Disclaimer: I’m under the weather this week, so we’re revisiting an episode from the archives. Please note that any resources, offers, events, or other opportunities advertised in the original episode are no longer available.

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As Christian entrepreneurs, it’s easy to get excited about what God has called us to build. We pray, fast, seek His direction, and write down the vision He has given us. But are we putting the practical foundations in place to support what He has called us to do?

In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up, we’re revisiting an important conversation about the fundamentals of building a business that honors God. Faith does not replace the responsibility to become a good businessperson. Prayer and obedience are essential, but so are planning, market research, financial stewardship, effective marketing, and sound operations.

Drawing from Luke 14:25–33, we explore Jesus’ teaching on counting the cost and what it means to apply that same intentionality to entrepreneurship. If God has given you a vision, your responsibility is not only to receive it but also to faithfully build the foundation necessary to sustain it.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why faith alone is not a substitute for business fundamentals. Learn why spiritual passion must be accompanied by practical preparation, discipline, and good stewardship.
• The importance of counting the cost. Before launching a business, understand what it will require of you, including the time, money, resources, and commitment needed to sustain it.
• How business fundamentals create options. From navigating economic uncertainty to building generational wealth, discover how a well-structured business can provide flexibility and long-term opportunities.
• How to define your God-given assignment. Clarify your business’s vision, mission, the problem you are called to solve, and the transformation you want to create.
• Why market research matters. Learn how to identify your audience, study your industry, validate your ideas, and uncover gaps in the marketplace before investing your time and money.
• How to refine your products and services. Use what you learn about your audience to make informed decisions about your offerings, pricing, and positioning.
• Why marketing is more than posting on social media. Understand the importance of mapping your customer’s buying journey and developing a strategy that helps potential customers move from recognizing a problem to making a purchase.

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
• Why your relationship with God can look different in different seasons
• How to integrate faith into your everyday life
• How social media and what you consume can affect your spiritual life
• How to move from intellectual faith to experiential faith
• How to trust God when you don't know the outcome
• The ABI framework for trust: Ability, Benevolence, and Integrity

If you've ever wondered, "Why do I know so much about God but still feel far from Him?", this conversation will challenge you to move beyond simply knowing about God and toward experiencing, trusting, and being vulnerable with Him.

In this episode: Christian faith, trusting God, relationship with God, prayer, Bible study, spiritual growth, Christian women, high-achieving women, vulnerability with God, and overcoming overthinking.