Episode Summary: In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up, we continue our book club journey through Leadership as an Identity by Crawford W. Loritz, focusing on Chapter 3: "Surrendering to God." Tatum dives deep into the foundational Christian principle of surrender and explores how living a life fully submitted to God transforms your leadership and aligns you with His will. Drawing from Romans 12:1-2 and the life of King Uzziah, Tatum highlights the dangers of pride, the importance of humility, and how consistent surrender ensures God’s hand remains on your life and leadership. Key Points: Book Club Update:We’re reading Leadership as an Identity. Catch up on past episodes for insights on Chapters 1 and 2.Grab your copy via the link in the show notes and join us as we read through Chapter 6 or 7 before our winter break.Episode Highlights:The transformative power of surrender as emphasized in Romans 12:1-2.How brokenness leads to true surrender.The formula: Surrender + Transformation = Discernment of God’s Will.The importance of living a consecrated life to experience God’s guidance and blessings.Lessons from King Uzziah’s Life (2 Chronicles 26):The dangers of pride and self-reliance.How consistent success without surrender leads to downfall.Three key lessons on leadership, humility, and the consequences of stepping outside of God’s boundaries.Challenge:Tatum proposes a “Winter Surrender Challenge” inspired by the “Winter Arc” trend. Use the remaining weeks of the year to:Focus on surrendering your life fully to God.Practice daily holiness through conscious choices in media, food, rest, and service.Limit worldly influences and prioritize time in the Word.Homework: Read and reflect on 2 Chronicles 26 to study King Uzziah’s story.Identify areas in your life where you can deepen your surrender to God.Resources Mentioned: Leadership as an Identity by Crawford W. Loritz – https://a.co/d/hcoWf8XBible apps for daily study: Dwell, Abide, and YouVersion. Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code BLESSED for a great deal: happymammoth.com * Check out NetSuite and use my code BLESSED for a great deal: www.netsuite.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/blessed Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blessed-bossed-up7264/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy