Blessed + Bossed Up

Tatum opens up about a season where the demands of ministry, business, and family started to make her relationship with God feel transactional instead of relational. Drawing on personal testimony, research on dual-role relationships and boundary theory, and Scripture (Revelation 2:2–5, Matthew 7:21–23), she unpacks why this shift happens to those called to "do business God's way" — and shares seven practical guardrails to protect intimacy with God while still walking in purpose.Key TopicsWhy partnering with God in work can slowly turn relational closeness into a transactional exchangeLessons from organizational psychology: role conflict, dual-role relationships, and boundary theoryA real-life example of healthy boundaries in a business partnership (Anchored Media Studios)Revelation 2:2–5 — the warning to the church in Ephesus about losing "first love"Matthew 7:21–23 — good works without true relationship7 Guardrails to Protect Your Closeness with GodQuiet time, no work allowed — protected