In this episode of Called & Courageous, I sit down with my mentor, Pastor Sherrel Williams—entrepreneur, minister, and founder of Sent For You Ministries, a dynamic “church without walls.” Pastor Sherrel shares her powerful testimony of leaving a familiar church setting to step fully into God’s calling, overcoming fear, and embracing a ministry that reaches beyond traditional walls.

You’ll hear how prophetic confirmations, uncomfortable nudges, and pivotal incidents pushed her toward obedience—and the practical lessons she’s learned about faith, discernment, and daily surrender. If you’ve felt God calling you out of your comfort zone, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to take that first step in faith.

What You’ll Learn

• How to recognize when God is calling you to leave the familiar
• The role of prophetic words and spiritual confirmation in obedience
• Why fear and lack of faith often delay God’s plans
• How to discern God’s voice from personal desires or outside influences
• The blessings and challenges of a ministry “without walls”
• Why obedience is a daily choice, not a one-time decision

Chapters

• 00:00 – Welcome & Guest Intro: Pastor Sherrel Williams
• 03:12 – The Call: When God says “Go” beyond the familiar
• 09:25 – Prophetic Confirmation & Holy Spirit Nudges
• 14:58 – Leaving Tradition: Courage to obey without all the details
• 22:40 – Discernment 101: God’s voice vs. desire & outside pressure
• 29:33 – Ministry Without Walls: Vision, structure, and covering
• 36:05 – Confronting Fear & Delayed Obedience
• 42:11 – Daily Surrender: Practical rhythms that keep you aligned
• 49:20 – Testimonies & Fruit: What obedience produces
• 55:04 – Final Word: Your first step of faith this week

Soundbites (pull-quotes)

• “You don’t have to see every step—just obey the first instruction.”
• “Prophetic confirmation doesn’t replace obedience; it strengthens it.”
• “Tradition is safe, but calling is sacred.”
• “Delayed obedience is still disobedience—but grace invites us forward.”
• “A church without walls is a people fully surrendered to God’s will.”

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• Email: sentforyouministries@outlook.com
  
  
• Phone: 240-885-2908

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🎙 About Called & Courageous
This podcast is for believers who are ready to stop delaying and start obeying. Each episode will inspire you to walk boldly in your calling, share your God-given story, and trust Him with the details—because obedience is the new success, and your story is proof.

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In this powerful episode of Called & Courageous, I sit down with Dr. Renee Toppins—trailblazing entrepreneur, visionary leader, and founder of Black Women Who Want More. With raw honesty and biblical wisdom, Dr. Toppins shares her journey from partial obedience and self-reliance to full surrender and walking boldly in the purpose God designed for her.

We talk about the cost of disobedience, the storms that often follow obedience, and the character transformation required to lead God’s way. Dr. Toppins reveals how God stripped away her distractions, taught her discernment, and redefined her leadership to reflect His heart for people—not just results.

If you’ve ever feared stepping out in faith, struggled with surrender, or faced opposition after saying “yes” to God, this conversation will encourage you to trust Him fully and move forward with courage.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why obedience begins with surrender
• The dangers of pursuing purpose “your way” instead of God’s way
• How disobedience causes delays and missed opportunities
• How to discern between God-sent helpers and enemy infiltrators
• Why storms are part of the journey after obedience
• The mindset shift from being a “boss” to being a Kingdom leader

💡 Your prosperity lies in what you won’t do—face the fear, step out in faith, and trust God with the results.

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🎙 About Called & Courageous
This podcast is for believers who are ready to stop delaying and start obeying. Each episode will inspire you to walk boldly in your calling, share your God-given story, and trust Him with the details—because obedience is the new success, and your story is proof.

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In this first episode of Called & Courageous, I share my personal journey of radical obedience—how saying “yes” to God cost me comfort, control, and certainty, but gave me purpose, clarity, and a front-row seat to His faithfulness.

From a 20-year career in the financial industry to being called into ministry through The 1 and Only Publishing, I open up about the trials, warfare, and sacrifices that came with my “yes,” and how God turned them into a 10-year vision to impact lives through 555,000 books.

If you’ve been delaying your God-given assignment—whether it’s writing a book, starting a ministry, or stepping into your calling—this episode will encourage you to trust God’s timing, surrender completely, and walk boldly in obedience.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why obedience to God often feels inconvenient but leads to breakthrough
• How God used a dream to confirm my assignment
• The unexpected events that pushed me into my calling
• The importance of surrendering your plans for His purpose

💡 Remember: Obedience is the new success, and your story is proof.

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📖 Ready to be obedient and write your book? Visit www.The1andOnlyPublishing.com and let’s bring your vision to life.

💬 Let’s Stay Connected
🌐 Website: The1andOnlyPublishing.com
📸 Instagram: @The1andOnlyPublishing
📖 Ready to be obedient and write your book? Start here: The1andOnlyPublishing.com

🎙 About Called & Courageous
This podcast is for believers who are ready to stop delaying and start obeying. Each episode will inspire you to walk boldly in your calling, share your God-given story, and trust Him with the details—because obedience is the new success, and your story is proof.

📌 Don’t Miss an Episode
Subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with someone who needs the reminder that God’s plan is worth the sacrifice.