Episode 29 - Trusting and Obeying Our Heavenly Father with Brenda Blackburn
In this episode of The Already Collective Podcast, Brenda Blackburn shares stories from her own journey of faith and leadership, reflecting on what she has learned about recognizing God’s voice, responding in obedience, and trusting Him through life’s hardest moments. She opens up about the ways God has met her through challenges, grief, prayer, worship, and unexpected circumstances—and how those experiences have deepened her faith.
Brenda and Taylor talk about the connection between hearing God’s voice and knowing His Word, why obedience often requires us to trust before we understand the “why,” and how a life centered on the Kingdom of God is lived out in the everyday moments.
They also explore the spiritual legacy we leave for those who come after us. Generational blessing isn’t simply about what we receive—it’s about how our faithfulness and obedience can create a foundation of faith for future generations.
This conversation is an invitation to slow down, listen for the voice of your Heavenly Father, and trust Him enough to obey—even when the path ahead isn’t clear.
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Brenda Blackburn, from Etowah, North Carolina, is the Dean for Business and Service Careers at Blue Ridge Community College, as well as a Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach and Trainer, Certified Biblical Trauma Coach, and organizational consultant. Married to her pastor husband, Dave, for 45 years, Brenda is a grateful mom of two incredible sons, mother-in-law to two wonderful daughters-in-law, and Nonna to six amazing grandchildren. With a heart for leadership, ministry, and helping others grow, Brenda’s passion is to walk alongside people and organizations with authenticity—to equip, empower, and encourage them to become all they were created to be.