Scripture, Story, and Strategy
A blog for Christian entrepreneurs who want to lead from rest — not burnout
This blog combines biblical wisdom, mental health insight, and real-life leadership strategy.
Topics Covered:
Restful Leadership
Identity in Christ
Faith + Business
Emotional Wellness
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When Money Makes You Anxious: How Trust, Attachment, and Your Nervous System Shape Your Business Decisions
Money stress doesn’t always start in your spreadsheet. Sometimes it starts in your nervous system. If cash flow triggers urgency, avoidance, or overthinking, this isn’t about being “bad with money.” It’s about how your heart has learned to feel safe. This blog unpacks why anxiety shows up around money — and how trust begins to quiet it so clarity can return.
What If Your Internal Working Model Is Blocking Your Clarity, Income, and Work Life Balance?
Feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed in your business? It might not be strategy or effort holding you back—it could be your internal working model. This invisible lens shapes how you respond under pressure, make decisions, and even value your work. Learn how your early experiences influence trust, clarity, and growth, and discover practical ways to renew your nervous system through Christ so you can lead with peace, discernment, and confidence.
When Postpartum Depression Steals Your Clarity: Trusting God to Heal and Rebuild Work-Life Balance
Postpartum depression can quietly steal clarity, joy, and confidence—especially for Christian women who are used to pushing through. In this episode of The Abiding CEO®, Dr. Betsy sits down with therapist and author Teresa Thomas, LPC, to break the silence around postpartum mental health in the church. Together, they explore how healing restores identity, deepens attachment to God, and gently rebuilds work-life balance.
What 2025 Revealed About Me—And How I’m Setting Boundaries for 2026
Ready to ditch resolutions? Before the New Year rush, try this gentle four-part reflection that cuts through the noise: What did 2025 teach you, and what is your real intent for 2026? Dr. Betsy shares her personal journey of learning to trust and be human, setting boundaries on her calendar and laptop to move from the "tyranny of the urgent" to grounded, intentional presence.
Write the Vision Together: How Christian Entrepreneurs Align Marriage, Family, and Business
Stop letting your ambition create friction at home! For Christian entrepreneurs, you can't carry a huge vision alone. The key to ending marital conflict over business lies in writing the vision together (Habakkuk 2:2). Learn the practical steps for aligning family and financial goals, transforming your spouse from a critic to a running mate so you can pursue God's mission in unity.
Present Your Requests to God: How Christian Entrepreneurs Find Clarity in Anxiety and Business Growth
Tired of wrestling with business decisions that steal your sleep? For Christian entrepreneurs, true clarity bypasses the hustle. It's found in presenting your requests to God (Philippians 4:6–7). Discover the startling story of how a single prayer saved a crucial office space and how this simple discipline transforms financial fear and team-building, delivering the peace that guards your entire business.
The Healing Power of Gratitude: How Thanksgiving Reduces Anxiety and Restores Clarity
Your worth isn't in your year-end metrics. Before the rush consumes you, learn the spiritual discipline that is scientifically proven to lower cortisol while turning your eyes toward the faithfulness of God. Stop striving and start abiding: see how genuine gratitude is the unexpected source of genuine clarity.
When God Hits Pause: What My Doctoral Journey Taught Me About Rest and Business
Have you ever felt God pause your plans to lead you somewhere deeper? That’s what happened when my doctoral journey shifted from trauma to studying how Christian entrepreneurs find peace through abiding in Him. In the late nights and doubts, God reminded me He wasn’t just growing my business — He was growing my trust. And that changed everything.

