Blessed + Bossed Up

In this Search Bar Session, Tatum answers three questions about building a business and life with God at the center:How should you pray over your business? Learn why specific, Spirit-led prayer is more powerful than simply asking God for the outcome you want.How do you build authority online without chasing vanity metrics? Tatum breaks down how to identify your strongest communication style, understand how your audience engages, and strategically choose the platforms that actually matter.How do you maintain quiet time with God when life is full? Discover why quiet time is more than a physical location and how cultivating an internal posture of submission and sensitivity can keep you connected to God throughout a busy day.This episode is a reminder that building with God isn't about doing more. It's about being sensitive enough to hear Him, strategic enough to act on what He's saying, and surrendered enough to let His will shape the outcome.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhel

Should Christian business owners use AI? Is personal branding self-centered? And how do you sell high-ticket offers without feeling manipulative?In this episode of Blessed and Bossed Up, Tatum answers the questions Christian entrepreneurs are actively searching for online—from using AI and automation with discernment to building a personal brand, charging premium prices, and closing sales with integrity.Tatum breaks down how to:Use AI and automation without abandoning discernmentBuild a personal brand without making your life the productPosition yourself as a thought leaderJustify premium pricing with real value and resultsValidate your offers before selling them at full priceCreate a sales process that feels genuine—not manipulativeUse technology to increase efficiency while keeping the human connectionThis episode kicks off Search Bar Sessions, a new series where Tatum answers the questions her audience—and the internet—are actively searching for answers to at the intersection of faith, business, technology

Part 2What do we do when we’re waiting on God and don’t know whether His answer will be yes or no?In Part 2 of this conversation, we explore what it looks like to keep hoping and trusting God while we wait. Tatum shares the story of Hannah, the danger of deferred hope, and the importance of remembering God’s track record in our lives.She also shares a special testimony about leading her six-year-old son to Christ and how his simple understanding of the gospel reminded her of what it means to keep our faith focused on who God is—not just what He can do.In this episode:Why we shouldn’t stop hoping to protect ourselves from disappointmentWhat Hannah teaches us about praying with faithHow to keep track of God’s answered prayersFinding contentment in the things God didn’t give usShifting from “What if God says no?” to “What if God says yes?”Why our hope ultimately has to rest in who God isScripture: 1 Samuel 1, Proverbs 13:12, Matthew 26:39, Romans 5:1–11This week’s challenge:Make two lists:Desires God has fulfill

What do you do when you have a deep desire, you know God is fully able to give it to you, but you also understand that He may say no?In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Tatum creates space for an honest conversation about faith, hope, and the desires of our hearts. How do you continue believing for healing, marriage, children, business success, restoration, or any other desire when God never explicitly promised that specific outcome?This episode is a reminder that mature faith does not mean pretending you do not care about the outcome. It means bringing your real desires, fears, questions, and hopes to God while trusting Him enough to surrender to His will. Through examples from Scripture—including the Hebrew boys, Moses, David, Paul, and Jesus—Tatum explores what it means to believe that God is able, and still trust Him if the answer is no.If you have ever found yourself wondering where your faith should land when you know the outcome is uncertain, this conversation is for you. Be encouraged: you do not

In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up, Tatum reflects on her first year of law school and shares what God has taught her about navigating a non-traditional path. From balancing marriage, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and legal education to overcoming imposter syndrome and comparison, she offers honest encouragement for anyone whose journey doesn't fit the expected timeline.Whether you're returning to school, changing careers, starting over, waiting on God's promises, or stepping into unfamiliar territory, this conversation is a reminder that God often works through unconventional paths to accomplish extraordinary purpose.In this episode, Tatum discusses:What it means to live a non-traditional lifeLessons learned from her first year of law schoolOvercoming imposter syndrome and comparisonHow previous life experiences become unexpected advantagesBiblical examples of God using unconventional people and timelinesPractical encouragement for embracing God's timing and purposeKey ScripturesIsaiah 53

Tatum reminds you to prioritize the 7 guardrails discussed in the last episode to protect your relationship with God as you build for His glory. Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com* Check out NetSuite and use my code netsuite.ai/BLESSED for a great deal: https://www.netsuite.com* Check out Super.com and use my code super.com/credit for a great deal: https://super.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

Tatum is currently under the weather and wanted to send you this reminder to disrupt well. --Welcome back to another installment of our Bible on Business series! In today’s episode, we dive into the powerful message that Kingdom Entrepreneurs are Disruptors. Through the example of Apostle Paul in Ephesus (Acts 19:23-32), we explore how true kingdom businesses inevitably challenge cultural and economic norms, much like Paul’s ministry did against idolatry and occultic practices in Ephesus.Episode Highlights:The Disruptive Impact of Kingdom BusinessesPaul’s ministry in Ephesus created an economic and spiritual ripple effect, revealing the clash between kingdom values and societal idols like greed, idolatry, and exploitation. As kingdom entrepreneurs, we must be prepared to face similar resistance when operating with integrity and purpose.The Inevitable “Riot”Just as Paul’s ministry sparked a riot, modern kingdom businesses often challenge norms that are deeply embedded in the business world. From hustle culture

