Tatum answers your submitted questions on (1) what to do when you feel like you’re not hearing from God, (2) discerning whether a pivot is Spirit-led, and (3) how to pursue higher education as a wife, mom, and entrepreneur—plus why she said “yes” to law school. Expect practical rhythms, biblical anchors, and real-life systems that protect your peace, family, and focus.Topics & Timestamps (from listener questions)[0:27] What do you do when you feel like you are not hearing from God?[15:18] How do you know when something is (or should be) a Spirit-led pivot?[21:11] What made you pursue law school?[31:52] Advice for a mom, wife, and entrepreneur pursuing higher educationKey TakeawaysWhen God feels “quiet,” first lower the noise: reduce information overload, step back from social feeds, and create space to hear His still, small voice. Watch for personal “warning lights” (anxiety, irritability, impatience) that signal it’s time to unplug and recentre.Sometimes silence is intentional—a season to apply what He already taught you. Keep communing with God, act in obedience, and recognize His hand even when He isn’t verbose.Discerning a Spirit-led pivot:Scripture check—God will not contradict His Word.History with God—does this align with recent themes in prayer, journaling, and conviction?Wise counsel + practical confirmations—agreement from trusted voices and doors God opens.Order matters—obedience first, clarity often follows.Pursuing school as a mompreneur: count the cost, build the team, design systems.Scale business responsibly, design childcare that gives peace of mind, and budget with realistic/committed revenue.Protect mind, body, and spirit: fuel with protein-forward meals, rest when your body says pause, and use tools that lower cognitive load.Tools Tatum loves for study & life design:Google Notebook to turn class notes into podcasts, videos, quizzes, flashcards, and mind maps.A custom “LifeOS” in ChatGPT trained on syllabi, calendars, and family logistics to auto-draft weekly plans.Scriptures & Biblical Themes MentionedGod speaking in a still small voice (1 Kings 19:11–13)Fruit of the Spirit as behavioural gauge (Galatians 5:22–23)Abraham’s move as a model for faith steps (Genesis 12)Counting the cost before building (Luke 14:28)Spirit-led redirection in Acts (e.g., Acts 16)Resources MentionedStudy Bible (with cross-references, concordance, index, maps) - https://amzn.to/4hgpEwwGoogle Notebook: https://notebooklm.google/Have a question for the show? Email: [email protected] this blessed you, share the episode, rate/review the podcast, and tag @tatumtemia so Tatum can see your takeaways!Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code BLESSED for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* 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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