Blessed + Bossed Up

• Patterns of Behavior That Pull Us Away From God — And How to Change Them

  Before we get into today’s episode, I want to let you know that the Blessed + Bossed Up podcast is currently on a brief break as I reset, refocus, and prepare for what’s next in this new season. While we’re away, I’ll be sharing powerful sessions, teachings, and listener favorites from our community to continue pouring into you. Today’s replay is one of those sessions. Enjoy, and I pray it blesses you right where you are.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Key lessons from the book of Isaiah and its relevance to our daily lives.How patterns of behavior like fear, self-reliance, and worldly influences keep us from fully depending on God.The concept of the habit loop and how it shapes our actions.Practical strategies to disrupt unhealthy habits and replace them with faith-driven behaviors.Scripture Focus:Isaiah 30:21 (NLT): “Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, ‘This is the way you should go,’ whether to the right or to the left.”🌍 Register for the End of Year PrayerthonJoin believers from around the world on December 31 for 18+ hours of prayer, teaching, and intercession across six core pillars of life.👉🏾 Register here: bit.ly/mwgprayerthon💛 Partnership Spotlight: Heifer InternationalHeifer International is a global nonprofit that empowers women farmers like Akanbi Ashiata, who grew up in Lagos and struggled to access fair funding to grow her tomato business. Through Heifer’s Micro-Loan Impact Fund, she received her first affordable loan and was able to expand her business and support her family.👉🏾 Be the blessing for a woman like Akanbi: heifer.org/blessedOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BLESSEDSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blessed-bossed-up7264/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• When Obedience Costs You Everything

  In this vulnerable end-of-year episode, Tatum opens up about navigating a year of big transition—welcoming a new baby, starting law school, stewarding family and business, and still choosing to make God the CEO of it all. She shares how 2025 has exposed areas for growth, internal “shoulds,” and noise… but also how her foundation in God has kept her steady.Tatum also announces that the podcast will be on pause for December as she focuses on finals, rest, and seeking God for the next phase of the Bible on Business series—coming back in the new year with more teaching and visual, behind-the-scenes content.Then we dive back into Part 2 of her powerful conversation with Pastor Tiffany Sowah. Tiffany shares the real cost of obedience: relocating in 30 days off fragmented instructions from God, losing a major federal contract, walking through a “manna season” where she and her husband had just enough for each day, and even surrendering her dream car and apartment. She talks honestly about anger, depression, and feeling like she’d “lost everything”—and how God reframed it as giving everything up to follow Him.This episode is for the entrepreneur, leader, or believer who is:Wrestling with hesitation around a big instruction from GodQuestioning if they “heard Him right” because obedience led to hardshipIn a season where it feels like everything is being stripped, not addedWanting to understand what it really means to count the cost and still say “yes”We also share the heart behind the New Year’s Eve Prayer-a-thon, how it was birthed in the middle of Tiffany’s lowest financial season, and why you absolutely want to be in the virtual room this year.The Prayer-a-thon: Heart + InvitationHow the first Prayer-a-thon (Dec 2023) was birthed while Tiffany was working a seasonal job at Ross, living with her parents, and rebuilding from scratchThe purpose of the Prayer-a-thon: to end the year and enter the next one in the only place that sustains us—God’s presenceGrowing from an 8–12 hour broadcast to an 18–20 hour global prayer experience with people joining from all over the worldTestimonies of people who planned to “hop on for a bit” and ended up staying all dayWhy you should come ready to log in “for an hour”… but be prepared to want to stay much longer Register for the Prayer-a-thon: bit.ly/mwgprayerthon💛 Partnership Spotlight: Heifer InternationalHeifer International is a global nonprofit that empowers women farmers like Akanbi Ashiata, who grew up in Lagos and struggled to access fair funding to grow her tomato business. Through Heifer’s Micro-Loan Impact Fund, she received her first affordable loan and was able to expand her business and support her family.👉🏾 Be the blessing for a woman like Akanbi: heifer.org/blessedOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BLESSEDSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blessed-bossed-up7264/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• The Cost of Obedience w| Pastor Tiffany Sowah