Wrapping up the Ruthless Elimination of Hurry book club, Tatum shifts into a candid, personal conversation about the difference between genuine trust in God and avoidance dressed up as spirituality. Drawing from psychology, Scripture, and her own experience praying through her grandmother's stage-four cancer diagnosis, she unpacks how Christians — especially high-achieving entrepreneurs — often mistake "rushing to joy" for faith when it's really a defense mechanism keeping them from real intimacy with God.What's CoveredA book club update: The group has finished The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and is moving toward a business-focused pick next, with Great CEOs Are Lazy under consideration as a way to explore building a business from sustainability rather than hustle culture.The spiritualizing of avoidance: Why avoidance is one of the most socially acceptable defense mechanisms in Christian culture, often hiding behind phrases like "God's got me" or "I'm not sad, the joy

This episode wraps up the book club discussion of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry with the remaining ten practices for slowing down, plus a personal, unscripted reflection on trusting God through uncertainty.The episode opens with a raw moment about navigating law school as a non-traditional student, including a candid conversation with God about wanting to see the bigger picture before feeling secure in obedience. The takeaway: God often withholds the full plan on purpose, not to withhold comfort, but to keep us dependent on Him rather than on our own self-sufficiency.From there, the conversation returns to the list of 20 practices for slowing down, picking up at number 11 and continuing through number 20. Topics include setting boundaries around email and social media, the debate over cutting out television entirely, the case for single-tasking over multitasking, taking a regular day of silence and solitude, journaling, mindfulness and meditation through a Christian lens, taking real vacations, and the va

This episode wraps up the discussion on simplicity and moves into the fourth and final practice of unhurried living: slowing. Before diving in, the episode opens with a personal reflection on what it looked like to actually live this out — a season of downsizing a business, laying off a team, and trusting God's call to slow down even when it made no practical sense.From there, the conversation shifts to contentment — specifically the way Paul uses "I can do all things through Christ" in Philippians, not as a battle cry for achievement, but as a testimony about being at peace in any circumstance. Contentment is framed not as the absence of ambition, but as the ability to hold desire without striving — checking with God before chasing the next opportunity rather than figuring it out on your own.The episode then moves into the author's 20 practical tips for slowing down, covering the first ten. The list centers heavily on driving habits and phone use — driving the speed limit, arriving early with

In this episode, we continue our discussion of John Mark Comer's book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, picking up with his chapter on simplicity and money.Episode OverviewThis episode covers Comer's chapter on simplicity, including his take on Jesus' teachings about money, the practice of minimalism, and 12 principles for simpler living. The episode also includes a running critique of where the author's analysis of wealth falls short.Key Discussion PointsOn Jesus and moneyComer argues that roughly 25% of Jesus' teachings address money and possessions, and that nearly none of them are positive toward wealth accumulation. He connects three short teachings from Matthew 6 — on storing treasures in heaven, the lamp of the body, and serving two masters — to one long teaching on worry, making the case that what we worship, we worry about.The episode pushes back on this framing. Jesus' statements like "it is more blessed to give than to receive" and "you cannot serve both God and

In this episode, we continue our journey through The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, diving into the third principle of unhurried living: simplicity. Before getting into the chapter, there is a quick reminder about the moving sale — physical copies of the God Is My CEO Prayer Journal, the podcast planner, and She Is Uncompromising are still available for just $5 each plus shipping. Orders of 10 or more ship free. Links are in the show notes.The episode opens with a reflection on Sabbath practices from last week's discussion, including a practical tip for using AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude to generate hobby ideas that align with rest and worship — not work. From floral arranging to crafting custom tea blends, the goal is finding activities that slow you down and reconnect you with the beauty of God's creation.The heart of the episode centers on what the author calls the "gospel of America" — the cultural belief that life's meaning is found in accumulation and consumptio

We're continuing our book club series on The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, and this week we're diving into Part Three — the how of living an unhurried life. After covering silence and solitude last episode, today we go deep on one of the most underrated and underused spiritual practices in Christian spaces: the Sabbath.But first — Tatum shares a raw and beautiful testimony from her quiet time this week, a moment on the floor in her daughter's room that turned into a soul-restoring encounter with the Father. She also gets real about a revelation she received for Christian entrepreneurs: the difference between your working relationship with God and your personal relationship with Him — and why both matter.In This EpisodeTestimony: What happened when Tatum lay on the floor, didn't know what to pray, and started speaking in tongues — and why she bawled her eyes outThe working relationship vs. the personal relationship with God — a word for veteran Christian entrepreneurs who ha

