In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up, Tatum kicks off the next book club series: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. https://amzn.to/4c9jPAK
This national bestseller, with over one million copies sold, presents a compelling spiritual and emotional case against hurry and challenges the culture of busyness that defines modern life.
For ambitious women balancing business, motherhood, marriage, leadership, and personal growth, this conversation is both timely and necessary.
Although originally planning to wait until after midterms, Tatum began rereading this book sooner because she recognized subtle signs of internal hurry resurfacing in her own life. This episode is not just a book discussion—it is a personal reset and an invitation for listeners to do the same.
In this episode, she explores:
Drawing from both the book and her own experience in therapy, Tatum also shares practical tools that help interrupt internal hurry, including:
One of the central themes discussed in this episode is the idea that hurry is not merely a productivity issue—it is a spiritual formation issue.
As the book argues, love, joy, and peace are core characteristics of apprenticeship to Jesus. Yet all three are incompatible with a life lived in constant speed. Presence is required for love. Stillness is required for joy. Margin is required for peace.
Tatum challenges listeners to reflect deeply:
This episode also addresses a sobering reality: many Christians are not in danger of renouncing their faith—but of settling for a distracted, shallow version of it.
The invitation is clear: eliminate hurry before it eliminates depth.
Listeners are encouraged to grab a copy of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and follow along as the book club continues in the next episode.
Because building a successful life should never come at the cost of the soul.
If this episode resonates, share it with another ambitious woman who needs permission—and accountability—to slow down.
Tune in next week as the discussion continues.