  In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up, Tatum sits down with one of our favorites, Pastor Tiffany Sowah, for a real and raw conversation about what it actually looks like to depend on God in business, ministry, and life.The last time Tiffany was on the show was in 2020. Since then, everything has changed: she’s become Pastor Tiffany, married, relocated twice (from Philly to North Carolina and now living full-time in Ghana), shifted from multi–six-figure consulting to full-time ministry, and has walked through some of the hardest financial and emotional seasons of her life.In Part 1 of this conversation, Tatum and Tiffany talk about the Bible on Business journey, the difference between worldly “Christian-branded” strategies and truly building from the Word, and the uncomfortable reality of learning to really depend on God when everything in you wants to lean on hustle, self-reliance, or what looks “practical” on paper.Tiffany shares how God:Took her from a busy life in Philly as a property owner and multi–six-figure business ownerLed her to North Carolina for a softer, more peaceful lifestyle and deeper feminine identityBegan quietly preparing her heart to slow down in business and ramp up in ministryUsed isolation, relocation, and hidden seasons to cultivate boldness, honesty, and a lifestyle of obedienceThey also talk about:Growing up in church vs. actually forming a personal relationship with GodHow Catalyst Church in Philly became Tiffany’s training ground for intercession, obedience, and spiritual maturityWhy accountability, therapy, and spiritual covering matter so much when you’re hungry for GodThe danger of consuming only digital, “sound bite” faith and how to slow down and discern voices onlineWhy wanting “more” (peace, better quality of life, financial freedom, the ability to be a kingdom financier) isn’t wrong—but must be submitted to GodThis conversation is a masterclass in counting the cost, moving when God says move, and allowing Him to reshape your identity beyond hustle, proximity-based friendships, and public success.Stay tuned for Part 2, where they dig into what happened when Tiffany’s business unraveled, the reality of manna seasons, grief in transitions, and how God used it all to expand her global ministry and birth the Prayerthon.🌍 Register for the End of Year PrayerthonJoin believers from around the world on December 31 for 18+ hours of prayer, teaching, and intercession across six core pillars of life.👉🏾 Register here: bit.ly/mwgprayerthon💛 Partnership Spotlight: Heifer InternationalHeifer International is a global nonprofit that empowers women farmers like Akanbi Ashiata, who grew up in Lagos and struggled to access fair funding to grow her tomato business. Through Heifer’s Micro-Loan Impact Fund, she received her first affordable loan and was able to expand her business and support her family.👉🏾 Be the blessing for a woman like Akanbi: heifer.org/blessedOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BLESSEDSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blessed-bossed-up7264/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• Faith Doesn’t Replace Fundamentals