In this deeply personal episode of Blessed and Bossed Up, Tatum returns after finals season to continue the book club series on The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer.This conversation explores the first practice for “unhurrying” your life: silence and solitude.From motherhood and entrepreneurship to law school and spiritual formation, Tatum shares how busyness, noise, and constant stimulation can quietly disconnect us from the presence of God — and how reclaiming moments of stillness can transform our spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being.She unpacks:Why boredom used to be a giftHow technology keeps us spiritually distractedLearning to practice God’s presence in everyday momentsWhy the wilderness is not weakness, but strengthThe difference between solitude and isolationHow internal noise impacts peace, anxiety, and emotional healthWhy silence is essential for healing, clarity, and abiding in ChristThis episode is both a conviction and an invitation: to slow down, reconnect with God, and c

Tatum is in the trenches of her first-year law school finals, so this week she's bringing back one of her most foundational episodes — and as she always says, when an oldie comes back around, trust that the Lord is bringing it back for a reason. Whether you've heard it before or this is your first time, this one is worth sitting with.In this episode, Tatum opens up about the early years of making God the CEO of her business and introduces a new series focused on the application of faith-driven entrepreneurship — not just the information, but the lived practice.Before diving into strategy, marketing, or business plans, she makes the case that we have to start with sobriety: freeing ourselves from the influences, distractions, and cultural pressures that pull our focus away from the Lord and onto the metrics of the world.In this episode, Tatum covers:Why sobriety is the non-negotiable foundation before any business building can beginThe story of how obedience during a season of stripping and pruning led

In this episode, we continue our book club series on The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, wrapping up the final chapter of Part Two and covering the intermission that sets the stage for Part Three.We open with one of the most convicting observations in the book: Jesus was rarely — if ever — in a hurry. Through stories like the raising of Lazarus and the healing of Jairus's daughter, the author paints a picture of a Savior who was fiercely present, completely unhurried, and never agitated by interruption. That kind of peace has a name we hear a lot today: a regulated central nervous system. In this episode, we break down what that actually means, share some eye-opening data about how many of us are functioning in a state of chronic stress, and then make the case that Jesus didn't just model a regulated nervous system — He modeled something that surpasses the very standard modern science is striving toward.We then dig into the concept of margin — the space between your load and your lim

In this episode, Tatum unpacks the difference between selfish ambition and godly ambition, challenging listeners to examine not just what they are pursuing, but why. Through personal reflection, biblical teaching, and practical examples, she reveals how easy it is to drift into misalignment—even with good intentions.This conversation calls you into deeper self-awareness, Spirit-led decision-making, and true wholeness, emphasizing that sustainable success in both life and business must be rooted in God.Key TakeawaysAmbition itself is not wrong, but its source determines whether it is aligned with God.Self-awareness is critical for identifying the true motivations behind your goals.External success can hide internal misalignment.Godly ambition is led by the Holy Spirit, not by outcomes, validation, or trends.Your definition of success will evolve as you grow in faith and maturity.True alignment requires healing from the brokenness that often drives achievement.Scriptures ReferencedPhilippians 2:3 (ESV): Do noth

In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up, we continue our book club discussion of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, shifting from diagnosing the problem of hurry to uncovering the solution.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in a cycle of doing too much, this episode is your invitation to something deeper: the lifestyle of Jesus.We explore what it truly means to follow Jesus—not just in belief, but in daily practice—and how embracing an apprenticeship mindset can transform your pace, your peace, and your purpose.Key Takeaways:1. The Answer Isn’t More Time—It’s a New Way to LiveWe often think the solution to overwhelm is more hours in the day. But more time doesn’t fix a misaligned life—it just gives us more space to stay busy. True freedom comes from reordering our lives around God, not productivity.2. You’re Not Just a Believer—You’re an ApprenticeTo follow Jesus is to apprentice under Him:Be with JesusBecome like JesusDo what He would doThis perspective shifts your posture

In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up, we continue our book club series on The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, stepping into Part 2: The Solution.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like there aren’t enough hours in the day, this conversation will challenge the way you think about productivity, ambition, and success.Tatum shares a candid life update—navigating motherhood, law school, entrepreneurship, and a recent season of burnout—and how God is shifting her perspective on pace, priorities, and what success really means in this season.This episode centers on a powerful truth: the solution to an overbusy life is not more time, but a slower, more intentional life rooted in what actually matters.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy more time will not fix your overwhelmHow to simplify your business model without sacrificing successThe difference between active income and asset-based wealthWhy you do not have to follow grind culture to build a successful businessHow embracing