The Messenger Movement: Faith, Leadership and Kindgom Business

Today’s episode is special. I had the joy of jumping onto my friend Melissa Hughes’ podcast, She Can Share, and the conversation was too rich not to bring home to The Messenger Movement community. Melissa and I share the kind of friendship where truth flows easily, joy shows up naturally, and Jesus stays at the center. Together, we dig into the real journey of becoming a messenger — the valleys, the mountaintops, the clarity, the confusion, the bravery, and the obedience that actually builds a Kingdom-led life.

You’ll hear the messy middle of my own story: how God pulled the rug out from under my “perfect life,” how He met me supernaturally in my living room at 29, and how He turned a lifetime of striving, trauma, and achievement into a calling rooted in people, purpose, and discipleship in the marketplace.

Melissa and I talk about the tension every Christian entrepreneur feels — wanting to honor God with your voice while also navigating visibility, influence, storytelling, and even money. We talk about the fear of what family might think, the cling of poverty mindsets, the beauty of generosity, and why fun and freedom are actually strategic in the Kingdom.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Can I really say yes to this calling?” — this conversation is your answer.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• The moment God disrupted my life and rebuilt everything from the foundation of Christ
• How I went from eight businesses without Jesus to a calling rooted fully in Him
• What to do when you’re multi-passionate and can’t seem to find “your one thing”
• Why clarity isn’t given — it’s activated through movement
• The battle between visibility and false humility
• How to show your face online without making it about you
• The truth about family pushback, resistance, and stepping into your story anyway
• Kingdom stewardship vs. poverty thinking — and why generosity is the accelerator
• The idea of “false summits” and learning to acclimate to each new level God calls you to
• A simple money affirmation that shifts your posture into trust and flow

Key Quotes from the Episode

• “Clarity comes in action. God trusts you to move when you’re aligned with Him.”
• “False humility hides what God gave you to reveal.”
• “Every failure is an acclimation point preparing you for the next elevation.”
• “Prosperity has two lenses: greedy or generous. Choose generosity.”
• “You answer to Abba — not your hometown, not your critics, and not your past.”

Want to Turn Your Message Into a Movement?

You’re not just here to learn — you’re here to rise. If this episode stirred something in you, it’s because there’s a message inside you waiting to be activated. When you’re ready to build your business tree through publishing, podcasting, or platform development, my team and I are here to partner with you.

Explore resources and opportunities at:

TamraAndress.com

FitInFaithMedia.com

Connect with Melissa:

Instagram: @themelissahughes

In this powerful keynote episode, Tamra Andress opens the curtain on what it really means to live as a messenger—whether you’re on a stage, in the marketplace, or in a room that doesn’t speak the same spiritual language you do. This isn’t just about motivation. It’s about identity, surrender, and stepping boldly into the message God placed inside you.

Tamra shares a behind-the-scenes look at delivering a keynote in a spiritually diverse environment and how she carries Jesus with her into every space without compromise. She digs into the heart work of being a messenger, why surrender is your greatest posture, and how your pains and passions form the backbone of the movement you’re called to lead.

This episode is part testimony, part activation workshop, and part clarion call for the messengers who know they’re meant for more—those feeling the tension of transition, those trying to find their footing, and those who are ready to stop shrinking back.

What You’ll Learn

• What it looks like to show up for Jesus in rooms that aren’t explicitly faith-based.
• Why surrender—not confidence—is the true starting point of every messenger.
• How to recognize whether you’re in the beam, boost, or belief stage of your calling.
• A deeper understanding of your pain + passion = movement blueprint.
• How to identify your unique profit identity and spiritual gifting.
• The role of “fruit” in your personal brand and everyday influence.
• Why your message matters more in seasons of transition or uncertainty.
• The importance of eye contact, presence, and being rooted when sharing your story.
• The life cycle of a messenger: planter, waterer, sunshine, fire starter, or pruner.
• How to build a message that leads to real transformation—not just attention.

Episode Summary

This episode is a deep, soul-level reminder that you cannot separate your message from who you are becoming. Tamra guides listeners through a powerful journey of surrender, identity, transformation, and activation—helping you connect the dots between your story, your spiritual gifts, and the movement God is inviting you to build.

If you’ve ever felt unseen in the process, stuck in transition, or unsure how to share your message boldly, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are—and call you forward.

Where to find Tamra:

This episode is a candid look at what brave faith, spiritual freedom, and Kingdom leadership actually require—and it’s probably not what most people expect. Tamra shares a behind-the-scenes story (yes, the blue face paint one) that starts out funny but ends up revealing something important about surrender, identity, and the way God forms His messengers long before they step into any kind of public calling.

Coming off FounderCon, Tamra reflects on what she saw happening in real time—prophetic alignment, Holy Spirit confirmation, and the kind of honest testimony that only happens when people stop performing and start yielding. Her perspective on marketplace ministry and how God weaves together messages across different voices gives a raw, unfiltered look at how true discipleship and activation actually unfold.

