In this episode of the Blessed and Bossed Up podcast, Tatum continues the deep dive into Joyce Meyer's book Battlefield of the Mind, focusing on Wilderness Mentality #4. The discussion centers around the dangers of complaining, fault-finding, and grumbling, and how these negative behaviors can prevent us from entering into the "promised land" that God has for us. Tatum shares personal insights and practical strategies on how to cultivate a mindset of gratitude and patience, even during seasons of suffering.

Key Points:

• Upcoming Book Study: Tatum announces the next book for the podcast's book discussion: Leadership as an Identity: The Four Traits of Those Who Last by Crawford Loritz. This book explores the character qualities that define a godly leader and will complement the ongoing Bible on Business series.
• Free Live Training: Tatum introduces an upcoming free live training on September 12th at 7 p.m. EST titled "God Math: The Spiritual Formula Every Busy Woman Needs." She shares the divine equation revealed to her—Consecration + Concentration = Multiplication—and how it can help women achieve harmony in their busy lives.
• Wilderness Mentality #4: The focus of this episode is on the mentality of complaining, grumbling, and fault-finding. Tatum discusses how these behaviors mirror the Israelites' attitude in the wilderness and warns of the negative power they can unleash in our lives.
• Biblical Examples: The episode highlights the contrasting examples of Joseph, who endured suffering with a godly attitude and was ultimately rewarded, and the Israelites, whose constant complaining led to their downfall.
• Practical Applications: Tatum shares personal strategies for dealing with seasons of suffering, including the "I feel, but I know" method, finding and meditating on relevant scriptures, and maintaining a heart of gratitude and patience.

Scriptures Referenced:

• 1 Peter 2:19-23 - Encouragement to follow Christ’s example of suffering without complaint.
• Ephesians 4:1-2 - The call to live a life worthy of your calling with humility, meekness, and patience.
• Genesis 39-50 - The story of Joseph as an example of enduring suffering with a godly attitude.
• 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 - Lessons from Israel’s idolatry and the consequences of complaining.
• Philippians 4:6 - A reminder to present our requests to God with thanksgiving and without anxiety.

Call to Action:

• Get the Next Book: Click the link in the show notes to purchase Leadership as an Identity and join the next book discussion. https://amzn.to/3AFWaY2
• Register for the Free Live Training: Don’t miss the "God Math" training on September 12th. Click the link in the show notes to register: https://anchoredmedia.kartra.com/page/pum7
• Bible on Business Dashboard: Download the free Bible on Business Dashboard to enhance your study and application of the scriptures discussed in this series. https://anchoredmedia.kartra.com/page/iSP6

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