  In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up, Tatum continues the Bible on Business series with a sobering reminder: faith does not replace fundamentals. Yes, we pray, fast, and follow God’s leading—but we also have to be good stewards who understand the basic building blocks of business. Tatum walks you through what it really means to count the cost (Luke 14:28–30) and breaks down the core fundamentals every God-led entrepreneur needs in place so you’re not just starting things… you’re able to sustain and scale them with integrity.Sponsored by Heifer InternationalSo many women around the world are called by God to build, but lack access to basic financial resources. In Nigeria, 98% of women can’t access formal credit—no capital, no accounts, no way to grow what God has put in their hands. When you give to Heifer’s Microloan Impact Fund, 100% of your gift goes directly to women entrepreneurs so they can access the capital they need to build sustainable farms and businesses.Turn blessing into opportunity: fund a loan today at Heifer.org/blessed In This Episode, We Cover:Why “being super saved” isn’t enough to build a sustainable business – How many Christian entrepreneurs skip the unglamorous fundamentals and then blame God for what’s really mismanagement.Exegesis of Luke 14:28–30 – What Jesus meant when He said to count the cost before building. – How this applies directly to launching and running a business in 2025 and beyond.Faith + Fundamentals = Fruit that Lasts – Why spiritual disciplines (prayer, fasting, obedience) must be paired with practical disciplines (planning, numbers, systems). – How to avoid building businesses that look spiritual on the surface but are structurally weak underneath.The Core Fundamentals Every Business Needs Tatum breaks down “Business 101” in simple, God-first language:Executive Summary – Your God-given assignment in business and what you’re really here to do.Market Research – How to stop guessing and actually understand your industry + the people you’re called to serve.Products & Services – Clarifying what you’re selling and how it solves a real problem.Marketing & Sales Plan – Why “posting on social” isn’t a strategy and how to think in terms of your customer’s journey.Operations Plan – Systems, structure, and stewardship so your business can function without chaos.Financial Plan – Startup costs, pricing, margins, and budgeting so you’re not “successful” online but broke in real life.Risk & Legal Structure – Why you need professional counsel (attorney + accountant) and can’t skip this step.How Fundamentals Protect Your Witness – Why half-finished projects, abandoned brands, and messy business practices misrepresent the God you claim to serve. – How counting the cost upfront protects your name and His.Free Resources Mentioned:The Clarity Cleanse (30-Day Guided Detox) A free 30-day guide to help you quiet the noise, detox from distraction, and sharpen your ability to hear God concerning your business decisions. Download: https://blessed-bossed-up.kit.com/claritycleanse?_gl=1%2Ajrpgn0%2A_gcl_au%2ANTA2NDAzNC4xNzYxOTU5MDU2LjE4MDQzOTc3LjE3NjIyMDAzMzcuMTc2MjIwMDMzNg..Business Plan Templates: https://blessed-bossed-up.kit.com/faithandfundamentalsJoin Us for the 2025 Prayer-thonWe are partnering again with the Mornings with God community for a 12+ hour Prayer-thon on December 31, 2025—a global time of teaching, intercession, and focused prayer as we prepare to step into 2026.We’ll be praying into:Spiritual Wellness & DevelopmentHealth & Physical WellbeingMental & Emotional HealthFinances & VocationCommunity & The NationsRelationshipsRegister free: http://bit.ly/mwgprayerthonScripture Reference:Luke 14:25–33Thanks for listening to Blessed + Bossed Up. Don’t forget to download your Clarity Cleanse and Business Plan Templates at the links above, and share this episode with a friend who’s ready to build with both faith and fundamentals.Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BLESSEDSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blessed-bossed-up7264/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• Start With Sobriety

  Episode summary:Today we kick off a new how-to series answering a listener’s question: “I study what you teach, but I still feel stuck.” Tatum lays the foundation—sobriety of mind and spirit—so you can actually apply the Bible to your business. She shares her pruning season (fasting, laying down a growing business, guarding inputs), why entrepreneurship can be intoxicating, and how to detox the influences that dull your sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. You’ll get a free 30-day Clarity Cleanse to practice sober-minded focus before we ever talk funnels, launches, or plans.Join The Society (community + Bible studies + prayer): https://www.blessedandbossedup.com/communityScriptures referenced1 Peter 5:8 – Be sober-minded and watchful.1 Thessalonians 5:6–8 – Stay awake and sober; breastplate of faith and love.Mark 14:38 – Watch and pray; spirit willing, flesh weak.(Also mentioned across the episode: Romans 12:2; Philippians 4:8; 2 Corinthians 10:5; Psalm 119:37; Matthew 6:22; Psalm 139:23–24; Matthew 6:33; Proverbs 16:3)Key takeawaysClarity precedes strategy. If you’re not sober-minded, you’ll chase metrics and momentum instead of God’s voice.“With” not “for.” You’re building with God as CEO—His timing, His blueprint, His outcomes.Guard your inputs. Influence creep is subtle: self-help replaces Scripture, “quick wins” replace consecration.Two paths. Mixed mentorship + hurry = wasted time and money; obedience in His timing = preserved energy, precise results, lasting fruit.Kingdom metrics ≠ vanity metrics. Success = pleasing God. Revenue follows revelation in due season.5 intoxicating influences to detoxSuccess culture & performance pressureDigital noise & comparisonMixed mentorship (many voices before The Voice)Materialism & metrics-based validationOver-independence (DIY vs. dependence on God)The Clarity Cleanse (30 days)A free, simple month of daily Scripture, reflection, declarations, and prayer to detox the mind, mouth, media, and motives so you can hear clearly and obey promptly.Download: blessed-bossed-up.kit.com/claritycleanseOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BLESSEDSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blessed-bossed-up7264/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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