In this powerful episode of the Founder Collective podcast, we explore the intersection of faith and business leadership. Discover how the Seven Spirits of God can transform your entrepreneurial journey and why building on Christ as your firm foundation brings stability even during life's most chaotic moments.

Key Takeaways:

* The danger of spirit without truth: "Spirit without truth is just feeling. The devil loves to control your feelings."

* The Seven Spirits of God provide a complete framework for Spirit-led business leadership

* True entrepreneurial strength comes from reverence and intimate knowledge of God's truth

* Christ as your firm foundation enables joy even in chaotic business seasons

* Unique confirmation comes when God speaks the same message through multiple sources

Episode Breakdown:

**00:22:17 - The Power of Confirmation**

Sharayah shares how the Holy Spirit confirmed the message "Christ is my Firm Foundation" during a morning team call, emphasizing finding joy even in chaos.

**00:27:05 - Truth vs. Feelings in Business**

Tamra delivers a powerful warning: "Spirit without truth is just feeling. The devil loves to control your feelings." Discussion on the importance of grounding business decisions in truth.

**00:44:06 - The Seven Spirits of God for Business Leaders**

Exploration of the Seven Spirits from Isaiah 11:2 and Revelation:

- The Spirit of the Lord – God's divine authority and presence

- The Spirit of Wisdom – Applying knowledge for godly decisions

- The Spirit of Understanding – Spiritual insight and discernment

- The Spirit of Counsel – Divine guidance and direction

- The Spirit of Might – Strength to carry out God's will

- The Spirit of Knowledge – Intimate awareness of God's truth

- The Spirit of the Fear of the Lord – Reverence and awe for God

**00:57:41 - Leading with Endurance**

Bryant's encouragement to "lead with endurance" and the importance of community in the entrepreneurial journey.

Scripture References:

- Isaiah 11:2 - The Seven Spirits of God

- Revelation 1:4, 3:1, 4:5, 5:6 - References to the Seven Spirits

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This powerful episode of the Founder Collective podcast explores the intersection of faith, entrepreneurship, and authentic community. Our hosts dive deep into how spiritual foundations shape business approaches, the importance of vulnerability in leadership, and why we're designed to collaborate rather than build in isolation.

Key Quotes

> "We are not the solo voice. We are not the solo business. We are not the solo brand."

> "God wants both [passions and pains] and he wants all assets of who you are because that's how he created you uniquely and wonderfully and how it's gonna glorify him magnificently."

> "Make community a priority... especially in entrepreneurship or as a writer, writers especially can get super isolated in their head and in their project."

> "There should be a symbiotic exchange all the time. So whether you're looking for a new partner, you're looking for a new employee, you're looking to just collaborate and have fun with someone, it's like, okay, where do we work together?"

Episode Highlights

**[00:32]** The importance of making community a priority, especially for entrepreneurs and writers who tend to become isolated in their work.

**[19:54]** Discussion on manifestation versus faith-based visualization, and how our self-talk shapes our identity.

**[20:16]** A powerful self-reflection exercise: writing down your internal dialogue and reading it to a friend to realize how harshly we often speak to ourselves.

**[30:03]** The beauty of God giving similar ideas and revelations to multiple people simultaneously to serve different parts of the body of Christ.

**[30:37]** Why collaboration matters: "Let's do something together. Let's see how we can bless more people."

**[18:06]** The importance of bringing both your passions AND pains to the table, embracing weaknesses alongside strengths.

**[49:17]** A thought-provoking story about a conference speaker who appeared to be teaching spiritual concepts without explicitly mentioning faith.

Actionable Takeaways

1. **Try the Self-Talk Exercise**: Write down all the things you say to yourself regularly, then read them aloud to a friend as if you're speaking to them. Notice your discomfort and use this awareness to transform your internal dialogue.

2. **Embrace Collaborative Opportunities**: Instead of building your business or brand in isolation, actively seek partnerships where your strengths and weaknesses complement each other for truly symbiotic relationships.

3. **Bring Your Whole Self**: In your entrepreneurial journey, don't hide your weaknesses or struggles. Sharing both your passions and pains creates authentic connections and glorifies God through your vulnerability.

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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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In this heart-touching episode, we dive deep into the universal struggle of letting go of control and learning to trust in God's timing. Join our authentic conversation where we explore the delicate balance between action and patience, featuring powerful insights from our community members.

Key Moments:

[31:26] - Heather opens up about her personal struggle with control, especially during seasons of waiting

[31:58] - Jennifer shares a powerful perspective on how our nervous system holds onto patterns and the beautiful possibility of rewiring through rest and God's Word

[37:55] - Discussion on the power of cultivation, with Heather sharing her word of the year

[45:15] - Jori brings fresh insights that resonated deeply with the group

[49:04] - A touching moment as Heather expresses gratitude for April and Jori's transformative words

Key Takeaways:

- Understanding the relationship between rest and spiritual growth

- Practical ways to rewrite our internal narrative through God's truth

- The importance of community in our spiritual journey

- How to cultivate patience in seasons of waiting

This episode is perfect for anyone feeling stuck in the cycle of control, seeking to deepen their trust in God's timing, or looking to cultivate more rest in their spiritual walk.

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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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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