In this powerful episode of the Messenger Movement podcast, host Tamra Andress sits down with Gabriella Godde, the “California Mortgage Girl,” to share the story of how one encounter with the Holy Spirit radically transformed her life—and her faith.
Gabriella opens up about her Encounter God experience in November 2023, where she went from lukewarm Christianity to a life fully ignited by the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. She shares how this breakthrough set her on mission to disciple others, break shame cycles, and help believers walk in grace and boldness.
If you’re hungry for a deeper relationship with God or feel stuck in a fog of cultural Christianity, Gabriella’s story will stir your spirit and give you a roadmap to freedom.
What We Cover in This Episode
- Gabriella’s shift from passive belief to passionate pursuit
- Why lukewarm faith is so common—and what breaks it
- The importance of renewing your mind and filtering your influences
- How to steward your social media as a tool for the Gospel
- What it really means to walk in grace instead of shame
- A powerful salvation prayer to help you surrender to Jesus
Timestamps:
- 02:45 – Gabriella’s “Encounter God” weekend
- 11:20 – Identifying lukewarm faith in your own life
- 18:35 – Using platforms (especially social) to glorify God
- 24:40 – Mind renewal and spiritual clarity
- 31:50 – Breaking free from guilt and shame
- 40:15 – Gabriella leads a prayer of salvation and surrender
What Happens When You Truly Encounter God?
Gabriella’s story is living proof that one moment in God’s presence can transform decades of spiritual apathy. Her testimony shows what happens when we stop coasting and let the Holy Spirit rewire our hearts, minds, and mission.
“One encounter with the Holy Spirit rewrote my entire walk with Jesus.”
Faith Isn’t Just for Sundays—It’s for Every Part of Your Life
As a mortgage expert with nearly three decades of experience, Gabriella knows how to steward responsibility. But what changed everything was learning how to steward her faith—and share it.
Now, she’s helping others walk in grace, ditch shame, and embrace the boldness that comes from truly knowing the Holy Spirit.
Key Takeaways
- Lukewarm faith thrives in comfort—breakthrough comes in surrender
- The Holy Spirit brings clarity, conviction, and calling
- You don’t need a pulpit to preach—your platform is your mission field
- Shame is a lie—grace is your new foundation
- One encounter with God can shift your entire spiritual trajectory
Your Next Steps
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