Second Half Stewardship

Debt has become a normal part of our everyday lives. From credit cards to car loans to mortgages, we are inundated with debt. The Bible contains compelling warnings about debt. How should Christians approach debt? Can we be wise stewards of the resources that God has given us if we have significant debt to repay? How do our lifestyle choices affect the debt that we incur? Join with us as we explor...

Only giving can free us from the power that money has over our lives. We can use money for living expenses, to owe taxes or debt, and to grow through savings. Stewards are called by God to give, and it can be challenging to obey His call. However, when we give money back to God, as He owns it all already, we free ourselves from the temptation to use it to enhance our lifestyle. Giving brings about...

As Christians, we must be aware of our lifestyle and spending. Stewardship requires of us that we regularly seek God to determine how much is enough to live on. If we avoid reflecting on our purchasing habits, then we can start to look like everyone else around us. Consumerism is one of the idols of the modern American culture, and even faithful Christians can become trapped in its vortex. Join us...

In the United States we are inundated with invitations to spend money. Cars, clothes, and vacations are all gifts from God as He provides for us, His children. However, being a faithful steward means that we must frequently ask the question, "How much is enough?" Christians need to take that question before the Father, and patiently listen to Him as he guides us through life. We will explore verse...

Live, Give, Owe, Grow is a general framework from Ron Blue and Kingdom Advisors® which unpacks how people can use money. You can use money on ordinary life expenses, give to others, owe taxes and debt, or grow money through saving and investing. This is a helpful framework to consider where to use money throughout life. The Live, Give, Owe, Grow framework can also be helpful when categorizing a bu...

Every human is made in the image of God, and He has called us to work with Him to bring about the flourishing of all creation. The unique gifts that God has blessed us with and the experiences in life that He given us help us discover the work that He lays out for us. Through the power of the Holy Spirit working within us, we can become co-creators with God. Throughout this journey, our responsibi...

In a culture of radical individualism, how do we lay down our lives for the good of those around us? What does it look like to love our neighbor as ourselves? Who is my neighbor? In this episode, we discuss the idea that God owns our relationships. To love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength will produce in Christians a love for our neighbor. However, we tend to love ours...

Every day, we are witnesses to time's progression. Daylight comes and goes; night arrives only to be followed by daylight again. We can look at our watches or clocks and see the hands moving, but in what manner is time moving? Just as the days are continuously circular, so is God's presence. He is with you now, in the past and in the future. So, how do we serve Him with our time? In this episode,...

You cannot serve two masters. You will either hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. In other words, you cannot serve both God and money. However, if we live as the current-day culture wants us to live, it is our life and we are the masters of ourselves. God knows everything, and He is the one who guides us. It is Him who is the master. So, how ca...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Second Half Stewardship podcast! We believe that God owns it all and our response as Christians is to live generous lives. As former missionaries, we approach managing our personal finances through the lens of biblical stewardship. Journey with us as we explore how to be generous stewards of our money, time, relationships, gifts, and experiences. Today we wi...