Inside the Faith of Florida's Leadership with Florida Secretary Michelle Branham

About this sermon

What happens when faith and public service intersect? In this episode of Code Red, Pastor Zach Terry sits down with Florida Secretary Michelle Branham for a candid conversation about her journey to faith, serving in the DeSantis administration, the future of Hope Florida, and how Christian convictions can shape leadership at the highest levels of government. From her upbringing in a Jewish-Catholic household to leading one of Florida's most important agencies, Michelle shares the personal experiences, challenges, and calling that have guided her path. Topics include: • Michelle's faith journey • Working alongside Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis • The vision and impact of Hope Florida • Faith-based partnerships serving families in crisis • Leadership, public service, and leaving a legacy TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:29 Michelle Branham's faith journey 08:25 Faith, government, and serving people in crisis 12:19 The Florida Faith Office and the "Red Phone" 13:40 Pastor Zach's Israel evacuation story 16:50 Growing up with a heart for public service 23:39 Why Michelle chose Alzheimer's advocacy 30:10 Meeting Ron DeSantis and joining his administration 32:52 Balancing leadership, marriage, and motherhood 36:48 What it's really like working for Governor DeSantis 42:06 The future of Hope Florida 53:35 Will Hope Florida continue after this administration? 56:51 The future of Ron and Casey DeSantis 59:48 Final thoughts If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about faith, culture, and leadership, be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode. #CodeRedTalk #MichelleBranham #HopeFlorida #RonDeSantis #FaithAndLeadership #ChristianLeadership #Florida #PublicService #PastorZachTerry Download the Maximum Life+ app today and get instant access to hundreds of hours of sermons, Bible studies, books, and exclusive content from Dr. Zach Terry — all in one place. Simply search "Maximum Life+" in the App Store or Google Play, download the app, and subscribe to unlock everything, including a free copy of A Commentary on the Minor Prophets. Join a growing community of believers who are going deeper in God's Word every day. AMPLIFY THE TRUTH by supporting Maximum Life - https://maximumlife.zachterry.org/tabs/give Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maximumlifewithzachterry Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zachterry Website http://www.zachterry.org Twitter https://twitter.com/zachterry

Topics

• Faith
• Leadership