Ever felt like your story was too messy, too painful, or too complicated to be told? In this powerful episode of The Messenger Movement, host Tamra Andress sits down with Karissa Sprinkle for a raw and redemptive conversation about infertility, marriage struggles, ministry burnout, and the often-hidden grief so many Christian women carry.
Together, they unpack what it really means to pursue healing and share your story—even when it’s vulnerable. From the burden of being misunderstood to the freedom found in obedience, this episode speaks directly to women navigating faith, identity, and the courage it takes to show up with honesty.
What You’ll Learn:
Why infertility and motherhood challenges are often hidden griefs in the church
How to share your story without shame—even when it’s still messy
What it means to honor God, your family, and yourself as you step into your calling
The struggle with identity, labels, and finding your voice as a multi-passionate woman
How to know when it’s time to share your story and when to hold it close
The healing power of community and vulnerable connection
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CTA: If your heart is stirring while listening to this, don’t ignore it. Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement—and be sure to visit karissasprinkle.com to read more of Karissa’s story.
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Where to find Tamra:
- Want to elevate your voice and purpose? Become a Millionaire Messenger: fitinfaithmedia.co- Publish with Tamra and F.I.T. Press - fitinfaithmedia.com/authorjourney
- Hang out on Instagram: @tamra.andress
- Listen to Tamra’s other shows: Girls Gone Holy and The Founder Collective Podcast.
Want to hear God more clearly? This episode will show you how.
Today’s conversation with Rachael Groll is all about tuning in to the voice of the Lord—and living from a place of connection, clarity, and calling. Rachael shares how hearing God isn’t just for “spiritual elites”—it’s something every believer can grow in. And when we do, everything changes.
Rachael unpacks how the Body of Christ is designed to work together—each gift and calling intentionally woven together to train, equip, and uplift. Her encouragement is both practical and powerful: you can hear from God. And when you do, you'll walk in your purpose with greater confidence.
Meet Rachael Groll: Rachael is a pastor, missionary, and author of She Hears: Learning to Listen to Jesus—a book that helps women learn to recognize God’s voice through the stories of six women in the Gospel of John. She also hosts the Hearing Jesus Podcast, a top 3 ranked Christian podcast globally, where she equips women to hear the Lord more clearly and follow His leading in everyday life.
Connect with Rachael: 👉 Instagram: @she_hears 👉 Facebook: SheHears.org 👉 Website: https://shehears.org
Where to find Tamra:
- Want to elevate your voice and purpose? Become a Millionaire Messenger: fitinfaithmedia.co- Publish with Tamra and F.I.T. Press - fitinfaithmedia.com/authorjourney
- Hang out on Instagram: @tamra.andress
- Listen to Tamra’s other shows: Girls Gone Holy and The Founder Collective Podcast.
What if the “successful” life you built was silently breaking you?
In this powerful and transparent conversation, speaker and attorney Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell shares her deeply personal journey of faith, burnout, and becoming. From collapsing on the floor from exhaustion to redefining success through the lens of peace and presence, Lynita reveals how she traded perfectionism for excellence, people-pleasing for purpose, and busyness for becoming.
Whether you’re a faith-filled entrepreneur, ministry leader, or high-capacity woman wrestling with overwhelm, this episode will meet you in the mess and remind you there’s a better way to live—one filled with rest, clarity, boundaries, and deep spiritual fulfillment.
✨ What You’ll Learn:
Why success without sustainability leads to burnoutThe moment Lynita knew everything had to changeHow to discern when a “good thing” is no longer a “God thing”Practical strategies for pruning your schedule every 90 daysHow women can lead with empathy and spiritual discernmentWhy presence is the prerequisite for peaceThe difference between perfection and excellence (and why it matters)How to invite God into your business, calling, and boundaries
⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 – Meet Lynita + her background in faith and leadership 04:50 – Burnout, exhaustion, and the wake-up call 07:30 – Boundaries, surgery, and radical prioritization 10:20 – Saying no to good things that aren’t God things 12:40 – 90-day time audits and spiritual discernment 19:00 – How her family and church supported her healing 25:00 – Coaching, law, and leading from a place of overflow 32:00 – Women in leadership & allyship with men 37:38 – Redefining success: peace, joy & spiritual excellence 42:00 – The cost of wearing the mask vs. the cost of surrender
📝 Notable Quotes:
“Perfection is meeting a standard someone else set. Excellence is living with grace for what God’s called you to do.”
“Practicing presence is how we prepare for tomorrow.”
“You don’t have to be all things to all people to be obedient to God.”
📚 Resources Mentioned:
Where to find Tamra:
Want to elevate your voice and purpose? Become a Millionaire Messenger: fitinfaithmedia.coPublish with Tamra and F.I.T. Press - fitinfaithmedia.com/authorjourney
Hang out on Instagram: @tamra.andress
Listen to Tamra’s other shows: Girls Gone Holy and The Founder Collective Podcast.
In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Tamra Andress sits down with speaker, coach, and transformational leader Brian Bogert to unpack what it really means to awaken purpose, heal from shame, and lead from a place of wholeness. Brian shares his dramatic childhood trauma, the emotional cost of unchecked ambition, and the painful—but redemptive—journey of reconnecting with his true self. Together, they talk about overcoming limiting beliefs, breaking generational cycles, emotional intelligence, and the spiritual practice of surrender. If you've ever felt stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by shame, this episode is your wake-up call.
