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Top 5 Episodes from 2024

 

176: Cheap or Frugal: What’s the Difference?

Main idea: Stop being so cheap. We encourage being frugal! But, we acknowledged that the line between cheap and frugal is often blurred. Learn from yourself where that “line” is for you and be intentionally aware of it especially when it comes to investing in family and other relationships. People often waiver from side to side. The frugal person can slip into the cheap mindset easily, but the cheap-minded person will rarely go into a frugal mindset, but they should!  Learn of yourself and seek the Lord in this.

178: Unlocking Earning Potential: Side Hustles & Passive Income

Main idea: Having a side hustle and the ability to earn extra income is a great way to expand your ability to give and save. But be careful. Those who desire to be rich often fall into a snare. So move forward with caution. 

187: The Beauty & Dangers of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University

Main idea: Our approach to Stewardship is expositional in nature, and is derived directly from Scripture. Ramsey’s approach is more topical, and is less clear about his framework’s Biblical foundations. 

186: Why Theology Matters for our Stewardship

Main idea: Scripture has a ton to say about money! Today, more than ever with widespread communications that are in the palm of our hands, we are seeing that there are many Christian money influencers taking Bible verses wildly out of context, which creates a damaging false theology about money and stewardship. 

Falling into these false theologies and false promises can be disastrous, on many levels, for the believer. This is why a proper Biblical exposition matters. This is why theology matters.

195: The Spiritual Act of Investing

Main idea: One of the ways that we are doing this with our clients is both encouraging them to step up their giving game, while saving on taxes. Another way we are doing this is by helping clients invest their capital in a Biblically responsible manner. 

Working with a Christian financial firm can be so helpful for stewards who want to do both giving wisely and investing for greater Kingdom impact.

There are problems in this world that we can help solve! We can relieve suffering through the creative potential that God built into this world. We can invest in companies that invest in new therapies and treatments that will actually solve real human problems and also human suffering. 

 

Controversial episode

209: 6 Reasons Christians Should Avoid Sports Betting

Main idea: From a Biblical standpoint, the motivations and emotions associated with sports betting are problematic. The Bible warns against the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10) and encourages contentment with what one has (Hebrews 13:5). The thrill of gambling can lead to greed, a desire for quick riches, and a lack of trust in God’s provision. Proverbs 13:11 also speaks to the idea that wealth gained hastily (or through gambling) will dwindle, while wealth gathered little by little will increase.

Furthermore, the potential for addiction and the mental/emotional turmoil that can come with gambling, both personally and professionally, are at odds with the peace and self-control that are the fruits of the Spirit, which the good steward should exemplify as seen in Galatians 5:22-23.

 

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