Episode Description
<p>A listener wrote in after the <em>Bible on Business</em> series saying they’re inspired, <strong>but struggle to get the same revelation</strong> when reading the Bible on their own—and don’t know how to apply it to business. That honest question surfaced a real <strong>gap between hearing and doing</strong>, which Tatum will address with a <strong>brand-new, step-by-step practical series</strong> on building a business <em>with</em> God <strong>today</strong> (not 2017).</p><p>Before the series starts next episode, we’re <strong>reposting</strong> this foundational teaching to <strong>set perspective</strong>: revelation isn’t just for revenue—it’s for building <strong>eternally sound work</strong> that will withstand God’s testing. Listen with fresh ears, take notes, and get ready for a practical “how” series starting next.</p><h2><br></h2><h2>Episode Summary</h2><p>Tatum frames business-building through <strong>1 Corinthians 3:13–15</strong>: everything we build will be <strong>tried by fire</strong>, revealing whether it was constructed on <strong>Christ</strong> or on straw. She walks through the tension between earthly success and <strong>eternal reward</strong>, invites honest heart work (contentment, motives, obedience), and gives a practical <strong>inspection checklist</strong> to evaluate what you’re building—so it lasts.</p><h2>Anchor Scripture</h2><ul><li><strong>1 Corinthians 3:13–15</strong> — God’s fire reveals the quality of our work; only what’s built on Christ endures.</li><li>Also referenced: <strong>1 Cor. 3:11</strong>, <strong>2 Cor. 5:10</strong>, <strong>Matthew 6:19–20</strong>, <strong>Galatians 6:9</strong>, <strong>James 1:12</strong>, <strong>Mark 10:45</strong>, <strong>Hebrews 11:6</strong>, <strong>2 Timothy 4:8</strong>, <strong>1 Peter 5:4</strong>, <strong>1 Thessalonians 2:19</strong>, <strong>Romans 6:23</strong>, <strong>John 3:16</strong>, <strong>Revelation 21:4</strong>, <strong>1 Corinthians 15:42, 52</strong>.</li></ul><h2>Key Themes</h2><ul><li><strong>Perspective reset:</strong> We’re not only building for launches and KPIs—we’re building for <strong>Judgment Day</strong>.</li><li><strong>Foundation matters:</strong> Only <strong>Christ</strong> is a durable foundation (1 Cor. 3:11).</li><li><strong>Eternal rewards:</strong> Salvation is by grace; <strong>rewards</strong> relate to faithfulness and obedience.</li><li><strong>Heart inspection:</strong> Contentment, motives, service, perseverance, and faith over sight.</li><li><strong>From revelation to practice:</strong> The upcoming series will translate Scripture → systems, decisions, and daily leadership.</li></ul><h2><br></h2><h2>Checklist (from the episode)</h2><p>Ask and answer honestly—<strong>by your actions</strong>, not lip service:</p><ol><li><strong>Foundation:</strong> Is this truly built on <strong>Jesus</strong>—or on trends, ambition, and metrics?</li><li><strong>Faithfulness & Obedience:</strong> Are your <strong>policies, leadership, and operations</strong> aligned with Scripture (not just intuition)?</li><li><strong>Service vs. Sales:</strong> Are you <strong>serving</strong> the people you’re called to, or merely selling? (Mark 10:45)</li><li><strong>Fruit:</strong> Do your processes reflect <strong>God’s character</strong> (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control)?</li><li><strong>Perseverance:</strong> Do you <strong>endure</strong> God-assignments when it’s hard, or quit? (Gal. 6:9; James 1:12)</li><li><strong>Faith in Practice:</strong> Do you operate by <strong>faith, not sight</strong>—especially when results lag? (Heb. 11:6; 2 Cor. 5:7)</li></ol><h2><br></h2><h2>Reflection Prompts</h2><ul><li>If God’s plan looked nothing like your vision board, <strong>would you still follow Him?</strong></li><li>Where is <strong>contentment</strong> still being formed in you?</li><li>Which part of your business would <strong>burn</strong> under testing—and why?</li><li>What one <strong>policy or practice</strong> can you realign to Scripture this week?</li></ul><p><br></p><br/><br/>Our Sponsors:<br/>* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com<br/>* Check out Bobbie: https://www.hibobbie.com<br/>* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com<br/>* Check out Marley Spoon: https://marleyspoon.com/offer/BLESSED<br/>* Check out NerdWallet: https://nerdwallet.com/blessed<br/>* Check out Trust & Will and use my code trustandwill.com /BLESSED for a great deal: https://trustandwill.com<br/><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/blessed-bossed-up7264/donations'>https://redcircle.com/blessed-bossed-up7264/donations</a><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>