God Is Able… But What If He Says No?

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   47 min

   Why You Feel Far From God Even Though You Know the Bible

   What if you know the Bible, understand theology, pray, and genuinely love God, but still feel distant from Him? In this episode of Blessed and Bossed Up , Tatum continues her conversation with Dr. Sharla about the high-achieving Christian woman who may know a lot about God intellectually but struggles with vulnerability, prayer, and trusting God relationally. As part of the Search Bar Sessions , they unpack: Why knowing Bible theology doesn't always make you feel close to God How perfectionism and self-correction can interfere with vulnerability How to quiet an overactive mind during prayer…

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   1 hr 13 min

   When High Achievement Meets Faith: Perfectionism, Intellect, and Surrendering Your Gifts to God

   What happens when the same qualities that helped you become successful start shaping the way you approach your relationship with God? In this episode of Blessed and Bossed Up , Tatum sits down with Dr. Sharla Walker for a deeply candid conversation about high-achieving Christian women, intellectualism, perfectionism, spiritual growth, and learning to live from a place of salvation rather than survival . This conversation is especially for the woman who loves God, reads her Bible, serves in church, leads well, and knows the language of faith, but may still be wondering: Why do I know so much…

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   43 min

   How to Pray Over Your Business, Build Online Authority & Stay Close to God When You’re Busy

   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…

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   52 min

   Should Christians Use AI in Business? Personal Branding, Pricing & Selling Without Manipulation | Search Bar Sessions

   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 discernment Build a personal brand without making your life the product Position yourself as a thought leader Justify…

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   42 min

   God Is Able, But What If He Says Yes?

   Part 2 What 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…

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   51 min

   God's Unconventional Path: The Advantage of Being Non-Traditional

   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…

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   58 min

   A Little Nudge

   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: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BreezeMeds and use my code BLESSED for a great deal: https://www.breezemeds.com * Check out IXL and use my code ixl.com/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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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   54 min

   Protecting Your Relationship with God While Building His Vision

   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 Topics Why partnering with God in work can slowly turn relational closeness into a transactional exchange…

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   58 min

   Your Reminder to Disrupt Well

   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 Businesses Paul’s ministry in Ephesus created an…

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    43 min

    Trust vs. Avoidance: How Christians Confuse Spiritual Bypassing with Faith

    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 Covered A book club update : The group has finished The Ruthless Elimination of…