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Trusting God After Disappointment

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07/08/2025

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41 minutes

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<p>In today’s deeply personal episode, Tatum steps away from her usual teaching to share a raw and unfiltered story from her recent postpartum journey. After believing she heard clearly from God that she would have a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), Tatum walks us through the heartbreak, confusion, and emotional toll of experiencing an outcome that looked very different from what she believed God promised.</p><p>This episode isn’t tied up in a bow. It’s a real-time reflection on what it means to <strong>be holy and human</strong>—to love God deeply, but also feel hurt, to trust Him fully, and still ask <em>“Why?”</em></p><p>If you&#39;ve ever:</p><ul><li>Felt sure you heard from God but the result didn’t match,</li><li>Struggled with disappointment while trying to remain faithful,</li><li>Wrestled with postpartum emotions, trauma, or spiritual confusion,</li><li>Needed language for navigating your feelings while staying close to God...</li></ul><p>This episode is for you.</p><p>Tatum reminds us that even in our confusion, <strong>God is still near</strong>, and we can give Him our broken hearts to heal—even before the revelation comes.</p><h3>Key Takeaways:</h3><ul><li>How to process disappointment with God without pulling away from Him</li><li>Why your feelings are valid <em>and</em> don’t disqualify your faith</li><li>The enemy’s strategy to use spiritual vulnerability for warfare</li><li>How to stay committed even when you don’t have clarity</li><li>The beauty of surrendering your heart before the “aha moment” comes</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3>Scriptures Mentioned:</h3><ul><li>Job 13:15 – <em>“Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.”</em></li><li>Psalm 34:18 – <em>“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted…”</em></li><li>Isaiah 55:8–9 – <em>“My thoughts are not your thoughts…”</em></li><li>Proverbs 3:5 – <em>“Trust in the Lord with all your heart…”</em></li><li>John 11 (Martha &amp; Lazarus – the tension of faith and grief)</li></ul><h2><br></h2><h2> Share This Episode With:</h2><ul><li>A woman navigating postpartum emotions or birth trauma</li><li>Anyone who feels disappointed by God or let down by an outcome</li><li>A friend who needs a reminder that God can handle her questions and still be trusted</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>