🧭 What You'll Learn:
How Brian’s life changed after a traumatic childhood accident
The hidden cost of chasing success without self-awareness
How shame shows up in everyday language (“should” is a red flag!)
The difference between intellectual vs. emotional awareness
How Brian transformed his marriage through emotional safety
What the Waste to Wealth methodology is and why it works
Why vulnerability and authenticity are keys to leadership
How to reconnect with your God-given identity
🔥 Notable Quotes:
“Moved people move people.”
“Shame is the ultimate wolf in sheep’s clothing.”
“Fear takes root where the light of truth doesn’t shine.”
“Your trash from the past may not be your fault, but it is your responsibility once you're aware of it.”
“Healing doesn’t happen from doing—it happens from being.”
🌟 Connect with Brian Bogert: Instagram & all socials: @bogertbrian
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Where to find Tamra:
- Want to elevate your voice and purpose? Become a Millionaire Messenger: fitinfaithmedia.co
Publish with Tamra and F.I.T. Press - fitinfaithmedia.com/authorjourney
Hang out on Instagram: @tamra.andress
Listen to Tamra’s other shows: Girls Gone Holy and The Founder Collective Podcast.
In this episode, Tamra Andress sets the stage for The Summer of Hope. With updates on her personal life, a divine shift in her business, and the launch of a curated “Vault” of top-ranked episodes, Tamra shares what it means to truly stay—in faith, in surrender, and at the feet of Jesus.
Then we will dive into a powerful session of Pedal & Preach from January 2024. She will discuss the purpose of fasting, uncovering spiritual truths from the book of Genesis, and what it looks like to seek the divine favor of God for a pure church body.
Why Tamra is declaring this the “Summer of Hope”
The story behind her family's move and what it represents spiritually
How God told her to take her foot off the gas—and what happened next
The purpose and power of unlocking “The Vault” of top Messenger Movement episodes
What it really looks like to stay in surrender, identity, and intimacy with God
The purpose of fasting
How to seek divine favor and overcome spiritual attack
How Founder Con 2025 is shaping up to be a can't-miss move of God
“The only way your message is going to move again is if you are in front of a living King who tells you where to move.”
“It’s not about resting in your schedule—it’s about resting in your identity.”
“Privacy is protection, not secrecy. And the stay is just as powerful as the go.”
Founder Con 2025: November 5–7 in Virginia Beach Get tickets: thefoundercon.com
Book Recommendations: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry & The Way by John Mark Comer
Podcast Shoutout: Girls Gone Holy
Tamra’s Upcoming Book + Fall Fit Press Launch (Stay tuned!)
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Where to find Tamra:
- Want to elevate your voice and purpose? Become a Millionaire Messenger: fitinfaithmedia.co
Publish with Tamra and F.I.T. Press - fitinfaithmedia.com/authorjourney
Hang out on Instagram: @tamra.andress
Listen to Tamra’s other shows: Girls Gone Holy and The Founder Collective Podcast.
Resources Mentioned:
Podcast Management with Jan Touchberry - https://thebrandcollaborative.co/podcast
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You’re not going to want to multitask during this one.
In this raw and real conversation, Dana Grant brings the fire and the freedom. From childhood memories on the “joy bus” to navigating betrayal, business setbacks, addiction, and grief—Dana’s story isn’t sanitized. It’s sacred. She shares how transformation became her birthright, not just a buzzword, and why presence, peace, and personal power matter more than perfection.
Whether you’ve been wounded by family dynamics, felt unseen in your calling, or found yourself stuck in cycles of self-doubt, Dana offers both the compassion and the challenge to break free. This is spiritual leadership, nervous system healing, and kingdom truth all wrapped into one unforgettable episode.
Why transformation is something you choose—not something you earn
How to break cycles of fear, shame, and generational trauma
What forgiveness actually looks like in real life (especially with family)
How Dana’s big, messy life became a well of wisdom for others
Why you can’t serve from a place of self-protection
The connection between faith, science, and emotional healing
Why boundaries, not burnout, are the new way forward
00:02 – The joy bus, church camp roots & Dana’s early sense of calling 06:00 – The lies we believe and how they form our personal matrix 12:30 – Grief, chaos, betrayal—and choosing to rebuild anyway 20:45 – Holding space for others without losing yourself 28:15 – Deep family wounds and what real forgiveness sounds like 39:40 – Addiction, legacy, and the healing power of perspective 48:00 – What faith looks like in the middle of not knowing 54:50 – Dana’s mastermind, book launch & invitation into abundance
Website: danagrant.com
Instagram: @danagrantofficial
Podcast: The Dana Grant Show
Coming Soon: The Truth Within the Lie (Book)
Join the Mastermind: The Abundance Architect
“God doesn’t waste pain. Your wounds can become your reservoir.” “I don’t serve from perfection. I serve because I’ve lived it.” “If you want freedom, you’ll have to take full ownership of your story.” “Peace is possible, even in the chaos—if you choose it.”
This one will hit deep. Forward it to your sister-friend, client, or daughter who needs a reminder that her mess can become her message.
🔑 What You’ll Learn:🕓 Timestamps:🔗 Connect with Dana:🔥 Favorite Quotes:🎧 Listen + Share:
