-centered generosity, the discussion dives into how to steward your business with wisdom, courage, and trust. This episode is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and real-world tactics to help you grow as a founder living out your faith in the marketplace.

✅ Generosity as a business catalyst: why giving first multiplies impact ✅ How to develop leads and build real relationships, not just run ads ✅ The power of presence and showing up consistently in your community ✅ Navigating rejection as God’s protection and redirection ✅ Courageous conversations about faith, surrender, and leadership ✅ Building internal systems before spending on marketing ✅ Trusting God’s timing and taking the next step of faith

• 00:06 — Introductions, RACI spreadsheet shared, community welcomes
  

• 00:18 — Discussion on sustainability and balance in leadership
  

• 00:26 — Coaching advice: alternatives to promotions and business growth strategies
  

• 00:36 — Monica’s lead generation challenges + community suggestions
  

• 00:42 — Stephen’s tactical advice on finding your ideal clients
  

• 00:44 — Tamra’s cautionary tale on Facebook ads + importance of relationships
  

• 00:54 — Faith reflections: being the image of God in business
  

• 00:57 — Heart matters: surrender vs. submission, daily bread lifestyle
  

• 01:00 — Final encouragements: desperation as a tool, taking the next step
  

✨ “Rejection is God’s protection.” — Jori O’Neale ✨ “Desperation is the most effective tool for Jesus.” — April Foster

• RACI Spreadsheet Example
  

• Check out C12 organization for Christian business peer groups
  

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Join us for this powerful episode of The Founder Collective where we create a safe space for entrepreneurs to share vulnerably about the intersection of faith and business. Host and co-founder shares how this community was intentionally designed without rigid agendas, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide our conversations.

In this episode: • Welcome to new members Josh, Tom, Jennifer, and Monica • Hear April's journey through challenging seasons in both motherhood and business • Tony shares a powerful customer service story from his company "Tech Reform in Jesus Name" • Learn how a simple prayer transformed a troubleshooting call with a distressed client • Discover the importance of pausing our missions to truly see people in tumultuous situations

The Founder Collective isn't just another business podcast—it's a hub of resources where entrepreneurs can break through isolation, discuss leadership challenges, and find spiritual support. As one member shares, "Christ is the output in the end. Peter was asked to walk on water and showed faith in the attempt. Christ caught him when he fell."

Whether you're struggling with work-life balance, seeking spiritual guidance in your business decisions, or simply looking for a community that understands the unique challenges of faith-driven entrepreneurship, this episode offers authentic conversation and practical wisdom.

Subscribe for more episodes where we explore how to build businesses with purpose while maintaining spiritual integrity.

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In this thought-provoking episode of The Founder Collective Table, we explore how Jesus' definition of success in work differs dramatically from our modern cultural understanding. Join us as we unpack biblical wisdom on purpose, patience, and productivity through a faith-centered lens.

Key Moments

**[00:23:35]** Tony introduces the core theme: Jesus' definition of success in work looks fundamentally different than our contemporary understanding.

**[00:29:07]** Discussion on how God's overarching purpose for our lives often contradicts our current understanding of success and achievement.

**[00:36:51]** Christina shares Matthew 25:21 - "Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master." - highlighting the parable of the talents and the importance of stewardship.

**[00:38:15]** Tony reminds us that "Faith is being sure what we hope for and certain of what we do not see" - a powerful perspective on working with eternal values in mind.

**[00:40:12]** Exploration of biblical figures like Moses and Abraham, whose stories challenge our culture's expectation for immediate results and instant gratification.

**[00:43:53]** Tony shares Psalm 34:8 - "Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!" - encouraging listeners to experience God's goodness firsthand.

**[01:03:04]** Tony offers a memorable closing metaphor: "Even to get to the top of Mount Everest there's a line to wait in" - reminding us that even worldly success requires patience and perseverance.

Resources Mentioned

* Video on purpose by Gabrielle and Brian Bosche: [Purpose Factor](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyJWqTh0_oA)

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In this intimate and powerful conversation, we dive deep into understanding how divine presence manifests in our everyday lives. This episode explores the tangible ways we can experience spiritual connection amid our daily routines and challenges.

Episode Highlights:

- Tamra introduces the core theme of the episode: "The practicality of His presence" - exploring how spiritual connection isn't just theoretical but deeply practical

- The conversation resonates strongly with our community, particularly with Sharayah who shares how perfectly timed this topic is for her current season

- Throughout the discussion, we explore the relevance of divine timing in our lives and businesses

- The episode concludes with a powerful moment of shared understanding and connection among the participants

This conversation couldn't have come at a better moment. As we navigate increasingly complex lives, understanding how to recognize and lean into divine presence becomes not just comforting but essential. Whether you're facing business decisions, relationship challenges, or simply seeking deeper meaning, this episode offers practical wisdom for experiencing spiritual connection in tangible ways.

Join us as we unpack what it truly means to live with an awareness of His presence in every aspect of life - from boardroom to living room.

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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! ⁠

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