Second Half Stewardship

What if your charitable dollars could do more than fund traditional giving? What if they could be invested in businesses that create meaningful change while potentially generating financial returns for future charitable giving? In this episode, we welcome Jeff Ebihara, Senior Advisor at Impact Foundation, to discuss how Christians can use donor-advised funds to invest in businesses that align with...

Can your investments do more than simply generate financial returns?  In this episode we welcome Tim Macready of Brightlight to explore how Christians can align their investments with their faith and make a meaningful difference in the world.  Tim shares real-world examples of impact investing, from helping vulnerable families stay together to combating human trafficking, and explains how thoughtf...

What does it look like to use your wealth not simply for growth, but as fuel for God's purposes?  In this conversation, we sit down with financial advisor and author Rachel McDonough to explore biblical stewardship, impact investing, and what it means to align your investments with your faith. Rachel shares how her experiences growing up as a missionary kid in Kenya shaped her view of wealth and i...

What happens when you've saved enough for yourself, your future, and your family? In this episode, we explore how Christians can think differently about surplus wealth and the opportunities available through private impact investing.  We'll discuss microfinance, private credit, private equity, and venture capital investments designed to create jobs, address real-world problems, and advance Kingdom...

What does it look like to invest in companies that actively contribute to human flourishing? In this episode, we explore how Christians can move beyond simply avoiding problematic investments and intentionally pursue companies that align more closely with their values.  We'll also discuss the benefits and risks of concentrated portfolios, risk capacity versus risk tolerance, and practical ways inv...

Christian investors have more options than simply owning a company or avoiding it altogether. As shareholders, investors have a voice—and an opportunity to influence how companies operate. In this episode, we explore what active ownership looks like from a biblical perspective, including proxy voting, shareholder resolutions, direct engagement, and investing through fund managers who actively advo...

If God owns everything and we are simply stewards of the resources He has entrusted to us, should we care what our investments are supporting? In this episode, we continue our discussion on biblically responsible investing by exploring what it means to avoid profiting from ill-gotten gain. We'll examine the biblical principles behind faithful stewardship and discuss practical ways Christians can t...

Every investment is more than a financial decision—it's a stewardship decision. When Christians invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or ETFs, we're doing more than seeking financial returns. We're providing capital that helps businesses, governments, and organizations accomplish their goals. That raises an important question: Should our investments reflect our biblical convictions? In this episo...

The world says the goal of investing is simple: maximize risk-adjusted returns. But Scripture calls Christians to something greater—faithful stewardship. As followers of Christ, we aren't just asking how much our investments earn. We should also ask what they are funding.  In this episode, we explore the tension between the world's investment philosophy and a biblical approach to investing. We dis...

How Should Christians Help Other Christians in Financial Need? In this episode we discuss how Christians can wisely and compassionately respond to financial hardship within the body of Christ. From debt and poverty to medical bills and unexpected crises, we explore the difference between short-term relief and long-term transformation.  You'll learn why financial struggles are often about more than...

When a friend, family member, or fellow believer needs financial help, should you give, lend, or do something else entirely? In this episode we explore what Scripture teaches about lending, debt, stewardship, generosity, and accountability. We'll discuss key biblical principles from Proverbs and Nehemiah, the dangers of predatory lending, common mistakes to avoid, and how Christians can help other...

What does the Bible actually teach about paying taxes? For many people, taxes feel like a burden—money lost to a system they may not fully trust or agree with. But Scripture offers a different perspective. In this episode, we explore how Christians can view taxes through the lenses of gratitude, stewardship, obedience, and trust in God's provision.  Drawing from Romans 13, the teachings of Jesus,...

What does the Bible actually say about debt? In this episode, we explore debt through the lens of Christian stewardship, discipleship, and contentment. From Proverbs 22:7 to practical wisdom about mortgages, lifestyle inflation, anxiety, greed, and generosity, this conversation examines how debt can shape our hearts, limit our freedom, and affect our trust in God.  Whether you're struggling with c...

When it comes to generosity, many Christians ask how much they should give—but an equally important question is where that giving should begin. In this episode, we walk through a biblical framework for prioritizing generosity, starting with the local church, then gospel-centered missions, and finally caring for those in need.  If you've ever wondered how to give wisely, faithfully, and with purpos...

How much should Christians give? Is the tithe a rule, a starting point, or something more? Giving is more than a financial decision—it's an act of stewardship. In this episode, we explore how to approach charitable giving with both the right heart and wise strategy. Learn how to give in a way that reflects generosity while also maximizing efficiency, reducing taxes, and simplifying your record kee...

How much should Christians give? Is the tithe a rule, a starting point, or something more? In this conversation, we explore the deeper biblical question behind giving—not just how much should I give, but how much should I keep. Looking at Scripture, the teachings of Jesus, and insights from Christian thinkers like John Wesley, we unpack the heart behind generosity and why giving is meant to break...

Money promises security, comfort, and identity—but it can also quietly take hold of our hearts. In this episode, we explore the deeper spiritual reality behind wealth and why Jesus warned that we cannot serve both God and money. The Bible teaches that generosity is not merely about helping others; it is a powerful spiritual discipline that frees our hearts from the grip of materialism. Join us as...

If you've prayerfully set financial finish lines and determined what to pass on to your heirs, the next step can feel even harder: talking about it. In this episode, we explore how to approach these conversations with clarity, humility, and a biblical framework of stewardship. We discuss why wealth is a tool—not a trophy—how to start with values instead of numbers, and practical steps for inviting...

For many families, the default plan is simple: divide the estate equally and pass it on. But is that always wise? In this episode, we explore how to set thoughtful financial finish lines for your heirs—balancing stewardship, generosity, discipleship, and the realities of culture. We discuss practical ways to determine how much is enough, how to bless children and grandchildren without creating spi...

How do Christians know when they've saved enough for retirement? This episode explores retirement planning through a biblical stewardship lens. We discuss setting a prayerful "finish line" for savings, avoiding the dangers of unchecked accumulation, and pursuing generosity once your needs are met. Drawing from Proverbs, James, the Sermon on the Mount, and John Wesley's wisdom on money, this conver...

How Much Money Is Enough? Setting Your Financial Finish Line In any race, the finish line changes everything—and the same is true for your money. In this episode, we talk about setting a "How Much Money Is Enough?" for your lifestyle spending so you can avoid lifestyle creep, live with contentment, and steward God's resources with wisdom. We'll also walk through James 1:5, why there's no one-size-...

In this episode, we explore a biblical framework for stewarding God's money through four key uses: living, giving, paying taxes and managing debt, and saving for the future. The conversation challenges the cultural pull toward lifestyle inflation and self-worship, calling listeners back to contentment, generosity, and trust in God as the true provider. Drawing from Scripture and real-world example...

What does it truly mean to steward God's money well? In this episode, we return to the foundations of biblical stewardship by exploring three core truths: God is our provider, God owns it all, and we are His stewards.  Through Scripture and practical reflection, we discuss how these principles reshape our posture toward work, wealth, control, and trust as we seek to faithfully manage the resources...

Estate planning isn't just about deciding who receives your assets—it's about stewarding God's resources with clarity, wisdom, and love. In this episode, we walk through five essential estate planning documents every steward should understand and consider: beneficiary designations, a will, a trust, powers of attorney, and a living will or advance directive. Learn how these documents work together...

Estate planning can feel overwhelming, but not every decision carries the same weight. In this episode, we walk through the five foundational estate planning choices every Christian steward should prayerfully consider—from identifying the next steward and determining how much is enough, to equipping heirs, choosing the right agents, planning optimal distribution paths, and communicating with clari...