But this conversation goes deeper. She talks openly about a hard year in her marriage, what God exposed, and how He rebuilt her understanding of biblical headship, unity, and what healthy Christian partnership looks like when both people are pursuing Jesus. Her reflections on Esther, calling, and women of faith rising in strength without abandoning divine order are some of the most grounded, thoughtful insights she’s shared on the podcast.

At the center of the episode is this truth: God calls His messengers home before He ever sends them out. Home to Him. Home to truth. Home to healing. Home to the parts we’d rather skip past on our way to impact. If you’re navigating a refining season in your marriage, your identity, your leadership, or your spiritual formation, this conversation will feel familiar in all the right ways.

What you’ll hear in this episode

• The real story behind the Braveheart moment (and what it revealed about bravery in Christ)
• How God aligned messages at FounderCon through prophetic flow and surrendered leadership
• A raw look at marriage restoration, humility, and spiritual maturity
• Why biblical headship and Kingdom partnership matter for both men and women
• A fresh, grounded reflection on Esther and spiritual authority
• The difference between ambition and Spirit-led calling
• Why God shapes messengers in hidden places before public ministry
• What true freedom in Christ feels like when it touches your home first

Why this episode matters

If you lead in the marketplace, ministry, or your home…

If you're a woman navigating calling, marriage, identity, or spiritual refinement…

If you're hungry for freedom, purpose, and clarity about your Kingdom assignment…

This episode puts language to the private work God often does before the public work ever begins. It’s honest. It’s gritty. And it’s full of the kind of faith perspective that carries real weight.

Where to find Tamra:

This week, Tamra is fresh off FounderCon 2025 — and honestly, she’s still wrecked (in the best way). In this raw, faith-filled debrief, she shares how God showed up in ways no one could have scripted. From spontaneous healing and prophetic words to a move of generosity that changed lives, this episode captures what happens when ordinary people show up with extraordinary faith.

You’ll hear Tamra’s heart for the Messenger Movement, the birth of monthly encounters starting in January, and why the same Spirit that shook the room at FounderCon is ready to move in your city too.

This isn’t just hype. It’s a holy reminder that revival doesn’t end when the lights go out — it begins when we carry the fire home.

Key Takeaways:

• What it really looks like to speak boldly and follow the Holy Spirit’s lead
• How simple obedience leads to supernatural outcomes
• Why revival starts with unity, humility, and friendship with Jesus
• The power of gathering — and how it sets the stage for transformation
• A behind-the-scenes look at FounderCon’s impact and what’s next for the Messenger Movement
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Timestamps:

00:00 — Post-FounderCon reflections and choosing rest over hustle

01:24 — God’s divine alignment and lessons from the speakers

04:32 — Acts 4 and the call to speak boldly through the Holy Spirit

05:42 — Miracles, healing, and prophetic activation in the room

09:17 — The power of unity, generosity, and Kingdom alignment

12:06 — Revival stories: when a city is shaken by God’s presence

16:01 — The launch of ongoing Messenger Movement Encounters

19:42 — Speaking boldly and living as modern-day messengers

25:10 — FounderCon’s two arrows: being sent and gathering again

33:17 — Confetti from heaven and the tangible glory of God

CTA:

Want to keep the fire burning? Join the Messenger Movement Encounters — free monthly gatherings for worship, community, and equipping starting this January.

Where to find Tamra:

There are moments where heaven interrupts our plans — and this episode is one of them. With Founder Con just days away, Tamra sits down in the middle of the mess, the boxes, the wild hair, and the adrenaline to share what God is stirring right now: revival, boldness, obedience, and the kind of faith that builds the boat before anyone sees the rain.

This is a raw, Spirit-led invitation to slow down, breathe in the wonder of God, and then rise up as the messenger you were created to be. A reminder that every unseen act of obedience has already been seen in heaven — and the harvest is coming.

If you’ve felt stretched, hidden, behind-the-scenes, or like the pain has lasted much longer than three hours in the dark — this is for you. God is writing resurrection into your storyline.

And yes… Tamra prays. A powerful, heaven-charged, identity-awakening prayer for you, right where you are.

Prayer

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• Founder Con revelations: why this year is different
• Testimonies of obedience leading to breakthrough
• The beauty and weight of stewarding kingdom vision
• A fresh reminder of what it means to be a mobilized church
• Why your “yes” impacts people you may never meet
• The call to create — even when it’s chaotic
• A covering prayer for messengers stepping out in faith
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This Episode Is For You If…

• You feel unseen in the work God has asked you to build
• You’re exhausted, but you know God isn’t done with you
• You’re craving clarity, peace, and kingdom-aligned community
• You know you’re called to write, speak, build, or lead for His glory
• You’re hungry for joy, even in the midst of suffering
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Key Kingdom Takeaways

• You are not alone in the assignment God has given you
• Heaven celebrates and resources what God has authored in you
• Prayer isn’t a last resort — it’s activation
• The resurrection promise is for now, not someday
• The oil you carry comes from the crushing… and it will feed nations
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Scripture Threads Woven Through

• Ephesians 3:20 — God does more than we can ask or imagine
• John 15 — Abiding leads to abundant fruit
• Matthew 28 — Discipleship starts where your feet are planted
• 1 Corinthians 3 — Some plant, some water, God grows

Where to find Tamra: