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 Lessons from organizational psychology: role conflict, dual-role relationships, and boundary theory A 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 relationship 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Closeness with God Quiet time, no work allowed — protected time with God that isn't about output Get involved in in-person community — find an accountability partner Serve in ministry outside your professional skill set Practice the Sabbath Fast regularly — without asking for anything Worship without asking for anything (try 30 minutes a day) Keep a "God ideas" journal — capture downloads without acting on them immediately Scripture Referenced Revelation 2:2–5 Matthew 7:21–23 Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: * Check out BreezeMeds and use my code BLESSED for a great deal: * Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: * Check out NetSuite and use my code netsuite.ai/blessed for a great deal: * Check out ShipStation: Advertising Inquiries: Privacy & Opt-Out: