Have you ever wondered if your voice really matters? In a culture full of noise and distraction, it can feel easier to stay silent. But what if your voice is the very tool God wants to use to bring light into the darkness?
In this powerful episode of the Messenger Movement Podcast, Tamra Andress shares why your microphone—whether it’s a literal mic, your social media platform, or the conversations you have every day—is your machete. It’s your weapon to cut through lies, fear, and spiritual opposition with the truth of the Gospel.
Drawing from the lives of Malachi, John the Baptist, Paul, and modern-day messengers of faith, Tamra unpacks what it means to step into your role as a messenger. You’ll discover how God uses your story—even the messy parts—to bring hope to others, and why being a servant always comes before being a messenger.
This isn’t just about preaching on a stage or hosting a podcast. It’s about living your message in everyday moments, and realizing you’ve been called for such a time as this.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why your voice is a weapon of faith in today’s world
- The deeper meaning of the word messenger (me • mess • ages)
- How God transforms your mess into His message
- The power of testimony and why every Christian has one
- How to step into your calling with courage and confidence
- Why being a servant first, messenger second matters most
- Practical encouragement for digital evangelists, leaders, and everyday believers
Memorable Quotes
“Your microphone is your machete—it cuts through darkness and points people to Jesus.”
“Before we are ever messengers, we are servants first.”
“Our weakness is His strength. Our insecurities are His sufficiencies.”
“Don’t wait until your life is over for your message to go viral—start now.”
Resources & Links
- 🌐 Visit tamraandress.com for newsletters, books, and resources
- 🎟️ Join us at FounderCon – Nov 5–7, 2025
- 📚 Check out Tamra’s book Always Becoming: Sex, Shame, and Love
👉 Whether you write, speak, teach, lead, or simply share life with your family and friends—you are a messenger. This is your call to use your voice boldly, to serve faithfully, and to testify to the goodness of God in today’s world.
Where to find Tamra:
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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.
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