The Messenger Movement: Faith, Leadership and Kindgom Business

Ep.518: Before She Knew Jesus - Stories of Sanctification and Transformation


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In this powerful episode of The Messenger Movement Podcast, we’re celebrating the launch of Before She Knew Jesus—a book filled with testimonies of transformation, faith, and the beauty of sanctification. You’ll hear from incredible authors who share their personal journeys of becoming more like Christ, overcoming challenges, and embracing their God-given purpose.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • What sanctification truly means and why it’s a lifelong journey

  • How God uses our past to shape our future in Him

  • Personal stories of faith, redemption, and trusting God's plan

  • The role of imagination, surrender, and obedience in spiritual growth

  • How embracing community and accountability deepens our walk with Christ


    • Jessica Shakir – The power of before and after in our spiritual transformation

    • Christina Blinco – Seeking God with all your heart in every season

    • Jennifer Beeman – When forgiveness feels offensive but leads to freedom

    • Amber Love – Finding a new name and identity in Christ after past shame

    • Ashley Weston – Saying yes to God’s invitation for an exciting faith journey

    • April Foster – Learning to trust Jesus with our loved ones

    • Kes Scharf – Embracing the unknown and walking in faith through trials

    • Teresa Nichols – Surrendering to God’s timing and plan for your life


    • 🕒 [00:31] – Introducing Before She Knew Jesus and its mission 🕒 [02:22] – Jessica Shakir on embracing imagination in our faith journey 🕒 [07:41] – Christina Blinco on breaking free from limiting beliefs 🕒 [12:08] – Jennifer Beeman’s story of choosing forgiveness over bitterness 🕒 [26:45] – Ashley Weston on the adventure of following Christ 🕒 [35:27] – April Foster’s journey of trusting Jesus with her children 🕒 [45:07] – Amber Love’s testimony of healing and finding her identity in Christ 🕒 [55:20] – Heather Demarest on the power of community in sanctification

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      - Listen to Tamra’s other shows:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Girls Gone Holy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Founder Collective Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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