<p>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.</p><h2>Topics & Timestamps (from listener questions)</h2><ul><li><strong>[0:27]</strong> What do you do when you feel like you are not hearing from God?</li><li><strong>[15:18]</strong> How do you know when something is (or should be) a Spirit-led pivot?</li><li><strong>[21:11]</strong> What made you pursue law school?</li><li><strong>[31:52]</strong> Advice for a mom, wife, and entrepreneur pursuing higher education</li></ul><h2><br></h2><h2>Key Takeaways</h2><ul><li>When God feels “quiet,” first lower the noise: reduce information overload, step back from social feeds, and create space to hear His <strong>still, small voice</strong>. Watch for personal “warning lights” (anxiety, irritability, impatience) that signal it’s time to unplug and recentre.</li><li>Sometimes silence is <strong>intentional</strong>—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.</li><li>Discerning a Spirit-led pivot:</li><li><strong>Scripture check</strong>—God will not contradict His Word.</li><li><strong>History with God</strong>—does this align with recent themes in prayer, journaling, and conviction?</li><li><strong>Wise counsel + practical confirmations</strong>—agreement from trusted voices and doors God opens.</li><li><strong>Order matters</strong>—obedience first, clarity often follows.</li><li>Pursuing school as a mompreneur: <strong>count the cost, build the team, design systems.</strong></li><li>Scale business responsibly, design childcare that gives peace of mind, and budget with realistic/committed revenue.</li><li>Protect mind, body, and spirit: fuel with protein-forward meals, rest when your body says pause, and use tools that lower cognitive load.</li><li>Tools Tatum loves for study & life design:</li><li><strong>Google Notebook</strong> to turn class notes into podcasts, videos, quizzes, flashcards, and mind maps.</li><li>A custom <strong>“LifeOS”</strong> in ChatGPT trained on syllabi, calendars, and family logistics to auto-draft weekly plans.</li></ul><h2><br></h2><h2>Scriptures & Biblical Themes Mentioned</h2><ul><li>God speaking in a <strong>still small voice</strong> (1 Kings 19:11–13)</li><li><strong>Fruit of the Spirit</strong> as behavioural gauge (Galatians 5:22–23)</li><li><strong>Abraham’s move</strong> as a model for faith steps (Genesis 12)</li><li><strong>Counting the cost</strong> before building (Luke 14:28)</li><li><strong>Spirit-led redirection</strong> in Acts (e.g., Acts 16)</li></ul><h2><br></h2><h2>Resources Mentioned</h2><ul><li><strong>Study Bible</strong> (with cross-references, concordance, index, maps) - https://amzn.to/4hgpEww</li><li>Google Notebook: https://notebooklm.google/</li><li>Have a question for the show? <strong>Email:</strong>
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