In this powerful Founder Collective conversation, the hosts and community share honest testimonies about what it really means to say yes to God—especially when it doesn’t make sense. From marathons to motherhood, finances to faith, this episode peels back the layers of what obedience looks like in real life.

Through authentic stories of loss, provision, miracles, and conviction, the group wrestles with how to discern God’s voice, navigate the tension between wise counsel and faith, and trust God’s timing even when the “no” feels confusing.

The reminder? Success in the Kingdom isn’t about what you achieve—it’s about your willingness to say yes when He calls.

Key Takeaways:

• Obedience is the highest form of success. Your “yes” to God matters more than the outcome or applause.

• God provides daily bread. Provision and peace come when we trust Him, not our paychecks.

• Your no is just as important as your yes. Discerning what’s not for you protects you from distraction and burnout.

• Wise counsel confirms, not replaces, God’s voice. The Word and the Holy Spirit remain your primary guides.

• One yes can change everything. Every act of obedience carries ripple effects far beyond what you can see.
  

Quotables:

“Your yes was the success. Obedience is the highest level of success.” – Chris

“Good things aren’t always God things. God is always good, but good isn’t always God.” – Anthony

“Sometimes nothing is enough when you’ve said yes to Him—because He’s already your provider.” – Kelly

“God doesn’t need our performance; He wants our presence.” – Francis

“We’ve taken God from being our King to being our consultant—and that doesn’t work.” – Chris

Timestamps:

• [06:00] – Chris shares how running a marathon became a lesson in obedience and humility

• [13:00] – Redefining success: your yes is the success

• [16:00] – Kelly’s story of financial surrender and trusting God’s provision

• [19:00] – Why your no matters just as much as your yes

• [27:00] – How to reconcile wise counsel with God’s personal direction

• [34:00] – Learning from the healing of the lame man and Lazarus—trusting timing

• [43:00] – Frances shares a testimony of her daughter’s healing and the miracle in the midst of chaos

• [52:00] – The importance of community and showing up in person

• [55:00] – The conviction of delayed obedience

• [01:01:00] – Chris’ powerful story of how a simple yes led to his mom’s salvation

• [01:10:00] – Final challenge: Ask God what He last told you to do—and go do it

Resources:

• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

• Founder Con – tickets available now at thefoundercollective.org
  

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